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New Music from The Gorgeous Hands

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gorgeoushandsSeeing as we live in Austin, we’ve always got to represent the great Austin bands, like The Gorgeous Hands.  The band is finishing up touches on their latest album, Tender, which should see a May release.  This tune perfectly exemplifies the band’s sound, using a polished vocal that occasionally uses some accompaniment; it also has a straight-up-and-down rock structure, allowing the band to really get things going in the live setting, as we know they can do.  The band is currently running a kickstarter to finish off funding for the record; you can donate to the worthy cause HERE.

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Download: The Gorgeous Hands – Desperate Mainstream [MP3]

You Like the Smiths? You’ll like Ancient Times

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tumblr_mjrohl6lAc1rbayaao1_500This new tune from Ancient Times has been making its way around the indie pop blogs as of late, and I’m really enjoying it…meaning it’s sharing time.  Immediately you’ll notice the vocals taking on that Morrissey croon, but the more I listen, the more I see that the music is a bit different.  There’s not that sheen to the guitar, though you can see a bit of a jagged edge in the playing.  While the Moz is out hating on everything with meat, you can happily visit with Ancient Times today to get you through.  I suggest jamming here, then heading off to the Soundcloud page for an extended taste.

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Show Preview: Youth Lagoon @ Mohawk (4.24)

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Date Wednesday, April 24th
Location Mohawk
Doors 6:30
Tickets $15 from Mohawk


It seems like almost a no-brainer that the Youth Lagoon show will be the event of the week (excluding the Grape St. record release afterwards). Trevor Powers and his project have garnered a huge following, and with the release of Wondrous Bughouse, appreciation for the band has grown. I’m excited that he’s been bringing a band along with him, which should flesh out the sound quite a bit.  But, do yourself a favor and don’t skip out on the opener Magical Cloudz, a recent signing to Matador Records. We wrote about Devon Welsh’s new project, and it’s powerful vocal appeal.  We’re all going to have a blast, so come join us…then tag along to Hotel Vegas for a nice little record release party.

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Download: Youth Lagoon – Dropla [MP3]

New Music from Ola Podrida

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olapodrida_interviewWe’ve followed David Wingo and his project Ola Podrida for quite some time, so we were more than excited earlier this year when he announced Ghosts Go Blind, his third effort.  Things are slightly different, as Wingo has included a completed band to round out his sound on this album; this should come as no surprise to those who’ve witnessed the the group playing together over the last few years.  On this new single, it adds an uplifting aura to the folk-laden sound.  This might be a stretch, but the pacing alone adds a bit of Pedro the Lion flavor to the tune–we don’t mind that at all. You can expect more great songs when the record is released by Western Vinyl next week.

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Download: Ola Podrida – Speed of Light [MP3]

Lo-Fi Beauty from Soft Arrows

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softarrowsThe Art Is Hard Postcard Subscription Series is picking up steam, and I’m really enjoying the latest release from Soft Arrows.  It’s a soft number for sure, but I like the guitar work that’s echoing in the background, which is not unlike the sound Grizzly Bear have owned for the past few years.  Here, the vocals have an interesting delivery, as if they were recorded completely separately from the song itself.  And if you like the sound the band’s trying to achieve, you can go to their bandcamp and check out tons of previous work.  Always love the AIH releases.

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Grape St. LP Release Party @ Hotel Vegas (4.24)

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913731_645909895424336_625905147_oSo your plans are to hit up Youth Lagoon, but you can’t stop there. Once the rock n’ roll gets started, you’ve got to keep it going.  The best place to head on Wednesday night is over to Hotel Vegas for the Grape St. LP release; this is the band featuring Curtis from Harlem…seriously one of my favorite records of the last year.  Of course, you can buy it HERE if you’re not in Austin.  Just because we’re putting out the record, doesn’t mean you can miss a single of the opening acts; they’re some of our favorite, and the best, rock acts in town.  You’ve got Pharaohs kicking things off, with John Wesley Coleman and Rayon Beach warming up the crowd for all you folks. There will be balloons, A Date With You LPs, and just a ton of incredible bands.  It’s dirt cheap, so help support the local scene and come join us for this celebration.

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Download: Grape St. – Double Golds [MP3]

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Download: Pharaohs – Prettiest Girl [MP3]

Chilled Pop from Sugarpuss

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sugarpussThe folks from Sugarpuss sent us their new EP over the weekend, and I thought it only appropriate to share the love by offering up this great tune to our readers.  It’s a casual little hit, with a soft vocal that’s often delivered in a playful manner.  The rest of the tune has this gentle rhythmic stomp, which occasionally goes soft for some careful handclaps and light instrumentation; this is a great way to start off your week, right?  You can grab the Psychotic Teenage Supermodels EP from the band by hitting up the site HERE.

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Download: Sugarpuss – Drinking Alone [MP3]

Holydrug Couple Shares RSD Hit

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holydrugcoupleWe’re winding down our day at the ATH offices, which means it’s time for me to start getting ready to hit up Record Store Day.  I hope all you folks are planning on shopping at your local record store tomorrow; I’m planning on hitting up all three of our Austin stores.  One of the things I’ll be looking to pick up is the 3rd Annual Sacred Bones compilation, which will feature this track from Holydrug Couple, a band from Chile.  RayRay and I are always down to support our Latin American bretheren, especially when they craft careful beauties like this one.  Signing out for the day…don’t forget to buy local tomorrow

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