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Bill Botting Announces Album

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bbWhile I know we were all more-than-bummed when Allo Darlin’ called it quits, there’s promise in the future, especially knowing that Bill Botting (the AD bass player) has already announced a solo outing. Now, it’s not exactly what one would expect, with a little bit more of a folk influence, though he’s still employing the band’s tendency for great melodies. On this track, there’s a gentle female vocal accompaniment, perfectly accenting Bottle’s seeming Western drawl. Bill Botting & the Two Drink Minimums will release their album, Better Friends, on March 10th via Fika Recordings…an always reliable source of great music.

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New Old Song from Maryn of All Dogs

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190208_551069057652_62117082_nI loved the All Dogs LP, and I ran around town during SXSW to catch them as many times as I could, so in that spirit, I’m bringing you this fresh old tune from Maryn Jones. She aims to keep herself busy in the new year by recording old solo tracks that never made it onto any releases…the promise is to get one out every few weeks. Live, Maryn’s powerful, so I love the contrast of that performer with the solemn note this song seems to hit. Old or new, this song’s great, and I can’t wait to hear more of the tunes she’ll unearth this year!

Brand New Tune from Lomelda

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lomeldaIt’s a new year, and what better way to start off than by revisiting one of my favorites, Lomelda. Hannah Read has a sensation voice, coming in with a softened smokiness here. I like the muffled strum of guitar moving just beneath the mix, with the piano twinkling brightly to add pace and rhythm to the tune. Such beauty and promise in 2017 is a remarkable way to start things off, so enjoy this tune…and look for Hannah’s voice to sparkle in the forthcoming Tres Oui EP we’re putting out in February.

Day For Night Recap

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day-for-night-sun-324We heard such great things about the inaugural Day for Night Fest that B. Gray and I just had to attend this year…that and Aphex Twin was playing. It was definitely a special experience, with far more highs than lows, thus rendering this year’s festival a success in our eyes.

You can follow below for our highlights. And stay tuned for more photos from B.

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Watch This Bent Video

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Bent just released their brand new LP, Snakes and Shapes, via our fave, Emotional Response. They just upped this rad video, which though it seems like casual footage, actually follows along the lyrical content. The song celebrates the band’s brooding post-punk aesthetic, bordering on rambunctious, yet with enough restraint to hold onto the song. It’s likely you’ll find yourself indulging in repeated listens, as you should, and if you’re so inclined, you should pick up the album why you’re at it; it’s available HERE.

Meatbodies Announce New Album

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meatbodies-credit-ada-rajkovic-copy-2Seven degrees of Ty Segall continues with Fuzz‘s Chad Ubovich announcing his latest Meatbodies release, Alice…said to be a concept album. While some of the guitar work has the heavy distorted hand, I think it’s spun in such a way that this tune has more of an accessible groove to it. Guitar’s knife through the background, but the vocals have this tone that bursts through brightly, clearing out room for one helluva jam. Alice will be released via In the Red Records next year, and it’ll definitely bring something we’ll all be looking at with anticipation.

Show Spotlight: Holiday Revue @ Cheer Up Charlies (12.17)

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revueIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with a great Holiday Revue show, like the one at Cheer Up Charlies on Saturday night. The show features Botany, Big Bells, Wintertime Fun Band (members of BBall Shorts), David Israel and Shivery Shakes. As if the musical line-up wasn’t solid enough, they’ll also be holding a raffle with goodies from Super Secret Records, Western Vinyl and our ATH Records…plus much more. All you have to do is bring socks or underwear to the show to donate to ARCH, which with the cold coming in is definitely a worthy cause for us all to participate in. There’s more on the event HERE, and some songs to enjoy below.

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ATX Spotlight: Hunter Jones Unleash Jordan Year

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hunterjonesIn what’s been an incredible year for Austin’s music scene, Hunter Jones look to add their name to that list right before the year draws to a close. The band employ those slightly jangly, slightly dreamy tones throughout the entirety of Jordan Year. There’s a calming quality working here, always present, even when they pick up the pace on my favorite track, “Fast Song.” I’m also partial to “Maybe,” but those are just my picks for standout tracks. You can grab the new mini-album via bandcamp, or pick it up in cassette format via Outer Limit Records.

Digging on REXX

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rexxWhoa! You’ve got to get into REXX. It’s like spastic proto punk, except there’s this huge undercurrent of pop sensibility brooding beneath the angular discord of squalling guitars. Personally, I think the rhythm section needs a medal; it’s the precision drumming that really brings this track success. It almost sounds like the band are bringing about a flavor akin to Les Savy Fav, but it just so happens they’re a tad more upbeat. Just going to play this song as many times as I can before the release of their To Communicate EP, which comes out this Friday via Danger Collective Records.

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New Music from Mr. Elevator

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mrelevatorThe hits just keep coming, and I’m happy that this Mr. Elevator tune was saved for the end of 2016, leaving us with the promise of more enjoyment in the new year. There’s a nostalgic bend in the tunes, harkening back to the purity of the late 60s/early 70s when psychedelia started getting reintroduced to the mainstream. Still, the band add some modern twists such as the electronic element here and there to bring the sound into the future. The band releases When the Morning Greets You on February 10th via Rad Cat Records.

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