slayshTank Music

Fan Filmed, Radiohead-endorsed, Footage of the band in Prague, 2009

Radiohead, the ever tech-savvy lads from Oxford, have given their graces (and audio masters) to a group of video artists who made it their goal to produce a fan-filmed concert DVD called Live in Praha of the band from a 2009 gig in Prague’s Výstaviště Holešovice Exhibition Hall. From that… continue reading

Deerhunter’s New Video: “Helicopter”

Deerhunter’s upcoming release for 4AD, Halcyon Digest, is a much anticipated disc for us here at the Tank. Luckily, they’ve been leaking bits and pieces of audio, video, and cyber fun for the fans to keep themselves busy while biding time for Sept. 28th. The band has posted a video for… continue reading

The Bees: “I Really Need Love” Video

I know it seems like all we’ve been covering are the Bees, but unless we get more money to send me to festivals and quit my day job, that’s just how it’s going to have to be. Besides, they’re well worth it. From forthcoming album, “Every Step’s a Yes” comes the latest tidbit of… continue reading

Croomer and Gee Hit the Studio at Pennycreek to Record New Album

Last week, slayshTank Productions hit the studio with Austin’s very own beat man Adrian Croomer and Team Rider Collin Gee. We will be checking in on a weekly basis and bringing you samples and outtakes as the album unfolds. Early rumors report the album will be appropriately called Passion is… continue reading

Two Videos from Two Very Summery Bands

Today, I’m playing Slayshtank VJ. If there was contention for who could make the most sun-soaked, nostalgic, and summery music, the likes of Washed Out and Wavves would certainly be mentioned names. One does so with dense layers while the other strums and cowls his way into our remembered… continue reading

A Circus Mind Pt. III: Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia South of the Marin Headlands on a golden road Holding heavy weight, bow and pray, I’ll carry the load In my presence learning lessons, you’re awake in the light Of dreams in a narrow circle flowing from the center counter clockwise The wind of freedom… continue reading

Team Rider Collin Gee to Record First Studio Album this Fall

The slayshTank Production team will head into the studio this Fall with Team Rider Collin Gee to record his first album.  It has been common knowledge that Collin shreds butter, but some of you may be surprised to learn that he also shreds microphones.  With a flo always on the tip of his… continue reading

A Circus Mind: Nirvana

For the second slayshTank pick from A Circus Mind by Ryan Cox, we take look back at the beginning of grunge and the age of Nirvana. Nirvana In the highest happiness, I am overwhelmed by success Expectations of a generation crushed me to death I’m punching the clock as I wait to rock… continue reading