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Fresh Music from Sweet Baboo

babsI’ve mentioned the pop work of Sweet Baboo before; his work draws upon that classic approach to British pop songwriting, which is why he’s found a home with Moshi Moshi Music.  Speaking of his label, they’ve just offered up a brand new track from the songwriter, landing him in territory akin to both Antony and the Wave Pictures; I know it sounds strange, but you’ll understand exactly what I’m saying when you spend some time with the tune.  There’s the vocal and the intricate process in the recording itself that brings these things to mind.  Tell me what you think.

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Download: Sweet Baboo – Home [MP3]

Check Out This Band Semicircle

semiAndrew McFarland is no stranger to composing an album.  After all, he was a member of Reptar, but his new project Semicircle takes on an entirely different vibe than what one might expect from him.  It’s interesting that this release should come on the heels, too, of Bedhead‘s compilation, as it takes notes from the slow-core masters, drawing on their delicate touches and cinematic appeal.  The entire listen to the band’s album, Blown Breeze, Grown Grass and We Are Part of the Earth, bears such marks, so if it’s your style, look for the full length to come out on December 9th.

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Download: Semicircle – Mechanism of Erasure [MP3]

Austin Spotlight: Matthew Squires and Learning Disorders

mathewsMatthew Squires and Learning Disorders jumped into the Austin music scene in 2012, crafting their own blend of acoustic-influenced pop music.  This week the group announced that they’ll be releasing a brand new record, Where the Music Goes to Die.  Musically, there’s this obvious brightness, from the bouncing of the guitar work to the defined airy quality of Squires’ voice.  Lyrically, there seems to be this incredible bit of honesty from the artist, or any artist for that matter. The lyrics show a song that’s presented as is…there’s no pretense, it might not even be complete, it’s just the perfect capturing of a musician’s work in time. You’ll be able to grab their new album on December 2nd.

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Download: Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders – Echo [MP3]

Show Preview: We Were Promised Jetpacks @ Mohawk (11.11)

knocking_down_the_walls_with_we_were_promised_jetpacks_gigimageI know a lot of you are recovering from a long weekend at Fun Fun Fun Fest, but maybe the rest of you are interested in having a great night out with the cold weather creeping in.  The perfect band to enjoy that weather is Scottish act We Were Promised Jetpacks, who we’ve really enjoyed watching grow over their last few albums; we even managed an interview a few years back at Fun Fest.  Also, long time ATH faves Twilight Sad will bring their gloomy post-pop to the stage on the same evening, which makes the bill even more enticing to our ears. Both bands have new albums to celebrate as well. Tickets are $16 bucks, and the doors open at 6:30 PM, so come early and hang with B.Gray and I on our Manniversary.

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Download: We Were Promised Jetpacks – Act On Impulse [MP3]

Bedroom Guitar Pop from the Bleaders

bleederSimplicity is the name of the game here.  The Bleaders is more or less a one-man project from Chris Leader, crafting these catchy little guitar pop songs in the solitude of his own home.  He just tossed up a nice little track for consumption via Art Is Hard the other day, and it’s definitely worth some listening attention.  There’s a guitar track recorded atop a fuzzy distorted guitar, all the while lamenting Leader’s inability to write songs as good as Brian Wilson.  It’s a basic track, even down to the production, but sometimes those are the tracks that hit the hardest. He’s got tons of other tracks to download, so check out the link above for more catchy tunes.

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Download: The Bleaders – Brian’s Nose [MP3]

 

Introducing Bay Uno

bayunoI so wish I had had this track on Friday evening after the kids had left my hood and gone their merry way home.  As I settled around a fire with friends and some adult beverages, this tune would have been perfectly fitting, just as the cold of Fall barely made its way into Austin.  This New York artist is crafting music that begs for some communal listening; it’s the sort of Americana-inspired folk music that asks you to grab a friend and just enjoy the companionship of great friends.  I expect to hear more like-minded tunes when Bay Uno releases his debut LP some time in the next year.

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Download: Bay Uno – River [MP3]

Love = Hunck

hunckReally been stuck in a musical rut.  Feel like the last few things I posted were all up in the same vein; I love that style, but I needed something a little bit different.  For me, this little drifting piece of pop music from Hunck is perfect to help me overcome my blues.  The London band just have this feeling that provides this chilled out warmth; it’s almost exactly what I was looking for.  I say that, and yet I’ll probably post a bunch more rock and roll songs tomorrow.  For now, just let your day wind to a close with this great little number.

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Download: Hunck – Something Missing [MP3]

Brand New EP from Scooterbabe

scooterEarlier this summer I brought you a discovery, Scooterbabe, who I hit upon by way of looking into Athens Intensified.  The band often get classified as a noisy indiepop act, and that’s definitely present in their sound, though I also hear other elements like Braid or Promise Ring in their newest EP.  If you know me, you know that all those elements are certainly things I’m interested in, so I’m excited to share a tune with you.  I have a sneaking suspicion that there are others who love this sound as much as I do, so head over to the group’s page now and pick up their new EP, along with a great digital booklet.

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Download: Scooterbabe – Last Year Was Alright [MP3]

AlternaJam from Broadbay

plasticeneIt’s that time of the month when I bring you something tasty from the dudes at Art is Hard Records. This time around, as they near the wrap-up of this year’s Pizza Singles Series, they bring you a free tune from Broadbay.  The band has a foot that’s planted firmly in the annals of 90s guitar rock, though I won’t be complaining.  There’s some soloing from the guitar, steady vocal delivery, and hook that keeps you coming from more.  Tune in, turn up, and drive fast; you’ll have some fun here.

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Download: Broadbay – Plasticine Dream [MP3]

Captured Tracks Signs MOURN

mourn‘Four nerds playing music and shit at the doors of hell.’  That’s right, that’s the band’s self-ascribed motto, which is a pretty bold statement if you’re looking to break into the indie music scene.  It’s even more telling that the band’s made up of a bunch of Spanish teens; that sort of exuberance can’t be captured on tape. Or can it? MOURN have recently signed with Captured Tracks to release their self-titled debut, and only time will tell if they fit into their own self-created mold.  If you listen to the noise they unleash just before the one-minute mark, you might just hear what’s in store down the road. I also suggest going to their bandcamp page for another single that offers a different glimpse of the group.

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Download: MOURN – Silver Gold [MP3]

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