New Deerhoof : Offend Maggie

There's been a lot of talk about how this new Deerhoof sounds a lot different and is somewhat unexpected, but why should we expect something of the same from the band? We shouldn't, and Offend Maggie is a great example of how versatile the band is, and will continue to be. The track is a softer take on things, and is both beautiful and fun to listen to. The track lends its name to their upcoming album, which is split into two parts (maybe that means a gatefold, 2 lp version...?) of fourteen tracks total, and is guaranteed to be one of the best albums of the year.

The first 500 pre-orders of the album will come with the sheet music to the entire album and will come saddle-stitched. How awesome is that? Get it over at Kill Rock Stars now!

Bonus: Deerhoof : The Tears and Music of Love from Offend Maggie (live)

Tonight: Mogwai and Fuck Buttons @ Stubb's and Evangelicals @ Beauty Bar

Austinistes have an couple of choices to make this Friday night worth talking about next week, and if you aren't hunkering down for hurricane Ike (which you probably shouldn't be...) then you might want out and enjoy the wonderful music that Austin attracts.

First up: Stubb's will be hosting two instrumental UK bands (what a coincidence) that go by the names of Mogwai and Fuck Buttons. Fuck Buttons will go ahead and satisfy your noise-tooth (right next to the sweet one), and Mogwai will lull you into unconsciousness when they have finished.

Secondly: Despite the change in venue (from Mohawk inside to Beauty Bar), Oklahoma natives Evangelicals will still be in Austin tonight, in case you were looking for a more intimate show.

The choices are yours.