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Stickers Sign with End of Time Records

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swollenSeattle’s got a great music scene, and while there’s tons of great labels (Hardly Art, Suicide Squeeze, etc), there’s a new one on the rise, End of Time Records.  The local label has just signed no-wave act, Stickers, and they’ll be releasing the band’s debut LP, Swollen, come August 12th.  Our first little sample is this darkly brooding track that erupts into a wall of dissonance, with the whole band keeping the rhythm section locked town in a propulsive manner.  It’s a sign of good things to come from the band, but grab it quick, as the LP will be limited to 500 copies.

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Download: Stickers – Outlet [MP3]

Cocktails Rock Another Hit

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cocksThere’s got to be something going on out on the West Coast, especially in the Bay area.  They’ve got the garage rock and power-pop scenes locked down, and Cocktails is another one of those acts that’s doing things right.  The riffs within this track are perfect for turning up your stereo really loud, but the song still holds onto it’s pop attitude with the way in which the vocals are delivered.  You’ll be able to grab their newest release, Adult Life,  on June 17th from Father Daughter Records.

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Download: Cocktails – Bob Pollard’s Mind [MP3]

Le Rug to Release Compilation with Fleeting Youth Records

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lerugWe’re really excited to see what our hometown friends over at Fleeting Youth Records are doing, consistently releasing interesting music across the board.  Their latest announcement is that they’ll be releasing a 32 track compilation with Le Rug, the Brooklyn project of Ray Weiss.  You’ll get a collection of old songs, as well as some of the newer songs, and I think you’ll enjoy jamming to this one today.  It’s a little bit brash, with various yelping moments to bring home the point of the angular post-punk project.  The release will be available on June 17th on both digital and cassette formats.

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Download: Le Rug – Harold Camping [MP3]

 

New Album from Gleemer

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gleemerI caught wind of this new Gleemer release when it was announced that they were the new Pizza Club single on Art is Hard Records this week, but since then, I’ve pretty much been consumed with their album, Holyland USA.  It’s got little pieces of dreamy pop, recorded quietly so that the sound’s not overwhelming your ears.  There are some tunes on the album that are emotionally more uplifting, like “Weekend Sisters,” for example, but the below single has definitely been getting the most spins on my little stereo today.  Be sure to grab it at the NYP option, HERE.

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Download: Gleemer – Honeybear Pt II [MP3]

Fresh Rocker from Dead Stars

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dead-stars-2014At this point, I can’t really get enough of the new tunes from Dead Stars.  It’s interesting that more people haven’t taken notice of the band, up until now, as they’ve had songs this great for quite some time.  But, that being said, this guitar pop jam is exactly what the doctor ordered this morning.  The vocals are delivered calmly while the guitars push the pace forward; you should wait for the awesome break down with the rolling drums. I reckon there will be a handful of songs as good, if not better, when the band release their new album, Slumber, on Old Flame Records this June.

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Download: Dead Stars – Crawl [MP3]

Show Preview: Audacity @ Hotel Vegas (4.29)

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tumblr_inline_mj08bavIaS1qz4rgpThe shows just keep coming and coming, and personally, this show at Hotel Vegas is a doozy.  I loved Butter Knife, the latest record from Audacity, and in fact included it in our list of Top 50 Albums of 2013.  It’s a high energy album, making their live show all the same, filled with great riffs and pop sensibility.  But, as if that wasn’t enough, you should also be there to check out the local openers, Loteria, being my particular favorite of the bunch.  They go on just before Audacity, but if you get there early, you’ll also be able to catch The Golden Ghetto and Slash & Spread.  It’s a great little line-up, so if you’re in need of something to do, think about heading to Hotel Vegas.

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Download: Audacity – Couldn’t Hold A Candle [MP3]

More New Music from We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves

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857885_635641569842995_1298662364_oJust last week I brought you a new tune from We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves, who’ve been hard at work in the study to manage some songs for a release later this year.  They’ve sent us yet another tune, which is what we’re offering up below.  This new tune seems to show a bit of a different approach to songwriting, as they even declare that “this is not a rock song,” meaning that it happens to be something more; it is.  The vocal delivery is very much like spoken word, which has been popularized as of late by bands like Parquet Courts.  It adds an interesting dynamic, which ultimately showcases the band working around traditional pop constructs.  Just another reason to be excited about this Tuesday.

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Download: We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves – Thanks for Reaching Out [MP3]

New Single from Eyelid Kid

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eyelidThose of you that are fans of Vampire Weekend are really going to enjoy this new single from Eyelid Kid.  The group employs the same sort of pop aesthetic using a nice percussive element to really move the song forward.  But, it’s also in a direct contrast to the way that the vocals are delivered, flowing smoothly from the get-go, and occasionally accented by saxophone squawks.  It’s like easy listening for people that have good tastes, or at least that’s what I like to pretend.  Regardless, it’s a song you’ll definitely enjoy listening to on repeat several times today.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Eyelid-Kid-Time-Travel.mp3

Download: Eyelid Kid – Time Travel [MP3]

Nice Bit of Pop from Easy

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easyYou’ve got to start off Monday’s rather gently, especially after all the music fans in Austin endured an incredible week of shows.  So , in lieu of that concept, I bring you this tune from Easy, a rad little act from LA.  They craft this careful pop music that rises and falls, often with orchestral touches and changes in rhythm throughout the track.   Personally, I dig how they speed things down, then revert back to a gentler pace; it’s a good little effect, and one that allows for the band’s songwriting to be put in full display. Expect to hear more from these guys going forwards.

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Download: Easy – Foxholes [MP3]

Another Hit from 3108

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3108_pressphotoJust a few weeks ago I brought you the infinitely catchy “Go to Hell” from 3108, the next release from Trouble In Mind Records.  Today, I bring you another such track, offering you a song that dwells in the same vein, though this one isn’t as immediately catchy.  I don’t mean to diminish the tune, as good things come to those who wait, but it’s simply different; after all, you don’t want your records to all sound exactly the same!  The driving rhythm is similar, but the pop sensibility doesn’t unfold as quickly, lurking for you in the back of the vocals.  This self-titled record will be available for you to purchase at your favorite store next week!

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Download: 3108 – Ease Up [MP3]

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