Category: Tunes

Quirky 50’s Inspired Indie Rock From Summer Twins

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11289600_10153347140259210_4601142706655711543_oEveryone knows every good indie rock song can be made even better with twee organ sound running through the whole thing, and Summer Twins are on that same train of thought. “Demons,” the single below, comes off of their upcoming record Limbo, and it’s a blast and a half of a tune. The LA based group gives you 50’s style vocal harmonies with harken to the girl group aesthetic of that time, but then the guitars have a bit of snarl and psychedelic buzz to them. Take a listen and get ready for Limbo out October 2nd on Burger Records.

 

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Get Your Country Blues On(ish) with Futurebirds

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11779933_10153498714762937_7725662846396782883_oWe’re not known to usually post a lot of country type of tunes, so don’t you fret, this track still has plenty of alternative influence to satisfy your modern hipster heart. Futurebirds are on the brink of releasing their latest album, Hotel Parties, on September 25th, and they’ve got a taste of what’s to come from that release below. “Deadbeat Hits” is a twangified and bluesy little number that pushes your boundaries a bit as far as indie rock goes. The instrumentation seems fairly straightforward at first listen, but that guitar riff that floats above the rest in the beginning of the track hints at the underlying alternative country flair the tune takes. Soon, the vocals reveal more of this side, and you’re fully immersed in the encompassing blend of indie rock and blues that the band has. Check out Hotel Parties on September 25th via Easy Sound Recording Company.

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Neon Indian Goes Disco Slumlord

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936196_10151465614668495_1713509611_nOccasional Austin person, Alan Palomo, is readying a new Neon Indian release. I have been luke-warm on the NI lately, but this little ditty starts out slow and evolves into a full on Italian Disco party. It is almost like he made the track that Toro Y Moi is running away from these days. I can dig on this as a summer playlist entry. I love the outro and it teases the next track a bit. Sounds like the new record will be a front to back party.

Vega Intl Night School is due October 16th on Mom+Pop records so expect some new merch to be had during FFFX (Blue Stage on Saturday).

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Killer Track From Surf Rock is Dead

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IMG_8926-1-5Now, that’s quite a silly name for a band, but this single below from the gentlemen is quite good. Surf Rock is Dead are a two piece with roots in Chicago and Melbourne, and this dichotomy of origin makes for an interesting sound. “Anymore,” the track I have for you today, blends quite a number of genres. For started, there’s the surfy guitar that welcomes you to the track, while the vocals harken back to 90’s emo bands. And then what starts as a jangly number becomes very streamlined toward the end; it’s an interesting blend, and I urge you to check it out. If you’re digging it, the band has an EP coming out soon on September 18th.

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ATH Premiere: Grape St. Ready New Album

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IMG_1455You know we love our boys in Grape St, and we’re excited to share a brand new tune from their fresh new album, Wallpaper.  This latest single displays Curtis’ further progression in songwriting, moving further away from his old group Harlem and into territory dominated by an incredible knack for pop sensibility. It seems like every song on this new record is built for a huge sing-a-long with your friends…but with a little style and flare.  You’ll be able to grab the new record from Burger Records this October; it might just be his best work to date…and be sure to catch the band’s first LP A Date with You, HERE.

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Edgy Pop From TheBulls

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10444002_464584560343471_4365437836699531453_nThis new tune “Rumors”, from L.A. based TheBulls, caught my ear today as something you peoples might enjoy for your weekend playlist.  You’ll definitely hear some bright pop sensibilities with just enough edge via grungy guitars and hushed vocals to keep things interesting.  Think Metric, but with a more simple and focused sound.  I’ll buy that any day of the week.

TheBulls will drop Small Problems on August 28th via Diet Pink Records.

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Say Hi to The Glow Cats

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glowcatsAnother day, another great discovery from Jigsaw Records.  This time around the label has unearthed The Glow Cats, a Danish band that’s been around for some time now. The label is releasing Cat Bits, which is a compilation of sorts for the band, though it includes four brand new songs that will start off the 28 track collection. The songs you’ll hear are bouncy, they’re jangling, and they’re pretty spot-on brilliant.  It’s one of those spirited acts that makes being an indiepop fan so perfect.  Give a listen and head to Jigsaw to grab the album for yourself.

 

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ATH Records to Work with The Ocean Party

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oceanpartyUp until now, I’ve stuck mostly close to home for releasing records via ATH Records, and I’ve been really proud of that.  But, every once in a while, you have to step outside your comfort box and do something big.  So, I’ve decided to work with Spunk Records and the Aussie outfit, The Ocean Party.  They’ve already got a couple of great releases to their name, which we’ve covered on our site, so I’m really happy to be part of this new effort, Light Weight. The album will be out in October, but for now, you can grab a download of their excellent first single below.

Check HERE for updates and other ATH Records releases like Rose Sélavy/Templo X and the Lochness Mobsters (both out this week).

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Fresh Alex G Track

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beachmusicAlex G has had a pretty quick little rise to fame in the last year or so.  His star looks to continue its ascension now that he’s made the move to Domino Record Co for his forthcoming effort, Beach Music.  I really like the sound of this first single, “Bug,” which seems to hit all the wrong notes, except for some odd Chipmunks nods at the end of the track.  Still, it’s clear that he knows exactly what he’s doing, musically, and I think it will remain hard for many to look away from him and his work.  Check out the new LP on October 9.

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