Hey! If you're in Austin
then I highly recommend getting out to see Thao Nguyen And The Get Down Stay
Down at Emo's. Sure, the Hold Steady are playing at the Parish, but
what have they done for you besides make one great album after another?
Nothing!
Alright, here's an EP. Enjoy.
:Japanese
Motors - Single Fins And Safety Pins:
Vice Records went out of their way in this Orange
County-based act's press release to provide a social report
card of sorts (who seriously cares how often they party?),
but all they really needed to state was that this gem is one
of the most breezy and easy to love pieces of vintage pop to
come out this summer. Watch out for their debut on
store shelves later in the year.
:Chandeliers
- Mr Electric:
The majority of instrumental music that I share and prefer
is of the post-rock, sweeping epic kind, so I was a little
surprised that I quickly became fond of this
electronic-oriented effort. I wouldn't say that's
because it's super similar to what I generally appreciate,
but with numerous layers it does manage to become
headphone-worthy and not just something you can only dance
to. The Thrush will be out on October 14.
:Obi
Best - Nothing Can Come Between Us:
If you've previously had a good time with the quirky ways of
The Bird And The Bee then I think you'll like what Alex
Lilly (not sure if she is the bird or the bee) has been
doing on her own time. Vocally, it's definitely
comparable to what a lot of other songbirds have done over
the last few years, but it's also got a spacious sound that
just shouldn't be missed. Capades is out on
August 25.
:The
Silent Years - Black Hole:
I have no doubt that you've probably already had your fill
of indie/folk pop this year, but I very much believe that
you're going to really like this quiet number. The
percussion is done in an interesting way, there is a
semi-raucous surprise that awaits you towards the end and,
of course, the songwriting is loaded with a lot of nice
quips. The Globe will be released next week.
:The
Ettes - Marathon:
The four songs above this one may take some of you a couple
of listens to fully appreciate, but this one is just a
simple garage rock tune with a big beat and a catchy guitar
riff. You honestly only need to crank up the volume
and put a smile on your face. Or, if you're feeling
adventurous, do those minimum requirements in the car.
Look At Live Again Soon is due out in the coming
months.
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