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Listen :: changemod – summer/summer

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changemodI have really, really talented friends. One of them is Houston-based Nate McKee, the amazing artist behind The Answer Page and changemod. He’s been busy at work writing and recording new material for both projects and recently released an EP for changemod, summer/summer.

Vibes from 90s industrial to shoegaze, y’all need check this incredible EP out for yourselves because it’s great and free to download.

The Houston Chronicle had some lovely things to say in their premiere post for the EP, you can read all about it here. And BONUS, look out for the upcoming print issue, Houston. Also, my pal Jheri over at Decorder recently premiered Datahowler’s remix of the EP’s title track, definitely check that out.

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SXSW 2012 :: Newness

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It’s probably super cliché to refer to something as bittersweet, but that’s totally how I feel about SXSW. Austin, TX is quite possibly the coolest city in the US and I know with out a doubt that SXSW is the greatest festival on either side of the Mississippi. And as much exhausting fun as I had the past week, I’m glad to be back in Atlanta and my own bed.

Newness :: Music
So, here’s some new (to me) bands that I caught at SXSW that I think you all should know about.

Mr. Gnome @ Red 7 :: Forcefield PR/Terrorbird Media Day Party
I caught the psych-noise duo at Red 7 on Wednesday. They were incredible. Check out “House of Circles” from the band’s October 2011 release Madness is Miniature.

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Forest Fire @ Red 7 :: Forcefield PR/Terrorbird Media Day Party
Forest Fire has a Girls plus Kurt Vile vibe to them, which I totally dig. Check out “Future Shadows” below.


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The Orwells @ Hype Hotel :: Aquarium Drunkard Party
I think I overheard someone says these guys are in high school. HIGH SCHOOL? The Orwells totally punched me in the face with their punk rock sound. You should definitely watch out for this band. Check out “Who Needs You” below.

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Emily Wells @ Hotel Vegas :: Brooklyn Vegan Party
Soulful voice mixed with lovely weaving loops, Emily Wells creates insanely great music. Her style is impressive to watch and listen to, especially live. Her new album Mama comes out on April 10. Check out “Passenger” below.
mp3 :: Passenger – Emily Wells
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Pond @ Hotel Vegas :: Brooklyn Vegan Party
Pond features members of the psych-rock band Tame Impala, so I obviously had to see them at least once during SXSW. If you like have your face melted off with pure 70s tinged rock ‘n’ roll, then definitely check out Pond. Check out “Fantastic Explosion of Time” below.

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Niki and the Dove @ UO :: Urban Outfitters Day Party
Swedish dance pop? Yes, please! Check out “The Drummer” below and you should consider going to their website daily because it’s awesome.

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Listen :: Toy Camera – Blissful Youth EP

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Check out this glittery new EP from Toy Camera (Germany Germany x Steffaloo). Blissful Youth is available for free on their bandcamp. Get ya some.

Check out the track “Tall Trees” below and the video.
mp3 :: Tall Trees – Toy Camera

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Listen :: Princeton – Daytrotter Session

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Check out Princeton‘s awesome Daytrotter session here! And if you haven’t already, get your tickets to one (or all) of the upcoming Barnstormers and listen to this amazing music IN A BARN (Links to buy tickets below!).

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8/26 – Runnymeade Barn (North Hampton, NH)
8/27 – Sunnyview Farm Barn (Ghent, NY)
8/28 – Old Lantern Barn (Charlotte, VT)
8/29 – The Living Room (NYC)
8/30 – Chaseland Barn (New Wilmington, PA)
8/31 – Conrad Botzum Farmstead Barn (Akron, OH)
9/1 – Lakeview Farms Barn (Dexter, MI)
9/2 – Kalyx Center Barn (Monticello, IL)
9/3 – Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA)

 

Daytrotter :: BARNSTORMER 5

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I’m very excited about the upcoming Daytrotter Barnstormer 5 tour! And it’s happening very, very soon! This time around the awesome folks at Daytrotter are bringing it to the east coast starting in North Hampton, NH at Runnymeade Barn on August 26! This time they are even taking it to the Big Apple with a show on August 29 at The Living Room. And closing out the epic barntastic week in Maquoketa, IA at Codfish Hollow. Check out the full list of dates below and click on the dates/locations for more information regarding tickets and who’s playing the show!

8/26 – Runnymeade Barn (North Hampton, NH)
8/27 – Sunnyview Farm Barn (Ghent, NY)
8/28 – Old Lantern Barn (Charlotte, VT)
8/29 – The Living Room (NYC)
8/30 – Chaseland Barn (New Wilmington, PA)
8/31 – Conrad Botzum Farmstead Barn (Akron, OH)
9/1 – Lakeview Farms Barn (Dexter, MI)
9/2 – Kalyx Center Barn (Monticello, IL)
9/3 – Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA)

You seriously can’t miss out on a Barnstormer. I went to Barnstormer 4 back in April and it was the coolest musical experience I’ve ever had. Check out the video below of Guards doing I see it coming on April 29 in Maquoketa, IA at Codfish Hollow (I was there!) take by Rock of the Arts. By the way, Guards is going to be at the first couple of dates on Barnstormer 5. You don’t want to miss them, I’m serious. They’re fantastic.

I really don’t think you need convincing, but in case you do, purchase your tickets now and get 40% Daytrotter Merch AND a free Barnstormer 5  poster! So click the dates/locations above, get your tickets, get your coolest friends together, and road trip it to the countryside. You seriously will not regret it.

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Save The Clocktower :: Carousel

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Save The Clocktower is an electro-pop band from Chicago.  Greg Newton (Drums, vocals, electronics), Sean Paras (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Shenk (keyboards) started the band back in 2007 and self-released their debut in 2009. The band is back in 2011 with Carousel.

I’ve probably listened to Carousel 100 times since it was sent to me early December. I immediately fell in love with everything about it.

When I think of a carousel, I imagine the traditional type of spinning machine. The type that has colorful horses and carriages rotating around with smiling kids and parents photographing them having a blast. When I was a kid, I imagined that those horses and carriages would lift off the carousel and take me to another place. It’s easy to lose yourself when you listen to Save The Clocktower‘s Carousel, like it was easy for me to lose myself as a kid on the carousel. The dreamy tracks on this album have the ability to take you to another place.

Save the Clocktower‘s sound is pure electronic pop with a hint of shoegaze. And their 10 track album is compiled of beat-driven jams that could hold their own on any dance floor or in your headphones.

The Carousel ride begins with “Drip”, an introduction to the album got me completely hooked and I couldn’t wait to hear more. The album ends with a slow burning, “Headphones”, which is absolutely gorgeous. Every song in between reinvents the band’s sound. This album has high repeatability without getting old. It’s just a fun album to listen to.

Save The Clocktower‘s Carousel is set for release on February 26 on CD and digital formats. I’ll have more information about how you can get your hands on this gem later, but for now check out my favorite track on the album, “Far Apart”, below.

mp3 :: Far Apart – Save the Clocktower

And if you are lucky enough to be in the Chicago area, Save The Clocktower is playing a show at the Empty Bottle on January 15.

More links!

http://www.facebook.com/clocktowermusic


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http://www.myspace.com/clocktowermusik


http://www.soundcloud.com/savetheclocktower

Listen :: Bridge Underwater

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Bridge Underwater is an indie/pop band from the greatest town I’ve never really been to, Philadelphia, PA.
Recently the band released Send Me All Your Love EP on CD and digital download. These brilliant, dreamy pop tunes have an unforgettable 80′s sound with a vibe that’s brand new. And it’s easy to pick up on the band’s influences without it being too overwhelming.
These songs would fit in on any John Hughes’ movie soundtrack. You know, at the end when Samantha Baker kisses Jake Ryan or when Keith and Watts kiss. Swoon.
Anyway, my favorite track on the EP is “I Love You.” That ending guitar riff really does it for me.

mp3 :: I Love You - Bridge Underwater

Have you fallen in love yet? Download it here.

If you’re in Philly on January 26, you can check them out at The Fire, otherwise you’re just going to have to keep obsessing over their Bandcamp page like me.

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Myspace: 
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Bandcamp: 
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