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Digging This Pop from Solvey

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zamboniJessica Zambri has had her hands on a lot of great things in the last year, most notably the latest release from Hooray for Earth.  She’s working on her own project, Solvey, and this song is stuck in my head; I can’t get it out. There’s always something about well-organized pop songs aided by huge string arrangements that really gets under my skin.  During the chorus there are huge symphonic stabs and Zambri’s voice hits all the perfect notes; these are my favorite moments of the song.  This is her first release under the name, which should see a release on new label, Killer Wail Records at some point during this year.

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Download: Solvey – Solvey [MP3]

Hooray for Hooray for Earth

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racyIf I were to sit around and pick my top few singles for the month of July, this new track from Hooray for Earth would definitely be in my top two or three.  There’s multiple components of the tune that keep me coming back to it: I love the seeming rise and fall of the guitar chords; I love the contrast between the verse and chorus, soft then loud (that’s a new tactic, right?).  Shit. I could listen to this song two hundred more times and probably never grow tired of it; it’s a pretty perfect pop number. Their album Racy will be released by Dovecote Records on July 29th; I have a feeling I’m going to love it.

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New Music from Hooray for Earth

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hoorayJoyous pop music!  Don’t be tricked by the light traipsing about that opens this new song from Hooray for Earth.  Even when the vocals first enter, the song’s moving at a slow space.  But, percussion drops, guitars are distorted and pop fans everywhere are going to be happy with the result.  This is one of those songs that makes an emphatic push to become one of those songs on everyone’s playlist for the duration of the summer; it’s that good.  The group has a new album, Racy, which will be released by Dovecote on July 29th.

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SXSW Interviews: Hooray For Earth

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Another SXSW has come and gone, but we’ve still got another few interviews to bring your way before we call it quits.  Today we’ve got one from Hooray for Earth who came into town last week and apparently turned some heads with their live show.  Band member Chris Principe took the time to answer our round of SXSW questions for us and we greatly appreciate it.  Check out his answers after the jump.

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Show Pics: Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Emo’s

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Plenty of shows getting thrown about these days, this was the end of a three night run. Cymbals Eat Guitars headlined with Milk Thistle and Hooray for Earth.

The nostalgic feelings grow with each show at Emo’s. I found myself taking more pics of the place for the archive. There was ice in the urinal. No pics of that. Milk Thistle shared crafted Indie-Pop, Hooray for Earth battled technical difficulties and Cymbals Eat Guitars played a perfect set.

A few more thoughts and plenty of pics after the break…

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Show Preview: Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Emo’s (10/1)

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Date 10/1/11
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets $10 @ Ticketweb

As if your weekend didn’t have enough choices, let’s go on and add a sweet show at Emo’s going down Saturday night featuring indie rock stars Cymbals Eat Guitars.  Also make sure that you are on time for the openers Hooray For Earth and ATH fave locals Milk Thistle.  Should be a solid option for musical plans on a Saturday night.

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Download: Hooray For Earth – Surrounded By Your Friends [MP3]

Show Preview: Jukebox The Ghost @ The ND (9/24)

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Date 9/24/10
Location The ND
Doors 9pm
Tickets $13 @ Frontgate

So yet again here we are in Austin with too many options to choose from for live music on a Friday night.  One great option is heading over to The ND for a show by indie pop kids Jukebox the Ghost.  Support for the night is also enticing with Via Audio and Hooray for Earth rounding out the solid bill.  Why not?

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Download: Jukebox the Ghost – Empire [MP3]

New Music From Hooray For Earth

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New York based outfit Hooray For Earth are getting ready to release their new EP Momo this summer on Dovecote Records.  The band is supporting their upcoming release with this new single entitled “Surrounded By Your Friends”.  I’m thinking it will get you kids ready for the dance floor this weekend.  The Momo EP will be in stores June 1st.

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Hooray For Earth – Surrounded By Your Friends