Tall Tall Trees Has a New EP

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Tall Tall Trees is the name behind which banjo player, Mike Savino, has constructed his indie folk rock personae. If you haven’t heard of this gentleman and his intricate and innovative banjo techniques, now is the time to familiarize yourself because he’s got a new EP out for you to enjoy. The Seasonal EP came out around a week ago, and you can scoop it up over here for a low low price. It features some vocal and ukelele aid from none other than Kishi Bashi, as well as the track below, “Picture Picture.” I’m digging the lyrics as well as the sort of whimsy folk vibe its got going. You dig?

Show Preview: BLXPLTN @Lamberts: Tonight

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Date TONIGHT (12.11)
Location Lamberts 
Doors 9:30pm
Tickets 6$ HERE

It’s Thursday, and you’re ready for the weekend already, so what other choice do you have then to head over to Lamberts to start Friday a little early? Really, none, as BLXPLTN are bound to kick you in the face with their afropunk badassery so hard that you’ll miss Friday altogether. Tickets are only 6 bucks if you buy ’em early, so you have no real excuse not to get yourself to Lamberts tonight to enjoy some of the tracks from Black Cop Down. These locals are joined by Berkshire Hounds to balance your rock with something a bit mellower. Get in the mood with “Pressure” below.

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Premiere: Huge Sounds from PINKSHINYULTRABLAST

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PSUB-7aTwo days and two remarkable hits from Shelflife Records, but this time the label is bringing you the Russian five piece PINKSHINYULTRABLAST.  While there’s a concise formula, this song exemplifies the band’s ability to move in and out of varying sonic realms.  On the band’s first single, they open with this jagged post-punk guitar line that’s infused with this glittering touch, but as the song progresses there’s a harder edge that comes through the amps.  It’s all part of the diverse noise the group brings to the table, all the while maintaining this intoxicating beauty.  They release their album, Everything Else Matters, on January 27th.  Expect huge sounds and huge things for this act.

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Fresh Tunes from Dick Diver

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dickI fucking thought the hits from Wednesday were solid, but I’m stoked with the tunes I’ve got for you today, especially this new Dick Diver tune.  The Aussie outfit has long been one of my favorites (I might have even been their first US supporter, maybe!).  They’ve just offered up this great new single, which actually shows the band with a poppier and more forceful tone, which could come from the fact that the band is working with lyrics co-written by poet Michael Farrell; it could lead to some incredible things on their new LP, Melbourne, Florida (I’d like to state for the record that I once drank too much Kentucky Deluxe by the case in that odd beach town). The album will see the light of day in early March via their long-standing label Chapter Music and new US rep, Trouble In Mind Records.

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Get to Know Mike Pace and the Child Actors

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mikeyI’m really glad to hear Mike Pace making new music.  I was bummed when his old act, Oxford Collapse, called it a day; the group had these catchy pop rock songs that bordered on art rock.  Now he’s back with Mike Pace and the Child Actors, working on some new material that you’ll want to get to know. The example we have below throws Pace back into solid sounds of solid guitar pop, while his vocals still have that slightly strain that made his previous work more than just ordinary.  If you’re in need of something energetic and undoubtedly strong in the realms of pop rock, then just listen to this track on repeat all day.  Best Boy, the band’s new LP, will be out January 13th..so soon!

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Enjoy New Music from ZKPR

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zoosSome days, especially Wednes days, you really need something playful.  Something spirited to kick start your afternoon, so I wanted to toss out this sweet little ditty from Chicago’s ZKPR (not to be confused with Zookeeper).  It’s an energetic song that you can find on the band’s recent album, Tall Men with Feelings, which just saw a release yesterday.  Just a little pick me up of fun for your afternoon, so hope you enjoy it.

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Download: ZKPR – Otter Rock Cafe [MP3]

Introducing The Penny Serfs

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The Penny Serfs got their start back in 2012, when these three gents who were originally on the production side of the music world decided to come together to see what they could give to the creative scene. The result is their first release coming to you in the form of a self-titled EP at the start of 2015. They’ve premiered the track “Dead Love” over here , and it’s also below, to give you a hint of the American indie rock sound. It’s a clean rock and roll  sound, and it’s got a nice choral hook to it. Listen and hear for yourself.

 

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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith: Check It

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katyIt’s really difficult to create something mesmerizing when you’re limiting yourself to the use of one instrument, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.  Her new effort, Euclid, has her spending studio hours working with a Buchla Music Easel synthesizer, throwing in really light touches of vocals in the distance.  That being said, this track’s more than just your average affair, showing an artist working to craft her own genre altogether.  For me, those little vocal moments really make the song something special, utilizing the gift of voice as another instrument in her textural work.  Look for the new record on January 20th via Western Vinyl.

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Download: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Sundry [MP3]

New Music and News From Lady Lamb The Beekeeper

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Lady Lamb The Beekeeper, aka Aly Spaltro, has signed to Mom + Pop Records and has announced a new album that will be coming your way March 3rd of next year. This may seem quite a ways off before After, the new LP, will be released, but it will be here before you know it and until then, Spaltro has given you a track from this album to entice and hold you over in the meantime. “Billions of Eyes” has me fawning over the combination of both laid back and high strung pop sensibilities. Spaltro’s voice is pushed to its limits at one moment and then released to its relaxed lower register in the next. Take a listen and preorder the album here.

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Can You Dig ScotDrakula

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sdWednesday’s are always good for some crunchy rock n’ roll, which is perfect since we’ve got this rad track from ScotDrakula to offer you today.  The Australian three-piece have some similarities to everyone’s favorite modern garage-rockers, but this, like Natural Child, seems to be more inspired by the history of Nashville songwriting.  There’s still some grit coming forth in the howl of frontman Matt, so you’ll definitely get your rock n’ roll dosage for the day.  The group are releasing a double-cassette on December 16th via Fleeting Youth Records, which will include their album Burner and their Break Me Up EP, which is where this tune finds a home.

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Download: ScotDrakula – Stupid Everything [MP3]

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