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The Soft Side of Dead Gaze

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Dead GazeIt’s interesting that this track should come out today, just days after I witnessed the noisier side of Dead Gaze here in Austin.  If you read my review, hinting that the group might have been too loud at points, you wouldn’t even guess this is the same group.  This is the new single from the band’s Brain Holiday, which comes out on October 22nd via FatCat Records.  It’s a soft piece of delightful pop music, demonstrating that Cole Furlow has much more to offer his listeners with his upcoming release.  If you’re looking for a tune that has dreamier qualities, then you’ll definitely be glad you stopped by here today.

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Show Pics: Austra @ The Mohawk (9.13)

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I really enjoy the nights when I can double up shows. A positive of the noise ordinance regulations is that the outdoor shows at Stubb’s and The Mohawk finish early enough to head over to another venue to do more shimmying. We already shared show notes and pics from Dent May, now we have some Austra love.

This ended up being a very photogenic show. DIANA was a pleasant surprise and the light show and ever-improving stage presence of Katie Stelmanis made Austra a true headliner.

Click through for some notes and plenty of pics…

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New Music from Blessed Feathers

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blessedfeathersWe’ve all got tastes that go all over the place, so why not indulge ourselves and travel that way with Blessed Feathers who offer up the softer side of Wisconsin.  One reason to take note is that the person who produced the group’s record is Kevin McMahon, who has the Walkmen and Real Estate under his belt, so you know the songs are going to sound beautiful.  But, producers can’t work without great songs, and I’m pretty sure you could file this away as such, offering gentle melodies and a wonderful female backing vocal, all servicing the focal point of Donivan Berube’s voice. The band will release Order of the Arrow on November 5th, featuring this hit.

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Download: Blessed Feathers – Real Song For Emily [MP3]

Propulsive Rocker from Blanche Blanche Blanche

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blancheI’m really enjoying this new track from Blanche Blanche Blanche.  The Brooklyn group has just announced the release of their debut, Breaking Mirrors, which comes out via Wharf Cat Records on November 5th.  It’s a smooth rocking jam, with this bubbling groove that just pushes the pace from the get-go.  It definitely has this old school brattiness too, which you know I’m going to enjoy.  It’s not necessarily a punk rock anthem, but it’s pretty close, and I expect the live performances from Sarah Smith to match her display here.  Let’s all rock it out today.

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Download the New Single from ODESZA

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artworks-000057705660-fz57u7-t500x500I figure if we want to cover music, we should probably try to cover all of it, right? This new track from ODESZA isn’t my typical fair, as it’s mostly, if not entirely samples, but there’s something about it that’s really caught my attention. I like the rising action of the track, yet it holds back not completely giving into the need for a dropped beat that explodes in your ears.  Also, I like the careful little glitches placed here and there, encouraging me to listen actively, which is how it should be.  You can pick up the new My Friends Never Die EP tomorrow when it’s released!

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Download: ODESZA – If There’s Time [MP3]

Show Preview: Disappears @ Red 7 (9.18)

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Date Wednesday, September 18th
Location Red 7
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 from Red 7


Let’s be honest Austin, there’s tons of shows coming and going from here until December, but, I’m going out on a limb and saying that this is definitely a show you cannot miss!  The openers, The Young, are from Austin, so that’s always good to go out and support, but the two co-headliners, Disappears and Weekend, are just ridiculously good.  Both bands have released incredible records (Era and Jinx respectively) within the last couple of months, and both of those albums should pop up on every year-end list, if the music world knows what’s good for it. It’s going to be loud, but it’s going to be beautiful, making Wednesday night’s show something you’ll regret if you don’t find yourself at Red 7.

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Download: Weekend – Mirror [MP3]

I’m In Love with Swearin’

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swearinThis track from Swearin popped up on Friday, and I’ve been spending my weekend pressing repeat over and over again.  I could say that it’s the slight drawl accompanied by a female backing vocal.  But, it might also be that I sort of see this group as the next logical step in the history of band’s aping Pavement.  The guitar playing is simple but crunchy in all the right places.  The group will be releasing their newest effort, Surfing Strange on November 5th via Salinas Records in the US, so you’ll do well to get this band on your radar; it should be their year if the album plays out like this tune.

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Light Pop from Los Angeles Police Department

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LAPD_groupWhat better way to kick off Monday than with some charming pop music to casually let your brain drift into focus.  Los Angeles Police Department is an up-and-coming act that’s caught our attention, bringing beautiful pop music to us all.  What once was a one-man act has now grown into a full-band project who are near completing their debut full-length.  The soothing melodies presented on this single show us some promise that have our ears perked up for that debut, so we’ll keep you posted as more details float in.

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Download: Los Angeles Police Department – The Only One [MP3]

Rolling Good Times from Promised Land Sound

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plsI’ve quite enjoyed the tunes I’ve gotten recently from Promised Land Sound, the Nashville quartet who’ve quickly been making waves in their hometown as well as across the nation.  Their sound reminds me of the gritty country garage rock that comes from bands like Natural Child, though I think the production quality on these tunes is superior.  The guitars have a nice polish that cleans up the sound, yet it still maintains both the grit and the spirit of what I think the band is trying to accomplish. Their debut self-titled debut will be out on September 24th via Paradise of Bachelors.

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