Show Review: The War On Drugs ACL Taping 04/06

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Last year’s Lost In The Dream took The War On Drugs’ claim to fame to a whole new level, landing them atop most year end lists as well as a longtime spot in my personal listening catalogue. So naturally the folks over at ACL TV wanted to catch Adam Granduciel and company at the height of their musical career so far and get them on for a taping, which resulted in a short night of tunes mostly from that newest album. Read on for more thoughts on the night.

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Hints of Darkness from Flesh World

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fleshI love when a band describes their sound as a fusion of pent up punk aggression being spun in a pop spectrum, so it makes sense that I fawn over this latest Flesh World track.  There’s definitely some discordant noise going on in this track, but they playfully spin that around into a tight knit pop song during the chorus.  If you peeled away some of those distorted guitars, you might just have yourself a fancy little pop ditty. It’s the first single on the band’s debut, The Wild Animals in My Life, which is being released on June 2nd via Iron Lung Records.

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Another Great Tune from Spring King

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kingsWhen I posted the first single from Spring King, I thought I was about as excited as one could get on hearing a completely new band.  Now, however, my interest has been piqued further…this tune is definitely a standout track if there ever was one.  There are elements of huge anthemic indie rock in here, but the casual style of the song’s delivery really gives it this hipper than thou swagger.  It’s the title tune on their They’re Coming After You EP, which will be delivered to stores on April 20th via Handsome Dad.

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New Track From The Muscadettes

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Bthe-muscadetteseen digging this new track from Montreal based girl group The Muscadettes today.  It’s a girl rock track with some hints of pop thrown in there as well which offers up something really interesting.  I suggest you check it out now.

New EP, Side A, is due out April 21st on Papercup Music.

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Little Something Different from Moon Honey

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mooneyIt gets pretty easy to get caught up in the traditional tropes of modern indie pop, or any modern pop genre for that matter.  But, when I caught this new single from Moon Honey, I thought things sounded a wee bit different.  For starters, they don’t really seem to go directly for the hook that’s apparent in a lot of tracks these days, pulling back and letting that magic come naturally via the song’s power.  It makes the tune much more durable, as opposed to tired. Nothing new on the recording front, just great tunes, so enjoy this note.

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The Debutantes Will Melt Your Face Off

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277793_10150259046849577_7148748_oThe Debutantes are a group from Galway, Ireland who have been around since 2009, but are just about to burst off into the spotlight. I happened upon the track below, “Adams Apples,” and it’s teeming with raw energy that will send your Monday from boring to rock and roll. The song has a super lo-fi feel to it, bringing tons of distorted guitar, but also some dynamic male/female vocals that give it that old-timey feel to it. Listen to the track below and then head on over and pick up their 7″ from Emotional Response Records.

Did You Hear the New Total Babes Track?

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babesThe new Total Babes track hit the airwaves on Friday, but in case you missed it, you’ll want to take a listen below.  The tune is probably the most well constructed song the band have comprised to date.  In the past, they’ve gone full-force, blasting through their songs, but this new one has something tangible to take in; the recording is probably the most legitimate piece they’ve offered their fans up until now, allowing listeners to really have fun with the track they’re offering. The newest tune comes from Heydays, which is their latest LP from Wichita Recordings, hitting  stores on May 19th.

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Crepes Bring Some Pop Rock

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hahahahahWhile Melbourne, Australia has birthed the continuous pop genre of late, it’s mostly been focused on the lo-fi blend of the genre.  While the lads in Crepes definitely make a nod towards that direction, they wrap up their songs in a different blend, bringing the focus towards the listener’s connection with the vocals, definitely elevating this tune beyond the modern slacker-pop of the Australian city.  You’ll be able to find this tune and a few others on the band’s new EP, Cold Summers, which hits later this year.

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Electronic Groove from Grounders

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groundedWhen I first pressed play on this Grounders track, I honestly expected something a little different.  The first twenty seconds or so have this glittery electronic fold to them, leading me to believe it was going to be a hard-hitting piece of electro-pop.  But, rather than push forward with a heavy (beat-laden) hand, the band pull the pace, slowing things down to allow the track to unfold in a fashion that’s built more for foggy mornings than late night ragers. You’ll find songs such as these on the bands self-titled full length, which hits on May 12th.

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