Author: nathan.lankford

New Tunes from Bottomless Pit

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This band really excites me.  Bottomless Pit received a lot of rave reviews with their last effort, and now the band is set to return with their new album, Blood Under the Bridge, on Comedy Minus One Records.  As someone who is personally tired of all the same old electronic pop music coming our way, I love the fact that this new single just rocks along, using discordant guitars to create a nice little wall of post-punk.  Praise the return of guitars!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/38souls.mp3]

Download: Bottomless Pit – 38 Souls [MP3]

New Tunes from Jaill

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It seems like August is shaping up to be a month for guitars, and well, minimal electronic intrusion. One of those bands, Jaill, is ready to prep the release of their new album, That’s How We Burn, with our friends over at Sub Pop.  While their latest single has hints of modern post rock, the rest of the album has a nostalgic sound to it, one that sounds like The Feelies on speed.  Guess that’s my impression. Whatever the sound, you’ll surely fall for this band.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/01-The-Stroller-1.mp3]

Download: Jaill – The Stroller [MP3]

Show Review: Islands @ The Parish (7/6)

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Many people were over at La Zona Rosa last night grooving to Edward Sharpe, and I get the attraction–there are some good tunes there.  But, for me, it came down to choosing the guy from the Unicorns, not the guy from IMA ROBOT (Edward).  On top of that, I have to admit that its hard to dislike anything Islands do.  Follow the jump for the full review and fancy photos.

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New Tunes from Two Wounded Birds

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Here’s a band you might dig if you’re into the whole surf-pop array of the music world.  Two Wounded Birds hail from the UK, and they’re currently backing The Drums on tour, but don’t let that mislead you in any way, as their sound isn’t quite like that.  It’s got a real beach feel, but with a silky croon over it, that for some reason reminds me of Twin Peaks.  I don’t know though, that’s just me; you be the judge of this track.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/01-My-Lonesome.mp3]

Download: Two Wounded Birds – My Lonesome

New Tunes from The Jameses

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Late last week, Captured Tracks, one of our favorite labels, let word slip that they would be releasing the full length album by Florida band The Jameses.  No date on that yet, but you can order the band’s self-released 7″ now, which features the track “The Haunted Rider.”  This jam was kicking around my house all weekend; it’s got a bit of that hollow vocal soundtrack, giving a distant feel, but positioned next to the melody, it provide a sublime listening reaction.  Give it a try folks.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/The-Jameses-The-Haunted-Rider.mp3]

Download: The Jameses – The Haunted Rider [MP3]

New Tunes from Dent May

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If you read our Best of 09′ albums you might remember that we included Dent May in the Top 25.  Luckily, news has come our way (via GvsB) that there will be new Dent material coming our way soon.  No word on an exact release date, but a 7″ should appear sometime this summer by way of Forest Family Records.  You can’t ever go wrong with new tunes from Dent, no matter what time of year, so enjoy this little number, and we’ll keep you posted on the release date.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/01-That-Feeling.mp3]

Download: Dent May – That Feeling [MP3]

Edward Sharpe @ La Zona Rosa (7/6)

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Date Tuesday, July 6th
Location La Zona Rosa
Doors 800p
Tickets SOLD OUT

Man, It seems Edward Shapre and the Magnetic Zeros are way more popular than I expected. That’s no surprise really, as their record, From Below, is really something special.  The band will be coming to Austin on Tuesday night to a sold out crowd, though you know there will be scalpers and what not offering tickets.  I mean, its definitely something worth trying to get into, and maybe he’ll play that one song from the commercial.  As a matter of fact, we’ll offer that song up to you today for your listening pleasure.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/02-Janglin-1.mp3]

Download: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Janglin [MP3]

Islands @ The Parish (7/6)

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Date Tuesday, July 6th
Location Parish
Doors 800p
Tickets $10 HERE

When haven’t we been fans of Islands?  Since the split of his old band, we’ve loved everything Nic Diamonds has done, and Islands is no exception.  They’ll be making their way through town, and as things have been slow as of late, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to catch a great band in our fair city.  You’ll also get a chance to watch Steel Phantoms and Active Child, the opening bands, who have also been building a name for themselves.  So why not go check out this great show? Excatly, you have no reason, so we’ll see you there.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Islands-Vapours.mp3]

Download: Islands – Vapours [MP3]


Free Album from Spirit Night

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You cannot argue with getting free music in the morning can you?  Well, lucky for you I’ve discovered this killer band from West Virginia named Spirit Night.  They sort of remind me of a lot of the lo-fi efforts going around, but they have a lot of strong melodies that really bring the songs to fruition for the listeners.  Their album is titled What We Will Be, and its chock full of really solid tracks, all worthy of a good listen this Monday morning.  You can get it free HERE, or listen to the following track for a sneak preview of the goods.

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Download: Spirit Night – Green Street [MP3]

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