Month: July 2015

Synth Pop From Bec Sandrige

Leave a comment

11717581_937056243018850_8890552995881701439_oThis song took me a little while to get into it, but even in the first listen there was this striking quality to the vocals that pushed me to listen again. Bec Sandrige is an Australian act who makes disco pop that will set your feet to dancing and “In The Fog, In The Flame,” is no exception. Though groovy even at the outset, the synths slowly make their appearance in the track, but the vocals are distinctive and unique: at once strong and soft, warbling through the lyrics. Then those synths begin to soar through and what you have is a strong pop song with a catchy chorus. Listen below to this first song off the recently released In The Fog EP.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213471923″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

FFFX: Lineup Info, Comedy, Single Day Tix

Leave a comment

FFFX DailyBig update out of our friends over at Fun Fun Fun Fest for the 2015 party on Auditorium Shores.

Notables, Tig Notaro is the headliner of the Comedy fest, but we also have a few eyebrow raising names and events:
Andrew W.K.
Doug Benson
GZA(?)
Kurt Braunohler
Jonah Ray
Eric Andre
Todd Barry
Twerking Lessons with Big Freedia
Anarchy Wrestling

Cheap Trick, Coheed and Cambria and Chvrches are on Friday. Wu Tang, Jane’s Addiction and RIDE on Saturday. D’Angelo, Chromeo, Venom and Future Island are on Sunday.

Buy stuff here.

Ancient Warfare Share Apocalyptic Rock Track

Leave a comment

AncientWarfare_photo4.byAnnSydneyTaylorAncient Warfare is a Kentucky based group of four who are about to release their debut LP to the masses in a short while, but have a bit of a taste of what’s to come to share with you today.”Gunsmoke” is a smooth rock track, with a slowed down du-wop rhythm and little nuances such as the violin that snakes its way through the background, all while the lead vocals dominate the mix. Just when you think that it’s going to stay in the same slow groove the whole track, the band kicks it up at the end for a little break down. Take a listen and get ready for what’s bound to be a great album in The Pale Horse, which is out August 11th via Alias Records. 

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/204074904″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Have You Heard New Lunchbox

Leave a comment

lunchboxLunchbox returned last year with the most excellent, Lunchbox Loves You.  It seems to have ignited a fire beneath the band, as they’re already back with a brand new EP for your ears. It reminds me of taking the foundations of jangling indiepop and fusing it with the work of early Weezer (when everyone liked them, you know). Of course, that comparison brings nothing but hooks and great listens time and time again…there’s even some spots where you can fill in your own handclaps. You can grab their Smash Hits EP next week from Jigsaw Records.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/204475773″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Show Pics: Faith No More @ Austin Music Hall (7/26)

Leave a comment

Faith No MoreOh my garsh, it was hot in there. I know they are maximizing before demise, but I’d gladly add a dollar to a beer if I could avoid sweating like a prize-fighter. The coolest place to be in Austin Music Hall was at the front door where air rushed in from the outside. It was like opening an airlock in space.

Anyway, Faith No More came to town and brought along Napalm Death. Merch was sold. Classics were played. Lyrics were sung by all in attendance. We have the pics and a few notes from me and maybe even from super-fan-Cleo when and if she ever recovers after the break.

Read more

Sleepy Lo-Fi Track From Good Morning

Leave a comment

0005442881_10When I stumbled upon this track, at first I didn’t really know what to think about it, as it starts out incredibly slow and kind of just stays in that low place, but there was something about it that kept me coming back to listen to it more and more. “You,” from these Melbourne gentlemen that call themselves Good Morning, is the perfect combination of jam and chill. You see, the guitars have this sort of zen jangle to them, just distorted enough with twang but arranged in such a way that you are lulled into a trance by their constant motion. Then there are the vocals, which are just as distorted, but   ever so delicate. Check out the track below and be sure to listen to “On The Street” as well from the band over here.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213926659″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Jam This Cover Album From Greg Ashley

Leave a comment

greg_ashleySo it’s not often that we post covers of songs, let alone whole cover albums, but it’s a Monday and it’s time to mix things up. Greg Ashley, who you should already know, has made an album covering legendary songs from Leonard Cohen and Phil Spector. I’m not going to say too much, as you should really just take a listen below or over here, but Death of a Ladies’ Man is filled with cowboy folk renditions of already great tracks. Hear it for yourself.

ATH Records to Release Split with Rose Selavy and Templo X

Leave a comment

U_70027M_FO_PROOF-2In case you weren’t following us on twitter on Friday, or you don’t troll me like my mother does, then you might not have been aware that ATH Records is putting out a brand new 7″ with our friends Rose Selavy and Templo X…two mostly Austin bands (save Paul from Templo who currently resides in Philly).  I’ve oft complained about the lack of a solid indiepop scene here, and if any bands are going to help make that better, it’s these two acts.  RS offers the more modern take with bubbling bass and warm vocals, while TX turns in a good classic jangling vibe for you.  The 7″ is pressed on green vinyl and limited to 350.  You can pick up your very own copy by ordering it HERE.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/123990690″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

ATH Vinyl Happy Hour @ Mohawk Tonight

Leave a comment

Screen Shot 2015-07-20 at 9.30.57 PMJust wanted to give everyone a quick heads-up that the whole ATH crew, sans Nicole (so 75%) will be DJing up at the Mohawk during Happy Hour today from 5-8.  Ray promises he’s going to spin 80s radio hits, B will probably bring some dance tunes, and I’m thinking of spinning all things Oceanic…Kiwi pop and what nots. Just wanted to give you a little warning so you had time to come join us.  Oh, and the bar just added some new beverages, including the Big Bend Brewery beers (I love their 22 Porter), so come hang with us. There’s AC, cool people and some music.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/37478404″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Pleased to Meet You: The Butterscotch Cathedral

One comment

tbcOver the last several years I’ve been fortunate enough to get into the music of The Resonars, who’ve released several great LPs. Matt Rendon is stepping away from the project to work on his new act, The Butterscotch Cathedral.  It’s rumored to be Matt’s homage to the great works of the 60s, with some noting that the album might only have three exploratory tracks (whilst there seems to be some unconfirmed mentions of more than just those three tunes).  One thing I’m assured of, Rendon still has his finger on the pulse of my music listening, making nostalgic nods to his own influences while still caring enough to leave some pop sensibility.  Look for the s/t album from TBC on Trouble in Mind Records come October 2nd.

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/215732905″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

1 2 3 4 5 … 13
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com