Today's Quick Mention: We've returned!
We missed you. Hopefully you missed us. Now
let's get back to acting as though we know what we're
talking about when it comes music and movies.
The EP is now called a Quickdraw. Enjoy.
:Shearwater
- Breaking The Yearlings:
While they've certainly had some booming moments throughout
the three full lengths they've put out, I've never really
thought of Shearwater as an act willing to get meaty with
their music. Then this track showed up, and now I'm
thinking that one of Austin's best bands just got better.
Animal Jay is due out February 14.
:Cursive
- The Sun And Moon:
I like this song, and I always find something to dig about
every effort that this band puts out, but I'd be lying if I
said I didn't wish Tim Kasher was still bitter, sarcastic,
and maybe a little too sensitive for his own good. It
sure made for some great indie rock. This well crafted
pop tune can be found on I Am Gemini, which is due on
February 21 via Saddle Creek.
:Frankie
Rose - Know Me:
This act has been riding a nice sized wave of buzz for a
while, but I think this gorgeous, infectious piece of pop is
going to really push them into the spotlight. Here's
hoping there's a few more like it on Interstellar.
Slumberland will release the LP on February 12, but you'll
be able to grab the Know Me single on January 17.
:Nous
Non Plus - Had Enough:
French is responsible for the only "D" I ever received in
school, so I have no idea what the hell this track is about.
Still, it's upbeat, catchy (in a make up your own lyrics
sort of way), and just too much fun to not like. You
can find this song on Freudian Slip, which was
recorded here in Austin, and is currently available via
Aeronaut Records.
:Rodrigo
Y Gabriela - Juan Loco (Featuring CUBA):
Despite feeling as though I should be attempting some sort
of elaborate dance whenever I listen to it, this is a pretty
stellar tune. Perhaps the duo adding a 13-piece Cuban
Orchestra to their sound will help me get past not ever
being able to listen to one of their albums for longer than
a month. Area 52 is due January 24.
:Heartless
Bastards - Parted Ways:
As long as Erika Wennerstrom has that golden voice of hers,
I'm in for whatever she and her band churn out.
Although, I will say it's very nice of them to make it easy
on me by always putting out quality stuff. Partisan
will release Arrow on February 14. HB will be
out touring all of next month, so try to make an effort to
catch them in a city near you.
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