Let’s Dance With Pale Blue

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mikesThe music of Mike Simonetti most likely has followers due to his work with Johnny Jewel and the duo’s After Dark project, but he’s since stepped away from Italians Do It Better to being a new project under the moniker Pale Blue.  The tune below still draws from the dance floor, and it’s exuberance during the latter half definitely draws me into the song.  His new project will release the album, The Past We Leave Behind, via his new label 2MR and Captured Tracks, so be on the lookout for it in April…for now, just dance.

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Austin Weekend Show Spotlight

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Austin-skyline-_9359-copyWith all the year end list hoopla, we’ve been slacking a little bit on our show previews, so I wanted to make sure you knew about he goings-on this weekend in our fair city.  The weather’s just nice enough to entice you to get out of your house, and who knows, you might even find yourself a new favorite band to love. So, without further ado…here’s your Austin Weekend Show Spotlight. Read more

Another Track From Elephant Micah

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unnamedAbout a month ago we gave you the news that Elephant Micah had a new album coming out early next year on Western Vinyl, but in case you weren’t properly excited for this upcoming release, the man behind the moniker, Joseph O’Connell has released another song from Where in our Woods. This album will be coming out January 20th, so mark your calendars and get ready, as the slow burning mellow set of jams sounds like it’s going to be a good one. Have a listen to “Slow Time Vultures” below.

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Dreamy Pop from Del Sur

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delsurYou thought dreamy bedroom pop music was in the past? Nope, and thank goodness for that, as this song from Del Sur is surely an enjoyable way to wrap up our week with you.  There’s a soft approach to the track, though the guitars kick in and give you that casual sway where you’re not quite sure if your mind’s ready to drift off or get you in dancing mode.  The Philly act will be releasing their HAGS EP on January 27th of next year, so enjoy this gem while you wait for more great hits.

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Download: Del Sur – Melted Down [MP3]

RIP Nick Talbot

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GravenhurstTypically, I just get bummed on my own when a musician passes.  It’s never easy when someone you felt connected with passes, but for some reason I’m really finding the loss of Nick Talbot, aka Gravenhurst, an extra bummer.  I first fell in love with his music via Flashlight Seasons.  It was a record that accompanied me through my own personal adventures into what, at the time, was a great unknown.  I remember listening to the song below on repeat for several weeks, and it still pulls at me even now.  It’s a sad day, indeed.  That being said, I’ll forever be grateful for this song.

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Download: Greavenhurst – Fog Round The Figurehead [MP3]

Theatrical Indie Polk For Your Thursday

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anyYes, Indie Polk is a thing, and it’s a thing that Any O’Neill & CeeCee do exceedingly well. This London based duo share ten instruments in between the two of them, and use this vast amount of resources to craft tunes that have just the right amount of whimsy and gravity for you to enjoy. They’ve got an EP, titled Admissions that is available for your enjoyment. So have a listen to the theatrical style track below and then head on over to the band’s website to get further acquainted with the group. It’s a different kind of style, but something about it keeps pulling me back. What do you think?

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New Track From Lowpines

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lowI don’t know what the weather is like wherever you are, dear reader, but if you’re anywhere in the Austin area, you’ll know that it’s quite dreary outside today. And I don’t know about you, but when the weather is like this, all misty and gray, I tend to enjoy the quieter side of music. So, to give you a perfect jam for environment, I’ve got this new track from West London’s Lowpines. The band will be releasing a self titled EP later this month, featuring this song and a few others that should be a gentle blend of folk and americana. They’re presenting this in the form of a cassette tape with hand drawn unique artwork, that you should probably scoop up here, while you can (There’s only 25). Enjoy the delicate folksy finesse of “Call If You Need Me” below.

 

Playful Pop from Anthonie Tonnon

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antonieDon’t you miss bouncing bits of pop music that was perfect by the likes of Jens Lekman? Well, meet Anthonie Tonnon, a New Zealand songwriter who seems to have traded in the country’s beloved guitar pop for catchy piano ballads instead.  I love the careful little changes in inflection that appear in and out of this featured track.  It doesn’t hurt either that the song builds towards the inclusion of a chorus to provide backing vocals while Tonnon’s own voice pleasantly yelps in the foreground.  Look for his album Successor to appear on March 3rd via Wild Kindness.

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Download: Anthonie Tonnon – The Songs Of Your Youth [MP3]

Soft Side of Seagulls

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Post-video picWe’ve gotta offer up two sides of our site, balancing out our love for rocking hits with our love for a great pop song.  Thus, we bring you the latest single from Seagulls, who’ve graced these pages previously.  There’s a consistent rising and falling throughout the entirety of the song, with the rise meeting up with a more pronounced sound, as opposed to the soft underbelly that holds the song in place.  Those of you searching for something of this sort will find a nice dosage of pop that keeps you coming back for more when you pick up their album, Great Pine, on February 3rd.

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Moon Duo Return with New Album

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moonsAs we continue our look towards 2015, there’s one thing that’s for sure, this Moon Duo LP is going to be a hot commodity.  The song has a brooding tone, though it’s driven by a more forceful approach to songwriting than what we’ve heard from the group before.  Perhaps the only thing holding the track back is its brevity; I felt like there was at least 30 more seconds of rock to go.  This tune will appear on Side A of a 7″ that’s being slid into every copy of Shadow of the Sun, which will be in stores on March 3rd courtesy of Sacred Bones Records.

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