Category: Tunes

New Power Pop from Thunderbolt Patterson

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Man, sometimes the world just collides in odd ways. Just this morning I started a book on Marquee Moon, and later, I get an email about former Dictator Thunderbolt Patterson! Next I expect a text from Debbie Harry.  There’s never anything wrong with classic punk rock, and while this isn’t precisely classic, the new song from Thunderbolt definitely has its roots in the glory days.  There’s a bit more polish to this track, but imagine what all the old stuff would have sounded like if only we had ProTools in 1976.  This is just good honest rock n’ roll; the kind that makes you proud to be a music fan.

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Download: Thunderbolt Patterson – Life’s Rich Pageant [MP3]

New Pop Construction Gem from Chrome Sparks

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Admittedly, we don’t post a whole lot outside of your typical indie rock spectrum, but occasionally something just resonates with us that we have to post.  Such is the case when the latest EP from Chrome Sparks hit our inbox.  The Michigan native just dropped My <3 on his SITE, and you can grab it for the convenient “name your price” tag. Listening to this all afternoon, I’m reminded of Black Moth Super Rainbow, if they were good, and more accessible to your moderate constructionist listener.  If, like me, you’re not typically into this sort of thing, just give it a bit of time.  There’s a track titled “Miss You,” that will win over everyone’s heart easily. Okay, so all these songs have won me over today, so get on it.

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Download: Chrome Spakrs – All There Is (Feat. Steffaloo) [MP3]

New Dance Hall Jam From VHS Or Beta

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I’ll just go ahead and be completely honest here, and you can call me ignorant if you want, but I wouldn’t have guessed that VHS or Beta were still around.  Don’t get me wrong, they’ve always been a great go to as my alter-ego DJ persona Reyluna, I just don’t feel like I’ve heard anything from them in years.  Well apparently the band is still around with a album in the works entitled Diamonds and Death due out September 27th on Krian Music Group.  Below you can find your first taste of that new album in the form of “Breaking Bones” that’s sure to fall in nicely with your favorite indie DJ’s set list.

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Download: VHS or Beta – Breaking Bones [MP3]

New Music from Geoffrey O’ Connor

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Damn you Pitchfork! Your big name status always gets you the singles first! Well, that’s okay, just because you got there first doesn’t mean I can’t continue to express my adoration for Geoffrey O’Connor of the Crayon Fields.  I met Geoffrey years back when he played at our showcase, and I was grateful that we were able to have a show featuring one of my favorite acts.  Now, he’s got some time, and with that, he’s crafted a solo record titled Vanity is Forever coming out on Chapter Music. The first single, though I’ve heard several other tracks floating around (which I posted before P4k back in November–I’m bitter), sounds a bit like O’Connor channeling a shy Jeremy Jay, just bringing a bit more sheen to the shimmering pop.  I can feel in my heart that this album’s going to be a winner.

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Download: Goeffrey O’Connor – Whatever Leads Me To You [MP3]

Lost in Austin Takeaway – Her Space Holiday #2

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We’re  still working closely with the great guys over at Guerrilla Waltz, trying to bring you great videos of our favorite musicians from Austin and afar. Today we’ve got another gem from Her Space Holiday to offer you for our second video in the Lost in Austin Takeaway series.  Read more to find out all about the gem of a video, and the free acoustic MP3 download we’re offering along with it. Read more

New Music From Seaholm Electric

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Local Austin boys Seaholm Electric have long been a favorite of the ATH crew and we dig the fuzz rock sounds they create.  The band has been fairly quite as of late so imagine our surprise when the band just sent us word of a new EP entitled These Birds Are Lions out now and available over on their bandcamp page.  New song from the band “Cul de sac” can be found below for your enjoyment.  Lead singer David Malerba has that voice eerily similar to Ian Curtis that blends nicely with the band’s self-proclaimed “neo-gothic” sounds.

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Download: Seaholm Electric – Cul de sac [Mp3]

New Music from Tim Cohen

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If you’ve been reading these pages for some time, then you undoubtedly are aware of my man love for Tim Cohen.  While he gets more press for his role in Fresh & Onlys, he’s definitely got other great things going on, such as his Magic Trick project.  He just released a song from The Glad Birth of Love, which will see a full release on August 23rd.  While there are hints of psych folk, that seems to live primarily in the trickling sound of the guitar in the background. The rest of the 7 minute song comes off like a crooner of sorts, but one completed in the realm of carefully orchestrated opuses. With patience, you’ll grow to love and appreciated Tim’s songwriting, as it continues to grow and amaze me.

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Download: Tim Cohen – Daylight Moon [MP3]

New Music from Ume

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Ume opened for Mission of Burma a few days ago, and no doubt, the crowd would have gotten a taste of their latest sounds. With the new track “Captive”, they show a bit of a more polished sound. Not a shock, this band is getting better at being a band. It is a cohesive, pretty and strong track, with addictive guitar hooks to keep you glued. With similar acts like Metric and Joy Formidable gaining momentum, let’s hope Ume can capitalize.

The new album Phantoms will land August 30 on Modern Outsider, a new Austin label started by husband and wife team Chip and Erin Adams (nice people). You can preorder it now.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/03-Captive.mp3]

Download: Ume – Captive [MP3]

More New Music from Gold Leaves

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Awhile back we brought you an early listen to “The Ornament,” the first single from the upcoming album, The  Ornament, by Gold Leaves.  It’s really easy to see comparisons to other folk acts such as Fleet Foxes, but one thing I enjoy that is a bit different is the lush arrangements behind the sound on each track.  We’ve got another one today, and you’ll hear hints of the kind of orchestration you usually find on the quiet tracks of Papercuts records. Yeah, those are great qualities to have, so you won’t hear any complaints coming from my end right now.  Be sure to pick up the record on August 16th via Hardly Art.

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Download: Gold Leaves – Cruel/Kind [MP3]

New Music from Light for Fire

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You would think that a band made up of former members of The Village Green would have some sort of Davies-esque influence of their songwriting, but this doesn’t seem to be the case for Portland’s Light for Fire.  They’ve just released their self-titled debut, and you’ll be disappointed if you don’t give this a good solid listen.  Personally, I hear an edgier Dr. Dog, but that’s probably based on the piano line.  Still, that guitar chord that knifes its way through the song just cleanses your palate before the band brings it all home again, making for one heck of a single.  Be sure to check out the band’s SITE to preview their entire album.

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Download: Light for Fire – NY (By the Hand) [MP3]

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