Quick note — Hotline heads off to Texas for SXSW next week, so we’ll all catch up with things on Monday, March 22. Keep it in line, Boston. And in the meantime, let’s recall the greatness of the Go-Go’s. xoHl.

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Not the biggest fan of battle of the bands – hey, who’s in the Rumble this year?! – but surely this must appeal to some local musicians out there. So if you feel like translating the press release below, opening for Pearl Jam in England is just a few lucky draws away… Details on entering are here, and the deadline is March 29. Rock.

Hard Rock Cafe BOSTON Hosts Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands Competition

Hard Rock is giving local bands the opportunity of a lifetime – a chance to win a spot onstage at Hard Rock Calling 2010 – the U.K.’s most anticipated music festival.

Hard Rock Calling, a three-day concert festival in London’s Hyde Park taking place from June 25 to 27, will be headlined by rock legends Paul McCartney and Pearl Jam, and will also feature performances by Wolfmother, Ben Harper & Relentless 7, The Hives, The Gaslight Anthem and many more.

Beginning Wednesday April 7, Hard Rock Cafe Boston will host a three-round battle of the bands competition. After battling it out at select Hard Rock Cafe locations, one winner from each participating city will be evaluated by a panel of artists and music industry professionals, who will choose the finalists.

Leading the distinguished panel will be Head Judge Little Steven Van Zandt of the legendary E Street Band. The panel will also include Doug Brod, editor of SPIN Magazine; Toby Leighton-Pope, Vice President of Promotions, Live Nation UK; and 2009 Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands winner Rudy Vaughn of The Rudy Vaughn Band.

The final stage of the competition will then be turned over to the fans, who will be able to vote for a favorite on www.hardrock.com between May 25 and June 6. One lucky band’s dream will come true when they win the ultimate rock prize – a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London and a spot on the bill at Hard Rock Calling!

ROUND 1: Wednesday, April 7 at 8 p.m.

ROUND 2: Wednesday, April 14 at 8 p.m.

ROUND 3: Wednesday, April 21 at 8 p.m.

ROUND 4: Wednesday, April 28 at 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Cafe Boston is located at 22 Clinton St.

After teasing us rotten with shinny disko-dance tracks like “Solid Gold” and “Thunderbird,” New York City’s the Golden Filer will finally get all proper with the June stateside release of debut album “Voluspa.” Those club cats over in the UK get it next month through Brille Records, home to the Knife and Operator Please, so it should be making the interweb rounds shortly.

However, none of us have to wait for the glossy synth shine of first single, “Hide Me.”

To celebrate the Filter’s sure to be hyped-up and much-discussed three-show roll down at SXSW next week, the duo released the pulsating track for preview and free download via their website, thegoldenfilter.com. Catch a listen on the page, or submit your email for a free download. Check it via the link below:

LISTEN ::: The Golden Filer “Hide Me” ::::::
LISTEN ::: The Golden Filer “Hide Me” ::::::
LISTEN ::: The Golden Filer “Hide Me” ::::::
LISTEN ::: The Golden Filer “Hide Me” ::::::
LISTEN ::: The Golden Filer “Hide Me” ::::::

After messing with Texas, the Golden Filter will tour in May. Last time in Boston they dropped a quick and uneven set opening for the Presets at the Paradise, so hopefully they return this spring with the sound a bit more fleshed out and in a headlining capacity.

From the folks at Big Hassle: “On the long road home after a round-the-world tour, Penelope and Stephen returned to New York City to self-produce their debut album which casts glimpses into their unearthly world where goddesses, love, myths and mountains reign. With drum circles, string sections, field recordings, and lots of microphones, they’ve gone beyond disco to unveil where their secrets are shared and where their mystery dissolves.”

Sweet. Follow the golden fox, kids…

Chop chop, it’s Thursday, and a weekend awaits. This week’s flier round up is a bit shorter than usual, perhaps in mental preparation for midweek St. Patrick’s Day revelry. Also, kindly note: There won’t be a flier roundup next week as Hotline rolls down to Austin for SXSW, but it doesn’t really matter as everyone will be hung over from Wednesday anyway. Live the dream.

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xoHl.

So apparently Brookline’s own Eli “Paperboy” Reed appeared on the Spanish version of “Dancing With The Stars” last night. This is eight shades of redonkulous, and we just can’t stop watching it. Go Eli… “Your music is for DAN-CING!” Yowza!!!