Author: RayRay

Joaquin Phoenix Works With Diddy

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In a break from new music posts, here’s a bit of tasty news from one of our favorite actors making the all too baffling leap into music.  Some of you may have already seen the ridiculous video of Joaquin Phoenix rapping/falling on stage, but you may not have known that Phoenix plans to bring Sean “Diddy” Combs on board to produce his album.  You may also not know that Casey Affleck (Ben’s sort of talented younger brother) plans to make a documentary about the creation of this album.  We don’t even know what to say… just look at that picture.  Phoenix is either on heavy medication/drugs or just another actor who plans on embarassing themselves for our amusement.  Singing like Johnny Cash does not mean rapping is a good idea.  ATH fans, how about a Joaquin Phoenix album title or worst musical acts by famous actors?  Go!

New Music From Beirut

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We here at ATH have always loved the musical stylings of Zach Condon and his band Beirut, so when they drop new music, we give it to you.  Today we offer up new single “La Llorana” which is set to appear on new EP March of the Zapotec due out February 17th via Ba Da Bing Records.  The EP is said to contain music from Mr. Condon’s recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico and features backing music from 19 piece Mexican outfit The Jimenez Band.  What’s your take on the new material?

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Download: Beirut – La Llorona [MP3]

New Music From M. Ward

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Last week we told you about NPR streaming the new M. Ward album Hold Time, but that doesn’t do much for your ipod lovers.  Today we’re offering up an MP3 of a song from the new album called “Never Had Nobody Like You” which features backing vocals from the other half of She & Him, Zooey Deschanel.  I wonder why the first single would be one of the few tracks featuring the future Mrs. Gibbard?  We’ll let you decide that one.

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Download: M. Ward – Never Had Nobody [MP3]

Brothers And Sisters @ Mohawk (1/17)

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Choices for weekend shows are looking pretty slim, but one bright spot on the map is a Brothers & Sisters show at Mohawk on Saturday.  The local Austin band has been getting a lot of well deserved praise this year with the release of their solid debut LP Fortunately.  Having seen these guys a few times now, we can tell you that this will be a show you don’t want to miss out on.  Show starts at 9 with tickets being sold only at the door.

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Download: Brothers and Sisters – Can’t Hold me Back [MP3]

The Raven Tree @ Mohawk (1/16)

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If your Friday night plans have yet to be made, why not head over to the Mohawk to check out a new local act?  Headling on the inside stage Friday night is one of these new acts The Raven Tree.  Music is set to start at 10pm with opening act Raggedy Anns.  Tickets will be sold only at the door for $6 if your of age and the kids can get in for $8.

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Download: The Raven Tree – Seventy Eight [MP3]

New Tunes From The Decemberists

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We hope you like all the new music you’re getting this week because more and more tunes keep popping up!  Today The Decemberists are gettin’ in on the madness.  The Portland based outfit just made new song “The Rake’s Song” available for download over on their website.  This new track will appear on the band’s upcoming Hazards of Love LP due out March 24th.  It’s a tasty lil’ number!

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Download: The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song [MP3]

New Music From Neko Case

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Following the release of her critically acclaimed 2006 album Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, Neko Case is planning to put out another solo album later this year.  The new LP, entitled Middle Cyclone, is set for a March 3rd release date via the ANTI Record label.  We’ve got new single from the album “People Gotta A Lotta Nerve” ready to download now.  What’s your take on the new material?

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Download: Neko Case – People Gotta Lotta Nerve [MP3]

New Music From Handsom Furs

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This week has been pretty crazy for new music from big name acts and now Handsom Furs are gettin’ in on the fun.  New track “I’m Confused” from upcoming LP Face Control just popped up on the web today and is already getting heavy rotation at the ATH offices.  It’s got some dirty sounding guitar work mixed in with a pretty typical Handsom Furs synth beat.  You can get your hands on the new album March 10th via the always awesome Sub Pop label.  The band also plans to be a part of our SXSW festival in March.

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Download: Handsom Furs – I’m Confused [MP3]

New Music From Franz Ferdinand

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As the release of Franz Ferdinand’s new album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand draws ever closer, new songs are popping up all over the interweb.  First came a video for new song Ulysses and now the band is giving us an mp3 for possible dance hit of the spring “No You Girls Never Know”.  Physical copies of the album will be out January 27th in the US via Domino records.

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Download: Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls Never Know [MP3]

New Music From Elvis Perkins

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Over the holidays we told you about some new tunes Elvis Perkins in Deerland had streaming on their website.  Now we have an MP3 of one of those tracks we found over on Stereogum today.  This new song is called “Shampoo” and will appear on new album Elvis Perkins in Deerland out March 10th on XL Recordings.  Sounds like something that would fit in pretty nicely with stuff from Mr. Perkins’ 2007 album Ash Wednesday.

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Download: Elvis Perkins in Deerland – Shampoo [MP3]

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