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Relatively new artist Alex Winston has a new song floating around the web that I can’t seem to get out of my head. The tune “Sister Wife” offers unique vocals from Winston over an irresistible beat that will surely make it’s way inside your head too. Debut mini LP Sister Wife will be coming your way on March 8th via HeavyRoc.
Download: Alex Winston – Sister Wife [MP3]
Brooklyn song writer Ryan Montgomery has been recording and playing shows in the Lower East Side for quite some time and now has a new project going by the name The Soft Collapse. The simplistic indie folk style band has a free album, Little Songs, available for download on their bandcamp page. Most of the songs on this LP feature heartfelt and honest lyrics about long lost love over the faint sound of a guitar strum along with soothing drum beats. I’m sure most anyone listening to these tunes will find themselves relating to the experiences laid out in the song writing of Montgomery. Check out a sample of the band’s sound below with “Easy”.
Download: The Soft Collapse – Easy [MP3]
Like them or hate them, Trail of the Dead have been one of the premier Austin bands for over a decade. They destroyed stages and clubs, and then they mellowed out a little bit, which perhaps lost a bit of love for the band. Still, as we prepare for their new record, Tao of the Dead, we’re really excited to have some new tracks, or a new track (courtesy of RCRDLBL) to put out. It starts off with Conrad being, well, Conrad, all soft and gentle. Then, the song sort of explodes into a bombastic affair, and one that recalls the band’s angrier days. All the same, Trail of the Dead will always be a band to talk about, so we had to throw in our two cents.
Download: And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead – Weight Of The Sun [MP3]
Can we claim Sam of Iron and Wine as an Austinite yet? I mean, he’s still living on the outskirts of town, right? Well, we know you’re excited as can be for his newest release Kiss Each Other Clean, which hits the streets on January 25th. While we’ve had some of the singles hit the Internet, you can now listen to three of the new songs done for today’s Daytrotter session. You’ll probably be just as excited, if not more so, for this record once you give it all a listen. And hey, sign up with the site, and it’s all free, so it can’t hurt to get yourself a nice taste of new Iron and Wine.
Download: Iron and Wine -Tree By The River (Daytrotter Session) [MP3]
Those English kids known as Noah & The Whale have a new album entitled Last Night on Earth dropping on March 11th. Prior to that release date we’ve got new Tom Petty sounding single “L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N” below for your listening pleasure. I think I’m digging this new Americana style the guys are going in. Brits labeled as Americana!? Crazy I tell you! You can also hear new song “Wild Thing” on the band’s website.
Download: Noah And The Whale – LIFEGOESON [MP3]
For me, 2011 is looking really exciting. It seems like the guys with guitars are taking aim at the rest of us, and really letting loose. Yet another release I’m excited for comes from Obits, who will be releasing their new record, Moody, Standard and Poor via Sub Pop on March 29th. My favorite reason to get super excited here is that singer/guitarist Rick Froberg used to jam in Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes. Much like those two groups, Obits always seem on the verge of kicking you in the face via heavy percussion and sharp-edged guitars, but as age has taught them some restraint, they’ve honed their chops just enough to keep it all cohesive. One listen to the drums here, though not necessarily experimental, more just pounding, and you’ll probably be tapping your feet at your desk. We’re cool with that.
Download: Obits – You Gotta Lose [MP3]
If you haven’t caught onto this by now, you definitely should. The Forms are finally returning this year with Derealization, set to be released in February as a Double LP, which will include their first album, Icarus. It’s got some pretty sweet guest spots, including one Matt Berninger. Personally, it’s really striking to hear how different, yet familiar, his voice sounds on this track. I’m not sure if it’s the recording or what, but I know that it seems a bit rougher–I toally dig it. Just add this to the string of hits coming your way in February. Sure, it’s only six songs, but you buy it on vinyl, and it’ll be well-worth it. And expect to see the band in Austin around SXSW.
Download: The Forms – Fire To The Ground [MP3]
Are you ready for the next big thing folks? Well, if you haven’t already heard, we’re pretty sure that the next big thing is going to come from Dream Diary, a Brooklyn band with a whole lot of jangle, a touch of British homage, and a dash of twee. Yep, pretty much sums up exactly what you’re looking for right? Well, the band plan to release their album, You Are the Beat, on February 15th via Kanine Records. If this single below is any indicator of things to come, we expect more exceptional tunes to be coming our way in the very near future. Oh, and you can also check out another track over at Spinner.
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Torquil Campbell of Stars and Chris Dumon are returning with their band known as Memphis for a 3rd LP under the moniker. Below you’ll find new track from the guys entitled “I Want the Lights on After Dark” for your enjoyment. Of course you’ll hear a lot of the influence from Campbell and his many years in the Canadian powerhouse. Hell, this could probably even be labeled as a Stars song and most people couldn’t tell the difference right? New album Here Comes a City will be available on March 8th via Arts & Crafts.
Download: Memphis – I Want The Lights On After Dark [MP3]
Katy Goodman can typically be identified by her participation with Vivian Girls, but let’s not let her rest on those laurels. She also works diligently on various projects, one of which is La Sera. Prior to the release of her self-titled album, which comes out in February on Hardly Art, Katy’s putting out another single, as a follow-up to last year’s. The effortlessness that seems to accompany the melodies in her songs really makes me wish she had more of a hand in writing VG tracks, as everything here feels more spontaneous, and less mapped out, sonically. If you haven’t gotten into La Sera yet, now is your chance folks.
Download: La Sera – Devil’s Hearts Grow Gold [MP3]
