Best Of Year One: Mixes, Giveaways & Events
In addition to our birthday shows, we’re celebrating our one year anniversary by looking back over our favorite news, reviews, features, and mixes, as Joseph, Kristen, Mariana, and Sonam make their picks for Best of Year One. And to show how far we’ve come, we’re also switching back to our original look for the week. It’s been an amazing twelve months, and we look forward to what the next twelve will bring. Thanks for reading.
There’s something intensely special about giving someone music, in any form. It could be via mix, gifting a record or tape, through making your friend listen to a song you love. Over the past year, we’ve shared music in every way we know how. Besides writing about it, we’ve made you seventy-six mixes—whether it’s compiled by the staff, a themed videogram, or put together by your favorite band. We’ve given away over a hundred records, tapes and concert tickets. Here’s to another another year of giving as much as I can to the people who’ve given me the best thing I could’ve asked for—a reason to get out of bed every morning.
Compiled below is a list of some of our favorite giveaways, events and mixes. If you want to contribute, contact me. - Sonam Parikh, Managing Editor
Elemental Hype and GET BENT! Present: Ty Segall w/ White Fence and Useless Eaters
We’ve been going insane trying to get our 1 year anniversary shows together, but as always, we have tons more going on. GET BENT! is teaming up with our friends at Elemental Hype, who we did the Pre-Psych Fest Showcase with a few weeks back, to bring you another stellar show. On May 24th at Walter’s in Houston, TX we bring you 3 of the most prolific acts out there today: Ty Segall, White Fence and Useless Eaters. Pre-sale tickets are available now, and you might want to get on that because this one will sell out! Stream Ty Segall and White Fence’s recent session at Room 205 below and get a glimpse of what you’re in store for.
GET BENT Turns One!
On May 17, 2011, GET BENT launched with its first post, and we’ve been barreling ahead ever since. It’s hard to believe that it’s really been a year since we started cause we’ve had so much fun getting to know you all and sharing some of our favorite tunes. To celebrate the occasion, we’re excited to announce the first in what we hope will be a long line of GET BENT BIRTHDAY BASHES!
There are festivals seemingly every weekend, but it’s expensive, and requires traveling and planning ahead. So instead of making you come to us, we’re coming to four cities in four days, showcasing some of our favorite bands and DJs from the area for four kickin’ nights of mad jams, dirty dancing, and free cake.
And it wouldn’t be GET BENT if we didn’t give something away. Comment on this post to be entered for a free ticket to the show, but be sure to note which city. RSVP on facebook for updates.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 in CHICAGO @ Crown Tap Room 9PM // $5 // 21+
We’re kicking off in Chicago with 3 local bands—Nones, The Hecks, and Strychnine, the last of which includes new GB staff member Karissa! Miss Alex White of White Mystery will also be manning the turntables to keep your booty bumping all night long, so grab a friend and hit the floor with a pre-Blackout party that will get your weekend started right.
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 in AUSTIN @ Red 7 9PM // $7 // 21+
It’s dirty Southern rock n roll for Austin with locals John Wesley Coleman, Dikes of Holland, and Grape St., plus Memphis heavyweight hitters Modern Convenience. School’s out, and Rubberneck co-founder and photographer Jon Chamberlain will be spinning the tunes, which only can mean one thing: it’s time to party.
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 in L.A. @ The Blue Star 8PM // $8 // ALL AGES
California has it comin’. We’re teaming up with KXLU Los Angeles 88.9fm to bring you a sampling of some of our favorite West Coast bands. Pangea, King Lollipop, Blue Jungle, and Shark Toys (with staffer Daniel on guitar!) will be joined by new GB member and KXLU DJ Mukta, pumping the jams. But wait, there’s more! A very special guest will make a late night appearance, and we’ll guarantee those panties will get reeaalll wet. Can’t tell you who, only way to cure that blue box is to go and find out.
If that wasn’t enough, it’s also another GET BENT birthday. Staff writer and Kill/Hurt Recordings co-founder Kat Bee is turning 24, and here at GB, we’re family. So double the trouble, and come get shitty with us.
UPDATE: We’re pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Melton’s new band, Warm Soda! That’s 6 bands, so don’t be late, or you might miss one of these amazing acts!
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 in BROOKLYN @ Shea Stadium 9PM // $8 // ALL AGES
Last but not least, we’re hitting up Brooklyn for a Saturday night with Japanther, Xray Eyeballs, Hector’s Pets, and The Numerators, which features GB heartthrob and Whoa Whoa curator Burgers Rana! Alix Brown, of Golden Triangle, Angry Angles fame, will be slingin’ wax to get you laid. You don’t wanna miss it.
Elemental Hype and GET BENT! Present: The Pre-Psych Fest Showcase w/ Acid Baby Jesus, Night Beats, Paint Fumes and Psychic Palms
Did you really think we were going to stop partying just because SXSW is over? Nope. And we’re going to make sure you don’t either. As you may know Austin Psych Fest is only a month away, but we’ve teamed up with the amazing Elemental Hype, a booking collective based out of Houston, to bring you The Pre-Psych Fest Showcase at Walter’s April 26th. Co-headlining will be Acid Baby Jesus, four crazy guys from Greece who don’t know the meaning of the word rest, and Night Beats, who closed out our recent show at Trailer Space during SXSW. Supporting this already stellar line-up will be Paint Fumes, Slovenly Recordings newest force to be reckoned with, and Psychic Palms, Houston’s most finest, swingingest rockers. If you’re in Houston or just passing through on your way to Psych Fest this is definitely one show that you’re not going to want to miss. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, and you’re going to want to snag some quick because prices will go up! RSVP to the Facebook event here, and remember to bring drugs!
GET BENT and RUBBERNECK present at Beerland for SXSW
We previewed our massive 30 band blowout yesterday with an 8tracks mix, but don’t forget about our two other SXSW shows! We’ve teamed up with the photozine out of Austin, the one and only RUBBERNECK, to bring you a Saturday afternoon at SXSW that is sure to blast past your hangover because these bands are so sick, you wont have to be. Check out this video playlist to get a taste of the chaos to come, and RSVP here!
Our third showcase will be Friday night at Trailer Space Records and streamed live via KPWR. 8 bands, 1 blog—it’s GET BENT’s chance to feature some of our favorite up-and-comers. Hint: 6 of the bands have only released one LP, 4 of which came out in 2011. The other 2 bands only have 7“‘s. Want to know who? Well, you’ll just have to wait until the full lineup is announced on Saturday, February 25. Tune in at 5PM to KPWR.org to find out! RSVP here for event updates!
Mix: GET BENT presents at Spiderhouse on March 14!
Stop what you’re doing and mark March 14th on your calendar. Then buy yourself a ticket to Austin and get your ass to Spiderhouse. All of us here at GET BENT are really excited to present to you, the first of three parties we’ll be throwing at SXSW. We’ve got you three stages and over thirty bands culled from the personal favorites of our staff, as well as the fine folks at Southpaw, Evil Weevil, Nu Rave Brainwave and Oops Baby Records!
After you’re done marking the date, the next thing you gotta do is listen to the playlist posted above to find out who’s playing! Full line-up after the cut. RSVP to the facebook event here.
GET BENT! and The Treaty Oak Collective Present: Jacuzzi Boys w/Psychic Palms and Mikey & The Drags
If you were at the Quintron show we helped put together a few weeks ago, you can’t deny how much of a fucking party that was, if you remember everything before you blacked out. Now, together with the rad dudes at The Treaty Oak Collective, a booking group/micro label based out of Houston, we’re super excited to bring you Florida’s most rockin’ trio, Jacuzzi Boys. Supporting the Boys will be 2 of Htown’s best up and comers: Psychic Palms, who have been absolutely tearing shit up lately, and the garage-pop trio Mikey & The Drags.
Jacuzzi Boys - Cool Vapors by subpop
Cant let you go 8 19 11 by Psychic Palms
Just $8 gets you into the show, but for you poor assholes like me, we’ll be giving away 2 free entries to the show. Want in? All you have do is RSVP to the Facebook event and let us know. First 2 to comment get in for free. Also, I’ll be holding auditions for the Htown version of the Jacuzzi Gals video in my ‘94 Astrovan behind Mango’s.
GET BENT! presents at SXSW
Whether you’re coming to play or party or both at Austin’s annual clusterfuck of a fest, stop by one of GET BENT’s showcases! Line-up’s will be revealed soon, but ya’ll know we’ll be pulling out all our tricks to bring you some of the best bands around for a rollickin’ good time. We’ll be all aging it at Trailer Space (BYO for 21+) for Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon we’re setting up at Beerland with Rubberneck. Both shows are FREE so ya gots no excuses! Check back soon for more info! Interested sponsors are welcome to contact us.
Rubberneck & GET BENT Present: Rubberneck Zine Vol. 3: The Gonerfest 8 Edition Release Party
We at GET BENT are super thrilled to be a part of Rubberneck Zine’s upcoming release party for their upcoming issue, Vol. 3: The Gonerfest 8 Editon. Rubberneck, for those unfamiliar, is self-described as “an all photo zine spotlighting bands and musicians that matter. It is 6 bucks, black and white and might make you pee your pants. A zine like they used to make ‘em.” Rubberneck is based out of Austin, TX and does a majority of their photography locally, but for vol. 3 they are covering the most recent Gonerfest in Memphis. Missed out on Gonerfest this year? No problem. In addition to releasing a brand spanking new issue, Rubberneck and GET BENT will be presenting some of Tennessee’s most rockin’, booze-swilling bands: Manatees, Sharp Balloons, Natural Child and Hans Condor.
Shit gets nuts December 11th at The Hi-Tone Cafe in Memphis, TN. Just $7 at the door gets you into the party. You can buy tickets online here, and track the event on last.fm here. And hey, if you’re poor like me, we’re going to be giving away 2 free tickets. Want ‘em? All you gotta do is RSVP to the Facebook event and comment with anything that’s on your mind. Check out Rubberneck’s site to get samples of their work and to purchase previous issues.
Flyer By Ben Tipton
UPDATE: We are sad to say that Hans Condor is no more, and unfortunately, that means they will not be playing this show on Sunday.
GET BENT! Is Pleased To Announce: The Fitzgerald’s End Of The Year Celebration With Quintron & Miss Pussycat
That’s right. In addition to bringing you reviews, features and the latest news in punk and garage rock, GET BENT! will now be presenting and promoting shows across the entire United States. Our first promoted show, with the help of the amazing dudes at Pegstar.net, will be on December 30th at Fitzgerald’s in Houston, TX. Yes, I know that’s over a month away, but did you see who’s playing? Only one of the best live acts around, and a personal favorite of ours, Quintron & Miss Pussycat! Like I said, this is just the first of many shows we’ll be promoting and or presenting. We’ll be coming at you in cities like Philadelphia, Nashville, Memphis, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and a ton others.
RSVP to the Facebook event here and keep posted for future show dates. Oh, and we’ll also be doing a giveaway for 2 free tickets to the Quintron show a week before the date. In the meantime, get a glimpse of what you can expect at the show from the video below. See ya there!
