Another Jam from Street Eaters

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streetIt’s Friday, so I wanted to make sure you were excited about your weekend; I couldn’t think of a better way than to offer up this gritty, feel-good tune from Street Eaters.  In the wake of Jack White complaining about two-pieces, these two seem to have things down tight, with a jittery bass line and cymbal-infused drumming bringing plenty of hooks to the table. Megan March has vocals a la Vivian Girls, so you know there’s going to be a whole audience already waiting for music just like this.  You’ll be able to get their album Blood Muscles Bones on June 17th via Nervous Intent Records.

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Austin Weekend Spotlight: The Non-X Games Exclusive

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austinMan.  The festivals and large events in this town never cease, and while I appreciate that, I’m a bit sick and tired of it all.  Are you in the same boat? Perhaps you want to carefully venture downtown and catch some live music?  You’re lucky, as the local bands are bringing you some great line-ups all over the map this weekend.  Here’s  a quick look at where you can go. Read more

Austin Spotlight: The Big Fist

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geoffYesterday our friends over at RoA tossed up this great track from The Big Fist, which is the new project of Geoff Earle, who has been one of our long time Austin favorites.  He’s a super talented dude, and after the disbanding of his last group, Freshmillions, he seems to have found his voice again (you know, in case he ever lost it).  It’s a funky track with rad samples and a smooth vocal performance; it just goes to show that there’s hidden gems around every corner in Austin.  We’ll keep you posted on the band when more news comes our way.

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More New Music from Alex G

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dsuThere’s a lot of music coming out right now, but none is more fascinating to me, perhaps, than that of Alex G.  He’s a crafty songwriter that has amassed a large following rather quickly, though there’s still quite a few who aren’t aware of his gifts.  He’s signed on with Orchid Tapes (another hit for the label) to release his album DSU; it’s filled with these carefully drawn musical vignettes, steeped in oddity and pop traditions.  This song is a touch more quiet than others, but it still encompasses that beauty that’s kept me enraptured. Order your copy HERE.

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New Music from The Bilinda Butchers

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Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbHIf you’re into lo-fidelity pop music or quirk-pop, you should really keep your focus on Orchid Tapes.  It seems like every band they’re supporting is incredible, and it looks to be the same from The Bilinda Butchers.  This group has a little bit more of a straight-forward approach, as opposed to an Alex G or Elvis Depressedly, but that makes the songs immediately accessible, using dreamy guitar lines and warm vocals.  You’ll be able to grab the band’s Heaven LP from the label on July 15th, so keep an eye out for more good tuens from the label.

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Rivergazer Signs with Father/Ddaughter Records

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riverOur friends over at Father Daughter Records are building themselves quite an incredible roster, and they’ve just added another act you’ll want to keep watch on in the future. Rivergazer is the full band version of songwriter Kevin Farrant’s vision; it’s pop music at its simplest, which is often hard to pull of successfully. This short little number rolls in with a bit of bounce from the keys, and the vocals pushed way up in the mix.  If you’re looking for melodious pop music then you need look no further than Random Nostalgia, which has a street date of August 12th from FDR.

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Tim Version Release New LP with No Idea Records

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timversionI’ve got a soft spot for old school style rock n’ roll that borders on the edges of punk rock.  There’s a gruffness to the vocals on this new single form The Tim Version, which reminds me of folks like Chuck Ragan who went a softer route after years in the hardcore world.  Musically, there’s that classic bar rock sound, with just a hint of pop thrown in; it’s the sort of guitar play that has gone on the make bands like Hold Steady and the Replacements house hold names.  This single will feature on the band’s new record, Ordinary Life, which has a release date of August 12th via No Idea Records.

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New Music from Laura Jean

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laurajeanAfter a rather quiet beginning to 2014, Chapter Music is gearing up to finish the year in strong fashion.  We shared a track from Geoffrey O’Connor last week, and now we want you to take a look at Laura Jean.  The construction of this track is quite careful, with barely any pace at all to it.  Such an approach allows for LJ’s voice to shine brightly, with a little bit of accent from her friend Jenny Hval.  as the instrumentation begins to build you find yourself completely wrapped up in the realm Jean has created with her vocal performance. This is the first single off her up-coming self-titled album, which will see a street release date of August 22nd.

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Electro Jam from Superhumanoids

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superhumanI feel like this is an obligatory post for our boy B. Gray while he’s out on the road doing that real job thing.  He loves Superhumanoids, and this single is definitely another reason to be excited by the group’s work.  I love the little electro glitch sample that seems to serve as the driving force in this track, while guitars splash upon that backdrop.  The impressive vocal performance doesn’t damage the song’s emotional pull either.  You can find this track on the band’s new Come Say Hello/Hey Big Bang, which was just released…and also check out their full-length, Exhibitionists.

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Subtle Beauty From Let’s Say We Did

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10298844_10152394288034461_8896894746492236296_nIt’s rare that I find a band who can be so mellow, almost hushed with their sound, and yet still be so powerful and captivating with the end product.  That’s just what I’ve found today with new band to me Let’s Say We Did.  Now these guys hail from Stockholm, and it seems a fitting birthplace, as these songs could easily be the soundtrack to an early, cloudy morning in Scandinavia.  Breezy, beautiful, and enchanting are all words that could describe this track “(Won’t You Please) Tell Me Something” found below.  If you dig, check out the band’s brand new EP called Such a Shame over on bandcamp.

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