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Looks like Peaches has gone dance hall crazy. Not to say the earlier music wasn’t dancey, but this new single sounds like it’s made for the dance floor. “Talk to Me” will appear on upcoming album I Feel Cream due out May 5th. It’s by far the cleanest single (lyrics wise) I’ve ever heard from the band.
Download: Peaches – Talk To Me [MP3]
Many moons ago, we told you about the covers EP(get it on itunes) put out recently by NYC band French Kicks. Well now the guys are making a much anticipated stop in town at Mohawk on Saturday night. Tickets are on sale now for $10 or you can pay $12 at the door. Young Mammals out of Houston and locals Low Line Caller will be opening things up around 9pm.
Download: French Kicks – Abandon [MP3]
When a band’s equipment gets jacked everyone wants to kick the culprit’s ass. If you can’t find the guy, a benefit to raise a little money can’t hurt. That’s just what local band When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth have planned for Friday night at Beerland. Several other local artists like Dikes of Holland, Strange Boys, Red X Red M, and Ralph White are joining in to help out. Show starts at 10pm.
Download: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth – It’s Casual [MP3]
Looks like local buzz band White Denim are going to start playing regularly around town again after taking a little break from the Austin scene. The Parish is one of the few places I can’t remember the band playing and the venue should provide a unique experience to see the band. Fellow locals Corto Maltese and Ume will be opening things up. Doors are at 9:30 with music at 10:30. Tickets are on sale now for $9 if you’re of age and $12 if you’re still illegal.
One of our favorite new finds of the last year, Deer Tick, have a new album called Born on Flag Day coming out in June. Here’s first single from the album “Easy”. It’s pretty rad.
Download: Deer Tick – Easy [MP3]
Creekside doesn’t usualy get in on the live music scene too often, but they’ve got a nice local lineup planned for Wednesday night. Austin artist LA Snacks are headlining the show with fellow locals Bankrupt and The Borrowers and The Eastern Sea opening things up. Tickets are at the door for $5. Music is at 10.
Download: LA Snacks – Kristin was a Meteorologist [MP3]
A few years back, I stumbled into the record store and came across this band, My Latest Novel. They met my requirements for something worthy of checking out: they were from Glasgow and someone references Belle and Sebastian in their review; those days are long gone. The first single from the bands upcoming album, Death and Entrances, is full of complexities and an organic quality that most enjoy these days. Sit back and listen.
Download: My Latest Novel – All in All in All is All [MP3]
For a while, we all thought that UK band Dogs Die in Hot Cars were done for good, but recently, the band has reemerged with a new project at hand. In order to get their second album completed, they are asking their fans to finish it up, as they seem to be done with working together. Regardless, you can read more about that project and download the entire second album demos for free at the band’s web site. I, for one, can’t wait to hear what someone does with “Pop Nonsense.”
Download: Dogs Die in Hot Cars – Pop Nonsense [MP3]
L.A. band Foreign Born have a new MP3 that they just made available for download. The song is called “Vacationing People” and comes out June 23rd via Secretly Canadian. It’s gettin’ some heavy plays around the ATH offices.
Download: Foreign Born – Vacationing People [MP3]
We’ve been rocking this band White Rabbits around the ATH offices recently and wanted to share them with you. The band is another one of those hot Brooklyn bands that are breaking new ground and working hard to make a name for themselves. Already having toured with the likes of Richard Swift, White Denim, and Spoon, the band is also no stranger to the touring life. Their upcoming sophomore LP It’s Frightening, produced by Spoon front man Britt Daniel, can be had on May 15th via TBD Records. Here’s the catchy single “Percussion Gun”.
Download: White Rabbits – Percussion Gun [MP3]
