Author: nathan.lankford

Show Preview: Tallest Man on Earth @ The Paramount (8/28)

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Date Tuesday, August 28th
Location Paramount Theatre
Doors 700 pm
Tickets $30 from Austin Theatre

I can’t tell you how excited I am to see Tallest Man on Earth again, not to mention the fact that his music seems perfectly fitting to the inherent beauty of Austin’s Paramount Theatre.  He’s surely going to play a great deal off his excellent new album, There’s No Leaving Now, but you know he’ll play some gems like “King of Spain” too.  I’m just excited I’ll get to hear him somewhere other than Antones, as I think he deserves a better audience than that typically chatty venue.  Strand of Oaks will be opening the evening, so make sure to get there by 8 when the show starts.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/The_Tallest_Man_on_Earth_-_1904.mp3]

Download:The Tallest Man on Earth – 1904 [MP3]

 

New (ish) Dream Pop from Holidays

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Not quite sure why I haven’t heard of Holidays yet, but I’m glad I came across them today.  This Roma group have crafted an album of perfect dream pop that I wish I had stumbled upon earlier in the summer–better late than never, am I right? It’s filled with an homage to all your favorite American bands of the moment, using warm electronic sounds and California surf rock to sculpt hooks galore.  If you’re into this jam, which I know you will be, you can head over to Keep It Yours Records and pick up the Young Love LP from Holidays; it’ll carry you through the rest of these warm summer days.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/02-Lazy-Diamonds.mp3]

Download:Holidays – Lazy Diamonds [MP3]

New Tunes from Life In Film

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Man, I’m really excited to bring you this new tune from Life In Film, a little known British group that should be making waves over here soon.  They’ve just put out their Needles & Pins EP, and it’s got some great hits on it that I think you’ll all enjoy.  Okay, I can definitely hear hints of Chris Martin in the vocals, but I can overlook that.  The construction of the song is what happens to turn me on here, with these bright angular guitar sounds, sometimes stuttering a bit in the middle of the track.  It ends up crafting this wonderful single that I’m going to dare you not to love.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Needles-Pins.mp3]

Download:Life In Film – Needles & Pins [MP3

New Tunes from Twerps

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If you remember last year, then you remember Twerps, especially if you followed our site closely.  They had a runner-up best of year song on our year-end list, and their self-titled album also made the cut.  News hit yesterday about a new 7″ from the Australian bunch coming your way September 17th via Chapter Music.  This tune’s a lot more upbeat than what you might have gotten from the group in the past, and Marty seems to be having a bit of fun with his vocal performance.  In my opinion, this band can’t do a single thing wrong with their music, and I’m sure you’ll feel the same after jamming this track.

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New Jam from Beast Patrol

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With such a ferocious name you might have an intimidating sound in mind when you first put on Beast Patrol, but let me assure you that won’t be anywhere near the actual outcome.  Their debut EP, Fierce & Grateful, is on its way on September 25th, and this track sort of employs sonic similarities to Beach House, but with a heavier swirling guitar and limited electronic notes wrapped behind.  Hopefully people give this group a chance, as there’s definitely something incredibly special happening with this tune here.

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Friday Show Round Up @ Austin, Texas

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Man, there’s tons of good local acts doing their things all over the great city of Austin, so I just wanted to highlight a few of the must see acts…you can pick your favorite, or hop all about.

Deep Time w/ Hidden Ritual and Blackgum @ Mohawk  — $6 — Doors @ 9 PM

Calm Blue Sea opening for Ours @ Emos East — $15 — Doors @ 8 PM

Mother Falcon w/ Les Rav and Shakey Graves @ The Parish — $10 — Doors @ 8 PM

The Preservation w/ Bobby Jealousy and Major Major Major @ Frank — $6 — Doors @ 9:30 PM

Here’s a hit by Deep Time and Calm Blue Sea to get you in the mood:

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Fresh New Indie Pop from The Hermit Crabs

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Indie pop fans rejoice; the Hermit Crabs are back!  Our friends over at Matinee Recordings are about to release another four song EP from the much heralded Scottish group, which is the band’s first release since 2009!  The Time Relentless EP comes out via the label on September 4th, and the first hit from the record is beautiful.  Clearly the harmonies we all love about great indie pop are present, almost from the instant you press play.  They add a nice little touch with a wayward guitar line dancing and twirling around the vocals in the background.  Bet this is going to be one helluva release.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Stop_This_Now.mp3]

Download: The Hermit Crabs – Stop This Now [MP3]

Sweet Rocker from Something Fierce

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I’m always down to represent for Dirtnap Records, especially when they come into Texas to dip their toes in our rock n’ roll talent pool.  They’re set to release a one of a kind (1000 copies only/ever) split between Houston’s Something Fierce and Denton’s Occult Detective Club.   I’m personally excited because it signals a bunch of new material that’s supposed to come from Something Fierce in early 2013 (if the world doesn’t end).  Our first listen comes from the Houston act, and it demonstrates how the band has grown up, giving up a tight little effort filled with chugging energy and bratty swagger. My favorite!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/WarlordsOfInformation.mp3]

Download:Something Fierce – Warlords Of Information [MP3]

New Trickling Track from Mark Eitzel

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It’s weird how the music world works, heralding an act one minute and disregarding the net.  I don’t know, I try not to get too caught up in the hype or the hoopla, so I’m definitely going to share this new Mark Eitzel tune with you.  You hopefully recognize Mark’s name from American Music Club, but now he’s going it alone again with his new offering, Don’t Be A Stranger.  This record is coming out on October 2nd via Merge Records, and the label’s thinking it’s going to be his best work in decades…along the lines of Five Leaves Left and Harvest Moon.  Definitely interested to hear the whole collection after letting this song carry me away for a bit.

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New Music from Dana Falconberry

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Alright, so I’m a few weeks behind on this gem from Austinite Dana Falconberry, but better late than never right? Dana will be releasing her latest album Leelanau on October 12th, and if it sounds anything like this tune below, it’s going to win her a huge following.  Her guitar is quiet, almost muted, but her incredible voice really warms you over.  Her playfulness in the middle of the track helps differentiate this number from your average fare, but that’s what I’ve come to expect from Falcoberry’s work.  It’s such an intimate listen, and one that’s ultimately rewarding. Hoping it makes its way onto your playlist.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/02-02-Lake-Charlievoix-V2-Mastered.mp3]

Download:Dana Falconberry – Lake Charlievoix [MP3]

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