Listen to New El Perro Del Mar

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elperroI really love the work that Sarah Assbring has employed in her work as El Perro del Mar; she always seems to channel whatever she’s been enjoying into her work. For her her latest effort, Kokoro, she claims to have been inspired by the works ofEast Asia…Bollywood on this particular song. There’s a playfulness to it, and some great energy provided by the percussive elements. Still, the smoky warmth of Assuring’s voice is always the sublime winner in her songs, and that should come as no surprise as you bob your head to this tune. Look for the record on September 16th via The Control Group.

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Take a Ride on Space Mountain

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spacemountainThere’s a certain brand of rock out there that doesn’t seem like its for everybody, though admittedly, I think everybody should be into it. It’s filled with bands like Silver Jews, Eels, David Israel and Daniel Francis Doyle (for Austin folks)…and that’s where I put Space Mountain (other than in Disneyland of course). This track features great deep vocals, along with a mixture of strummed/distorted guitar. You’ll hear this song featured on the new album, Big Sky, that comes out next week via Dust Etc. If you like you’re bedroom pop elevated to the next level, then give this a listen.

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New John K Samson

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jksamsonI’m really sorry that I had to work all day yesterday, otherwise I would have let this beautiful John K Samson track sit atop our site. By now you should know Samson, from the Weakerthans or from Propaghandi…either way, if you’re like me, it’s something you love. His voice will always hold a special place in my heart, even if it does have a unique tone. This song is his first solo outing since Provincial, though the recording does feature members of Weakerthans in the sessions for his forthcoming record, Winter Wheat. It’s largely based around acoustic arrangements, but his memorable poetry makes it hard for me to pull myself away. Going to play it all day long. You should too. Look for the record on October 21st via Anti.

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Brand New Song from Gambles

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Gambles-Far-From-Your-Arms-EP-COVER-highresI think my favorite thing is when an artist slowly releases music, keeps it quiet, and just lets the song make its way straight into the world. That’s what I love about Gambles, though he’s gotten some acclaim, I think his best work is that where it’s just carefully made its way into my hands through my own discovery (and Internet trolling). On this new tune, he sings just above a whisper whilst carefully picking at his guitar; it’s his work at his most intimate, which is always a huge success in my ears. I love the emphatic touch at the end; his voice raised just a touch louder…a beautiful way to wrap up the song.

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90s Rock from LA Font

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lafontLike a lot of music fans, the 90salternative guitar sound holds a special place in my heart; this is where LA Font got me. The track starts off carefully, with a guitar ringing carefully in the far off distance. It’s filled in over time with a repeatable hook that’s built into the chorus, and never seems to fade away. There’s similarities between acts like The Wrens, though this tune has a little bit more polish than some of those tunes. You’ll be able to hear more promising numbers when the band releases Swish 2 on September 16th via New Professor Music.

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Summer Sampler From Dizzybird Records

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splash4Summer is officially over for us teachers, but it’s not too late to jam some new tunes and enjoy this non summer like weather right now. Dizzybird Records out of Grand Rapids, MI just sent over their new sampler celebrating the end of summer and several of their new releases. Many ATH favorites are on this playlist like Gringo Star, Heaters, Cool Ghouls, etc. etc. You can find it below for your enjoyment. Thanks dudes.

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Local Love: Perfect Folk From Adam Torres

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unnamed-51The rain is really coming down here in the ATX, so it’s a good thing that our very own Adam Torres has got the perfect folk track for us to jam all through this rainy week. “Morning Rain,” the track you should already be listening to below, is a single off Torres’ upcoming album, Pearls To Swine, which is due out in a little less than a month. It’s a quiet little ditty, but if you listen closely, you’ll hear just how complex and textured this folk track is. Torres’ vocals are pushed to their limits, and he shows his impressive range via falsetto’d choruses. My favorite part of the track is the undercurrent of string sound, that adds a line of sorrow to the mix. Do yourself a favor and listen to this song, and be sure to pre-orderPearls To Swine, which is out September 9th via Fat Possum Records.

 

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Upbeat Number from American Wrestlers

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americanThis new track from American Wrestlers is great, but at the same time, I’m a bit perplexed. Vocally, there’s a nod to modern indie rock sounds, but the guitar work is straight-up jangling indiepop; I have no way to pigeonhole this band! I guess in the end, that’s a pretty great thing, as we can just focus on sitting back and enjoying this song. It’s the first listen we all have to their forthcoming album, Goodbye Terrible Youth, which will be released on November 4th via Fat Possum Records.

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ATX Spotlight: New Music from Ali Holder

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aliThe women in this town are just killing it at the moment. There’s a bunch that come to mind, but for now, let’s just focus on this new single from Ali Holder. I really love how strong her vocal performance comes through on this tune; it seems so upfront and bare, in the most complimentary way possible. Strings are added by local instrumentalist Lindsey Verill, fleshing out the song, along with Ali’s guitar…all sitting back while the vocals take center stage. As of now, just a glorious single for your ears, but we look forward to hearing more from her soon.

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Show Preview: Parquet Courts @ Mohawk (Tonight!)

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Parquet CourtsThere’s a great show every night this week, so you should start your week off right by hitting up Mohawk tonight for everyone’s favorite rockers, Parquet Courts. They’re still riding high on the release of their latest, Human Performance, their first for Rough Trade. Live, the band have always fulfilled, bringing energy galore to the countless fans that line up hours before to catch the band live. Plus, if you get there early, as you should, you’ll get to see one of the hottest tickets in Austin at the moment, US Weekly; the band are on the verge of being huge, by our standards. Doors are at 7 PM.

An added bonus comes if you stick around late to catch Sssleeperhold, who are one of Austin’s best electronic acts from the scene that brought you the soundtrack to Stranger Things.

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