Blissful Pop Tune from Legs

legs-e1361513246175We were happy to help our friends over at Loglady Records toss a rad party at Trailer Space during SXSW, so in exchange, they gave us this gem of a record from Legs.  I’ve got news for you folks, this is going to be your Spring party album.  Listening to their first single, it’s got an interesting angle…at first it just seems like a gentle ballad, but the ringing guitar and pounding rhythm section propel it from average jam to certifiable hit.  Today is one of those days where things just fit in perfectly.  You can expect big things from the band when Pass the Ringo comes out from Loglady on April 23rd.

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New Music from TEEN

homepage_large.01eb35c2This song surfaced last week, but I was actually out catching the band at hand.  They played a tight little set swirling with noise and wonderful melodies.  Now that I’m back in the world, I feel like Teen‘s new song needs some attention, as it was one of the hits they played during their set.  Interestingly, I felt like it was a bit noisier live, but I like the group holding back here, allowing for the powerful songwriting to make it’s way through.  The group has their new Carolina EP coming out your way on May 28th via Carpark Records. This is someone you should give some attention to in the upcoming weeks.

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You Should Be in Love with The Wilderness of Manitoba

TWOM_PR_alternate1_small2It seems like I’m all over the place today, musically speaking.  But, it’s hard when so many good songs come my way at once to ignore things.  The Wilderness of Manitoba have just recorded The Leslieville Sessions (April 9th) in hopes of bringing about their live sound to their recorded material.  If this is what they sound like live, then I think I might just have yet another band to hunt down during SXSW.  When I first encountered the band they had a sprawling folk feeling, but this new track demonstrates a broader pallete, almost referencing a simplistic power pop/indie pop formula.  It’s just such a wonderful track I couldn’t help myself.  Hope you enjoy this song.

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Bright Pop from Fi/she/s

14966_340379512744791_1491863383_nOur site has expressed love for the work of Local Natives, and there’s an up-and-coming that comes from the same ilk, though that might not be quite fair to Fi/she/s.  They have a similar vocal structure to their tracks, and I can see how the percussion might have a bit of resemblance, but there’s some slight differences that I have really warmed up to.  For one, there’s a meandering guitar solo in the middle of the track, and one of the vocalists has a higher pitch, which gives the track a poppier feel.  Be sure to save yourself for the exuberant jam near the end, with electronic beats included. Loving this.

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Lovely New Pop from the Phoenix Foundation

1745Man, as the sun warms us up, pop songs are where it’s at! This new track from New Zealand outfit, The Phoenix Foundation, is just such a hit.  It’s got this blissed out synth beat bursting throughout, with Lukas Buda voice dancing atop it.  I love the change to high notes around the 2.5 minute mark, adding some loftier moments to an already stellar track.  If you like what you’re hearing, then you should check out their new album Fandango when it hits stores on May 14th courtesty of Memphis Industries.

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Mellow Tune from Flower Orgy

FlowerOrgy_Press2_webFlower Orgy wasn’t a band that was on my radar until I heard this new track they released to preview their upcoming 7″.  My first listen really reminds me of that intimate quality that Conor Oberst had as a bright-eyed young kid.  There’s light brushes of piano playing behind a quietly strummed guitar.  This is definitely a song that I can see myself listening to for some time, which makes me excited to meet the work of Nate Luce and Flower Orgy. The new 7″ will be available on May 14th.

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New Music from Julian Lynch

1694Sometimes the simplistic innocence of a song really brings home where you are in life, or at least where you might want to go.  I can’t explain that, but listening to this new song from Julian Lynch really exemplifies some sort of inner discovery.  Perhaps it’s the quirky bit of classical construction, or the quieted vocal that remains barely audible throughout.  Whatever it is, this song is just flooring me right now; pretty sure I’m going to play it on repeat all night long.  You can find this tune on his new album, Lines, which will be released by Underwater Peoples on March 26th.  Buen proveche!

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Smooth Listening with Wampire

WampireJust a few weeks ago we caught Wampire over at the Mohawk, and I actually felt like they were the most interesting band of the evening…this song definitely lives up to that promise.  It’s got a slow steady build, displaying the group’s knack for wrapping solid harmonies around their carefully constructed tracks.  This number is a lot less forceful than it was live, but I dig the fact that they’re not just playing the song by song progression live.  You can check out their debut album, Curiosity, when it comes out on May 14th via Polyvinyl; it’s going to be the perfect record to jam to this summer.  And if you’re in Austin for that one festival, they’ve got seven shows, so keep your eye out.

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Darkened Pop from Wax Idols

wax-idols-hether-fortune-11Okay, so yesterday I begged you to go see Wax Idols during SXSW, and I absolutely stand by that shout out.  This new single, that just came out today, is precisely the reason that you need to get into their music.  There’s definitely a black wash over this track, harkening back to a more devious time in rock n’ roll; I like the fact that listening to the group never makes me feel safe…though that’s hard to explain.  Their new album Discipline & Desire is set to come out on Slumberland on March 26th, so brace yourself for an album that’s going to be spinning for you for a long time to come.

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Fresh New Pop from Generationals

generationalsWe’ve long supported Generationals here on our site, and personally, I’m excited for their new album, Heza.  It’s clear that they’ve been messing with their formula just a little bit, which has some people a little weary; they haven’t let me down before, so why worry about such things now.  One thing the group always guarantee is infectious hooks that get stuck in your mind, and record player, for days or months.  I’m tapping my toes just bobbing to this song as we speak.  If you dig what you’re hearing, then get your hands ready for their new album when it hits stores on April 2nd on Polyvinyl Records.

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