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Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe Announce Joint LP

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Music, more than ever, is a commodity; you’ve got to churn out hits and content to keep the algorithm happy, unless, you’re like Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe. These two songwriters approach songwriting in a different fashion, pushing aside trends and genre studies to push for a purity. Today, we bring you news that the two have collaborated on a joint venture titled The Last Chance Lottery, where Methe handles the music and Callaci handles the vocals and wordsmithing. L. Eugene Methe’s craft can immediately set you on edge, beckoning from shadowy corners of harrowing atmospherics; this is furthered by Dennis’ performance, almost scratching at the speakers with the way his voice haunts the listener from the confines of what feels like a very cramped little space. It’s a captivating introduction to the LP, which arrives via Gertrude/Shrimper Records on January 23rd.

Bad Flamingo Share Shame

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The weather is cooling all over it seems, so perhaps you’re sitting with a warm drink, staring off into that fireplace or chiminea or firepit; your eyes will catch the flickering flames doing their deathly dance, and perhaps you’ll hear this track from Bad Flamingo. This new tune from the duo embraces the slow burn, opening the song with just a little flame, a light burn that begins to build, the flame growing larger as the duo builds the textures beneath the vocals. There’s this smokiness to the vocals, adding to the fire imagery, but a voice that straddles both country and indie rock in its presence, making this the perfect jam for the start to your day or a way to wrap it up as you cozy up for the night.

Jeanines Drop Winter Single

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I typically don’t fall for Holiday singles, but you know, maybe I’m seeing the world all wrong…and leave it to Jeanines to let me know the errors of my way. They dropped a brand new 7″ apparently over Thanksgiving, but Bandcamp is just now getting around to giving me the heads-up…which is their ONE job! Anyways, there’s always joy in my heart when I get a new hit from Jeanines, and their How Long Will it Last LP will be on my year-end list that will come before the year ends! Anyways, if you’re in search for delicious pop, you know that you can just hop over here and spend 3 plus minutes with two new Jeanines tunes!

Fazed on a Pony Shares Wrong Party

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When the latest single from Fazed on a Pony opens it doors, you better latch onto that galloping rhythm as it runs the course of the song’s entirety; it’s peppy, driving the tune forward at all times. Interestingly, even with a speedier bit of guitar work, Peter McCall manages to keep himself locked into his own performance, calmly delivering the vocals while the music moves at a speedier pace, crafting this perfect contrast. Speaking of that contrast, the space between gets filled with really nice string accents, fleshing out the sound into something larger than its parts. Really looking forward to hearing Swan, which drops on January 23rd via Meritorio Records and Melted Ice Cream.

New Single from Fiona Fiasco

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Normally, I like to kick off my Fridays with a banger, but felt like offering this new Fiona Fiasco single might be something that could set the tone for a reflective morning before bounding into the weekend. The production is really careful not to step across the vocals, as that’s one of the highlights of the tune, listening as Fiona lets her voice sort of rise, crest, then turn away in each poetic lines. In her approach, I can hear the artistry of Cate le Bon, and while the arrangements are careful, the way the strings buoy the emotions within makes the song swell with beauty. Definitely someone to keep your eye upon!

Charlie Diamond Shares The Diamond Dream

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The weather outside in Austin is dreary and wet, so I wanted a little stomper to kick our day off, so it’s perfect that I had this Charlie Diamond tune sitting in my pocket. Whether you like a little bit of country or a little bit of rock n’ roll, you won’t be able to deny the natural energy in Charlie’s newest single. The percussive bounce feels fitting, stepping in time with the heavy strum of the guitar, all of it buoyed by this soaring backing mono-syllabic note that just crests and boogies right alongside you. Best way to start your day is here!

The Tammy Shine Announces Debut LP

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Please stay with us, as this may be a long-winded rant of a post. For starters, let’s begin with Tammy Ealom, the frontperson behind the new project, The Tammy Shine. You might recognize her as the tour de force behind legendary Denver band, Dressy Bessy; we were huge fans of the band’s work, so we’re already really excited just thinking about Tammy’s songwriting. Then, I start to think back to 2009 when we hosted Dressy Bessy at our SXSW show at the Victory Grill; it was there that I met and partied with my wife for the first time! Now, as life comes full-circle, our friends at HHBTM Records are putting out The Tammy Shine’s debut, and we’ve got the brand new video fresh for your ears. This track opens with a fuzzy little riff wiggling back and forth before settling into a locked groove that allows the vocals to take their place. What’s clear on this single is the way that Tammy takes ownership of the song, and the art she’s putting out; you can hear in the bite from her voice that this is a take-no-prisoners brand of pop rock…the best sort, if you ask us. It’s crunchy with a smattering of hooks, and you’ll be able to find it all on Ok Shine Ok, which comes out on February 20th via HHBTM.

Belated Voxtrot Coverage

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When Voxtrot reconvened a few years back, I was over the moon, both for myself and for the band. They dropped a few LPs, one of combined 7″ singles and the other a rarities compilation…and we all felt like this could be the band making it back for good. Yesterday, news broke that the band are officially releasing a new LP, recorded at bassist Jason Chronis’ studio in Lockhart. The new lineup is a little bit slimmer, but huge Austin music fans will notice the sparkling backing vocals from Jennifer Moore, whose band Deep Time is sorely missed in my opinion. On the new song, you can hear the driving rhythm section, which is one of the band’s strongpoints, allowing Ramesh to weave his storytelling through these stellar pop moments. Really happy to hear they’ve got a whole new record, Dreamers in Exile (February 27), and looking forward to seeing the band when they hit the road in the Spring.

Annabelle Chairlegs Drop Heavy Sleeper

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Over the past decade, Lindsey Mackin and Annabelle Chairlegs have been one of the better kept secrets from the confines of our fair city. It looks as though all the stars have aligned, finally, for the band to hit bigger stages, as Waking Up seems destined to break out into the masses. This tune encompasses everything that’s always impressed me about the songwriting from the group, pulling a soulful brand of pop then smashing it to pieces with psychedelic garage sounds; it’s a fusion between hooks and fuzz, leaving listeners with the ability to dance a little bop or bang their heads and scream along. Like I said, Waking Up is full of promise, and we’ll all know more when it drops on January 30th via TODO.

The Just Joans Share Limpet Single

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A few weeks back, The Just Joans returned with one of my favorite tunes of the year, and yes, I say that with all seriousness and hyperbolic intent. Their new single doesn’t miss either, bringing in that orchestral brand of chamber pop that made us all fawn over the early Belle and Sebastian records. First, you’ll fall in love with the vocal approach, using the male role as the lighter foil in the distance. Second, the stomp and spin of the piano is perfectly situated to give you a bit of a spiritual bump. And lastly, you’ll walk away adoring the final verse or lyrical delivery, as that closing 45 seconds just grew a smile on my grumpy old face. Fika Recordings drop Romantic Visions of Scotland on January 23rd.

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