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I just learned that Austin based rock group, Electric Touch, have cancled their DC date. The group they had been touring in support of, The Fratellis, had to return to Scotland unexpectedly. Amidst the chaos that was trying to get to the AT&T Blue Room stage last Saturday for MGMT, I ended up going to the Austin Ventures stage and caught at least half of Electric Touch’s set. With an English frontman, I was surprised to hear that they are based in Austin . They have an interesting story and an impressive sound, here’s a bit of their bio:

Stick an Englishman in a band with three true blue Texans & you’re bound to come up with something pretty damn original. Electric Touch wowed crowds at SXSW, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Monolith, Austin City Limits & V Festival. But they’re not taking their early successes for granted. At the end of the day, Electric Touch is all about the music: the adrenaline release, that intoxicating feeling that only a killer rock song can give you. “When people come to see us play, we want them to leave their troubles at the door. Their worries will still be there tomorrow, but for right now, let’s get together and have a good time.”

The show was lining up to be a great one so it’s a shame they won’t be able to make to DC for the remaining tour dates because next time they come around the venue might have to be a lot bigger to accommodate their new fans. Their debut album is out on Justice Records, be sure to pick it up.

Links
Electric Touch
Justice Records
The Fratellis

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