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Wayward Jam from Dumbo Gets Mad

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I’m not sure how I feel about the name for Dumbo Gets Mad, but man, I’m really digging this track today.  It’s the sort of slow jam that uses male and female vocals pieces to transport you into the ultimate chill mode.  I like the way the song’s recorded, giving it sort of a casual vibe, yet one that eventually makes its way into your inner soul.  For some reason I’m just gravitating towards tunes built for escapism today; I’m pretty sure I’m cool with that. This tune will be on their upcoming LP, Quantum Leap, which is slated for release next year on Bad Panda Records.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dumbo-Gets-Mad-Radical-Leap.mp3]

Download:Dumbo Gets Mad – Radical Leap [MP3]

Sweet Pop from Crane Angels

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It’s good to know that the perfect pop song can always be affecting, bridging that gap between the Atlantic.  This is the case when you look at the work of France’s Crane Angels, who just released their Duhort Bachen EP.  It’s five tunes, and this opener sounded a lot more innocent and sweet when it opened, but if you allow the song to sink in, it definitely blasts off quite a bit towards the end, running off noisily into the horizon.  For me, it leaves me wanting more from the band, which is fortunate, since it follows with four more great hits.  Give yourself a little pop overdose with this tune right here.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Crane-Angels-Remember-The-Beach.mp3]

Download:Crane Angels – Remember The Beach [MP3]

Rad Track from Tough Knuckles

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One of the most recent releases from the Famous Class stable has really won me over today.  Of course, it does come with a bit of sadness, as the band in question, Tough Knuckles, is the one of Ariel Panero, a promoter and popular man in the NYC music scene who passed away last year.  I’m pretty sure this record came to light awhile back, but FC just out up VANNAWHITE on their bandcamp for FREE, which means you need to go check this out now.  For me, it doesn’t really matter when or where it came out, as the songs themselves are pretty timeless, and for those of us not fortunate enough to know the backstory, it’s a great discovery. Made my day.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Tough-Knuckles-Islands.mp3]

Download:Tough Knuckles – Islands [MP3]

Fun x 3 Fest Preview: Sharon Van Etten

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This is a troubling preview…do I swoon over the gorgeous Sharon Van Etten because of her music of her looks?  Can I do both?  I think I’ll do both.  It’s not enough that Sharon can play, and play incredibly well, but I can attest to her mesmerizing performances.  When I last caught her, her voice just took ahold of me, and refused to let go.  It’s not what one would describe as a “pretty” voice, which makes me appreciate what she’s doing all the more; she’s belting out her soul, not just trying to be adored.  Her recent album, Tramp, won over a lot of new fans, atop of accolades from many.  It’s moody and affecting, two things that translate to a good live performance by any artist, especially one the boys can swoon over.  Seeing Sharon on the stage is going to be one of my highlights of Fun Fun Fun Fest, but now that I think about it, it’s more for her incredible set of songs than the looks. But hey, those don’t hurt. 

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sharon_Van_Etten_-_Serpents.mp3]

Download: Sharon Van Etten – Serpents [MP3]

Sharon plays Friday, November 2nd at 3:25 on the Orange Stage.

Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview: FIDLAR

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It’s been a way solid year for FIDLAR, releasing a nice little 7″ full of catchy garage rock jams, and then getting loads of press across the nation from new fans.  It’s no surprise they’re rising, they combine the catchiness of pop-punk tunes, fueled by a lo-fi recording done in someone’s garage; it’s ballsy, yet it’s exuberant, so what more could you want?  They’re going to continue their huge year by playing for us all at Fun Fun Fun Fest.  I get the feeling that they’re just on the cusp of being everyone’s favorite band, sort of like Wavves of 2009, which is all the more reason to get out there and see their set.  You can be one of those people that says “oh yeah, I saw them way back when…”  Not to mention the fact that it’s going to be energetic and kick you in the face!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fidlar_GotNoMoney.mp3]

Download: Fidlar – Got No Money [MP3]

FIDLAR plays Friday, November 2nd at 1:05 on the Black Stage!

New Track from Linfinity

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It’s been a rather slow week on the Internet, which is okay since we’ve got Fun Fun Fun Fest kicking off tonight.  But, I got a few cool tracks I wanted to share with you today, the first being from Linfinity.  They released a special Halloween single yesterday, and this is one of the tracks that was put up for grabs.  The band originally layed it down to a soundtrack for a horror film, but now it can be all yours thanks to the bands kindness. Don’t forget you can also grab their Red Nation Waltz EP now, if you like what you’re hearing.  I hope you might.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/01-The-Game.mp3]

Download: Linfinity – The Game [MP3]

Cool New Tune from Pictorials

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We don’t typically associate Portland with post-punk sounds; that seems to be more in line with their friends nearby in Seattle.  But, I’ve been really enjoying this new track from Pictorials, a band that came together after other projects failed to meet their needs.  The group gave up on their trained instruments, trying to create a sound all their own.  If this is a good example, then their debut Learning EP is shaping up to be quite a gem.  I’ve enjoyed the mood, which has created a slight swaying of my arms and body, giving me a nostalgic feeling for my appreciation of good old fashioned art-pop.  Bet you like this jam.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/01-Sense-of-Vanity.mp3]

Download:Pitcorials – Sense of Vanity [MP3]

More New Music from Prince Rupert’s Drops

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Back in early August, I brought you this swaggering psych rock tune from Prince Rupert’s Drops, just before they’d announced the official details of their LP.  Well, the first official single is finally out there, happily floating around.  The album is titled Run Slow, and it will be released by the new label Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records on November 13th.  This new tune still holds to that swing that I appreciate about the group, plus there’s some inclusion of various psych rock staples; personally, I like the fact that they’re still willing to dwell in the realm of approachable pop, making it much more consumable on first listen. What say you?

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/02-Almond-Man.mp3]

Download:Prince Rupert’s Drop – Almond Man [MP3]

Brand New Tune from Esben and the Witch

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Wow, I didn’t expect this to come out so soon, and I didn’t expect to be so enamored with the newest tune from Esben and the Witch.  The group announced yesterday that their new album, Wash the Sins Not Only the Face, will be coming out January 21st via Matador Records.  Opening with a ringing guitar, then moving in with the vocals; from here the song ebbs and flows, leaving the guitar to echo and dance in the background.  I’m glad we’re slowly starting to hear great new sounds for the new year, assuming we make it that far (damn Mayans).

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/esben_and_the_witch_deathwaltz.mp3]

Download:Esben and the Witch – Deathwaltz [MP3]

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