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Brooklyn’s finest funk artist Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings have a new MP3 floating around the internet today. The song is called “I Learned the Hard Way” and is the title track of the group’s new LP. I Learned the Hard Way will hit stores April 6th on Daptone Records.
Download: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – I Learned The Hard Way [MP3]
| Date | 2/5/10 |
|---|---|
| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $10 from Ticketweb |
Alec Ounsworth, former lead singer of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and his new band Flashy Python is coming to Emo’s on Friday night. Ounsworth will be joined on the stage by our very own Michael Kingcaid of What Made Wilwaukee Famous. Word is the former CYHSY lead singer will perform his own solo material as well as songs from his new band Flashy Python.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/07-Cattles-New-Clothes-1.mp3]Download: Flashy Python – Cattle’s New Clothes [MP3]
We are going to make our obligatory Daytrotter post this week with a set by the incredible singer/songwriter A.A. Bondy. The up and coming artist plays 4 songs from his most recent release of 2009 When the Devil’s Loose. This track “I Can See the Pines Are Dancing” is a highlight of the set just as it was a highlight for us last year.
Download: AA Bondy – I Can See the Pines Are Dancing (live) [MP3]
If you follow labels closely, they always lead you to new gems. Such was the case when I hit up Labrador Records, the label that releases lots of killer Swedish tunes. This time around they led me to Sambassadeur, another up-and-comer from the Swedish scene. You’ll find this tune on their new album European, which comes out at the end of Ferbruary.
Download: Sambassadeur – Days [MP3]
Lo-fi punk darlings Japanther are returning in 2010 with another new album to add to their already impressive discography. This new one will be called Rock ‘n’ Roll Ice Cream features this new track “Spread So Thin”. You’ll notice the addition of a new female member who just so happens to be Anita Sparrows formerly of The Soviettes. Japanther’s new album hits stores March 2nd on Menlo Park.
Download: Japanthers – Spread So Thin [MP3]
We were introduced to the greatness known as Efterklang during SXSW last year, and we’ve been following the band ever since. Previously only available in video form as of a few days ago, this new song “Modern Drift” now has an MP3 available for downloading. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album Magic Chairs due out Feb. 22nd on 4AD. I’m honestly enjoying this track probably more than anything else that has come out so far this year. Let’s hope the rest of the album delivers as well.
Download: Efterklang – Modern Drift [MP3]
I can’t help but sort of fall in love with Nick Curran, in a musical sort of way. The guy mixes classic punk sounds with the romance of Motown, and since I’m an avid fan of both, this is the perfect thing for me. Nick’s an Austinite, and he has a new record coming out on February 16 titled Reform School Girl. Unfortunately, he’s been sidelined with tongue cancer, so if you’re in Austin, or just a fan of good tunes, you should keep him in your thoughts. Get well soon Nick…and here’s his title track.
Download: Nick Curran – Reform School Girl [MP3]
The beautiful Holly Miranda is prepping her new album The Magician’s Private Library due out Feb. 23rd via XL Recordings. Below we’ve got a chance for you to check out first single “Waves” from the upcoming album. Holly is another one of those ladies with a voice that I find irresistible.
Download: Holly Miranda – Waves [MP3]
If you haven’t gotten to know Black Tambourine, as very few did, then you’re lucky this time around, as Slumberland Records (the one who brought you lots of goodies like Pains of Being Pure at Heart) will be releasing an anthology of the band on March 30th. BTambourine only existed for a few short years, but this new anthology will have four new songs (two originals, two covers) for your ears. Just another thing to be excited about in 2010.
Download: Black Tambourine – Black Car [MP3]
So the owners of Urban Outfitters may not like gay people, but they do have decent tastes in music, at least the people who run their promotions do. So we caught ourselves a free sampler from Urban that has tons of great artists on it like Field Music and Local Natives. Get your hands on the free sampler HERE.
