Category: Tunes

Drag the River on Daytrotter!

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I first got into Drag the River through a bunch of friends who were all about ALL.   You really can’t go wrong with a bunch of pop-punk heroes going country singing about whiskey, Jesus and such.  Luckily, the band, rumored to not be working anymore, just went up on Daytrotter.  It’s got all tracks from an up-and-coming session called 2010 Demons, which are supposedly demos of work that has yet to be finished.  Regardless, one listen to this track below and you’ll see why I love these guys.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/006-Other-Side-Of-OK.mp3]

Download: Drag the River – Other Side Of OK [Mp3]

New Music from Northern Portrait

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We talked about how much we loved Danish band Northern Portrait just after the release of their latest full-length, Criminal Art Lovers.  The group is back now with an amazing new 7″, which features album track “Life Returns to Normal” and B-Side “Some People.”  Sure, there’s a bit of a Morrissey sound in the lead single, but you’ll find that the vocal delivery is actually more fulfilling.  I know, bold statement, but you’ll have to see for yourself.  The swirling jangle of the guitars on “Some People” creates an effecting mood, sure to be loved by all modern pop fans. You can get your hands on the new 7″ by heading over to the Matinee order page.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/06-Life-Returns-To-Normal-1.mp3]

Download: Northern Portrait – Life Returns To Normal [MP3]

Show Preview: The Thermals @ Red 7 (10/23)

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Date 10/23/10
Location Red 7
Doors 9pm
Tickets $12 @ Frontgate 

Everyone’s favorite indie punk kids The Thermals are making a stop in Austin at Red 7 on Saturday night.  Cymbals Eat Guitars will also be on hand to play some jams which makes the show that much more enticing to a blogging nerd like me.  The Coathangers will be providing your opening support for the night.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/The-Thermals-I-Dont-Believe-You.mp3]

Download: The Thermals – I Don’t Believe You [MP3]

New Music From Lord Huron

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I’m probably running really late on getting a tune up by Lord Huron, but I don’t really care because this sweet jam “Mighty” is just too good not to post.  What can I say, I’m a sucker for hazey pop tunes.  The track is set to appear on a new EP of same name due out November 2nd.  You can also check out some of Lord Huron’s other tunes over on his bandcamp site.  Dig.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MIghty.mp3]

Download: Lord Huron – Mighty [MP3]

New Music from Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans

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Honestly, I don’t know too too much about Jim Bryson, other than he’s heralded as one of the great songwriters of Canada.  What did catch my attention is that he’s recorded an album with one of my all time favorites, The Weakerthans.  They combined to record a collection of songs during the Winter of 2010, and it’s titled The Falcon Lake Incident.  I mean, the wintry landscape of Canada probably makes for some pretty solemn numbers, but with the acclaim these two groups get, well, Jim is just Jim, you can imagine how special this all might be. Get your hands on it now.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/JimBrysonAndWeakerthans-WildFolk.mp3]

Download: Jim Bryson And the Weakerthans – Wild Folk [MP3]

New Music from Poor Bailey

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The indie folk group Poor Bailey have set out on an extraordinary adventure; they’re writing 31 songs, one for each day in October.  For now the work is being titled The October Project, but we’re not sure if the group will slim things down and make it some sort of official release.  We’re bringing you the first track from the project, which has this incredible feel of old Jeff Mangum to it, maybe even a touch of J. Mascis.  Each day the band will offer up a new song for download, and they’ll continue on until they’ve completed the project.  If all the songs sound this good, then we’ll be grateful to have it all on November 1st.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/01-Angel-in-Disguise.mp3]

Download: Poor Bailey – Angel in Disguise [MP3]

Free Sampler From Polyvinyl Records

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That great under the radar indie label known as Polyvinyl Records has yet another sweet sampler of music they’re offering up for free.  You’ll notice Polyvinyl staples like Of Montreal, Owen, and Joan of Arc along with more recent signings like Japandroids and Someone Still Loves you Boris Yeltsin.  All told, you’ll get your hands on 15 sweet tracks including this one from Headlight’s last album Wildlife.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/02-Secrets.mp3]

Download: Headlights – Secrets [MP3]

New Music From Gruff Rhys

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I am one of the firm believers that Gruff Rhys has long been one of the great indie song writers who somehow continually manages to fly under the radar.  Hell, sometimes I don’t even get wind of his new material until way after the fact.  So it goes with this new single from Gruff entitled “Shark Ridden Waters”.  The track is only a single and not set to appear on a new album or any of that business.  Check it out below and discover the subtle pop greatness known as Gruff Rhys.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/01-Shark-Ridden-Waters-1.mp3]

 Download: Gruff Rhys – Shark Ridden Waters [MP3]

More New Music from Motorifik

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We brought you the track “Secret Things” a few weeks back from the upcoming album by Motorifik, the side project from one of the chaps in Working for a Nuclear Free City.  Now we have a new jam to bring you today, which is a lot more bright, at least when the lyrics come into play.  The band’s album Secret Things comes out on November 9th, and there is definitely a nice bit of differentiations between all the tracks, making it a record to spin over and over.  Something about this new single just makes me want to dance like an inflatable man outside your local car dealership.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/06-SLEEP-FOREVER-1.mp3]

Download: Motorifik – Sleep Forever [MP3]

New Music from The Go Team

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A few years back it seemed like The Go Team could do no wrong, but then their second album sort of fell flat on its face.  The music sounded too claustrophobic, locked in the collage work of the band.  Now the band have returned, with a clear sound, along with the traditional hooks and delivery from Ninja.  This track will be featured on the group’s new record, Rolling Blackouts, which comes our way on January 31st.  Are we really planning for 2011 already? Well, this should get us off to a good start.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/The-Go-Team-TORNADO.mp3]

Download: The Go Team – T.O.R.N.A.D.O. [MP3]

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