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Last Week’s Jams (9.8 – 9.12)

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What a week of fun tunes! I was really stoked with some of the stuff we were able to premiere on our end, such as new jams from Lola Tried and Giant Day, not to mention that incredible Morwan track all the way from Ukraine. If you haven’t checked any of those out, well, wait no more and click below. You’ll also find the best of indiepop with brand new songs from Telephone Numbers and the Cords. I was happy to hear some new music from Mary Onettes, as they’ve long been one of my go to listens. Plus, there’s never a bad day for Stella Donnelly, dropping us a preview of her new album. Don’t be afraid to let us know what you loved!

Last Week’s Jams (8.26 – 8.31)

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Stella is getting her groove back, or at least I am. Managed to get my feet underneath me a little bit this past week, so we’ve got a pretty decent amount of tracks to represent. Threw out a couple of premieres for the homies at Feel It Records, with new No Peeling and Fan Club dropping this week. Turned around and dropped some Austin love for Skloss and Whisper too, which is always a goal. Really enjoyed my own introduction to the tragic story of Stroik, with a powerful tune you should put on your radar. Nice to see some favorites on the dial too like Sharp Pins and Frog. But man, this Happy Dust Gang tune in here is just my jam!

Alien Eyelid Announce Vinegar Hill

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While the drop in from the new Alien Eyelid track is instantaneous, you’ve definitely got to stick around to hear the Houston outfit flex their songwriting chops; they take the immediacy and then completely move away as the whole tune meanders towards the ten minute mark. Those first three minutes embrace a Texas nostalgia, using bending guitars and a proper bit of twang to pull in some country flavor through the lends of indie rock. The latter half of the track jumps off into a big of an expanse of musical exploration, displaying the group’s more communal approach to songwriting this go round. Vinegar Hill will drop on September 5th.

Last Week’s Jams (6.23 – 6.27)

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Okay, so we might have gone a bit overboard somehow. It was just one of those weeks where there were hits everywhere you turned. Austin popped up a ton on our end, with new stuff from Stella and the Very Messed, Whalers, Gus Baldwin, Thanks Light…and some retroactive love for Drunk Uncle and Little Mazarn. Fortitude Valley and the Beths battled it out on the site for pop rock supremacy, but you get to make the call which you love the most. Tons of great records were about too, with new stuff from Jeanines, Ryli, Tom Henry and more. The IT Department popped in with a reminder of Cut Copy‘s new album…plus a touch up on some other great jams from Mac DeMarco to Emily Hines…there’s a little bit in here for you all!

New Music from Cass McCombs

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I feel like Cass McCombs is an artist I consistently take for granted, though I’ll admit to owning several pieces of his work; he seems to pop up in the quiet times in the industry and just deliver these powerhouse ballads. For instance today, he dropped a track with a steady little strum driving the track forward; there’s a snappy rhythm section behind it too, giving energy to the tune while the vocals would seem to be floating in the outer realms. He also has these tonal vocal switches that remind me of the magic of Sufjan, taking a kind of calm delivery and turning into something more ethereal. But, don’t ignore the nuance in the tune, as that’s what makes Cass’ work special; there was this cymbal build I heard that I thought was going to smash through the roof, only to get pulled back. Looking forward to hearing Interior Live Oak, out in August via Domino.

Other Lives Return with Mystic

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I admittedly have a very long history with the core folks of Other Lives, but even still, I continue to be amazed by just how far the group continue to push themselves, sonically. Jesse Tabish’s haunting vocals have always been the core of the group’s sound; they carry this heaviness that stretches itself across the various layers of music, blanketing it in this beautiful weariness. Still, that’s been there for years, but the arrangements from Jonathon and Josh continue to see the band turn their folk roots into these orchestral masterpieces built for theaters across the globe. They’ve just signed on with Play It Again Sam for their next LP, Volume V, which drops this October.

Heavenly Return with Portland Town

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We have been sitting on this news for some time, it’s finally the day that we can share there is a brand new Heavenly tune ready to take over the world! The legendary indiepop group has been quiet for the 29 years, though a string of reissues and a handful of shows seems to have relit the fire. It takes ten seconds for the band to lock into a proper bounce, punctuated by stuttering guitar licks and a solid snap on the drums. Of course, Amelia’s voice, as we’ve known, has all the hook and magic one would want, particularly when it switches tones in the chorus. This is the most delicious pop tune you’ll hear today; the new 7″ is available via Skep Wax on July 18th!

Last Week’s Jams (5.5 – 5.9)

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Last week was a rather busy one on our end, and I remember Wednesday giving me headaches in terms of what all we could cover. Alas, we had to start this week’s jams coverage off with the latest from Allo Darlin‘, who announced their first LP in some time. There was definitely some post-punk vibes cooking with acts like Artificial Go and Teethe dropping super cool new tunes that I couldn’t stop playing around our little house in the burbs. Had some old regulars pop up too, like Strawberry Whiplash and Welcome Strawberry; it was a strawberry themed week I supposed. You’ll also find some super cool oddball tunes too from the likes of Kilynn Lunsford and Vov Vov! Get it all below:

Another Tune from Guy Blackman

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After the devastating news that Chapter Music would be closing its doors to new music, we’ve got to make sure we uplift the new stuff they have left, like label head Guy Blackman. Today, he’s dropped the latest single from the forthcoming Out of Sight LP, and it stretches Blackman’s tastes into bold balladry. His heavy and honeyed vocals ease through the track, supported by these sweeping string arrangements and backing piano lines, giving heft to every inch of the song. It’s a sound fitting for a one man act, crooning to an audience of adoring fans with an orchestra behind him, and as such, we’re glad to have been a member of the pit lifting up Guy and all the work he’s put into great music over the years. Out of Sight is out on June 13th.

Day Friend Drop New Single + Release Show (4/4) at 13th Floor

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Thanks to my friend Mark during the planning stages of our annual ATH vs SOTO show, he turned me on to one of our new favorite Austin outfits, Day Friend. The band have graciously allowed us to share their brand new single before it’s proper release next Friday! I love the way they set this whole Double AA side up; the first side is a love letter from a parasite to its host, while the flip side has the host giving a big fuck you to said parasite. You can even hear the dynamism in the way they approach the songwriting, with Part 1 embracing a more melodic nature, still angular but with the softer side one associates with a love letter. Turn it over and there’s nothing kind being offered, with a powerful blast of rebellion coming from the host (we could all use a lot more rebellion right now!); this half also features a huge ripping breakdown, with the group’s musicianship on full display. One of the more exciting acts in town at the moment; they’ll celebrate the release of their new single at the 13th Floor, next Friday with Exotic Fruitica and Feedr.

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