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Do you need a little morning pick me up? Check out the new tune from Future of the Left, the UK band that formed out of the ashes of Mclusky. This new single, off their forthcoming album for 4AD Records, is sure to kick start your day, and have you looking forward to the release of their new album.
Download: Future of the Left – Arming Eritrea [MP3]
Electro-pop band Passion Pit are about to release a new album called Manners on May 18th in the UK and May 26th in the US. About a month ago we heard “The Reeling” from the new album, and now the band is dropping more new tracks our way. This latest preview of the upcoming LP is called “Moth’s Wings” and is slowly becoming one of my songs of the year. Enjoy.
Download: Passion Pit – Moth’s Wings [MP3]
Canadian indie band Most Serene Republic are ready to throw some new music your way after the success of their 2007 album Population. This new album will be called …And The Ever Expanding Universe which features first single “Heavens to Purgatory” available for download/stream below. You can pick this one up July 14th on Arts & Crafts.
Download: Most Serene Republic – Heavens to Purgatory [MP3]
This new White Denim song has been tearing up the internet over the last few days. It’s called “Mirrored and Reversed” and will appear on the band’s upcoming LP Fits. You can get that one on June 22nd in the UK via Full Time Hobby. No word yet on when that one will be available state side.
Download: White Denim – Mirrored and Reverse [MP3]
Damn you Daytrotter! We promised these people no more posts about Glasvegas and then you go and do this! What we’re talking about is a new series of live performances on the Daytrotter website featuring bands recorded during SXSW. The sessions are extra special because each band takes a few of their songs and turns them into acoustic mini-ballads. Right now the site has sessions posted by our very own Strange Boys and of course ATH favorite Glasvegas. Check out this cry yourself to sleep at night version of Geraldine (also one of our songs of ’08). Keep checking back to daytrotter often as more sessions are said to be on the way.
Download: Glasvegas – Geraldine (live/acoustic) [MP3]
These tickets have been sold out basically since the day they went on sale, but trying to a find a scalper for Saturday night’s Franz Ferdinand show at La Zona Rosa would be a smart move. The Scottish dance/rock/pop innovators will be joined on the stage by Born Ruffians out of Canada. Doors for this show are at 8pm with music starting at 9. Check craigslist for some purchasing options.
Download: Franz Ferdinand – Ulysses [MP3]
We ran a SXSW watchlist on Alan Palomo’s new project VEGA, but then missed the band amidst the craziness that is SXSW week. Lucky for you and me, Beauty Bar is having a VEGA EP listening party along with a live set by the band on Friday night. Local DJ Prince Klassen will be spinning in-between sets and locals Doneski will provide opening entertainment. This event is totally free and doors open at 8pm. This will be a dance party you won’t want to miss.
Download: VEGA – All To Vivid [MP3]
Sometimes you can’t go wrong with a quiet tune that reminds you of sitting creek-side with your favorite companion, and that’s just what Lewis & Clarke provide. The featured track comes on the brink of a new EP. Listen carefully, as the song is so quiet you might miss it if you don’t pay attention. For more tunes check out the group’s Blasts of Holy Birth; here is “Petrified Forest.”
Download: Lewis & Clarke – Petrified Forest [MP3]
An ATH favorite, The Kills, will be playing at Emo’s on Friday night. The duo will be joined by up and comers The Horrors and opening act The Magic Wands. Tickets for this show are on sale now for only $14. Doors are at 9, music at 10.
Download: The Kills – Tape Song [MP3]
Blank Dogs has steadily released lo-fi bedroom recordings for the past couple of years, garnering interest from fans and bloggers alike. As he prepares for the release of Under and Under, which is set to come out on In the Red, we get a hint of what the new album will sound like. This track is a little bit more straight forward, though still coated in fuzz and mystery, like the man himself.
Download: Blank Dogs – Tin Birds [MP3]
