Forgive my vulgarity, but the masterminds behind NX35 aren’t ones to blow their load all at once, are they? Since the initial 125-band lineup announced in January, they’ve gradually added 71 more bands, most recently with The Walkmen and DJ MomJeans. Today, they announced that the Midlake / Stardeath and White Dwarfs / The Flaming Lips free show will now be at the North Texas State fairgrounds. No worries, it’s only two miles away and when in Denton, do as the Dentonites do. Bring your bike or take a Denton Pedicab. Or walk! If you haven’t checked out the “unofficial NX35 2010 schedule” I’ve whipped up, take a looksee and start planning out your weekend. Of course, don’t write with pen because there’s more changes to come. Right?

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The Clouds Are Ghosts

It’s no secret that I love indie folk-pop. Or folk-rock. Or folk. So, it’s always my pleasure to surprise you with something different like today’s featured band, The Clouds Are Ghosts. Hailing from our great state’s capital, Austin, this electroacoustic outfit brings futuristic sounds in a truly dramatic fashion. Layers of various sounds build beautiful textures that carry you to another world. The vocalist, imported from the fine southern state of Georgia, adds the extra layer this group needs to create a memorable impression, ascending to space at times while also dropping quick lyrics as heard in “Atomic Daydream.”

Since I’ve written more words than I can count today in various other assignments, I will make up for it in song. Well, songs. Songs from The Clouds Are Ghosts. In fact, it’s their entire album which is available for free at their web site. So, make sure you thank them in March when they play at Cold Fusion on the closing night of NX35.

Notable tunes to preview online: “Change”, “Atomic Daydream” / Myspace / Facebook