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New Music | Buxton – Boy of Nine

Buxton – Boy Of Nine Houston seems to be a hotbed for talent these days, and Buxton is one that has caught my ear with their eccentrically lush harmonies pounding rhythm & prickly banjo plucking.  Its a newgrass sound that is reminding me of quite a bit like Joe Strummer’s Johnny Appleseed.  Check out their first track “Boy of Nine,” off their upcoming album Nothing Seems Strange Here, out 1/31 Web | Facebook | Twitter Tour Dates: Jan 28 Skinny’s Ballroom : Austin, TX w/ Jack Wilson Feb 04 Fitzgerald’s : Houston, TX “Nothing Here Seems Strange” Release Show Feb 09 The…

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Nada Surf – Waiting For Something

Nada Surf – Waiting For Something Dropping very soon, Nada Surf is releasing a second single off their upcoming album, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy is out 1/24 on Barsuk.  The single in question is “Waiting For Something,” which feels quite like vintage Nada Surf, a sterling, sparkling, powerpop gem. Grab a copy:

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Peasant – The Flask

Damien DeRose, the talented singer and songwriter behind Peasant, is about to release his third album, Bound for Glory, on 4/17.  The first taste we’re getting is new track “The Flask,” which feels a bit Elliott Smith with its whispy vocals that seem to float along with the subtle guitar and piano riffs. The music and vocals created a parallel meter and sometimes twists and turns the potent lyrics. The understated style of vocals and music make this the perfect quiet day song. http://www.facebook.com/IamPeasant http://twitter.com/peasantpeasant

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Kingsley Flood – Colder Still EP

Kingsley Flood – Black Boots Kingsley Flood – I Don’t Wanna Go Home Our friends Kingsley Flood released their Colder Still EP yesterday, one that has been on regular replay here in my library and for good reason.  Colder Still is a 6 song EP that ramps up the energy and plays like a Kingsley Flood live show.  A bit raucous, full of energy and exemplifies the rootsy, gypsy, americana these guys play, with an added a bit of testosterone. If you’ve been fortunate to have heard them play live, you’ve probably heard most of these songs, but the studio…

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New Music | Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Gonna Change…

Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now What can I say about this guy that hasn’t already been said ad nauseum.  Happily, I received word that he’d be releasing another album, and over the weekend, I think everyone had the opportunity to check out the title track from his upcoming album. The song, as is stripped down to core elements with Earle crooning over a stand up bass, and gentle plucking from his guitar.  It sounds a bit more like what we heard from Midnight at the Movies, a bit somber, poignant and…

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New Music | The Wooden Sky – Child of the Valley

Check out the new track from the Wooden Sky, the Toronto band that seems to be catching a wave of buzz lately.  They are working on releasing their third album, Every Child a Daughter, Every Moon a Sun, on Blackbox Recordings.  The country tinged song sings of loneliness, with a sparse and powerfully dense feel that really exemplifies this band’s maturity and sensibilities.

The band will be touring like crazy in support of this new album.

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New Music | Coyote Kolb – Albedo

“Albedo” is a new track from Boston’s Coyote Kolb off their upcoming 2nd album United State, our 1/28.  Albedo follows the dusty boots, dirty blues rock style that made me enjoy their previous effort Massachusett so much. We in town can look forward to the cd release party Saturday the 28th with Boston’s Tallahassee and Larcenist. coyotekolb.com Event Info

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You Should Know | Spirit Family Reunion

Spirit Family Reunion – When My Name Is Spoken Upon the near incessant applaud from my friend Steve I plugged in the Spirit Family Reunion’s self-titled EP.  The Brooklyn band, who certainly doesn’t sound like a Brooklyn band, reeks of bucolic, countryside bluegrass music.  Fiddles are played, banjos are plucked, and washboards are rattled as SFR plays their brand of some of the most enthralling, old-timey americana / bluegrass you’ll hear.  It stands to reason how these guys ended up in Brooklyn.  These songs are dusty, ramshackles that seem to blend a bit of the old and the new, and…

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New Music | Harriet – I Slept With All Your Mothers

Harriet – I Slept With All Your Mothers Glad to see Alex Casnoff (ex-member of Dawes) has landed somewhere.  His new band, Harriet, is embarking on the self-release of their debut EP, Tell The Right Story, on January 31, 2012. The first single being “I Slept With All Your Mothers,” which has whispers of Dawes influence (check out the percussion and basslines … When My Time Comes much?) feels big and near cinematic.  Its a powerful sound, and barely harnesses Casnoff’s staunch anthemic vocals. It’s exciting news for fans of Casnoff’s and I look forward to the end of the month…

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