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New Music from Talons’

February 22, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

First, lets just say that this isn’t the instrumental band from the UK! Talons’ is some mellow singer-songwriter tracks from M. Tolan, who recorded the album up in Akron, Ohio. It all comes from his album Song for Boats, which just came out. It’s supposedly loosely based on his dreams detailing his return to the US from Spain if the world were to come to an end. You’ll definitely find it in the vein of other songwriters like Iron and Wine (back in the day), filled with this whispering voice of a man coming to grips with his own reality. I stumbled across this record last week, and I’ve been slowly listening to it all week. Maybe it’s time you give it a try.

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Download: Talons’ – Ferry [MP3]

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New Music from Fresh & Onlys

February 21, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As the band alluded to in our interview last week, San Fransisco’s Fresh & Onlys have a new EP, Secret Walls, coming out on Sacred Bones April 26th. Listening to this track, it’s a lot less energetic than their most recent effort, Play It Strange, which doesn’t really surprise me, as Tim Cohen, the front man for the band, has been slowing things down a bit with his solo material as well. Give this track a listen, and prepare yet again, for another solid release from this band. Perhaps it merely means they’ll soon have enough material for another record in 2012–I’m hoping so.

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Download: The Fresh & Onlys – Do You Believe in Destiny [MP3]

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SXSW Watchlist: Twerps

February 21, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Some good friends of ours from Down Under have been steadily putting out great music, and we’ve tried to do our best to spread the good word here in the States. One of these bands, which we’ve mentioned before, is the Twerps. They’ve got a nice little bit of melancholy to go with some oceanic jangle, which is just the right kind of stuff for my ears. Their newest split single with the Ancients, Black Eyes, is out now, and they’ll have a new one just in time for the band to hit up Austin for SXSW; we’ve got one of those tracks to premiere for you all. The Twerps will be playing their showcase on Saturday, March 19th at the Black and Tan. But, if you’re not in Austin, don’t fret, as the band has scattered dates all over the country, so catch them before they bounce abroad again.

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Download: Twerps – Bullies [MP3]

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New Music from Davila 666

February 18, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Considering that two of the ATH writers have spent time living abroad in our past, how could we not support the movement of good rock n’ roll from our Latin American bretheren. So here you have Davila 666, a band from Puerto Rico, a band about to release their new album, Tan Bajo, next week here in the states. It’s a bit noisy, using rhythmic grooves to provide a nice bit of hyponitizing hooks for listeners. If you need help translating for this track, feel free to hit us up, as we swear we’re studied in Spanish. And, if you like what you hear, don’t only buy the record, go see the group in March when they come to Austin for SXSW.

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Download: Davila 666 – Esa Nena Nunca Regreso [MP3]

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New Music From Screens

February 18, 2011 RayRay Leave a comment

Ah yes Brooklyn, the home of what seems like countless bands that are what I like to call “a little left of center”. The NY based outfit Screens are no different with sounds that range from Crystal Antlers to some strange form of spastic rock n roll. Their a little bit weird, definitely unique in their own way, and I can’t seem to get enough of it. This little number “Pop Logic” has some pretty catchy beats behind it and many parts of that craziness I find interesting. Check it out for yourself and pick up the group’s debut LP Dead House on May 17th via What Delicate Recordings.

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Download: Screens – Pop Logic [MP3]

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New Track from Princeton

February 17, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It seems like forever since I’ve heard anything about new music from Princeton. But, bands have lives too, and I suppose they got busy. Luckily, Stereogum reported today that the band will be releasing a new 7″ featuring tracks “To the Alps” and “The Electrician” March 29th. You’ll definitely find some nice melodic shifts in this song, all going with that steady, yet smooth vocal. Listen carefully and you’ll see some nice horn arrangements kicking in the background, as the band continue to experiment with ways to flesh out their sound. It’s never a bad day to get a track from these guys.

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Download: Princeton – To The Alps [MP3]

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SXSW Watchlist: Ash Reiter

February 17, 2011 RayRay Leave a comment

SXSW is barreling down on us and most of us in the music industry are really beginning to feel the heat of the impending crazy week. At times like these, I like to be a bit sappy and remind myself that this is really all about the music and discovering new artists. Speaking of new artists, I was recently put in touch with the incredible music of San Francisco based band Ash Reiter. Many of you know I have a weak spot in my soul for quality female singers, and on first listen, you’ll surely encounter why I’ve been soaking this artist up as of late. Reiter’s music is based around simple pop melodies, but it’s made unique with a killer voice that’s subtle yet piercing. The song we’ve got bellow “Paper Diamonds” appeared on the debut LP of same name from Ash Reiter which hit stores last spring. A sophomore debut is already in the works with an eye on late spring for a release. Not much info is out there yet for SXSW shows, but stay tuned here and to Ash Reiter’s myspace page for her dates & times during the week.

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Download: Ash Reiter – Paper Diamonds [MP3]

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New-ish Track from Tape Deck Mountain

February 17, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

There’s tons of bands coming our way for SXSW, and so I’m trying to cover my bases here, and get the word out on as many great bands as I can. Tape Deck Mountain are one of those band’s who’ve been slowly flying under the radar since their 2009 release of Ghost. As a band, they craft these extremely eerie songs, but in doing so, they’ve created these soundscapes, perfect for just letting your mind soak in nothing, well, except the music that is. They’ve just put out the Secret Serf EP, so at least they’re cool with modern motifs. I have the sneaking suspicion that this could be one of those excellent shows that people will talk about all week. It’s also just a killer track to space out to before Friday hits and the party starts.

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Download: Tape Deck Mountain – Secret Serf [MP3]

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New Track from Fishboy

February 16, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’ve always got to give love to Texas bands, especially those that dwell in the quirkier regions of pop music. Fishboy, primarily the project of Eric Michener, hails from Denton, TX, and his writing definitely has a story to tell. In fact, it’s all one giant interwoven story, with song titles representing various characters who encounter one another or are somehow interconnected. It sounds sort of like the thing all English majors would love. The thing is, the newest release, Classic Creeps, which you can grab from the band now, has this great little pop spin on it, something that you’d put alongside other local acts such as Hollywood Gossip. Give it a spin, and feel free to listen to the whole new album on the band’s Bandcamp page.

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Download: Fishboy – Adrian Simmons [MP3]

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New Music From The Dodos

February 16, 2011 RayRay Leave a comment

The Dodos get all kinds of attention on this website so you know when they have new music, we’ll surely be posting it and playing it. This new single from the band “Black Night” is set to appear on upcoming LP No Color out March 15th on French Kiss Records. How has this spring gotten so full of sweet new jams?

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Download: Dodos – Black Night [MP3]

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