Category: Tunes

More New Music from Turn to Crime

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ttcJust a bit ago I offered you a track from Turn to Crime, and why not share their brand new tune today?  It’s the focal point of their new EP, Cant Love; it offers a glimpse into the world the group is creating.  There’s hints of Americana in the delivery of the vocals, combining hints of Southern charm and a  whiskey-worn touch to boot.  Guitars meander in the background and the drums have this spiritual pounding that’s quite enchanting.  You’ll be able to grab the group’s new EP from Old Flame Records on July 1st.

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Manna Signs to Soliti Music

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mannaManna is an Algerian/Finnish songwriter who has just recently announced her signing to our favorite little label, Soliti Music.  Her sound rests on her voice, at least on this track, with her vocals starring in the stripped down performance.  There’s little more than a flash of strings and piano, but that sultry vocal gets you every time.  I’m also really interested in her understanding of the English language, as these lyrics are pretty remarkable for an artist who speaks it as a second language.  Be on the look out for her new album from the label this fall.

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Austin Spotlight: Meet Southern Boutique

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southernThe introduction of this outfit comes with a bit of sadness, as Southern Boutique taking a full-time role means the dissolution of one of our favorite acts, Tiger Waves.  The former act crafted these incredible pop soundscapes with warm harmonies, often employing multiple layers and sounds that made their music more dyanmic than most.  But, in the case of Southern Boutique, those pieces still remain, albeit more fine-tuned than ever before.  This is their first official single, and it employs the same spectacular melodies that made them so endearing.  I have no doubt that with a renewed focus, the group will blossom into one of the most unique acts in Austin, winning over everyone. You can expect to hear more from the band when they release their new album later this summer.  Grab their new two song single HERE for the NYP payment method; it’s worth a solid donation.

 

Pulsing New Tune from My Gold Mask

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mygoldmaskPersonally, I’m struggling this week.  It’s my last week with my students, and as 13 year olds, they’re likely to be a little rambunctious, so I’ve got to match their energy.  This new tune from My Gold Mask does just the trick, with a pulsing rhythm that moves the song forward.  Gretta sounds a little bit bratty, but in that endearing sense that empowers women and makes boys swoon.  There’s moments of this track that remind me a bit of Raveonettes, but of course, if you up the dance attitude.  Expect a new album from the group later on this year.

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New Music from Guy Blakeslee

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guyToday seems to be one of those days where our tracks are by artists who’ve stepped out of the shadows of other projects to make a go on their own.  Guy Blakeslee is no different, putting out his first record outside his other act, The Entrance Band.  I really like the vocals on this number; they seem to come close to straining Blakelee’s voice, yet they’re held, just under. Musically, the song’s a bit of a drifter, with the guitars seemingly pushing themselves in and out of the picture; it’s a stunning effect. His solo effort, Ophelia Slowly, will be released on June 10th via Everloving.

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Liam Betson Returns with New LP

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liamLiam Betson once played guitar in Titus Andronicus, and while you can definitely see remnants of his foray in that outfit in this tune, it’s nice to see that the sound takes on a bit of new direction.  The vocals definitely harken to the TA days, at least in the way they were recorded, but the guitar takes on a different tone entirely.  The tone takes on a nice bit of twanging dream pop, with guitars cascading all over the tune.  He’ll be releasing this new batch of songs on The Cover of the Hunter, which is being released on July 22nd.  Take a listen.

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Gentle Number from Globelamp

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globelampThose of you who followed Foxygen‘s rise to fame might recognize the name of Elizabeth La Fey, who was part of the group early on.  She’s now stepped out into her own world as Globelamp, creating some really special pop songs that illustrate just how strong a songwriter she is on her own.  This track spans over 5 minutes, and while there’s possibilities that that could wear on listeners, she manages to capture your attention from the get-go, dragging you along into quite a special world of careful guitar playing and proper accompaniment. Her album Star Dust will be out this week via Gazelle Recordings.

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New Jam from Steve Adamyk Band

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steveadamykEarlier this year I ran into a new 7″ from Steve Adamyk Band.  I was immediately excited, as a new single usually indicates a full-length is on its way.  That was just the case, as Dirtnap Records have announced that they’ll be releasing the new record from the group, Dial Tone.  This track is quick and to the point, which encapsulates my ideas about the group; they offer up a good dosage of punk rock in quick spurts, always bringing hooks that make their albums playable time and time again.  You can get your copy of the record on July 1st.

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Fresh Music from Tijuana Panthers

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Tijuana_Panthers_Press_Photo_2-1024x682The word out of California is that Tijuana Panthers have perfected their sound; they’ve moved on from garage-rock roots to a more polished sound, thanks to Richard Swift who handled production duties on their latest record, Wayne Interest. There’s this great warmth to this single, moving along with a pretty chilled out guitar vibe.  Vocals come in, almost drifting, which is yet another reason I dig what’s being presented. You’ll be able to get the whole vibe from the band next week when their album hits the stores, courtesy of Innovative Leisure.

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Another Rocker From White Reaper

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140138140908_PMA little over a month ago, we shared a track with you from new Polyvinyl signee White Reaper.  Today the boys are at it again with another new and fun pop rock tune called “Cool” found below.  The title of the song is appropriately short here as the song is short, sweet, and easily enjoyable even to the most casual of listeners.  We’ll be looking forward to June 24th when their new self-titled EP drops on Polyvinyl.

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