Category: Tunes

Minimalist Electro Pop From Night Beds

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Nashville’s Winston Yellin has made the drastic switch from indie rock to electronically driven music under his project Night Beds, as the last single I shared with you a while ago showed us. “Tide Teeth,” takes us down this electro-pop road even further, and Yellin lets his vocals be the center stage of this song and the synth sounds waft in and out. While the track starts slow, it definitely builds to a more exciting finish.

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Hear Another Track from Y33BA

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glamAbout a month ago I brought you a new track from Y33BA, the secretive New York outfit also known as Your 33 Black Angels.  Today, I’ve got a new song from the group, and this one seems a lot more straightforward in its presentation. The song is just as propulsive as the early single, though there definitely sounds like there’s a Nada Surf presence on this tune, which would make sense seeing as both bands call NYC home.  On May 12th, you’ll finally get a chance to hear the band’s newest record, Glamour, which will probably sneak into a lot of your friend’s record collections. Hear why below!

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Download: Y33BA – Cruise Fun [MP3]

ATX Spotlight: Secret Daughter Release New Album

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secretTrying to cover all the great music in Austin is pretty near impossible, so I was completely caught off-guard when I came across Secret Daughter.  They just released this incredible new record, 2, and I can’t do anything but beg you to go and listen to it right away.  There’s some elements of the dreamier side of indie rock here, though there’s other construction pieces…some more experimental, some gaze-y that fill out the band’s sound.  I’ll admit that I’ve done nothing but consume the music that’s below here since I found it…so don’t be an idiot like me and miss out on this band.

Wonderful New Tune from The Cave Children

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cavechildrenThis tune from Greek outfit The Cave Children drifted across the ocean and into my consciousness, sticking there most of the last few days.  It’s a casual bit of pop music, relaxed in its approach, softly bouncing through your speakers.  I appreciate how they’re really able to hold steady throughout the song, not rushing but not going slowly, just wrapping their arms around pop sensibility and really going for it.  They’re releasing their debut album, Quasiland, this week via Inner Ear Records, and I have a feeling you’re going to love it.

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Rebel Kites Have Beautiful Simmering Folk For You

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11138157_452787298228760_3574937919359158764_nRebel Kites are a London based cinematic folk band that has spent two years in the making on The Witnessing EP. Now, two years is quite a long time to spend on twenty two minutes of music, but man, does it show. The track I’ve got for you today from this band, “Atlas Sky,” is masterful in every aspect: from its sweeping movement-esque nature, to its bluesy guitars and orchestral elements. All of these parts of the song envelop you in this lush landscape of sound, and the band transitions seamlessly from one part of the track to the next with strings and then build to a gorgeous crescendo. Once you fall in love with this song, head over to their website to hear the rest of the beautiful EP.

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Heat Offer Us Something A Little Bit Different

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heatersNot sure exactly what it is about this song, but the four dudes in Heat have concocted something both enchanting and strange.  I think it’s the delivery of the vocals, laid out in a matter of fact manner, that really changes the dynamic of this track.  You’ll hear a throbbing bass line and shimmering guitars working their way in and out of this tune, but it’s all set as the background for the spoken word story being given to listeners. The Montreal group will release their Rooms EP on May 4th via Kitsune.

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Chief Ghoul Does It For Me

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ghoulThere’s something in the simplicity of singer-songwriters that often make it’s difficult to really immerse yourself in the music, at least for my ears.  But, occasionally you lock into something that seems really special, and you hold onto it…which is the case with Chief Ghoul.  I mean, listening to this song, the lyrics seemingly get repetitive, but the sound of the guitar and the passion in the voice just drags me in.  Must have played this song nearly a dozen times in the last thirty minutes. His newest album, III, should be hitting very soon, so keep an eye out.

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ATX Spotlight: BLXPLTN Keep On Keepin’ On

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Since this band keeps putting out track after track of solid music, I’m going to keep sharing them with you. If you haven’t already gotten to know these locals who are taking our music scene by force, there’s never been a better time to start as BLXPLTN have yet another afro-punk jam. “Auf Wiedersehen” is a spunky, yet superbly infectious track that will have you falling in love with the buzzy guitars while those growling vocals give the track its bite. I think this is my favorite track I’ve heard thus far from the band and I’m delighted to share it with you. Get behind these locals, as they’re so obviously on their path to the big leagues.

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Skittle Alley Are Back At It

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10477397_10152746068322091_6991957065971955556_nI feel like I’ve been neglecting my one true love, indiepop as of late.  But, luckily I was treated to a magical new tune from Skittle Alley while browsing the Internet today.  As of now, the tune is titled as a “demo,” but I kind of hope they keep the aesthetic going into the mastering process. There’s a twinkling effect to the guitars, and the vocals are delivered perfectly, leaving your heart dreaming, just as great indiepop should do. No word on when will get to hear an entire album worth of material, but if it keeps going in this direction it’s going to be marvelous.

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Fauna Shade Wrote a Rad Tune

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faunaThat’s not to say that the band hasn’t written a rad tune before, but I felt like this was a good place to start, considering it’s one of the tunes featured on their upcoming Baton Rouge LP.  There’s a little bit of swagger, but a little bit of Haight-Ahsbury imitation lurking too, though the song’s much too subdued to really be a “psych” rock track…it’s more just like a really good song that I hope you’ll enjoy today. So if Fauna Shade is new to you, keep an eye on the group, as this debut could be something strong that your friends won’t be hip to just yet.

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