“Stay Gone” With Suntrodden

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suntroddenI know weekends can be hard to leave, and it’s difficult to get back into the work week, but we are here for you with tunes that will help that transition. This tune, “Stay Gone,” will ease the pain of Monday as you let your mind stay in the weekend with this gentle indie rock track. There’s a simple elegance to the track– the guitar jangles along, but in no real rush, while the vocals are so lush and mellow. Bits of percussion add the final touches on the song so that you’re swooning through all two minutes. If you like this track, make sure you check out the rest of the debut EP from Atlanta’s Suntrodden, which you can check out right here.

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SxSW 2016: Welcome to the Jangle

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Popfest's JangleThank you, Spider House. Thank you, Mother Nature. Thank you, bands.

The weather was absolutely perfect. We were given blue skies, the occasional cloud, a lovely breeze to pair with some of the best music heard at SxSW. I mean, Diet Cig, The Spook School, Beverly and Brothers In Law to name a few, and add splendid local talent like Summer Salt, Rose Selavy, Ramesh and an Austin reunion of Literature. How can I dare say there was even more awesome?

Check out words from Team ATH about best-ofs, hashtag all of it kicked ass, and plenty of pics.

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Classic Pop from Red Sleeping Beauty

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redsleepingAfter a long hiatus, Red Sleeping Beauty has picked things up over the last few years, culminating in the latest 7″ for Shelflife/Labrador. It’s just a careful wash of electronic joy, the sort that one millions of hearts on late 80s radio. Male and female vocals trade places over synthesized grooves, erupting in a soaring Spanish chorus laden with guitar working low in the mix. I suggest you go get your hands on this release before it’s too late to feel like you’ve fallen in love all over again; it’s available now!

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Adam J. Cook Preps Debut Solo Effort

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Those of you who’ve followed our site might recognize the songwriting chops of Adam J. Cook, as he was formerly a member of Austin’s Genuine Leather. But, he’s currently bucked the trend and moved the other way, heading out to LA to craft his debut, Attack Formation. His lead single takes on the style of casual pop, just working on perfecting the internal hooks of the song, while throwing out a relaxed pace and repeated lyrical lines. It’s the sort of tune you’ll play at work today, and the guy in the cubicle next to you will pop his head over and ask you who you’re listening to…so go ahead, listen.

Stream the Unreleased Dream Boys 2nd LP

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10624604_757477180962452_2560762181686648683_nThe sad truth about music today is that so many great pieces will go undiscovered, and I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t at least try to give more attention to Dream Boys. They recorded a second album, Happy to Forget, which saw a limited tape release. But, now they’re letting the world stream it in its entirety, and music fans would be remiss if they didn’t at least devote some time to a listen. It’s a beautiful combination of jangling indiepop and warm melodies, sounding far more accomplished than I even expected. I long for albums like this one, and you should too, so stream it below to make your day.

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Another Pop Rocker from Mrs. Magician

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mrsmagicianMrs. Magician was one of my SXSW regret; I was unable to fit them into my schedule. But, at least they come right back after my mistake with a brand new single from their forthcoming Bermuda LP. This one’s another hook-laden blaster, ready to be turned up loud just in time for those Spring drives through your neighborhood. Don’t think that just because these guys are bring you A1 pop tunes that they’re not keeping it real; you can hear gang vocals coming your way via the vocals. Swami Records are releasing the new effort on May 20th.

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Great Classic Indiepop from Why We Love

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whyweloveIt was a great week for us indiepop fans, so while I’m playing catch-up, I should toss out this brand new tune from Why We Love. It’s the brand of pop where the vocals take the lead, and of course, take on the subject of love. I’m hooked on the way the chorus is delivered; it hits the right notes, remaining in your memory long after the song had ended. It’s one of the many great tunes on the band’s latest EP, The Boy You Knew, which is currently available on a limited run. You’ll be okay today, if you listen to this track.

Another New Album from No Museums

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nomuseumsNo Museums promised us they’d be working on a record or two a year, and they’ve just released the early part of of their 2016 work with Darkening. I’ve spent the past few days digging in before sharing with you, and while I definitely enjoy, it’s hard to pin down an exact track that’s a “single,” though many folks are picking up on “Stationing Out,” which I’ve shared below. It feels like a complete listen to me; it’s one that harkens back to some of the sonic elements of both dream pop and shoegaze, whilst still grounded in an absolute quietness. It’s currently available for NYP, but we always suggest donating to the work of artists. Grab it HERE.

Indiepop from Toy Tambourine

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First, this song was suggested to me by Indie Pop Saved My Life, so I take no discovery credit here other than this song is so so great. Toy Tambourine playthe sort of indiepop tunes that I’ve loved for so long, fueled by energetic guitar chords with just the right amount of distortion. The vocals overlap one another seamlessly, providing depth to the overall sound. It’s looking like this song will appear on Indonesian pop label, Shiny Happy Records, which seems like the perfect place for a band such as this. I’m looking forward to hearing more, but for now, do your part and fall in love.

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