Category: Tunes

Austin Spotlight: Clouds Are Ghosts Ready New LP

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clouds_photoAustin’s Clouds are Ghosts have been working the local scene for a long time, and they really dedicated themselves to making their 3rd album their best one yet.  We’ve spent a little bit of time with the album, and the production and approach is really gratifying to listeners.  The songs on the album build, using backbones of piano to create lush pop songs.  The album is called Fractures, and the band will be releasing the record on February 15th at Stubbs. You can also check out a video release of the track below HERE.

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Download: Clouds Are Ghosts – 54 [MP3]

New Jams from Colourmusic

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colourmusicWe’ve been sitting quietly on the excellent new Colourmusic album, waiting for the group to unleash one of their singles on the masses.  Finally that day has come, and I think you’ll be pleased with the bands maturity over the years.  Over time the band have moved from an oddball folk outfit to a noise barrage to, well, this; it’s the best of both worlds. There’s an underlying darkness, but the vocals of singer Hendrix still have a smooth delivery that allows for the band’s penchant for melody to shine through.  It’s an intoxicating mix of noise and beauty, all of which will be found on the group’s new album, May You Marry Rich, due in April via Memphis Industries.

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New Young Girls Single

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Young GirlsHave we told you lately how much we love Young Girls (the band, you weirdoes)? Have we reminded you we’re putting out their self-titled EP here in a few weeks? Well, we’ve got the second single from the 4 song EP, which premiered today, and it’s still a joy just to have these four songs be associated with us.  This is one of the peppier tunes from the EP, fueled by the group’s angular guitar style, and every bit as catchy as anything they’ve done before.  If you’re loving it like we do, you can Preorder the EP HERE.

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Download: Young Girls – Vigilante [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: The Villas

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villasPRESSphotoA simple search on ATH with the terms The Villas will return quite a few hits spotlighting this Austin band.  That being said, you know that we’ve already given them the ATH stamp of approval long ago.  This new track “Natural Selection” is what I would call a classic and catchy indie-pop tune.  You won’t hear any crazy sort of experimental things going on here, just some great rockin’ pop sounds that will have you chanting along after a few listens.  Hope you enjoy.

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Download: The Villas – Natural Selection [MP3]

New Jam From Holy Esque

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2012HolyEsquePR240112Holy Esque is a Scottish band we discovered a couple of years ago after hearing their irresistible tunes on the interwebs.  Luckily for us, the band has decided to stop in for our little SXSW festival in March AND are giving us this new single “Silences”.  It’s yet another tune where you can feel the emotion and power behind every guitar note and vocal yell.  I’ve already got these guys near the top of my festival to watch list.  I recommend you do the same.

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Fresh Ballad from Gambles

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Gambles-Far-From-Your-Arms-EP-COVER-highresRemember the year end lists? Well, one of those artists that I loved in 2013 is already winning me over in 2014 with a brand new track.  That man is Gambles, and his voice is the main focus on this track.  The guitar is quieted, but that vocal pulls at every emotional heartstring, especially when he employs a sullen hum atop a heavy strum.  It’s short and sweet, but it leaves a lasting impression.  It’s a leftover tune from the sessions that led to Trust, which I suggest you revisit immediately.

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Download: Gambles – Winter [MP3]

More New Music From Shy Boys

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ShyboysArtwork_medium_imageBack in November I shared some new tuneage with you from Kansas City band Shy Boys.  Today sees the band inching ever closer to their release date and they are celebrating with us by dropping this new single “Bully Fight” on our ears.  Yet again, the band sound as though they must be from a different part of the world and not the Mid Western U.S.  To me they sound like they could be transplanted directly from some remote corner of the UK playing beautiful twee pop such as this.

Pick up the new self-titled album on January 21st via High Dive Records.

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Download: Shy Boys – Bully Fight [MP3]

 

New Music from Woolen Men

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woolen-menNot sure why people seemed to skip over the latest jam from Woolen Men when it popped up late last week.  The band have put together another jam, using these jagged guitar chords and off-kilter vocals.  It’s a really roots-y feeling rock jam, filled with a natural energy that comes with just a hint of hip swinging and foot stomping.  It’s a rather fast tune, which is fitting as it’s coming out on the band’s Quick Trips EP, which will be released by the trusted folks over at Loglady Records.  Let this tune take you through the rest of the day.

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New Track from David Brewis as School Language

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schoollanguageAs a long time fan of the work of Field Music, I’ve always enjoyed the various projects the group’s members have participated in throughout their breaks; it doesn’t hurt that they’re usually good too!  This number from David Brewis under his School Language moniker has this stuttering feeling, which steps in line with his main band’s approach to layering guitar parts atop one another in a similar fashion.  But, it also reminds of an odd blend between art rock and dance pop, so that should provide interest levels for some folks.  The new record, Old Fears, will be released on April 8th via Memphis Industries.

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Sweet Indiepop from Model Village

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modelvillageFeel like it’s been a short while since I’ve offered up some truly joyous indiepop tunes, so I figured it best to get back on that boat, albeit for just a post.  Model Village is another UK act with the bouncing rhythm section coated with angelic vocals.  The group just released their newest LP, You Chose These Woes, and it’s been a pleasure absorbing these melodies while staring out my work window into the sun.  If you’re afraid of the female vocal, don’t fret, as they have quite a bit of male participation throughout the record.  Give it a spin.

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Download: Model Village – Sunday [MP3]

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