Lovely New Pop from the Phoenix Foundation

1745Man, as the sun warms us up, pop songs are where it’s at! This new track from New Zealand outfit, The Phoenix Foundation, is just such a hit.  It’s got this blissed out synth beat bursting throughout, with Lukas Buda voice dancing atop it.  I love the change to high notes around the 2.5 minute mark, adding some loftier moments to an already stellar track.  If you like what you’re hearing, then you should check out their new album Fandango when it hits stores on May 14th courtesty of Memphis Industries.

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ATH + SXSW: Barnfire Social @ The Whiskey Room (3/15 & 3/16)

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More SXSW shows coming your way today with another awesome free party featuring some of the best local bands Austin has to offer.  This one is going down at the Whiskey Room on 6th and features many ATH approved local bands, along with old ATH show alum The Loom.  Check it out below for some deets:

Dates: March 15th & 16th

Time: Music @ 12 noon both days

Location: The Whiskey Room 503 E. 6th St.

Lineup Friday 3/15: The Ruxpins, Mayeux & The Broussard, The Loom, So Long Problems, The Couch, & Frank Smith

Lineup Saturday 3/16: Fatback Circus, These Made Dogs of Glory, Carpetbagger, Sour Bridges, Whiskey Shivers, Guns of Navarone

Free for over 21 with food provided by Brick House + Tavern.

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Download: Guns of Navarone – Gatsby Did It All For a Girl [MP3]

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Download: The Loom – Song for the Winter Sun [MP3]

New Single from Day Joy

DayJoy5_191340Just a short while ago, Day Joy released their excellent album, Go to Sleep, Mess, which features this great new single.  I like the fact that this tune exepmlifies the diversity in the group’s sound, offering a look at the softer side of the band’s musical approach.  The vocals are really soft on this tune, and there’s no rushing their delivery.  Meanwhile, the backing tracks have some quieted picking going on in the background, all coated in a wash of atmospheric haze.  It’s a long number, with plenty of interesting moments that unfold before your ears…stay tuned to the end to listen to the string arrangement that bookends the tune.

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Download: Day Joy – Walking Home [MP3]

Mellow Tune from Flower Orgy

FlowerOrgy_Press2_webFlower Orgy wasn’t a band that was on my radar until I heard this new track they released to preview their upcoming 7″.  My first listen really reminds me of that intimate quality that Conor Oberst had as a bright-eyed young kid.  There’s light brushes of piano playing behind a quietly strummed guitar.  This is definitely a song that I can see myself listening to for some time, which makes me excited to meet the work of Nate Luce and Flower Orgy. The new 7″ will be available on May 14th.

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Soulful Swinger from Shannon & the Clams

ShannonAndTheClams1I’m so excited for both Hardly Art and Shannon & the Clams! The two have joined up to release the next record from Shannon and her posse, titled Dreams in the Rat House; it comes out on the label on May 21st.  I’ve long enjoyed Shannon’s work, and not just with the Clams, but with the other projects she’s taken a liking to throughout the years, such as Hunx.  This tune illustrates her penchant for tossing her raspy voice into the mix on an otherwise soul-influenced track; she’s definitely gritty, but also has an incredible range.  I think this is my favorite union of the year so far!

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Download: Shannon & the Clams – Rip Van Winkle [MP3]

ATH + SXSW: Loglady & Cakeshop Records Showcase @ Trailer Space (3/15)

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I mentioned that ATH would be sponsoring multiple events during SXSW so today I need to let you know about another great show we’re promoting during the festival.  This one is a night show on Friday out on with amigos over at Cakeshop Records and Loglady Records.  We know your evening options are limited so we better see you there.  More deets:

Date: Friday, March 15th

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Trailer Space Record Store

Lineup: Dead Angle, Waxahatchee, Grandma’s Boyfriend, Permanent Collection, TV Ghost, California X, Part Time

Free and open to the public with FREE BEER for 21+.

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Download: Permanent Collection – It’s Alright [MP3]

New Tunes From Smith Westerns

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Smith Westerns are a band that have picked up plenty of coverage on ATH over the last couple of years, so you know we’re going to jump on the chance to share some new music from the band when it comes our way.  This new song that found it’s way to us today, “Varsity” is a great hazy pop song that seems to have a lot more brightness to it when compared to the band’s previous material.  I’m really into it and it’s got me excited for bigger and better things for the band.

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New Music from Julian Lynch

1694Sometimes the simplistic innocence of a song really brings home where you are in life, or at least where you might want to go.  I can’t explain that, but listening to this new song from Julian Lynch really exemplifies some sort of inner discovery.  Perhaps it’s the quirky bit of classical construction, or the quieted vocal that remains barely audible throughout.  Whatever it is, this song is just flooring me right now; pretty sure I’m going to play it on repeat all night long.  You can find this tune on his new album, Lines, which will be released by Underwater Peoples on March 26th.  Buen proveche!

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ATH IT Dept. & SxSW: 3 to Watch

sxsw-&-athThe IT Dept. is going to SxSW.

My picks for stuff to see is based solely on random selection, what I heard recently that caught my ear while perusing the intarwebs and names that I am happy to see on the list of showcasing artists. SxSW is like that; follow your folly. You will always miss something. You will always hear about some big thing that you can’t go to. So ,take a chance with me and the ATH IT Dept. and dance a little, because I am going digitally affected for my list. Read more

Welcome Back Twin Tigers

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Man it seems like it’s been way too long since we last heard from Athens based noise rockers Twin Tigers.  Since the release of their incredible 2010 album Grey Waves, it seems like the band has been extremely quiet while recording their follow up.  Well the wait is over and the band is sharing a brand new song today called “Racecar”.  It has the same noise/fuzz element to it, but with an added touch of new wave beats thrown in that we have never really seen from the band.  Interesting and delightful all at the same time.

New album Death Wish will be available on April 9th via Old Flame Records.

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Download: Twin Tigers – Racecar [MP3]

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