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Constellation Myths Offer A Consolation

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As Constellation Myths prepare for the Cost of Living they remind us that this record is more of a conversation surrounding the world at large, rather than the introspective first LP. On their newest single, vocalist Molly Seamans weaves a story influenced by a comment from her father about a “boatyard of broken dreams;” its a piece reflecting on social anxieties and class warfare, spun in this beautifully crafted brand of pop. At times, the tune works its way into almost jazz pop, with sensational drumming playing upon the cymbals to create this huge atmosphere. The movement from the quiet moments into forceful pop, only to recede and pull back to its quiet as the song fades out. Keep an eye out for the whole LP, dropping right around the corner.

White Reaper Return With Honestly

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It’s been a wild week with some of our ATH mainstays dropping new tunes, and today seems to be no different with old time Kentucky favorites White Reaper also hitting us with something fresh. This one has really lifted my spirits in knowing the band plans to carry on after some recent turmoil over the last couple of years with lineup changes, label issues, and general burnout. With this new track, “Honestly,” my heart is happy to hear a band dealing with the struggle lyrically while still churning out a fantastic rock n roll hit. Things do get a touch poppier here with more keys and softer bass, so change is coming, but I for one welcome the evolution and welcome the boys back.

This track is part of the new White Reaper album entitled One Slightly Empty which is due out on September 26th via the band’s new label Blue Grape Music.

A-Z Benefit Show @ Alienated Majesty Books 6.29

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It’s well known that we ATH kids love our old emo and 00s indie music, hell, it’s how this whole thing got started in the first place. So it would make sense for us to naturally feel a connection with upstart emo and indie booking collective Tiny Sounds. They’ve got some great local bands associated with the project and also just got a fancy Austin Chronicle Award for being the best emo bookers in town. We pick up what they putting down.

On Sunday the 29th, Tiny Sounds have this sick show going down at Alienated Majesty Books in West Campus featuring three of their best bands covering some of our all time favorites. Drunk Uncle comes in as Modest Mouse, Minuano will cover Bright Eyes, and Boyd will be acting as Pedro the Lion. We plan to be there singing along and you should too! Best of all, this is a benefit for the A-Z scholarship at Del Valle High School. All proceeds will go to support this scholarship for a top arts student at DV high school. Emo and supporting our students? You know we’re about that. Show is at 7:30 with a $10 cover.

Missed Albums: Tan Cologne, Little Mazarn and Black Watch

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Last week had some solid record released, all of which have made it onto our site in some single or another, but, I was wrapped up in paid employment options on Friday, so I missed out on these. But, there’s never a bad time to check in on great music.

Tan Cologne – Unknown Beyond (Labrador)

This is definitely a record to sit with. The New Mexico duo create these cavernous pop songs, playing with the negative space between ringing notes and offering shadowy excursions into, well, the unknown beyond. Everything on the album feels like its own life force, its own vibration. Here’s the album closer.

Little Mazarn – Mustang Island (Dear Life Records)

While the Austin bunch is known for their traditional folk leanings, this new album illustrates a new lightness, accompanied by the slightest step into modernity. Little electronic flourishes come to life, such as on “Dark Pleasure of Endless Doing,” which might be one of my favorite tunes of the year.

The Black Watch – For All the World (Atom Records)

If you treasure a prolific songwriter, let me introduce you to John Andrew Fredrick. As the lead songwriter of the Black Watch, he’s been pushing out records at an astonishing pace, though he chose to double down by crafting a double LP this go round. I love the approach, as you get heavier punches on tunes like “Surely You Rally,” but you also get some deeper arrangements in the pop realm like “Achilles Past.” If my days were filled with time, I’d do a track by track breakdown, but by then, John would likely already have another LP ready.

Emily Hines Offer UFO

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I was completely unaware of Emily Hines until she signed up with Austin label Keeled Scales, but I’ll own up to falling under her spell as she readies the release of These Days. This song alone has so much of the delicate moments that make Hines work intoxicating; it opens up for nearly a minute on what honestly felt like a field recording, lost in history. Around the 54 second mark, the recording seems to change, with a metronomic beat and a little recording fuzz blanketing Emily’s voice, all the while little brushstrokes continue to add more layers of enchantment to the piece. She seems to have mastered this fragility that seems potent and personal all at once. Really looking forward to These Days, out on August 1st.

Check Out Shaggo

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It is nearly impossible to catch up with all the great music dropping in the world, so I missed this Shaggo record that dropped, but I’ve been totally in love with the song below so I’m going to share it in hopes you’ll fall for it too. When it begins, it sort of works in that playful bedroom pop fashion, akin to Moldy Peaches or Diet Cig; I loved how it was both silly and endearing there, but relished the eruption of rock n’ roll that awaited. The group clearly sell the rock side, taking a more modern spin by putting it all on blast, though they still get to keep “whoo-oohs” in there to amplify the joy they seem to have in their songwriting process. Do yourself a favor and check out their LP, Chores.

Whalers Drop Cross My Eyes

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Austin outfit Whalers are not strangers to these pages, and as their singer Gus is currently living outside of the country, the group have opted to sprinkle in some of their recently recorded tunes to fill in the gaps until his return. Speaking of the vocals, they’ve got this grab that borders on a psychedelic romp and a more soulfully weighted pop feel; it’s the rise and fall of each note that allows the group to work in and out of the gaps, filling it with these really incredible moments of lush pop. Honestly, its the last twenty seconds or so that sold me, with this sort of euphoric push to a close, raining melodies and hooks upon me. Always love to hear from this lot!

That New Mac DeMarco Tune

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I will openly admit that I have probably spent an inordinate amount of time complaining about how Mac DeMarco was the new Dave Matthews; he was responsible for many a copycat, and many a cover at house shows/coffee shops! Still, I did appreciate a good portion of his work, but I feel like yesterday’s single is actually one of his best pieces, reveling in its simplicity and charm. It almost sounds like something Bolan or Johnston would have pulled up, with this intimacy being worn on the sleeve, with little less needed as the attraction is just masterclass. Didn’t expect to find myself loving this as much as I do, so now I have a feeling that I’ll definitely be spending time with Mac’s new LP, Guitar, which comes out on August 22nd.

Cut Copy Announces Moments

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To go along with the announcement that their forthcoming album called Moments lands on September 5th, we also get a new song from Cut Copy to get the perverbial juices flowing. “When This Is Over” has a summer vibe to it, pool side, early afternoon, dappled light, but it also has a underlying pensive tone that grows as the song progresses with the late stages of the track completed by children’s choir, apparently from a school just outside Melbourne, to perhaps pay tribute to Talk Talk? I made that last bit up, but the song has that “Happiness Is Easy” thing going for it and Cut Copy has certainly gone from synth pop hits to having more varied and elegant songs woven into their albums.

Anyway, the new track is on the streaming things including bandcamp (below) and the album is up for pre-order now.

Another Hit From The Beths

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Look, we absolutely love The Beths and everything they have done since that stunning debut Future Me Hates Me back in 2018. Seriously, one of our favorite bands to emerge recently, and consistently a contender for year end lists. This new track, “No Joy,” is really no different and I am finding myself currently playing it over and over to make it through the day. We love this band and you should too.

As previously mentioned, The Beths will release new album Straight Line Was a Lie on August 29th via Anti- Records. Pre-orders are live now!

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