Category: Tunes

New Reworking by Sharon Van Etten & Glass Ghost

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After SXSW we raved and raved about Sharon Van Etten; the combination of beauty in appearance and voice just floored us.  Looking around the net yesterday I came across this amazing gem over at Westerny Vinyl, which is a reworking of Glass Ghost‘s “Like a Diamond” with Sharon singing the vocals.  Originally the song came out in 09’ on Idol Omen, but this reworking is incredible (not that the original wasn’t).  Sharon’s vocal delivery here is exactly the reason we came to fall for her, contrasted perfectly with stark instrumentation from Glass Ghost. What a perfect track .

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Download: Glass Ghost (ft. Sharon Van Etten) – Like a Diamond [MP3]

New Music from JJ

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While JJ continues to change their sound, albeit slightly (see the R&B influence below), I always find myself drawn to the music.  There’s something about the way the music evolves in the track, fusing with the vocal melodies in a light-hearted fashion that just tugs at my musical heartstrings.  Luckily, I came across a few new tracks from the group (via GvsB ) which you can grab over at Sincerely Yours. There’s still an element of electronica that bleeds through, but the arrangements with the strings create something altogether special.  Perhaps these new singles hint at the possible upcoming of JJ No. 4.  Who knows, but I’m sure we can just enjoy listening to this track for the rest of the week.

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Download: JJ – No One Can Touch Us Tonight [MP3]

New Music from Brad Laner

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Brad Laner probably has his name thrown around with Medicine far too often.  While the old shoegase troupe had a decent following, Brad’s been busy working on other project ever since.  He’s readying a new 12″ where he’s accompanied by the Norwegian group Joensuu 1685, and the first listen we have is remarkable.  There’s a slight fuzz on the vocals, knifing guitar harmonies, and an element of darkness that he’s added to the cover of this classic Chicago track.  For those of us with a nostalgic pop leaning, this looks to be an effort that will cure all your ills. You can grab the 12″ now via Hometapes.

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Download: Brad Laner – Feelin Stronger Every Day [MP3]

More New Music From The Rosebuds

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I’m already feeling the summertime mood here in the ATH offices, and a new breezy song from from indie pop hit makers The Rosebuds.  We’ve already shared with you guys new song “Second Bird of Paradise” off their upcoming LP Loud Planes Fly Low which hits streets on June 7th on Merge Records.  The second taste of goodness we get to enjoy from the new record is called “Woods” and can of course be found for streaming and download below.  It’s leading me to believe that this just might be the first great record for summer 2011.

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Download: The Rosebuds – Woods [MP3]

New Music from Berlinist

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It’s hard to get a good grip on what’s going on overseas, but our friends over at Bad Panda sent us this sweet new single today from Spanish group Berlinist.  While the band works on their debut, I thought I’d give you a little taste of what we all have in store.  Musically, this is a sparse track, with just a bit of sampled percussive sounds used merely as soft accompaniment from the vocals.  Yet, the song eventually begins to add more depth, and the echoes have that recorded quality as if they were taken in an empty warehouse. It all has an incredible effect when given the right chance, which has us really excited to see what the group comes up with next.

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Download: Berlinist – My Darling Grace [MP3]

New Music From The Fruit Bats

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Incredible indie songwriter Eric D. Johnson and his project known as Fruit Bats just announced plans for a new album entitled Tripper to be released on August 2nd via Sub Pop Records.  Now this new song “WACS” won’t be appearing on the upcoming LP, but we just had to share the tasty new number with you guys.  It’s a nice little jangly number with sweet reverb oohs and ahs in the background.  The track also features a guest appearance by the legeneder J. Mascis.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Fruit-Bats-WACS.mp3]

Download: Fruit Bats – WACS [MP3]

New Music From Guards

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Last summer Nate dog posted about a free EP from lo-fi pop band Guards, and now we have more new music from the band.  This sweet new jam is called “Hear You call” and is featured on a new EP from the band entitled Resolution of One.  Word is you can get the new EP in limited 7″ format or digitally from Kitsune Records.  Is it summer yet?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hear-You-Call.mp3]

Download: Guards – Hear You Call [MP3]

New Music From The Parson Red Heads

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A long time favorite here with the ATH crew Parson Red Heads have a new single for download called “Burning Up the Sky” to preview their new upcoming LP.  This tune will appear on the band’s soon to be released album Yearling due out August 16th on Arena Rock Recording Company.  It seems like the band are changing their sound direction with more emphasis on vocal harmonies and country/folk pop instead of their familiar indie pop style.  Only time will tell if the band releases a whole album of similar tunes or if this is just a one time foray into new ground.

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Download:  The Parson Red Heads – Burning Up The Sky [MP3]

New Track from Pursesnatchers

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I’ve been aware of this band for some time now, anxiously awaiting the chance to introduce them to you.  Pursesnatchers began as the project of Doug from Dirty on Purpose, who I loved, but soon his wife Annie from Au Revoir Simone joined in to round out the project.  The band releases its debut, A Pattern Language on Uninhabitable Mansions July 19th, which based on this first single is going to be every bit as exciting as I hoped. It features the soft vocals of Doug, occasionally joined by his wife, and this rolling drum beat that allows for the guitars to build throughout the entire time, rising and crashing, creating a great bit of energetic sound scapes. Better get ready folks, this band is on to big things.

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Download: Pursesnatchers – Baseball on the Radio [MP3]

New Single from Radical Dads

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A month or so ago I tossed out a track from Radical Dads, a new up-and-comer who had caught my ears.  They had released a few tracks/singles, but now they’re premiering the first track from their upcoming album Mega Rama, which comes out June 14th via Uninhabitable Mansions.  This song has this cascading pop element, rising and falling all the way to it’s end.  Vocals have a bit of youthfulness, even when the screech of the climactic moment joins the track.  If this is any sign of what we can expect from Rad Dads, then sounds like we’re in for an enjoyable record we’re all sure to love.

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Download: Radical Dads – New Age Dinosaur [MP3]

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