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Jane Leo Share Goldmine

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We have had Austin’s Jane Leo on our radar for several years now, and were fortunate that we grabbed them for our annual ATH vs SOTO SXSW party. They’re star has been on the rise, drawing from all realms of dance music to create a fresh and fun blend of pop music. This one’s got some nostalgic vibes in the chorus, pulling on the retro disco vibe in its breathy croon that seems to fall like glitter from the ceiling. It only works if the music’s hitting hard, and as ever, they’ve fleshed out hooks galore, reminiscent of what Chromeo was doing early on, mashing hooks and kitsch as one. Look for their new LP, Creature of Destruction on September 19th.

Rad Gnar Share Never Felt Like This Single

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If you need an energetic push to kickstart your Monday morning, you’ll want to have your fingers on the volume dial as you turn on this new Rad Gnar single. The Austin band have deep roots in the scene, featuring members of Breaklights and Basketball Shorts (who dropped a great LP on our label years ago!). But, with all that history, it’s nice to hear Ben and company stretching their sound beyond some of their pop punk roots into an all encompassing pop rock sound that just rips. I love the eagerness of the vocals on this, which feel more akin to a Superchunk B-side, while guitar shredding is on full display. And just because they’re banging out these feuding guitar sounds doesn’t mean they can’t bring the proper hooks…just you listen to some of the vocal melodies alone! Loving this and looking forward to the release These Past Few Years, dropping on August 29th.

Living Set Share Last Wave

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We marveled over the recent Living Set single that dropped earlier in the summer, relishing the blend of genres fueled by Quin Galavis’ musical inspiration. Now, they come to us with a new single, which furthers their sonic exploration with a softer vibe and vocals by Annecy Liddell. There’s an electronic backbone that begins the tune, providing us with a more intimate setting, accent by the snappiness of the percussive element. There are certainly rock moments, if you listen to the guitars in the background, but the group are careful with their placement, never letting them overstep until absolutely necessary…and then, they come crashing into the song like the last wave that washes all the beauty away to have us press play and start again!

The Point Announce Deluxe Edition of Maldito Animal

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Our friends over at Keeled Scales have teamed up with Spaceflight Records to provide a Deluxe Edition of the Point‘s latest record, Maldito Animal. If you haven’t visited their sound, you’re going to have to be prepared to head out on adventure, as they employ an array of grooves and influences to create this sort of global funk. The announcement of their new Deluxe Edition comes with this new single, working with a kind of Latin influenced groove that stretches the track into this cinematic feel. You’ll also hear little licks and reocording tricks that almost feel like vocals, so take a turn into the new sound. Maldito Animal DE is out on September 26th.

Day Friend Drop Parasitic Grifter Scum

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Since being turned onto Austin’s Day Friend, we’ve pretty much been the band’s hype machine, and here we are with one final track from the group before they drop their album…which is oddly enough titled Parasitic Grifter Scum. Songwriter Blake said he was jamming to a lot of krautrock, with the metronomic style of the genre dominating the way the track presents itself, driving and crunching while the lyrics have this steadied cool that crosses through the madness. Its clear at this point that the group have locked into their own sound, fusing various brands of rock n’ roll into, ultimately leaving all of their tunes feeling slightly different and loosely linked…the tunes never feel stale when rocked one after the other. Their album will be out this Fall, but if you’re in Austin tonight you can catch them tonight at Knomad!

MoonKill Drop Murderhouse Video

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Feel like there’s a lot of pomp around the Austin scene nowadays. Who’s the next big act? What will draw the big crowds or break out? Sometimes, I just want it gritty and done really well, like MoonKill. They’ve got a sound that aligns with a lot of the horror punk from its heyday, but there are also some sort of sludgy moments to the sound that give it a bit more interesting feel. The video below comes from their debut LP, and I love the opening guitar line, stabbing at the ears while feedback screeches around. Drums drop in, and the guitar dances more; the vocals come in, like they’re being transmitted from the surface of the moon, steady during the verses and growling when necessary. Some of those vocal moments are so emphatic that they create a little hook in the song, which is why I always come back to this brand of punk, as its got an edge but still feels fun. If you’re digging the sound, check out their Moonkill LP, which is available now!

Gus Baldwin Delivers Cherrywood

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I have made no secret of my admiration for Gus Baldwin; he’s one of my favorite current musicians in the Austin scene, whether that’s playing solo or working on various projects about town. Today, we’ve got a brand new track from his forthcoming solo record, and this one definitely feels like the spirit of Jay Reatard spinning through your speakers; it carries that garage punk fuel, particularly in the way that the vocals come across in the verses…sort of scratchy as they claw at melody. And that’s why I love Baldwin’s work, as this tune clearly illustrates a love for hooks galore, and you’ll get plenty of that whether from the chorus or other little pop blips that pop up in this recording. The self-titled LP will drop this October.

Stream SLUDGEcontent from J’cuuzi

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This new EP from Austin band J’cuuzi dropped a week ago, but I hadn’t really had a chance to dive into their weird world of electronica until this week, so I wanted to circle back and give SLUDGEcontent some proper love. It’s five tracks, and they’re all bangers in their own fashion. “Fame by Death” uses this propulsive groove to set up a heavenly vocal that floats until the chorus bites and spins you around. “Bad Toy” hits a little bit of a darker corner, fusing the band’s electronic sound with a bit more gothic underscoring. “You Can’t Wallow With Us” reminds me a lot of early CSS, playful and fun and built for parties. “Big Machine” operates like a B-52s/Pylon B-side, in the best way possible…and the chorus delivers every time. Closing it out with “How 2 Get Everything You Wanted 4 Free (Forever)” goes back to the darker moments, with little rays of pop sunshine breaking through at just the right moment.

Nuclear Daisies Share Toad Single

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What does one do after spending years in the shoegaze/dream-pop realm? Well, like many peers, you pivot to some of the earlier sounds, much like the folks in Nuclear Daisies are doing on their latest single. Sonically, there are elements of the current dreamy genres, though the distortion/feedback seems more like a curtain than an interactive piece; it’s the backdrop atop which the group layer Alex Gehring’s vocals and this 90s electronic groove, straddling the past of acid house and presenting it in an updated fashion. This is the latest glimpse at their new album, First Taste of Heaven, which will drop this Friday via Portrayal of Guilt.

Stella and the Very Messed Release Lack of Secrets

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The last time we checked in on Stella and the Very Messed they were delivering one of the best pop punk tracks we’ve come across on our end this year. Today, as they continue to prep the masses for their next LP, they’re really showing the group’s range and growth, working the first minute with a predominantly electronic groove operating as the background, letting Stella Maxwell control the narrative. Near the minute mark, drums kick in, guitars start to ring, and the familiarity begins to open up; they finish out the song driving an anthemic chorus into your ear, fueled by this intermingling of the electronic groove and the band’s penchant for pop rock hooks…it’s the best of both worlds. They’ll drop their Big Familiar LP September 19th via Double Helix.

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