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It seems Slumberland can’t really go wrong with their picks of bands to support, and our friend GVSB has found yet another band on the small label worthy of our interest. Sweden’s Liechtenstein recall a lot of that all girl aesthetic encouraged by bands like Vivian Girls. Here is a new track for you to enjoy. The band will be releasing their album Survival Strategies in a Modern World on May 26th.
Download: Liechtenstein – Roses in the Park [MP3]
Elvis Perkins will be bringing his brand new band Deerland to The Parish on Monday for what should be a nice evening of music. Mr. Perkins will be joined on the stage by Oklahomans Other Lives. Doors for this show are at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now for the low low price of $14. Here’s latest single from Elvis Perkins in Deerland “Shampoo”.
Download: Elvis Perkins in Deerland – Shampoo [MP3]
Alt-country/punk band Lucero are making a stop in Austin at Emo’s on Friday night. Lucky for all concert goers, longtime ATH favorite Black Joe Lewis will be providing your opening entertainment for the evening. Head out at 9pm for doors and 10pm for music. Tickets are available now for $12.
Download: Lucero – I Can Get Us Out of Here [MP3]
Cause Co-Motion! jangled their way across many-a-stage during SXSW this year, and I loved the lo-fi operation from the get go. The Brooklyn quartet is set to release a new six song EP titled Because Because Because, and we’ve brought you one of those tracks to sample. It’s lost a bit of the speed, but it still carries the fuzz. Buen proveche.
Download: Cause Co-Motion – You Lose [MP3]
A longtime ATH favorite, The Paper Chase, are returning to the stage at Mohawk on Friday night. The Dallas band is currently touring in support of their two part double album, the first half Someday This Could All be Yours (Volume One) is due out May 12th. Joining the band for the show will be Haunting Oboe Music and Valina. Tickets will be sold only at the door with music starting at 10pm.
Download: The Paper Chase – What Should We do With Your Body? (The Lightning) [MP3]
Coming off the huge recent popularity of their HBO series and debut LP, Flight of the Conchords are touring the nation and making a stop at Bass concert hall on Thursday night. This show has been sold out for quite some time now so try craigslist for some buying options. Show starts around 8 with an opening set by Eugene Mirman.
Download: Flight of the Conchords – Business Time [MP3]
They first teamed up together to create a brilliant track for the Dark Was the Night project, and now they’ve gone at it again; Dirty Projectors have collaborated with Talking Head David Byrne. This new tune is not of the same vein as the formerly released track, “Knotty Pine,” but it showcases the skills of both groups. Don’t forget, you’re supposed to be anticipating the upcoming album from the Dirty Projectors, Bitte Orca. More on that later; here’s “Ambulance Man.”
Download: Dirty Projectors and David Byrne – Ambulance Man [MP3]
We recently posted a new song by Wye Oak and now we’re lucky enough to have the band stopping through town at the Mohawk on Wednesday night. The Baltimore band will share the stage with openers Pomegranates and local guys Salesman. Doors are at 8pm/music at 9. No word on door cover. Here’s that new song we posted not long ago.
Download: Wye Oak – Take It In [MP3]
Austin’s VEGA is set to release a new digital EP, Well Known Pleasures, on May 19th. We hyped this band prior to SXSW, and we’re pleased to present you with a new track from the band. It’s definitely a track to get your boots stomping across the room, so enjoy.
Download: VEGA – No Reasons [MP3]
So here’s our obligatory Daytrotter post of the week… The always stellar live music website just posted a session by Pennsylvannia band Illinois that we’ve been enjoying. We caught this band during SXSW a couple years ago and sort of forgot about them until now. Check out the 4 song session now or listen to “Are You Coming With Me?” below.
Download: Illinois – Are You Coming With Me [MP3]
