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Blasting Rock from Frail

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12472803_1674740646109481_2095567835399816333_nTell your ears to hold on, the distortion level runs high with Frail. But, that being said you’re likely to fall in love with the band’s blend of melody and heavy riffs. There’s some resemblance to Teenage Fanclub (or Growl if you’re in Austin), though these guys play a bit louder, and perhaps a bit more youthful. Sounds like they just want to turn their guitars up as loud as possible and invite you have a bit of fun with them. This tune appears on the band’s forthcoming debut EP, which will be released on May 13th via Fleeting Youth Records.

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Show Preview: Bent Shapes @ Mohawk (4.26)

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13002472_1743728915872333_1976087033947776178_oI looked at the Austin schedule for Tuesday night, and there’s no where you need to be more than at Mohawk to catch Bent Shapes. They’re touring on the back of their recent release Wolves of Want (Slumberland Records), which has gotten praise from all the Internet heavies. They’ve got this blend of pop-rock that’s so infectious you can’t find a way to turn it off. Plus, the show’s relatively early, so you can still make it home in time to catch some zzz’s. Joining the band will be local up-and-comers, Ponyboy and the Horsegirls and perennial indiepoppers, Rose Selavy.

Doors to the show are at 8 PM, and your presence is required.

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Brand New Plantation Band Tune + Album Announcement

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PhotosDid I tell you that RayRay and I are some old school country boys? Well, one of my favorite things about the genre is the tradition of storytelling and matters of the heart, which I think is a central theme that runs through the music of Plantation Band. I’m really excited for you all to hear their debut album, Most Intellectual, which will be released on May 27th via our ATH Records label (pre-order HERE). But, one can’t have an album announcement without bringing out another great country-style ballad, so I’ve included one below for your enjoyment.

The band will be playing at Cheer Up Charlies on June 1st to celebrate the release of Most Intellectual.

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Bright Pop From Dentist

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untitledOn a dreary Monday, it always helps so give yourself a little big of bright pop music to bring up your moods. Today that inspiration can best be provided by Asbury Park based band Dentist and their new single “Awful”. Though the song lyrics and subject matter seem to be a bit negative, the overall feeling of the song comes across as sunny and infectious. I believe this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Dentist will dropCeilingson June 24th via Little Dickman Records.

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Digging on Party of One

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partyofoneEvery once in awhile you come into a track that does something, changes your outlook on the day, makes you smile or ultimately just begs you to come back and listen to it time and time again. As soon as I pressed play on this new Party of One single, I got just that; it has this sort of stuttering bounce to it, with a vocal hook that’s really hard to pull yourself away from. I think the production wins out too. The guitars sound perfect, but not overly done, letting the voice meld perfectly with their rhythm. It’s almost punk rock, but not quite. You’ll dig it. This song will be out on the band’s new LP, Streetside Surprise, coming out later this year via Weiner Records.

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New Tetherball Tune

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tetherballSteve Voss, aka Tetherball, is aiming for a ridiculously ambitious 2016, promising to release six EPs in a year’s span. He’s currently working the cycle for Physical Violins, constructed entirely by the man himself. You’ve got to respect that process alone, but what’s even more astounding is how the song below sounds like it’s been crafted after time well-spent in the studio. Hooks are in the right place, the vocals land exactly where they’re supposed to, and it all grabs the listener before coming to a close. Look for this new EP on May 6th.

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New Single from Trevor Sensor

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trevorI won’t lie to you. Every time I hear Trevor Sensor, I think of Tallest Man on Earth. But, that being said, I still quite like his sound, and having seen him live, he seems to have even more of an edge to his performance and attitude. If you listen closely, you can hear brief moments where he unleashes that attitude just a touch.He also possesses a slightly grim perspective on things; it is the one thing that does set him apart, making his songs worthy of your listening enjoyment. This looks to be a one-off digital single being released by Jagjaguwar on May 27th.

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I Want You to Listen to Cerise

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ceriseI found this track float on over to my inbox late yesterday afternoon, and it got stuck on repeat for a good solid hour. At first it doesn’t seem like much, with the piano and guitar fuzz sitting in one place, more or less. But, when Cerise‘s voice enters, something relaxing swept over me. Her voice is one of those effortless beauties of the sort that spawns legions of die hard fans. If you’re looking for a powerfully emotive ballad to stream for the rest of your day, then look no further than this one. Her album, Smoke Screen Dreams, will be out on June 24th.

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The New Tigers – Vindication EP (Album Premiere)

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It’s been several years since I’ve heard anything brand new from The New Tigers, but based upon the strength of their eponymous LP, I’ve always been a fan. Today we’re fortunate to bring you the band’s new Vindication EP. It opens with “Vision,” possessing a slight tendency to psychedelia, but what really excited me was the sound that came to follow. Skip ahead to “Chewing Gum” and you’ll hear a delectable nod to power-pop; it’s my favorite number on the EP. For me, the whole EP brandishes a sound I don’t hear too often; I hear psych-pop outfits, but this time around the band sounds like a pop-psych band. Is there a difference? There definitely is, and I love the latter. Solti Music is releasing the EP digitally worldwide next week.

 

New Single from Bronco Simmons

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broncosimmonsWhile Austin gets a lot of Texas’ musical accolades, there’s always been a seen up North on I-35, be it Denton, Ft. Worth, or in this case, Dallas, which is the home of Bronco Simmons. I really dig this single off their Younger Days EP; it has the feeling of hook-laden indie rock, though I think the gruff quality of the vocals really gives off enough attitude to make it all interesting…worthy of repeated listens. Look for the release this coming May, and keep an eye on the young act from D-town.

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