Category: Tunes

New Music from Davila 666

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Considering that two of the ATH writers have spent time living abroad in our past, how could we not support the movement of good rock n’ roll from our Latin American bretheren. So here you have Davila 666, a band from Puerto Rico, a band about to release their new album, Tan Bajo, next week here in the states.  It’s a bit noisy, using rhythmic grooves to provide a nice bit of hyponitizing hooks for listeners.  If you need help translating for this track, feel free to hit us up, as we swear we’re studied in Spanish.  And, if you like what you hear, don’t only buy the record, go see the group in March when they come to Austin for SXSW.

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Download: Davila 666 – Esa Nena Nunca Regreso [MP3]

New Music From Screens

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Ah yes Brooklyn, the home of what seems like countless bands that are what I like to call “a little left of center”.  The NY based outfit Screens are no different with sounds that range from Crystal Antlers to some strange form of spastic rock n roll.  Their a little bit weird, definitely unique in their own way, and I can’t seem to get enough of it.  This little number “Pop Logic” has some pretty catchy beats behind it and many parts of that craziness I find interesting.  Check it out for yourself and pick up the group’s debut LP Dead House on May 17th via What Delicate Recordings.

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Download: Screens – Pop Logic [MP3]

New Track from Princeton

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It seems like forever since I’ve heard anything about new music from Princeton.  But, bands have lives too, and I suppose they got busy.  Luckily, Stereogum reported today that the band will be releasing a new 7″ featuring tracks “To the Alps” and “The Electrician” March 29th. You’ll definitely find some nice melodic shifts in this song, all going with that steady, yet smooth vocal.  Listen carefully and you’ll see some nice horn arrangements kicking in the background, as the band continue to experiment with ways to flesh out their sound.  It’s never a bad day to get a track from these guys.

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Download: Princeton – To The Alps [MP3]

SXSW Watchlist: Ash Reiter

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SXSW is barreling down on us and most of us in the music industry are really beginning to feel the heat of the impending crazy week.  At times like these, I like to be a bit sappy and remind myself that this is really all about the music and discovering new artists.  Speaking of new artists, I was recently put in touch with the incredible music of San Francisco based band Ash Reiter.  Many of you know I have a weak spot in my soul for quality female singers, and on first listen, you’ll surely encounter why I’ve been soaking this artist up as of late.  Reiter’s music is based around simple pop melodies, but it’s made unique with a killer voice that’s subtle yet piercing.  The song we’ve got bellow “Paper Diamonds” appeared on the debut LP of same name from Ash Reiter which hit stores last spring.  A sophomore debut is already in the works with an eye on late spring for a release.  Not much info is out there yet for SXSW shows, but stay tuned here and to Ash Reiter’s myspace page for her dates & times during the week.

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Download: Ash Reiter – Paper Diamonds [MP3]

New-ish Track from Tape Deck Mountain

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There’s tons of bands coming our way for SXSW, and so I’m trying to cover my bases here, and get the word out on as many great bands as I can.  Tape Deck Mountain are one of those band’s who’ve been slowly flying under the radar since their 2009 release of Ghost.  As a band, they craft these extremely eerie songs, but in doing so, they’ve created these soundscapes, perfect for just letting your mind soak in nothing, well, except the music that is.  They’ve just put out the Secret Serf EP, so at least they’re cool with modern motifs.  I have the sneaking suspicion that this could be one of those excellent shows that people will talk about all week.  It’s also just a killer track to space out to before Friday hits and the party starts.

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Download: Tape Deck Mountain – Secret Serf [MP3]

New Track from Fishboy

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We’ve always got to give love to Texas bands, especially those that dwell in the quirkier regions of pop music.  Fishboy, primarily the project of Eric Michener, hails from Denton, TX, and his writing definitely has a story to tell. In fact, it’s all one giant interwoven story, with song titles representing various characters who encounter one another or are somehow interconnected.  It sounds sort of like the thing all English majors would love.  The thing is, the newest release, Classic Creeps, which you can grab from the band now, has this great little pop spin on it, something that you’d put alongside other local acts such as Hollywood Gossip.  Give it a spin, and feel free to listen to the whole new album on the band’s Bandcamp page.

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Download: Fishboy – Adrian Simmons [MP3]

New Music From The Dodos

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The Dodos get all kinds of attention on this website so you know when they have new music, we’ll surely be posting it and playing it.  This new single from the band “Black Night” is set to appear on upcoming LP No Color out March 15th on French Kiss Records.  How has this spring gotten so full of sweet new jams?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Dodos.BlackNight.mp3]

Download: Dodos – Black Night [MP3]

New Music From Arc In Round

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Philadelphia band Arc in Round have a new song called “Spirit” that’s been getting some plays on my old itunes as of late.  The tune is set to appear on the band’s upcoming debut self-titled LP due out May 10th.  Prior to that date, you can check out  the entire debut EP, Diagonal Fields, from Arc in Round over on their bandcamp page.

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Download: Arc in Round – Spirit [MP3]

New Music from Sad Accordions

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All bands will have to grow in order to progress from recording to recording, and that seems to be the place that we find Austin’s Sad Accordions today.  The band is busy prepping a new EP, The Colors and the Kill, for a March 1st release date.  You can grab hand-decorated versions from the band’s at their shows this year.  Listening to the single from this six-track effort, you get the feeling that the music itself is spreading out, giving the band a bit more variety, and a whole lot more power going forward.  It’s nice to see one of our local acts push themselves, and doing so, push the whole town to rock a whole lot harder.

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Download: Sad Accordions – Inside Out [MP3]

New Track from Helvetia

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When I first got the email with this new track from Helvetia, I was immediately drawn to the band’s participation with Papercuts, one of my favorite acts.  Now, while I can definitely see some similarities in regards to how songs slowly build before reaching their climax, this group doesn’t seem to have the same somber tones, instead offering up a bit of light through that Pacific Northwest rainy weather.  The group will be releasing their new record, On the Lam, on April 12th via The Static Cult Label. Going off this single, it’s going to be a trickling affair full of harmonies meant to undermine your soul, forcing in a bit of pleasure and thoughtfulness.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/OnTheLam.mp3]

Download: Helvetia – On The Lam [MP3]

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