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Last Week’s Jams (1.8 – 1.12)

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While it may have only been a four day week in terms of work, we made sure we made the best of it for you, bringing you a slew of hot indie rock bangers. Slumberland had a great week, dropping new music from Umbrellas, and introducing us to Torrey too! We were stoked to share a new video from the BVs as well, flipping their style a bit to tease you with what’s in store going forward. Some Texas love for Infinites and Alien Eyelid was a must, with an added bonus being that our friends in Pale Lights dropped a compilation of rarities and singles on Friday. Stream below and find something to adore.

Waxahatchee Shares Right Back to It

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Admittedly, I thought I’d pass on this Waxahatchee single, feeling like maybe Katie Crutchfield had settled into the trappings of indie rock, playing to the middle of the genre. But, when listening to the single, along with the album announcement, Crutchfield doesn’t even seem like she’s playing to the indie scene, instead almost leaning towards pop country. Her voice sparkles from the get-go; I love the control she’s got over each syllables, rising and falling in certain spots that just crush you heart. It’s all carefully draped over classic banjo work and light guitar strums. The highlight hits when Adrian Grenier’s little brother MJ Lenderman shows up to add the perfect duet for the chorus, reminiscent of Dolly and Kenny or Tammy and George…it’s pretty special. Plus, it’s all set in the visual to a bayou cruise on a Texas pontoon boat, so we can’t argue there! Tigers Blood, the new LP, is out March 22nd via ANTI.

Night Shop Shares Dreamy Duet With Waxahatchee

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We’re no stranger to the tunes of Justin Sullivan, be it via his helping hand in other bands (Flat Worms, The Babies, Kevin Morby), or in his own solo project, Night Shop. He just dropped a single from his upcoming EP,The Fountain, which he is releasing via Salinas Records on September 25, and it features none other than Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee as well as guitar help from Meg Duffy and Justin Taveniere on bass. “In The Twilight Sun” is a tune that fits its title aptly and gracefully. Sullivan’s voice is like a soothing balm, and when his vocals meet with Crutchfield’s, the song becomes the sonic equivalent of when night meets the end of day in a symphony of the vivid colors of a glowing sunset. At four minutes in length, the song washes over you gently but steadily and Sullivan’s quick lyrics emerge bolder with every listen.

Take a listen below to the soft indie rock tune and then go pre-order the star-studded EP at Bandcamp. (P.S. All pre-order proceeds go to non-profit, Color of Change).

Morby and Waxahatchee Cover Molina

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It’s pretty easy to love both Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee, but even more so when they join forces for a good cause. And even better, they’re covering songs from Jason Molina, such as the tracks below from Magnolia Electric Co. and What Comes After the Blues. All the proceeds from the release will go to MusicCares…an organization that aims to safeguard and aid all music people in the matters of health. Seems a pretty vital thing if you ask me, and some great tunes too!

Top Albums of 2017

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Lists are arbitrary and burdensome, but why not join the fun everyone else is having? We gathered our lists, separate lists for all of us, then combined them into one that had 50 albums. What you get here are the four writers/contributors of ATH, giving you their meaningless opinions on what we thought was the jam in 2017. It’s alphabetical, and we put the initials next to it so you could track down your enemy!

 

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Powerful Track From Waxahatchee

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10_700_700_549_waxahatchee_ivytrip_900pxBeen perusing the internet a little bit today and found this great new track from indie rocker Katie Crutchfield and her project known as Waxahatchee.  The track is called “Air” and is a simple, yet powerful tune, with its banging drums and washed out guitar driving us throughout.  Press play and enjoy the same thing I’ve been jamming all morning.

Pick up new album, Ivy Tripp, on April 7th via Merge.

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Austin Weekend Show Suggestions

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austinThings are heating up here in Austin, with several really big shows coming up in the month of April.  But, before we get into the full swing of things, let’s take a look at what’s going on this weekend.  There’s definitely shows we expect you to attend, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.  Below you’ll find our suggestions for the musical weekend of April 4th-6th, including some great free gigs  See you out on the town, and don’t forget to support the bands buy buying something while you’re out. Read on for details… Read more

Show Preview: Superchunk @ Mohawk (2/6)

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Date Thursday, February 6th
Location Mohawk
Doors 7:00 PM
Tickets $18 from Mohawk


When you talk about the legend that is Superchunk, you can’t just talk about the influence they’ve made musically, but also the influence they’ve had on modern indie rock music.  Mac and Laura founded Merge Records (one of our favorite labels) as a way to put out their own songs, and that of their peers.  It seems only fitting that these taste makers would team up with another up-and-coming act, Waxahatchee, to organize an incredible show for Austinites.  While the old school act has a bit of a pop-grunge sound, the young bucks are going to bring you a more noisy version of folk tunes.  Seems like the perfect way to spend a Thursday night.

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Download: Superchunk – Digging for Something [MP3]

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