Today's Quick Mention: Most people are
still trying to get their post-SXSW heads on
straight, so there aren't very many shows worth
catching tonight. My recommendation is that
you just go see The Raid: Redemption.
It's one of the best action flicks in years.
Five songs for your Tuesday! Enjoy.
:Moonface
- Headed For The Door:
I have to admit that I'm rather excited for this
act's upcoming effort. I really dug the first
single, and now this headphone worthy effort has
arrived with the clear goal to please my ears.
It's only going to continue getting better from
here, right? With Siinai: Heartbreaking
Bravery is due out April 17 on Jagjaguwar.
:Royal
Headache - Down The Lane:
There's one
track in today's mix that will make you want to
immediately join a rock act with soul leanings, and
it's this inspired number. At some point there
will be a moment where I figure out a way to get it
out of my head. The band will release
What's Your Rupture? on May 8, and they'll be
playing a couple of shows around Austin in June.
:The
Spinto Band And Miniature Tigers - Me And My Arrow
(Harry Nilsson Cover):
As I was digging though emails over the weekend this
was one of the tracks that really stuck out. I
love the breezy pace, and the two bands together
combine for a pop sound that's almost impossible to
not like. The Spinto Band will release Shy
Pursuit on May 1 via Spintonic Recordings.
This song is not on it, so grab it while you can.
:Conduits
- Top Of The Hill:
I was already excited
to see Cursive and Cymbals Eat Guitars at the Mohawk
on April 14, but this band is also playing?
That's ridiculous. You have to be there with
me. If you can't make it, at least be sure to
love this shoegaze-enthused gem. Conduits just
put out their self titled full length via Team Love.
I need to get it.
:Animal
Kingdom - Strange Attractor (Black Fethers Remix):
I know this band has been getting a nice amount of
buzz for a while now, but I hadn't really paid them
any attention until this track landed in my inbox.
Expect to be delivered the sort of well crafted pop
that deserves headphones. This is a one-off
remix, but they'll release an official full length
at some point this year.
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