Category: Tunes

New Cool Summer Tune From Summerays

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Summer is almost over for everyone I guess, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy a few more summer themed tunes before the season is gone.  This new track “Toyohashi” from the aptly named group Summerays should definitely sneak its way into your last playlist before September hits.  You really get  all the elements of a great summer jam here with its twangy guitar, smooth beats, and overall breezy feel about it.  This song, and all Summerays’ tracks, are created by the talented 22-year old musician Luke Teeters.  At his young age, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more great things from him in the future.

If you’re enjoying this one, head to Cool Summer Records to purchase a 7″ vinyl copy with a sweet B-side to go along.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-Toyohashi.mp3]

Download: Summerays – Toyohashi [MP3]

New Jam from FIDLAR

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I feel like I took it easy on the world, posting some chilled out tracks yesterday.  I aim to change that this morning, giving you all a bit of rock n’ roll.  Fortunately, I came across this sludgy gem from FIDLAR on NME (I know, I still read it), which really has little information to go with it. Unlike some of their early tracks, the vocals are sort of screamed here, while the guitars sound fuzzy and dirty.  Like I said, no word on whether this tune will feature on the band’s upcoming full length, but all the same, it’s time to rock.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/FIDLAR-The-Punks-Are-Finally-Taking-Acid.mp3]

Download:FIDLAR – The Punks Are Finally Taking Acid [MP3]

New Single from Megan Reilly

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I’m sure that I’m probably thought of as the punk rock/twee specialist of this here site, but I definitely like to dabble in other arenas, particularly those realms influenced by folk traditions.  Megan Reilly caught my attention when she recently released The Well a bit ago, and I’m glad that she’s getting some attention from the likes of NPR and others.  She’s got a great way of telling personal stories, and I appreciate the familial link on this number.  Plus, there’s a bit of haunting effect created by the slide guitar, as well as the other instrumentation, that accompanies Megan on this song.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/leitrim.mp3]

Download:Megan Reilly – Lady of Leitrim [MP3]

Stream Ringo Deathstarr’s Latest

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There is a pending album release on September 24th for locals Ringo Deathstarr. Muave will be on Club AC30 and/or Sonic Unyon.

A couple weeks before, you’ll get to buy the single “Rip”. Impatient? Stream it on Souncloud, psst look below. Gazy, gazy goodness. Crank it up and get your fuzz on for two minutes.

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New Music from The Fishermen Three

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I’m really stuck on this song, so I decided I’d share it with you.  The Fishermen Three is the brain child of Simon Beins, who has toured the world opening for some of my favorite acts like The Wave Pictures and I Was a King.  That being said, this tune is more a solemn folk affair; it can be found on iTunes. Also, you should check out his record Time to Think About the Morning Once Again–it’s in stores now on Shelved Records. Basically this track is Simon and a guitar, telling personal stories the way only he can.  Maybe it’s a folk tune, maybe it’s singer-songwriter, but whatever, it’s damn good.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/05-Down-to-the-Keys.mp3]

 

New Mountain Goats Jam

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Well it seems like right about time for the Mountain Goats to continue their massive output of music with another new album this year.  This year the band plans to release their whopping fourteenth album entitled Transcendental Youth on October 2nd via Merge Records.  To preview the new album, the band has just let go of this new single “Cry For Judas” which you can of course stream or download below.  As usual, the ATH boys will probably find room for this one on our year end lists.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/03-The-Mountain-Goats-Transcendental-Youth-Cry-for-Judas.mp3]

Download: The Mountain Goats – Cry for Judas [MP3]

New Jam from Crystal Castles

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Interestingly, I don’t think I’ve ever actually written about Crystal Castles on this site, though I jam to the band quite frequently.  On their newest single, which should be from their forthcoming album, the group is showing some real progression, musically.  They’re not relying on the old 8-bit samples and heavy-handed beats, rather they’re working on letting the song evolve.  Alice’s vocals are sort of hidden in the track, and while it doesn’t hit nearly as hard as their earlier club-bangers, it’s still got a groove you can throw on when you’re dancing with your homies. Totally digging it.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Crystal-Castles-Plague.mp3]

Download:Crystal Castles – Plague [MP3]

New Slow Burner from Birds & Batteries

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We brought you a jamming electro pop hit from Birds & Batteries, but with their record, Stray Light, drawing nearer to its August 7th release date, more music is coming your way.  Instead of hitting you over the head with dancy goodness, this tune really builds throughout its entirety.  Electronic flourishes come in and out, and the vocals calmly float atop the entire mix.  It’s definitely an escapist sort of feel, if you’re into that sort of thing.  Pretty stoked on the band’s diversity at this point, so the record should be a hit too.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1-The-Golden-Age-of-Dreams.mp3]

The band will also be at Swan Dive in Austin on August 26th.

Download:Birds & Batteries – The Golden Age of Dreams [MP3]

New Jams from Sleep Good

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It’s always great when you realize one of your favorite local acts is putting out new music.  Sleep Good has been quite, at least with recorded tunes, since  2010, but I just figured out that they’ve recently dropped their new Monsanto 7″.  It’s definitely a gem, and I’m loving the A-Side “Summer Explosion.”  You’ll hear some soaring vocals fitting to an Austin summer, and my personal favorite is the way the guitar sounds here, with just hints of hip movement. I’m glad to see these guys are back, and I look forward to catching their show over at the Mohawk on August 3rd.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sleep-Good-Monsanto-7-01-SUMMER-EXPLOSION.mp3]

Download:Sleep Good – Summer Explosion [MP3]

New Proto Punker from Fergus & Geronimo

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You know by now we’re pretty big fans of Hardly Art Records, so we’re always happy to share the new tunes they’re pushing, especially when it’s by a band we love, such as Fergus & Geronimo. We’re getting closer to the August 7th release of the band’s new album, Funky Was the State of Affairs, and I’m really appreciating their state of mind.  Their earliest single was a bit of hodge-podge art rock, but this time they’re taking dead aim at second wave punk rock, using grooving bass work, spoken word delivery and a propulsive drum beat.  I can’t get the similarities to Wire out of me head, especially in songs like “Three Girl Rhumba,” though that track is more guitar than bass. Regardless, we’re totally jamming this tune out.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/02-No-Parties.mp3]

Download:Fergus & Geronimo – No Parties [MP3]

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