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Swinging Pop from Marching Band

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Marching-Band-And-Ive-Never-Seen-Anything-Like-That-e1358266511111Subtle pop never really gets the love it deserves, but I want to reverse that today by tossing out this tune from Marching Band.  The Swedish group recently released their excellent And I’ve Never Seen Anything Like That EP, which I gravitated to based on the collage style of the artwork, but then fell in love with once I heard this lead single.  It’s not going to blow you away with some sort of progressive brilliance, but it’s just a solid pop tune that you can’t ignore.  People don’t write songs like this too often anymore, so I’m glad there’s still someone out there creating crisp, clean pop music.  I hope you enjoy this one folks.

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Download: Marching Band – And I’ve Never Seen [MP3]

Pump Your Fists with Audacity

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tumblr_inline_mj08bavIaS1qz4rgpWe have to kick off Monday with a bang, right? I couldn’t think of a better way than to toss out this bouncing rocker from Audacity.  It’s got everything you need to get your day started: hard-hitting drums, catchy lyrics and bad-assery.  They’ll be releasing their Finders Keepers 7″ on Suicide Squeeze Records on March 25th, before a full-length record comes out later in 2013.  I like the way things are kicking off 2013 for these guys, and you’re all going to fall in love with their sound, I promise.  Have fun boys and girls, this is Audacity.  Oh, and they’ll be doing that SXSW thing, so if you dig, find em’ here in Austin.

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Another Hit from Bloody Amateur

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Bloody-Amateur-Press-PicThe more I listen to these tunes from Andy Comer, the more I feel like I won’t be able to escape his self-titled album when it comes out next week via Teen Beat.  On this new tune, it opens with this really basic synthesized drum beat, right before these ringing guitars darkly hunt for vocals.  When Andy comes in, his deep tonal quality creates this feeling of despair, yet there’s still a careful attention to pop crooning.  For me, Bloody Amateur lays somewhere in the realm of post-punk, dark-wave and barroom troubadour…and it all sounds so so good to me.

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Download:Bloody Amateur – The Light [MP3]

Stomping Around with Eight Knives

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1485956948-1It’s no secret that blues and country are the heart and soul of Tennessee, but you know we like it when bands get down and dirty with that sound.  That’s just what the boys in Eight Knives have decided to do, throwing in some catchy hooks to be sure they don’t escape your attention.  Their album Maiden Names is out now, and it’s just a good old fashioned rock record, filled with energy and just a hint of twang.  Seeing as the whole of Tennessee is tearing things up right now, you best keep your eye out on this Chattanooga boys.

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Download:Eight Knives – Levels and Lovers [MP3]

ATH & SXSW: 10 Rules To Not Screw This Up

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It’s SXSW time again, and I’m already overloaded with party emails, bands needing shows, and the multitude of band submissions that come our way this time of year. Another thing I’ve always noticed, is the multitude of sites offering their very own “SXSW Guide”, “SXSW Survival Tips”, or some other mumbo jumbo to that extent. Well today ATH is jumping into that game with our very own SXSW rules to live by. Now this isn’t your typical list, as we always try to tell it like it is despite who we may piss off. So stop RSVPing to all of those parties and check out the ATH guide to not screwing this up. Follow the jump for more.

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New Pop Tune from Yellowbirds

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artworks-000041576297-xpk0dd-t500x500I went into today not knowing anything about Yellowbirds, but once I hear their single from their forthcoming single, I had to search out more.  There’s something that burrows into your soul when you play this tune; I think part of it has to do with the recording, while the other part is surely the delicious bubblegum quality of Sam Cohen’s vocals.  He’s got a full band working with him, which definitely adds some depth to the sound that swirls around his vocals.  I’m really excited to see what it all sounds like together when Songs from the Vanished Frontier comes out on May 28th from Royal Potato Family. 

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Great New Jam from Frank Smith

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FrankSmith_1I’ve known about this new release from Frank Smith for some time, and I couldn’t be more excited for you all to get to hear Nineties.  If you listen to this track, you’ll definitely see that the band’s made some progressions since their last effort, bringing in more noise, yet in a well-configured manner. Personally, I think this is the best the group have sounded, with all the elements of the group complimenting each other perfectly.  A lot of people are throwing out some pretty high-brow names like Pavement and Sebadoh in relation to the bands best effort, so you know that I’m not bullshitting you when I say you’re going to love this album.

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Download: Frank Smith – How Many Ways [MP3]

Dance With Shout Out Out Out

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This band will be joining us for SxSW. They are high on my watch list, stay tuned for a little playlist action for you digitally inclined SxSW fence-crashers.

Shout Out Out Out is not a spin off of Shout Out Louds with a stutter. They put out hits and I don’t think they have garnered the attention they deserve, hopefully soon to change. Sweet percussion and brooding synthy basslines with playful keyboard wisps and lofty-affected vocals, I think you’ll dig them. Be sure to check out Spanish Moss and Total Loss on your fave digital outlet. Happy Friday.

They are playing all of SxSW, but the big showcase is the 15th at Old School. The track featured here is going to be on an EP from a live session record at NMC in Clagary (the band is Edmonton based, FWIW).

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If You Don’t Love This Song From Gloss, I H8 You

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858197_491491817553534_1238138936_oYeah, I made it easier for us to share in hate.  First, I used text speak, which I abhor, so you can easily hate me.  Second, I came across this brilliant gem from Gloss from their upcoming Front Porch 7″.  What do I like about this tune? Hmm.  I like the gentle quality of the vocals.  I appreciate the crispness of the guitar playing throughout.  Oh, and no matter how many times I play it, it still sounds remarkable to me.  I’m going to play it for the rest of the day, and I’m going to be snarky about it. You can pick up the 7″ from Manic Pop right now…and don’t forget to browse their shop, as they have hits from Blooper and Austin’s Mini Dresses too!

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Download: Gloss – Ian’s Dream [MP3]

Phaseone Sets Me Right

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The name of this track is “Hunter”. It is strong and mellow and dark and stuff.

Andrew Jernigan is Phaseone and he is from Brooklyn. In fact, if I like a song that is slightly electronic in slant and someone asks where that dude is from, I usually act like I know and answer Brooklyn. Nine times out of ten, I’ll be right these days. Fellow Brooklynite Rachel Browne of Field Mouse, takes care of vocals on this gem.

Full length I I TELL U lands May 7th via Williams Street.

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