More Indiepop from The Luxembourg Signal

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luxOur friend over at IPSML hit this track before us, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t give it some much deserved attention.  The Luxembourg Signal, comprised of former Aberdeen and Trembling Blue Stars members, released a great single on Shelflife earlier this year, and it looks like that will be the home for what’s to come.  There’s not a lot of information, as to whether it’s a new album or a new single, but if you’re heart’s not getting swept away listening to this dreamy pop tune, then you need to get to the doctor immediately; it’s broken!  We’ll keep you posted as we get more info, but for now, just delight in the simple joys of great pop songs.

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Touring w/ a Band: The Handy Guide from A. Sinclair (Pt. 3)

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asinclairIn case you haven’t already been tagging along with Brendan Bond of A. Sinclair and What Made Milwaukee Famous on his travels on tour with both of these local bands, here is his latest and third installment depicting life on the road. If you missed Part One or Part Two, feel free to go back and catch up, or simply jump in and read on for more details describing this leg of the tour and some tips from along the way. Be sure to check out the latest addition of The Song in the Van for some tunes to put you in the touring state of mind while you read.

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Quirky Pop from Joey Fourr

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joeyYou know by now that I’m a huge fan of Art Is Hard Records, especially when it comes to their Pizza Club Singles.  They just recently tossed up this oddity from Joey Fourr.  The tune warbles in and out of the speakers, with male and female vocals working in unison.  Sure, it’s got a bit of that home recording spin on it, but that doesn’t take away from the song’s ability to get under your skin.  Listen below, and feel free to browse AIH for tons of hidden gems; you can get some sweet free downloads and order some limited releases.

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Download: Joey Fourr – Gold Boy [MP3]

Show Review: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ACL Taping (7/20)

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004_NCBScKLRUbyScottNewton_DSC3984Austin City Limits tapings, which when it is the normal plan, are very awesome. You get to see an artist that typically plays giant festival sets in an intimate setting or perhaps a band that plays very few shows with the chance that you might catch a special collaboration. With the Nick Cave taping, the special guest was actually the crowd. You see, Nick insisted on the ACL production team to come to a Nick Cave show instead of Nick Cave performing an ACL set.

I will get into that and then drop some knowledge on what was witnessed last Sunday night after the break with a few images from Scott Newton.

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New Single from Paul Cook and the Chronicles

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artworks-000085447342-csi8dq-t500x500I’ve got a really soft spot for Paul Cook and the Chronicles.  Paul’s got this heavenly voice that reminds me of more innocent days of music enjoyment.  On the band’s latest single, there’s this light bit of guitar that lays quietly beneath the rest of the production…which isn’t too shabby in and of itself.  Duties for recording this track were done by Todd Roache, who also handled the work on Paul’s “Radar.”  At some point, I expect the group to finish up touches on a full-length, but for now, they’re letting us enjoy this beauty for free.

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Download: Paul Cook – Come Out Wherever You Are [MP3]

Lia Ices Brings New Single

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liaicesThings seem to be going well for Lia Ices, at least if you’re catching the buzz from her newest single.  It was all over the Internet last week, and I was a bit reluctant at first due to the odd bit of distorted guitar that cuts through the chorus.  Admittedly, it’s still not my favorite part of the track, but the rest of the song really has an uplifting spirit to it…perfect for the end of summer parties that are coming our way.  This is the latest single from her album Ices, which will have a release date of September 16th via Jagjaguwar.  You want some fun pop? Here you go.

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King Creosote Quietly Releases New Album

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1889064_409615282514747_1920060549594188106_oMaybe being overseas is a detriment to my adoration of King Creosote.  I fell in love with the songwriter several years back, and unfortunately, his releases don’t get quite the fan-fare they do overseas.  Just this week, he’s quietly released an album titled From Scotland With Love, which is comprised of original songs he wrote with his band to correlate to a documentary of the same name.  There’s the same ornate craftsmanship he’s always brought to the table, and according to Domino, he’s stepped out of his comfort zone to narrate, musically speaking, from the perspective of other characters.  If you’re in the mood for something of beauty, look no further.

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Touring w/ a Band: The Handy Guide from A. Sinclair (Pt. 2)

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photo1We continue to check in with our friends A. Sinclair, seeing how the road is treating them and what not.  Brendan Bond is back with his insights, his anxieties and the story of a man playing in two bands.  We won’t bore you with too many more details, we’ll just get straight to it.  Don’t forget to check out both bands Brendan is working with, A. Sinclair and What Made Milwaukee Famous.  Read more

New Music from Stardeath and White Dwarfs

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starHaving spent a great deal of time in Oklahoma (college and what not), I’ve always been a bit skeptical of the work of Stardeath and White Dwarfs.  Their relation to Wayne Coyne was secretly met with much trepidation, but this new single puts all that bullshit to the side; it’s probably the best track the group have completed to date.   The melody within the tune is treated with great care, flowing out effortlessly, yet held back and released slowly to maximize its emotional impact.  Their brand new record, Wastoid, is due on Federal Prism on July 29th.

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