by rudyards | March 23rd, 2012
Lotus Effect (Houston, TX)
http://lotuseffectmusic.tumblr.com/
Progressive tendencies, melodic vocals, and energetic live shows are the trademark of Lotus Effect, an alt-prog indie-rock act from Houston. They have been compared to The Fall of Troy and Sounds of Animals Fighting and have already supported such national acts as Nico Vega, Von Iva and Semi Precious Weapons. Lotus Effect has headlined 94.5 FM The Buzz’s Texas showcase, opened for a Houston Dynamo home game, and hosted a fan appreciation party at St. Arnold’s Brewery. – 29-95.com
Shadow Hound (Houston, TX)
http://www.facebook.com/shadowhoundrocks
“Shadow Hound is growing fast with notoriety among the Houston rock circuit. Lately they have been playing a pretty heavy rotation at Jetlounge ending as the night’s headlining band. Music fans are packing in more and more each time. The band’s sound gives a new state in reformation of music. Heavy fast pumping bass riffs, a cool melodic voice of reasoning, and one crazy ass hard hitting drummer w…ho has been know to bust drum heads during shows. these three guys give it their all every show, yet still have a humble and greatful appreciation towards their fans and anyone else who will stop and listen.” - Brandy Ankrom
“As the afternoon went on the acts became a more music-centric bunch with fewer budding stand-up routines on display. Shadowhound turned out an inspired, albeit brief, revival of Sex Pistols tinged “stoner pop” to an enthusiastic crowd at Big Top, but stole the audience’s hearts more effectively when singer Casey Horn rushed off stage to his mother after the set, greeting her with a sweaty hug and smile.” - Houston Press
” Shadow Hound formed from the wreckage of the Houston Suburb scene. In a mess of drug addiction, dead end jobs, and closed doors, Shadow Hound breaks through and reminds us we can always find a light… if we can punch through a wall… ”
I look around at the shit sidewalks overgrown with trees that you can’t even walk on. I see starving people in the streets falling further in this stretched thin economy. I see rich people still not giving a shit. I see a haze of nu-metal and rap rock that has been looming over this city. I see this wall and I need to smash it. I see these people telling me it’s not worth it and I want to kick their teeth in. Maybe only some of you are worthy. Maybe none of you are. But I’m building an army, and I want you to join. - Casey Horn
Jealous Creatures – (Houston, TX )
http://www.jealouscreatures.com/
Taking shape in early 2011, Jealous Creatures began as a collaboration between Houston locals Sarah Hirsch and Josh Barry.
Hirsch had spent time in Austin playing guitar and singing with a number of bands before deciding to return to her hometown and start something fresh. Barry, who had worked his way through a lengthy stint as drummer in Houston new wave band Japanic, was on the lookout for something new.
Reworking Hirsch’s folk-laced demos into riff-driven rock songs, the pair decided to recruit additional members for a full-fledged band. After hooking up with ex-Big Top bassist Lisa Gallo Roth, fellow Japanic keyboardist Rob Smith, and guitarist Ian Hlavacek, the band released its debut album on their own Critter Records label.
The self-titled EP showcases both sides of the band, with full-on rock like “Coffee Stains’ and ‘Faith in Man?,’ paying homage to the gritty pop rock of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders—while tracks like the subdued Eggs Alone embody a successful mix of raucous indie rock and Norah Jones-like soul.
Currently, the band is pleasing crowds around Texas with their live shows and has plans to return to the studio in June 2011 to record their first full length recording.
