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One of our favorite labels, Merge Records, just signed Michael Benjamin Lerner, and his project Telekinesis, to their label. The first single that’s been floating around is catchy as all get out, and we’re really looking forward to the release of his first album, set to hit stores on April 7th.
Download: Telekinesis – Coast of Carolina [MP3]
There is something about British jangle-pop that really hits home with me. Perhaps it’s the lo-fi quality or the romanticism, but at the forefront of it all has always been Television Personalities. They just recently released a new 7 ” titled The Good Anarchist on Elefant Records, which means we should hopefully have a new full length album coming our way sometime in March. Check out the title track of said 7″!
Download: TV Personalities – The Good Anarchist [MP3]
If this picture doesn’t say it all for you, then you’ll have to listen to the ongoing project from Kings of Convenience genius Erlend Oye, Whitest Boy Alive. This song, “Island,” comes off the bands newest effort, which is said to hit stateside this March.
Download: Whitest Boy Alive – Island [MP3]
Choices for weekend shows are looking pretty slim, but one bright spot on the map is a Brothers & Sisters show at Mohawk on Saturday. The local Austin band has been getting a lot of well deserved praise this year with the release of their solid debut LP Fortunately. Having seen these guys a few times now, we can tell you that this will be a show you don’t want to miss out on. Show starts at 9 with tickets being sold only at the door.
Download: Brothers and Sisters – Can’t Hold me Back [MP3]
If your Friday night plans have yet to be made, why not head over to the Mohawk to check out a new local act? Headling on the inside stage Friday night is one of these new acts The Raven Tree. Music is set to start at 10pm with opening act Raggedy Anns. Tickets will be sold only at the door for $6 if your of age and the kids can get in for $8.
Download: The Raven Tree – Seventy Eight [MP3]
We hope you like all the new music you’re getting this week because more and more tunes keep popping up! Today The Decemberists are gettin’ in on the madness. The Portland based outfit just made new song “The Rake’s Song” available for download over on their website. This new track will appear on the band’s upcoming Hazards of Love LP due out March 24th. It’s a tasty lil’ number!
Download: The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song [MP3]
Following the release of her critically acclaimed 2006 album Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, Neko Case is planning to put out another solo album later this year. The new LP, entitled Middle Cyclone, is set for a March 3rd release date via the ANTI Record label. We’ve got new single from the album “People Gotta A Lotta Nerve” ready to download now. What’s your take on the new material?
Download: Neko Case – People Gotta Lotta Nerve [MP3]
This week has been pretty crazy for new music from big name acts and now Handsom Furs are gettin’ in on the fun. New track “I’m Confused” from upcoming LP Face Control just popped up on the web today and is already getting heavy rotation at the ATH offices. It’s got some dirty sounding guitar work mixed in with a pretty typical Handsom Furs synth beat. You can get your hands on the new album March 10th via the always awesome Sub Pop label. The band also plans to be a part of our SXSW festival in March.
Download: Handsom Furs – I’m Confused [MP3]
As the release of Franz Ferdinand’s new album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand draws ever closer, new songs are popping up all over the interweb. First came a video for new song Ulysses and now the band is giving us an mp3 for possible dance hit of the spring “No You Girls Never Know”. Physical copies of the album will be out January 27th in the US via Domino records.
Download: Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls Never Know [MP3]
Over the holidays we told you about some new tunes Elvis Perkins in Deerland had streaming on their website. Now we have an MP3 of one of those tracks we found over on Stereogum today. This new song is called “Shampoo” and will appear on new album Elvis Perkins in Deerland out March 10th on XL Recordings. Sounds like something that would fit in pretty nicely with stuff from Mr. Perkins’ 2007 album Ash Wednesday.
Download: Elvis Perkins in Deerland – Shampoo [MP3]
