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Sweden’s The Sounds are definitely one of my guilty pleasures, and I am not going to shy away from their catchy new-wave influenced pop-rock. Not to mention the fact that singer Maja is one hell of a front-woman. Now, the band have a new album coming out in June, and here is the first single off said album.
Download: The Sounds – No One Sleeps When I’m Awake [MP3]
If you’re looking for a quiet evening of music on Wednesday night, Damien Jurado should provide an intimate and memorable set at Cactus Cafe. The show starts at 8:30pm with tickets on sale now for $12.50. Here’s that live track from Daytrotter we posted a few months ago.
Download: Damien Jurado – Ohio(live) [MP3]
Do you need a little morning pick me up? Check out the new tune from Future of the Left, the UK band that formed out of the ashes of Mclusky. This new single, off their forthcoming album for 4AD Records, is sure to kick start your day, and have you looking forward to the release of their new album.
Download: Future of the Left – Arming Eritrea [MP3]
It’s finally here. You’ve been waiting all Spring; you’ve even bought your tickets, and now the 2009 ACL lineup is here. I won’t lie, the headliners aren’t really doing anything for me, esepecially because of my extreme hatred for Dave Mathews Band. But, there are some killer bands that will be gracing smaller stages that you’ll definitely want to check out such as Sonic Youth, Phoenix, Grizzly Bear, The Dodos, Passion Pit and the Walkmen. You can still buy tickets for a measly $185 here.
Electro-pop band Passion Pit are about to release a new album called Manners on May 18th in the UK and May 26th in the US. About a month ago we heard “The Reeling” from the new album, and now the band is dropping more new tracks our way. This latest preview of the upcoming LP is called “Moth’s Wings” and is slowly becoming one of my songs of the year. Enjoy.
Download: Passion Pit – Moth’s Wings [MP3]
Canadian indie band Most Serene Republic are ready to throw some new music your way after the success of their 2007 album Population. This new album will be called …And The Ever Expanding Universe which features first single “Heavens to Purgatory” available for download/stream below. You can pick this one up July 14th on Arts & Crafts.
Download: Most Serene Republic – Heavens to Purgatory [MP3]
This new White Denim song has been tearing up the internet over the last few days. It’s called “Mirrored and Reversed” and will appear on the band’s upcoming LP Fits. You can get that one on June 22nd in the UK via Full Time Hobby. No word yet on when that one will be available state side.
Download: White Denim – Mirrored and Reverse [MP3]
Damn you Daytrotter! We promised these people no more posts about Glasvegas and then you go and do this! What we’re talking about is a new series of live performances on the Daytrotter website featuring bands recorded during SXSW. The sessions are extra special because each band takes a few of their songs and turns them into acoustic mini-ballads. Right now the site has sessions posted by our very own Strange Boys and of course ATH favorite Glasvegas. Check out this cry yourself to sleep at night version of Geraldine (also one of our songs of ’08). Keep checking back to daytrotter often as more sessions are said to be on the way.
Download: Glasvegas – Geraldine (live/acoustic) [MP3]
It’s 3:30 in the morning and you’ve had your fair share of oat sodas, not to mention all that Makers Mark, yet the party at your place continues to rage all around you. That asshole that wears a scarf during the summer won’t shut up about the Decemberists and the only ladies left are dating each other, it’s time to put this party out to pasture. Follow the jump for the Top 5 albums that can clear the place out so you can get your ass to bed.
These tickets have been sold out basically since the day they went on sale, but trying to a find a scalper for Saturday night’s Franz Ferdinand show at La Zona Rosa would be a smart move. The Scottish dance/rock/pop innovators will be joined on the stage by Born Ruffians out of Canada. Doors for this show are at 8pm with music starting at 9. Check craigslist for some purchasing options.
Download: Franz Ferdinand – Ulysses [MP3]
