Category: Tunes

New Music (and album) from Fungi Girls

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Earlier this year I caught Fungi Girls as an opening act, and I remember thinking to myself how young they were, in looks, not musical sound.  The Cleburne, TX trio definitely do seem young in person, but their music seems like it was washed in the glory days of San Francisco.  It’s sort of jangly, but it’s also got this mysterious coat of fog that drifts atop of it.  You can hear the whole new record from these Texans by visiting their BANDCAMP page, so get there fast.  That album is called Some Easy Magic, and it will be in your record store next Tuesday thanks to the good folks over at Hozac Records. Also, if you dig the song below, P4k ran a sweet video for it HERE.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fungi-Girls-Velvet-Days.mp3]

Download: Fungi Girls – Velvet Days [MP3]

New Music From Son Of The Sun

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Here’s a new song called “10,000” that was just sent our way from Buffalo, NY band Son of the Sun.  It’s a simple pop tune that makes me think of fellow indie rock bands that I’m currently drawing a blank on for names right now (little help?). Regardless of who you can compare the guys to, the song is a fun listen and I hope you enjoy.  A new EP Almost Not There is said to be available from the band July 26th.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/02-10000.mp3]

Download: Son of the Sun – 10,000 [MP3]

Obligatory Girls Post

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I say this is obligatory, as I’m sure that everyone in the world has this track on play right now, or at least gave it a listen today at some point. We’d be remiss if we didn’t post it, as Girls were one of our favorite bands, or are rather.  The last time they offered up a 6 minute song (Hellhole Ratrace) it played non-stop.  Here, on “Vomit” they’ve clearly slowed things down, but the delivery of the vocal sounds remarkably similar to early works.  When the song bursts, you get a glimpse at the hard work the band’s done, crafting a much fuller sound, even with a bit of a sharp edge.  Surely we can expect great things when their new album, Father, Son, Holy Ghost, hits on September 13th via True Panther.

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

Download: Girls – Vomit [MP3]

New Song from Carter Tanton

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You might have seen this tracking floating around last week, but I wanted to give it some more attention, as it’s such a deserving track.  Carter Tanton spends a lot of his time playing with Lower Dens, but you wouldn’t be able to tell after listening to this lead single from his upcoming record, Freeclouds; the record will be in stores on November 1st via Austin’s own Western Vinyl. From the get go, there’s this brightness to the song filtering beneath the vocal.  There’s something really familiar about it, though I can’t place it precisely, greatness perhaps?  Regardless of what it reminds you of, this song will surely be playing around you for the rest of the week.

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

Download: Carter Tanton – Murderous Joy [MP3]

More New Music from Boston Spaceships

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Just last week we gave you an opportunity to give a listen to “Christmas Girl,” the first release from the upcoming Boston Spaceships album, Let It Beard.  In true Pollard fashion, he already has another song for you folks to enjoy, and again, it’s just a great track.  Over the years he’s been able to win us over, though most will admit he’s tossed out a few misses here and there.  After listening to Let It Beard all week, I can tell you that this is not going to be the case this go round; it’s a solid record through and through, full of gem after gem. You can get yourself a copy on August 2nd.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/11-Tabby-and-Lucy.mp3]

Download: Boston Spaceships – Tabby and Lucy [MP3]

New Music from Loney Dear

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There’s always something special about listening to Loney Dear.  On the last effort, Dear John, I found myself drawn into some really spectacularly quiet songs that fit right into where I was emotionally.  Emil’s voice has this memorable pitch to it, and the construction of the songs has always done wonders to give it the most power.  This new track comes from the group’s upcoming record on Polyvinyl Records, Hall Music.  You can hear the song building slowly in your ear, melodies rising all the while, waiting for Emil to unleash his vocals.  There’s definitely a more orchestrated approach to the record based on what we’ve heard so far, and that’s got me looking forward to see what the rest of Hall Music will sound like.  Give this track a good once or twice over.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Loney-Dear-My-Heart.mp3]

Download: Loney Dear – My Heart

More New Music From Fruit Bats

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A couple months ago, we alerted you to a new single called “WACS” from purveyors of cool Fruit Bats.  Well now the group is offering up the this new song “Tangie and Ray” from their soon to be released album Tripper out August 2nd on Sub Pop Records.  Having already received the new record and given it some spins, I highly recommend you pick it up in a few weeks when it hits stores.  Their progressive take on pop infused folk music is easily accesible to most anyone with an ear for the finer things in life.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/9788.mp3]

Download: Fruit Bats – Tangie and Ray [MP3]

New Tunes from Wheeler Brothers

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It’s hard keeping updated with the ever-growing masses of music coming out of Austin, but every now and then you just have to stop and revisit the good tunes this town has to offer. Lately I’ve been listening to some of the tracks from Wheeler Brothers, who’ve just put out their album, Portraits.  It’s definitely appealing to my softer side, the one drenched in my dad’s love of Americana and folk music.  But, don’t think this is going to be an entirely weepy affair, as the great thing about the country-tinged outfit is that they still maintain a great bit of pop sensibility.  Sink your teeth into this song, and go get yourself a copy of Portraits.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Wheeler%20Brothers%20-%20Home%20For%20The%20Holidays.mp3]

Download: Wheeler Brothers – Home for the Holidays [MP3]

New Music (ish) from Brain Idea

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Chicago’s Brain Idea has been bubbling beneath the surface of indie-rock stardom for some time now, but it’s going to be their most recent release on Mexican Summer, the Cosmos Factory EP, that’s going to be winning every one over this year.  It’s a brief little collection, but those of you with nostalgic leanings for all things New Zealand sounding will find your home with this little effort.  There’s that echo blend between atmospherics and bits of melody, and it’s completely winning me over this evening.  I’m sure many of you will find appreciation in the EP, and their back catalog on Permanent Records.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/04-Oh-Im-Free-Earn-Your-Card.mp3]

Download: Brain Idea – Oh I’m Free (Earn Your Card) [MP3]

ATH Contest: Mass Promo Giveaway!!!

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Hey guys, it’s that time of year again.  As you all know, we get a lot of CDs and promos coming our way through the year, and we’re super grateful for it all.  However, one can only amass so much in a lifetime, so I’m cleaning out the closets.  I usually get the promos, so I’m giving them all away, at least the ones I’ve gotten in the last few months, most of which I’ve already purchased on vinyl, so I have the music still.  There’s some gems in here like Quasi, Moby, Shabazz Palaces, etc. All you have to do is tell is leave a comment and tell me what your favorite album of the year is so far, I’ll pick the one closest to mine, and the package is yours, free of charge.  So get at us; you’ll be happy you did.  Unfortunately, this is a contest only for our Austin clientele.

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