Category: Tunes

Perfect Guitar Pop from Galants

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galantsI’m a huge fan of the contrasting sounds that come from guitar pop…the blend of loudly distorted guitars draped over the soft underbelly of vocals; it’s exactly what Galants are kicking out on their newest self-titled EP. “Evergreen” blasts out immediately with the guitars moving back and forth in your speakers before they push down on the pedal to blast that happy distortion into your eardrums. The softened vocals hide in the verses, laying in wait as guitars cascade back and forth…imagine a heavier version of Teenage Fanclub. If you dig it, grab their latest EP from Jigsaw Records.

Careful Pop from Bodywash

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bodywashCall it what you will, but this new song from Bodywash is definitely just a careful expression of pop music…or the sort I call pop music. High-toned vocals are pleasantly resting atop the mix, but what’s most interesting is the way that the band has wrapped the voice in a blanket of shimmering guitars and washes of atmospherics. You’ll even hear some light backing vocals playing in the distance, further texturing this new single. As of right now, they’re working on a new EP, but they wanted to put this on your radar in hopes of building some anticipation…I think it does just that.

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Fresh Tunes from Charlie Darling

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lesbicyCharlie Darling‘s work came to my attention when I came upon his indiepop project Les Bicyclettes de Belize, so I was really excited to hear what he was going to do with his solo work. He’s always carried this beautifully polished vocal, but the arrangements on this lead track are subtle and lush. Touches of bells and strings build the background into a swelling blast of careful pop music. All the tracks on his Moving Pictures EP sound like they were built perfectly to be tracked into a, well, moving picture. I think you’re going to enjoy these songs!

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New Music from Tim Carr

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timcarrSitting at my desk here this morning, and it’s relatively cold outside (for Austin anyways). For me, music somehow has this emotional warming, which leads into the physical warmth, so I’m grateful that this Tim Carr track has come across my desk. While there’s a mixture of somberness with the uplifting quality of the rhythms in the song’s latter half, I think it’s the perfect way to let yourself get carried away. Carr’s voice is enchanting, and there’s something spiritual in the simplicity of his playing style. His debut, the Last Day of Fighting, will be out on December 16th.

Tim Darcy of Ought Goes Solo

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Man. This might just be me, but I think that Ought is probably one of the most important, underrated acts around the music scene. Now you have Tim Darcy dipping toes in the solo water, and it sounds just as rad as I wanted it to be. The musical work is just a steady dose of post-punk guitar rock, but Tim’s voice has this distinctive sound that makes his work incredibly impacting, not to mention meaningful once you unfold the lyrics. Putting this one out there, as it’s now on my highly anticipated album list for next year! Saturday Night comes out on February 17th via Jagjaguwar.

New Music from Debate Club

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debateclubWhile we were all taking a break in the States, the rest of the world was moving on, and one of my personal favorite little labels, Beko Disques, tossed out this brand new EP from Debate Club. If you listen, you’d see thatMontreal group fit rather nicely with the current indie landscape; they offer up a slightly dark bit of rock n’ roll, built upon a brooding sensation with a slight bit of foot stomping. You can grab the 2 track EP for the magical name your own price option, but please remember, folks can only keep putting out great songs like this if we throw them a dollar from time to time.

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New from The Holiday Crowd

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holidaycrowdIf you’re looking for some bouncing pop that has that historical lean towards everything we loved about the 80s, then look no more because the Holiday Crowd is here for you.I think the biggest piece of this track where folks will fall in love is the semi-croon in the vocals, reminiscent of the Moz. I love the contrast between the twinkling guitar work and the deep bobbing tones of the bass guitar; it’s a nice twist on the influences that make all indiepop songs enchanting. The band’s self-titled record is being released by the uber-reliable Shelflife on December 9th.

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Check Out This New Pollen RX Tune

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pollenSo, as we wrap up the rad year of 2016, I’m already looking towards what ATH Records can bring you in 2017! First up, the brilliant band of popsters, Pollen Rx, aim to take Austin by storm with their excellent debut, Sunbelt Emptiness. It was recorded here in town by Ian Rundell, and I think he killed it; it’s filled to the brim with the perfect blend of punk and pop, discord and harmony. I can guarantee you there’s not a bad hit on this record, but you should judge for yourself by listening to this new single (a demo version was floating around, but it’s since been re-recorded). Look for the LP from us on January 27, or pre-order it HERE.

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Jangle Pop Bliss From The Artisans

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1461701_717961474963707_3796667194911930857_nWe’ve all done it– wandered through the endless loophole of the internet until we find something so far from what we first started looking at that we have to take a step back and try to trace our steps back. This time around, my internet wanderings led me to this track from The Artisans, who are a four piece picking up speed somewhere ‘between the thick smog of Hartlepool and the bright lights of Newcastle.’ I can’t tell you much more about the band,but it seems as though this track below is some new material from the group. When you press play, what you’ll find in “The Ballad of Armley Jail,” is a twisting story of jangly indie pop, with cutting riffs, group vocals, and (wait for it) handclaps! Take a listen below and lend these folksyour ear.

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Dream Pop from Seeing Hands

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seeinghandsNothing gets to me, especially on a Monday, like the sound of those twinkling guitars I associate with the dream pop genre; they border on jangling, if only in tone, but I’d sign up for that alone. This new single from Seeing Hands fits perfectly in there, and I think I’d push you to enjoy it on those qualities alone…except that’s not just it. Listen carefully to the slight tonal turn delivered during the chorus, lightly coated, it leaves you floating. The band continues to show promise as they work on a debut album, and with songs like these, it’s hard not to see it going somewhere special.

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