New Music Tuesday

Listen Up- Featuring: All Mankind, Stone Cold Fox, Ten Ton Man

Posted on by Amanda

I’ve got some new tracks to work their way into your lovely and awaiting ears. No, this isn’t a New Music Tuesday post or a New Band Alert post. This is just a few tracks from a few bands that I’d like to share with you today. I’m feeling generous. Take advantage.

 

All Mankind- Simple Desire

This is a four piece originally from Sydney but they are now based in Europe. They have had their music featured in the multi-million selling FIFA 12 video game on EA Games, ABC’s Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (Theme Song), The Bachelorette Wedding (commercial), The CW’s Gossip Girl and Reign, MTV’s The Hills, The Inbetweeners, Jersey shore, The Real World, The Challenge and many more.

 

 

The Important Links:
Website
Facebook

 

Stone Cold Fox- January

This song by an Indie Rock band from Brooklyn, New York made it’s premiere earlier today on Huffington Post. The band is comprised of members from all over the US and are releasing their debut LP Memory Palace on May 6th. FILTER described the band as one that “blends a youthful and energetic sense of comfort through beautiful songs and simple aesthetics.”

 

 

The Important Links:
Website
Facebook

 

Ten Ton Man- Chunk of Change

This NYC based trio have a new EP out aptly name Chunk of Change. This EP follows up their self-titled debut album from November 2012. Their new EP will be out April 8th.

 

 

The Important Links:
Website
Facebook

 

Happy Listening!

New Music Tuesday 9/3/13 Featuring Bastille, The 1975, The Griswolds

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Well, here’s what I’ve got on my radar this week…

Bastille – Bad Blood 

The record has been out for some time overseas, but this week it was finally released in the US and I adore this band and album, so I thought I’d mention it again. It went up to number 2 on the iTunes album chart so I guess I’m not the only one. I’ve been enjoying Bastille in whatever bits I could get my hands on, but now I’m thrilled that I can finally digest the album in its entirety! From more well-known songs like “Laura Palmer” and “Things
Lost in the Fire” to the deeper cuts I wasn’t as familiar with (currently loving bonus track, “The Silence”), I’d say this is one of those albums to listen to front to back on repeat.

The 1975 – The 1975

I am very back and forth on this album from these buzzy indie rockers from Manchester. My ups and downs with the band go back to my first viewing at SXSW which didn’t leave me with the best impression. Then I slowly came back around after hearing some recordings. The first time I listened to this album, I was dancing around the room, but by the end of it, I was bored with its “sameness”. I think I appreciate this band and album most in moderation. I took my favorite tracks (“Sex”, “Chocolate”, “The City”) and put them in their own playlist and now I can’t stop listening. Take from that what you will…

The Griswolds – Heart
of a Lion EP

Fun dance rock from an up and coming Aussie group. You can listen to the EP on bandcamp. I think these 4 songs are a taste of great things to come. I denote The Griswolds a band to watch!


Also:

  • Over the Rhine – Meet Me At The Edge of the World
  • Nine Inch Nails – Hesitation Marks
  • Neko Case – The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You
  • Okkervil River – The Silver Gymnasium
  • North Mississippi Allstars – World Boogie is Coming
  • RDGLDGRN – Red Gold Green
  • Ed Roland And The Sweet Tea Project – Devils ‘n Darlins
  • Frank Turner – Losing Days EP

~ Kristen

 

New Music Tuesday 8/27/13 Featuring Foy Vance, Matt Wertz, Franz Ferdinand

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New music! New music! New music!!

Foy Vance – Joy of
Nothing 

I got a preview of this album last week at Amoeba records and I have to say it is a winner from start to finish. Foy Vance is a captivating performer and the power and emotion he relays on stage are captured quite well in the record. Expect to hear his songs and name on many a soundtrack in the upcoming year.  If you’re in LA, Foy will be at The Hotel Cafe October 28th. Also, this song is up for free download on iTunes so don’t miss out!

Matt Wertz – Heatwave 

The singer songwriter takes a step away from the simple guy with guitar model and towards a more heavily produced sound that goes into more pop and even country territories…with a hint of blistering rock guitar solos. Some of the songs come off as a bit cheesy-90’s pop to me, but you can’t deny the catchiness. I prefer the more toned down, meaningful songs, but I applaud the effort to bust out of the box and shake things up a bit. Matt will be in LA at The Bootleg Theater September 12th. The video for single, “Get to You” is a real treat and I feel explains a lot about the record.

Franz Ferdinand – Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action 

I haven’t heard any of the new album, but who wouldn’t be interested in new material from Franz Ferdinand?!? Here’s a taste of the sounds and meaning behind the album:

~ Kristen

New Music Tuesday 8/20/2013 featuring: William Beckett, Andrew Belle, Ben Rector, and more!

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Welcome to a very special New Music Tuesday! Why is it special? Because it’s my birthday and I decided to hijack the posting duties from Kristen today. He he. Hope you enjoy!

William Beckett– Genuine and Counterfeit

I’ve been a long time fan of William Beckett, ever since the days of The Academy Is… After the band broke up, he decided to go out on his own, start over, and do things his own way. After multiple ep releases over the past year, he is finally stepping out with his first full length record. Admittedly, I’m not a fan of the beginning, but as the storyline throughout the album develops, I fall in love.

Andrew Belle– Black Bear

Andrew Belle is a recent discovery for me after something on the Noisetrade email told me I should check him out and I’ve been listening ever since. There’s something I really enjoy about the airiness that makes me feel like I’ve been transported to a whole other place. I’m sure if you check out his newest release you will be feeling the same way.

Ben Rector – The Walking In Between
Ben Rector is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. His piano pop songs are fresh and fun yet still have the ability to hit you in the heart. I’ve hear some of this record and it seems to fall in line with what we’ve all come to know and love about Ben.

Travis – Where You Stand 

When I saw Travis was releasing a new album, I did a little jump for joy. These British rockers were part of the first concert I ever attended back in high school. I was so enamored that I used the band as a subject for an AP English project and promptly made “Why Does it Always Rain On Me?” my anthem. Fran Healy is, for me, the epitome of brit rock vocalists as well as a master lyricist. I can’t wait to dig into this album, their first in 5 years. The band is coming to LA Oct. 4th
playing The Wiltern.

Releases from 8/13/13:

The Wild Feathers – The
Wild Feathers
Royal Teeth –Glow
Ty Segall – Sleeper
Yellowcard – Ocean
Avenue Acoustic
Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

New Music Tuesday 7/23/13 Featuring Kid Karate, Ben Rector, Truth & Salvage Co.

Posted on by Kristen

In need of some new music in your life? Well, I’ve got you covered. Here are my top picks from what is coming out this week.

Kid Karate – Lights Out EP

This Irish duo has been tearing it up in LA these last couple of weeks. I’ve been looking forward to this release since I first heard “Two Times” in preparation for this year’s SXSW. To me they have a very White Stripes kind of vibe, hard-hitting and raw rock music. They play in San Diego tonight at The Griffin.

Ben Rector – The Walking In Between

As a huge fan of his previous releases, Into The Morning and Something Like This, I have high hopes for this singer songwriter’s newest release. Ben has a talent for writing fun and engaging pop songs. I haven’t delved into The Walking In Between yet, but the first single “Beautiful” is the free single on itunes this week and I listen to that and can’t help but smile. He’s coming back to SoCal this fall playing the House of Blues in both SD and LA September 23rd and 24th
respectively.

Truth & Salvage Co. – Pick Me Up

Before they moved to Nashville, Truth & Salvage Co. was one of my favorite LA bands. They put on such an enjoyable live show with their Americana rock, you can’t help but dance and sing along. I’m going to guess that Pick Me Up is a very apt title for the new album.

Also of interest:

 

~ Kristen

New Music Tuesday 6/11/13 Featuring The Silent Comedy, Matthew Mayfield, Irontom

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Lots of delicious music coming out this summer.  I don’t know how I feel about all the abbreviated EPs (versus full length albums), but I guess that is the way of things. As long as my favorites keep putting amazing new tunes in my ears, I cannot complain. Here’s what  I’ve been listening to this week:

The Silent Comedy – Friends
Divide EP

The wait for new Silent Comedy material has been somewhat
painful, but now I can rejoice as one of my favorite bands has released a
collection of new gems. As a whole, the record seems less aggressive than I’m
used to from a typically raucous Silent Comedy show, but there is still a familiar
edge and tell-tale musicality that can transport you another time and place
that long-time TSC fans might call The Church of The Silent Comedy. This is a
place where the whiskey flows and the world seems a better place, not because
it is not dark, but because in that darkness we know we are not alone.  In other words, go out and buy this record as
you’ll be better for it.

Matthew Mayfield –Irons
in the Fire EP

One listen to the first track off this EP and I’m sold. Matthew has an amazing ability to produce instantly impactful songs that have both an emotional intensity and rough, rocker edge. This EP translates the Mayfield magic to its recorded form surprisingly well making it a very easy purchasing decision. As a bonus, the EP includes a couple new versions of the smoldering “Fire Escape”.

Irontom– Nitro EP

This one came out last week, but as it has been on repeat in my itunes since then, I would be remiss to not mention it. LMN Band Love Irontom plays somewhat frenzied rock songs and after a few listens, it is hard not to get caught up and swept away in the band’s refreshing take on the genre. This band, for me, has become an addiction. Take a listen and join me!

Some other CDs out today worth checking out:

 

~ Kristen

 

New Music Tuesday 5/28/13 Featuring Bastille, Laura Marling, Dan and Matt Wilson

Posted on by Kristen

Bastille – Haunt EP

It is difficult to find the words to express just how excited I am to have UK’s Bastille finally release some music here in the US. Bastille has been one of those bands I go to for comfort and inspiration and quite frankly, I was getting tired of putting music videos on repeat just to listen to the songs. The EP only has four songs (three from the band’s debut, Bad Blood and a new demo from which the EP gets its name), but I haven’t been this excited about a release since Biffy Clyro’s Opposites. If you just want to sample, iTunes has “Pompeii” available as their free download of the week…get on that one!

Laura Marling – Once I
Was An Eagle 

I was lucky enough to catch a live streaming performance of Ms. Marling’s the other day on via KCRW. She simply captivates in a way that reminds me of some of the singer/songwriters I grew up listening to from the 60s/70s. I’ve seen Laura Marling play a few festivals, but honestly, I find her music too intimate for large crowds. Just find yourself alone in a room with your thoughts and put Once I Was An Eagle on the record player and get lost. Through this lens, the record is perfection.

You can listen to the album via NPR first listen here

Dan and Matt Wilson – Minneapolis
2013 

You know I’m a huge Dan Wilson fan. Dan and his brother Matt have been in various bands over the years and they came together at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis to play a show featuring songs spanning their careers. We are quite lucky that they recorded the show and this can now be purchased via their website as a digital download. They did this back in 2010 and although I’m not the biggest fan of live albums, this one I love. You can
stream Minneapolis 2013 on the site as well…


Also:

  • Imaginary Cities – Fall of Romance
  • John Fogerty – Wrote a Song For Everyone
  • Alice in Chains – The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here
  • Eisley – Currents
  • Guster – Live Acoustic
  • Rise Against – Rpm10
  •  CocoRosie – Tales of a Grasswindow

~ Kristen