Stutter Steps at Austin Town Hall

Okay, so maybe Stutter Steps aren’t your new favorites, not yet anyways. But, those of you who’ve carefully wrapped yourself in a world of indiepop and Australian/NewZealand guitar craftsmanship will surely find yourselves a new band to adore. This first single is as fine example of the art of songwriting as I’ve come to hear,… Continue reading Stutter Steps at Austin Town Hall

Moon Types at Austin Town Hall

Another day, another great song coming to you from Jigsaw Records. This time the label has teamed up with new Swedish act Moon Types, and dammit if these aren’t some of the enjoyable indiepop songs I’ve come across in the last few weeks.  I like how there’s a Southern rambling in the execution of the… Continue reading Moon Types at Austin Town Hall

Thee Koukouvaya at Austin Town Hall

Thee Koukouvaya is an East Coast based electronic act that will be releasing a record soon onSaint Marie Records. Composed of John O’Hara and Brian Wenckebach, the group is “from” Vilandredo, Rethymno. They are pretty well all over the place when it comes to sounds used. You pick up noise, old-school synth and drum machines… Continue reading Thee Koukouvaya at Austin Town Hall

Knowlton Bourne at Austin Town Hall

Knowlton Bourne is a 23 year old native of Mississippi, which is important, as there’s definitely been some recent indie rock lineage occurring out there…like Dent May for instance.  But, with Bourne, you’re going to get more of a fuzzed-out riff blended carefully with a taste of Southern comforts. Guitar chords sound like something Ty… Continue reading Knowlton Bourne at Austin Town Hall

Presents for Sally at Austin Town Hall

You know, Ft. Worth gets a lot of flack, as far as the music of Texas goes, but let’s not forget that it’s recently given us Leon Bridges.  And, bubbling below that hype machine is the excellent St. Marie Records, who do incredible work with bands of the shoegaze/realm.  Their latest push if for the… Continue reading Presents for Sally at Austin Town Hall

Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Austin Town Hall

It’s been a really great resurgence month for The Dentists, with two of the band’s songwriters unleashing new tunes/albums. First there was Treasures of Mexico, and now we’ve got Bob Collins and the Full Nelson.  He’s releasing his new record, Telescopic Victory Kiss, and though slightly different, it hits as beautifully as one would expect.… Continue reading Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Austin Town Hall

Frog at Austin Town Hall

There is something about short, concise band names that’s becoming very appealing both aesthetically and mentally. Frog, from Queens, N.Y., falls into that category, and it will release new album Kind Of Blah on May 25. Frog shares frantic first single “King Kong” for free download. The song is a frenzy of fast guitar licks… Continue reading Frog at Austin Town Hall

Marshmallow Coast at Austin Town Hall

Athens, Ga.’s Marshmallow Coast will release new album Vangelis Rides Again on May 5, and now shares first single “Hash Out Cash Out” for free download. The track exemplifies the hooks that frontman Andy Gonzales makes great use of. While it’s a fairly straightforward track, there is more going than you might think. Download it… Continue reading Marshmallow Coast at Austin Town Hall

American Culture at Austin Town Hall

Man, noise rock with catchy pop hooks seems to be everywhere these days, and I am far from complaining. American Culture are a Denver group making bubblegum pop with a noisey twist, and they do this quite well. Pure American Gum is a short yet tantalizing album filled with songs that will win your heart… Continue reading American Culture at Austin Town Hall