Month: September 2015

Show Preview: Tallest Man On Earth/ Lady Lamb @ The Moody (9.13)

September 11, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

So I know you’ll be tired on Sunday from staying out late at our very own Popfest, but that’s really no excuse to miss out on a great show the following evening at the Moody Theater. This Sunday, Sweden’s The Tallest Man On Earth and company will be gracing the stage to delight all with new and old folk inspired tracks that will surely melt your heart. Word on the street is that he’s bringing along a full band to flesh out these new tracks, but we’ll still be given the special chance to spend some time alone with this man and his brilliant songwriting. If you weren’t already convinced about going, (which you can do, as tickets are still available here) be swayed by the fact that another vocal powerhouse, Lady Lamb, will be opening. You can get excited for the show with these two tracks below, and just know that you’ll be forever regretful if you miss this night of pop and folk music centered around passionate songwriting. No pressure.

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Another Hit From Avid Walker

September 10, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

I discovered Vancouver based Avid Walker earlier this year and I’ve been eagerly awaiting more music from the band over the last couple of months. Well today is my lucky day with news of another single from the group entitled “Sun In Eyes”. This bright and easy going music is so easy to get into, and honestly, I don’t see why everyone isn’t jumping on this bandwagon faster. I expect even bigger things from these guys in the future.

Stay tuned for more information on an upcoming debut EP this Fall.

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More Fresh Tunes from The Mantles

September 10, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Another new Mantles song? What a great week for music I love. I think for fans of great pop music, there’s not going to be a better release at the end of the year than this band’s new LP (well, that Expert Alterations is stellar too). There’s definitely some sonic changes in the band’s approach this round, and on this single in particular, rocking almost a punk rock approach in the bass line and energy department. Still, you can expect a group this good to get away with hooks, which are making their way with the way the vocals are delivered and enunciated. Look for their album All Odds End via the ever-reliable Slumberland Records on October 16th.

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Bonus Track From Moon Duo!

September 10, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

Whenever a band that just released an album throws another track your way, you take it. Moon Duo, the psychedelic rockers who released Shadow of the Sun earlier this year, have a bonus song from that release to share with you today called “Fadeaway” and it’s packed with even more of that great gritty psych rock that you love from these two. Who knows when we’ll hear from this band again, so take pleasure in the extra track below and if you haven’t already, check out Shadow of the Sun, which is out via Sacred Bones Records.

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Small Black Give Us Even More

September 10, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

It’s been a busy year for Small Black and Team ATH has already shared two new singles from the band so we might as well go on and share a third. This one is called “Back at Bells” and is yet again another gem sure to get you more fired up for the band’s new album. What else is left to say really?

Don’t forget to pick up Best Blues on October 16th via Jagjaguwar.

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FFFX Student/Military Passes On Sale

September 10, 2015 brian.gray Leave a comment

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a discount to a festival to make it easier

…and military types, too!

Go here to buy tickets and you have to be legit. They will ask for your student or military IDs to pick up your tix, but it is a good deal, so get on it. Snap to it, two per order and limited number available.

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Why Aren’t You Listening to Wildhoney?!?

September 10, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’m pretty sure we warned you (through the help of our friends warning us) about how great Wildhoney is? Personally, one of my favorites shows this year included them playing with Expert Alterations at Cheer Ups earlier this year…then caught them again a few weeks later at Hotel Vegas. The Baltimore act crafts a brand of shoegaze that is often bombastic and abrasive, yet can turn in an instant to an innocent fragility that softens the heart. They’re back again already with the brand new Your Face Sideways EP, which is being released by Topshelf on October 16th.

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ATH Premiere: Meet Stiletto Feels

September 10, 2015 nathan.lankford One comment

We here at ATH have long been fans of the craftsmanship of Geoff Earle, formerly of Freshmillions, who now has a brand new project we’d like to introduce you to (and a new record label-GTZ): Stiletto Feels. I’ve been listening to this track quite a bit since Geoff passed it our way; it’s like a blend of Ratatat and MSTRKFT, but with a really smooth soul vocal added to it. You can groove or you can dance, but you’re going to fall in love. It’s going to be the first release for Earle’s new label, GTZ Records, who will be celebrating with a nice Single Release Party on Saturday night over at Empire Control Room. Get into the song below.

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The Sweet Serenades Return!

September 10, 2015 RayRay One comment

I’ve been talking about Swedish group The Sweet Serenades for some time now and I’m overly excited to hear about their return to the music making world. Our new single from the band, “Come Out and Play”, is a sort of Springsteen-esque, driving pop tune complete with shiny vocals and even a slick ass guitar solo towards the end. Yet again this band does a whole lot of good while making it all seem effortless.

Mark your calendars for the release of Animals on October 10th.

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Show Pics: Nick Diamonds @ Holy Mountain (9/8)

September 9, 2015 brian.gray Leave a comment

After last night, Holy Mountain now has eighteen shows left. We had a good opportunity to spend a little time before things get a little nuts as all of the people that now publicly lament the venue’s closing will finally go to a show there. (Yes, that was quite facetious.)

Anyway, Nick Diamonds brought the latest solo music to life and brought along The Tulips for the ride. It was a very loyal crowd. We’ll talk whisky, relocation, blips and bloops, failed lighting and “the scene” and provide all the pics you need to see after the break.

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