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Slightly Late To The Sound Is Lovv Party

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12105692_974108899317683_5383572954570277394_n Sound Is Lovv released their debut EP, Shipwrecks, back in October, so forgive me on the tardiness, but it’s important that I share this track with you all. This band is based in L.A. and from what I’ve heard of this most recent album, they make streamlined shoegaze that is heavy on the instrumentation. The track below, “Take Me With You,” is a blistering rock track, but it’s a little different take on shoe gaze than I’m normally down with– the guitars aren’t too distorted and sound fairly clean, along with the cymbal heavy percussion. Take a listen and see what you think.

You can pick up that EP over here on their band camp page, if you like what you’re hearing.

 

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Get Folksy With It: Eight Belles

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12360058_972750432819383_7431016118482916616_nEight Belles are an indie-folk duo who hail from Oakland and put a little americana spin on their folk tunes. The song I’ve got from them below shows the blending of these genres in the true style of the band; the tempo is slowed and gives way to the impressive vocal performance of Jessi Phillips and the gentle blending of instruments shows the great balance of the group. Subtle violin and piano duel in the background, but if you listen, you’ll hear the real build as the track progresses to its end. “Darkness in Me” is taken from their sophomore album that just came out on Saint Rose Records. You can go stream the rest of the album here.

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Got The Holiday Blues? So Does This Tune From Indian Lakes

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11882348_996099560442676_8698950030090248899_oFrom Indian Lakes is the project of Joey Vannucchi out of Yosemite California, making transcendent folk music, centered around his airy vocals. He’s shared with us this new seasonal inspired track, called “Bad Holiday,” which is a stunningly beautiful take on holiday music, and a nice treat away from the endless cycle of those same Christmas songs that you seem to hear over and over. While it is a little morose, it’s still a beautifully crafted song; the guitar and instrumentation are all very subtle and minimalist, while the vocals command center stage. Take a listen.

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Hazy Psych From Levitation Room

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12240383_781517001959479_5592848956067417195_oWhen trolling for songs in internet land, one must always check with the labels they know are always killing it, so naturally, Burger Records is responsible for North LA’s Levitation Room. This track, “Crystal Ball,” is pretty much your textbook psych rock, but that doesn’t mean it’s plain or not worth a listen. It’s got a solidly catch choral hook as well as 70s-esque vocals, plus an overall mystical vibes surrounding the song. Their debut full length album, ETHOS, is due out in February, so keep your ears to the ground for more from the band.

 

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Have You Heard The New Damien Jurado Track?

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131016-damien-juradoSecretly Canadian can always be counted on to have some of the best artists on their label, and so it’s no surprise that Damien Jurado finds his home there. Making ethereal, acoustic guitar driven tracks out of Seattle, Jurado has accumulated a long line of albums over the years, but it seems like with his upcoming release, Visions Of Us On The Land, he’s adding a bit of a power punch to his tunes. This new track, “Exit 353,” brings fuzzy guitars and a rock and roll finish that will have you screaming along with Damien as he rounds the song out with the repeated, emotional line, “I was alone there.” It’s a great track, and one that you’ll find yourself revisiting again and again–listen for yourself.

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Fresh Track From The Besnard Lakes

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besnardWhat is there really to say about The Besnard Lakes, other than that they’ve been around for a little over a decade, making progressive pop music that has become a silent staple in the indie rock world? Well, the band is back with this new single, “The Plain Moon,” which has got a definite New Pornos-vibe going on; there’s a great deal of layering and texture to the song. The guitars are a bit bluesy and growl in the bottom of the mix, while the translucent vocals showcase build on each other, all parts equally distorted. The band’s got a new album due out on January 16th via Jagjaguwar, which is called A Colisuem Complex Museum. You can go preorder it here.

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Fiery Shoegaze From Sennen

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sennenSometimes you find some gems when you’re wading through the internet, looking for sweet tracks. Today’s find was from London’s Sennen, who add a little blister to their shoe gazing indie rock. This track, “Autopilot,” shows their ability to slow-burn, as the song starts off pretty mellow and builds its way up to a full blown crescendo. Their new album, First Light, comes out February 26th of next year on Indelabel. Take a listen below and don’t forget to turn it up loud.

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Can’t Not Post This New(ish) Jaill Track

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554844_10151810706820416_1486782336_nWe’ve brought you the latest news on Jaill over the years, so whenever we hear a new track from the Wisconsin group, we’ve gotta throw it your way. It seems that with this new single, “Port of Call,” Jaill have also announced a new cassette called Wherever It Be that’s coming out on Infinity Cat Records in just a little while on January 8th. The song below is a mellow take on a pop track, with a laid back beat and easy streaming synths that glide in and out. Similarly, the vocals are distorted and high pitched, balancing out the fuzzy guitars. Take a listen and see what you think.

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ATX Spotlight: Golden Dawn Arkestra

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music_play-2 You should probably already know about Golden Dawn Arkestra in some capacity, as they’re one of Austin’s own, but have you heard this new single, “Stargazer,” yet? No? Well, press play below and get ready to take a journey with this group into past, present and future, or perhaps another dimension. This song starts slowly and mysteriously, the female vocals entering the mix like heavy fog, as subtle guitar winds its way through the song, and the elements begin to join in. Then, the band launches in full force into the 70s swirling disco that simultaneously makes you want to dance and watch a crime-fighting action show. They’ve got a new LP coming out next February, and if it’s anything like this first single, we’re in for a real treat. Take a listen.

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Slightly Late To The Party: Vivid Dreams

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Perhaps this track is a few weeks old– but that doesn’t make it any less good. Vivid Dreams are an NYC based group who make hazy psych tinged rock and roll. The song below, “Alpha and Omega” is a burst of simmering energy that will surely help you get through this Friday and into the weekend. It’s got twangy guitar that crisply cuts through the mix and mild vocals that add an eerie spin on the otherwise clean rock. The band’s releasing an EP sometime this spring called Terror in the Rays, so be sure to keep your ears open for that.

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