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Listen to Land of Leland

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landoflelandAlliteration aside, you’d be best suited this morning to put your ears to your speakers and give into Land of Leland. You’ll hear classic balladry from the get-go, with singer Justin Keller’s voice bringing you in. But, the track gets really special just after the 1.15 mark when the pitch gets higher, almost heavenly, just as you sink into your chair for complete relaxation. The song seems to take on a bit of personal introspection, which I suppose we all do, so it makes it perfect as Spring finally begins to poke its head up. This tune is featured on Home/Away, which will come out via Primary Records on April 22nd. Sit back and enjoy.

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Tonight’s Show: Shivery Shakes/Roses/She Sir @ Cheer Up Charlies

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Shivery ShakesIn a week of great goings-on, you should be thrilled that brilliant pop music exists so abundantly in town. One of our favorites, Shivery Shakes, are about to hit the road and spread their gospel of surfy pop all over the States (the East Coast at least). So tonight, join them in celebration as they play one last local gig, try out some new tunes and melt your hearts. Plus, perennial ATH favorites She Sir will be opening, as well as the hot pop band in town, Roses (my old lady can’t stop talking about them).

Also…there’s a great pre-pop show bill featuring some really talented ladies (Aisha Burns, Molly Burch) going on at Cheer Ups earlier in the evening, so make it a night of great music and show up!

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New Music from Body Clocks

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body-clocks-press-shotI’ve been trying to broaden my listening horizons quite a bit lately, getting into stuff I haven’t really had on my radar (a whole lot of kumbia)…and that’s where I found Body Clocks. It’s a pulsing bit of electronica, which typically would be easy to describe, but there are some special things lurking here. The rhythmic pulse gets offset at times, settling into a groove, then almost pausing in air before bouncing back. There’s these little haunting echoes of strings and even a brief vocal sample. It’s the duo’s debut single, but I hope you’ll dig it.

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Country Ballad from Snakes

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snakesI’m continuing with my taste for country as of late, though I can see a lot of folks getting into the work of Snakes. Sure, there’s that classic Western sound, from the guitar (even the sound of the strings buzzing whilst being strummed) to the pacing of the percussion, but there’s also a little bit of sadness/darkness that comes through. You can even hear the band galloping towards the song’s close, so don’t be surprised to find yourself loving this. It’s the first single from the band’s forthcoming self-titled record, which you will be able to get your hands on when it’s released on May 6th via Fleeting Youth Records.

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One Last Kevin Morby Track

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Kevin MorbyThis is it folks…this is your last chance to listen to some music from Kevin Morby before the release of his new effort on Friday. The song revolves primarily around the strength of Morby’s vocal performance and beautifully rich piano. You’ll get an added bonus when the strings swoop in mid-track, slightly altering the tone in Kevin’s voice. And that’s not all, as a great horn scoots into the picture accompanied by a female vocal counterpart as we fade to a close. There have been some really good albums this year, but it’s beginning to sound a lot like Singing Saw will be a special one. Look for it Friday via Dead Oceans!

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Return of the Close Lobsters

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closelobstersThere’s always a lot of talk in the indiepop circle about the influence of the C86 Tapes, but when it comes to the Close Lobsters, perhaps the best thing is that they’re still here bringing brilliant pop music to the fold. On this brand new single, their first in a few years, throw all the nods to the past out the window and relish in great pop songwriting; there’s a purity in every note that rings true in your soul. The subject matter even seems to tackle the importance of musical evolution in London, at least in more modern times…both the changes and the message left behind. You’ll hear this track on thebeautiful new Desires and Signs EPbeing issued by Shelflife on June 3rd.

There’s Just Something About Heaven’s Jail

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heavensjailYou know, we’ve heard tons of fads come and go over the last decade, whether good or bad, but one thing that I never tire of is the traditional (in an early 00s sense) indie rock. I think Heaven’s Jail definitely has it down, which should come as no surprise seeing as they’re promoting their 4th LP, Widow’s Work. I like the way the guitar twinkles in this song, steadying the track throughout, even with it’s plucking of chords as the tune progresses. If you miss that tried-and-true sound, then give this a listen..grab the record on May 6th.

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Brand New Music from Pema

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alexThose of you spouting off about how Austin music is dying need to just stop. Today alone I ran singles from Slomo Drags and Bloody Knives…both better than 99% of what’s come across my desk from elsewhere. Now we have this brand new track from Pema, the working title of Alex Cohen’s new pop-centric project. She’s most well-known in town for her work with Alex Napping, but the brilliance of this track should not go unnoticed. What’s most striking for me his the strength of her voice; it’s always been great, but it’s presence in the mix is really remarkable (it reminds me a lot of Amber Coffman). I love the playful work of everything behind her voice too…such a good introduction to her new project. Look for her debut, Doublethink, via Wishy Washy Records on June 3rd.

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Fresh Indiepop from Mercury Girls

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mercuryYou’ve probably heard us talking about Mercury Girls…first introduced to us as one of the projects that Kevin from Literature was doing…or one of the many rad bands that played our SXSW Welcome to the Jangle party. Now, we finally get to hear some finished products from the group; it’s every bit as special as one would expect. It’s got Kevin’s signature (if you’ve listened to him as much as you should) guitar sound, while the rhythm section is driving the beat. Oh, and the infectious quality here is at least a 9.4 out of 10, maybe even like 9.6. Slumberland Records will release the new single on May 20th. Kid friendly, indiepop fan approved.

Real Deal Lo-Fi from Frozy

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frozeYesterday I went on a big giant spin listening to Frozy, and their album from last year on Odd Box Records. What set me off? The video below! Not only is the song perfect, and the real deal when it comes to lo-fidelity, but it works in direct contrast with the video. Yet, when watching, it all works together so magnificently. I don’t really know how much more I can love this band right now, but all Iknow at this point is that this track will come out on a release some time in the future (hopefully later this year). Anyways…these guys aren’t lo-fi pretenders, which makes them all the better…that and the song kills.

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