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Friday Show Round Up @ Austin, Texas

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Man, there’s tons of good local acts doing their things all over the great city of Austin, so I just wanted to highlight a few of the must see acts…you can pick your favorite, or hop all about.

Deep Time w/ Hidden Ritual and Blackgum @ Mohawk  — $6 — Doors @ 9 PM

Calm Blue Sea opening for Ours @ Emos East — $15 — Doors @ 8 PM

Mother Falcon w/ Les Rav and Shakey Graves @ The Parish — $10 — Doors @ 8 PM

The Preservation w/ Bobby Jealousy and Major Major Major @ Frank — $6 — Doors @ 9:30 PM

Here’s a hit by Deep Time and Calm Blue Sea to get you in the mood:

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Fresh New Indie Pop from The Hermit Crabs

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Indie pop fans rejoice; the Hermit Crabs are back!  Our friends over at Matinee Recordings are about to release another four song EP from the much heralded Scottish group, which is the band’s first release since 2009!  The Time Relentless EP comes out via the label on September 4th, and the first hit from the record is beautiful.  Clearly the harmonies we all love about great indie pop are present, almost from the instant you press play.  They add a nice little touch with a wayward guitar line dancing and twirling around the vocals in the background.  Bet this is going to be one helluva release.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Stop_This_Now.mp3]

Download: The Hermit Crabs – Stop This Now [MP3]

Sweet Rocker from Something Fierce

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I’m always down to represent for Dirtnap Records, especially when they come into Texas to dip their toes in our rock n’ roll talent pool.  They’re set to release a one of a kind (1000 copies only/ever) split between Houston’s Something Fierce and Denton’s Occult Detective Club.   I’m personally excited because it signals a bunch of new material that’s supposed to come from Something Fierce in early 2013 (if the world doesn’t end).  Our first listen comes from the Houston act, and it demonstrates how the band has grown up, giving up a tight little effort filled with chugging energy and bratty swagger. My favorite!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/WarlordsOfInformation.mp3]

Download:Something Fierce – Warlords Of Information [MP3]

Stream New Dark Dark Dark

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Merrily Merrily Merrily, life is but a stream. Threes.

Dark Dark Dark will release Who Needs Who on October 2nd stateside via Supply & Demand (preorder via the band hyperlink via the intarwebs). This track is called “How it Went Down” and features a heartfelt vocal by Nona Marie Invie of bandmate Marshall LaCount’s lyrics. Smooth, building, very organic. The Austin date for their tour will be with Emily Wells at Holy Mountain (formerly the space known as Beauty Bar) on October 20th.

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New Trickling Track from Mark Eitzel

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It’s weird how the music world works, heralding an act one minute and disregarding the net.  I don’t know, I try not to get too caught up in the hype or the hoopla, so I’m definitely going to share this new Mark Eitzel tune with you.  You hopefully recognize Mark’s name from American Music Club, but now he’s going it alone again with his new offering, Don’t Be A Stranger.  This record is coming out on October 2nd via Merge Records, and the label’s thinking it’s going to be his best work in decades…along the lines of Five Leaves Left and Harvest Moon.  Definitely interested to hear the whole collection after letting this song carry me away for a bit.

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New Music from Dana Falconberry

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Alright, so I’m a few weeks behind on this gem from Austinite Dana Falconberry, but better late than never right? Dana will be releasing her latest album Leelanau on October 12th, and if it sounds anything like this tune below, it’s going to win her a huge following.  Her guitar is quiet, almost muted, but her incredible voice really warms you over.  Her playfulness in the middle of the track helps differentiate this number from your average fare, but that’s what I’ve come to expect from Falcoberry’s work.  It’s such an intimate listen, and one that’s ultimately rewarding. Hoping it makes its way onto your playlist.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/02-02-Lake-Charlievoix-V2-Mastered.mp3]

Download:Dana Falconberry – Lake Charlievoix [MP3]

New Girly Pop from Big Wave

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Recently I tossed out a track from Ali K. off the Bi-Weekly Pizza Club from Art Is Hard Records, and the label is back at it again with another short single from UK’s Big Wave.  Unfortunately, you can’t get your hands on the limited edition single as it’s currently sold out, but you can definitely jam out to the track right here. I love the little break down in the middle of the song where they pull back in a sort of stutter to reveal just a the vocals (and a hint of percussion). It’s upbeat and fun, and I figure that never hurts.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Art-Is-Hard-Records-Dying-on-the-Vine.mp3]

Download:Big Wave – Dying on the Vine [MP2]

Revisiting Young Fresh Fellows

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A few years back ago I sort of stumbled into Young Fresh Fellows by following the advice of a good Internet friend, and I’m grateful that I got that intro, though seeing as the band involves Scott McCaughey of Minus Five, and currently The Baseball Project, I should have known already.   The group’s been around since the 80s, though there has often been distance between the releases of quirky power-pop.  Luckily, Yep Roc is about to release Tiempo de Lujo, the group’s newest record.  As they’ve grown older they’ve only gotten better, but since there aren’t any singles from the new LP, I wanted to share a gem off my favorite LP, The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest. If you love what you hear, do some research and get to know Young Fresh Fellows.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/02-All-Messed-Up.mp3]

Download:Young Fresh Fellows – All Messed Up [MP3]

Coastal Jam from American Photo Club

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When I first heard this, I knew I recognized that guitar sound (it’s U2 right?), but the hook that hid in the chorus is what let me overlook the slight resemblance here.  American Photo Club have just self-released a new self-titled EP, and it’s filled with gems just like this one, catchy and sprawling.  It’s a good way to continue rocking and rolling this week, filling your ears with “woahs” and a spirited chorus that begs you to sing along.  I don’t know what it is about this jam, but if you like what you hear, you can grab the EP for free from the guys.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/American-Photo-Club-We-Are-All-The-Same.mp3]

Download:American Photo Club – We Are All The Same [MP3]

New Jam from Entertainment

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Sometimes with all the hype makings its way over the waves of the Atlantic, we don’t always get to hear about the hard working bands that deserve some love.  Luckily for you, I’m going to introduce you to Entertainment, a British band that recalls slight hints of Dinosaur Jr., but also more mainstream acts like Oasis.  Perhaps I’m way off on that, and hopefully the band doesn’t take it as a slight, but for me, the melding of those two sounds works perfectly here.  There’s anthemic vocals, but distorted cascading guitars that ring loudly in your earbuds.  Definitely a band worth your time today.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/01-Me-You.mp3]

Download:Entertainment – Me & You

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