Sweeping Beauty from I Was a King

iwasakingTwo things have already made my year, musically speaking, pretty remarkable.  One I’ll keep to myself, and the other is this new tune from I Was a King.  Their previous three releases were wrapped around the mold of classy power-pop, and I adored them all.  Now, the band is growing, sonically.  You’ll notice on this first single alone that there’s a vast difference in the pacing, not to mention the fact that there’s a female vocal up front from Anne Lise, which is a slight twist, though one that I find intriguing.  Can’t wait for the band to release their next album, which is still shrouded in a bit of mystery…I’ll keep you up to date as I know more.

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New Music from Pomegranates

Ohio band Pomegranates are just now releasing their new album, One of Us, on Afternoon Records.  I’ve really been enjoying this record a lot, as its got this sort of mellow post-punk vibe to it, but sort of using modern pop fixtures like speedy choruses and atmospherics to add an extra bit of depth to each of the songs. You’ll find that the single has a nice little ring to it, and everything you hear in “50s,” you’re likely to hear on the album as well, with a little extra twist of fun waiting to unfold before you.  Trust me, this is an album waiting to be enjoyed over and over.

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Download: Pomegranates – 50s [MP3]

New Music From Pomegranates

Cincinnati indie pop band The Pomegranates are offering up a new song from their soon to be released album One of Us.  Recently coming off a lineup shake down, this will be the first new album with the new band members.  Check out new track “Your Own Reality” below and hit stores October 26th for their new LP on Afternoon Records.

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Download: Pomegranates – Create Your Own Reality [MP3]

Young Love @ Mohawk (5/20)

052009_mohawk_younglove0Many moons ago Dan Keyes used to live and play music in Austin with his hardcore band Recover.  After the demise of that band, Keyes left for the big NYC to start his new dance-rock project Young Love.  High critical praise has been coming over the last couple of years and now the band are making a stop off in Austin on Wednesday night at Mohawk.  Promising young bands Paper Route and The Always Already will provide your opening entertainment.  Tickets are on sale now for $10 or can be bought at the door for $12.  Head out and say welcome home to our man Dan Keyes!

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Download: Young Love – Black Boots [MP3]