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Touch Girl Apple Blossom Announce Graceful

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I’m a longtime champion of Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and we’ve been patiently waiting to inform you of their signing to one of my personal favorite labels, K Records/Perennial. The legendary label has had their hands in some great indiepop, especially of late, and TGAP knock it out of the park on their debut single here. They drop in dueling guitar lines instantly, letting the jangles rip before Olivia enters the scene with her vocal performance; I also don’t want to overhype the angular guitar notes, as the group has a ridiculously solid rhythm section that builds the infectious nature of their work beneath the surface. Olivia’s vocals are picture perfect too; she has this great knack to sit within the rhythm, bouncing her syllables in unison, but these slight vocal twists like the tonal change at the 40 second mark just melt you to the floor. We couldn’t be happier for the group, and we’re looking forward to grabbing Graceful on May 15th. Also…they’ll be touring through March with Good Flying Birds, so keep your eyes out for a show near you!

Bayonne Returns with Multiphase

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What better way to kick off a week of musical discovery by hitting up the locals here in Austin. We’ve covered Bayonne forever, and bathing in the organic electronica Roger crafts is infinitely rewarding. While the vocals have this bright dreaminess, sort of sailing atop the track, my ear keeps going to the piano/keyboard line that holds the track together; it goes up and down and up and down, allowing the project to layer and texturize atop it, so it feels almost like the rhythmic accent of the track. You can crank up the volume and let it hit hard, or tone it down and let the song nip at your ears, but either way, you’ll not be disappointed in pressing play.

Paper Sister Share Turn Into Me

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When you press play on the below Paper Sister tune, you’re instantly met with a growling guitar and thundering beat; it sets up a darkened realm where the group allow for their mixture of 90s alternative rock and shoegaze swirl into one powerful sound. I love the way one of the guitars is stabbing through the madness, matching the rhythmic punch, all of it while howling vocals soar atop. Pulling back briefly in spots lets the noise bubble up to the surface, only to tug it back into their penchant for pop sensibility. It’s a well defined mixture of your favorite sounds, and one that continues to shine the spotlight on this Austin outfit.

Show Preview: Shame @ Mohawk (1.31)

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I apologize I haven’t done my part on the local show scene as much as I would like; I can only do so much! But, I had to throw my two cents into the wind and hope that you’ll all brave the cold on Saturday night and come out and catch Shame in what I hope is their triumphant return to Texas. They’ll arrive into town on Saturday night on the back of the drastically overlooked Cuthroat LP; my friend said the OKC show last night was absolutely bonkers. They’re in town with Ghostwoman, and the show’s a fairly reasonable time, so grab your jacket and grab one the last remaining tickets! Going to throw up an old school jam to get you stoked! Tickets are available HERE.

 

Don’t Get Lemon Share Matrimony Video

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If you live in Austin, or the surrounding areas, you might have caught the new Don’t Get Lemon single on the 101X Homegrown radio show this past Sunday evening. But, you now have access to the video treatment of the song, fully embracing the nostalgia and the flashing homage to great 80s MTV. Musically, they let the synth work roll over and over, dropping glittering notes atop thumping grooves that should prove exciting. The verses definitely entertain with their energetic punch, though you’ll also find brief little interludes that highlight the craft of the Austin trio. Their bandcamp page has three different versions of the tune, and the accapella is definitely an interesting way to view the group’s craft!

Living Set Release The Party’s Over Video

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One of our favorite local bands to emerge last year was Living Set, a band of seasoned Austin vets who delivered their debut LP, Last Wave. But, their creative juices are flowing, as they’ve quickly returned with what might be their best tune yet! The track opens up with a bounding piano line accented by some twisting guitar notes; the feathered vocal entrance almost feels like you’re finding the band on the edge of Stereolab territory. That vibe persists, but they stretch it into their own territory as they arrive at the chorus; the heavy riffs ringing behind Annecy’s voice are perfect, walking the band between pop and rock. Each time they hit that chorus, more magic is revealed, and Lidell’s performance is cemented as nothing short of spectacular. Plus, the band’s Quin Galavis filmed the video footage, which features many of our friends (including ATH Records artist David Israel!). Hoping these creative juices keep flowing as this tune finds the band in peak form!

Daily Worker Share The New Insicerity

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Seems to be a great day for really solid rock vibes, which doesn’t mean they all have to hit you over the head. Just listen to this new tune from Austin band Daily Worker, who manages to bring a whole lot of swagger to an acoustic strum. After years in Cotton Mather, Harold Whit Williams knows how to provide listeners with the perfect hook, but it might be the accompanying vocals behind his voice on this one that cement the joy, almost bringing in a late 60s classic rock swell…which isn’t too far off from the meandering psychedelic guitar notes. Always great to hear new music from the project, and even better news that they’ll release Prefab Maverick via our friends at Repeating Cloud on February 20th.

BS Return with Dead Flowers

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It’s always a good sign when the Austin scene can kick start the year with solid tunes, particularly as BS has always supplied us with hook-laden vibes that wiggle between indie rock and electronica. On their latest track, “Dead Flowers,” the band are offering up a really solid blend of the two, and while there’s a certain familiarity to the approach, they build in so many light twists and turns that their sound feels freshened. If you pull your ear closely, you can hear the chugging of the guitars in the far-off, allowing them to come up front before they stutter right back into another verse. Plot twists, hooks and grooves? Thanks BS!

Paper Sister Drop Destroyer Single

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Austin outfit Paper Sister have churned out several hits this year, and it looks like they’re ending 2025 with another banger. This tune begs for patience, however, as the tune broods, twists and turns for two minutes, allowing guitars to snake through the landscape as the bass growls. In between, the riffs build some solid tension, all of it finally hitting the musical apex just as you cross the two minute mark. It’s there when the group unleash their magic, letting the guitars growl as you get some vocal yips to keep the tune just on the right side of playfulness. Expect a debut EP from the group in 2026.

Thanks Light Drop Costa Rica Video

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As we were in the midst of the Summer season here in Texas, fellow Austinites Thanks Light dropped the charming little “Costa Rica” single, which we gladly covered for its beachy, sun-drenched joy. Now, as the weather locks us into the cold, and as we crave those beach vibes, the group have crafted a fun little video to celebrate the dream to “bring Costa Rica to me.” If you missed the tune the first go round, this gives you a chance to bask in the natural warmth, then give a special shoutout to the band’s own Zane Ruttenberg who animated the video. Get warm!

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