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Listen to Thalassocracy

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thallMan, I’ve really got to pick things up here.  One of the owners of my favorite little label, Art is Hard Records, has started a new project, so I guess it’s on to me to start my own act.  The group started by Richard of AIH is titled Thalassocracy, and like a label with good tastes, this song is pretty much spot on.  The tracks got some ringing guitar work that seems to strut about in your speakers, building space for a great vocal delivery that’s short lived.  I think it’s a pretty awesome start; you won’t be able to ignore this catchy gem.

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Catchy Number from the Death of Pop

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deatI really appreciate labels that do incredibly interesting projects, which is how I feel about the new piece of work that’s coming your way soon via Art Is Hard Records.  The British label is going to be releasing a new 7″ from the Death of Pop on flexi disc, and while that’s great, they’ll also be including a 20 page zine with your order, making it more than just your ordinary 7″ single.  It’ll give you a download for their latest EP, which features the tune we’ve got here.  It’s a bit of a jangling pop song, but also holds little hints of dreamy shoegaze; combining those two elements is rarely done as well as it is below.  Take a listen, and order HERE.

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Download: The Death of Pop – Whenever [MP3]

Introducing: Nudes

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tumblr_inline_n5xvoywElU1qbkaszThere’s probably not a lot of information out there at the moment on Nudes, as the band’s a fairly new entitiy.  The group features members of Saturday’s Kids, Breathe Out and Playhouse; three rad UK groups already making a solid name for themselves.  This fresh trio have just recorded their first single, and it’s being given away as part of Art is Hard‘s Pizza Singles Series, which has been pretty spot on in 2014. On the single, it opens up with this light guitar and distant vocal, but hold on, as the group blasts off into this jangling guitar pop that’ll be sure to brigthen anyone’s Friday afternoon.  Hope you enjoy this little ditty.

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Shunkan to Release Debut with Art Is Hard

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shunkanMarina Sakimoto moved from LA to New Zealand, and from there, Shunkan has blossomed into something quite special.  Her lo-fi project is brimming with memorable harmonies wearing a shade of atmospheric noise atop.  Despite the recording opening up forcefully, it winds down with a very quiet performance from Sakimoto and her guitar.  Her EP, Honey, Milk, Blood will feature five brand new songs and is being released by Art Is Hard on a very limited cassette run.  Something enchanting this way comes.

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Download: Shunkan – Wash You Away [MP3]

New Jam from Rodents

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piizaEveryone knows how much I appreciate the hard work of the folks over at Art Is Hard Records, especially when it comes to their unique singles series, like this latest from the label’s Pizza Club Series. It’s an upbeat jam from Rodents, with similarities to other acts kicking out slacker surf jams.  The vocals and drums sort of create the sensation of riding a wave, fitting the band perfectly into the aformentioned genre.  Just figured it was a sweet jam to help you kick start your energy after lunch-induced coma.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rodents-Do-Nothing.mp3]

Download: Rodents – Do Nothing [MP3]

Missed Jams: The Courtneys + Fear of Men

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courtneysIt’s been a crazy couple of weeks, and with SXSW a week away, things don’t look to be slowing down.  In all that nonsense I’ve missed a few tracks I wanted to share with you today, both which feature incredible female singers.  The first is a jam from The Courtneys, who’ve just put this Cassingle out via Burger Records, as well as signing up for a tour with Tegan and Sara.

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The second track comes from the much-anticipated debut from Fear of Men record, Loom. It’s another sign of good things to come, and is actually being release as a limited single via Art Is Hard Records.  The official LP comes out on April 22 via Kanine.

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Pastel Colours Like Pizza

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pizzaWhy do they like pizza you ask? Well, Pastel Colours have just released their second single via the Pizza Club, which is an artistic musical endeavor put on by the excellent Art Is Hard Records.  I like the pulsating rhythm that’s murkily moving beneath the vocals in the front while the guitar lines seems to cascade into some other region.  Those of you digging the dark underbelly of the psychedelic movement will surely find yourselves fans of what’s going on in this track; this is the way that sound was supposed to be created.

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Download: Pastel Colours – She Can’t Decide [MP3]

Brooding Pop from Joey Fourr

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artreeksA new year means new music from one of my favorite little labels, Art is Hard Records.  They’ve just announced a new compilation titled Art Reeks, which is being curated in conjunction with Reeks of Efforts.  When they tossed out this new track from Joey Fourr I was pretty amazed at how incredible the former Tubelord frontman sounds.  It might be rather early in the year, but this is definitely a track that’s got a lot of longevity in terms of how many times I can play it in a row without getting distracted.  You’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t at least let yourself spin this two or three times today.

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Last Postcard Subscription from Art Is Hard

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artworks-000063026443-mboi5y-t500x500As I mentioned yesterday, and many times on these pages before, Art Is Hard is one of my favorite little labels working at the moment; I’m quite envious of their work and success.  It looks like they’re closing out the year with their final Postcard Subscription by bringing a new songs from Five Leaf Nettles, which is the project of Best Friends songwriter Jack Collister.  I really love the depth of this song; it sounds simple at first, but there’s multiple layers of a instrumentation layered beneath.  If your wise, you’ll start paying more attention to what this label has to offer.

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Download: Five Leaf Nettles – Autumn [MP3]

New Music from Warm Brains

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1421044_585658611487612_1302266135_oIt’s great watching little labels grow and blossom, and I’m continually impressed by the work of the guys over at Art Is Hard Records.  They up-the-ante on their subscription every year, and with that hard work, have afforded more time and finances to put out other works, such as this new piece from Warm Brains.  I can’t help but to hear little bits of Brit Pop lurking within the track, though it seems much more modern than that.  I guess you can say it’s a more angular version of what I hear when I listen to Teenage Fanclub.  The EP is titled Happy Accidents, and they’ll be releasing it on December 16th to wrap up a great year.

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Download: Warm Brains – Happy Accidents [MP3]

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