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Upbeat Number from American Wrestlers

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americanThis new track from American Wrestlers is great, but at the same time, I’m a bit perplexed. Vocally, there’s a nod to modern indie rock sounds, but the guitar work is straight-up jangling indiepop; I have no way to pigeonhole this band! I guess in the end, that’s a pretty great thing, as we can just focus on sitting back and enjoying this song. It’s the first listen we all have to their forthcoming album, Goodbye Terrible Youth, which will be released on November 4th via Fat Possum Records.

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ATX Spotlight: New Music from Ali Holder

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aliThe women in this town are just killing it at the moment. There’s a bunch that come to mind, but for now, let’s just focus on this new single from Ali Holder. I really love how strong her vocal performance comes through on this tune; it seems so upfront and bare, in the most complimentary way possible. Strings are added by local instrumentalist Lindsey Verill, fleshing out the song, along with Ali’s guitar…all sitting back while the vocals take center stage. As of now, just a glorious single for your ears, but we look forward to hearing more from her soon.

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Show Preview: Parquet Courts @ Mohawk (Tonight!)

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Parquet CourtsThere’s a great show every night this week, so you should start your week off right by hitting up Mohawk tonight for everyone’s favorite rockers, Parquet Courts. They’re still riding high on the release of their latest, Human Performance, their first for Rough Trade. Live, the band have always fulfilled, bringing energy galore to the countless fans that line up hours before to catch the band live. Plus, if you get there early, as you should, you’ll get to see one of the hottest tickets in Austin at the moment, US Weekly; the band are on the verge of being huge, by our standards. Doors are at 7 PM.

An added bonus comes if you stick around late to catch Sssleeperhold, who are one of Austin’s best electronic acts from the scene that brought you the soundtrack to Stranger Things.

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New Music from The Wytches

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thewytchesFeel like I’ve moved away from psych music for a little bit, but this hazy little number by The Wytches has me circling back, carefully, as that genre’s a huge trap. I’m really attracted to the vocals in the first half of this tune; they have this soulful feel to them that reminds me of young J. Spaceman before it turns into a painful growl in your headphones. Having wrapped up their new album, All Your Happy Life, they’ve settled upon a release date of September 30th with Heavenly Records. Looking forward to seeing what unfolds within its confines.

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Local Love: New Track From The Well

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13528760_1058444517544766_6923773044657595274_nIf you haven’t already acquainted yourself with the music of Austin’s very own, The Well, you should probably fix that…now. The Well are a three piece psych rock band that hinges on the metal side of the spectrum. They’re on their way to releasing a new album, which is called Pagan Science, and is about to make big waves for the band. Before that album comes out, you can listen to the first of their new tracks below, called “Black Eyed Gods,” which is a furious explosion of heavy guitar riffs and gang vocals that’ll have you screaming along. Get ready for their new album, which will be out October 14th, and be sure to go pre-order it here, via Riding Easy Records.

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Jamming to New Low Culture

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lowcultureBeing a huge fan of the stuff Dirtnap Records has put out over the last, well, forever, it should be no surprise that I’m in love with this Low Culture tune. I’ve covered the band many times before, so I was excited to hear that the band were announcing Places to Hide, their newest LP. The sound’s immediately recognizable, furious buzzsaw guitars, power chord hooks and a quick pace that blasts you through the track right away. Turn up this tune, rock out in your office chair, then look to get your hands not he new LP when it’s released on September 9th.

Show Preview: Quin Galavis @ Museum of Human Achievement (8.13)

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quin-galavisMy Life of Steel and Concrete is set to be released by Super Secret Records, so the only way to guarantee you get your hands on it early is to head out to The Museum of Human Achievement on Saturday night. Let me tell you, not only will you get to participate in being part of the unique atmosphere of MoHA, you’ll also get what we can expect is an incredibly unique performance from Quin Galavis. Lately, he’s played some shows with his band, while other times he’s played whilst having actors play the role of those in his songs. It should also be noted that this is possibly the most unique/diverse listen you’ll hear in Austin this year, or even if you’re outside of Austin. There’s heavier edged stuff, there’s beautiful atmospheric pieces and there’s the shanty-like tune featured below (just to leave a few genre marks). This is going to be something really special, so be sure to make your way out on Saturday night.

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Premiere: Bubbles Brown Bring Blues Booking on “Sundance”

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bubblebrownGive this track a few moments and you’ll probably find yourself lost in the past, stomping your feet to the history of Bubbles Brown‘s soulful boogie. The band broke their teeth working the streets of Chicago for spare change, and it seems that in doing so, they’ve come out brandishing their own unique blend of blues, jazz and the soul of Texas. They recently released their debut Mt. Gilead, andthese B-sidescontinue to prove that some bands have no peers. Seems so simple, yet taking a few listens will reveal just how complex the sounds of the duo have gotten over time. Hope you’ll spend some time here and then go back to listen to the whole of their album.

Big Wave Riders Announce New Album

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Big_Wave_Riders_-_Crest_Of_A_Wave-cover_smallThere’s something hopeful on the horizon, something where anything and everything is waiting for you…at least that’s what Big Wave Riders are promising with their brand new song, “Crest of a Wave.” It’s a positive message that accompanies the band’s announcement of their next LP, Endless Summer. The sound of the guitars also provide you with that sensation of optimism; it’s indie rock of the guitar pop sort, but you’ll find it ratherjoyous. There’s even a happy little yelp just after 2 minute mark displaying how much fun the band are having. Look to get your hands on their new LP on August 26th via Soliti Music.

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Please Watch this Ari Roar Video

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It’s rare that in less than two minutes a song can completely win me over, but that’s precisely what happened when I watched this Ari Roar video the first time; honestly, I was hooked in just under a minute. There’s such an innocence to the tune, which is further encouraged by the accompanying video. Sure, I’d love some longer tracks, but we’ll all have to wait until he releases his Patch Me Up EP via Golden Brown on September 23rd. Until then, just enjoy yourself this little video and song.

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