Month: September 2013

Even More New Music From Tape Deck Mountain

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Press_Photo.7We’ve been sharing a lot of new tuneage from noise pop makers Tape Deck Mountain recently.  Something about the change in tempos in the songs when you get slowed down only to be brought back up with some crazy electric guitars has us fully supporting the music.  Today we share yet another new track called “Half Life”, which can be streamed and/or downloaded below.  Of course it’s another noisy track that entrances you with swirling electric guitars and tons of feedback throughout.  I can dig that.

New EP Sway Sway will be coming stateside on October 1st via Nineteen98.

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Download: Tape Deck Mountain – Half Life [MP3]

 

More New Music from Wymond Miles

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wymondmiles_studioshoot_jch_3I imagine it’s pretty hard to break away from the sound you’re known for curating, thus why I’ve been pretty impressed with the music Wymond Miles has been pushing outside of his other band, Fresh & Onlys.  On his latest single, I hear a synth-laden dream of a track, seemingly aligned with the likes of Jeremy Jay.  Even more impressive is the control he has over his vocals, reaching levels I hadn’t expected. His newest effort, Cut Yourself Free, will see a release date of October 15th via Sacred Bones.

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Show Preview: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo @ Paramount (9.27)

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Date Friday, Sseptember 27th
Location Paramount Theatre
Doors 7:00 PM
Tickets $40-$50 from Austin Theatre


When I first started talking about this show, RayRay was giving me a hard time because he thought Aimee Mann was just typical chick rock; homeboy is wrong.  For one, she’s worked with artists from Geddy Lee to Matthew Sweet, not to mention her role in the Independent Music Awards. And, accompanying her on the evening will be my man-crush, Ted Leo, who has a very valid history of his own.  I’m not sure how the night will work, as I know the two have been playing joint sets as The Both, but perhaps we’ll get a little bit of both on the evening.  Sure, prices are a tad steep, but have a feeling it will be a sepcial evening for all in attendance.

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New Tune from Home School

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homeschoolFeel like it has been awhile since I harped on the great work being done by the folks over at Art is Hard Records, continuing with their always interesting approach to releasing music.  As part of their Postcard Series, the label has just gotten out a new tune from Home School.  Here, you’ll hear music sitting in the background, with the vocals taking the main focus here.  I like the relaxed feel of the approach, not to mention I’m a huge sucker for twanging/jangling guitar parts these days….every day now that I think about it.  Think you’re going to dig this tune for real.

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The Most Underrated Band at ACL

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There’s probably tons of bands showing up at Austin City Limits this year who feel like they’re spot in the line-up might not be what they deserve, but I think in the case of Pinback, the festival organizers got this one right.  Sure, you’ve got bands like the Cure and Depeche Mode who’ve obviously earned their spot, but I don’t think anyone deserves a midday slot (or higher) more than Pinback.

The group has released 5 albums and a slew of EPs in their 15-year-spanning career; my personal favorite is Blue Screen Life.  They’ve got a sound that probably falls in line with well orchestrated math rock, though they also have a tendency to wrap their instrumentalist inclinations around beautifully crafted melodies.  One minute they’ll have your feet tapping and your head lightly bobbing, then they’ll turn it around by calming things down with great harmonies.  There’s not a lot of bands who can cover their musical territory either, having worked hard to move in and out of various genres under the indie realm.  Plus, the guys involved are in various other bands such as Goblin Cock and Three Mile Pilot, so you’re not likely to find a band with such an incredible pedigree, including a few of the headliners!

They play both Fridays at 3:30 on the Bud Light Stage.  Here’s a jam.

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Download: Pinback – Your Sickness [MP3]

Primitive Calculators Announce First Ever Studio Album

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artworks-000058441990-g0deq8-t500x500Some bands are destined to disappear into the annals of history, while others will find that their style has influenced many other, or at least left a long-lasting impact.  Such is the situation for Primitive Calculators, the Aussie act that disappeared in 1980 until Nick Cave asked them to play his own curated ATP.  Luckily for those in search of industrial synth, the band have opted to release their fist studio album with our friends Chapter Music.  If you’re looking for an album title that represent the sentiment behind the music, then look no further than The World is Fucked.  It will see a release on November 1st, offering up discordant synth noise for you to absorb.

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Show Preview: Terry Malts @ Mohawk (9.26)

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Terry Malts

Date Thursday, September 26th
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PPM
Tickets $8 from Mohawk


I’m going to beg you to come to this show. I absolutely love the Terry Malts and their no bullshit live shows.  They’ve come through town before, but their return to Austin comes on the heels of their latest release, Nobody Realizes This is Nowhere (Slumberland Records). It’s just another excellent record that deserves a huge audience, so be part of that on Thursday night.  If you play your cards right, you’ll also be treated to excellent sets by locals New Arrows and Shivery Shakes (who just finished recording their own LP!)  Great bands deserve great audiences so they can put on great shows…come be part of it.

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Download: Terry Malts – Disconnect [MP3]

The History of Apple Pie Return

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historyWhen you’ve got it, you’ve got it, as evidenced by the recent works of The History of Apple Pie.  After releasing an album earlier this year, the group is already back with a brand new single that will be released via 7″.  I love the feel of the track itself, harkening back the sensual days of alternative girl groups in the 90s.  Sure, the music isn’t quite as forceful as some of those acts, but there’s this quality in the vocals that will surely make it appealing to all those that found their musical way in the post grunge era. The single will be available on October 14th.

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Quiet Beauty from Faint Wild Light

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coverFor me, Tuesdays are great for reflection, and what better way to reflect on the world than to listen to a piece of carefully crafted music.  This new single from Faint Wild Light popped up recently, and sadly, I haven’t seen too many people give it the deserved attention I want to toss its way.  The self-titled album from the songwriter is this slow-moving sound that encapsulates what one would expect on a quiet jaunt through some wilderness.  It’s moving thematically, not just sonically, which is always important when taking the slower turn down the musical lane.  The album is out now via Digitalis Recordings.

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Download: Faint Wild Light – Debris [MP3]

Indie Pop Fix with The Moments

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themomentsYou all know my appreciation for great indiepop, so what better way to get this week going than to offer up a catch tune from the genre.  I’m sure I missed this track when it originally came back this summer, but why not share the wonder of The Moments with you.  They put out their Short Trip EP, and this lead single is too good to miss; it’s got an inherent hook that stems from the way the guitars bounce the groove off listeners.  Topping it all off with a soft vocal only adds to the indiepop appeal.  Hope you’ll enjoy.

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Download: The Moments – Short Trip [MP3]

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