Enjoy Rainbow Gun Show

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artworks-000041789858-k35f4p-t500x500I just picked up this gem of a 7″ from Rainbow Gun Show the other day at the record store, and I’m so hooked that I had to share it with you all.  The Chicago act has this lo-fi quality that bursts with catchy melodies.  I can’ describe the sound perfectly, so I won’t even try, but I think that this 7″ has the making of a great future for the group; they clearly have elements that make their music accessible and interesting.  If you’re into the sound, you can pick the release up from Hozac Records, who I consider pretty dependable.

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Mixhell Wants To Show You The Way

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Time to kick off your weekend dance party.

I was trolling the internets for weekend kick off jams and came across this gem from Mixhell called “The Way” off the presently available album SPACES. It is a note for note cover of Fastball’s hit. Actually, it isn’t. It is a dance jam with beats that reminds me of Radio4‘s party starters or The Rapture‘s extended blasts and slaps you in the ass to shimmy. So shimmy.

Interesting note, the band is Laima Leyton and Iggor Cavalera. Iggor is the drummer of Sepultura. So there, a factoid to share with your friends. #themoreyouknow

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Night Moves Show Preview + Ticket Giveaway

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NightMoves_PhotoBy_NickWalker_3There’s something about the summer time that makes listening to folk music absolutely perfect.  I can’t explain it exactly, but I do know that Night Moves are one of those bands that seem to fit this bill; it’s a good thing they’ll be playing at Mohawk next Friday with locals Lord Buffalo.  Their recent album, Colored Emotions, has received tons of praise for its nod to folk history, which makes the setting of an indoor set at Mohawk ideal for an intimate show you and your friends won’t soon forget.  We’re giving away two tickets to the show, and all you have to do is leave a CLEVER comment. We’ll pick a winner next Wednesday at 5 PM, and let you know! You can also go the traditional route and buy tickets HERE.

Here’s a recent set from the boys at Bonaroo: Bonaroo!

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Quiet Life Offer New Rocker

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quietlifePortland’s Quiet Life have totally won me over today.  While the song started off a bit slow, the evolving rock aspect really took hold of me.  It sort of maintains a desert rock feel, rolling along with the drum beat.  It all culminates with a nice stomp near the end with an accompanying guitar solo; the tune pauses for some more melodic moments, then stomps right back off into the end.  If you like what you’re hearing from Quiet Life, then you can pick up their new LP, Wild Pack, on October 29th, courtesy of Mama Bird Recording Co.

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Download: Quiet Life – Devil’s Kin [MP3]

Show Preview: Royal Forest Vinyl Release @ Holy Mountain (7/12)

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Date 7/12/13
Location Holy Mountain
Doors 9pm
Tickets $5

It’s a bit of a slow weekend in Austin for national touring acts so what better time to get out there and support your local musicians?  Easily your best opportunity for some great local music comes on Friday night at Holy Mountain with a vinyl release show celebrating the touchdown of Royal Forest’s new album Spillway. Making the show that much better is the undercard with local favorites Frank Smith, Tiger Waves, and Your Friendly Ghost all joining in on the fun.  Not sure I could put together a better local bill if you asked me to.  Get out there, tip your bartenders, and buy some merch jerks.

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Download: Royal Forest – John Denver [MP3]

Playful Number from Mean Lady

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meanlady-600-1372450949I figure I always go on and on about rock n’ roll, so I figured I’d throw the world for a spin with a new single from Mean Lady.  It definitely takes a minute or so for the song to open up, with a light bit of tinkering to kick things off, but once it hits the groove, you’re going to get hooked on the infectious vocal performance from Katie Dill.  This track features some bouncing piano, soaring vocals and even some handclap loops, all making this the perfect summertime hit for your next party.  You can find this jam on the group’s Love Now LP, which is being put out by Fat Possum.  Enjoy the hooks.

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Download: Mean Lady – Lonely [MP3]

Exciting New Music from Of Montreal

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ofmontrealOkay, so Of Montreal puts out tunes almost every year, so why is this so exciting? Well, for me, this single seems to exemplify the sound from the group that I first fell in love with when I jammed to Satanic Panic in the Attic; it’s not all bleeps and bloops, choosing to focus on more traditional guitar based melodies.  Still, it’s every bit a Kevin Barnes sound, which never ceases to impress me; I really like the vocal tone switch around the 2:15 minute mark.  The new record is titled lousy with sylvianbriar, and it’ll see a release from Polyvinyl Records on October 8th.  Hope it all sounds this great.

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New Psych Pop From Incan Abraham

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IA credit Isaac ZollerThis new jam “Tuolumne” by L.A. based pysch-pop group Incan Abraham has been on repeat since it fell into my inbox yesterday.  I’m digging the almost Yeasayer like sound mixed in with bright and sunny vocals similar to those of fellow Californians Fool’s Gold.  You’re sure to enjoy it just as much as me.

This track comes your way as a digital single packaged as a photo zine courtesy of White Iris.  You can pre-order that now or wait till it’s fully available next month.

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Stream A Single Dropped By Widowspeak

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Widowspeak just released a preview track of their pending EP. The song is called “True Believer” and if you like the Widowspeak, you will be pleased. Very pleased.

It has the drawn out tempo, as though it was recorded at pace and slowed down to keep your busy brain in check. Vocals and guitar interplay in lovely layers.

The EP will be called Swamps and is due late October via Captured Tracks.

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More New Music From Shark Week

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sharkweek_promo_webShark Week is a band that I have enjoyed since last fall, but really fell head over heels for when they stopped in for SXSW this year. Back in May I shared a new song called “Go West” appearing on the band’s new 7″ single dropping at the end of the month on Analog Edition. Prior to that date, the band have been kind enough to offer up the B-side to that single “Baby Maybe”. Let us know your thoughts.

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Download: Shark Week – Baby Maybe [MP3]

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