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New Music from The Hive Dwellers

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klp249_12in Jacket Template [Converted]Make no mistake about it, there are still people out there who are madly in love with the work that Calvin Johnson has done; I remain one of those steady die-hard fans.  Today I’m brining you the new single from his up-coming album with The Hive Dwellers; it’s titled Moanin.  Of course, the heart and soul of the song resides on Johnson’s voice, backed with a fitting female backing voice.  For my two cents, I think the witticisms and simplicity of Calvin’s work has always been endearing, and you’ll find that on display here in this track, as well as throughout the rest of the album.  You can get your copy on April 29th via K Records. 

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New Single from The Felice Brothers

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feliceI love listening to The Felice Brothers.  They always seem to walk this weird line between folk and jam, though they dwell a bit more in the folk/Americana realm…that makes it okay, right? The band have releases this new single for their forthcoming album, Favorite Waitress, and I’m going to put this one on repeat for a bit.  The song feels as if it’s been recorded in a small cabin by a bunch of old friends, which is probably true a certain extent, so there’s an expressed level of honesty that we should all appreciate. You can grab the new record on June 17th via Dualtone.

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New Music from Michael O (of Mantles fame)

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michaelo Clearly I love what the Mantles have accomplished.  They’ve got these concise little pop songs, with just a hint of that old school jangle, so it makes sense that when I heard about Michael Olivares releasing his own Face the Facts EP that I had to hip you to it.   It’s a different side to Michael than his main project, with a much simpler approach to writing pop songs; this tune below is mostly a strummed guitar with a little key treatment thrown in for good measure.  You can pick up the very limited 7″ from Fruits and Flowers, if you’re so inclined; the B Side has a Scorpions cover!

Smooth Listening from Childhood

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childhoodI felt like Monday was a really slow day for new music news, but luckily this dreamy track from Childhood made it into my inbox.  The construction of the song is in line with a lot of the music coming out right now, carefully crafting this swelling pop song that rises and falls all over the place.  Me? I’m just in love with the way that the vocals come across.  They’re delivered almost effortlessly, allowing with this gentle affectation that really soothes the listener.  This song is the first listen from their much anticipated debut album, which should arrive at some point during the summertime.

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The Airplanes Are Back with Another Single

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airplanesOver the last few years, we’ve tried to acquaint ourselves (and encourage you to do the same) with The Airplanes.  The group is mainly the project of Joshua Vest, who just seems to sit around and writing these undeniably wonderful pop songs.  They’re straight-forward, with no need for kitschy hooks, demonstrating that he’s capable of writing great songs with little more than a good melody.  He’s got a brand new single coming out on April 15th, and we’ve got the track for you to stream below.  It’ll make your spirit smile.

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Fuzzy Noise from Cruising

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artworks-000075338379-2d6pfx-t500x500Mondays always start off a little slowly, so I wanted to make sure you had something really noisy and amped up to get you going while you roll into the office.  I stumbled across this tune from Cruising and realized that it absolutely has to make its way into your rotation this morning. Rumor on the street is that the band is made up of various members of September Girls, Sea Pinks and Girls Names, which means we’re guaranteed to love them.  All that matters is that the song is this female-fronted sludgy rocker; vocals are shouted from a distance, breaking through the wall of noise.  Gotta get rad this morning, then pick up the single from Soft Power Records.

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Austin Spotlight: Hola Beach Ready New EP

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1531766_384113795059583_1152856340_nMonday night I hit up the Mohawk to bid farewell to Gal Pals, but I was also treated to some excellent local talent with Hola Beach.  There was a wall of noise crashing into the ears of audience members, and while that may sound dangerous, everyone was tapping their toes. The band have been relatively quiet, recording-wise, since 2013, but you’re in for some great tunes folks.  They graciously handed out 24 copies of their new EP, with some artwork done by Mohawk employee Patrick Waites. This track below is pretty special, displaying the group’s balance between those gaze-y moments and a slow, yet special vocal delivery.  We’ll keep you up to date with more new about the band’s upcoming releases when we know more, but for now, rock to this new jam, “Anyway.”

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Sweet New Pop from Blanche as a Name

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blancheFeel like it’s been a minute since I last heard the work of French group, Blanche as a Name, but today things are a-changing as they just released a really special new single, featuring the track below.  You’ll get sucked into the switch between the soft opening and the minimal explosion into pop bliss.  Admittedly, these sorts of songs aren’t for everyone’s ears, but you’ll find yourself tapping your toes softly, escaping your daily doldrums, albeit for just four brief moments.  You can pick up the single now from Bleeding Gold Records.

Playful Fun with Beaty Heart

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beatyRemember when you were so in love withe frivolity of Vampire Weekend?  It was all tribal beats and sunny harmonies? Well, you’re going to love this new tune from the UK’s Beaty Heart.  They’ve got such a wonderful blend of all those elements, still demonstrating their own artistic aspirations as musicians.  I’ve spent a lot of time listening to their album, Mixed Blessings, and it couldn’t come out a more perfect time.  You want an album that’s going to make your summer pool parties a blast? Then you’ll want to pick up their record on May 12th via Nusic Sounds, followed by a short US tour (that doesn’t include Austin).

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Rodrigo Amarante Brings Friends on New Single

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rodThrough his work over the last several years Rodrigo Amarante has amassed a pretty solid group of friends.  On his latest single, “Tardei,” he brings friend Fab Moretti, Devendra Banhart and Adam Green into the fold.  While you don’t have to have cool friends to write a great song, it’s a statement that reflects just how well-respected Amarante has become, or has always been.  Those friends all provide a nice little choir to quietly back Rodrigo here.  It’s just another reason to expect wonderful things when you hear his album, Cavalo, which is slated for a May 6th release.

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