This is fine.
We’ve now got one weekend of live music under our belts so it’s time to do a little reflection from what just went down. I see no better way to do that than with a few interviews we lined up with festival performing bands. Next up on our list of interviewees is previously ACL spotlighted band, Widowspeak. Read more for full interview.
Widowspeak just released a preview track of their pending EP. The song is called “True Believer” and if you like the Widowspeak, you will be pleased. Very pleased.
It has the drawn out tempo, as though it was recorded at pace and slowed down to keep your busy brain in check. Vocals and guitar interplay in lovely layers.
The EP will be called Swamps and is due late October via Captured Tracks.
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We like Captured Tracks. We like Widowspeak.
“Thick as Theives” is the latest new track to hit the intarwebs. Haunting, sparse, pretty, the guitar string screech that lets you know they sound the way they sound. The album, Almanac, is out in a couple weeks, 1/22 to be exact. We look forward to it.
Stay tuned for an album review…
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As we get closer to the release date of the upcoming album from Widowspeak more tunes are slowly coming to light. Musically, my first listen to this track made me think the band would be much more forceful, and sonically, I think I’m right. But, Molly Hamilton’s voice still has that sultry hushed tone to it, even while an edgy guitar cuts in and out of the track. I get the feeling that the group is really going to just throw their hands in the air and seek any direction they desire on Almanac. You can get your hands on the record come January 22nd of the New Year.
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When I first caught the live set from Widowspeak a few years ago at SXSW I immediately became a proponent of the group, so I’m glad news broke today of a new release comign from the group. They’ll be putting out their second LP, Almanac, via Captured Tracks on January 22nd. This first listen is fairly revealing about what we can expect, with the haziness of previous works a bit removed. I’m interested to see how it all unfolds in the long-run. Will it be too tame for my liking or yours? Only time will tell, but for now we’ve got this tune to enjoy.
Download: Widowspeak – Ballad of the Golden Hour [MP3]
Having fallen in love with Bend Beyond, the recent release from Woods, I couldn’t wait for the show at Red 7. It topped off what was already an excellent night of music for us at ATH, and for those of you in Austin.
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Have we got a deal for you !? The great people of Transmission are allowing us to help you get out and see one of the most anticipated shows of the season, Woods over at Red 7. Their recent release, Bend Beyond, is absolutely magnificent, and I have a feeling it will make a lot of year end lists. But, if that’s not enough to convince you, you can also see Widowspeak, a Captured Tracks act that made my list of favorites at SXSW this past year. Oh, and local group Hidden Ritual is setting things off right as the opening slot! All you need to do is leave a comment with your most anticipated Fun Fun Fun Fest band, and we’ll pick our favorite and let you have 2 free tickets to Wednesday night’s show. Doors are at 9 PM, and for those just wanting to buy tickets they’re $14 at the door. Contest ends Wednesday at 8 AM.
Download: Woods – I’m Not Gone [MP3]
