Category: Tunes

Another Killer Track From Slingshot Dakota

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slingshotdakotaIt wasn’t too long ago that I shared with you this track from Pennsylvania’s Slingshot Dakota, but the duo is back with another great number to satisfy all your pop-punk needs. “Lewlyweds” is filled with the same kind of spunk that delighted you on “Paycheck” in a nicely packed two minute burst of energy. There’s alsoa good presence of synth on hereas well, adding some lightness to balance out the shredding guitars. Break, the album that this track is taken from, will be out March 11th via Topshelf Records.

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ATX Spotlight: Fresh Nameless Frames

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namelessI’m really digging the few short listens I’ve had to the forthcoming LP from Austin’s Nameless Frames; it’s a good blend of punk fueled by energetic tunes and anthemic vocals. The single below has this grit to it that initially covers up some of the pop sensibility lurking beneath, but as the track evolves, that element rises to the top, asking you to tap your toes as you play the song over and over again. The band is releasing their self-titled album this week via Super Secret Records, with a release celebration at End of an Ear on Sunday (2.20) at 6 PM. Enjoy.

Don’t Sleep on B Boys

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bboysWhile it might have been easy to pigeonhole Captured Tracks earlier on, the label’s done a great job diversifying their roster, and one of the bands that’s adding to that is their newest singing B Boys. Sure, there are some sonic similarities in the guitar ring, but the Brooklyn trio is taking on their own spin with it, issuing out a more grimy, proto-punk feel. Still, the label sells infectious pop, no matter what way you look at it; the No Worry No Mind EP from the band hits on March 18th.

Another Day, Another Chance to Rave About the Coathangers

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coatsJust a reminder, I’m probably Austin’s biggest Coathangers fanboy. Watch the “making of” video on their new album, saw them six times in one SXSW…and own every little bit of music they’ve released. So, with Nosebleed Weekend, their newest album, a little over a few months away, I’ve still got time to rave on and on about the band. This week we get a chance to hear the band’s title track from the record, a slow burning bit of rock n’ roll to ease the soul. Like their last album, there’s lots of differentiation, switching singers, paces and styles…so love this song, and wait to see what they bring you next. Suicide Squeeze Records will release it on April 15th.

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Mellow Tune From Scott Yoder

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yoderI’ve already shared quite a bit of louder, more upbeat, numbers with you today so I thought I’d even out the mix with a gentler tune. This track, from Scott Yoder‘s (The Pharmacy) debut solo release, is by no means a snoozer, rather it’s a well crafted bluesy acoustic blend that relies on the strong vocals of the front man. So ease on into this tune, and lookout for the debut record from Yoder, which shares the name of this track, and is out March 25th via Annibale Records.

 

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SXSW Interviews: The Spook School

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spook schoolWe all love SXSW right? Right? I’m assuming that anyone reading this site is a fan, but might need a little bit of help on deciding who to see during the festival. Not to worry, we here at ATH will help you out. The Spook School is one of those bands coming to town we feel like everyone should have on their must see list. To give you a better glimpse of the band, a few members answer our tough SXSW interview questions. Click the jump to see what they had to say.

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Everybody Wants To Love Japanese Breakfast

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unspecifiedSometimes you hear a track for the first time and it grips you so much that you just know it’s going to be either stuck in your head or blasting out of your headphones for the next week. This week’s jam has gotta be “Everybody Wants To Love You” from Japanese Breakfast, which is the side project of Little Big League’s Michelle Zauner. This track leaps and soars; the cotton candy vocals mix so well with the backing vocals that you can’t help but to sing along. Honestly, I don’t even care if this track is yesterday’s news to you; jam it loud and relish in the lushness.Their debut album,Psychopomp,will be out April 1st viaYellow K Records.Don’t forget to look out for sets from them during SXSW as well.

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How’d I Miss This: New Single From Diet.

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12717546_892814810838817_2382622205981121431_nDiet. are the next big thing to come out of the land down under–their surfy jangle sound is reminiscent of bands you should already love like The Drums or even our own Shivery Shakes.This track, “The Rip” does exactly what its title suggests in that the electric guitar cuts in sharp riffs through the mix. The vocals are what remind me of the The Drums, with their understated spunk and drama that bathe the whole tune with a retro sound. Take a listen and getwith these gents before they take off big time.

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Look Into Lionlimb

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lionI think the last single from Lionlimb definitely played upon the band’s knack to come off (vocally, at least) in the manner of Elliott Smith, but this song does a bit more to distance itself from that notion. My ears almost hear a smoothed out R&B focus, twisted a bit by a solo-ing bit that knifes through the track…not to mention the bounce of the piano. For me, this is perfect timing, as it’s good to see that the band aren’t sold entirely on one sound, meaning hopefully those stupid press folks (wait, is that me?) can steer clear of the old pigeonhole. Look for Shoo on March 4th via Bayonet Records.

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SXSW Interview: Dinner

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dinnerIt’s that time of year again kids. You guessed it, it’s time for us to start prepping for everyone’s favorite good time in March… SXSW. As usual, we will be doing everything we can to get you people ready and prepped for the fun times ahead. As part of that plan, we’ll be giving you some interviews from here on out focusing on some bands we think you should be paying attention to during the festival. Today we kick of these interviews with one from Danish group Dinner. Project mastermind Anders Rhedin has given us the responses. Follow the jump for more.

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