Today's Quick Mention: Mogwai is
playing Stubb's tonight! I've never actually
seen them live before, so I've been really looking
for the show. Tickets are still available if
you want to join me.
Because you asked, here's five songs. Enjoy.
:Making
Friendz - Situation:
Need something to immediately make today 100% more
clap-worthy? Then look no further than this incredibly
catchy and upbeat number from Tami Hart's new project.
In case you don't recall the name, Hart made some waves back
in the early 2000s as solo artist. Now she has a
variety of gigs (she's also a guitarist in MEN) that she
uses to fill up her schedule. Social Life is
due June 21 on Last Bummer Records.
:Sennen
- Age of Denial:
This band's latest LP has apparently been out in the UK
since last year, but it's getting shared anyway since I'm
just now hearing about it and I'm an absolute sucker
for post-rock, especially when it's this great and laced
with a hint of shoegazey goodness. Minty Fresh put out
a special blue vinyl version of Age Of Denial on
Record Store Day. Anyone get one? And can I have
it?
:Cloud
Control - Meditation Song 2 (Why, Oh Why):
This song is fantastic. The boy/girl vocals aren't
overdone or gimmicky, and I very much love that there's
enough curveballs in the arrangement alone to keep me
entertained for an unusually lengthy amount of time. A
debut full length from the band is expected before the end
of the year, which hopefully also means a stop in Austin
isn't too far off.
:Grooms
- Tiger Trees:
For as long as SOTO has been around this band (formerly
known as the Muggabears) has been making some of the best
moody indie rock around, and with this, the first single off
their new LP, it doesn't look as though that status will be
changing. Prom is the name of their upcoming
album, and it's due out July 12 on the always steady as can
be Kanine Records.
:Cuckoo
Chaos - Jesus Flag American Fish:
I can't remember the last time a song made me want to throw
on some beachwear and head out for a day in the sun, but
this breezy pop number from Lefse's latest roster addition
is doing the trick. As of now, the band only has plans
to release a 7" on July 12. Let's hope an EP or LP is
at least on the schedule to happen sooner rather than later.
- John Laird -
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