Category: Tunes

New Jamz From Gypsy and the Cat

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This song sort of rules doesn’t it?  It’s catchy as hell, it’s dancey at times, and you can’t debate that it’s a well crafted jam of a pop tune.  This fancy pants song “Bloom” comes your way from Melbourne duo Gypsy and the Cat.  Right now, this jam is being offered just as a single for all fans to enjoy.  I hope you’re enjoy it on your hump day as much as I am.

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Download: Gypsy and the Cat – Bloom [MP3]

Pleased to Meet You: Triads

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Things are really slow, with a lot of the music just getting stuck in the same space, so I’ve been relying upon the words of friends around the Net to discover things outside the typical realm.  I’ve really been digging this group from Athens by the name of Triads.  They’ve just released a new single with a killer track, “Day Off,” but I wanted you to look at their starting place, so you get the same introduction I received.  It’s got sort of a post-punk feel to it, though it feels a bit warmer, as opposed to darker…it’s smoothed out by a nice melodic churning guitar that runs throughout.  Hope you’re as excited by these cats as I am.

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

Download:Triads – Dirty Laundry [MP3]

New Indie Pop Jangler (and Album) from Squares

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I know I’m in the majority here, but I love my dance parties fueled by cutting guitars and jangling that makes me shuffle my feet in a joyous explosion.  I feel like I’d have a blast with my friends if I turned on this new tune from Squares, who I heard about from the very solid Indie Pop Saved My Life.  The UK group has just released, for the NYOP fee, an excellent little album titled Hate, Love and Public Transport.  I chose one of the more upbeat tunes, but there’s slow ballads, jangling songs, and hooks galore to make you smile through and through. Surely this is going to make your Tuesday.

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Download:Squares – From Rags to Richmond [MP3]

I Like This Song By Errors

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You may have noticed that I am randomly sharing songs. This one by Errors was added to my playlist of tunes that are regularly cranked at the Gray Manor a couple weeks ago.

This gem, “Pleasure Palaces”, is from Have Some Faith In Magic with a mini-LP called New Relics landing in mid-October. They’re opening set for Mogwai was excellent. Currently on the road in the UK, Errors will play Red7 11/13 opening for The Twilight Sad and I will be there.

Check their latest track called “Relic” here.

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New Music from Burnt Palms

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Something that arrives with fall continues to encourage me to take solace in my roots, as a true fan of indie pop–you know, the uber twee sort that you always want on your best mixtapes to girls/guys you’re crushing on.  If I could, I’d stick the entirety of this new album by Burnt Palms on there.  It’s a self-titled LP, but it’s filled with short songs featuring fuzz guitars and hip female vocal harmonies. Basically, it’s a mixtape in and of itself, giving you the ability to sink your teeth and your heart into the soul of the music.  Love it so hard.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Burnt-Palms-Yours-Not-Mine.mp3]

Download:Burnt Palms – Yours Not Mine [MP3]

New Pop From Ken Stringfellow

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Here’s a great little gem I just found called “Superwise” coming from UK musician Ken Stringfellow.  The song sort of starts off like a lounge type pop number that eventually builds into more a New Ponographers loud/epic tune.  Now many of you may recognize the name from his work in huge veteran acts like R.E.M., The Posies, and Big Star to name a few.  This new song however is Stringfellow on his own and his first new material as a solo artist since 2004.

New album Danzig in the Moonlight will be available on October 16th via Spark & Shine Records.

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

Download: Ken Stringfellow – Superwise [MP3]

New Rock from Ceremony

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So RayRay was complaining about how I dominated the site with “pussy rock” all Monday, so I wanted to start off your Tuesday with a re-hash banger that surfaced on Monday…that is before I return to my fall love of twee (more on that later today)  This jam comes from the powerful Ceremony, who’re doing a split with Titus Andronicus in honor of their tour.  It’s probably one of the cleanest rock tracks I’ve heard the group together, punishing your ears from start to finish.  Definitely a great live act, and their recordings just keep getting better.  You gotta head to one of the shows to grab these, but sadly no Austin date.

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

Download:Ceremony – Everything Burns [MP3]

New Music from Trapped Mice

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Typically, I don’t go straight out for the classic alternative sound, even with all it’s current production value and what not.  But, that being said, I’ve really fallen for this jam from Trapped Mice, a band hailing from the other part of Scotland, Edinburgh.  I’m obsessed with the way band incorporates lush instrumentation, wrapped around some incredibly lyrics.  You’ll also find a raw passion that introduces itself near the end via the vocal performance.  It’s the perfect first single from their upcoming record, Winter Sun, which is now on my watch-list. If you like organically-grown rock n’ roll, then this hit’s for you.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/04-Mona-Lisa.mp3]

Download:Trapped Mice – Mona Lisa [MP3]

Another Track From Black Moth Super Rainbow

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So now I am really looking forward to this release…

“Gangs in the Garden” was unlocked to the internet a little bit ago via the BMSR Soundcloud, despite having been uploaded three months ago. Why can’t we have nice things? It is a short, dare I say dancy, vocodered blast.

Reminder, Black Moth Super Rainbow will be at Fun Fun Fun Fest. Cobra Juicy hits 10/23.

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Wonderful Old Pop from The Sugargliders

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I hadn’t heard about the Sugargliders, though I’m admittedly ashamed of that fact.  Apparently the Australian group has a short career in the early 90s, releasing multiple singles, and one solitary album.  But, now our dear friends over at Matinee Recordings have decided that you deserve the right to get your hands on these out of print works, compiling a career retrospective titled A Nest With A View.  It’s honest indie-pop, with warming guitar lines and reflective lyrics–the things that make good pop so sincere and stunning.  I’m glad to have discovered this act, and I hope you opt to pick up their compilation on October 16th when it hits stores.

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