Category: Tunes

New Tunes from Islands

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islands17We’ve long been fans of Islands, not to mention the various other projects by Nick Thorburn (especially Human Highway), so we’re always happy when he pops up with a new song. His group are back, after a little over a year, with a brand new album titled Ski Mask; it hits stores in September.  The first single we get to here builds really slowly, but jumps off into the collage-o-pop masterpiece that has made Nick so endearing over all these years.  Plain and simple, the guy knows how to write catchy tunes.  Listen and see.

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More New Americana From Moondoggies

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moondoggiesATH is fond of Hardly Art band Moondoggies and you know this.  Already this year we’ve heard new track “Red Eye”, and now the band are offering up another great song called “Midnight Owl”.  Again you can hear the Americana influences from the band with some great swirling guitars and a mellow folky style.

New album Adios I’m a Ghost will drop Ausgust 13th via Hardly Art.

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Download: The Moondoggies – Midnight Owl [MP3]

More New Pop From Papa

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tx3p_PAPAflagTravisSchneider_1Papa is a band that I’ve posted about on this site before and I’ve grown to enjoy their music the more and more I listen.  Just a month ago I posted up new track “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man”, and the band are already back with this great new pop track “Young Rut”.  Similar to the older tune, this one has an incredible driving sound with some spooky, dark vocals over everything to create one special pop track.

Stay tuned for a release date for Papa’s debut album coming this fall on Loma Vista.

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Austin Spotlight: Love Inks Announce Album

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loveinksThose of you who were elsewhere Saturday night missed the mesmerizing set by Love Inks that closed out the Rockaway Beach Party at Hotel Vegas.   On the heels of that remarkable performance I awoke today to find news that the group had announced the release of their new album, Generation Club; it’ll be released on September 24th.  Their lead single for the upcoming release has a hypnotic beat that vibes throughout, whilst lead singer Sherry Leblanc cooly let’s the warmth of her vocals float atop.  Songs like this one, and a live show to back it up, show that the band is poised for a really incredible end to 2013.

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They’re Back: The Terry Malts Announce New Album/Single

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terrymaltsOh man. Monday rules.  I can’t tell you how excited I am for the return of one of my favorite bands, The Terry Malts. Their debut album still gets spins, but we should all rejoice knowing that they’ll be back with Nobody Realizes This is Nowhere on September 10 via Slumberland Records.  Their first tune from the album definitely has that chainsaw buzzing guitar accompanied by infectious bass lines and precision drumming.  I really can’t say enough things about this band, on record or in the live setting; they kill, simple as that. Enjoy this new jam.

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The Postiljonen Rings Twice

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I might be Swedish.

Postiljonen is not Swedish for Postal Service, though it is somehow translated to postman with French origins (according to the internets). I guess that makes sense given this track has a bit of M83 feel to it. The trio of Joel, Daniel and Mia deliver the well-crafted tones and ethereal vocals I have increasingly become addicted to this summer. I think you will enjoy it, too.

Skyer is due July 22. You can peep a video for the track “Atlantis” here. #saxsolo

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New Pop from Warm Soda

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Warm-SodaIf you haven’t seen us raving about Warm Soda, then you probably haven’t been following our site for too long.  Their album released earlier this year was full of delicious power pop that continues to show up on all of our playlists.  But, the band has turned around instantly with the Tell Me In a Whisper 7″.  The A-side isn’t as furious as previous work, but it definitely exemplifies the group’s habit for constructing perfect melodies around their guitar chords.  Soft or not, this is such a sweet jam that it only convinces me this band won’t do anything wrong.   Keep writing the hits boys!

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Dreamy Number from Picnic

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477360_391320580907817_921495727_oMonday’s are always the hardest to get back into the swing of things, right? Well, I think this tune from Picnic will definitely help ease you into the work week after a long weekend.  The group has recently released their album The Weather’s Fine via Shelflife Records, so you know you can count on the quality of the release.  For the most part, the music seems to trickle politely, though there’s a few moments when the instrumentation takes a heavy-handed turn…you’ll have to listen to find it.  If you’re looking for something to help your escape the day, then come no further than this gem.

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Because America, That’s Why.

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It is the Fourth of July. You might have the day off. You might be day-drinking. You might be readying meats and substitute meat-products for the grill. You might want to listen to some jams. Well, How about I remind you of some recent doings here.

If you want to get some vinyl for the turntable, take a gander at the 2013 Albums of the Year… So Far list. All of us with a hand in picking jams and reviewing records chimed in to create the best list ever. And I mean that. Ever.

Next up, we have the No Bummer Summer 2013 playlist. It works great on your mobile device via the Soundcloud apps (Apple, Android, WP). It has the jams, it has the bleeps, it has the locals, it has the internationals, it has the hits – it has it all, really.

Finally, if you want to just get silly and dance a little and then chill and then dance some more, the IT Dept. Summer Playlist is a digitally affected set of tracks to use for your enjoyment. No repeats on the IT and No Bummer playlist means about three hours of nothing but awesome.

I set up both embedded after the break. I know, I am really nice. So, Happy Independence Day, I hope you and Will Smith have fun taking out the aliens.

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Hope You Didn’t Forget Architecture in Helsinki

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archIt’s been awhile since we last heard from Aussie’s Architecture in Helsinki, but good things come to those who wait.  In the last few days, the band has popped their head up with a catchy new single that should definitely make the end of your Wednesday a good one.  I figured since we’re all taking the day off to celebrate 4th of July festivities tomorrow, we’d leave you with this one last track to get you smiling on your way out the door.  This is the band’s latest, but no word yet on when a full-length will come your way…we’ll keep you posted as news comes our way.

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