Category: News

New Music from Ducktails

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Last year I really got stuck listening to Ducktails III; it made my year end list, in fact!  Now we return with news of a new record, this time on Domino Records.  The first single sees Matt Mondanile and Ducktails again crafting his own sonic genre, with mellow guitar lines turning around minimal percussive elements.  He seems subdued here, which could make for a great listen when Days comes out on January 29th, wrapping up the winter months with his beautifully spun pop tunes.  I can’t find any faults with the music he’s creating when it sounds as good as this tune.

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New Rocker from Squarehead

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Ah, the Irish are making their way!  When I first heard about this new song from Squarehead I immediately jumped out of my chair.  I’ve been jamming to these guys for a long time; I’ve also been jamming to So Cow for forever.  Why does this matter? The two have teamed up to make a ten song split LP titled Out of Season–it comes out on November 13th via Inflated Records.  The Squarehead track is definitely the heavier the two, as that’s just their style, but assure you that the record will have some more melodic moments from So Cow. Either way, all ten tracks are pretty much guaranteed to be kick ass, so get ready.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/06-More-Quickly.mp3]

Download:Squarehead – More Quickly [MP3]

New Tunes from Ace Reporter

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It’s that time of year, when releases are already being mapped out for 2013.  One of those releases that’s on my radar is the project from Chris Snyder, Ace Reporter.  He challenged himself to write a song a day, and he’s narrowed that down to ten of his favorite/best songs that will be released on his new record, Yearling, via Ooh La La on February 13th.  This track is definitely placed smack in the realm of traditional pop, with Snyder utilizing various samples and guitar tracks to craft a complete sound.  For me, it’s subtle, but uplifting, leaving listeners with a modest pop tune they can play again and again.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Untouched-and-Arrived-Single.mp3]

Download: Ace Reporter – Untouched and Arrived [MP3]

New Collage Pop from Jinja Safari

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I can’t hide from the fact that I’m always intrigued by groups that compile various layers of pop instrumentation into their tunes, much like the current single from Jinja Safari.  The group is preparing for a release of their debut sometime in early 2013, but until then I think a lot of people are going to be really excited by this tune.  It’s a weird cross between Animal Collective and Local Natives, using tribal influences that mix with more organic electronic sounds.  Definitely a sound that I’m interested in hearing more of; I’ll keep you posted as news floats in my way.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/JinjaSafari_Hiccups.mp3]

Download: Jinja Safari – Hiccups [MP3]

Johnny Jewel – After Dark Remaster

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Just in time for your ACL afterparty…

Johnny Jewel, best known as part of Chromatics and half of Glass Candy has remastered and offered for download an hour and seventeen minute long mix from five years ago called “After Dark” (“After Dark 2” is forthcoming). Previously a merch table extra, it features tracks from all flavors of collaborations and label projects from Mr. Jewel including aforementioned Glass Candy and Chromatics as well as Mirage, Professor Genius and Farah.

Sample below, use your bandwift. Did you miss their show at The Mohawk? Click.

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Killer Tune from Sunglasses

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A few years back, I remember that everyone was hyped up on Brooklyn’s Sunglasses, and deservedly so.  But, since their self-titled EP, they’ve sort of gone missing, sadly.  However, the group is gearing up to release their first full-length, Wildlife, on November 13th via Mush Records.  This lead single is really busy, but I think they know what they’re doing, layering extensive sound collages/handclaps atop the song’s inner hook.  It’s definitely in the sphere of poppy art-collage, but while this song is busy, I think it also demonstrates a finesse and control you don’t see from similar acts.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Sunglasses-ColdShoulder.mp3]

Download:Sunglasses – Cold Shoulder [MP3]

New Music from The Babies

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The following track is not like anything I’ve heard from The Babies as of late, but to be honest, I think that’s one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed listening to the group: their sound is fairly unidentifiable.  They’ve got tunes that come off as garage-rock, but they’ll mix it up with some slow-paced ballad, keeping you on your toes throughout your listening experience.  This new tune begins with a bit of a wayward stomp, filled with a melodic hook that I can’t escape; of course, it also features a closing guitar ambling to wrap up the track.  Who knows what we’ll get when their latest album Our House on the Hill comes out November 13th (Woodsist), but I bet it’s going to be good.

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New Single from This Many Boyfriends

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Ah, glorious pop music at its finest.  That’s precisely what you’ll get when you listen to this brand new single from Leeds’ group This Many Boyfriends.  They’re crafting this wonderful pop music right now, and there self-titled debut is coming out in stores, at least overseas, this week via Angular Recording Corporation.  I can’t exactly put my finger on their sound; it’s familiar, but the vocals oddly remind me of Jeremy Jay fronting a jangling indie-pop act.  Those aren’t bad things in my book, which is why I’ve fallen for this record so much.  If you’re looking for something to raise your pop flag for a few weeks, then I suggest you get into the group below.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/04-Number-One.mp3]

Download:This Many Boyfriends – Number One [MP3]

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