Circling Back to Ugly Moon

Up in Rhode Island, Ugly Moon quietly dropped their self-titled LP, but man, I love this opening tune, and perhaps today it’s got that yearning forcefulness you’re seeking in your week. When you first meet it, you’ll find it difficult to pick your favorite aspect; I loved the crunchy ring of the guitars, feeling every bit like a pop version of GBV. But, then, there’s this pain in the first vocal you get, a sort or world-weariness, and that’s a special vibe that can’t be replicated, nor well explained I imagine. It’s a big powerful statement, and one that should lead you into listening to their new LP!

Last Week’s Jams (2.23 – 2.27)

When it rains it pours, and if we’re looking back in time, last week it was pouring with great jams and great records. Whether I was bopping to new Winspear signing Swapmeet, or cranking up that new She’s Green single, there just wasn’t enough time to cover it all. I mean, there was new Voxtrot, new Heavenly…and even Ceremony dropped a live LP, and that’s just the good records that hit. We had new music from Accessory and Season 2, plus new jams from King Tuff and Deary. If you click play below, you’re in for a good hour or more of sweet music, so what are you waiting for?

 

Announcing the SOTO vs ATH Showdown (Sponsored by 101x Homegrown)

The new schedule forced a lot of changes in the SXSW lineup, and we expected some changes to our yearly Side One Track One vs AustinTownHall annual show at Hotel Vegas. It looked like we might not be able to pull it off, but the great folks at the venue swooped in to save the show, albeit in a bit of a limited fashion. Love working with John Laird, who also runs the 101X Homegrown Live show, and he helps keep this ship organized and running tight!

Here’s a list of bands: Glaze, Dossey, Club Coma, Gummy Fang, Hikes, Grocery Bag, French Film, Commercial Breaks, New Strangers, Nervous, BRUCE, The Lovely Sparrows, Living Set, Paper Sister, Daphne Tunes.

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Friday Album Streams: Heavenly, Voxtrot, Common Holly + More

Today is an unbelievably crowded day on the release scene, and well, we figured we’d point you in the right direction of a few of our favorite releases that hit today. There honestly are so many, and all you have to do it just hang out on the site and stream until you can stream no more! Hit the jump and find something to adore! You can also play the fun game of 7 Degrees of ATH Records too!

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Pet Owner Shares Mind Tricks + Drops Second Nature

There are a ton of great records coming out today, and a lot of those are what we would call “heavy-hitters,” so I wanted to make sure that I gave some time to Pet Owner, who releases their Second Nature LP today! Figure if I give some love to this single, then maybe that will encourage you to go and stream the whole LP. On this number, Lea Mathis’ angelic voice is the dominating factor; it’s fragile and light, building with power just as the song does. This is one of the varying tunes on the record illustrating her skills as a bedroom pop creator; you’ll find the LP blends acoustic elements with studio production, to brilliant effect. If you’re looking for something a little left of the dial, then jump HERE to stream Second Nature…or check it below the single.

From October Share A Speedtrain Rushing By

Don’t let the title of this tune catch you thinking about speed, as the latest single released by From October is more of a pleasantry, a sedate piece of sublime pop feels. The guitar tones are careful, creeping around every little bit of melody presented through the vocals. Those vocals are softened, hitting the perfect note with every syllable, as you watch the song blow by through your speakers; there’s a gradual feel too, enabling the symbolic rush of the train to blow across your room as you fall in love with this song. Such a joy to listen here.

 

She’s Green Share Mettle Video

After sitting quietly for a few years, She’s Green have been on a roll the last year, releasing Chrysalis EP, and now a brand new track readied for the masses. Opening with a delicately ringing guitar, Zofia Smith haunts the front of the mix with this ghostly melody; then, discordant riffs echo and the song blasts through your speakers, a tsunami of noise shaking the walls. Despite echoes of noise that pervade the song’s background, Smith’s voice is like a sugary tractor beam, pulling you into the center of the song with this striking melody you won’t want to ignore. They’ve got a huge slate of shows throughout the Spring, so keep your eyes peeled as they come to a city near you!

Comedy Share Hate Machine + New 7″

If you were checking on the Melbourne seem, as we’re wont to do, then you likely caught Comedy‘s latest “LA Perfume,” which is the A-side to their new 7″. Today, they unleash the B-side, and man, this is definitely a case of the B-Side was better (not that the A-side is bad!). “Hate Machine” swings in with this proto-punk bravado, every bit sounding like the ghost of Television; I love the way the vocals switch into a more pop-oriented glam note too, letting the tune keep some swagger while sucking you deep within. If you’re nostalgic for old school punk, but love the modern twist, crank this one up! Grab the 7″ HERE.

Rural France Announce Sloths

There are two things that are certain in life: death and pop hits from Meritorio Records. Today, along with a new LP from Fort Not, they’ve announced that there’s a new Rural France LP in the works, with the delicious single hanging below. This is a snappy number from the UK outfit, entering on the back of some cymbal crashes as the vocals and guitars attempt to match the hook of the rhythm section. Those vocals have a bit of swagger to them, albeit in a fashion that seems a touch playful, matching the group’s penchant for huge pop licks. I can imagine the chorus erupting in the live setting; you can almost envision them all stepping to the mic in synchronized fashion as the audience screams along. Look for Sloths this May via Meritorio Records.

Premiere: Palm Ghosts Drop Indie Pop Hit

Nashville’s Palm Ghosts are true veterans of the indie rock game, holding a massive discography of tunes over their 10+ years in the game. Just last October they dropped the sleeper hit of the year with their Content Providers LP, and look to continue the feverous paces into the new year. Our premiere today features this new track called “Something’s Off,” which to me, shows a slightly softer touch to the group with more hints of indie pop an synths, compared to prior, heavier work. Post-punk meets a new wave, indie pop gem. Stay tuned for more as the band surely has no plans to slow down.

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