ACL Interviews: The Morning Benders

Well ACL Festival is finally upon us in just a couple short days and we couldn’t be more excited.  It’s a busy time of year, but the fun and debauchery throughout the weekend always rewards us for all the hard work we put in.  Leading up to the weekend we sent a few questions to The Morning Benders leading man Chris Chu.  We discuss the current state of his band and his strong feelings about the internet age of music we’re currently living in.  Follow the jump to read more from Chris.

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ATH Interviews: MIniature Tigers

In anticipation of their new album coming out in a couple weeks, we thought we’d check in with recent New York transplanters Miniature Tigers.  We talk with the band about what it’s like to live in the big city, what we can expect from new LP Fortress, as well as a few other goodies we thought you might be curious about.  So follow the jump for full interview with frontman Charlie Brand.

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New Music From Morning Benders

the-morning-bendersA new song called “Promises” from Berkley band Morning Benders is showing up all over the internet today.  The new single will appear on the foursomes upcoming LP Big Echo which hits stores March 9th via Rough Trade.  This new jam comes off sounding a tad like Grizzly Bear minus the incredible vocal harmonies. Of course that’s not too surprising since since Chris Taylor is co-producing the album.

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Download: The Morning Benders – Promises [MP3]

The Submarines @ Stubbs (2/3)

submarinesThe Submarines will be bringing their brand of catchy pop tunes to Stubbs this Tuesday evening.  The band will be co-headlining on the night along with The Morning BendersYou can have tickets for only $12.  Doors/music are at 10pm.  Here’s a song from the Submarines you might recognize from one of those famous ipod commercials called “You, me and the Bourgeoisie”.

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Download: The Submarines – You Me and the Bourgeoisie [MP3]