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We ATH kids professed our love for the pop styles of Bare Wires shortly after catching some of their tunes during SXSW back in March. It’s easy to like a band when they make catchy as hell songs like “Cheap Perfume” found below. This tune is set to appear on new album from the band Cheap Perfume due out October 18th on Southpaw Records. Dig that shiz.
Download: Bare Wires – Cheap Perfume [MP3]
Those in New York need to get ready, as Super Melody is set to invade the United States, with the majority of the dates slated in NYC. The group is made up primarily of James Cecil, formerly of Architecture In Helsinki. He’s coming to support the release of his record, Destination Unknown (which is not a reference to Rancid lyrics, sadly). You’ll notice that there’s still an influence of AIH here, just with some of the samples, but the song below will show you a more electronic feel, reminiscent of bands like Hot Chip. So, even if we’re not all in New York or California, at least we can appreciate a little dance party action.
Download: Super Melody – Tinder Hearted [MP3]
It’s not always easy to keep track of the bevy of bands coming out of the UK, but Cats and Cats and Cats have been around for some time. I loved their last record, If I’d Had an Atlas, so I’m really excited to bring you a new tune off their recently released Motherwhale album. This time around, they’ve picked up the pace, giving you a little bit more power to their blend of folk and pop, making for a stellar listen all the way til’ the end. It’s the sort of record that leaves you with a huge smile on your face; that’s never a bad way to wrap up your listening experience.
Download: Cats And Cats And Cats – Celebration [MP3]
Strawberry Whiplash is one of those great band’s that unfortunately seems to fly beneath the radar of the masses. I’m not sure why, as the simple pop formula of Laz and Sandra is nothing short of perfect, and you’d be silly to say otherwise. The group’s been hard at work prepping their next album for your sunny travels, titled Hits in the Car, and it should be out later this year. But, you won’t have to wait too much longer for new tunes, as the band is set to release a new 7″ for the single, “Stop, Look and Listen.” Laz has been kind enough to allow us to share this great B-Side with you, which I’m sure will leave you salivating for more from Strawberry Whiplash.
Download: Strawberry Whiplash – Another Rainy Day In Glasgow [MP3]
How often do we get to mention Crowded House on this website? Probably never if I had to guess… Well today is the day with a new project and single from Crowded House front man Neil Finn’s new project known as Pajama Club. This new song “These Are Conditions” will appear on a new self-titled album due out September 13th on on Lester Records. That beat building throughout the track is just sick nasty.
Download: Pajama Club – These Are Conditions [MP3]
I’ve long been a fan of post-emo band Pinback, and the subdued yet powerful vocals of leading man Rob Crow. Fans like me can find a new tune below called “Sophistructure” from Mr. Crow recorded outside of his membership in Pinback. The song is just a taste of a new solo album entitled He Thinks He’s People due out October 18th on Temporary Residence. As is the case with most front men, the song comes across as one taken from his long time band’s catalog (which I’m in support of BTW). We’re currently only offering this as a stream, but will let ya know when an MP3 is cool for download.
You might know Van Pierszalowski from Port O’ Brien, but he’s beginning to make waves of his own under the name of WATERS. He’s already tossed out one tune earlier this year, and now here comes another stunner from the songwriter, prepping for his debut, Out in the Light, which comes out via TBD Records on September 20th. His voice seems to waiver just the slightest bit, giving a hint of an edge to the gentle track that slowly begins to unfold. It’s like a more pristine Mile Benjamin Anthony Robinson, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Enjoy this number.
Download: WATERS – O Holy Break Of Day [MP3]
Have you not heard about The Moth & The Mirror? Well, if you haven’t, but you follow Glaswegian bands, you have probably heard something from all the members participating in this super-group. There’s members of Arab Strap, Reindeer Section, Admiral Follow and Frightened Rabbit. Should make for a pretty interesting combination, right? We’ve heard the band is going to release an album later in the year, but for now they’re content to hold you over with this tune. It begins with Stacey Sievwright, wooing you with her voice, but as the band joins in, there’s discordant guitars cutting their way through and drums pounding furiously. It’s a lot more haunting of a feeling than what you would expect, with the members previous projects considered, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
Download: The Moth & The Mirror – Lights in the Sky [MP3]
Sad news coming our way as Foreign Born have decided to turn their focus elsewhere, at least for the time being. I thoroughly loved their record, Person to Person, so I’m sad to see them take a break, but they do have other projects to focus on, such as Fools Gold. Fortunately, before they head off into the California sun, they’ve left us with a brand new track to enjoy. Sadly, it only makes me wish all the more that they wouldn’t hang things up just yet, as they clearly have some brilliant stuff left to accomplish.
Download: Foreign Born – Keep It In Mind [MP3]
Man, it’s been a really good day for quirky pop numbers all over the Internets. This sprawling little number from New York’s Forest Fire is just another one of those. The band have recently signed to Fat Cat, who will be releasing their newest album, Staring at the X, on October 18th. If you listen closely, I swear you’ll hear the voice of Devandra Banhart, though the music sounds nothing at all like that. Light orchestrated touches come in and out, and carefully echoed guitar chords clang in the background. Whatever their formula is for songwriting, I’m absolutely loving it today.
Download: Forest Fire – Future Shadows [MP3]
