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More New Music From Royal Forest

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royalforest_press_2012_meRoyal Forest is an Austin band that has really been making some waves recently as they try to reinvent their sound and mature into their skin as a band.  We here at ATH have taken notice of their hard work and have found new reasons to enjoy the band’s sounds.  Prior to the release date of their new album Spillways on July 9th via King Rock Record Co., the band are offering up yet another new track entitled “John Denver”.  The track initially sounds a bit folkier than what were used to with the acoustic guitar throughout, but then the band’s all too familiar pop tendencies chime in to craft a beautiful songwriter style indie pop tune.  Keep it going gents.

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Download: Royal Forest – John Denver [MP3]

New Experimental Pop Music From Royal Forest

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royalforest_press_2012_meWe’ve long been supporters of local boys Royal Forest and the interesting pop music they’ve been creating over the last several years both as Loxsly and under their current moniker.  Though the band have been upping their frequency of shows around town recently, we haven’t heard much new music since the October release of beautiful new track “Ambulance”.  Today welcome news has come our way that the band not only have a new tune to share with us, but also have recently completed a new album of material entitled Spillway.  Prior to that July 9th release date on King Electric Record Co, the band are offering up this new song “Everyone Who Knows You” as a sneak peak of what’s to come.  Similar to “Ambulance”, this new jam has a very Transference era Spoon vibe to it  with heavily effected vocals and guitars throughout.  If the entire new album can deliver with these types of pop influences and unique songwriting, we might be in for something special.

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New Gritty Pop From Royal Forest

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Royal Forest is a band that’s been on the ATH radar for a long time now and we try to give them as much coverage as we can when the chance arises.  The band has been relatively quiet, as far as recorded material goes, but still seem to play around town on a regular basis.  Lucky for us, the band just passed over this new gritty number called “Ambulance”.  It has a solid backing beat behind some interesting hushed vocals that compliment the track quite nicely.

The band is planning on releasing a new EP of material for free on bandcamp sometime real soon.  We’ll be sure to let you know when that goes down.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ambulance_RoyalForest.mp3]

Download: Royal Forest – Ambulance [MP3]

Show Preview: The Sour Notes @ Red 7 (7/21)

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Date 7/21/11
Location Red 7
Doors 7pm
Tickets $9 @ Door

Our long time amigos The Sour Notes are kicking off a big summer tour soon and are starting things off right with a massive local show at Red 7 this Saturday.  The talent list in the lineup is crazy good and goes something like this: The Cymatic, Waikiki, New York City Queens, The Sour Notes (duh), Royal Forest, The Midgetmen, Knifight, Growl, Imagineiam, Jess Williamson, Little Brave, Melissa Bryan, Mrs. Howl, and Burgess Meredith.  Wow.  You guys get all that?  So yes, this is a big one with a lot of great bands that are sure to entertain.  Hell, it’s only $9 for all those bands people.  Support the locals!

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Download: The Sour Notes – Two Hands Wait [MP3]

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Download: The Midgetmen – Beer’s Gone [MP3]

Show Preview: Great Nostalgic @ Emo’s (4/2)

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Date 4/2/11
Location Emos
Doors 8pm
Tickets $6 @ Door

We here at ATH are such huge fans of Austin band The Great Nostalgic that we’ve almost taken it as our personal mission to help grow their populairty.  With a debut record so forward thinking and creative, it’s been easy to support them as best we can.  This Saturday at Emo’s, the group is celebrating the release of their sophomore effort Hope We Live Like We Promised with a headlining show supported by some other local buzz bands.  Joining GC on stage are Burgess Meredith, One Hundred Flowers, and recent ATH fave Royal Forest.  With a great lineup, cheap door fee, and even cheaper tall boys, you should be there.  We haven’t gotten around to a proper review of the new album yet, but we’ve gotten a snew preview, and can guarantee that it’s going to be a huge leap forward for the band.  Why not pick up a copy at the show?

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Download: Great Nostalgic – Wilderness [MP3]

Show Preview: Sad Accordions @ Mohawk (3/5)

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Date 3/5/11
Location Mohawk
Doors 9pm
Tickets $6 @ Door

It really is a weekend for checking out local music isn’t it?  Tons of bands that we really dig are playing this weekend at great venues on the cheap.  Saturday at the Mohawk is one of those great places to stop by while making your weekend plans.  The lineup consists of three awesome local acts in the form of Black Books, Sad Accordions, and Royal Forest.  It’s also a special night for Sad Accordions as they are celebrating the release of their new EP The Colors and the Kill.  You’ve got some tough choices to make on which local show you end up at on Saturday night, but this one should certainly be on the short list.

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Download: Sad Accordions – Inside Out [MP3]

Quiet Company @ Ghost Room (6/25)

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Date 6/25/10
Location Ghost Room
Doors 8pm
Tickets $7 @ door

The Ghost Room on Friday night continues a great week of stacked local lineups with a headlining set by Austinites Quiet Company.  Fellow upstart and noteworthy bands Oh No Oh My, Royal Forest, and Courrier will all be joining the guys on stage.  Cheap music and good times.

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Download: Quiet Company – How Do You Do It [MP3]

From The Mind Of Adi #5 @ Mohawk (5/12)

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Date 5/12/10
Location Mohawk
Doors 6pm
Tickets $5 @ Door

Our homeboy Adi is back this week with the 5th installment of his From The Mind of Adi Series at The Mohawk.  The lineup this week features Austin up and comers The Hi-Tones, Royal Forest (formerly Loxsly), and The White Hotel.  Delicious food from The Woodland and ticket giveaways to the Pachanga Festival are also in the plans.  But wait!  That’s not all!  Stick around after Adi’s event and head to the inside stage for more great music from locals Golden Bear, Giant Cloud, and The Eastern Sea.  You won’t find a cheaper ticker full of some great young and local talent.

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Download: Golden Bear – Night Lights [MP3]

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