Category: Tunes

Introducing Paperfangs (For Fans of Dream Pop on the Electric Tip)

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I’m really pleased to have discovered Soliti Music over the last year; they introduced me to Finnish acts Big Wave Riders and New Tigers, put out the new Cats on Fire, and now this wonderful new signing, Paperfangs. It’s a more electronic dream pop then the majority of the stuff I’ve been into lately, but those down-trodden vocals and mixture of samples near the end of this track really stuck with me.  Before they get huge, you can also go HERE and get ahold of their latest AAVVAV EP, which is the precursor to what I can only expect will be great work with Soliti.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/02-I-Felt-the-Ocean-1.mp3]

Download:Paperfangs – I Felt the Ocean [MP3]

Great Indie-Pop from The School

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Sometimes musical simplicity is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to falling in love with a certain track or group.  Welsh group,The School, pretty much have always operated in that realm, adding little twists and turns to the formula of indie-pop meets Northern Soul. Their last LP, Loveless Unbeliever, was quite a gem, and now they’ve got a new single on the way for everyone, titled “Never Thought I’d See the Day,” which you can get from Elefant Records tonight. It’s straight pop with female vocals, but you certainly won’t let this one get out of your head today. Here’s a video too of the lead track on the single: VIDEO.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1-01-Never-Thought-Id-See-The-Day.mp3]

Download:The School – Never Thought I’d See The Day [MP3]

New Single from Slow Club

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Slow Club is one of those bands that I always seem to forget about, but when I return to them, I find myself swept away for several days.  For instance, I neglected to review Paradise, their latest LP, and I’m pretty disappointed in myself; I can’t tell you how much I’ve gotten from this record.  Luckily, the band just sent out a reminder that their second single from the record, “The Dog”, will be out in stores this week (with a remix from Tom Vek).  If you haven’t been introduced to the band as of this point in time, just give a listen here.  Those ringing guitars, soaring vocals and pounding rhythms will ahve you rushing to hit repeat.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1-09-The-Dog.mp3]

Download:Slow Club – The Dog [MP3]

Show Preview: Perfume Genius @ Lamberts (3/27)

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Date Tuesday, March 27th
Location Lamberts
Doors 930p
Tickets $12 from Frontgate

Mike Hadreas has quietly (that applies to his music too!) been making waves in the indie music community, crafting these beautiful mini-suites on his piano as Perfume Genius.  For me, it’s some of the more moving material that’s come out in the last several years, but that’s just personal opinion.  Luckily we can all (well, not all because Lamberts is tiny) witness him in his humble glory as he heads to Austin on Tuesday night; I have a feeling that it’s going to be a really special performance.  You’ll also get to enjoy Parenthetical Girls opening, so please get there early to support them!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/08-All-Waters.mp3]

Download:Perfume Genius – All Waters [MP3]

 

New (ish) Rocker from Mean Jeans

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As we finally get our feet back under us after the work leading up to SXSW, I really wanted to toss out this track that’s been living in my inbox.  The song comes from the new Mean Jeans album, On Mars, which will be released by the excellent folks over at Dirtnap Records on April 17th.  If you’re in need of an energetic boost to get your Monday off, then be glad I saved this number until today; it builds with infectious hooks, then bursts off into a snotty vocal delivery.  You’ll definitely find the cure for a case of the Mondays by turning this one up!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/AnybodyOutThere.mp3]

Download:Mean Jeans – Anybody Out There [MP3]

Sprawling New Song from Lost Left

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Lost Left is a three-piece, recording their music somewhere between London and Glasgow.  They’ve just put up their new record, Levollinen, which has really caught my attention.  It’s full of these extended soundscapes, crafted with truly remarkable melodies that come in and out, and then in again.  It takes a truly willing ear to listen to this record in its entirety, but the reward you receive will have you reeling.  It’s some of the more emotional compositions I’ve stumbled upon this year, and the band’s currently offering it up for the convenient Name Your Price.  If you’re looking to lose yourself this weekend, this is the perfect place to find yourself.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/01-Thank-You-For-The-Lung-1.mp3]

Download:Lost Left – Thank You For The Lung [MP3]

Great Garage Jangle-r from Blooper

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It’s taken me almost a full week to completely recover from SXSW, but luckily I can go to our friend Toby’s site, Finest Kiss, and catch up on the good stuff he’s stumbled upon in his neck of the woods (Seattle).  This track he ran by Blooper is superb, and reminds me a lot of basically every sweet jam I’ve been rocking in my house for the last several years.  There’s a bit of swing within the jangle, and an infectious aura that sucks you in.  The band’s working on a new EP as of now, but they’ve also got a free Ballard Avenue EP you can grab to wet your appetite while you wait if you go HERE.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Blooper-SecretSong.mp3]

Download:Blooper – Secret Song [MP3]

New(ish) Music From Lost In The Trees

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Not sure how I missed out on the new album A Church That Fits Our Needs from Lost In The Trees.  It’s already out now on Anti Records and can be purchased straight from the label’s website or in your local record store.  Despite my tardiness, I wanted to post the group’s most recent single “Golden Eyelid” to share with you guys.  It’s a very haunting song with impressive vocals that keep reminding me of Jonas Bjerre of Mew for some reason.  Check out the song below.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lost-In-The-Trees-Golden-Eyelid.mp3]

Download: Lost In The Trees – Golden Eyelids [MP3]

Quirky Pop Gem from Volcano!

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Beginning with an odd stutter-step propulsion, this new track from Chicago’s Volcano! moves into a space occupied by few in the indie spectrum.  The group’s combination of electronics and off-kilter timing makes for a hard pill to swallow; it’s immediacy is not apparent, but repeated listens find you warming to the spastic pop gem. The group are set to release Pinata, their third record, on June 12th via the Leaf Label, and it’s shaping up to be a listening experience you aren’t likely to find anywhere else. Seriously, a patient ear will lead you to the immense pleasure this track has to offer.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/01-Piñata-1.mp3]

Download:Volcano – Pinata [MP3]

New Song from S Carey

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A few years back S. Carey released All We Grow, which I felt was a highly underrated, or unnoticed, album.  It got some press for his participation with Bon Iver, but having seen him live since then, I think he definitely deserves some recognition on his own.  Perhaps he’ll achieve that goal when he releases his Hoyas EP via JagJaguwar  in May.  Based on this first listen, he’s still building his own little soundscapes, often based around small loops and intricate instrumental flourishes.  I suppose this could fall under the electronica spectrum, but you know Carey’s probably writing all these little elements himself.  Regardless, sounds pretty solid.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/01-Two-Angles-1.mp3]

Download:S. Carey – Two Angles

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