Category: Tunes

Can You Dig ScotDrakula

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sdWednesday’s are always good for some crunchy rock n’ roll, which is perfect since we’ve got this rad track from ScotDrakula to offer you today.  The Australian three-piece have some similarities to everyone’s favorite modern garage-rockers, but this, like Natural Child, seems to be more inspired by the history of Nashville songwriting.  There’s still some grit coming forth in the howl of frontman Matt, so you’ll definitely get your rock n’ roll dosage for the day.  The group are releasing a double-cassette on December 16th via Fleeting Youth Records, which will include their album Burner and their Break Me Up EP, which is where this tune finds a home.

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Download: ScotDrakula – Stupid Everything [MP3]

More Fun Hits from Quarterbacks

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quarterbacksI just can’t stop listening to this record.  The songs are quick and to the point, yet they’re always infectious, getting stuck in your head.  But, like the song below, they’re all fairly short, so the listen isn’t daunting by any means; it’s refreshing in fact, blasting through with fun hooks in under 30 minutes.  I implore you to look beyond perceived simplicity in the lyrics and just indulge in what’s been a great surprise from Quarterbacks.  They’re self-titled album will be in stores on February 10th courtesy of Team Love Records.

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Of Montreal Continue Sonic Versatility

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quebecI’ve been jamming to the music of Of Montreal for well over a decade now, and I honestly never have an idea what on Earth Kevin is going to release with his band.  Just last year they offered up the masterstroke, Lousy with Sylvianbriar, but it looks as if the group are going to delve back into their funky bits for their latest release, Aureate Gloom.  Still, there’s something in Barnes’ composition, and his voice (!), that always draws me into his work, so any new album is bound to have something great, for my ears anyways.  This new LP will be released by Polyvinyl Records on March 3rd, just in time for the band to bring the funk to their hordes of fans…including myself.

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Shelflife Records Bring You The Turns

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theturns_PR_mdThere are some labels who just don’t know how to release bad records, and Shelflife Records is one of those you can always trust.  This time around, the label is going to bring you the Gone EP from LA-based The Turns.  The band’s known for being indebted to a slightly psychedelic period, though the track that I’ve chosen has a softer, more simplistic approach. Here you’ll hear the group walking that careful line between that genre and classic indiepop, utilizing male vocals with a female backing voice to really strengthen the song’s vibe.  The label is releasing it as a digital EP as of now, with a cassette version to follow in early 2015.

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Belle and Sebastian Grace Us With “Nobody’s Empire”

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1524251_10152547823483500_3663750487855854875_oOk, so we have loved Glasgow’s Belle and Sebastian for a long time, so you’ll forgive us if this video is old news to you via the buzz that is bound to stir around it in internet land. Regardless, this new video for track “Nobody’s Empire,” which features fan submitted footage, also allows us to listen to another new track from the band’s forthcoming 9th studio LP, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance. This new LP is slated to come out January 20th of next year, and you can bet that we here have our calendar’s marked and are beyond ready to scoop this up… especially after listening to this new track below, which has Stuart Murdoch spinning longwinded tales in his lyrics once again. Watch it below, get excited, and preorder the album.

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Stream Mentalease’s New Album, Indian Summer

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endienI love writing about Mentalease; the Ohio three-piece has a habit of gracing these pages quite frequently.  So why bring you more? Why the hell not?  I’ve been jamming to their new LP, Indian Summer.  The entire album is really something special, falling in line with some nostalgic shoegaze nods, though if I’m honest, the whole record sounds like the Terry Malts if you removed the caffeine.  There’s still a pop sensibility, but the songs unfold slowly, allowing for the group to really focus on maximizing their sonic exploration.  This is really a place where you can spend much of your time today, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Contest: Win Tickets to Hot Chip DJ Set!!! (12/13)

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hotchipperMonday’s gone, so we’re all looking towards the weekend already, right? Well, what better way to guarantee a good time than by polishing off your old dancing shoes, put on that swank outfit and hitting the dance floor with some great acts?! You’re in luck, as members of Hot Chip will be hosting a DJ set with their friend Museum of Love (Pat from LCD SS); this party will rage all night over at Ironwood Hall.   It’ll be a night of great beats and good times, brought to you by our friends at Transmission Entertainment.  Win a pair of tickets by letting me know your favorite go to Dance Track between now and Thursday 11:59 CST…and I’ll set you up with a pair.

In case you don’t win, you can but tickets HERE for $20.

I heard they’re going to play this song:

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Download: Hot Chip – Over & Over [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: New Music from Abram Shook

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coverIf you read our Top 15 Austin Albums of 2014, you hopefully saw that Abram Shook made our list, as he deservedly should.  But, I come today not to talk you into adoring his latest work, Sun Marquee, rather to look forward to what he’ll be offering in the future. In between LPs, Abram has decided to release some free digital tracks in a series, and we’ve got one of those tunes for you to listen to today.  I love the piano’s bounce here, giving the song an unenviable hook that few can create.  Of course, he coats the track in his trademark Western croon.  Be sure to donate a buck or more to the cause, so Mr. Shook can deliver an expected collection of new hits.

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Download: Abram Shook – 1964 [MP3]

Song Premeire: Stone Jack Jones Announces New Album

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sjjAfter several near death battles with blood-borne illnesses, Stone Jack Jones has returned to songwriting with a new passion. There’s an honesty to his tunes, placing his songs before listeners in a bare-bones fashion that begs for the audience to indulge in his craftsmanship.  Last year he released the stellar Ancestor via Western Vinyl, and he’s bringing you another of poetic melancholy titled Love & Torture, with a schedule release date of March 17th via WV.  Our first listen offers a gentle number with a bit of static splashing through your speakers, creating a chilling effect that only magnifies your listening experience.

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Neat Art Pop From Conveyor

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If you couldn’t tell from the image of New York’s Conveyor that I’ve put in this post, this band of gentleman are quite the dapper bunch. So it makes sense that their music matches this crisp look, and the new(ish) song below that I’ve got for you is no exception to this. “Wry Thing” features clean guitar hooks, interlocking harmonies and minimal percussion that make for a whimsical ditty. This track may be a few weeks old, but you really shouldn’t miss out on it. The band’s also got an EP out for your listening pleasure, so if you like this track, go check out that Ani Mag EP here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/170917442″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

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