Category: Tunes

Twin Shadow Takes Texas

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It’s time ladies and germs, Twin Shadow is coming to Texas finally and Mr. Lewis Jr. with his PR team are doing some special things to get everyone excited for his Lone Star dates.  For starters, here’s a quick list of where Twin Shadow is playing and if tickets are available:

9/13 – @ Trees in Dallas ($15 @ Frontgate)

9/14 – @ Mohawk Austin (SOLD OUT)

9/15 – @ Waterloo Records in Austin (FREE) – 5:30 pm

9/15 – @ Mohawk Austin (SOLD OUT)

9/16 – @ Fitgerald’s Houston ($15 @ Stubbwire)

9/17 – @ Cine el Rey Mcallen

All shows are supported by Sub Pop band Nikki and the Dove.

Twin Shadow will also be selling a new 7″ on the road exclusive to his Texas dates and a few exclusive Lone Star state record stores.  The record single features sweet tune “Run My Heart” with new bonus track “Get What You Want” as a B-side.  Those not able to make it down to Texas can check out a stream of “Run My Heart” below and can follow this link for a handy stream of the new tune.  Stay tuned later this week for a giveaway to one of the Austin shows with a free 7″ as well.

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

New Rocker from Residual Kid

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Seeing as our site’s based here in Austin, we’ve gotta help spread the word on the bands coming out of our town.  I’m happy to toss out this new track from local upstarts Residual Kid.  Keep in mind, these dudes are all super young (I mean super), so we should all be impressed out the sounds they’re creating, especially after a bit of a line-up change.  They’ve got a new EP coming out titled Friend, and this is one of the featured tunes from the release…which hits the streets on October 9th.  Check out this catchy fuzzed out rocker from these young guns.

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

Download:Residual Kid – Friend [MP3]

Free In-Store with Will Johnson (9/11)

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You know that everyone here at ATH loves Will Johnson, so of course we’re going to take a little bit of time out of the day to celebrate his most recent release, Scorpion.  In honor of his release, Will will be playing a free set at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 11th, over at Waterloo Records here in town, and I’m sure it’s going to be intimate and charming.  The new record is full of great tunes that I hope everyone enjoys, so we’ll post this track again in hopes that you’ll leave work right on time to catch Will’s set.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-You-Will-Be-Here-Mine.mp3]

Download:Will Johnson – You Will Be Here, Mine [MP3]

New Tunes (and EP) from Tearjerker

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Whoa! This weekend was quite beautiful; sunny but mildly cool. So what did I do? I just sat around enjoying records and tunes that have made their way into my music rotation.  One of the tunes that easily broke on through the masses was this little lo-fi gem from Tearjerker.  Something in the harmony and the vocal delivery really drew me in immediately, encouraging me to press repeat several times in a span of half-an-hour.  They’ve just released a brand new EP titled Hiding, and you can grab the four tunes from the band for free, as long as you promise to spread the word and donate at a future point.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Tearjerker-Door.mp3]

Download:Tearjerker – Door [MP3]

More New Tunes from the Calm Blue Sea

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One of the great Austin bands that are slowly making their way out of our fair city is Calm Blue Sea.  We’ve really been impressed with the work they’ve done for their upcoming record, Arrivals & Departures, which hits stores October 9th via Modern Outsider Records. Their latest single has the group in full sprawl, though they approach quietly from the onset, building walls of melodic noise that crash upon your ears.  Little hints of vocals scattered in the mix demonstrate just how far the group’s come since their early days. Wish these dudes the best of luck.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/06-Mary-Ann-Nichols.mp3]

Download:The Calm Blue Sea – Mary Ann Nichols [MP3]

New Music From The Great American Canyon Band

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Last April, I decided that new indie band The Great American Canyon Band were a group that all should have a listen to in their spare time.  I compared them initially to a mellowed out version of Dutchess & The Duke, which was appropriate with new song “Burn”, but not so much with the track below called “Young Lady”.  No, this one is an even more subdued approach featuring some atmospheric qualities that can remind me of Lost In The Trees at times.  This track is currently being offered as a stand alone single with no other mention of a full length coming just yet.  Stay tuned for the news.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-Great-American-Canyon-Band-Young-Lady.mp3]

Download: The Great American Canyon Band – Young Lady [MP3]

New Jam from Dot Dash

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Over the summer I stumbled upon DC outfit Dot Dash, falling in love with their post-punk stylings.  They had everything I loved about the genre, but that all stemmed from their old record.  Luckily, the band is back with a new album, Winter Garden Light, which has the group forging into new territory.  While they still hold onto some semblance of post-punk, there seems to be a bit of Flying Nun nostalgia in the guitars, giving the group a sunnier sound fueled by sincere melodies and hooks.  I just got a hold of the record, and I’ll have a full review up next week; for now, you need to hear the opening track just to get a taste.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Dot-Dash-Winter-Garden-Light-01-Faraway.mp3]

Download:Dot Dash – Faraway [MP3]

New Experimental Pop From The Dandelion War

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I was close to calling this new song “Drifters” from The Dandelion War an instrumental tune since the lyrics and vocals are extremely hushed and low in the mix.  You might also rush to that conclusion upon first listen with the sounds conveyed similar to Sigur Ros meets This Will Destroy You.  It’s lengthy, it’s epic, and it’s completely open to your own interpretation.  The band have a new album, We Were Always Loyal to Lost Causes, coming on September 12th via Deep Elm Records.  Right now we’ve only got a stream for you.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/02-Drifters.mp3]

New Demo from Red Hunter and Gender Infiniti

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Sometimes sticking to your guns as an artist makes popularity hard to come by, but when we come across such musicians it’s both admirable and endearing.  I’ve long enjoyed the work of Austin’s Red Hunter, whether it be as Peter and the Wolf or his various other projects.  Just yesterday he released a slew of demos that may or may not be made into an album with his new project Gender Infiniti. This song puts his beautiful vocals on display, with a simple strummed guitar serving as the backbone of the tune.  If you’re into what you hear, please go to his BANDCAMP page and donate a buck or five; he’s one of the most incredible artists in Austin’s community, not only for his gifts but for what he gives back too.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Gender-Infiniti-mark-and-the-moon.mp3

Download:Gender Infiniti – Mark and the Moon [MP3]

New Folk Pop From Sea Wolf

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We ATH kids realize that we aren’t perfect when it comes to music discovery, so it’s nice when we have faithful readers that will tip us off on things we missed from time to time.  This beautiful new song “Old Friend” from Sea Wolf is one of those times when we owe a debt of gratitude to one of our fans for showing us the light.  It’s an incredibly catchy pop number that’s already seen several spins in my itunes after first downloading yesterday morning.  If you like what you hear, you’re in luck, because a new album from Sea Wolf entitled Old World Romance will be available next week on Dangerbird Records.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/01-Old-Friend.mp3]

Download: Sea Wolf – Old Friend [MP3]

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