Month: September 2013

Southern Ballad from Leif Vollebekk

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utre_LeifCover_2As we move into cooler temperatures, it’s time for the sad bastard in me to break out the whiskey and let the more melancholy tunes of the world make their way onto my stereo.  One of the artists I’ll be waiting for is Leif Vollebekk, who has just signed on to Missing Piece Records for the release of his next album, North Americana.  There’s an old-school innocence to what he’s doing, writing great lyrics to accompany the down-trodden tunes that yank at your heartstrings.  That album will hit early next year, but you can also download an awesome Borrowed Time EP featuring covers and the first single from his record, which we’ve got below.

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Download: Leif Vollebekk – Southern United States [MP3]

What Do You Think: The New Albert Hammond Jr Single

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albertThis track has me a bit perplexed, so I figured I’d reach out to you faithful readers.  On one hand, I love both the Strokes and Albert Hammond Jr, but on the other hand, there’s something that seems amiss in this track.  There’s some great guitar work and catchy harmonies that I’ll definitely back any day of the week, but the stuttering piece at the opening few seconds of the verses sort of rubs me the wrong way.  Even the vocal there sounds odd, but that’s why I’m asking for your help.  Am I just a disgruntled aged blogger?  Regardless, I’m still looking forward to his AHJ EP, which will be released by Cult Records…which is run by some Julian Casablancas character…never heard of him.

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New Single from The Coathangers

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artworks-000054693838-8vayzf-t500x500I’ve backed the power of the Coathangers for some time now, and things won’t change now that the group have announced an up-coming split with Audacity (another ATH fave).  On this split, the girls offer a gruffer vocal, which is actually a welcome touch; it makes the girls seem a touch more hardcore, not that they really needed it.  But, I also like the steady approach of the songwriting; it has a resemblance to the ferocity of early YYYs, yet they pull back in their own way.  The split 7″ will be available from Suicide Squeeze Records on October 15th.

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More From Young Galaxy

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Deluxe Edition of Ultramarine promotion continues.

Young Galaxy has another track up to send a shiver to your giggly bits. This one has a bit of a Eurythmics feel, in their darker times, a track Marilyn Manson would consider remaking. Maybe it can restart his career. I have seen pictures from recent shows. I guess he still tours. I have never seen Nathan and Marilyn Manson together. I am suspicious.

Back to Young Galaxy, I like this song. Quite a bit. You should, too.

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More New Music from Jeremy Jay

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JeremyJayLondonTreesI’ve got some unfortunate new folks.  Jeremy Jay‘s new LP, Abandoned Apartments, has now been pushed to January 24th, rather than the initially reported November due date.  But, that means we have more time to enjoy the tasty new single he’s putting out today.  Again, there’s a shimmering synth mood that runs the track, while Jeremy’s softened voice rest gently atop.  It’s funny, I think if you sped the track up, you’d have a nice little club hit, but I appreciate the sensitive approach Jay takes instead.  Just another reason for us all to look forward to 2014.

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Download: Jeremy Jay – Sentimental Expressway [MP3]

Cool Cover Jam from Girls Names

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Girls NamesI’m not usually one to get all hot-and-bothered about cover songs, but I’ve spent enough time with Girls Names that I almost feel like what they’re doing is completely separate from just a typical cover.  For one, this cover of Brian Eno’s “Third Uncle” will appear on the band’s The Next Life EP, which will be a limited 12″ with some remixes from the group’s latest opus The New Life LP; it also is the first recorded piece featuring the band’s new drummer, Gib Cassidy.  Feel like it’s a good day for some sweet cover action, so why not go there with one of my favorite acts. If you dig, the EP will be out on October 29th on Slumberland.

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Out This Week: The Proctors: Everlasting Light

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proctorsSeeing as the fall is full of releases galore, perhaps it’s best if I opted to occasionally highlight a record that might not get tons of attention otherwise.  For me, a record I grabbed last week that you should spend all your time with comes from The Proctors.  It’s titled Everlasting Light, and it’s just this incredible piece of guitar pop that I can’t escape right now.  Every song takes a light-hearted tone, pulling at you emotionally throughout, embedding itself within your soul. I can’t say enough great things about this record, so scour your local record store to see if you can get your hands on it; Shelflife Records unfortunately sold out because it’s that good.

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Download: The Proctors – Trouble With Forever [MP3]

More New Music From Mirror Travel

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mirrortravelBack in July we dropped some knowledge on you guys that beloved Austin band Follow That Bird had recently changed their name to Mirror Travel and began work on some new material.  Back then we shared with you new track “Mexico”, and today we have another brand spanking new joint called “I Want You to Know” streamable below.  We are yet again treated to some tasty rock n roll on this track with great female driving vocals throughout.  Hope you enjoy this one.

New album Mexico will be available on October 15th via Modern Outsider.

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Smooth Pop from Elephant

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elephantThere was a time in my life when ethereal pop was my forte, and occasionally I’ll go back and dabble in it from time to time.  Listening to this new single from Elephant provides me with that perfect opportunity, using this floating bit of song construction to back the powerful vocals of Amelia Rivas.  Given that we’re all coming back to our appreciation of R&B influenced vocals, this UK group fits right into our cyclical musical world.  The single below is from their forthcoming debut, which will see a release in the near future by Memphis Industries.  We’ll keep you posted, but for now you can sit back and absorb this special number.

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Poppy Jam from Cub Sport

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paradiseJust because it’s Hump Day doesn’t need we all need a little something extra to get over that bit of a hump.  For me, I think this new track from Cub Sport will do just the trick.  It’s a track with the kitchen-sink approach, utilizing great percussion to create undeniable hooks.  Combine that withe group’s knack for providing listeners with great melodies and you’re standing down the barrel of a much needed pop shotgun.  The Aussie act just released their Paradise EP, which is filled with tunes very similar to what you’ll hear.  Hope you have a blast today folks!

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