Noisy Girl-Pop from Flowers

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There’s not too much information out there concerning Flowers, but I guess that’s too be expected considering the group’s name.  What I can tell you is that the UK outfit is going to have a four-song EP coming your way very soon from the good folks over at Cloudberry Records.  On this single, there’s a rush of distorted guitar and pounding drums, encouraged by the spritely female vocals that flow effortlessly throughout the track. This is the sort of music I dig at the moment, combining bits of noise and dainty elements of indie pop.  The EP should be out soon!

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Download:Flowers – When You Lie [MP3]

New Reverb Rock From Water Liars

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I’m glad that the new year is finally upon us because it means that the quality new tracks start to roll in one after the other.  This new jam “Fake Heat” from Water Liars is one of the many new tunes we ATH kids are enjoying as of late.  It’s a reverb laden slow rock number that’s reminiscent of Band of Horses, Will Johnson, or even our very own locals Black Books.  Stick around till the end of the song when duo members Justin Kinkel-Schuster and Andrew Bryant team up for an incredible two part vocal harmony.

You can pick up a brand new album from the band entitled Wyoming on March 5th via Fat Possum Records.

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Download: Water Liars – Fake Heat [MP3]

Free Week Pics: Modern Outsider Takeover @ Emo’s (1/5)

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Ume. There is the general feeling around these parts that they just need to blow up; power trio rock with the remarkably charismatic powerhouse lady putting down the jams should be a lock. I love photographing this band. I think every music photographer in Austin loves photographing this band thanks to Lauren’s hair.

But they weren’t my highlight. Modern Outsider is a friend of the program. They have several great acts on their roster and bedsides being really good people, they call Austin home. So naturally, they decided to host a pre-SxSW showcase as part of Free Week 2013.

Click through for plenty of pics of Soft Swells, My Jerusalem, The Black and White Years, The Calm Blue Sea and Ume.

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Rad Tune from Useless Eaters

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Knowing the history of Useless Eaters, particularly the ties to Jay Reatard, one would expect a more brash sound from the newest single from the group.  But, that’s not quite the case, as the core songwriter Seth Sutton seems determined to create a blossoming tension, as you’ll notice in the way the song climbs via the guitar in the first few minutes.  I definitely appreciate the steadied sound here, allowing the music to creatively evolve, rather than just hit you in the face forcefully.  You can find this tune on the group’s upcoming record, Hypertension, which hits stores on February 19th via Jeffery Drag Records.

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Download:Useless Eaters – Black Night Ultraviolet [MP3]

Bombastic New Tune from Iceage

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I’m busy working on getting the site ready for tomorrow, and this pops up.  I’d post it tomorrow, but by then it’ll be old news; it’s too loud to post bright and early in the morning.  Iceage will be releasing their newest effort, You’re Nothing, via Matador on February 19th, and this track here exemplifies some of the changes we heard when we caught the group this past summer at Chaos in Tejas (they’ll be playing again this year).  I can appreciate the discord, but sometimes I wish this band would just clean up the recording a bit, leaving me with just some shiny hardcore gem. This will do for now.

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Download:Iceage – Coalition [MP3]

Wayward Jangling Tune from MUST

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With a new year arrives new hype machines, and while I agree that we play our part here at ATH, I’m always overly reluctant to accept the praise of most.  However, when I heard about this group MUST, I was really intrigued.  They were said to be bits of alternative rock, but blending in elements of classic indie pop.  Those who know me are aware that I can’t shy away from either genre, and listening to MUST, they’re living up to that promise.  I also appreciate the art aesthetic that goes with their accompanying singles and whatnot, not to mention that their name, in my mind, swears allegiance to my beloved Manchester United.

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Download:Must – The Devil Lives [MP3]

More New Music From Kirby Kaiser

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Ever since I first listened to some of her doo-wop style music back in November, I knew that I was going to have a lasting love affair with the young upstart Kirby Kaiser.  She has an incredible vocal delivery that’s really not as powerful as anyone else currently making music.  That being said, this new song “Every Time” builds on my fandom of the leading lady and brings more anticipation for what’s to come.  A debut LP is said to be coming soon, but no firm release date just yet.

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Download: Kirby Kaiser – Every Time [MP3]

Austin Free Week: Monday Highlights

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That’s right folks, Free Week is now more like Free Week and A Half.  I had a blast last week, catching favorite acts like Young Girls and Bad Sports, but we’ve got to soldier on.  Monday is a little tame on the scheduling, but don’t forget we’ve got to support our scene and the incredible artists in Austin doing their best to make it what it is for us all. Here’s my suggestions for your night.  Read more

New Tune from Paperfangs

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It looks like our good friends over at Soliti Records will be starting off 2013 the right way by releasing Past Perfect by Paperfangs.  This is the first single from the band’s new album, said to be the process of creating an album with multiple layers and stories that will unfold differently, depending upon what the listener brings to the table.  For my two cents, I like the electronic pulse of the track, which seemingly adds more diversity to a steadily growing stable of incredible bands.  Seems like the perfect way to start off our Monday here at ATH.

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Download:Paperfangs – Bathe In Glory [MP3]

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