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Another Gem from The Paperhead

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While the Paperhead fell early into the psychedelic charms with their early releases, it has become increasingly clear that the band have focused on broadening their sound. Their latest single illustrates such, bringing in a pastoral folk appeal that’s been perfected by so few. You’ll hear a distant guitar sliding, texturing the track…almost making it a wonderful Western ballad you’d want to hear as the sun falls beneath the horizon. This track will show up on the band’s forthcoming LP, Chew, which is being released by the uber-reliable Trouble in Mind Records on February 17th. A broader sound should allow for broader appeal, btu regardless, there’s some brilliant stuff in this album.

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Sweeping Rock from A Festival A Parade

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I’m a huge fan of indie rock that takes on broad brush strokes, rises and falls, yet still maintains pop sensibility. This new track from A Festival, A Parade does just that, building a huge ground swell of noise to meet just in time with the lyrics rolling out. I love how the song is able to settle calmly before the band chimes back in with their squall of guitars and crashing percussion. The rolling drum work in the middle of the track is a nice touch too, only increasing the tension that holds this track together. No word on a full length, but this song will do for now.

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This New Feelies Tune Rules

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This year is going to rule for the old guards of rock n’ roll…new JaMC, new Bats, new Wire and, of course, a new record from the Feelies. I think the cascading riff that opens this song really will grab modern listeners that might not be too familiar with the band’s work, just before they settle into their hook-laden groove. That guitar sound is so familiar that I think I’ll hear it haunt me for the rest of my life; I don’t want to even think of how many bands owe these guys a debt of musical gratitude. In Between is the title of the new LP, and it’s being released by Bar None on February 24th.

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Well, Wire Has a New Album

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It’s not like you should expect anything less, as Wire have been consistently been rocking out the last few years (well, the last 30+ really), so I’m going to get a few short words up on the band’s new single. This one feels slightly different than what they’ve brought to the table the last few times; it’s a wholly accessible jam, whirling guitars swimming through the speakers as the vocals are deliver in a rather matter-of-fact manner. I think the calming tones in the voice work against the music, which illustrates the band’s continued focus to mess around with modern musical tropes. Look for Silver/Lead on March 31st via Pink Flag.

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Playful Dance Pop from Biscotti

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The blogosphere runs heavy with bands who know the right folks, so I’m always happy when I come across a gem that seems to have gone unfairly noticed. This new track from Biscotti has a propulsive synth groove that hooked me right away, with little no wave guitar chords stabbing in and out of the mix. I think the vocal playfulness is also an attractive feature in this track, moving back and forth between a clever spoken word and a gentle little coo. If you’re looking to dance a little differently, then check out the upcoming record, Instamatic, which is coming your way this week, courtesy of Listen Records.

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Rosie Carney Wins Most Beautiful Track Of The Day

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Rosie Carney is a youngster out of Downings, Ireland, whose voice and overall sound is going to knock your socks off. While I’m a bit biased as the resident folksy-leaning-writer round these parts, this song is objectively stunning. “Awake Me” is a slow burning folk gem that makes me yearn to listen to this elegant brand of music all day long. Soft guitars welcome you to the track before Carney’s effortless voice breaks through. What shines the brightest here is the combination of the poeticism of the lyrics with the cutting vocal power that grows and grows over the course of the track. Take a listen below and watch out for Rosie Carney to gain major attention.

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New Black Watch Video

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One of the band’s that never seems to stop recording and writing is The Black Watch. I couldn’t even tell you how many albums they have, but in each way, they all have something special to offer listeners. They’ve just offered up this stupendous new tune and video, which features frontman John Andrew Frederick traipsing about in the UK. On this tune, while I love the ring of the guitar, I’m really in love with the chorus. Frederick has great vocal control here, letting his voice melodically smooth out the edges as he hits each note. If you’ve yet to get into the band, then perhaps this is a great place to start, offering visuals and a song that will last in your mind throughout the rest of this week.

More From Rolling Blackouts C.F.

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So maybe I’m a day late and a dollar short on sharing this new track from longtime ATH faves, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, but it’s a right jam, so I had to. These Australian gentlemen, if you’ve somehow managed to miss out on the plethora of great songs that they’ve been tossing your way, have signed to Sub Pop and will be putting out an EP later in the spring. They’ve just released the title track from that release, called “French Press,” and it shows the band really tearing up the jangly rock scene; they remind me of a tightly-wound Real Estate. Crisp electric guitar riffs frolic through the whole tune while the vocals are tight and quick lipped. These folks are doing indie rock right, and it’s time for you to dive in headfirst. Take a listen below and don’t forget about their French Press EP, which is due out March 10th via Sub Pop. Pick it up here.

 

Rocker from Aquarian Blood

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All pop and no rock makes me a dull boy, so this Aquarian Blood tune is the best way to wake us all up today. The band is comprised of JB and Laurel Horrell (he of ExCult, she formerly of Nots), and they brandished a pounding bit of discordant punk that you’d expect from the two…fleshed out with some help from their friends. It’s a frenetic pace from the get-go, and only settles down in the final thirty seconds of the tune. You want energy, you want rock? Then check out their Last Nite in Paradise LP on Goner Records on February 10th.

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Premiere: New Video from John Wesley Coleman

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You’re a mere four days away from the release of Microwave Dreams, the newest release from John Wesley Coleman. Having been fortunate enough to listen to the record a few times before it hits the streets, I can honestly say that it holds some of the best songs JWC has written to date (and that’s a whole lotta songs!). The song has a pretty simple message, seemingly a coming of age tune with the acceptance of adulthood. It’s a message further emphasized by the accompanying video, which has Mr. Coleman out on a family adventure here in Austin; the video is endearing, which hints at some of the themes running through the new LP. You can grab that LP from Super Secret Recordsthis Friday!

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