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Quirky Pop Gem from Volcano!

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Beginning with an odd stutter-step propulsion, this new track from Chicago’s Volcano! moves into a space occupied by few in the indie spectrum.  The group’s combination of electronics and off-kilter timing makes for a hard pill to swallow; it’s immediacy is not apparent, but repeated listens find you warming to the spastic pop gem. The group are set to release Pinata, their third record, on June 12th via the Leaf Label, and it’s shaping up to be a listening experience you aren’t likely to find anywhere else. Seriously, a patient ear will lead you to the immense pleasure this track has to offer.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/01-Piñata-1.mp3]

Download:Volcano – Pinata [MP3]

New Dream Pop from Little Chords

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If you dig hard enough, you can find some really incredible groups putting out records on bandcamp.  That’s how I discovered this great number from Little Chords, an act hailing from Vancouver. After doing my research, I was shocked to find out that it’s Jamison from Teen Daze, who’s winning over a lot of people on the Internet.  This Little Chords effort isn’t as dance heavy, instead reminding me of the bedroom works of Jack from Wild Nothing.  You can find this song, as well as other on the new record just released called Afterlife. It’s definitely repeated spin worthy.

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Download:Little Chords – Always/Never [MP3]

Great New Track from Grass Widow

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I’ve been keeping an eye on Grass Widow since our friend Toby over at FinestKiss posted on them long ago, and lately it seems I’ve been hearing a lot more press about them–surely a good sign!  The group’s third full-length, Internal Logic, comes out on May 22nd via their own HLR label, and I’m growing more excited as new tunes leak out.  This newest jam definitely has a lot more blank space for the group to meander, but  I like the quirky brooding quality of the guitars; you also can’t argue with great female vocal harmonies.  Get excited for this release!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Goldilocks-Zone.mp3]

Download:Grass Widow – Goldilocks Zone [MP3]

New Music from Parlovr

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Last year we brought you lots of news about Parlovr, one of Montreal’s hottest act.  It looks like 2012 is going to give us more of the same; the band is set to release another album, Kook Soul, on Dine Alone Records on May 15th of this year.  What I like about our first listen to the new music is the lack of immediacy in the following song.  It’s not hitting you over the head, but instead, the band builds their sound slowly, erupting from time to time with spirited pop moments.  It’s a slight change in direction, but one you’ll surely love if you just take the time to stream the track below.

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SXSW Interviews: Prince Rama

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As we continue our SXSW coverage, we’re bringing to you a group that sadly gets lumped in with psychedelic rock, not that we don’t like that style, but Prince Rama is so much more than that.  They’re a whole lot more experimental, combinging elements of Eastern world music, creating an atypical sound from the get-go.  They played a great show in Austin earlier this year with Gang Gang Dance, so we expect another great performance. Oh, and apparently cats are the loneliest thing if their owned by touring bands. Read more

Fuzzed Out Rocker from Sleepy Sun

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For their last effort, Fever, Cali’s Sleepy Sun got us off rocking with their own brand of psychedelic stoner rock, however, they still gripped tightly to a sunny side of songwriting with songs like “Rigamaroo.”  Their new effort, Spine Hits, aims to be a different beast, at least upon this first few listens.  You can grab the album on April 10th via The End Records, but for now just take a little listen to the first single. My ears sort of feel like there’s a bit of Brit-pop hiding behind the fuzzier elements of rock here, but I’ll let you be the judge. Check it!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/01-Stivey-Pond.mp3]

Download:Sleep Sun – Stivey Pond [MP3]

Loud New Track from Mynabirds

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Well, this track isn’t precisely a loud rocker, but it’s loud in the sense that the Mynabirds, and main songwriter Laura Burhenn, came across a lot quieter on their first effort.  Now the group is back with Generals, again produced by the excellent Richard Swift; you can get your hands on the ablum on June 5th via Saddle Creek Records.  According to our sources, the record revolves around the concept of political protests, which isn’t surprising considering she used to work with John Davis of DC’s Q and Not U.  Several listens in, and this feels a little bit like a political bent on the Kills–not a bad thing.  Give this one a taste, and be sure to check the group out at SXSW.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/01-Generals-2.mp3]

Download: The Mynabirds – Generals

 

Sub Pop Records Sign Husky!

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Well, we didn’t really know who Husky was either, until we read up on the Well ourselves.  Sub Pop officially signed their first Australian band, and considering we have a bit of adoration for all things Oceania, we had to fill you in.  The foursome released their record, Forever So, last year in Australia, and their new US label will be re-releasing it on July 10th.  On this track, I appreciate that there are touches every day indie rock, but slight details allow the central harmony to rise to the forefront in this track. They’ve also got a pretty interesting video to accompany the song that you can check out HERE.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Husky-The-Woods.mp3]

Download:Husky – The Woods [MP3]

New Music from the Wave Pictures

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One of the acts I’ve really grown to love as of late is The Wave Pictures, who released the excellent Beer in the Breakers LP last year. Already the group has another album ready to turn around and release, again coming your way via the folks over at Moshi Moshi.  Said album, Little Black Cars, will be hitting the streets on April 2nd, but for now, they’ve also just released the single for Eskimo Kiss, which is a pretty sweet jam in itself.  There’s a little bit more of a punk swagger to the jagged high-stepping of this song–all good things in our book. Give this song a little try, and keep an eye out as the band makes its way stateside in the Spring.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/eskimo-kiss-mp3.mp3]

Thundering Track from K-Holes

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If you know our friends over at Hardly Art, they’ve been dabbling in the softer side of indie rock for the last several releases (not that we mind at all #justsaying).  But, when you hear this booming track, you’ll realize that the label has a new force to be reckoned with in K-Holes.  Their new record, Dismania, should be out on the label on May 1st, and there’s something sonically sinister lurking.  It’s got the reckless abandon you can recall from early Liars work, just a lot more demonic, but in only the best way, of course. Don’t be afraid my child, there’s no devil in this rock n’ roll, just killer noise!

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

Download: K Holes – Rats [MP3]

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