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New Austin Music Dropping Today

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Today is one of those weird days where you look through your email and everything reeks of Austin. Feel like it’s our duty to spend some time and give a little coverage to those working in our city, even if its just the littlest bump. We’ve got old friends, old standbys and an artist I’ve just been getting into, so I’ll let you decide which is which!

Genuine Leather – “Tear It Down” (The Animal Farm)

BLK ODYSSY – Diamonds & Freaks (Earthchild/Empire)

Ram Vela – “Fight or Flight” (Self-Released)

A Giant Dog – “Different Than” (Merge Records)

Certain Times Share Spectral, Release Desire

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I have made sure you were more than aware of Desire, the brand new LP from Brooklyn’s Certain Times; today is the actual release day, so we’re celebrating by offering a glimpse of another tune, “Spectral.” When listening through the whole of the record, the band’s brand of synth pop plays with the contrast between the dark and playful sides of the genre, with this new single living more in the darkened side, slowed down by the pulse of the tune. You can see this juxtaposed with a track like “Power,” which holds this incredible bounce that pulses and grooves; it’s like Sleigh Bells, but good! All of Desire is filled with tunes bouncing back and forth with catchy groves and textured synth work, so stream the whole thing HERE, or grab it from Double Phantom Records.

Your Heart Breaks Shares New Single with Kimya Dawson and David Christian

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We are just over a month away from the release of the new album from Your Heart Breaks, and they continue to amaze me with the incredible voices who’ve lent their voices to the project. Having already brought in one of my favorites in John Samson, they seem intent on upping the ante by adding Kimya Dawson and Comet Gain‘s David Christian. The song’s set to a steady gallop, with little accents hanging in the background, but it leaves plenty of room for great lyricism and vocal work. I forgot how playful and charming Dawson could be, but David’s performance transported me back to the late 90s when I first heard Comet Gain…it should say enough about their songwriting that Clyde Petersen was able to get all these great voices together to life their craft. I’m thinking the Wrack Line might be a secret charmer you should all put on your radar; it drops on July 7th via Kill Rock Stars.

American Trappist Share Nobody’s Laughing, Drop Poison Reverse

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Today is the day you can immerse yourself in the splendor of the latest LP from Philly’s American Trappist, offering up a solemn bit of slowcore. I love all the space the band leave in this song, letting the emotion just drop through the speakers and seep into your skin. There’s something about it that reminds me of Mazzy Star in the vocals, even with a male lead as opposed to Hope; it has something to do with the way the notes just kind of hang in the air, floating like bubbles, waiting to pop as the melody hits your ears. Give Poison Reverse a listen and let the slow burn start your weekend.

Marry Cherry Share Colors Single

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A little over a year ago we introduced you to new psychedelic bangers Marry Cherry, who gave us a rad video for one of their early singles. This past week, they dropped “Colors,” picking up on those heavy riffs and wailing walls of noise, sonically tying the song into the track’s title as it encourages you to see that wash of ROYGBIV. Although they bring in the headstrong brand of psych, I love how they’re always flirting with proper melody, giving just the faintest hint of pop sensibility to the layered rock n’ roll swagger they’re pushing through the speakers. Drop in to this tune today!

Chapter Music Share Another Single from the Particles Reissue

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Slow days mean you can dive to the bottom of your emails and pick out the true gems, like this track from the Particles. You can immediately hear why everyone in our circle is so excited to get their hands on this 1980s Bubblegum reissue. A nice little shuffling guitar line runs underfoot, with the bob and weave from the bass lines while the drums play it extra snappy. It all reaches its apex when you toss it in with the candied vocals, just in case you needed something to sweeten the deal here. In addition to this single, Chapter Music have also made two other tracks available, giving you a total of 5 tunes to hear for those who are just being introduced to the charms. The reissue will be available on July 7th, with US folks able to grab it from Seasick.

Fleur Bleu E Prep Debut Album, Share Single

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If you find yourself drifting a bit today, then might I suggest you dive into this new track from Parisian outfit Fleur Bleu E, accompanying the announcement of their debut LP. Almost instantly you’re steeped in this almost ambient vocal; it’s as if you’re ears are being caressed ever so carefully from the inside. It’s likely we’d probably file this under dream pop, but the way that it creates this cinematic vibration seems to supersede the genre…could just be me. Anyways, escapist pop music is at its best here, so keep an eye out for Unrequited Love this Fall via Pan European Recordings.

Bingo Boys Release Freak Out & Leave, Share Stuck

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Sometimes you just need your hair blown back by a furiously paced track, and there aren’t a whole lot of bands doing it better than the Bingo Boys. They’ve just dropped Freak Out & Leave, drawing comparisons to bands like the Spits, likely owing to that darkly tinged punk that kicks the track into gear. While I’m on board with that, I appreciate how things open a slightly poppier feel as the vocals push the pace too, all the way to the howl just before the 1 minute mark. Quick and punchy, give the tune a listen then dive into the rest of the record!

Tough Age Share Paradise by Another Name

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Described by the label as a twee punk ripper, I couldn’t stay away from this fresh new Tough Age track; it’s the last single before they drop their brand new LP next week. Bonus points go to the band’s label Bobo Integral for the spot on description here, which, of course, I absolutely love to death. Tossing in these quick jangling guitars, listeners will struggle to keep their toes from tapping all the way through this track, matching the snappy drum work step by step. And, you’re absolutely going to get blown away by the sweetness of the vocals, dropping in hook after hook with the perfect rise and fall. Waiting Here will be out next Friday, so be sure to pick it up!

Lifeguard Share Alarm Single

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We should all get used to hearing the name Lifeguard, or at least that’s what I’m hoping for the young band; they’ll be releasing their debut for Matador Records, compiling a 2022 EP with another EP of fresh tunes…one of which you’ll get below. It’s really hard to decide what the draw is, and by that, I mean there’s just so much to love. There’s this driving rhythm, propelled by phenomenal drum work and this sublimely steady bass groove, leaving plenty of open space though for the guitars. And those guitars, they twist and they turn, operating in the most succinct non-linear fashion, all the while offering up discordant noise and sharp, angular notes that ring in the air. None of that even comes close to the personal connection I have with the vocal delivery, particularly as there’s a whispering bit on this tune offering just a glimmer of melody. They’ll be releasing Crowd Can Talk/Dressed in Trenches on July 7th, with a huge tour in the latter Summer months. Check out the live video of their new single below, recorded at Steve Albini’s studio (not sure who it is, but think he was dating Matt Healy?). You can find the recorded version and grab the release HERE.

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