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Art Brut is one of those unassuming bands who you aren’t quite sure whether to trust, as they seem to be toying with you the entire time. Just listening to the delivery of singer Eddie Argos makes you question his genuineness in the face of the music world. Regardless, the band has loads to offer, especially in the fierceness of the rest of the music. RCRDLBL has the preview of a new track off their album Art Brut vs. Satan, so go there now.
In a break from new music posts, here’s a bit of tasty news from one of our favorite actors making the all too baffling leap into music. Some of you may have already seen the ridiculous video of Joaquin Phoenix rapping/falling on stage, but you may not have known that Phoenix plans to bring Sean “Diddy” Combs on board to produce his album. You may also not know that Casey Affleck (Ben’s sort of talented younger brother) plans to make a documentary about the creation of this album. We don’t even know what to say… just look at that picture. Phoenix is either on heavy medication/drugs or just another actor who plans on embarassing themselves for our amusement. Singing like Johnny Cash does not mean rapping is a good idea. ATH fans, how about a Joaquin Phoenix album title or worst musical acts by famous actors? Go!
NPR is streaming the entire new M. Ward album Hold Time on their website. It’s not out until Feb. 17th so check it out now and let us know what you think.
Those of you who got all bent out of shape about Bon Iver not appearing on our year end lists can now satisfy your love for the band by streaming their latest EP. The EP is called Blood Band EP and can be streamed from myspace as we speak. The physical release date is set for Jan. 20th on the Jagjaguwar record label. Enjoy!
It’s never to early to start getting your plans made for SXSW. Do512 has a pretty sweet list of artists that have been confirmed so far. Who are you looking forward to?
The Acorn have 2 new short EPs for you to download and enjoy. One is titled Ear Worms and features 12 songs all 30 minutes in length which were written and recorded on Christmas Eve. The other is a short four song EP entitled Little Eels. The songs are short, sweet and to the point. Download both albums now.
Amazon is selling their 50 best albums of the year for only $5 a piece. You should have most of these by now, but check it out now if you don’t.
A Whole slew of music related happenings went down during the week of our holiday vacation. Here’s a quick rundown with some links to find your way:
Black Keys front man Dan Aurbach has a new song from his solo debut streaming over on Stereogum. How is this not The Black Keys again?
Daytrotter brings us more oustanding live sets from Noah & The Whale and Annuals.
Download a free EP from Bug Lung Baby on the RCRD LBL website.
Elvis Perkins is streaming new tunes from his new album due out this spring.
WOXY is offering a double album of free digital downloads featuring some of the best performances in their studio this year.
Download a free Ragged Claws EP from the band’s website.
Marc Mallman has a best of 1998-2008 compilation availabe to download from his website.
The Black Lips gave us new song “Starting Over” from their 2009 album 200 Million Thousand. Get it below.
Lastly, our friends The Hood Internet created this tasty little mash up featuring Fleet Foxes vs. Beyonce. Yeah, that’s how they roll.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/black-lips-starting-over.mp3]Download: Black Lips – Starting Over [MP3]
Download: The Hood Internet – Single Foxes (Put A Wood On It) [MP3]
Southern California rockers, The Golden Animals, have been busy recently making appearances in the Woxy studios as well as the Minnesota Public Radio studios. Both sessions feature 3 songs from the band’s debut LP Free Your Mind and Win a Pony. The Woxy session has a little added bonus with previously unreleased track “Call my name”. Check out the MPR session on The Current blog & The Woxy session over on The Futurist. Here’s that new tune for ya live in the Woxy studios.
Download: Golden Animals – Call My Name(live on woxy) [MP3]
At the end of the year, everyone seems to go crazy with the free music samplers! Getting in on the fun today are the folks at Bladen County Records. This compilation features 11 songs from the artists represented by the company and can be downloaded now for free.
