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Austin Spotlight: Mini Dresses

August 19, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Late last year I posted a tune from the first 7″ by Austin dream poppers Mini Dresses (released on Manic Pop). Just last week they dropped a brand new two song EP, aptly titled Two. While it might only be two tunes, it’s just the sound I’ve been looking for lately. It’s got this bubbling guitar/bass line that works excellently throughout, occasionally jangling off. Female vocals float cooly throughout the tune, though in an airy sense as opposed to some sort of haunting dreamscape. This is definitely a band we should all keep our eyes on in the near future.

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Download: Mini Dresses – Everywhere I Go [MP3]

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If You Don’t Love This Song From Gloss, I H8 You

March 1, 2013 nathan.lankford One comment

Yeah, I made it easier for us to share in hate. First, I used text speak, which I abhor, so you can easily hate me. Second, I came across this brilliant gem from Gloss from their upcoming Front Porch 7″. What do I like about this tune? Hmm. I like the gentle quality of the vocals. I appreciate the crispness of the guitar playing throughout. Oh, and no matter how many times I play it, it still sounds remarkable to me. I’m going to play it for the rest of the day, and I’m going to be snarky about it. You can pick up the 7″ from Manic Pop right now…and don’t forget to browse their shop, as they have hits from Blooper and Austin’s Mini Dresses too!

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Download: Gloss – Ian’s Dream [MP3]

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