Knifight
Hometown: Austin, TX
Tags: indie, austin, knifight
Indie / Electronica / New Wave
Since planting themselves in Austin, Texas in the summer of 2010, Knifight has been distinguishing themselves as a premiere act in the indie-electronic scene. Formed in 2002 as a solo IDM/noise project of singer John Gable, Knifight has slowly evolved into a fleshed-out quartet of four distinct songwriters, producers and instrumentalists. Referencing the melodic tendencies and dancy electronics of Xiu Xiu, New Order and LCD Soundsystem along with the kind of guitar and bass bombast that brought post-punk to arenas, the members of Knifight have created music that is both introspective and widely accessible.
Known for their intensely energetic live performances, Knifight has had the opportunity to play official showcases at both SXSW 2011 and SXSW 2012 in addition to being asked to open for the likes of Future Islands, Active Child, Com Truise, White Denim and The Octopus Project among others. The band has also received much love from Austin’s own KUT and KOOP radio stations, including an hour-long exclusive spot as well as several interviews and guest DJ opportunities.
On May 18, 2012 the band released the IN THE FIRE EP, a preview of their anticipated debut full-length record due out 2013 which will be the follow-up to two other highly regarded self-produced EP’s: 2011’s The End Is Knifight and 2009’s Now We’re Invisible.
Knifight’s music can be found at Knifight.net
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Red River Noise Showcase, Feat. Knifight, Pop Pistol, End Wave
Sat. 03/30 | 10:00PM @ Hole in the Wall (map)
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Red River Noise presents: Future of Indie Vol. III
Sat. 03/30 | 9:00PM @ Hole in the Wall (map)
Red River Noise is proud to bring our new showcase series "Future of Indie" to Hole In The Wall for the first time. This third installment in the series features Austin-based Knifight with the…more»
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MN Nice Showcase @ SXSW '13 (Presented by McNally Smith College of Music & Vita.mn)
Fri. 03/15 | 12:00PM - Fri. 03/15 @ The Liberty (map)
McNally Smith College of Music & Vita.mn present…MN Nice at SXSW 2013Friday, March 15th | Noon - 6pm (Doors: 11am) | Liberty BarFREE! 21+ Register: http://bit.ly/m…more»
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McNally Smith and Vita.mn present MN Nice Music Showcase - FREE!
Fri. 03/15 | 11:00AM (Doors) - Fri. 03/15 | 6:00PM @ The Liberty (map)
RSVPComplimentary drinks and great MN music!21+LINE-UP:KnifightBNLXHaley BonarYesha TownsendWiping Out ThousandsThe ChaliceHenri BardotVita.mn's "Are You Local" WinnerElyse BarnardWith Special…more»
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Borrisokane, Knifight, Shortwave Party, Brotherhood Electric
Tue. 03/05 | 9:00PM @ Holy Mountain (map)
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Free Week FREE WEEK CDV | EPISODE 12 | Migrant Kids, Oh Look Out, KNIFIGHT, Borrisokane, 'Ye...
Sat. 01/12 | 7:00PM @ Club de Ville (map)
On Saturday, Jan. 12, Red River Noise will give you a look into "The Future of Indie" with some of the best young up-and-coming bands from Austin and San Antonio. We could have done the …more»
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Free Week My Empty Phantom + Knifight+Tacks, The Boy Disaster+Nation States
Tue. 01/08 | 9:00PM @ Mohawk Austin (map)
My Empty Phantom is the moniker of one man band and multi instrumentalist Jesse Martin Beaman from Austin, Texas. Jesse has toured all across North America and Europe performing on various ins…more»
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Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Knifight, Borrisokane w/ special holiday gift!
Fri. 12/14 | 9:00PM @ Parish / Parish Underground (map)
As far as we can tell, this will be the last time these three bands will be playing this year. And all in one night! There will be some great giveaways* and some special songs. Oh yeah, and Kn…more»
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Thomas Dolby with Knifight
Wed. 10/24 | 8:00PM @ Parish / Parish Underground (map)
http://www.theparishaustin.com/event/thomas-dolby
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DITCH THE FEST FEST 3
Fri. 10/12 | 5:00PM - Sat. 10/13 @ Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom (map)
lucythepoodle and 29th street hot burrito present DITCH THE FEST FEST 3 SPIDERHOUSE + BALLROOM $5 PER DAY / ALL AGES / DOORS AT 5PM OCTOBER 12TH + 13TH 2012 The Calm Blue Sea, Bobby Jealou…more»
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Right Place Right Time//Group Art Show
Sat. 09/29 | 7:00PM - Sun. 09/30 @ Vuka (map)
Saturday September 29th @ Vuka CO-OP 411 West Monroe Austin, TX 78704 7PM food drinks music art Featuring work by the following: Brock Caron Enoch Rios Harrison Huggler Hope Mora Michael Vil…more»
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Knifight + Birds & Batteries + Little Radar + Auroravore
Sun. 08/26 | 9:00PM @ Mohawk Austin (map)
Great night of local and traveling music, Presented by Eye in the Sky Collective: Sunday, August 26th 2012 KNIFIGHT (12:30)knifight.net/Birds & Batteries (San Francisco) (11:30)b…more»
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GOBI, Dead Love Club, Knifight, Night Drive, Politics
Fri. 08/10 | 8:00PM @ The North Door (map)
Like Fabergé eggs full of dynamite, GOBI explodes. Sweat and spirit, silk and grit, taciturn femmes beckon their call. The groove lays; all else is on it's toes. And as the Poltergeist Arc…more»
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DANCE PARTY: GOBI, Dead Love Club, Knifight, Night Drive, and Politics
Fri. 08/10 | 8:00PM @ The North Door (map)
ULTRA 8201 PRESENTS: DANCE PARTY @ The ND (501 Studios)! 5 Great Bands! This will be the debut performance of NIGHT DRIVE (former members of Motel Aviv and Glasnost). A post punk/synt…more»
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Eleven:Eleven, Knifight, Texas Microphone Massacre
Fri. 07/27 | 10:00PM @ Hole in the Wall (map)
Glasnost 12:30, Knifight 11:30, Eleven:Eleven 10:30, Texas Microphone Massacre 9:30pm ($5)
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THE SOUR NOTES TOUR KICKOFF! w/ Royal Forest, New York City Queens (Houston, TX), ...
Sat. 07/21 | 8:00PM - Sun. 07/22 @ Red 7 (map)
Tour Kickoff at Red 7 on Both StagesSaturday July 21stDoors 7pm$7 21+, $9 18+Tour Details: http://on.fb.me/SourSUMMER2012THE SOUR NOTEShttps://www.facebook.com/TheSourNoteshttp://thesourn…more»
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Knifight + Borrisokane + Shortwave Party + One Hundred Flowers
Thu. 06/14 | 9:00PM @ Mohawk Austin (map)
@ Indoor ALL AGES Doors @ 9pm - $5 ($7 minors) Borrisokane @ 9:30 Shortwave Party @ 10:30 One Hundred Flowers @ 11:30 Knifight @ 12:30
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Knifight with Tyagaraja, Dancinatra, Borrisokane
Sun. 06/10 | 8:00PM @ Parish / Parish Underground (map)
LIVE AND IN PERSON: Knifight, Tyagaraja, Dancinatra, BorrisokaneThe Parish Austin Tx June 10th Door Time: 8pmSet Times: 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12pmTicket Price: $8, $10 for under 2121…more»
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Whitman, Knifight, mobeley
Sun. 06/10 | 8:00PM @ Emo's Annex (map)
On June 10th, the three top bands from each city will each win $500 and be showcased at the Fernet-Branca Band Fest at Austin's classic Beauty Ballroom, with an overall winner b…more»
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Ishi / Rebecca Butler and the Richards (CD release) / Knifight
Fri. 06/08 | 9:00PM @ Frank (map)
12:15 AM - Ishi11:15 PM - Rebecca Butler and the Richards10:30 PM - Knifight09:30 PM - DOORSIshi -https://www.facebook.com/ishimusicRebecca Butler and the Richards -https://www.facebook.com/re…more»
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