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New Song Premiere: STRNGRS

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1401320_579173582145771_631355653_oWe here at ATH love our rock n’ roll, especially when you get a touch of blues tossed into it; it’s one of those genre defying styles that gets everyone involved.  Today we’ve got a brand spanking new song from STRNGRS, a NYC act that’s quickly pushing out tunes that are well-crafted, not to mention slightly punishing.  On this tune you get a rhythmic guitar working its way through a crunchy blues-rocker, chiming in with a riotous solo to add a sense of juxtaposition, making it more than just your average affair.  If you’re digging what you hear, you’ll have more like-minded tunes when the band release their new EP in February.  Plus, if you want to revisit their old jams, you should hit up their Bandcamp to pick up their first EP.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/04-Outta-My-Mind.mp3]

Download: STRNGRS – Outta My Mind [MP3]

New Single from Junip

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junipHaving already been a fan of Jose Gonzalez, I’ve really liked the way that the career of his group Junip has unfolded. After releasing their sophomore effort, the group has gotten together with a new EP, Walking Lightly. The EP will feature several remixes, but the main single is just a gorgeous number meandering through space.  There’s a slight effect on the the vocals, making them even a touch more solemn than perhaps they’d be otherwise.  It works really well with the untraditional percussive element that provides minimal rhythm on this tune.  Here you go.

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Austin Spotlight: Mini Dresses

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minidressesLate 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.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Mini-Dresses-Everywhere-I-Go.mp3]

Download:  Mini Dresses – Everywhere I Go [MP3]

 

Quick Indie Pop Tune from Amida

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amidaYou gotta keep your ears to the Internet if you’re going to stay on top of all the great music coming out nowadays, but things are easy when you’ve got reliable labels like Dufflecoat Records putting out hits.  The latest release from the label is going to be the new 7″ EP from Amida, a Manchester act playing around with the poppier side of the city.  The first tune from the record is a catchy bouncer that spans just beyond the 1 minute mark, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel the inherent joy from the song.  If you’re into it, support the great label by ordering the 7″ as soon as you have a spare penny or pound.

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Austin Spotlight: New Crunchy Track from Not In The Face

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Not In The FaceAustin’s Not In The Face has been making quite a name for themselves for the last few years, melting faces with their brash rock n’ roll and outrageous live shows.  They’re wrapping up work on a brand new EP, and they’ve let us share one of these new jams with you all.  Now that the band has moved up from a duo to a tight-knit four piece, their sound is huge, as witnessed in this track.  The vocals have the classic rock swagger, but the music just sounds ready built for arenas–in a good sense.  This is definitely a track that’s going to burst some ear drums, so keep an eye out for a great rock show near you; the band has dates in Ft. Worth, Austin and Houston in early August.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/NITF-Brass-Tax.Pass-3-MASTER-L3_01.mp3]

Download: Not In The Face – Brass Tacks [MP3]

Dark Synth Pop from Nerves

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nerves_mailchimpLet’s all enjoy a little bit of throbbing synth pop today, courtesy of Australia’s Nerves.  From the start, the song pulses energetically, with Cat Hughes haunting voice, reminiscent of the Knife, smoothly operating atop the beats.  It’s a tune that allows you to stomp your feet frivolously, yet at the same time still revolves around the sound of the vocals.  I have a feeling that a lot of people are really going to gravitate towards this track, and you can find more such tunes on the group’s new Crooked Bones EP.  Tasty.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Counting.mp3]

Download: Nerves – Counting [MP3]

On Your Radar: Mainland Comes to Austin @ Cheer Up Charlies

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mainlandA few weeks ago, I caught wind of this catchy bit of pop from Mainland, a band that hasn’t really been around for too long.  I indulged in a few listens, found myself bobbing my head and tapping these old toes, so I figured it’s best if I shared this with you all, especially since the band is coming our way tomorrow night for a special set at Cheer Up Charlies.  The title of their new EP is Girls Unknown, and you’ll definitely find yourself nodding along to these summery tunes.  Nothing wrong with a good old fashioned pop track.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/02-Wasted.mp3]

Download: Mainland – Wasted [MP3]

New EP from Weekender

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weekenderMan, the weekend’s are great for discovery, and I’m grateful I came across this brand new EP from Weekender.  The guitar sound is what caught me at first, but the delivery of the vocals, both calm and coated, really drew out the emotion that I seek in a album.  It was as simple as that, and so I spent much of my Sunday jamming to Spanish Peaks, the newest EP by the band.  They’re currently offering it up for NYOP, so you’ve got to get on it quick…donate to the cause, as being a musician doesn’t come cheap.

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Download: Weekender – Spanish Peaks [MP3]

Sad Bastard Perfection from Gambles

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653Rarely do I get overwhelmed by a track.  Sure, an album can do it, but a song’s got to be pretty incredible in order to floor me from the first listen.  That being said, I think one of the best songs I’ve heard this year is the latest single that’s been floating around from Gambles.  The man behind the music, Matthew Siskin, will be releasing the Far From Your Arms EP on May 7th, and the title track is  a must have in your daily listening rotation. There’s something about the frailty in the vocal, pushed to the front by the soft guitar strumming; it all creates this emotion that’s hard to put into words, other than the fact that it creates musical chills. Listen to this song again and again.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3.-Far-From-Your-Arms.mp3]

Download: Gambles – Far From Your Arms [MP3]

Straight Rock N’ Roll from Turf War

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TurfWar_PressPhoto1.180040One of the many acts that I think is severely overlooked is Turf War. Their first album Years of Living Dangerously still manages to make its way deep into my playlist, years later I might added.  They’ve just announced they’ll be releasing The Great Escape EP, and I’m stoked to see that things haven’t changed much.  When I hear them, I tend to think of straight rock sounds a la the Replacements, but I can also hear bits of blues and country lurking back in their somewhere…you combine it all and you’re bound to have a winner.  I’m guessing a new LP is right around the corner, and I’m placing my bets that it’s going to knock your socks off.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Turf_War-Born_To_Run_Free.mp3]

Download: Turf War – Born to Run Free [MP3]

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