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Sweeping Beauty from I Was a King

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iwasakingTwo things have already made my year, musically speaking, pretty remarkable.  One I’ll keep to myself, and the other is this new tune from I Was a King.  Their previous three releases were wrapped around the mold of classy power-pop, and I adored them all.  Now, the band is growing, sonically.  You’ll notice on this first single alone that there’s a vast difference in the pacing, not to mention the fact that there’s a female vocal up front from Anne Lise, which is a slight twist, though one that I find intriguing.  Can’t wait for the band to release their next album, which is still shrouded in a bit of mystery…I’ll keep you up to date as I know more.

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Go Old School with the Fleshtones

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fleshtonesThere’s several reasons why I’m posting this jam. First, the Fleshtones are one of those legendary rock acts that go in and out of your consciousness while looking through your own personal catalog, but you’re always happy when something of their’s makes its way into your playlist. Second, they reference the Ramones; you really can’t go wrong with that, if you’re doing it with a good purpose. Third, the song’s a blast. It’s old school, quick and catchy, and just the right thing to entice people to pick up their new album, Wheel of Talent, which comes out February 11th. Just jam, ok.

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Austin Weekend Shows: The Weekend of Releases

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Austin-skyline-_9359-copyWe’re almost one month into 2014, and already the music world is really jumping full ahead, especially here in Austin. Seeing as this is our home base, we wanted those of you in town to check out the great release shows this weekend, and those of you who live afar can just simply check out the great music our city is rocking. Here’s a few great shows where the first band in each line is releasing either an album or an EP.

Friday:

Abram Shook, Good Field and Royal Forest @ Mohawk @ 9 PM

Black and White Years, White Walls, Isaiah the Mosaic @ Parish @ 8 PM

Saturday:

The Boxing Lesson, Blackstone Rangers, Baker Family, Yum @ Mohawk @ 9 PM

Growl, The Laughing, Milezo, Young Mammals @ Holy Mountain @ 9 PM

Great weekend of rock n’ roll. Great weekend for four releases in 2 days!

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New Music from The Shifting Sands

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shiftingsandsI first heard about the Shifting Sands via the blog, When You Motor Away, and they again pointed me in the direction of the New Zealand act yesterday.  There’s definitely a casual-pop feel to this, with melodious guitar parts and a softened vocal, but I’m in love with the way that the violin adds a perfect accent to this single.  It’s something that typically isn’t associated with such simple stylings, but it adds the perfect touch; it’s the details that make us fall in love. They’ve temporarily titled the record Cosmic Radio Station, and it’s set to be released by Fishrider Records this year.

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Download: The Shifting Sands – All the Stars [MP3]

Evan Ønly Has An 80’s Hit

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evan onlyAdmit it, you like to put on those leg warmers and pretend to be in Flashdance on cold days like this. Or is it just me? #mollyringwalddance

I have an affection for 80’s wave dance hits because I’m old. When something like this hits the inboxes at ATH, it is sent to me for approval. I approve of this hit from Evan Ønly. Gentle synth sensibilities with just enough of the Italian Disco thing going on; it will elicit the proper head nod and shoulder shimmy. Evan Ønly is actually Evan Brody, a founder of Underwater Peoples. This is the lead track from a solo EP called No Matter What due on February 18th.

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Spanish Music from Juan Wauters

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juanwautersIf you know the homies at ATH personally, you likely know that we speak a little bit of the Spanish; one of us  might even teach a little bit of the Spanish to kids.  That being said, it makes it easy for us to understand the lyrics to the new single from Juan Wauters, who’s stepping away from the Beets for the release of North American Poetry.  I won’t let you in on the lyrics, as that might take away the fun for you, but the title is translated to “I listen a lot.”  The music is definitely relaxed guitar, with a focus on the recording of the actual strumming as it echoes in the mix.  You’ll have a chance to get the album on February 4th from Captured Tracks.

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Show Preview: Abram Shook @ Mohawk (1/24)

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Date 1/24/14
Location Mohawk
Doors 9pm
Tickets $6 @ Door

If you’ve been a reader of our website in the past, you know that Abram Shook has long been one of our favorite Austin musicians.  That being said, you know the ATH team will be making it down to Mohawk tomorrow evening for Mr. Shook’s show celebrating the release of his new album Sun Marquee.  Let’s of course not forget the rest of the bill, with a solid undercard of Good Field and Royal Forest.  We’ll be inside rockin’ out all evening.

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Download: Abram Shook – Coastal [MP3]

Gaze Type Tune from Nothing

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nothingThis new track from Philadelphia’s Nothing is one of those tunes that you’ve really got to turn up loud to complete let it wash over you, or wash you away…depending on what you’re looking for in the tune.  There’s distortion on the guitar from the get-go, swirling, though they definitely have a 90s alternative bent at the root. Then, just as you’re blasting off, they flip things on you, and leave you in a free-fall of atmospheric noise and quieted vocals.  It should make for quite a listen when the band release Guilty of Everything via Relapse Records on March 4th.

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New Pop Tune from Tacocat

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tacocatYou’re probably going to look twice when you look at the title of Tacocat‘s newest single, but that’s entirely the point, or so I think.  Tacocat have infectious hooks and power-pop licks to make them supremely accessible, but at the same time, they’re not taking themselves entirely too seriously. They’re out to kick out tracks that envelop the fun side of being in a rock n’ roll band, even if it means writing a tune about your period.  If this is your style of music, then you’ll need to get your hands on NVM when it’s released by Hardly Art on February 25th.

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Download: Tacocat – Crimson Wave [MP3]

Playful Track from Astrid Swan

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astridThose of you who aren’t living in Finland probably have no idea who Astrid Swan is, and that’s okay, though sad in the long run.  The track below comes from her 5th album, Astrid4, and this is one of the many great moments you’ll find.  Her voice is quite strong, which is probably what first attracted me to the singer’s work, but the accompaniment here is what completely sold me.  While the stile is different, incorporating various horns and woodwinds provides listeners with something that’s rare in pop music…a classical touch that’s creative and not forced.  You can pick up Astrid4 from Soliti Music now.

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