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Friday Jam from The Donkeys

March 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’m feeling sort of lie today’s going to be one of those days where I’ll end up sitting in my backyard with some whiskey and letting great jams take me into the weekend. I’m positive that as I set up a playlist for the night, this new track from the Donkeys is going to make that list. It’s a relaxed tune for sure, but I love the way the guitars have this soulful meandering that matches perfectly with the calming vocal delivery. The Cali group is readying a new LP, Ride the Black Wave, which will be followed up by an extensive US tour in the summer. You’ll be able to give it a listen via Easy Sound on June 3rd.

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Creative Number from Dub Thompson

March 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

This brand new track from Dub Thompson really leaves the door wide open for what the duo will bring to the table when they release their new album, 9 Songs. From the get go, it casually plods along, albeit for just a few seconds. You’re then met with this pulsating rhythm that resembles a live hip-hop beat, just before it blasts off into a realm of pop oddities. Then they close it down with a combination of noise and kitschy keyboard play that would fit in on the Napoleon Dynamite Soundtrack. Yet somehow it all fits together nicely, making me super curious for what they’ll bring to the table on June 10th when the record comes out via Dead Oceans. You’ll also find a video for the single HERE.

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Brand New Music from The Bankees

March 20, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Long have I championed The Bankees, a band that deserves far more appreciation than perhaps they’ve gotten. Honestly, everything they’ve done has affected me in some manner or another. I got great news today that the band has completed work on their 5th album, completing some of their best songs to date. They remind me a little bit of a dreamier version of Comet Gain, perhaps including a little bit more psychedelic elements too. I’ve spent the afternoon listening to V, the new album, and I’m offering up one of the many great tracks featured on the record. If you’re looking for something that encompasses pop elements whilst still challenging your ears, then grab a listen here.

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Download: The Bankees – Miley [MP3]

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What’s Your Rupture to Release Any Other City

March 20, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

In 2001 Life Without Buildings released Any Other City, and despite the limited available copies for the Glaswegian band, they quickly and quietly reached cult status. But, like many things, they faded into our memories. That was until yesterday, when the excellent label What’s Your Rupture announced that they’d be re-releasing the heralded record as a special Record Store Day release, on April 19th in case you’re not on the up-and-up. Just give yourself a little listen to the tune below; you’ll surely realize just why so many people hold this record so dear.

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Dark Entries Re-Issue Ski Patrol

March 20, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Dark Entries is probably one of the most exciting record labels around, though they deal largely in reissues. But, those releases always unearth incredible bands I’ve only heard mentioned in whispers of the past. Their latest release will be an anthology from the UK’s Ski Patrol. You’ll hear an post-punk feel that was popularized by bands like Gang of Four, but there’s also a few songs on this release that show how far the group pushed things, incorporating the Jamaican influences of Britain at the time they were working (1979-82). You can pick up Versions of a Life on April 15th, but for now listen to their hit “Agent Orange”

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Rambling New Track From The Shilohs

March 20, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

I love this new track from Vancouver based indie group The Shilohs. It’s almost like this weird sort of indie pop tune with a southerny, sort of classic vibe to it. Maybe we can chalk these guys up as another Canadian band who really wished they could move to the south? Maybe these guys really love the great white north, but I’d welcome them down here to play us more of these sweet jams.

Pick up the band’s new self-titled album on May 13th via Light Organ Records.

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Dirty Pop from Favored Nations

March 19, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Now that SXSW is over, it’s funny that I should get blasted into some of my favorite SXSW memories via a post involving former Diamond Nights member Morgan. His new band, Favored Nations is a blend between Chromeo and Phoenix, offering these throwback pop songs that are geared towards lighting up the dance floors. But, since Morgan’s at the helm, you’ll find some dirty lyrics, whether they’re truly referencing “Regular Pussy” or not will be up to you to decide. While we all wait for the band to finish up their album, you can also check out THIS VIDEO that accompanies the tune below.

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Download: Favored Nation – Regular Pussy [MP3]

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Another Denney and the Jets Jam

March 19, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It makes perfect sense that Seth Murray of Natural Child would team up with Denney and the Jets for this tune. The Nashville band seems to embody the same approach, at least as of late, to writing songs that bridge the gap between garage rock and classic rock n’ roll. This tune will be featured on the band’s forthcoming record, Mexican Coke, which is being released by Burger Records on April 8th. The record explores themes of substances use, family, rodeo clowns and loads more, tying it all into the iconic history of Tennessee songwriting. Take a little listen.

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New Dark Wave from Moses Gold

March 19, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Those of you paying attention to the electronic scene might recognize Moses Gold, at least when you hear it’s the project of Phill Young; he’s one of the men behind Christian AIDS/Stay +. He’s going it on his own these days, and he’s crafted this wonderfully dark bit of electronic pop music, featuring a vocal that’s both beautiful and haunting. I don’t want to say that it wholly resembles Majical Cloudz, but it has the same sort of emotional effect, using electronics as a background from which Young can paint his songs. You can pick up his limited 12″ vinyl now from Bleeding Gold.

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