Category: Tunes

ATX Spotlight: New Single From Growl

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18103_564818663621073_9117292441382477635_nLocals Growl and their guitar driven rock have been on our radar for some time, so we’re pleased to see the band releasing a new single. This new song, “Overnight,” shows the band really meshing together, layering each element precisely to make a great garage rock song. It’s an even-tempered jam, not coming in too hot, but slowly simmering into a smooth rumble. Word on the street is that the band is prepping to release a new full length sometime this year… so get excited for that.

Power Pop from Jon Patrick Walker

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jpwWhen I first played this track from Jon Patrick Walker I was transported to a simpler time. There’s not too much tinkering in the music, and just a short classic stomp coming through here. I love the natural energy that comes through the speakers; it’s just a sugary pop hit that I can’t get out of my head. It probably doesn’t hurt that Jon played the role of Bruce Springsteen on Broadway (in High Fidelity no less!), as you can definitely get that vibe from this track. He’ll release People Going Somewhere on March 11th.

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Dance Hit from High Functioning Flesh

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humanThe last few months I’ve definitely found myself gravitating towards some electronic tunes. Sometimes they’re of the experimental sort, and other times they’re like this new track from High Functioning Flesh, getting me ready for bedroom dancing. The vocals here are definitely dark, almost sterile, but it’s perfectly matched by the rhythmic vibe being let go with the electronic work. It’s a feeling the band are just beginning to explore within their own musical confines, which will hopefully play out on the duo’s new Human Remains 7″; you’ll be able to grab it from Dais Records on February 26th.

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Here Come the High Violets

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HighVioletsIMG_2056_JQuigleyThe High Violets are an act you have no business not being aware of, and their return with a new album should remind you just how important it is to have some longevity in a band’s career. Sure, some bands get lucky writing hits off the bat, but on this track, no punches are pulled, delivering the knife to the heart after just 8 seconds. You can’t listen to the fragile beauty of Kaitlyn ni Donovan’s voice without just falling in love. Everyone else in the group supplies perfect songwriting precision, but make sure not to step over the shining star that is the central focus of the tune. Heroes and Halos is the new LP, and it will be released by Saint Marie Records on April 1st.

Still In Love with Britta

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brittaSome bands never leave your stereo, and while I loved Luna, I loved the work of Dean & Britta the most. It hit at the right time, endearing me forever to the voice of Britta Phillips (I was already stuck on Dean at that point!). This new single from Britta’s solo project is exciting, though I wish she had more of a vocal performance on the track…though I’ll admit that pick up in the pacing at the 2.15 mark is pretty enchanting. I’ll always stand behind this lady, so I’m welcoming Luck or Magic, which surprisingly, is her debut solo effort; it comes out on April 29th via Double Feature Records.

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Witching Waves Is the Coolest Band You Might Not Know

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witchingwavesOkay, so if you’ve been following our pages, we’ve covered the band before, but if not, this might be your first introduction to the promising UK act, Witching Waves. It’s hard to place them in any particular genre; they combine dark elements of post punk with catchy rhythmic bouncing from the jangling pop arena. The vocals border on psychedelia and hooky twee…so it’s no surprise they can’t be defined. Their album Crystal Cafe will be released in the US via HHBTM Records on February 26th, so get your wallets ready.

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Excited for the New Brass Bed LP

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brassIf you’ve been kicking it with NPR, then the odds are you might have heard this new track from Brass Bed, but in case you haven’t, we’ll just give it a little space here since I loved their underrated first LP. The opening of this tune sound sort of muddy, but the pop tendencies of the group build shortly after the one-minute marker, letting you glimpse what I’ve come to love about the band. Their new effort In the Yellow Leaf will be released on April 15th via Modern Outsider, so lets not sleep on the band this go round, okay?

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Poppy Terribly Yours Track

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terriblyNot sure why more people aren’t taking a listen to this great new Terribly Yours track. It’s got everything you really need in a hit: hooks, electronic touches, solid melody. Honestly, this is the type of song that you find yourself putting on your favorite mixes, sharing it with friends…always bringing a smile to everyone’s face. Still no word from the buzzworthy artist on when we’ll get an official release, but if it’s filled with hits like these, it’s going to be hard to turn away from anything done with this project.

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Really Sorry I Missed This: New Twin River!

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326473_420403081349273_1395650671_oSo I’m a day or two late on this one, but now it’s ever-more-pressing that you listen to this new track from Twin River. The stakes are so high, as this song is wonderfully lush and dreamy, but groovy enough to promote a bit of a shimmy. Vancouver’s Twin River have got a new 7″ coming out March 4th, giving us a small taste ahead of what’s to come next from the band when they release their sophomore record in the near future. “Antony” is one of those songs you spin over and over again, the tight knit jangly riffs layered perfectly with shimmery percussion and topped off with crisp vocals make for a damn good listen.

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Digging This Thrash Pop From Swim Team

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unnamed-24The folks over at Infinity Cat Recordingsare doing a cassette series, releasing albums on limited runs of cassette tapes and the newest edition to this series is Swim Team. This band hails out of Cincinnati, but they’ve got enough edge and grit to really make you think otherwise. This new single, “Dirty Work,” is thrash pop at its finest, but the band doesn’t just stop at that. Sure they’ve got the punk vocals, grit-covered guitar riffs and intense lyrics, but they also switch up the lead in the vocals in the middle for a section, making their sound somehow more dramatic. Make sure you acquaint yourself with these guys and pick up one of those very limited lime green cassetteson March 4th.

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