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Electro Goodness from Barbarossa

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1775When I first heard this new single from Barbarossa, Hot Chip sprang to mind.  The groove and the vocals do bear some resemblance, but the song unfolds in a different manner.  As opposed to an over-sexualized nerdiness, this track unfolds in a gentle manner, showing more restraint.  It’s not a club banger, but there’s a soothing mood created.  James Mathe is the man behind the music, and he’s just signed with the heralded Memphis Industries to release his first single, which we’re featuring below.  You need a mellow electro jam? Look no more.

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New Wave Haze Pop From Decades

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I’m really into this recent renaissance of sorts with up and coming indie bands creating their very own style of new wave 80s style pop music.  It’s hard for me to put my finger on it, but I’ve been eating up every band in the genre that comes my way.  Today I’m sharing with you this song called “Tonight Again” coming your way from Toronto based new wave, haze pop group Decades.  They will quickly be compared to Joy Division obviously, but I think they offer much more than just a shoddy comparison to the genre.  The screaming and squalling vocals on the chorus are delivered unlike anyone I’ve heard before, and I’ll always support something unique.

You can get your hands on the band’s debut self-titled LP due out April 30th on White Girl Records.

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Download: Decades – Tonight Again [MP3]

 

Punk Rock Weekend @ the Mohawk with Lucero and ALL

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acl_luceroMan, I’m bummed I’m going to be out of town this weekend, as the Mohawk line-up is killing it.  First, Friday night features Lucero, who may not exactly be purveyors of punk due to their folk sound.  But, you can’t tell me vocalist Ben doesn’t have that raspy punk pull in his voice.  And, if you want to stick around, East Cameron Folkcore will tear it up inside…who also have a vocal likeness to my punk heritage.  And, if that wasn’t enough on Friday, Saturday night you can see the great ALL.  The group is more or less the Descendents, just with singers that aren’t named Milo. I have a feeling Scott Reynolds will be taking vocal duties this weekend. Seriously, the 1-2 weekend punch is ridiculous; I’d probably just camp out at the bar if they let me.  Please help me feel good about Austin and go to one, if not both of these shows!

Friday night: Lucero w/ J. Charles and the Trainrobbers and Cartright – Doors @ 8 PM – Tickets

Saturday night: ALL, MOD  and many more – Doors @ 4 PM – Tickets

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Download: Lucero – Hey Darling Do You Gamble [MP3]

Bright New Music from Dead Ghosts

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252We just got sent this new tune from Dead Ghosts, and it’s a shimmering piece of psych pop.  The vocals are a little bit skewed in the mix, intentionally done I’m sure, but I really dig the work of the drumming and the guitars.  It’s something I would imagine could have rocked many a club no Haight-Ashbury in its hey-day, so if that’s your bag, then you’ll love this Canadian act.  They’ve just been picked up by Burger Records, who will be releasing their new album, Can’t Get No, on April 30th–just to add to the swelling hits being pushed by Burger in 2013. You likes?

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Download:Dead Ghosts – Roky Said [MP3]

Rocking It Out With Mikhael Paskalev

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1170In my experience, music from Norway doesn’t sound quite like Mikhael Paskalev.  At first opening it seems to have some sort of barroom jangling troubadour, with a nice little effect on the vocals, but then he changes the direction of the track, slowing it down to allow room for his pop-centricities to slide through.  He’s about to release the below single on March 5th via Mom + Pop, so it should be making some waves just before he blows into Austin for our annual SXSW festival.

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New Driving Pop From The Veils

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It’s been way too long since we’ve heard from indie pop band The Veils, so I was excited today to hear that they’re coming back with a new album this year.  Below you can find the first new single from the band in several years entitled “Through the Deep Dark Wood”.  It’s certainly a driving pop number that’s got me excited to hear even more new music from the band in the coming months.  Welcome back gents.

You can pick up The Veils new album Time Stays, We Go Out on April 23rd.

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Download: The Veils – Through the Deep Dark Wood [MP3]

New Sludge Rock From Theo Verney

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2941472308-1We just got sent this short and sweet new sludge rock tune called “Dead N Bones” from Brighton, UK based outfit Theo Verney.  Now Theo tells us that all of his recordings were done completely on his own with full responsibility of instruments falling on his shoulders.  I don’t know about you, but I always find that pretty damn impressive.  So the song we have for you definitely falls into what I like to call the sludge rock category with the darkness of Black Angels and guitars similar to The White Stripes.  It creates this really great moment of rock n roll, though it only lasts a minute and a half.  If you’re into it like me, check out a few more tunes by Theo over on his bandcamp page.

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Download: Theo Verney – Dead N Bones [MP3]

Damn You Pure X

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artworks-000040620860-sbur4m-t500x500Pure X is one of those bands that just can’t ever seem to write something that is ignored by the Interwebs, and by ignored, I mean universally lauded.  Part of me wants to hate the Austin act, solely on that, but I just can’t do it.  The songs, like the newest single, are just too damn good.  This one has a stronger vocal appearance, and a generally more accessible approach; it’s softer in tone, with just a few of the atmospheric touches that were present on their last effort, Pleasure.  Their new effort, Crawling Up the Stairs (available May 14th), is just going to be flat out good. You won’t be able to ignore it; it’s going to be like fun. for people with good tastes.

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Download: Pure X – Things in my Head [MP3]

Beautiful Track from Ola Podrida

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olapodrida_interviewYou know we’ve long supported Dave Wingo and his Ola Podrida project, but he’s been fairly quiet as of late, at least on the OP front…choosing to work on scoring films whilst working in a new band.  Finally, he’s completed his third LP, joined by a full line-up, which adds a different complexity to his quieted folk numbers.  There’s still the same emotional pull from his vocals, but the accompaniment by his new partners creates a depth that some might have seen as lacking (not me!).  His record is titled Ghosts Go Blind, and it’s being released by the folks over at Western Vinyl .

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Download:Ola Podrida – Staying In [MP3]

Noisy Number from Big Deal

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jpegIt seems like Big Deal have decided to up the ante on their blend of electronic bedroom pop, choosing this time to add a full line-up that would help flesh out their sound.  Almost from the moment their new single starts, you can feel the buzzsaw guitars and the pounding rhythmic drumming in your ears, pausing ever so briefly to toss a softer moment in between.  It’s a heavy-handed track, but one that’s exciting in its very approach, offering a new look at the London group.  They’ll be releasing their newest album, June Gloom, on June 4th.  Be sure to hold out for the soaring bit of vocal at the end just before the group breaks into a nice little group chant.

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Download:Big Deal – Teradactol [MP3]

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