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The nice folks over at Insound Records have yet again offered up a free digital mixtape featuring some of our favorites from the indie world. ATH staples like Ruby Suns, Blitzen Trapper, Harlem, Dr. Dog, and a ton of others have songs on the compilation. Check it out now and enjoy! Apparently this is a monthly thing with these guys so check back next month for more free tunes.
| Date | 4/8/10 |
|---|---|
| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 8:30pm |
| Tickets | $18 from Ticketweb |
Thursday night in Austin is full of some tough decisions for you music fans, and Lucero playing at Emo’s should definitely be in your list of options. Opening support will be provided by Shooter Jennings. You gotta know that Lucero will bring it just like they always do when they come through town.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/11-Hey-Darling-Do-You-Gamble_-1.mp3]Download: Lucero – Hey Darling Do You Gamble [MP3]
Erik Hall has had his share in the music biz, playing with NOMO and Saturday Looks Good to Me. Now, he’s set to release his own album under the name In Tall Buildings, which comes out this week on Whistler Records. This track sort of has the old feel of Rogue Wave, but you can tell that Hall spends his time dabbling with every instrument possible. It’s full of layers, but in the sort of way that doesn’t weigh you down. Listen up.
Download: In Tall Buildings – Monsters Lair [MP3]
I’ve recently really been enjoying this poppy new jam “Solid Ground” from fairly new band Maps & Atlases. It’s a quick little pop song that’s showing some promise for these up and comers from Chicago. The first release after signing to Barsuk Records, Perch Patchwork, will be dropping in stores June 29th. Good times.
Download: Maps & Atlases – Solid Ground [MP3]
We are happy to anounce that one our favorite Canadian bands, Stars, is returning in 2010 with a new album in June. The new LP is set to be titled The Five Ghosts and features this new single “Fixed”. Physical copies of the new album will be in stores June 22nd via Vagrant Records. Very excite!
Download: Stars – Fixed [MP3]
Yesterday P4K alerted us to this sweet new jam “I Was Denied” by San Fran band The Oh Sees. The track is set to appear on the garage rockers latest LP Weird Slime, set for release May 11th via In The Red Records. Maybe this effort will finally earn the veteran band some well overdue fame? Only time will tell my friends. I’ll keep giving them spins regardless.
Download: Thee Oh Sees – I Was Denied [MP3]
Blank Dogs is the project of Mike Sniper, and while much is unknown, the guy likes to put out a fair amount of material. Speaking of new material, he’s got a new 12″ coming out titled Phrases, which should be in stores real soon (slow vinyl production) according to Captured Tracks. Having listened to several tracks, the vocals are a little bit more clear than they were on Under and Under, his last full-length. This tune shows Blank Dogs delving into the darkness of nostalgic dance pop, with a touch of oddball artistry. It takes a bit to kick in completely, so stay with it.
Download: Blank Dogs – Heat & Depression [MP3]
A while back, I brought you guys a tune/free album download from this Welsh band Joy Formidable. I’m now reading online that the band recently signed to new record label Black Bell Records which was just created by Passion Pit’s Ayad Al Adhamy. In May the new label plans to finally get a U.S. release for Joy Formidable’s 8 song EP A Balloon Called Moaning which was previously only available internationally. I downloaded that EP when it was free last year and have recently been finding myself drawn more and more to the bands atmospheric fuzz pop sound. Below you can find a sample of that sound in the form of a free song the band is offering up to grow some publicity for their upcoming release. The future looks bright for this 3 piece.
Download: Joy Formidable – Whirring [MP3]
Cardiff, Wales group The School will definitely have people dropping all sorts of names for comparisons to their pop sound, but I doubt many will hit it right on the head. I’ve already heard the Camera Obscura reference, and while they have a girl singer, I’m not sold on the idea. Still, having loads of reference points will definitely garner interest abroad, which is what the band have surely accomplished. This track comes from their album Loveless Unbeliever, which hits stores April 19th. This is one of the few songs that doesn’t sound entirely like a 60s girl group, so I chose this one up to offer you a preview to the band. You dig?
Download: The School – I Want You Back [MP3]
Okay, so the name Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt may be a bit much, but it really encompasses the sense of fun the band is trying to give out to its listeners. Their album, I Love You I Love You. I Love You. And I’m In Love With You. Have an Awesome Day. Have the Best Day of Your Life! hits stores on May 5th. This song here has an abundance of exuberance for you all. It’s like taking Broken Social Scene and making them throw a party with Los Campesinos, which really isn’t a bad thing now is it? Give it a chance.
Download: Teror Pigeon Dance Revolt – Ride Frindship [MP3]
