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More New Bands w/ Jigsaw Records: The Arch Menaces

January 18, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It seems like Jigsaw Records has been on a roll the last month, announcing several new releases (not that I’m surprised). Again, they’re bringing you more new tunes, this time from The Arch Menaces. I feel like this really reminds me of the era where Nada Surf were “popular,” providing great songwriting with a heavy-handed guitar. It’s memorable and hook-laden, best fit for those who like to turn their stereos really loud. The record was actually never released, though the Aussie group recorded it in 2012, so I’m glad that Primitive Germs found a home on one of our favorite labels. Look for the album on January 21st.

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New from No Zu

January 13, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’m really excited by No Zu. In a world where people often get thrown into genres or defined by their past efforts, this group of Australians remain undefined. Think of yourself combining elements of funk, jazz, punk and other dance (hall) elements, combining them all to form an entirely new sound that you’re not likely to hear anywhere else. Seems like the gradual progression of where Chk Chk Chk and LCD Soundsystem crashed into the sound the Clash left behind at the end of their career. It’s rad, and this track will be featured on their new album, Afterlife, which is released by Chapter Music on February 5th.

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Enjoy This New World Champion Tune

November 9, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

We obviously don’t have too much to share with the world today as we just made it through a party weekend and we figure most people are avoiding new music for the day. You know us though, we’re going to share new tunes everyday and this song called “Shakes” by Australian band World Champion is my jam for Monday. It’s sort of like old MGMT meets current Tame Impala. To me, that sounds like a recipe for delight. Enjoy.

World Champion will drop their new Avocado Galaxy EP on December 4th via Future Classic.

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New Aussie Find: Meet the Miners

October 20, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

In case you couldn’t tell about my adoration for all things Oceanic, I reckoned I’d got on a hunt for something brand new that might brighten your day. It’s a little band by the name of Miners, and man, their Pala EP is a pretty special listen. I chose the track below, as it provides a little energetic kick to your day, but you’ll find dreamier gazier undertones in some of the other songs contained within its confines. It did just come out on tape in AUS, but the rest of us can just pick it up HERE.

<a href="http://strangepursuits.bandcamp.com/album/pala-ep">Pala EP by Miners</a>

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Terrible Truths Finally Prep Debut

October 16, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I feel like it’s been a long time coming, but it looks like the debut from Australia’s Terrible Truths is finally on its way. Several singles have floated about for years, and this is the second official single from the band. It’s got an angular punch to it, tied in with a playful bounce to keep the groove running. There’s a whole lot to love from the vocal delivery; it’s almost bratty, but in an indifferent sort of way rather than just an angst-ridden tirade. Honestly, it’s all really refreshing, and it feels like the band is doing so much right with this tune. Their self-titled debut is out this week courtesy of Bedroom Suck Records.

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Tourist Dollars is my Tuesday Jam

October 6, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

When this track first played upon my speakers, I thought that the vocals resembled the longing in the voice of Tim Cohen (Fresh & Onlys/Magic Trick). And, that’s all well and good, as Tim’s one of my favorites, but the music of Tourist Dollars is far different, playing upon the cleaner realm of shoegaze and shimmering indiepop. There’s that circular progression in the guitars, leaving plenty of space for the vocals to soar brightly in the front of the track. For now, this is just a one off single the band have released while they work on their forthcoming debut, slated for a 2016 release.

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Brand New ATH Records Single: The Ocean Party

September 8, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’ve stayed relatively close to home with our ATH Records label, but as I’ve previously mentioned, I’m rather ecstatic to be releasing the newest album from Australia’s the Ocean Party, along with Spunk Records. Their latest single is precisely the reason I agreed to get involved with the act; it has this bubbling post-punk bass line, then swings into this luscious bit of angular guitar pop. It’s short, sweet and finds its way straight to your soul. They’ve titled the new record, Light Weight, and it’s US release date is currently being pushed to January.

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Hey New Woollen Kits Jam

September 3, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I had no idea the Woollen Kits were even working on new music; they’ve been relatively quiet since their last album, Four Girls. That being said, there’s never a bad time for these guys to put out new tracks, as their relaxed pop fits right into the modern indie rocker playlist. There’s some deeper vocal tones on their songs, which always makes me feel like your favorite Aussie jangle pop band is covering Beat Happening…and that’s a compliment of the highest form. You can grab the below tune on a brand new 7″ from RIP Society, but hurry, good stuff never lasts.

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Did You Listen to The Goon Sax Yet

September 1, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I love Aussie label Chapter Music, but it looks like they’re about to really knock it out of the park with their new signing The Goon Sax. They just signed the teenage band, and it sounds remarkably like a wonderful blend of Violent Femmes and Go-Betweens…ultimately making for the best music combination ever. It’s filled with an infectious bounce and a remarkably unique, yet familiar, vocal delivery. They’ll be releasing Up to Anything early next year via the label, so stay tuned for another incredible single soon!

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Throwback Rocker From Gold Class

August 25, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

Melbourne based Gold Class has been picking up lots of positive praise recently online and I figured we should be talking about this promising band as well. Below you can find the groups latest single entitled “Furlong”. Expect some throwback style, sluggish and heavy styles here for fans of all things old school. Call me a fan.

You can pick up It’s You on September 4th via Felte.

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