The Most Underrated Band at ACL

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There’s probably tons of bands showing up at Austin City Limits this year who feel like they’re spot in the line-up might not be what they deserve, but I think in the case of Pinback, the festival organizers got this one right.  Sure, you’ve got bands like the Cure and Depeche Mode who’ve obviously earned their spot, but I don’t think anyone deserves a midday slot (or higher) more than Pinback.

The group has released 5 albums and a slew of EPs in their 15-year-spanning career; my personal favorite is Blue Screen Life.  They’ve got a sound that probably falls in line with well orchestrated math rock, though they also have a tendency to wrap their instrumentalist inclinations around beautifully crafted melodies.  One minute they’ll have your feet tapping and your head lightly bobbing, then they’ll turn it around by calming things down with great harmonies.  There’s not a lot of bands who can cover their musical territory either, having worked hard to move in and out of various genres under the indie realm.  Plus, the guys involved are in various other bands such as Goblin Cock and Three Mile Pilot, so you’re not likely to find a band with such an incredible pedigree, including a few of the headliners!

They play both Fridays at 3:30 on the Bud Light Stage.  Here’s a jam.

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Download: Pinback – Your Sickness [MP3]

Primitive Calculators Announce First Ever Studio Album

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artworks-000058441990-g0deq8-t500x500Some bands are destined to disappear into the annals of history, while others will find that their style has influenced many other, or at least left a long-lasting impact.  Such is the situation for Primitive Calculators, the Aussie act that disappeared in 1980 until Nick Cave asked them to play his own curated ATP.  Luckily for those in search of industrial synth, the band have opted to release their fist studio album with our friends Chapter Music.  If you’re looking for an album title that represent the sentiment behind the music, then look no further than The World is Fucked.  It will see a release on November 1st, offering up discordant synth noise for you to absorb.

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Show Preview: Terry Malts @ Mohawk (9.26)

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Terry Malts

Date Thursday, September 26th
Location Mohawk
Doors 9:00 PPM
Tickets $8 from Mohawk


I’m going to beg you to come to this show. I absolutely love the Terry Malts and their no bullshit live shows.  They’ve come through town before, but their return to Austin comes on the heels of their latest release, Nobody Realizes This is Nowhere (Slumberland Records). It’s just another excellent record that deserves a huge audience, so be part of that on Thursday night.  If you play your cards right, you’ll also be treated to excellent sets by locals New Arrows and Shivery Shakes (who just finished recording their own LP!)  Great bands deserve great audiences so they can put on great shows…come be part of it.

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Download: Terry Malts – Disconnect [MP3]

The History of Apple Pie Return

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historyWhen you’ve got it, you’ve got it, as evidenced by the recent works of The History of Apple Pie.  After releasing an album earlier this year, the group is already back with a brand new single that will be released via 7″.  I love the feel of the track itself, harkening back the sensual days of alternative girl groups in the 90s.  Sure, the music isn’t quite as forceful as some of those acts, but there’s this quality in the vocals that will surely make it appealing to all those that found their musical way in the post grunge era. The single will be available on October 14th.

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Quiet Beauty from Faint Wild Light

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coverFor me, Tuesdays are great for reflection, and what better way to reflect on the world than to listen to a piece of carefully crafted music.  This new single from Faint Wild Light popped up recently, and sadly, I haven’t seen too many people give it the deserved attention I want to toss its way.  The self-titled album from the songwriter is this slow-moving sound that encapsulates what one would expect on a quiet jaunt through some wilderness.  It’s moving thematically, not just sonically, which is always important when taking the slower turn down the musical lane.  The album is out now via Digitalis Recordings.

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Download: Faint Wild Light – Debris [MP3]

Indie Pop Fix with The Moments

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themomentsYou all know my appreciation for great indiepop, so what better way to get this week going than to offer up a catch tune from the genre.  I’m sure I missed this track when it originally came back this summer, but why not share the wonder of The Moments with you.  They put out their Short Trip EP, and this lead single is too good to miss; it’s got an inherent hook that stems from the way the guitars bounce the groove off listeners.  Topping it all off with a soft vocal only adds to the indiepop appeal.  Hope you’ll enjoy.

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Download: The Moments – Short Trip [MP3]

Stream Debut Album from Charlie Boyer & the Voyeurs

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CS485033-01A-BIGSo America it seems is getting behind the times, at least so far as breaking waves for new UK acts.  One of the hottest bands to come out in a while is Charlie Boyer & the Voyeurs, paying homage to the streets of 70s New York on their debut album Clarietta.  It combines the best of influences from Bolan to Reed (and produced by Edwyn Collins!), spun through a modern kaleidoscope of hooks; it’s time we rejoice in the classic sound of rock n’ roll.   The 70s were fueled by artistic endeavors, musically speaking.  But, we often neglect the simplicity of the era, using power chords and anthemic choruses to grab listeners and fans; it’s what you’ll get when you get behind Charlie Boyer. Their album will makes its American premiere on Tuesday, September 24th, and we’re pleased to give you the opportunity to stream the album in its entirety.  Sit back, and have a happy day!

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ACL Spotlight: Early Bird Specials

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When taking the first look at the ACL Schedule for each weekend, I tend to first see the conflicts in headliners. Luckily, we are fairly conflict free this year, we’ll get into that more soon enough. How about we take a look at a few of the artists put in the early spots? The cool morning grass, the wide expanses to roam and the vendors still relaxed before the dude-bro crush all add up to a child-like wonderment with the scale of the empty festival giving you the this all-for-me feeling. This year’s ATH Approved Early Bird Artists will create the soundtrack for your barefoot dance party.

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Rock N’ Roller from The Gooch Palms

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goochI first caught wind of The Gooch Palms last year when they released a nice little EP, but this new single is just so damn good you wouldn’t want to miss rocking this out really loud.  It’s a simple formula, seemingly, with just guitar and drums and male/female vocal interplay.  But, very few bands really pull this off to a degree where you’re coming back begging for more, unless it’s incredible; this song is one such incredible track.  This track comes off the group’s NOVOS LP, which will be released by Anti-Fade on October 4th.  I don’t even have to listen to the rest of the record because this song alone makes it worthy of one of my album’s of the year.

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New Album from Twin Library

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twinlibraryI like to spend my weekend searching the old Interwebs for great music that a lot of people have ignored, and I didn’t have to go too far to find Twin Library, who I’ve talked about before.  The group quietly released They Were Marked as Targets this weekend, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed spinning the record over the last few hours.  It’s really subtle indie rock with quiet melodies and memorable lyrics, making the perfect soundtrack for the gently sweeping change in Fall weather.  The band has been kind enough to offer up the album for the PWYW price, and as always, we suggest you donate something to keep great music coming our way.

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Download: Twin Library – Range [MP3]

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