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ACL 2012: Saturday In Pictures

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We battled the elements. We battled our livers. We battled the battles. Really happy I had a legit excuse to not watch the Longhorns. Yech.

Rain was in the forecast. The poncho that had been neatly folded in factory specifications previously dormant in my camera bag for three festivals was going to be called into duty. Two heavy bursts occurred, before and after the Shins. I was able to keep relatively dry as the revelers drank in the rain. People that weren’t there asked me yesterday how muddy I got. Apparently, the news sensationalized the few real mud holes I saw into #Mudpit2012.

Oh yeah, the artists for this installment are Zola Jesus, Gardens & Villa, Oberhofer, Metric, The Shins and Jack White.

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New Single (Split 7″) from The Daredevil Christopher Wright

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Earlier this year The Daredevil Christopher Wright release The Nature of Things; I thought it was a solid effort that slowly made its way into my playing rotation, though the band received minimal press.  They return now with a split 7″ with their friends Cuddle Magic, and I hope that this is the release that brings them more interest; the song definitely warrants my approval. You’ll find a quiet track, moving along slowly, but there’s this underlying melody that is wholly captivating.  If you’re looking for something that will allow you to get lost within your soul, then play this tracks as many times as you can. I’ll see you on the other side.

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More New Jams from Jinja Safari

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Just last week I ran a post about Jinja Safari and their song “Hiccups,” which I described as a broader bit of collage pop.  This time around, the group’s offering up a more thoughtful tune, which still demonstrates their playfulness all the while showing some restraint. It would seem that with hits like these we’re right around the corner for a brilliant debut LP, yet still no final word on a release date.  Wait for the song to past the minute mark, then it really gets rolling with some incredible drumming and even some edgier guitar playing in the background. I’m really excited by these dues…how about you?

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Download:Jinja Safari – Mermaids [MP3]

New Art Pop from Each Other

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When this first came onto my player, I really thought it was going to be some sort of jangling psych rock hit, which I was completely okay with at the time.  But, that being said, I’m much more impressed with the direction this new tune from Each Other takes, meandering into its own realm of art pop, even floating off into a creative bit of atmospheric noodling towards the end of the track.  It’s a good thing that the band’s Heavily Spaced EP is soon to come so we can see what else these Canadians have up their sleeve.

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ACL 2012: Friday In Pictures

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ACL 2012 coverage continues with a giant photo post for Friday. Here is the list of artists: Los Campesinos, Patrick Watson, Delta Spirit, Afghan Whigs, Alabama Shakes, Florence and the Machine and M83.

We’ll have more on which bands did what, for sure. This I will tell you, Florence has pipes. Very impressive, as I recall early in her career being a bit of mess live. Alabama Shakes deserve their popularity. Patrick Watson (Wilson according to the lineup, awww) and his band may have been the best group of musicians. Delta Spirit is an all-growns-up festival band. Likewise for M83. But seeing the Afghan Whigs? That was pretty bad ass.

Click through for overload.

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Bratty Rocker from So So Glos

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We’ve long supported the four dudes in So So Glos, but oddly, we’ve yet to see the full-length they alluded to earlier in 2012.  But, they do have another new song, which may bring us closer to that release.   As the band nears up for a frenzy at CMJ, this song appeared, again showing the bratty rock n’ roll stylings of the band; this time they’re turning up the noise even more, but still holding tight to those inner melodies they’ve got going on.  Here’s to the boys, and hoping they get that album out to us as soon as possible.

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Download:So So Glos – Son of Ambition [MP3]

Slow Jam from Ethereal and the Queer Show

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Those of you having trouble creeping into your Monday activities might want to steer clear of this tune from Ethereal and the Queer Show; it’s got that slow vibe that just might make you want to call it a day.  Honestly, I like the wispy quality to the vocals, allowing room for the rest of the song to breathe in and out.  There’s no propulsive beat, leaving you with a dream quality tune that you’re sure to revel in, if you’re in need of a brief escape from today.  The duo’s Cosmotopia LP comes out on October 30th, just in time for you to lapse into a quiet hibernation for the winter months.

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Download:Ethereal and the Queer Show – Horse [MP3]

New Tunes from People Get Ready

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We’re slowly recovering from an extensive weekend at Austin City Limits, so I’m grateful that we’ve got this solid track from People Get Ready for you to enjoy.  It begins with a slow steady rhythm, and it builds and builds, but only briefly erupts near the end of the song.  It’s interesting to say the least, but it’s got a light spirit to it, which is exactly what my body needs today; I’m sure everyone leaving or living in Austin agrees!  You can check out the group’s self-titled album when it hits stores on October 23rd.

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Download:People Get Ready – Middle Name [MP3]

Introducing GHXST

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With events all over the country like ACL and CMJ (yeah acronyms!), we’re getting a barrage of emails about bands we haven’t actually heard.  The one group that really jumped out on me is the NYC trio, GHXST.  Their name would almost hint at some sort of dark wave or dance pop, but the band is a whole lot noisier than that.  Heavy guitars open this single, which was on their Evilwickeddesire album–a compilation of their early EPs.  I’m enjoying the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a lot of pretense in the group’s sound, and the vocals are low enough in the mix to grab listeners in really closely.  Definitely a band I look forward to hearing more from in the coming year.

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Download:GHXST – Doomgirl [MP3]

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