Category: Tunes

More New Music From Sonny & The Sunsets

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As the June 26th release date for Sonny & The Sunsets new album Longtime Companion approaches, it seems appropriate to share another new song from the LP.  This one is called “I See the Void” and features the same sort of down trodden yet somehow still catchy style we heard on last post “Pretend You Love Me”.  The album as a whole is a gem that’s surely something you’ll want to pick up later this month via Polyvinyl.

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Download: Sonny and the Sunsets – I See the Void [MP3]

Magical New Pop Number from Dylan Shearer

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Not being from San Francisco, I haven’t been let on the great secret of the city: Dylan Shearer.  Luckily, that changed today when this exquisite track landed in ye olde inbox. Dylan’s got a new record titled Porchpuddles, which is being released by Empty Cellar Records on June 19th.  Sonically, it harkens back to the earlier days of pop music, with a smooth approach to the delivery of the vocals and the music itself.  You get the feeling that this song sounds best in some sort of coffee house with hordes of people swaying as they sit cross-legged on the floor.  Pleased to meet you Dylan.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/SideA_01_Afterwhile.mp3]

Download:Dylan Shearer – Afterwhile [MP3]

More New Tunes from Beachwood Sparks

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Seems like summertime is perfect for guitar noodling and mellow jams, so I’m happy that Beachwood Sparks has been able to return to the fold as we go deep into the hot weather.  After getting back together, the group has recorded Tarnished Gold, which is being released by Sub Pop on June 26th, and trust me, it’s a gem of a record.  I’m not that well boned-up on my classic rock, but I hear that shaky ground between Neil Young and the Grateful Dead (I know, sacrilege for us indie kids).  Sometimes you just can’t ignore a good hit.

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Download:Beachwood Sparks – Sparks Fly Again [MP3]

Kicking Track from Foxygen

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Seems like every band coming out right now has a tendency to make a nod to the past, but that being said, I still find all the new twists on the old sound quite interesting.  Foxygen is the newest signing by our friends over at Jagjaguwar, and I’m really enjoying the duo’s hip old school sound.  Some people are tossing around the Kinks, but I sort of see it as a melding of Calvin Johnson and the past.  There’s definitely flourishes that surpass the tendencies of classic rock, which allows the band to remain progressive whilst still paying homage to their forefathers. Enjoy this little jam, and pick up Take the Kids Off Broadway on July 24th.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Foxygen-Make-It-Known.mp3]

Download:Foxygen – Make It Known [MP3]

Folk Jam from Communist Daughter

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I’m really falling in love with this new song from Communist Daughter, which just popped up yesterday.  The group is the project of Johnny Solomon, who has been working the scene in Minneapolis, but this new track should help him reach out to a broader audience. For me, I love the way he delivers the vocals, casual and heartfelt; I also have to admit that I love the lyrics themselves.  You’ll find gentle backing vocals and strummed guitar to make the song come to life.  Pick up your copy of this song, and more, on the band’s Lions & Lambs EP, which hits stores on July 10th.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/02-Speed-Of-Sound-EP-Remix.mp3]

Download: Communist Daughter – Speed Of Sound [MP3]

New Music From Lawrence Arabia

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Here’s a brand new breezy feel good number from Lawrence Arabia called “Travelling Shoes”.  The song is an easy listen that’s sure to fit in well with your summertime plans this week.  A new album from the songwriter/producer entitled The Sparrow will be out July 24th on Bella Union.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lawrence_Arabia-Travelling_Shoes.mp3]

Download: Lawrence Arabia – Travelling Shoes [MP3]

Old Jam (but new to many) from Silver Jews

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Make no mistake about it, Silver Jews has definitely left a mark on the indie scene, especially considering the line-up of Dave Berman, Stephen Malkmus and Bon Nastanovich–they’re the only ones playing on this track.  Drag City is digging deep and releasing Early Times on June 19th, which is comprised of tracks from the group’s early EPs.  Just listening, you’ll notice the recording isn’t necessarily the best, but that’s what makes it such an interesting song, as it contains the talent the band went on to display, but also those tiny imperfections that endeared us to Berman and Malkmus in the first place. Hope you like it.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1-06_Secret_Knowledge_of_Back_Roads.mp3]

Download:Silver Jews – Secret Knowledge of Back Roads [MP3]

More New Music from Poor Moon

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It’s clearly a chilled out week on the Internet, as shown by us over here at ATH; this new track from Poor Moon is just another such example.  There’s an element of tropicalia/lounge act going on in this song; it’s got a similar touch to Jens Lekman‘s work of late.  After recently releasing an EP, the group is slated to unleash a self-titled full-length via Sub Pop on August 28th, and I’m hoping it all shapes up to sound just like this here.  Something about summertime and warm weather makes this song really come alive down here in Texas, or it’s just a great song all around.  I’ll take it either way.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Poor-Moon-Holiday.mp3]

Download:Poor Moon – Holiday [MP3]

Sweeping New Track from Arthur Rigby and the Baskervylles

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There’s always something fascinating from grand music that rises and falls, especially when it has elements of folk wrapped inside.  When I heard this new track from Arthur Rigby and the Baskervylles, I immediately fell for it; I particularly like the string accompaniment that ties this song together.  The entire new EP, Tales from Pegasus Wood, is chock full of songs just like this one, which should have any one that enjoys this sort of grandiose folk tunes salivating.  Take a few minutes and lose yourself in this song for a bit.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/04-One-Stormy-Night-1.mp3]

Download:Arthur Rigby @ the Baskervylles – One Stormy Night [MP3]

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