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Scuzzy Beach Rock from Guantanamo Baywatch

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Dirtnap Records has done a pretty solid job with releases this year, and they might just have another one on their hands with the new record from Guantanamo Baywatch.  The album is called Chest Crawl, and this track is pretty much a solid snippet of what the whole thing will sound like to your ears.  It reminds me of a weird surf rock jam that lives somewhere between Thee Oh Sees and the Cramps.  It might not be for everyone, but it’s the kind of stuff I’ve been into lately. Give it a little taste.

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Download:Guantanamo Baywatch – Boomerenga [MP3]

Dark Jam from Rayon Beach

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Just a bit ago we were watching a passionate set from Austin’s Rayon Beach, with the three piece punk-of-sorts band opening for Terry Malts.  Their songs were catchy and powerful, even without the presence of a bass guitar.  Luckily for fans of the band it’s time for you all to open up your ears and check out the group’s new LP, This Looks Serious, which you can purchase from Hozac Records (gold colored vinyl if you’re a nerd like that). I dig the shady darkness that kind of has the band brooding here, giving them this weird sensation of facing peril head-on.  It’s only a matter of time before Austin’s darlings make bigger waves–this LP seems to be that step out the door.  AND…if you’re in Austin, the band has their LP release tonight at 29th Street Ballroom.

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Download:Rayon Beach – Where Are the Cities [MP3]

Show Pics: Tennis @ The Parish (5/8)

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Spaulding, get dressed you’re playing golf. – No I’m not grandpa, I’m playing tennis.

Tennis played The Parish on a Tuesday, a rainy Tuesday. The show was sold out, very sold out. There a few shows a year that bring out the part time show-goers, this was definitely one of them. It’s not a bad thing, by any means. We need them to come out so that they get hooked again and we can get better booking and venue additions/remodels. In fact, this is precisely why The Parish was reborn with its great lights and fantastic sound.

Vacationer came along and we all had a good time, well most of us. Read for notes and pics.

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Great Old Song from Montero

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It’s been pouring in Austin since yesterday, so I’m really happy that this song fits in perfectly with the weather.  To continue with my adoration of all things Oceanic, I’d like to reintroduce you to Montero…the project of Ben Montero (also featuring Guy of Chapter Music and Geoff of Crayon Fields).  At first, you’d think I’m just plugging my friends, and yea, I am, but this songs too great not to put it back on people’s radars.  This song comes from a 7″ they put out last year on Mistletone, and VICE caught wind of the band and made up THIS little mini-documentary.  I guess there’s never a bad time to listen to a good song, so enjoy this one friends; I do this for you all.

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Download:Montero – Rainman [MP3]

New Tune from Fergus and Geronimo

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It’s funny, I always sort of thought at Fergus and Geronimo as Dallas’ answer to White Denim, giving off that constructional post-rock vibe with odd time signatures and what not, but it seems like a lot of people had that problem with the group; they’re a hard bunch to put into a box.  That being said, the band is returning with Funky Was the State of Affairs on August 7th via Hardly Art, and the title alone suggests that the group could be more all over the map, even a bit funkier perhaps. Doesn’t matter what it sounds like in the long run, as this single alone is enough to kick off things in the right direction.

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Download:Fergus & Geronimo – RomanTick [MP3]

New Single from Standard Fare

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Did you see me rave about the excellent Out of Sight, Out of Town LP from Standard Fare at the beginning of the year? You definitely should have, but if you didn’t, this song’s going to remind you just what I was talking about.  The group’s signed up to release a single with WIAIWYA, and you can grab that single for nice decent price.  More importantly, the band’s been generous to provide us with a stream of their energetic jam, “Girlfriend.”  This song encompasses everything the group’s about, and I’m always excited when one of my favorite bands has new music to make it through this rainy weather. You can also stream/buy the track HERE.

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Great Jam from The Intelligence

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For months I’ve waited for the official word on the newest record from The Intelligence, one of my favorite acts.  Luckily, the album came my way last week, and now I get to share with you one of the reasons I’m so excited for you to hear Everybody’s Got It Easy But Me; it hits stores on June 19th via In the Red.  It’s a rambunctious jittery rocker with a discordant guitar chord that rings in the background throughout. If you get your hands on the whole album you’ll also realize that this band’s got a knack for writing hooks within the realm of arty guitar rock.

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Download:The Intelligence – (They Found Me In The Back Of) The Galaxy [MP3]

Angular Pop Track from New Cassettes

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Feel like this weather is going to get me down, but I refuse to let it get to me.  So in hopes of helping you all out, I wanted to toss out this energetic number that’s been floating around for a bit on behalf of New Cassettes. The group released their album Winterhead just a month ago, followed by a short US tour, which is how they caught my ear.  I’ll give you that it’s not the most original track out in the world, but we’re all entitled to a little frivolous fun, are we not?  My favorite thing…it’s not bedroom pop or garage rock, it’s just a rock tune, albeit one that makes you stomp your feet.

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Download:New Cassettes – Silent Guns [MP3]

Chilled Out Bedroom Pop from Young Man

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As we grow closer and closer to the release of Young Man‘s Vol. 1 LP, the buzz seems to continue to grow. I’m not going to lie and pretend like I’m not buying into the hype, but I’ll say that this is perhaps my favorite track of all that’s been floating around so far.  There’s steady pacing, and the music that surrounds Colin Caulfield’s vocals is perfectly fitting.  There’s nothing overdone in this track; it’s all just understated enough to come across as beautifully trickled bedroom pop music.  You can finally get your hands on this record when it hits stores on May 22nd via Frenchkiss.

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Download:Young Man – Do [MP3]

More New Tunes from Leland Sundries

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Are you tired of me talking about Leland Sundries and their Foundry EP yet? Well, I’ve almost covered all the tunes on the site, so maybe this will be the last time (I’m not making any promises).  Nick Loss-Eaton has a great way with matter-of-fact storytelling and vocal delivery, which makes a song like this both interesting and attractive to listeners.  It’s a bit in the vein of Americana, but for the most part, it’s got a steady little country chug to it…although I’ll admit it’s probably one of the most upbeat tracks on the EP.  I don’t care if it’s just me, these dudes have something going.

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Download:Leland Sundries – Giving Up Redheads [MP3]

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