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Welcome Back Twin Tigers

March 6, 2013 RayRay Leave a comment

Man it seems like it’s been way too long since we last heard from Athens based noise rockers Twin Tigers. Since the release of their incredible 2010 album Grey Waves, it seems like the band has been extremely quiet while recording their follow up. Well the wait is over and the band is sharing a brand new song today called “Racecar”. It has the same noise/fuzz element to it, but with an added touch of new wave beats thrown in that we have never really seen from the band. Interesting and delightful all at the same time.

New album Death Wish will be available on April 9th via Old Flame Records.

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Download: Twin Tigers – Racecar [MP3]

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New Folk Pop From Matthew Squires

March 5, 2013 RayRay Leave a comment

Matthew Squires is a an Austin resident who just recently released his latest album How to Combust Your Life independently. To drum up some publicity for his new album, we’ve got a new folk poppy song from Matt called “The Arcade” streaming and downloadable below. You’ll catch some folkiness to the song with just enough pop mixed in to keep you listening for awhile. I also am really digging the quirky and unique vocals that continue to grow on you with each and every listen.

If you’re into the tunes, you can stream more music over on the Matthew Squires bandcamp page.

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Download: Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders – The Arcade [MP3]

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Smooth Listening with Wampire

March 5, 2013 nathan.lankford One comment

Just a few weeks ago we caught Wampire over at the Mohawk, and I actually felt like they were the most interesting band of the evening…this song definitely lives up to that promise. It’s got a slow steady build, displaying the group’s knack for wrapping solid harmonies around their carefully constructed tracks. This number is a lot less forceful than it was live, but I dig the fact that they’re not just playing the song by song progression live. You can check out their debut album, Curiosity, when it comes out on May 14th via Polyvinyl; it’s going to be the perfect record to jam to this summer. And if you’re in Austin for that one festival, they’ve got seven shows, so keep your eye out.

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ATH + SXSW: Father Daughter, Small Plates, & Gold Robot Showcase @ The Grackle (3/15)

March 5, 2013 RayRay Leave a comment

You know it’s SXSW time right? Well it is fools and ATH has gotten together with some fine folks all over the country to sponsor some incredible showcases here in Austin next week. Today we’ll start off with a show we are helping sponsor with incredible national indie labels Father Daughter, Gold Robot, and Small Plates. Here are some deets for what is sure to be the best day party you’ll ever hear about:

Date: Friday, March 15th

Time: Doors @ 11:30/music @ 12:15

Lineup (in order): Gems, Mutual Benefit, Body Parts, Night Panther, Monster Rally, Day Joy, Roman Ruins, Conveyor, Francisco the Man, and Levek

Location: The Grackle @ 1700 E 6th Street (MAP)

Free and open to the public for 21+ RSVP Here

Musical preview:

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Download: Night Panther – Fever [MP3]

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Download: GEMS – All I Ever [MP3]

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More Buzzsaw Girl Pop from Colleen Green

March 5, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Not too long ago we brought you the first single from Colleen Green, one of the many great acts on our favorite little label, Hardly Art. Today we have a new track for you to enjoy, which builds our enthusiasm for her upcoming record, Sock It to Me. It’s short and sweet, with Colleen rocking her guitar while a synthesized drum beat keep base like a hip little metronome. I love the quality of her voice on this recording. It has a sugar pop coating to it, but there’s this sultry quality to it that’s totally enchanting. And, if you close your eyes, it’s like a girl-pop Mike Sniper, which can’t be a bad thing in my eyes.

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Download: Colleen Green – Heavy Shit [MP3]

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Darkened Pop from Wax Idols

March 5, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Okay, so yesterday I begged you to go see Wax Idols during SXSW, and I absolutely stand by that shout out. This new single, that just came out today, is precisely the reason that you need to get into their music. There’s definitely a black wash over this track, harkening back to a more devious time in rock n’ roll; I like the fact that listening to the group never makes me feel safe…though that’s hard to explain. Their new album Discipline & Desire is set to come out on Slumberland on March 26th, so brace yourself for an album that’s going to be spinning for you for a long time to come.

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Fresh New Pop from Generationals

March 4, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’ve long supported Generationals here on our site, and personally, I’m excited for their new album, Heza. It’s clear that they’ve been messing with their formula just a little bit, which has some people a little weary; they haven’t let me down before, so why worry about such things now. One thing the group always guarantee is infectious hooks that get stuck in your mind, and record player, for days or months. I’m tapping my toes just bobbing to this song as we speak. If you dig what you’re hearing, then get your hands ready for their new album when it hits stores on April 2nd on Polyvinyl Records.

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Swinging Pop from Marching Band

March 4, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Subtle pop never really gets the love it deserves, but I want to reverse that today by tossing out this tune from Marching Band. The Swedish group recently released their excellent And I’ve Never Seen Anything Like That EP, which I gravitated to based on the collage style of the artwork, but then fell in love with once I heard this lead single. It’s not going to blow you away with some sort of progressive brilliance, but it’s just a solid pop tune that you can’t ignore. People don’t write songs like this too often anymore, so I’m glad there’s still someone out there creating crisp, clean pop music. I hope you enjoy this one folks.

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Download: Marching Band – And I’ve Never Seen [MP3]

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Pump Your Fists with Audacity

March 4, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We have to kick off Monday with a bang, right? I couldn’t think of a better way than to toss out this bouncing rocker from Audacity. It’s got everything you need to get your day started: hard-hitting drums, catchy lyrics and bad-assery. They’ll be releasing their Finders Keepers 7″ on Suicide Squeeze Records on March 25th, before a full-length record comes out later in 2013. I like the way things are kicking off 2013 for these guys, and you’re all going to fall in love with their sound, I promise. Have fun boys and girls, this is Audacity. Oh, and they’ll be doing that SXSW thing, so if you dig, find em’ here in Austin.

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Another Hit from Bloody Amateur

March 1, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

The more I listen to these tunes from Andy Comer, the more I feel like I won’t be able to escape his self-titled album when it comes out next week via Teen Beat. On this new tune, it opens with this really basic synthesized drum beat, right before these ringing guitars darkly hunt for vocals. When Andy comes in, his deep tonal quality creates this feeling of despair, yet there’s still a careful attention to pop crooning. For me, Bloody Amateur lays somewhere in the realm of post-punk, dark-wave and barroom troubadour…and it all sounds so so good to me.

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Download:Bloody Amateur – The Light [MP3]

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