Clever Tune from New Beard

Occasionally you come across an inexplicable track that makes its way into your listening rotation and just sort of sticks there.  That’s much the case with this new track from New Beard, a proclaimed freak rock group from NYC.  But, when I listen to this song from their debut New Beard City, I can’t help but think of the early days of Architecture in Helsinki.  There’s layers of non-traditional percussive elements centering around a casual vocal and strummed guitar.  I can just jam this track all day long, again and again; it’s just catchy and well-written, so now you can enjoy and share with your friends.

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Download: New Beard -Doom [MP3]

Sad Bastard Songs from Mbilly

It’s been awhile since I’ve revisited the quite side of my listening tastes; I’ve been delving into the rock n’ roll lately.  However, Portland’s Mbilly really sunk in with me today, especially listening to the following tracks from his upcoming LP, Malheur (June 5th).  My favorite of the two at this instant is the soft beginning of the album’s title track, strolling along gently with pure emotion.  The latter of the two tracks is more of a duet that demonstrate’s singer Helfrich’s ability to pull every ounce of his soul out through his voice.  Maybe you’ve been looking for some softer music to go and get lost inside; I hope this does the trick.

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Download: Mbilly – Malheur [MP3]

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Download: Mbilly – All Lives Lived [MP3]

New Music From The Villas

I was pretty pumped a few days ago when Austin band The Villas sent me their recently completed new EP Century of Tries.  They caught my attention just about a year ago with their excellent tune “Spyglass” and I’ve been waiting to hear news of new music ever since.  Well here’s a taste of that new music with this brand new song ready for the radio “Century of Tries”.  As previously mentioned, this band have a great post-punk/power pop sound that is a major untapped market in Austin.  If you dig this on, check out the band’s new EP streaming for free over on soundcloud.  These guys are sure to be making waves in this town soon enough.

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Download: The Villas – Century of Tries [MP3]

New Music From Twin Cabins


Here’s a catchy new tune called “I’m Sure” from Mexico City based Twin Cabins.  The “group” is essentially the solo project of the young gent Nacho Cano who has been playing music since he was just a wee lad.  This new tune is a warm feeling pop number that meanders about while making the listener pay attention with an almost dance like beat.  You can also check out 5 other new songs via the Twin Cabins website which are meant as an album preview to a soon coming full length debut.

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Download: Twin Cabins – I’m Sure [MP3]

Psych Fest Preview: The Paperhead (+ New Song)

Psych Fest is going down this weekend over on the East Side of town, and I wanted to give you a few bands I think you should check out.  The first band I’ve got for you is Nashville’s The Paperhead.  After releasing a wonderful self-titled record last year, they’ve got a new 7″ on Trouble in Mind Records this year; this new jam displays their blossoming maturity in regards to their songwriting.  You will find that it’s a lot less psychedelic than the last effort, almost coming off as the second coming of the Kinks or the Beatles (neither of which is a bad thing).  There’s still hints of darkness in the sound, but the writing’s lacks some of the frills.  Regardless, this a band that many have taken notice of in the last couple of years, and you should add your name to the list.

You can catch their set at 3:15 at Emo’s East on Saturday! And here’s one of their new tracks off that aforementioned 7″.

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Download:The Paperhead – She Is Above Me [MP3]

Show Preview: Feist @ Stubbs (4/26)

Date 4/26/12
Location Stubbs
Doors 7pm
Tickets SOLD OUT!

It seems crazy that Feist has grown to this insane amount of popularity after humble begins in Broken Social Scene.  I can’t say I’m a huge fan of all of her material, but she can certainly write her fair share of catchy pop tunes that appease the masses.  The lovely lady stops into town on Thursday night at Stubbs in Austin for what is sure to be the hottest ticket in town.  Opening support is provided by Timber Timbre.  This show has been sold out for quite some time so check out craigslist or other such ventures to get a way in.

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Download: Feist – I Feel It All [MP3]

Newish Girl Pop from Hollows

Chicago’s Hollows are secretly winning me over with their recently released Vulture LP on Trouble in Mind Records.  The lead single is just ridiculously solid, reminiscent of a more innocent version (and possibly less extravagant) Camera Obscura. There’s still touches of orchestration on these songs, but they’re more scaled back, giving the vocals the ability to soar as they should.  I have a feeling that once you give this track a few listens you’ll get just as excited as I am by this group–if you are be sure to grab a copy of their remarkable record.

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Download:Hollows – V Is For Vulture [MP3]

New Jam from Robbers On High Street

I always felt like Robbers on High Street were a vastly underrated band, but I’m pleased to let you know that regardless of the trials of a modern indie band, they’ve continued to work hard.  Late last year they released Hey There Golden Hair, but now they’re already back with an EP titled Anything Could Happen.  If you’re looking for modern touchstones for comparison then perhaps Spoon would do, but RoHS has a much more complex sound in my opinion, at least in so far as they’ve got a fuller sound.  Some bands never get the love they deserve, but staying true to themselves will always reap great rewards, which is the case with this new EP.

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Download:Robbers On High Street – Anything Could Happen [MP3]

Show Preview: Bear in Heaven @ The Parish (4/24)

Date Tuesday, April 24th
Location The Parish
Doors 800 pm
Tickets $14 from Frontgate

Just looking at the opening bill for this show at the Parish on Tuesday should get you excited; both Doldrums and Blouse have made big waves in the indie pond this year, earning new fans and much acclaim.  But, the spotlight surely has to be on Bear in Heaven, a band that continues to push themselves.  Their recent release, I Love You It’s Cool, was exceptional in its construction, coming off a great deal brighter than their earlier effort.  You can also be assured that they’ll bring some elaborate lighting/video with them as they did during their recent SXSW performances.  Put that with the always excellent sound at the Parish and we’re all going to have a great night.

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Download: Bear in Heaven – The Reflection of You [MP3]

 

New Music from Richard Hawley

Richard Hawley’s been one of my favorite songwriters of the last decade, but this time around we’re about to get an entirely new Richard. On his last effort, Truelove’s Gutter, we were treated with the smoky cool crooning that Hawley brings to the table, yet this new track doesn’t really play in the same ballpark.  He’s got a full band with him, and from the tracks that I’ve heard the whole affair is going to be more rocking.  You can get your hands on this new effort, titled Standing at the Sky’s Edge, on May 7th.  It might be a twist on his usual style, but I’m interested nonetheless.

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Download:Richard Hawley – Leave Your Body Behind You [MP3]

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