Amy Bezunartea Announces New Album

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Amy Bezunartea

Amy Bezunartea

It wasn’t too long ago that Amy Bezunartea was impressing the ATH crew with her vocal performance as the opening act for Stephin Merritt. That alone, makes her worthy of a mention on any day, but we are also happy to share that she’s just announced a brand new album, New Villain. Like Merritt, Amy has a way with word play, with the music almost coming in secondary, though that’s not to diminish the work on this song.  There’s some careful little touches, from distorted chords to deep piano touches, leaving us with some great production work.  You’ll be able to grab the new album on September 25th via Kiam Records.

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Raving About Royal Headache Again

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Royal HeadacheIn case you haven’t caught wind, there’s a new Royal Headache album coming out. I’ve been listening to their new album High pretty non-stop the last few weeks, and I’ll tell you, despite what you’ve heard, this is the best record to come out of Australia this year (sorry Tame Impala).  There’s just some remarkable in the way they fuse their gritty rock tones with the soulful voice of Shogun; it’s not like anything you’ve heard, yet it’s everything you ever wanted. The album is released on August 21st via Whats Your Rupture, which will be followed by a US tour, including an Austin date at Red 7…so you’ve been warned.

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Listen to New Jacuzzi Boys

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Jacuzzi_Boys_Edited_2I love the Jacuzzi Boys, especially when they admittedly go back to their roots and just bang out good old fashioned rock n’ roll.  They’ve just announced the Happy Damage EP, which is set to be a representation of the band’s return to their original form, writing songs meant to be banged out boisterously by a three-piece rock act.  The first listen is perfect; it’s noisy in all the rock places, but had this punishing groove beneath it.  You can even catch a video of the band they recorded for this song as they traveled about the States making new friends; it’s HERE. Look for the new EP on the band’s own label, Mag Mag, this Fall.

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Hear a New Scooterbabe Tune

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scooterbabeIt’s been a little while since we’ve gotten to write about Athens power-pop trio, Scooterbabe, but they just passed a brand new track our way.  For the first minute of the track, you can feel the tension building via the vocal delivery and the seemingly increasing pace created by the rhythm section.  At 1.15, the track explodes, blasting forth with exuberant abandon, all before settling into the song’s final moments.  It’s always great to hear from these guys. Grab it HERE for NYOP, and please donate so the band can keep making great songs for us to share.

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Download: Scooterbabe -I Want To Write Your Name Across The Sky in Big Clumsy Strokes [MP3]

Show Review: Dick Diver @ The Mohawk (7/13)

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The MohawkSome days you get to hit up a show, hope for huge attendance, and in the end, you’re just happy you got to be part of an intimate experience.  While I wish many more people loved Dick Diver as much as I do, I was glad I got to witness the band’s first Austin gig, and can only hope that as they travel across the States that they’re convinced to come back.

Read on for a few short words and photos by B. Gray.

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Brand New Tune from Woolen Men

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woolThe last few releases from Woolen Men really warmed me over, and it didn’t hurt that they were working with our friends over at Loglady Records.  Now the band is working with Woodsist for their brand new LP, Temporary Monument.  Their first single is reminiscent of 80s college radio rock, blended with a bit of that Cali haze a la Fresh and Onlys.  It’s also important to note that the song’s notes on the SC page indicate a situation that seems to be going on all across the States…bands fighting for their survival in lieu of corporate interests. You can grab the new album on September 4th, and stream the single below.

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Psych Rocker From Heaters

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heaters_credit_emily_jonkerIf you’re in the mood for some psych rock on your Monday, Michigan based Heaters should satisfy your desires.  Yes this new song “Propane” is a washed out, psychedelic rock number that can stand up to just about any song currently in the genre.  Hit play and see what I mean.

Heaters will drop Holy Water Pool on September 25th via Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records.

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Meet The Lochness Mobsters – New ATH Records Signing

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IMG_1708We’re putting out a killer new record with Austin by way of Lake Charles band, The Lochness Mobsters.  I’m really stoked to put out their effort War Tuna, having been a fan of their continuously raucous live shows.  If you’re just meeting the band, let me give you a little insight into what you’re getting.  They’re a three piece act (Tay, Brooks, Mike) specializing in their own Southern blend of psychedelic surf rock with a penchant for pop sensibility.  Honestly, every time I think of the band, it reminds me of Woods, if only that act had a knack for writing shorter, catchier tunes and a willingness to get people to party.  Their debut album will be seeing a limited first run on white vinyl, which you can pre-order from us HERE; the official release date will be August 7th before the band heads out on a little East Coast tour.

Also…if you want to meet the band in person, check them out tomorrow night at Hotel Vegas with Loteria and Mitch Fraizer.  It’s cheap and it’ll be a whole lotta fun.

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Fresh Protomartyr Track!!!

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ProtomartyrNot long ago Protomartyr was all the rage in the blogosphere, and now they’re back to resume their rightful place atop the scene. At first, you’re hearing the track and it seems a little subdued, calmer even.  But, there are two slight little hints at the band’s ability to offer noisier moments, though they’re brief. It’s all just a warning for the band’s positional switch mid track, where they turn the direction of the song, letting the guitars ring out and crash their way to the song’s close. They’ve titled their new effort The Agent Intellect and it will be out on October 9th via Hardly Art.

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Kick Off Your Day With Sons of Rico

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sonsofricoThese days it seems like there’s a surge in great acts coming out of Australia, so I wasn’t too surprised to find out Sons of Rico hail from Melbourne. This track, “What Am I Doing Here?” from the four piece is a bright indie rock gem that has a fun dance groove underlying the whole thing. I’m really enjoying the intermittent group vocals as well as the way the song gets a little darker as it progresses; the light electric guitar from the beginning gets a little textured and gritty by the end, but the song is still groovy and fun and a right jam that you need to take a listen to right now.

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