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New Single From Up Is The Down Is The

June 29, 2022 RayRay Leave a comment

Though it is rare to find up and coming bands from the Boise area, upstarts Up Is The Down Is The hope to change your musical perceptions of the area. After taking a few listens to this new tune called “Dawn” you are sure to be seeking out more from the band and others from the area. The song has this very subtle, gentle style of indie rock with noted inspirations from say Andrew Bird, but to me, the group has this very melodic and timely bass driven vibe akin to say Midlake or even Grizzly Bear. Label them how you like, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one.

Up Is the Down Is The will release this track as part of a new album entitled Pulling the Wool due out on August 12th via Earth Libraries.

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ACL Interview: White Reaper

September 12, 2017 RayRay Leave a comment

It’s hard to fathom really, but we are entering festival season here in Austin! As some festivals are already going down, the massive ACL Festival has week one going down in a matter of weeks. Ready or not, you know that your boys here at Austin Town Hall will make sure you are prepared with interviews, previews, guides and photos. Entering our 9th year covering the festival, we’ve got you covered. Our very first piece of coverage is in interview form from rock n roll superstars White Reaper. Check the jump for full interview, set times, and tunes.

New Psych Rock from Gayze

January 15, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’m really digging the music that Gayze is putting forth. The Idaho group has just put out their Black Soul EP, which comes in a splattered 7″ format from Bleeding Gold Records. Currently, you can get the EP for free in the digital format HERE, and it’s got a sound I think many people will enjoy. At first, there’s a sunny side of pop on the EP, but as they move further along, they’ve created this low-key psych rock, fusing the genre with some lo-fi garage aesthetics. I hope people catch wind of this group, as they’re producing some really great songs.

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Download: Gayze – East Coast Dying [MP3]

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Jamming Lil’ Number from Finn Riggins

February 27, 2012 nathan.lankford One comment

It’s really funny that this track popped up in our inbox the other day, just a night after I was talking to our friend Marcus about the lack of credit given to the Idaho scene. In 2011 the scene hit big with Youth Lagoon, and the state is the home to Built to Spill, who took out the band Finn Riggins for several tours. This track from Finn Riggins definitely has a nice little groove to it, and it’ll feature on the band’s Benchwarmers EP, which is set for release on April 21st for Record Store Day. This is the perfect way to kick off our Monday; the band will be in Austin playing the Boise Showcase at SXSW if you’re looking for a place to catch them.

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Download:Finn Riggins – Benchwarmers [MP3]

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New Tunes from Idaho

June 21, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Admittedly, a great deal of my musical “findings” stem from one Jack Rabid, the head honcho at The Big Takeover magazine (hands down the best music mag around). Reading the recent issue, I stumbled across a review for a band I had all but forgotten about, Idaho. They put out a slew of record from 92-05, but I hadn’t heard anything from them until recently, and that’s why I’m here today to share news that the band will be offering up You Were a Dick next week. This is a pretty perfect track to kick off your Tuesday; it’s nice and quiet and emotional. Enjoy, and if you dig it, go back and check out the back catalog.

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Download: Idaho – You Were a Dick [MP3]

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