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Brand New Warm Soda Track

January 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I hope Mathew Melton never quits writing songs. There’s nothing he’s done under Warm Soda that hasn’t simply won me over, as evidenced by last year’s spot in our Top Albums List. I’m actually surprised he’s come back so quickly with more jams that sound just as good, if not better. These track actually seems more casual, but in the perfect power-pop sort of way; it’s steady and not overly energetic. His new record, Young Reckless Hearts, cannot get here soon enough! It’s out on Castle Face Records on March 11th.

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Download: Warm Soda – Young Reckless Hearts [MP3]

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More New Music from Desert Noises

January 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

The last time we heard from Desert Noises, they were offering up an Americana influenced rocker, but this time around, they remove the elements of Americana (for the most part), instead just offering a powerful rock number. What I like the most about this tune is that it’s got a great melody that it’s centered around. It might appear as just a straight ahead rock tune, but you listen closely and you’ll hear how much the group enjoy getting in on traditional pop music. The band will be releasing their debut 27 Ways in March via SQE Music, followed by a stop at SXSW.

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Austin Spotlight: Clouds Are Ghosts Ready New LP

January 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Austin’s Clouds are Ghosts have been working the local scene for a long time, and they really dedicated themselves to making their 3rd album their best one yet. We’ve spent a little bit of time with the album, and the production and approach is really gratifying to listeners. The songs on the album build, using backbones of piano to create lush pop songs. The album is called Fractures, and the band will be releasing the record on February 15th at Stubbs. You can also check out a video release of the track below HERE.

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Download: Clouds Are Ghosts – 54 [MP3]

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New Jams from Colourmusic

January 21, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’ve been sitting quietly on the excellent new Colourmusic album, waiting for the group to unleash one of their singles on the masses. Finally that day has come, and I think you’ll be pleased with the bands maturity over the years. Over time the band have moved from an oddball folk outfit to a noise barrage to, well, this; it’s the best of both worlds. There’s an underlying darkness, but the vocals of singer Hendrix still have a smooth delivery that allows for the band’s penchant for melody to shine through. It’s an intoxicating mix of noise and beauty, all of which will be found on the group’s new album, May You Marry Rich, due in April via Memphis Industries.

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New Young Girls Single

January 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Have we told you lately how much we love Young Girls (the band, you weirdoes)? Have we reminded you we’re putting out their self-titled EP here in a few weeks? Well, we’ve got the second single from the 4 song EP, which premiered today, and it’s still a joy just to have these four songs be associated with us. This is one of the peppier tunes from the EP, fueled by the group’s angular guitar style, and every bit as catchy as anything they’ve done before. If you’re loving it like we do, you can Preorder the EP HERE.

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Download: Young Girls – Vigilante [MP3]

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Free Week Video: Jonly Bonly

January 17, 2014 brian.gray Leave a comment

One of our favorite things from Free Week this year was the set at Red7 by Jonly Bonly. The trio is fronted by Jason Smith playing a guitar and singing with friends and fellow Austin-jams creators Stephen Svacina playing a bass and Marley Jones on drums. I busted out the super phone and got some video to share. This song is called “Long Distance.”

There are some sweet pyrotechnics during the guitar solo and a lightshow at the end. #blackcat #powerstripfailure

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Fresh Ballad from Gambles

January 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Remember the year end lists? Well, one of those artists that I loved in 2013 is already winning me over in 2014 with a brand new track. That man is Gambles, and his voice is the main focus on this track. The guitar is quieted, but that vocal pulls at every emotional heartstring, especially when he employs a sullen hum atop a heavy strum. It’s short and sweet, but it leaves a lasting impression. It’s a leftover tune from the sessions that led to Trust, which I suggest you revisit immediately.

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Download: Gambles – Winter [MP3]

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Austin Weekend Shows Preview

January 17, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

A lot of the folks in Austin filled their quota for January rock shows during Free Week, but in case you didn’t get your fill, there are some rad shows happening around town, including a few bands throwing an old school house party for your pleasure. Below you’ll find a list of suggestions, so should you choose a show, pick one of these.

Friday:

Tiger Waves and Shivery Shakes @ Pearl St. Co-Op – Free beer while it lasts – FREE

A Giant Dog, Bad Lovers, One Hitters, Dumb @ Hole in the Wall

The Digital Wild @ Mohawk – 9 PM – Album Release

Saturday:

Dent May and Tiger Waves @ Holy Mountain – 9 PM

Think No Think, Ringo Deathstarr, The Ripe @ The North Door @ 9 PM

And here’s some jams to get you feeling in the mood.

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More New Music From Shy Boys

January 17, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Back in November I shared some new tuneage with you from Kansas City band Shy Boys. Today sees the band inching ever closer to their release date and they are celebrating with us by dropping this new single “Bully Fight” on our ears. Yet again, the band sound as though they must be from a different part of the world and not the Mid Western U.S. To me they sound like they could be transplanted directly from some remote corner of the UK playing beautiful twee pop such as this.

Pick up the new self-titled album on January 21st via High Dive Records.

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Download: Shy Boys – Bully Fight [MP3]

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New Music from Woolen Men

January 16, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Not sure why people seemed to skip over the latest jam from Woolen Men when it popped up late last week. The band have put together another jam, using these jagged guitar chords and off-kilter vocals. It’s a really roots-y feeling rock jam, filled with a natural energy that comes with just a hint of hip swinging and foot stomping. It’s a rather fast tune, which is fitting as it’s coming out on the band’s Quick Trips EP, which will be released by the trusted folks over at Loglady Records. Let this tune take you through the rest of the day.

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