New Music from Super Melody

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Those in New York need to get ready, as Super Melody is set to invade the United States, with the majority of the dates slated in NYC.  The group is made up primarily of James Cecil, formerly of Architecture In Helsinki.  He’s coming to support the release of his record, Destination Unknown (which is not a reference to Rancid lyrics, sadly).  You’ll notice that there’s still an influence of AIH here, just with some of the samples, but the song below will show you a more electronic feel, reminiscent of bands like Hot Chip.  So, even if we’re not all in New York or California, at least we can appreciate a little dance party action.

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Download: Super Melody – Tinder Hearted [MP3]

New (ish) Jam from Cats and Cats and Cats

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It’s not always easy to keep track of the bevy of bands coming out of the UK, but Cats and Cats and Cats have been around for some time.  I loved their last record, If I’d Had an Atlas, so I’m really excited to bring you a new tune off their recently released Motherwhale album.  This time around, they’ve picked up the pace, giving you a little bit more power to their blend of folk and pop, making for a stellar listen all the way til’ the end. It’s the sort of record that leaves you with a huge smile on your face; that’s never a bad way to wrap up your listening experience.

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Download: Cats And Cats And Cats – Celebration [MP3]

Show Preview: Scattered Trees @ Lamberts’s (8/8)

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Date 8/8/11
Location Lamberts
Doors 930pm
Tickets $10 @ Frontgate

Up and coming indie band Scattered Trees are making a stop into Austin tonight at Lambert’s and I’d recommend checking it out.  Touring and playing in support on the night is Alternate Routes.  Sure some of you may be thinking about that Decemberist’s show, but I think I’d pick this one instead.  Just sayin’.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Four_Days_Straight.mp3]

Download: Scattered Trees – Four Days Straight [MP3]

New Music from Strawberry Whiplash

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Strawberry Whiplash is one of those great band’s that unfortunately seems to fly beneath the radar of the masses.  I’m not sure why, as the simple pop formula of Laz and Sandra is nothing short of perfect, and you’d be silly to say otherwise.  The group’s been hard at work prepping their next album for your sunny travels, titled Hits in the Car, and it should be out later this year.  But, you won’t have to wait too much longer for new tunes, as the band is set to release a new 7″ for the single, “Stop, Look and Listen.”  Laz has been kind enough to allow us to share this great B-Side with you, which I’m sure will leave you salivating for more from Strawberry Whiplash.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Another-Rainy-Day-In-Glasgow.mp3]

Download: Strawberry Whiplash – Another Rainy Day In Glasgow [MP3]

Friday Top 5: Heat-Related Songs

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When the humidity is so thick you can cut it with a knife and the seats of your car actually burn your skin, it can be hard to enjoy summer. We have all been dealing with this 100+ degree weather that continues to make us miserable, so might as well suck it up the rest of the summer and listen to some tracks that makes us forget how high the temperature really is. The heat ain’t nothin’ new. These old tracks have captured the meaning of summer, love, and the sweltering heat; and make the heat a bit more bearable.

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New Track From Pajama Club

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How often do we get to mention Crowded House on this website?  Probably never if I had to guess… Well today is the day with a new project and single from Crowded House front man Neil Finn’s new project known as Pajama Club.  This new song “These Are Conditions” will appear on a new self-titled album due out September 13th on on Lester Records.  That beat building throughout the track is just sick nasty.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/These_Are_Conditions.mp3]

Download: Pajama Club – These Are Conditions [MP3]

New Music From Rob Crow

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I’ve long been a fan of post-emo band Pinback, and the subdued yet powerful vocals of leading man Rob Crow.  Fans like me can find a new tune below called “Sophistructure” from Mr. Crow recorded outside of his membership in Pinback.  The song is just a taste of a new solo album entitled He Thinks He’s People due out October 18th on Temporary Residence.  As is the case with most front men, the song comes across as one taken from his long time band’s catalog (which I’m in support of BTW).  We’re currently only offering this as a stream, but will let ya know when an MP3 is cool for download.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RobCrow-Sophistructure-2.mp3]

New Tunes from WATERS

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You might know Van Pierszalowski from Port O’ Brien, but he’s beginning to make waves of his own under the name of WATERS. He’s already tossed out one tune earlier this year, and now here comes another stunner from the songwriter, prepping for his debut, Out in the Light, which comes out via TBD Records on September 20th. His voice seems to waiver just the slightest bit, giving a hint of an edge to the gentle track that slowly begins to unfold.  It’s like a more pristine Mile Benjamin Anthony Robinson, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Enjoy this number.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/WATERS-O-Holy-Break-Of-Day.mp3]

Download: WATERS – O Holy Break Of Day [MP3]

Show Review: Arctic Monkeys @ Stubbs

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The show preview mentioned the potential to be drenched in sweat. Many were. It was hot. Stubb’s staff was kind enough to throw bottles of water into the crowd that wouldn’t dare give up their spots down front for something as silly as fluids.

Alex Turner and the boys picked a helluva time to play an outside show in Austin, but touring in support of a recently released album sometimes requires scheduling to be less than perfect. It was a frenzied atmosphere, softened slightly by summer. To their credit, I recall the phrase “If you ask us, it’s not hot enough” being used to get the crowd even more worked up. The Arctic Monkeys put on a brilliant performance with openers Young Buffalo earning their deserved buzz.

More details and plenty of pics after the break…

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