Irresistible Pop Music From Young Scum

13528861_1157137574345824_381270789673127550_nSometimes a pop song comes your way out of nowhere and it completely changes your mood for the entire day. Well this new one from Richmond based Young Scum has done exactly that. There is so much to enjoy here with “If you Say That”. What starts as a mostly brit-pop, jangly tune, slowly evolves with some heavier guitars to really rock some faces near the end. Yep that’ll do.

Young Scum will release a new EP entitled Zona on July 24th via Citrus City Records.

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Chilled Pop from Lady the Beard

ladythebeardSettling into a short week are we? Then perhaps you’d like to chill out at your desk with some relaxing vibes? Take a listen to this Lady the Beard single, looping beats over a bright guitar line. Reminds me of a Californian version of the Radio Dept, hiding the vocals just behind the mix and coating them in a little haze. If you listen softly there’s a nice little vocal accompaniment lurking in there too, giving you the ultimate relaxation on this Tuesday morning. Find a way to enjoy yourself today.

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New Music from Earth Girls

earthgirlsEarth Girls just recently came onto my radar via their participation in the excellent Typical Girls Comp (which you can buy here)…and now I hear they’re readying a new LP. Our first listen to this new work gives us this bouncy bit of infectious pop. There’s an innocence in Liz Panella’s voice that looks back to the purity of pop songwriting; it’s sweet and seemingly devoid of studio manipulation. Blasting in at just over two minutes, you’re hooked before you have a chance to look back, so you’ve gotta play it again, right? Look for the group’s debutLP, Wanderlust, on August 12th via Grave Mistake Records.

 

ATX Spotlight: Genuine Leather Return

genuineleatherBands come and go in Austin, but you can stay around as long as you’re out there working hard, and often, playing your own game. This is much the case with Genuine Leather, who are set to release their 3rd LP this year; we’ve covered several of their earlier releases, so there’s no reason not to spread news on this one, especially considering the interesting fashion in which they’re choosing to release this one…a song a week for 16 weeks. This one channels a bit of Austinites Spoon, though with a bit more funk in it. I look forward to seeing where these guys go as they move forward towards the release of Brunch.

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Show Preview: Mitski @ The Sidewinder (7/2)

Mitski_EbruYildiz_31This Saturday evening, you get the chance to catch some of the most buzzed bands of 2016 in your neck of the woods at The Sidewinder. Headlining the bill is Mitski, who is riding high off the release of Puberty 2, which came out earlier this year and is turning heads with both its beauty and its gore as Mitski explores the light and dark of indie rock. Joining the bill are Japanese Breakfast and Jay Som, who both bring something special and different to the lineup. Japanese Breakfast will floor you with their perfect dream pop, while Jay Somis an artist of the self proclaimed “woozy” genre. I suggest you get there early to get the most out of your money.

Now, tickets are sold out, but doors aren’t till 8pm tomorrow, so that gives you plenty of time to scramble around and find yourself some.

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Anthemic Rocker From Avers

unnamed (2)Richmond based rock band Avers caught my ear last month and I’ve been jamming their tunes since then. Today I have for you what might be my favorite song of the band yet with this new single “Insects”. Upon initial listening, I was reminded heavily of indie rockers like Nada Surf. It meanders a bit at first and slowly builds into a truly powerful and anthemic song.

Omega/Whatever is due out July 29th via EggHunt Records.

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Grab the New EP from Tim Chaplin

timEarlier this year, Tim Chaplin released a collection of his favorite works since 1989, but lucky for you, it’s enticed Tim to write new tunes, which come to you today via his new Taxi Lights EP. It’s four brand new tracks, illustrating his studied blend of psychedelia and pop structures. I think my favorite tune is the last one, “Acid Breakdown;” I love the sound of the needle skipping in the front of the recording. Makes me feel like home. Regardless, if you enjoy what you hear, remember to give a dollar or five to Tim, as this new EP is NYOP.

Fresh Indiepop from The Holiday Crowd

holidaycrowdIt’s probably best that I start off our Friday tunes with this recent number from The Holiday Crowd, although I think a lot of us can probably put it on our nightly playlist. I mean, that guitar sound makes it hard for me not to pull a “it sounds a lot like Orange Juice” card, but come on, there couldn’t be anything better…in my opinion. It’s got a little stomp, a little shuffle, ultimately making you feel good to be alive. So happy Friday and look for the band’s next release on Shelflife sometime in the nearest future.

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Joseph Coward Returns with New Album

josephcowardI’m fairly new to the Joseph Coward game, but I’m not new to the incredible sound he’s spinning on his latest single. His voice is up front in the song’s mix, which creates the perfect arena for the guitars to ring in the background, reinforcing the melody as needed…particularly in the chorus. His lyrical delivery, and the overall song construction are something quite nostalgic; it reminds me of early Robyn Hitchcock, creating this sense of magic in your ear drums, creating an escapism within the confines of his own personal confession. His new album, Win Big Prizes, will be out on October 24th via Styffy Byng.

 

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