Category: Tunes

New Mellow Jam from Mount Eerie

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It looks as though we’re going to wrap up our great week here with the mellower side of things, and I’m perfectly okay with that.  We’re nearing the release of the second Mount Eerie album, from Phil Elverum this year; Ocean Roar is supposed to be contrasted with Clear Moon, which came out early in 2012. When listening here, I feel as if this track is dominated by the percussive element, even though it’s lightly placed in the background.  Phil quietly sings atop it all while a hint of atmospherics moving in and out.  Really, there’s no one making music like Phil.

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New Music from Franz Nicolay

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Franz Nicolay certainly has kept himself busy since leaving The Hold Steady.  Aside from touring with Against Me, he’s been working on new music to create his latest effort, Do The Struggle, which will be out on October 9th.  While I can definitely see a slight edge from touring with some rock n’ roll bands, that’s not what this music is about anymore for Franzy.  He’s crafted some grandiose orchestral pop that will leave you encouraged by what he can accomplish with the proper set-up.  I definitely see some strides to step out on his own, and I’ll praise him for that while waiting for the new release.

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Download:Franz Nicoaly – Did Your Broken Heart Make You Who You Are [MP3]

New Smooth Tune From Snowblink

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I knew close to nothing about Toronto based outfit Snowblink prior to listening to their tunes today.  After a few listens, I’m glad I gave them a chance.  The band weaves a very intricate portrait with all of their beautifully crafted music.  New song below, “Unsurfed Waves”, is sure to give you some kind of an idea as to what I’m talking about when I say the band has well crafted tunes.  If I’ve peaked your interest, the band will be dropping new album Inner Classics on September 11th via Arts & Crafts Records.  Enjoy.

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Download: Snowblink – Unsurfed Waves [MP3]

New Music from Michael Andrews

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Odds are you know Michael Andrews better than you think you do; all I’m going to say is Donnie Darko, and let you do the research.  But, my musical tastes are all over the map today, so I figured I’d give you another gem from a singer/songwriter that I think you’ll enjoy.  Michael’s got a new record titled Spilling A Rainbow, which just came out on Everloving a day or so ago.  At times, his work here reminds me of Elliott Smith, but at other times there’s elements of Badly Drawn Boy…then again, I can see this as the work of some hipster Grateful Dead fan.  Who knows, maybe you’ll dig it.

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Download:Michael Andrews – Bubbles In Space [MP3]

Great Power Pop from the Barreracudas

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I’ve been jamming out to the Barreracudas for quite some time, having fallen head over heels for Nocturnal Missions, their last LP.  But, this summer they kicked out the jams with a new 7″ for Windian Records, hopefully to pass the time as they record a new full-length.  If you like your guitars shredded fast with a bit of keyboard in the background to propel things in the direction of sugary goodness, then you’ll absolutely love this track.  Oh, and that slight vocal hiccup? Marvelous.  Enjoy this jam and get your hands on the 7″ before they run out!

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New Single from Ethan Gold

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You might have heard of Ethan Gold a bit ago when P4k raved about his latest album, Songs From a Toxic Apartment, but if not, we’ll fill you in a bit. Ethan is an LA songwriter who self-released his entire album, and now he’s aiming to create a bunch of videos to help promote the record.  On his latest single (and video) you can hear that heavy-handed guitar strumming with hints of orchestration quietly working its way from the background.  The best part of this tune is when it ups the ante on the loudness factor around the 2:10, while still maintaining that intimacy that’s made Ethan such a joy to listen to lately.  You can check out the video for the single HERE.

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Download:Ethan Gold – Why Don’t You Sleep [MP3]

New Jam from Cosmonauts

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The good people at Reverberation Appreciation Society aren’t solely responsible for putting on the Austin Psych Fest; they’re also in the business of putting out great tunes, such as their upcoming 7″ with Cosmonauts that features a track I’m really digging right now. It’s got this fuxxy guitar that chimes in and out throughout the whole song, but the pacing of the track really allows you to get yourself lost in the tune, particularly the way the lyrics are delivered.  There’s four tracks on this 7″, and I promise you that they’re all equally as good as the one you’re jamming to right now!

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Download:Cosmonauts – Lazerbeam [MP3]

New Jam From DUDES

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This song “Teenage Rebel” from San Diego based group DUDES is a little bit weird obviously, but something about has my interest peaked.  It has a nice electronic backing beat, which wouldn’t normally peak RayRay’s interest, yet that sweet guitar riff throughout with the beat has me grooving.  The group is essentially a solo project of Ryan Solomon with some other fine gents helping him out in the live setting.  A new EP from the band, Summer Vacation, is available for free stream over on bandcamp along with all record material from the project.

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Download: DUDES – Teenage Rebels [MP3]

Dream Pop Jangler from GRMLN

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Hearing the story of California’s Yoodoo Park, I can’t help but recall the stories of early Cloud Nothings.  Yoodoo is 19, about the same age as Dylan was, and he’s also recording tracks he loves at his home studio.  It just so happens that we love the track too, with it’s dreamy vocals, propulsive beat and sharp guitars.  Luckily for the masses, GRMLN has just signed with Carpark Records in order to release his Explore EP.  You’ll want to keep an eye out for this group, as they figure to be big up-and-comers in the indie scene, especially with a hit like this one.

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Download:GRMLN – Coral [MP3]

Punk Rock from Parquet Courts

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I feel like it has been awhile since I’ve posted a good punk rock jam, but luckily today, I got ahold of Parquet Courts latest album, Light Up Gold.  The band has roots in Texas, although they currently operate out of New York, so it only seems natural that I’d gravitate towards their sound.  On this effort, they’ve got the production down, which has really made way for the songwriting to reach the listeners.  Those of you interested in the period where punk merged into post-punk will find yourself happy, as the grooves definitely are pogo worthy, and the vocal delivery is spot on.  Happy to support these guys; you can grab their record from Dull Tools.

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Download:Parquet Courts – Borrowed Time [MP3]

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