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Gotta Share A New Track From Twin Peaks

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unnamed-35Your favorite group of youthful rambunctious rebel rousers from Chicago, Twin Peaks, have got a new single! It’s called “Butterfly” and it’s every bit as exciting as you’d expect from the group, while somehow waxing a little bit softer in the middle of the track. The song has got that grungey garage aesthetic that the band does so well, and features distorted guitars running rampant throughout. I’m quite impressed with the subtle percussion on this track as well, and the way the band switches it up a little in the middle to keep you interested.

Their newest and upcoming album, Down in Heaven, is out May 13th via Grand Jury. Get stoked.

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Can’t Resist This Pop Punk From White Lung

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unnamed-34White Lung are on the way to releasing a new album in May, and while they’re in the lead up to said album, they’ve given us two new singles. The second of which, I am glad to share with you today, is called “Kiss Me When I Bleed” and is a little over two minutes of high-energy pop punk. The song features such excellent lyrics as “I will give birth in a trailer/huffing the gas in the air” and the vocals are this twisted and distorted mix of sinister edge, adding the perfect compliment to the screaming guitars and bombastic percussion. Their upcoming record, Paradise, is out May 6th via Domino Records.

 

“Stay Gone” With Suntrodden

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suntroddenI know weekends can be hard to leave, and it’s difficult to get back into the work week, but we are here for you with tunes that will help that transition. This tune, “Stay Gone,” will ease the pain of Monday as you let your mind stay in the weekend with this gentle indie rock track. There’s a simple elegance to the track– the guitar jangles along, but in no real rush, while the vocals are so lush and mellow. Bits of percussion add the final touches on the song so that you’re swooning through all two minutes. If you like this track, make sure you check out the rest of the debut EP from Atlanta’s Suntrodden, which you can check out right here.

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Fruit Bats Give You Well Crafted Alt-Country

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unnamed-33Fruit Batshas long been the project of Eric Johnson, but it has been some time since we’ve heard any new music from the outfit. Today, that changes with the video/song below. It’s a simple track, with clean acoustic guitar lines that meander through the song, giving the song a tone of melancholy, but with an uplifting undercurrent that slowly creeps in. It’s a great bit of alt-country that will provoke repeated listening and excitement for what else Fruit Bats has in store for you.

“Absolute Loser,” is an absolute winner, and is also the title track from the band’s upcoming full length release. It’s out May 15th via Easy Sound Recording Co.

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A Little Flamenco Never Hurt Nobody

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unnamed-6We keep you pretty well stocked on an endless supply of rad tunes, albeit those that normally lean toward the indie rock/alternative/punk/folk genres. Today, I’m going to mix it up a little bit and make you broaden your horizons with this track, “Roco y Corrales (Por Sevillanas).” This song, by father and son duo, Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus, is a dark swirl of celloand acoustic guitar, appealing to traditional flamenco music, but holding you enraptured with its instrumental storytelling. You hear a lot of the same-old, same-old, so why not branch out and take a listen to this excellent track? If you like it, they’ve got a new album coming out on May 13th called Al Viento, which will be released via InFin.

 

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Yes! More Kevin Morby!

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unnamed-32If you haven’t taken the time to familiarize yourself with Kevin Morby yet, it’s really time for you to sit on down and take a listen, as his entrancing brand of rock will have you swooning. The latest track/video he has released is “Dorothy,” which you can take in below, and it’s a blazing dose of americana influenced rock and roll. What I’m most fond of on this number is the way the unique vocals of Morby are both mirrored and complimented by the instrumentation. You get the fuzzy guitars that blend with his voice, and then that ragtime piano that comes and goes through the mix, juxtaposing with the buzzing main focus of the song. Take a listen and watch the video below, and buckle up forSinging Saw, which is out on April 15th viaDead Oceans.

 

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We F*cked Up Friday!

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Sometimes there are so many things that we are either exposed to early and forget about, or are a little late to the party in getting to share with you. With that in mind, going into the weekend, I wanted to start a new feature post series called We F*cked Up Friday! in which we give you a few tracks/videos that we may have missed in posting throughout the week, but that are mandatory listening before you head into the next week. We’re gonna keep it snappy and just give you the song and vital details, since we’re already running late. Enjoy.

New single/video from Frightened Rabbit in anticipation of their new album, Painting of a Panic Attack, out April 8th via Canvasback/ Atlantic Records.

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Eskimeaux shared another great track off their mini album, Year of the Rabbit,which is out April 15th via Double Double Whammy Records. Preorder here.

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The Dandy Warhols released a killer dark dance single for their latest upcoming album,Distortland, which is out April 8th.

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Thoughts Bring The Post Rock

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12698286_582460851930203_7633473811964453189_oA good day is one that ranges widely in musical genres, so to bring you up to the level of genre-spreading that we’re on, I thought I’d share this post-rock track from Brighton’s Thoughts. This track, “Tuck” is a great example of a grower, one that you’ve gotta jam a few times before you can really dig in. That being said, once you press play, you’ll get an inkling at the allure; big guitars stream through, combining with blasts of cymbal crashes that give you a hint of the blast that this song is. Take a listen and be sure to turn it up loud and channel your nostalgia for early post rock!

 

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Big Thief Are (Gonna Be) Huge

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12747536_1154935807850468_5823245791877167118_oI first had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Big Thief a few months back when they stopped into town and opened for Here We Go Magic. Instantly, their live act caught my attention– the striking and unique vocals of front lady,Adrianne Lenker creating a distinct impression from the start. I’m pleased to share with you a single from their upcoming album,Masterpiece, with you today. “Real Love” plays with the start/stop format of a track, and combines folk and rock aspects. My favorite aspect of the song is the way the vocals mirrorand play with the guitar parts, making the track come across as simultaneously soft and jagged. Take a listen and get ready for this band to be all the rage in internet land… and check them out at SXSW!

Masterpiece will be out May 27th via Saddle Creek Records.

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Synthpop Jam From Dinner

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12733419_1119320051420631_232698997424339021_nWe know you love the weirdo synth pop that Dinner brings to the table, and so we know you’ll love the latest single from the gentleman. “Cool As Ice” is premiering today via the format of this odd video below, on which you’ll see some quality lip syncing and the finest of video editing. More importantly, you’ll hear the great new track, which is synthy and poppy as promised, but in a grainy lo-fi fashion and the vocals are impossibly deep. Take a listen below and get ready to catch Dinner at SXSW as well as his upcoming album,Psychic Lovers, which is out April 1st viaCaptured Tracks.

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