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New Jam from Plateaus

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Okay, so this isn’t exactly a new jam; it’s from the Plateaus self-titled album that I raved about just a bit ago.  But, they put this song out on the net yesterday, and it’s one of my favorite tunes from the record, so I had to have it up here on the net for you.  While some of their songs are faster and grittier, this one’s got a bit of pop polish, which is where I first found my love for the band.  There’s tons of punk rock and pop rock jams filled on their Art Fag Recordings debut LP, so if you pick it up now you’ll have plenty to sink your teeth into.

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New B-Side from Holopaw

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I’m not sure where my infatuation began with Holopaw, but I’ll claim myself as a devoted fan of the group, perhaps with their early work from Sub Pop and Isaac Brock…and their impossible to find third album.  They’ve just joined up with Misra, who released a 7″ from the band, and will also be releasing Academy Songs Vol. 1 on January 15th (just before my birthday!). This is the B-Side from the 7″, representative of the band’s ability to move in and out of various musical spaces within the span of a single song.  It’s always been something I’ve adored, not to mention the sound of Orth’s voice on everything they’ve done. Enjoy this one.

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New(ish) Music from The Garlands

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Those of us in love with indie pop have been awaiting the release of The Garlands for what seems like an eternity, but the time is finally upon us.  The Swedish group has finally polished up their self-titled work, with a vinyl release date scheduled for November 27th via the folks over at Shelflife Records.  It’s going to be a very limited release, making the blissful pop a necessity for all the fans of such things.  The one song they’ve got up currently is full of energy and jangling goodness, not to mention lofty vocal melodies.  If you’re not digging this, then you have no heart.

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Download:The Garlands – Open Arms [MP3]

Show Preview: Mr. Gnome @ Stubbs (11/15)

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Date 11/15/12
Location Stubbs
Doors 9pm
Tickets $10 @ Frontgate

Mr. Gnome is a great up and coming band that I caught during SXSW last year, and I can honestly say that they can fully deliver in the live setting.  Those looking to get a good show in before the craziness of this weekend ensues should head on down to the indoor stage at Stubbs on Thursday to see this rocking good band live.  Local upstarts The Baker Family will be more than adequate in providing your opening support for the evening.  You’ll enjoy it.

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Download: Mr. Gnome – The Way [MP3]

Mellow New Tune from Widowspeak

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When I first caught the live set from Widowspeak a few years ago at SXSW I immediately became a proponent of the group, so I’m glad news broke today of a new release comign from the group.  They’ll be putting out their second LP, Almanac, via Captured Tracks on January 22nd.  This first listen is fairly revealing about what we can expect, with the haziness of previous works a bit removed.  I’m interested to see how it all unfolds in the long-run.  Will it be too tame for my liking or yours? Only time will tell, but for now we’ve got this tune to enjoy.

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Download: Widowspeak – Ballad of the Golden Hour [MP3]

More New Jams from Teen Mom

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A short bit ago I tossed out the upbeat “I Wanna Go Out” from DC’s Teen Mom, but this time around, I’m offering you a different insight into the band’s blissed out pop numbers.  On “You and Me” you can see that the central melody is holding the song together, and with a slower pacing, the song has the ability to unfold rather carefully before your expectant pop ears.  If you dig what you’re hearing then you should definitely check out the group’s new Mean Tom EP, which hits the streets on November 27th via Analog Edition Records.

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Download:Teen Mom – You and Me [MP3]

Sunny Pop from Cayucas

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We love pretty much everything that’s being put out by Secretly Canadian, and this new release from Cayucas is surely going to be another hit we’ll adore for some time.  The recent signing has an upcoming 7″ featuring two tracks to give us all an introduction to the band.  This first taste is just what you’d expect a California pop band to construct, full of vibrant energy and tasty melodies.  It sort of sounds like the meeting ground between The Drums and Generationals, both bands we fawn over, so how could we, and you, not love this?

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/01-Cayucos.mp3]

Download:Cayucas – Cayucos [MP3]

Show Preview: The Sea and Cake @ the Mohawk (11.14)

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Date Wednesday, November 14th
Location Mohawk
Doors 6:30 PM
Tickets $15 from Mohawk


Unfortunately the music world is slowly winding its way down towards the end of 2012, but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t some great acts pushing their way through town, such as The Sea and Cake.  They’ve just released their latest, Runner, which really surprised me with its immediate accessibility and careful pop sensibility.  They’re a massive underground favorite of many, and playing at the Mohawk with Fiery Furnaces‘ Matthew Friedberger just strengthens the bill all the more. It’s chilled out indie rock of the classiest sort, so be sure to make your way for a midweek treat.

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Download:The Sea and Cake – Harps [MP3]

 

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