Category: Tunes

Enjoy This New World Champion Tune

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unnamed (1)We obviously don’t have too much to share with the world today as we just made it through a party weekend and we figure most people are avoiding new music for the day.  You know us though, we’re going to share new tunes everyday and this song called “Shakes” by Australian band World Champion is my jam for Monday.  It’s sort of like old MGMT meets current Tame Impala.  To me, that sounds like a recipe for delight.  Enjoy.

World Champion will drop their new Avocado Galaxy EP on December 4th via Future Classic.

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Another Rocker from The Brainstems

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bsDiscordant garage rock is all the rage these days, which is the perfect place for The Brainstems to fit. But, every time I listen, I hear similarities, though they’re spun in an entirely different manner, elevating the group beyond your average fair. There’s a bratty touch to the vocals on this single, almost coming off like a cock-sure swagger. Interplay between the guitars creates a nice little stutter…all leading up to the breakdown at the latter half of the track that comes out like an evil bit of freak out. November 27th will see the release of the band’s new album, No Place Else, which should win the group man a fan.

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Fresh Track from Puunhalaaja

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pjListening to Puunhalaaja, and bands like Dungen, reminds me of the power of music. I clearly have no idea what the band’s name means, nor what the lyrics hold, but I’m drawn to the Finnish artist regardless. There’s a smooth emotion sitting in the groove of the guitar work, and the vocals feel extremely familiar, at least in their tone. Music, I suppose, always lives in its emotive qualities, be it the song you lost your virginity to or something that connects to you more deeply; it matters to us because we leave affected. I look forward to seeing what else happens when the debut album is dropped on Soliti Music on November 20th.

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Soulful Swagger from The She’s

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shesRegardless of where you are, Friday’s can be a drag. You’re almost to the weekend, but it’s not quite there; you need something to pick you up? Listen to this single from The She’s that just got tossed out. There’s a little bit of a garage-rock boogie going on, though you can still hear some soulful vocal touches that you’d expect from only the best in the genre. It’s pretty tough not to tap your toes and get down with this little jam. This number appears on the band’s Split 7″ with Dry Spells, which is being released by Empty Cellar Records on November 20th.

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Strawberry Whiplash Makes Glorious Return

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strawDammit! Matinee Recordings is on a roll this week; they had Hermit Crabs news and now Strawberry Whiplash, featuring one of my favorite songwriters Laz. When I talked to him earlier this week about the new album, he told me that their new album “is more produced sounding than the previous one,” which should bode well for those clamoring for the best indiepop around. The new record is titled Stuck in the Never Ending Now, and you’ll be able to grab it on November 18th, just in time to make my own personal year end. This single sparkles and shines, and makes me long for the perfect song on the perfect day. That’ll do pig, that’ll do.

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More New Tuff Sunshine

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tuffIt amazes me how many great tracks come across our desks. I immediately gravitated to the subdued sound of the guitar on this new Tuff Sunshine, having found the overall mood really appealing. Listening closely, there’s some slight little touches that really force the song to the forefront of my listening rotation. First, it was the slow introduction of the percussion, then the nice little vocal backings and finally resting on that boisterous bit of explosive indie rock in the middle track. If you like what you hear, you should grab the band’s new album, Fire in the Hero Building…it’s available now.

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Fresh Indiepop from The Hermit Crabs

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hermitFigured as the weather was getting a little dreary here in Austin, it’s best that I turn that attitude around with something cheery…at least musically speaking. This song is a brand new number from the Hermit Crabs, who’ve quietly announced the release of a new album titled In My Flat. It’s got everything one needs from the perfect indiepop track: bouncing rhythm, jangling guitars and charming vocals. I think those of you looking to be charmed will find your happy place hiding here in this track. You can grab the album from Matinee Recordings on November 19th.

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Keep The Post-Punk Party Going With Holy Esque

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holyesqyeIt’s been a pretty damn good week for new post-punk tracks, so let’s keep the ball rolling with this new track from Scottish band, Holy Esque. This track, “Silences” is not so heavy as we’ve been frequently hearing within the post-punk genre, but it seems rather to be a bit of a breezier take. The guitars grumble and glide through the mix, with just enough grit to match the lead growling vocals. Meanwhile, the drums create a sort of bounce to the track that will have your head nodding. Take a listen below and enjoy.

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Austin Spotlight: Allgood Releases Album

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allgoodI’ve really been fascinated by Allgood since I stumbled upon the work a few weeks ago. There’s a lot of easy genre references one could throw out, but I leak to just label it construction pop. Kevin, the man behind the sounds, builds these pop tracks, often layering them with varying levels of warmth, guitars and other added notes. It creates this really broad spectrum of sound, gifting listeners with sonic fulfillment time and time again. The new album is titled Attention!, which might just be a call to people to take note, as there’s something really special going on here. Stream the album below, and grab it HERE.

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