New Jam From Flagland

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHere’s an interesting new track I’m digging called “Comfortable Life” coming your way from Brooklyn based trio Flagland.  The track is fairly average for about 1:56, until things really open up into a truly special moment.  I won’t tell you anything else about it so you can be just as pleasantly surprised as I was near the end.  Don’t ruin the ending!  Seriously, stick with the song the whole way through and enjoy the badassness.

New album, Love Hard, is due out February 25th on Father/Daughter Records.

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Netherfriends Residency in Austin!!!

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netherfriendsLast week I brought you this rad jam from Netherfriends, the project of Shawn Rosenblatt.  He came to Austin recently to start up a residency at the heralded local venue Cheer Up Charlies; he plays every Wednesday night throughout the month of December (including tonight!).  Shawn claims to have come our way to take advantage of the weather, but I feel that he’s been rather unlucky in that matter (though today is beautiful). You can catch him playing his beautiful blend of pop music each week, accompanied by various friends.  We wish him much success in his visit, and we wish you would get out there and see him! I mean, this song alone warrants your attendance.

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Another Hit from Douglas Keith

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dougIf you’re a fan of Sharon Van Etten, then odds are you’ve actually seen Douglas Keith without knowing that you’ve seen him; he’s been accompanying her on tour for some time.  However, he’s stepping out on his own again (he’s been a solo act for a long time) to release his new LP, Pony.  I really like the latest single; I appreciate the subtlety of the track.  It’s not aiming to break new ground or do anything extraordinary, instead offering listeners good classic songwriting.  I really like the hushed organ/piano work that haunts the background of the track.  Give it a listen, and look for the LP on February 11th via The Village Label.

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Show Preview: Cruiserweight @ Mohawk (12/13)

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Date 12/13/13
Location Mohawk
Doors 7pm
Tickets $12 @ Que App

Defunct Austin band Cruiserweight broke up back in 2010 so it’s odd to see their name headlining a show at Mohawk on Friday night.  After a bit of research, I don’t see much information about the show so I assume it’s just a one and done type of thing.  The lineup is of course loaded with other local talent and Cruiserweight spin offs including Residual Kid, The Baker Family, Other Lovers, and Adam and the Bullshark.  I was somewhat of a closet fan of Cruiserweight back in the day and I think I’ll fork over the measly door price to reminisce.  For so many bands on the bill, including an old Austin vet, I recommend you do the same.

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Download: Cruiserweight – Balboa [Mp3]

New Jams from Quiz Kids

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coverIf you’ve got some time, I suggest you go and spend some time playing around on the February Records site; it’s got a lot of really good hits that I think will make your Wednesday a delight, especially this new jam from Quiz Kids.  The song’s playful from the get-go, and there’s an added bonus when the lead vocal combines with the soft backing female vocal.  This is the sort of song that just makes your day better having listened to it; you can grab a few more extra songs from the band’s Dynamite single, which is currently up for the name your price special.

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Download: Quiz Kids – I Want You To Know [MP3]

Old (ish) Tune, But New LP from Tropical Popsicle

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tropicalThings are slow around the Internet this time of year, so I wanted to revisit a record that I really really enjoyed: Dawn of Delight.  It’s the latest release from Tropical Popsicle, but it’s just now getting a vinyl release from Volar Records, so it’s worthy of mentioning again, especially when I can put this song on our playlist for the day.  You’ll find sort of a lo-fi quality to the musical recording, but listen real closely.  If you do, you’ll be rewarded by this incredible pop sensation that you’re not likely to find in a lot of other places.  Enjoy and pick up the LP!

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Austin Spotlight: Diego McCartney

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5a6b9325ca13a9d1-youtubeprofilepicAs I’ve previously mentioned, I feel like Austin is really make a strong resurgence with the high number of quality musicians we are currently churning out.  The last few years have really produced some memorable artists for me and I’m hoping we can continue that momentum going.  Moving us in the right direction is new and upcoming songwriter Diego McCartney.  Apparently Diego has been making music for quite some time on his own and has just now decided to offer his beautiful tunes up to the world.  This one, “Found in Few”, is fairly simple at first, but incredibly powerful after a few more listens.  The gentle guitar strumming mixed in with the perfect, emotional delivery of the vocals creates a really special moment here.  Enjoy.

Diego has a few more tunes over on his soundcloud page.  Say hi or drop him a line on his website.

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Rock Out With The Noise Figures

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artworks-000060092096-x3y55p-t500x500When a band resides in a country across a major ocean, in this case Greece, it is obviously difficult for we Americans to catch on immediately.  Such is the case with Greek rockers The Noise Figures.  These guys just released their new self-titled album last month via their countryman’s label Inner Ear.  Though the band is from the other side of the world, their sound is eerily reminiscent to the current California punk/noise rock scene that the ATH crew has consistently supported.

You can buy The Noise Figures new album digitally on bandcamp or try and get a physical copy shipped your way from Inner Ear Records.

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Show Preview: Brazos @ Holy Mountain (12.11)

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Date Wednesday, December 11th
Location Holy Mountain
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 from Transmission


I’m actually a little amazed at how much is going on in the music community this week, and this is an absolute must see show! Brazos, the one-time Austin band is touring in support of Saltwater, which we enjoyed; it also got a lot of great national press too..deservedly so.  We also did this great takeaway show with them HERE. Plus, you’ll get to see Ski Lodge again, who made one of our Top 50 LPs of the year, Big Heart.  The last time they played, B.Gray and I were having a grand old time.  And, you’ll get to see Austin’s own rising star, Jess Williamson.  You win all around by attending this show on Wednesday night.

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Download: Brazos – Interlocking [MP3]

New Music from The New Tigers

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thenewtigersOne of my favorite acts from abroad is the Finnish act, The New Tigers. They’ve been signed onto Soliti Music for some,and their new album, The Badger, is set for a broader release today.  In the ringing of the guitars from the introductory moments, you get the feeling that this is going to be an upbeat affair, which it is for the most part.  But, the vocals, lightly backed by a female harmony, fit in perfect do offset the energetic feel, albeit only slightly. You can also CHECK OUT a great video fo the song, featuring  the group on their adventures in London.  It’s hard not to like a song this good.

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