Category: Tunes

Downtempo Electro Pop From Beacon

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I think I am already sick of the new XX album and don’t even own it. My drive time with SiriusXMU has pretty much locked that up.

As an alternative, we bring you Beacon. It starts low and sultry, and builds from sparse to sweeping. Another Brooklyn-based duo borrowing from R&B and dance pop, They’ll be releasing the For Now EP on October 2nd. Until then, you can stream this song called “Feelings Gone” over at the Ghostly soundcloud.

…or right here.

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More New Music From Aaron Embry

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Up and coming singer-songwriter Aaron Embry continues to impress with his careful construction of beautiful slowed down country style tunes.  Earlier this summer, I shared incredible debut single from Aaron entitled “Moon of the Daylight Sky” and today I’ve got even more to offer for you fans.  This new track, “Raven’s Song” is another slow tune that features a nice piano instrumentation and quality lyrics.  Once again, you can pick up Aaron Embry’s new album Tiny Prayers on September 18th via Community Music.

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Download: Aaron Embry – Raven’s Song [MP3]

Cool Electro Pop from Thomas Azier

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I feel like I had sworn off electro-pop for a little bit, feeling it had all sort of blended together in my eyes. But, lately I’ve been reinvigorated, mostly looking for openly-catchy hooks with anthemic vocals that will give me a daily boost of energy (rather than relying on 4 cups of coffee).  For today, Thomas Azier is solving my dilemma, giving me beats, hooks and lyrics I can sing along with at any point.  The following track was self-recorded by the Berlin artist for his latest EP, and it’s titled Hylas 001; it’s just enough to hold you over while he completes his new record (currently in the works). You can dance to this; I know it’s what you want.

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Download: Thomas Azier – Metropolitan Tribe [MP3]

New Layered Pop From Autumn Owls

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Autumn Owls are a band that a can’t quite put my finger on, but I still find them rather interesting despite my ability to put some sort of label on their sound.  You’ll obviously hear a lot of different layers to their sound when listening to the song below “Great Atlantic Drift”.  It’s a really dark tune and intricate tune that seems to offer something new to discover each time you listen to it.  See what I mean?

The Dublin based trio will be releasing their debut LP Between the Buildings, Between the Sea on October 23rd via Epitonic.

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Download: Autumn Owls – Great Atlantic Drift [MP3]

New Jam from The Denzels

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Over the last years we’ve seen an increase in sunny guitar-pop, filled with jangling guitars and soaring choruses.  The Denzels are another such band, though I’m really enjoying the deep vocal tones of their singer, giving them a bit of a twist on the formula, though not too far away from their peers.  They’ve got a new EP out now titled Easy Tiger, which is their second EP as a group.  If you listen to the whole thing as a set, you can tell that there are more hooks lurking behind this band, ready to make us bounce in the very near future.  Need a pick me up? Here it is.

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Download:The Denzels – Black Girls [MP3]

Catchy Pop from The Monolators

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I can’t help it, but I love tunes with a bit of twee, especially if the lyrics are love related in some way; I’m a sucker.  Why does that matter you ask? Well, we just got sent this great new record from The Monolators, which is mostly a compilation of the band’s favorite tunes they’ve recorded over the last ten years.  The collection is called Ten Years of Tears, and it’s coming out via cassette on the new label, Vanity Projects, which is run by Geoff from So Many Wizards (a group we totally dig).  Listening to the selection, it really reminds me of a more focused Comet Gain…and that’s really all you need to know in order to fall in love.  If you love it, then you can pre-order it HERE.

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Download: The Monolators – I Was a Captain in the Army [MP3]

 

New Pop Jam From Santah

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Here’s a new jam called “Indigo” coming by way of Chicago based indie rock band Santah.  They have that jamming sort of style with funky bass beats that drop in every once in awhile sort of like Portugal. The Man tend to do things.  I’ve always had a thing for that band so I’m naturally drawn to these Chicago kids.  A new EP from the group entitled You’re Still a Lover will be available in stores on October 16th.

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Download: Santah – Indigo [MP3]

New Gem from I Was A King

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One of the band’s I can’t get enough of is I Was A King, a great power-pop act from Norway.  They’re about to release their third album, You Love It Here on October 5th overseas (the band is currently looking for US representation!), and if you don’t love this song, something’s got to be wrong with you.  It’s got an effortless cool to it, with a wonderful central hook and a melody that’s going to have you salivating for more from the group. If you needed further proof that this group was on top of their game, you need look no further than the production credits attributed to Norman Blake and Robyn Hitchcock.  After you stream the song, check out this video that goes along with it HERE. This is going to make your day, I promise.

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More New Jams from Natural Child

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This last year has seen us fall head over heels in love with Natural Child, and we’re glad that the release date is drawing close for their latest release Hard In Heaven, which hits stores next week.  This new track appeared yesterday on Diffuser.fm, and I particularly love the live feeling in the recording.  It’s got the raw energy that surfaces when the band takes the stage, yet it’s got that clear Southern rock nostalgia in the songwriting that is sure to make these guys a hit with anyone who has ears. Next week you’re going to have a great record in your hands, I guarantee it.

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Download:Natural Child – Derek’s Blues [MP3]

New Atmospheric Pop From Efterklang

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I feel like the news of an upcoming album from Danish based outfit Efterklang flew completely under the radar of the ATH crew.  Hell I’ve got a promo copy of their new LP, yet haven’t posted anything by way of news or single.  Well this changes today with an MP3 of beautiful new number “Apples” which appears on the band’s new album Pirimida due out September 24th.  All this comes after surprising 2010 Magical Chairs that turned our ears toward this band.

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Download: Efterklang – Apples [MP3]

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