Premiere: Harmony From Porcelain

When some folks around here try to claim that the Austin music scene is “dead” or somehow “not like the old days,” I usually just respond that those people simply aren’t paying attention. As an example, locals Porcelain put out this amazing self-titled LP last year that totally rips and should have been seen on even more year ends lists. Making things even more exciting, the band has more new tunes planned this year, including this new track called “Harmony.” It will introduce itself with a pure force of energy, matching gritty vocals with a total alt-rock meets grunge feel. You simply must check it out below.

This song is part of a new single EP which is available for purchase this Friday, July 9th via fellow local label Todo Records.

Premiere: MK Naomi Revive the Emo Vibes

Our past emo selves continue to emerge here in the ATH offices as many new bands keep hitting us with those past life vibes. For many of us, myself included, those mid-west days never truly left and I am loving the emergence of new groups like Boston’s MK Naomi who not only carry the torch, yet evolve and grow the sound. New single “Wasserland,” as example, certainly has a Rainer Maria, pop emo feeling, but also adds in these lovely vocal harmonies and tight drum fills to create something fresh. Keep these coming!

Say hi to MK Naomi on IG or pre-order their new EP Dream Hiss on bandcamp. It’s out on June 20th and comes in a fancy purple cassette version!

Check Out Alive from Ghostwoman

Canadian duo and powerhouse GHOSTWOMAN came on our team’s radar back in 2022 with the release of their debut, self-title LP. This year the pair have some planned European fall tour dates along with a brand new LP entitled Welcome to the Civilized World coming near the end of summer. Of course new tunes will be incoming as the release date draws closer, including this new jam called “Alive.” I can already envision myself heading into West Texas with this one as I hit the road and melt into the groovy Americana of it all. Sometimes our friends to the north can make the best southern states inspired tunes.

Pre-orders for Welcome to the Civilized World are live now via Full Time Hobby. The album is out on September 5th.

Hotline TNT Deliver Again

Hey, Hotline TNT is coming into town tomorrow at ACL Live and you should definitely join me there! They open up for Hippo Campus and tickets are still available. As if they are heavily promoting the Texas dates, the NYC upstarts also just dropped this new tune called “Break Right” and I am excited for the potential to see it live tomorrow. It leans a bit more into a softer melody at first as it slowly builds into some lovely moments of classic indie rock. Beautiful song.

Hotline TNT will release this track as part of their new album Raspberry Moon which is due out June 20th via Third Man Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Subsonic Eye Deliver Another Hit

Boy do we love our friends in Subsonic Eye and their wildly fun take on indie rock meets shoegaze. The band has yet another LP planned for this year called Singapore Dreaming, and we couldn’t be more excited to see how the band has grown across an impressive five full lengths. Prior to the June 11th release date, we of course have some previews. Today’s jam called “My iPhone Screen” comes available on all streaming platforms but also with an intimate live recording as well. Check both out below and hit pre-order on the new album via Topshelf Records.

ATX Spotlight: Gustave Ochoa

Per discussions with lots of pals in the music community here in ATX, it’s often easy to get bogged down with the current state of scenes and styles – rock, shoegaze, gimmicks, and what have you. While combing through it all, often it is a welcome change to find an artist who can cut loose from the norm and get back to true songwriting at its core. Really, that’s what Austin has always been about.

If you are yet to know the name, my pal Gustave Ochoa looks to carry on that great legend and mystique of Texas songwriters with his new debut solo EP Highwire. With his lyrics and style, Ochoa is clearly gifting us with a small glimpse into some of the things he holds most dear and closest to his chest. I have always found some of the best and most classic singer/songwriter moments come in those moments of personal vulnerability. You gotta check this one out below or over on Spotify. Stay tuned for heard rumors of more to come.

Dianogah Release Massive Box Set & New Single

Wild that this past weekend at the Austin Record Convention I spent some time latching onto the few vendors and locals who had the same sort of passion about the late 90s and early 00s emo scene. We tend to find each other. Now not to say that Chicago based Dianogoh are strictly in that genre, and I’d never try to corner them, but they surely were around during that time and have a few indicators of the sound – heavily instrumental, mid-west, etc. If that sort of thing is just as much your jam as it is mine, the legends recently announced a massive 5 LP box set featuring all 4 of their LPs along with another record of singles and B-sides. It is EPIC, and for any of you genre fans (and vinyl heads), this is a can’t miss.

Orders are now live for the very very reasonably priced box set via Landland Colportage. The box set announcement also comes with this BRAND NEW song called “Dreams of Being a King.” Dig it below and melt away.

Provoker Share New Double A-side

Los Angeles based outfit Provoker came into my musical sphere a few years ago when I happened upon a cassette version of their Dark Angel EP at a garage sale. Yep, that happened. I’ve stayed in tune with the band since then, and also made a point to catch a few of their SXSW sets in 2024. This year, the dudes have a new LP coming out on May 9th entitled Mausoleum which will feature this double single “Germaphobe” & “Tears in the Club.” Side one is a pretty expected, down temp track from the trio, but part two will certainly kick things up for your next emo dance party. Yeah, I dig it.

Pre-orders for Mausoleum are live now via YEAR0001.

LEECHES Return With New Single

It has been quite a long time, near on 5 years to be exact, since I last heard from Bournemouth based outfit LEECHES. Imagine my excitement when the band reached out and shared news of a regrouping of sorts, along with this new single “Green.” What a way to come back too, with a loud, super well produced, absolute killer of a track. I think you’ll be enjoying this one as you hit play below. Here’s to hoping for more to come from the lads in the near future.

Night Beats Release New 7″

Last month we hit you with a new track called “Behind the Green Door” from our pal Danny Lee Blackwell under his recording moniker Night Beats. Well today the track sees a full release as part of a limited 7″ vinyl pressing from Suicide Squeeze. Both the original song previously shared, and a new version are streamable on Bandcamp with purchase options for both digital and for the exclusive vinyl release. But wait, there’s more! Danny was also kind enough to offer some insight into his creative process and how this track came about. Hit the jump for his words, which just might offer you some personal inspiration.

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