Category: Tunes

New Hazy Pop Jam From Suburban Living

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I’m really feeling this new song “Float in Coulds” by Norfolk, VA based group Suburban Living.  The band is the name used by 20 year old Wesley Bunch who has been creating his style of shimmery pop since he was old enough to vote.  If you dig this awesome song, a brand new EP entitled Cooper’s Dreams will be available from the group July 31st.  Stay tuned.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Float-In-Clouds.mp3]

Download: Suburban Living – Float In Clouds [MP3]

New Quirky Pop from Saint Motel

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One of the band’s I’ve fallen in love with the last year is Saint Motel.  They’ve nearing the release of their newest record, Voyeur, and I expect it to be all over the place, in only the best way possible.  They’ve tossed some gems our way already, and they’re letting us run another great track, “Benny Goodman,” which demonstrates the band’s playfulness.  I think one of the best things about the group is their willing to throw all conventions out the window, writing catchy pop music on their own terms. Love them or hate them, they do it in their own way, and you better respect that. They’ll be bringing their great live show to Austin on August 4th, so start getting ready.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Benny-Goodman.mp3]

Download:Saint Motel – Benny Goodman [MP3]

New Slow Burner From Chase King

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This new tune “Bed of Lies” from songwriter Chase King is the perfect slow burner for those of you kicking off a road trip or perhaps enjoying some time under the Texas night sky.  It’s a song that mixes Mark Kozlek’s sounds with a few parts of old school Elliot Smith and then leaves you wondering what you just heard.  I dig that.  A new album from Chase South Tropical Trail is due out July 24th on Wonderland Archive.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ChaseKing_BedofLies.mp3]

Download: Chase King – Bed of Lies [MP3]

Fresh New Indie Pop from The Royal Concept

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So, you’ve been missing the absence of Phoenix? Well, The Royal Concept are here to cure your ills, giving you almost the exact same sentiment the French group gave us.  Okay, the more I listen to this, the more I realize it’s almost an exact rip of the aforementioned band, but who doesn’t need something like this to brighten up our day? If you need something to get your feet tapping and your party started, then you’ve come to the right place.  Their debut self-titled EP is out now, so if you like what you hear, get on it.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Gimme-Twice.mp3]

Download:The Royal Concept – Gimme Twice [MP3]

New Jam From Yawn

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Those of you looking for a nice jam to nod your head to while spending some time at the pool, or by the beach this summer, should really check out this new song “Ganymede” from Chicago band Yawn.  It’s a killer tune that evokes the stylings of Yeasayer and puts another solid band into the elctro-pop game.  This song actually appears on new EP from the band Happy Tears that the band is graciously offering for free download over on their website.  Check it out.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/01-Ganymede.mp3]

Download: Yawn – Ganymede [MP3]

New (ish) Single from Useless Eaters

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Feel like today could get too poppy if I don’t throw something deliciously heavy on the mix, so I’m glad I got my new Useless Eaters 7″ today.  The band just recently released their Addicted to the Blade single, and it looks like they’ve already got other things in the mix, but let’s focus on this jam.  There’s a bit of an echo in the vocals, giving off a dark vibe to the stomping rhythm of the track…and it all leads into the great chorus that makes the song an absolute winner. Oh, and did I mention they blew us away recently when they played with Ty Segall? All things point towards the positive for this group, so go and order your copy of the single from Tic Tac Totally!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Addicted-To-The-Blade.mp3]

Download:Useless Eaters – Addicted To The Blade [MP3]

Original Slumberland Records Act Lorelei Returns

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Slumberland Records has made a name for itself recently by signing big acts like Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Terry Malts, but we often forget just how long the label has been promoting great tunes. Luckily, a lot of their first wave of bands are coming back to the fold as the label’s popularity continues to rise.  One such act is Lorelei, who will be releasing their first album since 1994 on August 14th.  The record is called Enterprising Sidewalks, and it picks up where the band left off, crafting beautiful melodies backed by some jagged cutting guitars.  This is the sort of music that gave the label the ability to rise to its current position, so I’m happy to see a solid return to form.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/01-Hammer-Meets-Tongs.mp3]

Download:Lorelei – Hammer Meets Tongs [MP3]

Great Track from Plateaus

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After catching a show with Plateaus last month, I’ve been putting them on my daily play rotation, tapping my feet all the while.  They recently (end of May) put out this killer single I wanted to share with you, and I’ll point you to another great track as well. They’ve got this real low-key punk rock vibe, that’s as gritty as it is infectious.  You can buy their 7″ for this song from Hozac, but there’s also a great gem coming out soon from Art Fag Recordings, which you should pick up HERE.  The band will have an album out in the Fall, but for now, enjoy the jams.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Do_It_For_You.mp3]

Download:Plateaus – Do It For You [MP3]

Show Preview: Beat Connection @ Red 7 (6/21)

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Date 6/21/12
Location Red 7
Doors 9pm
Tickets $10 @ Frontgate

Great show going down this Thursday at Red 7 with some of the best to offer in the world of electronic pop music.  Headlining the show is buzz worthy band Beat Connection who seem to be blowing up right before our very eyes.  The undercard of this one is also great with two ATH favorite bands in the form of White Arrows and Brothertiger.  We’re going to be there and we hope you’ll join us.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Palace-Garden-4-Am.mp3]

Download: Beat Connection – Palace Garden, 4 Am [MP3]

Great New Pop Song from Charlie Big Time

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Long have I supported Jimmy and his crew over at Matinee Recordings.  Somehow they’re able to scour the world and find some of the most creative and pleasurable pop music, and this time they’ve landed on UK band Charlie Big Time.  While the band was a duo early on, they’ve added Beth Arzy of Trembling Blue Stars to the fold, and her presence is best exemplified on this track from the group’s new EP, Dishevelled Revellers. The EP is currently available over at Matinee’s Shop, and you’ll find all sorts of pop goodness—which is just par for the course from the label–and the band to boot!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-The-Liberation-of-Love.mp3]

Download:Charlie Big Time – The Liberation of Love [MP3]

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