• Rock N’ Recipes: R.E. Seraphin

    As we continue our Rock n’ Recipes feature, we wanted to reach out to our old friend R.E. Seraphin, who has connections all the way to one of the earliest

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  • Rock n’ Recipes: Outer World

    Hopefully you took our suggestion last week when we encouraged you to give a listen to Who Does the Music Love, the debut LP from Outer World. Members of the

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  • ATH Top Songs – 2023

    Well, we did it folks. We made it through another year. Your ATH crew was busy as ever, posting well over 1,000 songs this year(!!!), sharing album reviews, and covering

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  • Top Albums for Nathan

    Honestly, I thought about foregoing a year-end list this year. I mean, if you read our site, you know what we love. But, list making can be fun, especially if

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  • Rock n’ Recipes: Lightheaded

    One of the more pleasant musical surprises, for me anyways, has been New Jersey’s Lightheaded. They just released the Good Good Great EP, a teaser of sorts for their forthcoming

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Stream Shy Mirror’s When Nothing Is Next

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shymirrorsA few months back I was excited for you to hear new music from Shy Mirrors, Sweden’s latest purveyors of great poppy punk rock. Now you can stream the entirety of When Nothing Is Next, their latest album. It’s almost like a pop version of Guided by Voices, employing a lot of similar guitar sounds, only with larger hooks for listeners…akin to Austin’s Slow. There’s not a song on this whole record that I didn’t enjoy, and with short tracks, it’s easy to fall in love, then press repeat to start enjoying yourself all over again. Stream it below and get you some!

Tempest le Mans Give You Perfect Nost-Pop

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unnamed-55It’s Friday, which means that most of y’all are probably ready to break free from the chains of the day job and enjoy a nice summer weekend. One way to make that feeling happen a little early is to jam this oddly nostalgic and juvenile tune from Tempest le Mans that will have you thinking about your first crushes once again. The whole vibe of this song is a little surfy and a little jangly, with a killer bit of guitar solo at the end that is sure to check your box for the jam of the day. Vocally, Nathan Castiel brings emotion and pep with his nasal tone that and shows his full range on the choruses. Did I mention that this song includes horns to really round things out at the end; while the subject nature of the track is juvenile, the track is supremely mature pop perfection.

 

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Premiere: New Pop from The Chairman Dances

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thechairmandancesA few weeks ago I was introduced to The Chairman Dances, and here I am fortunate enough to share a brand new track with you today. It’s another piece of literary pop, like a unique blend of Mountain Goats and Dent May. And, like all great pop tunes, it’s the texturing and careful touches that make the track; listen through this song for the fuzzy underbelly that leaves ample room for the vocals to really take off. Pop music needs more songwriters like this, both playful and thoughtful all at once. Next week you can grab their new effort Time Without Measure via Black Rd. Records!

 

Huge Hooks from Fatal Jamz

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fataljamzFridays are for fun, and in that search for music to coincide with your good times, you should include this Fatal Jamz track. It’s almost like a blend of 80s club hits, smashing against power pop; there’s a synthetic bounce to the track, and that vocal hook is something so delicious that I can’t turn it off! This tune appears on the band’s new album, Coverboy, which looks to be a rather playful effort you can put on repeat; it’ll be released by Lolipop Records on September 30th.

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More New Music from EZTV

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eztvWhen EZTV dropped their debut, I was in awe; it was a bit of a rehash of the old school 70s rock, though done refreshingly. Now, they’ve turned things softer, still looking back, although these songs are so pop-tastic that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to turn away. There’s something in the chorus, and the way the song’s spirit is picked up at the 1.5 minute mark, that just grabs me by the ears. Might be a touch of nostalgia, but it boils down to great songwriting in my mind. High in Place should be another enjoyable outing from the group; it’s released on September 30th via Captured Tracks.

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Enjoying New Music from The Tyde

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thetydeInitially, it was simply the song from The Tydethat caught my ear. Slow start, sort of like the Christopher Owen work on the latter Girls record. Then a counter female vocal addedan extra layer that broadened my adoration. Yet that wasn’t enough, as I was solidly sold when reading that Bernard Butler of Suede joined in on this song. I mean, that alone is enough to get you to listen to this track, but what you’ll ultimately leave with is a piqued interest in Darren 4, the band’s new LP that arrives on September 9th.

Show Preview: Austin Jukebox #4 – Saturday @ Beerland

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jukeboxAs of right now, there’s a very very top secret guest headlining this event at Beerland Saturday night. We’ve been told it’ll either have all of Austin running to the venue…or you’ll just say “I don’t know who that is.” But…guests aside…the line-up of openers is remarkable enough to get you out on Saturday night. Jerry DeCicca(of the Black Swans) will set the mood for you early on, opening the night shortly after doors at 9 PM. Then you’ve got the powerhouse noisemakers from Burnt Skull, who always remind me that I need to go back and revisit Sewer Birth, their album from 12XU. Then of course, you get one of Austin’s most underrated, Knife in the Water…who have great news themselves…with an album on the way, and a reissue on vinyl too. All in all, even if you don’t know the headliner…don’t you wanna end up at Beerland? Stay tuned on twitter and Facebook for news of this very special guest!

Tickets for the show will be a measly $5 at the door!

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Infectious Dream Pop From Suburban Living

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unnamed-54Suburban Living, out of Philadelphia, have signed to 6131 Records for the release of their second album. They’re making dream pop with major electronic influences, as you’ll hear in the song below called “Come True,” which begins with those bouncing synths. As the track progresses and builds, you get shimmery guitars as well as hazy vocals to complete the dream pop vibes that Suburban Living do very well. Look out forAlmost Paradise, which will be out October 7th via 6131 Records.

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Fresh Power Pop Punk from Sonic Avenues

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sonicavesAnother day, another hit from Dirtnap Records. Really, the story should be that Sonic Avenues continue to impress me with their walk between power pop and pop punk, similar to the work of label mates Mind Spiders. That being said, there’s always a shinier side in their tracks, but the breakdown in the middle of this tune feels more sinister, so perhaps their new effort, Disconnector, will have the band expanding on their near-perfect sound. Turn it up loud, listen to the anthemic chorus, and get yourself to the record store on October 7th.

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Bluesy Folk Rock From Julia Jacklin

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unnamed-53Australia tends to give us some pretty great gifts music-wise, and Julia Jacklin, originally from the Blue Mountains, is no exception to this. The track below, “Coming of Age,” shows off the skills that Jacklin has. The sound is pretty big from the beginning; the guitars are hazy and garage-tinged, but the vocals are quite the folk-rooted croon. It’s a right catchy and delightful number that hybrids two different genres quite flawlessly. Jacklin is new to the music scene, which makes this track all the more impressive. Make sure to look out for more from Jacklin, and get ready forDon’t Let The Kids Win, which will be out October 7th via Polyvinyl Records.

 

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