Category: Tunes

More New Folk Music from Book Club

Leave a comment

Just a month ago I tossed out a great folk number from Atlanta’s Book Club, and I’m back at it again with this excellent track, which is my favorite of the two. One of the things I particularly enjoy is the group’s additional instrumentation, adding horns and strings to their carefully crafted sound.  Throw that in with the gentle guitar strumming and you have guaranteed hits that warm your campfire.  If you’re digging this as much as I am, keep a look out for their Shapes on the Water EP, which hits the streets on November 13th.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/04-Your-Navy-And-Your-Nurse-Live-at-Sanford-Studios.mp3]

Download:Book Club – Your Navy And Your Nurse (Live) [MP3]

New Gritty Pop From Royal Forest

One comment

Royal Forest is a band that’s been on the ATH radar for a long time now and we try to give them as much coverage as we can when the chance arises.  The band has been relatively quiet, as far as recorded material goes, but still seem to play around town on a regular basis.  Lucky for us, the band just passed over this new gritty number called “Ambulance”.  It has a solid backing beat behind some interesting hushed vocals that compliment the track quite nicely.

The band is planning on releasing a new EP of material for free on bandcamp sometime real soon.  We’ll be sure to let you know when that goes down.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ambulance_RoyalForest.mp3]

Download: Royal Forest – Ambulance [MP3]

New Atmospheric Pop From Solid Gold

Leave a comment

It’s a bit of a slow week here in the music world, so we ATH kids are reaching far and wide trying to find some new music to bring to your ever awaiting ears.  This track I’ve got is called “Eat Your Young” and is coming your way from Minneapolis based group Solid Gold.  The song falls into the muted pop, or even mellow dance genre, and proves to be a solid listen time and again.

Solid Gold’s new album Eat Your Young just came out on Tuesday via Totally Gross National Product.

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/55910021″ params=”auto_play=false&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700″ width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

New Music from Boarders

Leave a comment

There’s not a whole lot of information out there on Boarders, an Australian outfit specializing in combining bright jangling guitars and warm coats of haze.  The group has just released a brand new EP, Vintage 2011, and you can currently grab it from them HERE.  I found the track below really interesting because the guitar work, particularly in the opening moments, really excited my ears.  Then you get the joint male/female vocal interplay, which is always a nice touch when executed so well.  Your mission is to jam to this song, then go grab the EP!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Boarders-Vintage-2011-02-Leaves.mp3]

Download: Boarders – Leaves

New Jangly Pop From Paul Davies

Leave a comment

Here’s a catchy little twee-pop tune called “Isobelle” from London based songwriter Paul Davies.  It’s a fun song that seems to be growing a place in my brain as I listen to it more and more.  If nothing else, you’ll surely be put in a better mood after listening.

Paul has a new EP entitled If You Only Knew currently streaming over on his Soundcloud page.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/03-Isobelle-If-You-Only-Knew.mp3]

Download: Paul Davies – Isobelle, If You Only Knew [MP3]

Fun Fest Battles: EITS vs Fucked Up vs Atlas Sound

2 comments

Fun Fun Fun Fest is right around the corner now and it’s time for all of us to really start taking a hard look at the schedule.  Now the Fun Fest and Transmission crew have done a great job with the lineup and I honestly don’t see too many conflicts throughout all three days.  One big decision I’m seeing weighing heavily on everyone’s mind is Sunday late night with 3 solid bands all playing at the exact same time.  Up in this fight to the death battle we have Explosions in the Sky, Fucked Up, and Atlas Sound.  I guess De la Soul is also at the same time, but I just don’t see them factoring into this decision for me.  So you can get:

A. An incredibly talented local instrumental band that could close out your weekend nicely with an emotional set.

B. In your face rock n roll with a front man that might jump in the crowd and dry hump you.

C. Indie rock at it’s finest with one of our most talented current songwriters.

So what’s it gonna be kids?  Your decision will tell us all a lot about you.

You Should Listen To: Window Twins

Leave a comment

One of the worst things about the Internet is it’s hard to keep up with your favorite artists, but while looking up information on another act, I was reminded of the Window Twins.  I had heard of the project between Tim Cohen (Fresh and Onlys) and Jon Berson, but I hadn’t really seen a lot of buzz on the Internet about them, other than the distant memory of a video run a month back. It’s a good thing I checked in on Volar Records, otherwise I wouldn’t have had the chance to order the limited vinyl for Wish, the band’s new album.  It’s a minimal folk sound, accentuated by tinkering with various layers, much like Cohen’s Magic Trick, but more intimate.  It’s almost a no-brainer right? A great songwriter with a great set of tunes, joined by a friend to make an album. Have a sample.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Two-Left-Feet.mp3]

Download:Window Twins – Two Left Feet [MP3]

New Soulful Jam from Shannon and the Clams

Leave a comment

One of the great things about hitting up the record store on new release day is stumbling upon tunes you weren’t expecting, like this new tune from Shannon and the Clams.  The band’s been sort of quiet, but that’s probably because Shannon’s been touring with Hunx.  However, the group is back with a few new 7″ records, and this one comes out from Volar Records (I picked it up last night). Shannon has a voice that sounds like the heir apparent to Janis Joplin, and I mean that in a flattering sense, as very few people can combine the raspy and the soulful and pull it off; this young lady can definitely do it.

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/59880454″ params=”auto_play=false&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700″ width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

New Music from Sambassadeur

Leave a comment

I’ve been waiting for some time to listen to this new track from Sambassadeur, knowing that one of my favorite labels, Labrador, was going to release a new 7″ from the group.  The Memories 7″ is set to come out in November, and they’re giving everyone a chance to preview the material today.  Interestingly, the bass line steals the show, providing a stepping rhythm that definitely propels the song forward.  If you’ve followed the band, you’ll notice the orchestral touches such as horns and string cuts coming in and out of the track. I wish these guys would put out more material, but this will do.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Memories.mp3]

Download:Sambassadeur – Memories [MP3]

Rad Tune from Cave Cat

Leave a comment

Man, I really love this track from Cave Cat.  I wish I knew more about this group of Swedes, other than they just released this great 7″ on Luxury and Dufflecoat Records.  It’s definitely a bit of a wayward jangle, but the atmospheric bent of the vocals and ringing guitars puts this band on par with groups like The Mary Onettes…another personal favorite.  I particularly love how the guitar solo knifes its way through on the latter half of the tune. Dig it, kids, and check out another track “abject” here.

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/62768605″ params=”auto_play=false&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700″ width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

1 … 1,448 1,449 1,450 1,451 1,452 … 1,739
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com