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Fresh Single from Murals

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muralThere’s been a little bit of buzz of late in regards to the band Murals, and with this new single, I can definitely see more people gathering stream behind the band. It reminds me of a less detailed Clientele…leaving listeners with pleasant melodies that always tend to lurk a little bit on the dark side of things. I’ve also taken quite a liking to the guitar work, particularly in the middle section of the track as it leads towards the close. Their album Violet City Lantern is being released by Fire Talk on February 19th, and looks to be a fitting piece in the wintery music mix.

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ATX Spotlight: New Album from Party Plants

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partyJust because you thought the year was over, doesn’t mean Austin can’t still kick out some brand new jams. Just yesterday the kids over at Party Plants launched their new album, Casual Sects…now available for NYOP. It’s filled to the brim with energetic bursts of punk rock that are tied into the sensibility of pop music. Each song has the ability to move in and out of different spaces, yet they all remain wholly catchy; it’s an undeniably great listen that holds your attention through all 9 songs. Since it’s up on bandcamp, I wanted to give you the opportunity to listen to it all, then you can decide why you should go spend some money on the record…gotta keep bands like this alive folks! 

New Doug Tuttle Track

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dougSuch a wonderful treat to get a new Doug Tuttle track before we take a little bit of a holiday break. I loved his first solo release since the end of MMOSS, and he picks up right where he left off, if not going further into the realm of sunny guitar pop. It’s the sort of track that takes on a casual tone when it first meets your ears, but the fuzzy guitar noodling and his airy voice carry you the rest of the way. Seems like we’re in for a treat when his new effort, It Calls On Me, hits on February 19th via Trouble In Mind…an always trustworthy choice.

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Sweet Pop from Teleman

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teleIt’s been a minute since we heard from Teleman, but they jumped back in to remind of us how great they can be with this new single/video dropping right before the new year. This video still hangs tightly on the band’s angular rock, but the melodies that have evolved take on a strong note, furthered by the imagery of falling colors. There’s no definitive details on the new album, but it’s being held for a late Spring release. Definitely something I’d like you to keep on your radar.

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New Music from Great Lakes

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GreatLakesCOLOR1Winter is here folks, well, musically speaking. It’s that time of year when slow ballads and folk-laden tunes are coming left and right, but perhaps none more enjoyable than this bit from Great Lakes. The center of this song holds true to modern folk/Americana tropes, but the layering of harmonies and various bits of instrumentation adds more depth to the song itself, creating a dense study in the genre for listeners. The Brooklyn (by way of Athens) will be releasing their 5th album next year; Wild Vision is being put out by Loose Truck Records on January 22nd.

Fresh Single from Great American Canyon Band

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12239231_10156232362360068_2759024979203893259_oThe last time we heard from Great American Canyon Band was a few years back when RayRay turned us all onto the act. But, the band have jumped back into the swing with a new single that will feature on their brand new album, coming out in early 2016. It’s the sort of drifting folk stylings that people seem gravitate towards, bringing warm harmonies and filling in the empty spaces with sliding guitar chords. It’s a return to simple structures and perfect execution, which makes the listen all the more enjoyable…so lets be on the lookout for the group in 2016.

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Take Notice of New Nada Surf

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nadasept05When time looks back on the last twenty years of independent music, I feel sadness knowing that it’s likely that Nada Surf will only be a blip on the radar, if anything. That saddens me to a great extent, especially after they’ve announced a brand new album with the below single. It’s the perfect bit of pop songwriting, just as the group’s always done. Matthew Caws has the perfect voice for pop music; it’s so gentle and warm that it fits every melody within the confines of the song. Ugh. Those guitar tones too? I dare you to find a group writing such great songs…or one that’s done it so well for so long. You Know Who You Are will be out on March 4th via City Slang…it’s going to be a great 2016!

We’re Back, So Is Yndi Halda

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yndiAfter a brief little hiatus, we’re trying to play catch up with some of the tunes that came out last week. This one immediately caught my attention, seeing as Yndi Halda hasn’t released an album for some eight years. Well, like us, they’re back with something new, and I love the understated approach taken on this tune. Everything seems equal here, even the vocals seem to sit right inside the main mix of this tune. Still, the band employ a post rock approach, building and building towards a crescendo that never quite comes. encouraging listeners to keep coming back for more. Definitely excited to see what comes our way when the new LP is unleashed in March.

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New Music from Beverly

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Beverly_Photo_Credit_Trent_McGinnIt’s already time to really wrap up the music of 2015 and look forward to the new year, which means we’ve got to turn our focus to those forthcoming releases for 2016. One of those acts I’m really excited to hear from is Beverly; lo and behold, here’s their new single. Their last album, Careers, had a lot to offer, but there’s definitely some more maturity in this brand new single, displaying a much more polished sound. Some of the punk edge is gone, replaced by a sheen that definitely hits home over at my house. The band’s about to hit the road in the UK, and then they’ll grace our presence at this year’s SXSW…so keep your ears peeled.

Austin Spotlight: Allgood Releases Album

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allgoodI’ve really been fascinated by Allgood since I stumbled upon the work a few weeks ago. There’s a lot of easy genre references one could throw out, but I leak to just label it construction pop. Kevin, the man behind the sounds, builds these pop tracks, often layering them with varying levels of warmth, guitars and other added notes. It creates this really broad spectrum of sound, gifting listeners with sonic fulfillment time and time again. The new album is titled Attention!, which might just be a call to people to take note, as there’s something really special going on here. Stream the album below, and grab it HERE.

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