Day: March 23, 2018

SXSW Awards – 2018

March 23, 2018 RayRay Leave a comment

Your friendly neighborhood ATH staff members have emerged from SXSW week and I think we’re all finally ready to reminiscence on what transpired. As we’ve done in the past, it seems like a perfect time to hand out some awards for the festival with superlatives that we made up like 5 minutes ago. Keep in mind we saw a lot of bands, had a bit to drink, and ventured out to more venues than we can possibly remember. So buckle up, hit the jump and see who we deemed worthy and deserving of our very prestigious awards.

Hear Another Cozy Slippers Gem

March 23, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Cozy Slippers first came on my radar a few weeks ago when Jigsaw Records put up a new single from the group’s Postcards EP. Well, good news is they’ve now offered up another fine item for your streaming pleasure. I like the tonal quality from the opening minute, almost ticking you into a post-punk vibe before settling into the rising/falling vocal harmonies that subdue any pop aficionado. They’re playful in their craft, trading hooks, dare I say, back and forth. It’s a song you’ll find hard to pull yourself away from; the Postcards EP will drop on April 20th.

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Stream The Journey for the Giant Jelly Bean

March 23, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

What? You had no idea there was an album titled The Journey for the Giant Jelly Bean coming out? Well, it’s out now, and you can stream it. Jarebear is the new namesake for Jared from Zoltars and the Infinites…two powerhouse Austin acts; he’s taken the time over the last decade or so to craft an album of garage rock hits for both kids and their parents. The premise of the record relies upon the search for a giant jelly bean that will save the world; each song is like a perfect chapter in the grander story. You’ll have to stream it below to figure out what happens in the end. Congrats Jared!

<a href="http://jarebear.bandcamp.com/album/the-journey-for-the-giant-jelly-bean">The Journey for the Giant Jelly Bean by Jarebear</a>

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Dark Pop From Ganser

March 23, 2018 RayRay Leave a comment

It seems like the dark, new wave pop movement is coming back in full force, and as a fan of the genre, I am in full support of the resurgence. One of the innovators of the revival is Chicago based outfit Ganser. The group creates a dark pop sound full of distorted and slick bass lines with synths and emotional vocals to boot. You should definitely check out this new single “Avoidance” to see what I’m talking about.

Ganser will release new album Odd Talk on April 20th via No Trend Records.

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Enjoying This New Bent Denim

March 23, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Bent Denim is definitely in the ascending stages of their career, with the likes of GFP and Stereogum giving the band consistent coverage, and deservedly. There’s something nostalgic in the sound, something 2000 era Jade Tree fans would’ve definitely adored. The vocals have this fragile earnestness, yet a sense of ebbing longing that captures the emotional appeal necessary to connect with a listener. While clocking in at just under 2 minutes, there’s plenty to digest, plus you can return with ease…and you’ll want to! Town and Country will be out on May 11th.

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