A closer look at one of the categories for Quick's April 24 local-music awards show at the Palladium Ballroom. Get details on the show and vote online at QuickDFW.com/bigthing.
FISHBOY (yofishboy.com) The Denton band posts regular updates, show fliers and press clips, but the highlights are the music snippets and silly comics drawn by lead singer Eric Michener.
GHOSTHUSTLER (myspace.com/ghosthustlerband) Until its recent single release, this Denton band's tracks were only available online. They built huge buzz just by getting mentioned on blogs.
LOVIE (myspace.com/lovie) Everything you need to know about the Dallas girl band is easily accessible from its front page. And Lovie did win Quick's online Battle of the Bands contest.
THE NEW FRONTIERS (myspace.com/thenewfrontiers) This Dallas band's video journals kept its fans updated on the recording process of the Frontiers' new album, and also provided a glimpse into the members' quirks.
ODIS (myspace.com/odis) This rockin' soul band maintains constant contact with fans through postings and news updates. And you've gotta love the iconic pink and black design.
THE PARTY (centralbooking.blogspot.com) DJs Nature, Sober and Select provide links to songs, show updates and fliers daily. They also upload their classic mixes for the enjoyment of all.
RED MONROE (myspace.com/redmonroe) This Dallas band used mysterious online videos to create buzz leading up to the release of ¡Policia! ¡Policia! Yeah, we're pretty sure it worked.
STEREO ON STRIKE (stereoonstrike.blogspot.com) Wanz Dover and other DJs preview shows, talk about their favorite music and upload mixes here. Consider it a tour of underground electronica.
UNIT ONE (unitoneonline.com) An excellent source for audio recordings of DJ sets that happen in Dallas and beyond, as well as info about DJ and art events.
