Not too long ago, we gave you a new demo by The Applessed Cast entitled “Road West”. Today we found another new song by the band over on Stereogum going by the name of “Raise the Sails”. Both of these songs are set to appear on the band’s latest album Sagarmatha which is due out on 2/17 via The Militia Group. The Lawrence boys are also embarking on their first tour in quite some time with a planned stop at Austin’s own Mohawk. Check the dates on their myspace page. ATH couldn’t be happier that you guys didn’t call it quits.
At the end of the year, everyone seems to go crazy with the free music samplers! Getting in on the fun today are the folks at Bladen County Records. This compilation features 11 songs from the artists represented by the company and can be downloaded now for free.
Nothing says I run a highly successful and professional business like an award from the Austin Chronicle. Or perhaps it says I had 50 bucks to throw at the Chronicle editor in exchange for an award, I forget which one.
This just in: One of the best live bands around, Arcade Fire, are planning to release a live documentary DVD covering some of their recent touring escapades. The DVD entitled, Miroir Noir, won’t be released physically until March but you can pay for a digital download in various formats now. You can also pre-order the DVD in regular or special packaging options. Head to the DVD’s website to see a trailer and/or see some purchasing options. Can’t go wrong with this one.
It’s the week before Christmas and of course we’re bringing you several new Christmas samplers for you to enjoy. Today sees the nice peolple at Romantic Air recording company getting in on the fun. The label brings you 9 Christmas tunes from artists on their label. Check it out now. Here’s old favorite “Feliz Navidad” from Computer Perfection.
We might be just a bit late in telling you about Miniature Tigers out of Phoenix, but good things come to those that wait. After releasing two EPs in 2008 that piled up the accolades from well known critics like Spin & Rolling Stone, the band is looking to grow their fan base into the new year. With a sound that’s poppy and pretty easy on the ears, these guys might just be the new Vampire Weekend you peoples are all looking for. If you’re digging “Cannibal Queen”, you’ll have to buy their new album Tell it to the Volcano on iTunes. Physical copies are only available if you make it out to a show.
Whether or not you’re a fan of Ryan Adams recent material, you’ve got to admit that the guy can still bring it with the best of them in the live setting. You can test this theory now if you’d like with a live recording/interview of Ryan Adams & The Cardinals in the Minnesota Public Radio Current studio. The band plays 3 new songs, all from recent effort Cardinology. Head there now and have a listen.
Merge records wants you to remember their artists when making your year end lists so they decided a free year end sampler would be a good way to do that. The free sampler features 13 tracks from She & Him, The Broken West, The Rosebuds and 10 others. This is not the first free year end digital sampler from record labels and probably won’t be the last. Download/stream all the tracks now.
Not too long ago, we gave you a new demo by The Applessed Cast entitled “Road West”. Today we found another new song by the band over on Stereogum going by the name of “Raise the Sails”. Both of these songs are set to appear on the band’s latest album Sagarmatha which is due out on 2/17 via The Militia Group. The Lawrence boys are also embarking on their first tour in quite some time with a planned stop at Austin’s own Mohawk. Check the dates on their myspace page. ATH couldn’t be happier that you guys didn’t call it quits.
