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Instrumental Doom Pop from Fresh Snow

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freshsnowI’m one that’s attached to lyrics, so I don’t really go about looking for instrumental tunes. That being said, this new Fresh Snow tune somehow crept under my skin. It’s a brooding bit of gloom, built on multiple smaller movements; it’s not unlike what some might hear in the Stranger Things soundtrack that’s taken off of late…only a little heavier. It’s also one of those crazy tracks that you just want to see brought to the live setting, pulsing and throbbing, creating something altogether animal-istic. Their new album One comes out this Friday via Hand Drawn Dracula.

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ATX Spotlight: Brand New Xetas!

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XetasI’d love to go on a diatribe on how Austin music’s scene isn’t dying, but I think all you need to is just listen to the compilations put together this year: Austin Slack Capital, Flavor Sound Class of 2016…and now Dillo Milk 2. That last one will be released soon, and features this brand new Xetas track…which hasn’t been played live…and according to the band, isn’t slated for their next LP. It doesn’t matter, as it’s now out there, and it’s so fucking good. I mean, the chorus has this natural ferocity that can perhaps only best be compared to the band’s live set. And the continuous maneuvering, almost off-kilter swagger kind of makes the rest of rock n’ roll seem boring. Sorry folks…but with songs like this coming out left and right…rock n’ roll’s spirit is very much alive in Austin.

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New Tunes from Tape Deck Mountain

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tapedeckIt’s been a little bit since we last heard from Tape Deck Mountain, but the project has reappeared with a new song and an upcoming I Will Break U EP release. This track is pretty solid in every way, though I like the contrast between the burgeoning blister of noise and the subtle release of the vocals…almost drawn out from the insides of the human soul. Eventually it settles into familiar shoegaze territory, but there’s just enough to keep things different. Looks like the new EP will be featured in the new fangled cassette format that the kids love on October 8th.

Stoked On This New Lubec Single

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lubecWhen I got wind that Lubec were recording with Dylan Watt (Craft Spells/Naomi Punk) I was really excited. I knew that there would be another act I could enjoy, something energetic with a nice audio feel to it. Their latest single from their upcoming album, Cosmic Debt, has this angular indie cum emo feel to it, with some emphatic female shouts blurting out to strengthen the overall vibe. It’s also got a nice little breakdown near the latter end of the track for an added bit of musicianship. The album drops via Disposable America on September 30th.

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ATX Spotlight: Brand New Botany

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botany-deepak-verberaWhile Stranger Things has brought the spotlight to Austin’s Holodeck Records (deservingly so!), there’s still some other labels and acts not associated that are worthy of your time…like Botany. This track dropped late last Friday, so odds are that those with good taste have heard it already. It’s a movement piece, washing little bits of space-y atmospherics and twinkling atop this beautiful little piano backbone. It’s a journey and a story being told, though I think it’s completely open to your interpretation as the song takes form, and then changes. I relish the exploratory quality within the confines of this listen, and hope you’ll give it a deserved listen; look for this song on the new album, Deepak Verbera from Western Vinyl on October 14th.

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Bedroom Gaze from Marble Arch

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marblearchNot sure where I first stumbled upon Marble Arch, but my bandcamp scouting reported that a new tune was up…and it immediately filled a hole in my listening rotation. Honestly, it’s a dense bit of bedroom pop, organized around electronic beats/samples; it doesn’t fall too far from the realm of Radio Dept., except this is a wee bit more dreary in its atmospheric positing. It’s rainy day music done perfectly right, but you can listen to it any time really…or at least that’s my recommendation.

Show Preview: Mild High Club @ Mohawk (Tonight!)

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mhcThere aren’t too many choices for checking out shows after a long weekend, so tonight do yourself a favor and head out to Mohawk for Mild High Club. The eclectic band recently released Skiptracing, which we ran a review of last week, HERE. They specialize in modern psychedelic vibes, pushing the envelope a bit more than most of their peers. And, by attending, you get to catch your dose of great local acts as well, with Tamarron and Rotten Mangos taking the stage as openers. It’s a highly anticipated show, but tickets will still be available at the door. Start this short week off right folks!

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Muuy Biien es Muy Bueno

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autumntoneThis past year at the annual Athens showcase during SXSW I finally caught Muuy Biien live, and boy did they ever deliver; they were one of my highlights of the entire festival. That being said, they return with a slightly different sound for their upcoming LP, Age of Uncertainty. Their spastic attitude has been traded for something calmer, though a wee bit more experimental in regards to their sound. It gives the band a steadier sound that I’m still attracted to, though I hope it doesn’t affect their live set as they settle into this new groove. Look out for the new record on October 28th via Autumn Tone Records.

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ATX Spotlight: Tele Novella Release Heavy Balloon Video

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In what has been a banner year for Austin music (despite the scene dying) on the nation-wide scene, it looks like Tele Novella will continue that trend with their forthcoming House of Souls. While we’ve all loved their newest tune, we’re now getting treated to a spectacular new video for the song itself. It’s quirky, just as one would expect, and every time I hear this song, I just marvel at the gifts of Natalie in the track. Enjoy the song one more time, only now with more visual stimulation! Album hits via Yellow Year on September 23rd.

Bloodhounds On My Trail Offer New Tune

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bloodhoundsPlease don’t think that the only thing going on in Melbourne is guitar pop, and if you disagree, then just listen to the newest Bloodhounds On My Trail tune. It’s a sweeping piece of darkened rock n’ roll, balancing crisp guitar tones with the shimmery sort that collide in a wall of atmospherics. Bass grooves are heavy, almost thundering…all contrasted by a semi-croon, softening the song’s stance. It’s a promising number that will actually be handled by Texas based Moon Sounds Records for distribution on September 16th.

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