Black Forest

If you like the Avett Brothers or even early Kurt Vile (Constant Hitmaker era) then you might like the heady, indie-folksters Black Forest. The Brooklyn-based quartet's Seven Suns LP is now available for download or on limited edition vinyl. Ahhh, music so good you'll think the tree in your back yard looks super hot in high heels, ya dig?

Iron & Wine - Buckhead Theatre - 11/11/11

I hate when I am so stoked to see a band, and then can't make myself stay for more than three songs. This was, admittedly, my first time seeing I&W live in all of the years I've been listening to them. So, I have nothing as a comparison. But...here goes...

I feel like I should ask for my money back. When did this ethereal, lullaby-inducing group turn into the hipster's version of the Grateful Dead? Did I miss something? I&W had 11 people on the stage. I think two of them were donning brass instruments. It sounded nothing like anything I know of them. It was like the band is some kind of manic-depressive, and I've been having a relationship with the depressive part, only to show up to the wedding and realize I'm about to marry the manic. What gives?

I remember this happening to Dave Matthews. You know, they used to be good. They used to be a musical force to be reckoned with. Original. Witty. Passionate. And then, they started jamming and all the noodlers took over. Iron and Wine is next. I may cry.

I left the show after 3 songs. I'm REAL glad I spent $36 on a ticket. Really, I am. It was a lesson to never buy another ticket to Iron & Wine again. Jerks.

Barsuk's Newest Addition

Laura Gibson - Milk-Heavy, Pollen-Eyed from Mason Jar Music on Vimeo.

Barsuk recently added Laura Gibson to their roster and it looks like she will have an album out sometime in early 2012. Her last effort with Ethan Rose under the name Bridge Carols was tasty. You go girl! I can't wait to hear what's up next.

New Music from The Wandas

I kind of dig the Wandas but it looks like their two month tour is skipping over both Atlanta and Austin. Boo. If you're in the mood for a little Old 97s-flavor material, check out their new track "Longtime Running".

Emo's East

Believe it or not, Emo's is opening a new location in East Austin appropriately titled Emo's East. If you lived in Austin in the 90s you probably remember The Backroom. I had the pleasure of playing there once with my band and vaguely remember a stabbing occurring in the crowd while we were on stage. Moving along, Emo's has renovated the joint and opened it this week with a Butthole Surfers show. Yelpers are getting their mixed reviews on so I think I am going to have to investigate Emo's East for myself.

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Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Today is Tuesday, the weekly national holiday for all music listeners. Yep. You guess it. Albums come out on Tuesday ;) Pick up a copy of Girls new album Father, Son, Holy Ghost. If you're into buying your music by the track, download "Vomit" or "Honey Bunny". The "Vomit" video is also on Myspace. You can thank me later.

Oberhofer Signs to Glassnote

I know that I have blogged about Oberhofer before, but I'm doing it again in honor of the rockin' good time I had last weekend listening to "o0Oo0O" (how the hell hard is that song name to Google?) whilst driving around with Barbra G. and the horn-rimmed glasses brigade. Oberhofer recently signed to Glassnote. Kudos. Apparently they're in a good enough mood to share a little free music. Download "Gotta Go" and check out their new album October 4.

Neon Indian - Fallout

Chillwave at its best. Download the new track, Fallout, from Neon Indian by sharing your email address. If you aren't familiar with Neon Indian, and want a tasted of their older stuff I recommend "Sleep Paralysist".

Gringo Star

Gringo Star - "Shadow" from Consequence of Sound on Vimeo.

Gringo Star is releasing a new album, Count Yer Lucky Stars, on October 25th. Ben Allen who produced Animal Collective (ick!)and Gnarls Barkley, worked on this one.

Check out their video for “Shadow”, which I am assuming is the first single.

Mint Julep

I am digging the new Mint Julep track, Aviary. Listen here.