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SxSW Approaches – ATH in the Preview Guide

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sxsw-music-logoWhat’s up, nerds? We have a couple of additional news bits about the conference.

First, we give thanks to Mr. Brent Grulke, creator of SxSW. The City of Austin has decided to name the trailhead deck at Auditorium Shores the “Brent Grulke Plaza”. Yay. The dedication is happening at 5:30pm before the Thursday free Auditorium Shores show headlined by Spoon. Details.

Next and totally rad, Nathan got to write some band previews for the 2015 SxSW Preview Guide. Click here and find your flavor and serach for Nathan’s recommendations first (duh). Don’t chase the band you’ve seen. Discover. DISCOVER!

What Would You Expect From Lizard Kisses?

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lizardSometimes I think a lot about where bands come up with their names: is it completely random, or somehow the perfect nominalization for their sound? Well, for Brooklyn’s Lizard Kisses, I’ve got a theory that their name is a pretty apt reflection of their music, as the creepy and cold, yet oddly romantic gentle rock they’ve got going for them is what I would imagine a ‘lizard kiss’ would be like. This “In The Morning” / “Close,” 7″ that they’ve just recently put out is an exciting little snippet of this band’s tunes that I’m digging and I think you will to. You can order this 7″ through their bandcamp page, and have a listen to the tracks below, both of which are pretty great.

Sleepy Folk From Shana Cleveland and The Sandcastles

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shanaWhile you may know Shana Cleveland as the front lady of La Luz, you may not know of her side project Shana Cleveland and The Sandcastles, but I’m here to fix that. She’s got a single from this upcoming record’s release called “Golden Days,” which is a softly brewing number of folksy acoustic sound that slowly creeps along. This song shows promise for the May 26th release of Oh Man, Cover The Ground with will be released through Suicide Squeeze Records.

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Bully Unleash New Rocker (SXSW Artist)

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bullsonparadeLast year, I fawned over the Coathangers; they were the act that I raved to everyone about after SXSW.  But, in prepping for this year’s fest, I’ve been hoping to find a similar act to win my heart…that might just be Bully.  This new single displays the tenacity, with a really raw vocal delivery that’s right up my alley.  One can only hope that this means more new music is to come, but as of now, there’s no word.  Just enjoy this track, and if you’re at SXSW, the band is giving you 7 chances to try and catch them live.

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Download: Bully – I Remember [MP3]

Austin Hip-Hop: Tuk Da Gat & S. Dot

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Austin natives and League of Extraordinary Gz members Tuk Da Gat and S. Dot have been a strong part of the LOEGz’s domination of the Austin hip-hop scene over the past few years. The duo have a couple performances during SXSW, along with a showcase with LOEGz. Tuk Da Gat and S. Dot will be performing March 17 at Flamingo Cantina and March 21 at The Palm Door. They also have new material out with rising Austin hip-hop producer Eric Dingus. Tuk Da Gat and S. Dot’s “Raw Pt. 2″ featuring LOEGz affiliate Lil’ J and produced by Dingus can be streamed below.

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Fresh Black Lizard Tune

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blizardI’m always interested in the work of Black Lizard, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that I should give them more love as they prep the release of their new effort, Solarize.  You’ll hear the psychedelic influence on this latest single, with a stomp alive and well, meshing with the sound of ringing guitar swagger.  Admittedly, the vibe isn’t for everyone, but I’m on board, particularly because they’re releasing this new album via our friends at Soliti Music. You can grab it from the label on March 20th, then rock out with the band for months to come.

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Playful New Telephantom Tune

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telephantomAustin gets a lot of hype as the hub of the Texas music scene, but I’ve really noticed an increase in the work coming out of Houston…and I’ve got my eyes on Telephantom.  They just keep pushing out these tunes that make me want to don some dapper shoes and hit the dance floor…though not too heavy…probably some cool guy sway.  There’s no word on an official release, but you can tell the band is well on their way to crafting a record filled with warm pop sensibility whilst kicking a little beat below the surface.  Can’t wait to hear more.

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Indiepop Delights from The Tamborines

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tamboIf I were going to pick a track that I’d absorb more than any other in this short week, it would have to be this track from The Tamborines.  The track I’ve got below is actually an old track, but it’s fairly new to me, so I felt like I had to toss it up.  Plus, the band are readying the release of their new album, Sea of Murmur, so seems fitting.  This tune is more of the straight indiepop style, though the band also branch out into a realm of shoe gaze often too; I’ll be interested to hear what all the new record has to offer. Kick back and enjoy the hell out of this tune.

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Dreamscape from Gacha

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gotchaIf you’ve had an exhausting day then this new tune from Gacha is precisely the tool for your.  There’s a subtlety to the song, barely moving at times, allowing you to immerse yourself in the song’s tranquility. I like the fact that the man behind the music has admitted that’s he trying to do little than make a cohesive album, so I’m intrigued to see where the rest of his debut LP goes…especially if its as beautifully absorbed as this tune.  Send Two Sunsets will be out on May 5th via Apollo Records.

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New Jacco Gardner Video

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jaccoSo we’ve already been hitting you fairly steadily with more and more tracks from Jacco Gardner as he preps to release his album Hypnophobia later this year on May 5th via Polyvinyl. Today, I’ve got a new music video from the gentleman for the song “Find Yourself,” which is filled with Gardner’s psychedelic style set to trippy visuals as well as a dramatic storyline. Take a listen and get lost in the perfect Wednesday music video.

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