More New Music From Dances

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I have no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy this new joint “Holy Fool” by New York based outfit Dances.  We’ve previously shared standout track “Rat” elsewhere on the site, and we see more reasons for praise coming here.  It’s an easy to love pop song with a great hook and some nice sounding lead guitars slapping you in the face just a bit.  Easy to like indeed.

Debut EP, Whiter Sands, due out on April 15th via Black Bell Records.

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Another Jam from Sonic Avenues

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sonicavenuesI’ve got to admit that the more I hear from Sonic Avenues new release, the more I know I’m going to get stuck rocking to this release for quite some time, just like their last LP.  If it’s not the guitars, then it’s the way they recorded the vocals, giving them a sensation of being done live.  There’s even a small little breakdown that builds into this burst of pure power-pop.  Mistakes is the title of the new record, and it’ll be out on April 15th via Dirtnap Records.  I’m going to nerd out so hard when I hear this LP.

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New Music from Gim Kordon

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Gim-Kordon1-750x491I’ll pretty much stand by the quality work of the folks over at Soliti Music, the Finnish label that’s been pretty consistent with releases over the last few years. Up until now, the majority of the works they’ve released have had English lyrics, but not this track from Gim Kordon.  But, that being said, the music alone is pretty special, encouraging me to play it over and over today.  Their debut album Ei Ole Helppoo will be out on the label on May 9th, and if you want to partake in the wordily religion of rock n’ roll, then give this tune a thorough listen.  You can also check out a pretty rad video for the single HERE.

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Rock With This Re-Issue from La Peste

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lapesteSlow week? Kick off your afternoon with this really rad tune from La Peste.  The Boston band only released two official songs, and the folks over at Wharf Cat Records have decided they’re great enough to release back into the wild world; boy are they right.  It’s got the perfect amount of snarling guitars pushing the pace, and even including a nice catchy nod to the world that surrounded them, musically.  The reissue will hit the streets on April 19th, and if you’re like me, I have a feeling you’ll want to pick this little gem up.

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New Music from Alphabetical Order Orchestra

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919686_574433805923476_615091088_oI’m not sure what’s going on with My Latest Novel, but for now, I can live in the world created by several of the members who’ve formed the new act, Alphabetical Order Orchestra.  They’re working on releasing several EPs as the year goes forward, and this is one of the new tracks that will be featured on those releases.  It’s got multiple stages, offering a mix between intimate moments and grandiose Scottish pop.  It wears the mark of MLN, but you can also see them pushing in an entirely different direction that’s immediately more accessible.  You can help them raise money for their EPs HERE.

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Austin Spotlight: Pop Rock from ZNTH

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ZNTH Elevator 600pxIf you haven’t heard of ZNTH while living in Austin, then perhaps you’re living under a really large rock.    They’ve got a slew of influences, ranging from local acts like Ringo Deathstarr to Jens Lekman.  You’ll find bombastic noise elements backed by really neat little bits of pop.  You’ll find these powerful touches on their new album, Yr Damned Zenith, which was just recently released.  The music their crafting sounds perfect for those of you looking to catch a dynamic rock show.  Take a trip through their album by visiting their BANDCAMP page to see more of what the group is all about.

 

Concord America Rock Our Face

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Atlanta based outfit Concord America will immediately have you take note of their music from the second you hit play on this sweet track below.  Yes, “Suns Out Guns Out”, will shake you to attention if you’ve been napping recently and give you a solid injection of rock n roll into your system.  The band can offer just more than punk here though, as the track meshes some nice swing/doo-wop sounds into their brand of punk rock.  I’d say that the style is working out well for these guys.

Fans should pick up new EP, Suns Out Guns Out, due May 27th on Post-Echo.

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Love Me Some Chad VanGaalen

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chadhiresThe great thing about running ATH is all the different personalities that help make this site go.  When it comes to Chad VanGaalen, I’ll admit that RayRay and I wholeheartedly disagree.  RayRay says it’s not his bag, and I get that, but I just love the dude, especially this new song, “Monster.”  There’s a bit of a warble in the vocals, which is part of the draw to me; I like that sort of affectation, particularly when the lyrical content is clever, as you’ll see when you listen to the tune.  His new record is titled Shrink Dust, and you’ll be able to get your hands on a copy on April 29th, courtesy of Sub Pop.  Listen to why I love this man below.

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Austin Spotlight: The Late Joys

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coverMan, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to IPSML for pointing me in the direction of this great Austin band, The Late Joys.  I don’t know where I’ve been hiding, or rather where this band’s been hiding, but apparently they’ve been making great tracks for quite some time.  I mean, the track below is from a free EP that came out back in 2009, but the band hasn’t quit.  They’ve got a slew of live recordings they’ve done recently you can also grab from them.  For my two cents, the band sounds like a cross between Mountain Goats and Hollywood Gossip (a sorely missed Austin act).  I’ll keep you up to date now that these guys are on my radar.

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Download: The Late Joys – Everybody’s Going Away [MP3]

Horse Thief Release Another Hit

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horseMan. Tuesday’s inbox was a doozy.  There were tons of great songs coming our way, but I really loved this latest song from Horse Thief, who we’ve talked about on here before.  They’ve got an affinity for that dirtier Americana sound that we love listening to, which is one of the reasons we spotlighted the group a few months back.  We’re just a few short weeks away from the release of their Fear Is Bliss LP, which is being put out by Bella Union.  If you need some country twinged indie rock, then you need look no further.

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Download: Horse Thief – Little Dust [MP3]

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