Today's Quick Mention: As I'm surely
know, ACL starts today! It's honestly my least
favorite festival, but I am looking forward to a few
parts of it. Plus, there's some nice shows
going on once the lights go out at Zilker Park.
My recommendations are Mates Of State at the Mohawk
tonight (that's actually a free one), School Of
Seven Bells/Active Child at the same venue tomorrow
and then Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros at the
Beauty Bar on Sunday.
Here's five tracks whether or not you have an
exhausting weekend ahead of you. Enjoy.
:The
Heavy - That Kind Of Man:
I really like these guys, so I'm happy to see that they've
decided to try and cash-in on their current Kia commercial
fame. This, which is actually an updated version of an
older track, doesn't have as insane of a hook as their
aforementioned ad fodder, but it's still as groovy and fun
as anything you're going to find right now. The How
You Like Me Now? EP is due 10/19 on Ninja Tune, and then
ten days later the band will play the Mohawk.
:Dumbo
Gets Mad - Eclectic Prawn:
Getting past the random as hell name might be too much to
ask for some of you, but if you can do it you'll definitely
discover a pop song that's worth remembering. Be
warned though, there's a good chance this summer-enthused
number will make you yearn for the beach. I believe
this only available as a digital download, so grab it while
you can.
:The
Lucksmiths - Get To Bed Birds:
Not sure I realized it until I listened to this song, but
I've totally missed bands like this. No one does that
sort of crisp and super well crafted indie pop that the
Lucksmiths, Death Cab For Cutie and a slew of other acts use
to do. Oh well. It happens. One day
someone will be sitting around wondering what happened to
all the fuzzy pop in the world. The aptly titled
Farewell 7" is out later this year on Matinee.
:Husky
Rescue - Fast Lane:
I'm not going to lie, part of the reason I find this song so
appealing is the 90s-esque whispered-talking-vocal part that
happens at the three minute mark. It's ridiculous.
And awesome. Although, I suppose I should say it
probably wouldn't be that great if the rest of Fast Lane
wasn't pure quality. Catskills Records released
Ship Of Light this week.
:Rye
Rye - Sunshine (Featuring MIA):
I've heard quite a bit of buzz about Rye Rye, and now that
I've taken the time to actually listen to her I can see why
she's garnering some excitement. However, MIA's
fingerprints are all over this gloriously upbeat gem, and I
kind of feel as though she's more responsible for what makes
it such a great track. Go! Pop! Bang! is due on
NEET Records next year.
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