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Slow Jam from Ethereal and the Queer Show

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Those of you having trouble creeping into your Monday activities might want to steer clear of this tune from Ethereal and the Queer Show; it’s got that slow vibe that just might make you want to call it a day.  Honestly, I like the wispy quality to the vocals, allowing room for the rest of the song to breathe in and out.  There’s no propulsive beat, leaving you with a dream quality tune that you’re sure to revel in, if you’re in need of a brief escape from today.  The duo’s Cosmotopia LP comes out on October 30th, just in time for you to lapse into a quiet hibernation for the winter months.

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Download:Ethereal and the Queer Show – Horse [MP3]

New Tunes from People Get Ready

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We’re slowly recovering from an extensive weekend at Austin City Limits, so I’m grateful that we’ve got this solid track from People Get Ready for you to enjoy.  It begins with a slow steady rhythm, and it builds and builds, but only briefly erupts near the end of the song.  It’s interesting to say the least, but it’s got a light spirit to it, which is exactly what my body needs today; I’m sure everyone leaving or living in Austin agrees!  You can check out the group’s self-titled album when it hits stores on October 23rd.

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Download:People Get Ready – Middle Name [MP3]

Introducing GHXST

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With events all over the country like ACL and CMJ (yeah acronyms!), we’re getting a barrage of emails about bands we haven’t actually heard.  The one group that really jumped out on me is the NYC trio, GHXST.  Their name would almost hint at some sort of dark wave or dance pop, but the band is a whole lot noisier than that.  Heavy guitars open this single, which was on their Evilwickeddesire album–a compilation of their early EPs.  I’m enjoying the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a lot of pretense in the group’s sound, and the vocals are low enough in the mix to grab listeners in really closely.  Definitely a band I look forward to hearing more from in the coming year.

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Download:GHXST – Doomgirl [MP3]

New B-Side from Wintersleep

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Surely you’ve heard about Wintersleep by now, as they’re five albums deep into their career.  Today they put up this great new B-Side to celebrate their tour/invasion of North America throughout November.  This song is rather striking because it begins so heavily, almost bursting my speakers on the first run through (I’m not complaining), but as the song settles, you can see the vocals warm up a bit, calming the mood ever-so-slightly.  Such a strong sound definitely bodes well for all those fans that get to catch them on their upcoming tour.  You should also check out Hello Hum, the group’s latest LP that spawned this B-Side.

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Download:Wintersleep – Martyr [MP3]

Great New Tunes from Song Sparrow Research

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Man, the guitar line from the new single from Song Sparrow Research immediately drew me in, but then the vocals gave me an entirely different feeling.  Suddenly, guitars were ringing in my ears, only to be brought down to Earth by the elegant voice.  It’s a pretty strong statement being made by the band, fusing elements of folk, baroque and dream pop all together, creating a supremely listenable tune, and it’s just one of many.  You’ll find ten more such tracks on the group’s debut self-titled album, which you can purchase now from the group; it’s a limited press, so if you love what you hear, get on it quick.

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Download:Song Sparrow Research – As the Clouds Drift By [MP3]

New Jam from MMOSS

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If you haven’t heard of MMOSS, then I suggest you trudge back in time and find yourself a copy of i; it was one of those records I honestly adored so much that I really didn’t share it with too many people.  Now, they’ve got a new effort coming out on one of my favorite labels, Trouble In Mind, and this first single is pretty remarkable if you consider the group recorded the entire upcoming album, Only Children, at home.  This first track from the LP has this rise and fall quality of sounds, yet it is able to hold onto this mesmerizing emotional pull that evolves just as the song does.  Definitely mark your calendars for November 13th, as you’ll get a chance to hear more from these New Hampshire lads.

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Download:MMOSS – Another Dream [MP3]

Show Review: Godspeed You Black Emperor @ The Mohawk (10/10)

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Sure, ACL starts tomorrow. Doesn’t mean we get to take off from live music, especially when you have a band like Godspeed You! Black Emperor playing the friendly confines not once, but twice.

Weather did its best to cooperate. The crowd was excited to witness. I was too, I spent a little time with GY!BE many years ago, but they fell off the radar, likely due to the relative silence form the band. But with their first new recorded material in ten years, Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! seemed like the perfect excuse to mount a bit of a tour and take up brief residency at The Mohawk.

Dark, noisy pics and dark, noisy thoughts after the break…

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New Tunes from Black Lizard

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Our friends over at Soliti Music have just signed an excellent new band out of Helsinki named Black Lizard.  I think the name does justice to the group, as they’re definitely carrying a darker flag than a majority of the label’s stable.  That being head, I was really surprised listening to this track; it begins with this solemn, stark approach, but then guitars feedback revealing a poppier element living beneath the group’s personality.  It’s quite refreshing to see a group combine elements of psychedelic rock and tie them up in a happier shoegaze world.  It all gets even fuzzier towards the end–you won’t regret listening to this one with the speakers turned up to 11.  We’ll keep you posted on release dates and such when they come our way.

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Download:Black Lizard – Dead Light [MP3]

New Folk Track from Book Club

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Even though my penchant for rock n’ roll has lived on the heavier side this year, I still get excited over incredible folk music (you can blame my father).  When I first heard the latest single from Atlanta’s Book Club I couldn’t wait to share it with everyone.  It’s not over-produced like a lot of folk music; it’s simplicity is both endearing and purposeful, leaving room for the lyrics and the vocal interplay to shine in listener’s ears. There’s really no need to cover up your songwriting when it’s this spot on.  You can find this track on the band’s Shapes on the Water EP, which adds to the growing list of great November 13th releases.

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Download:Book Club – Oh! You Lied [MP3]

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