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Download of the Week: Admiral Radley’s “Ghosts of Syllables”

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Available 7/28 – 8/4 – Admiral Radley “Ghosts of Syllables”

After a few years of being friends – and a few drinks at lunch – Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch of Grandaddy, and Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray of Earlimart, decided to join forces to become Admiral Radley, a bonafide indie rock supergroup, albeit one that’s a lot more subtle, snarky and humble than most star-studded combos. Formed between the beaches and museums of Southern California, yet heavily influenced by its members’ roots in the Central Valley towns of Modesto and Fresno, “AdRad” creates skewed indie pop that’s smart, funny and as majestic as the crashing surf. Their debut album, I Heart California, was just released on their own label. Download the single “Ghosts of Syllables” and hear what all the fuss is about!

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Featured Arist: Frankie Rose and the Outs

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Album Title: Frankie Rose and the Outs
Featured Track: Little Brown Haired Girls
Label: Slumberland
MySpace: www.myspace.com/saintoftherose

We’re super inspired by the energy, drive and enthusiasm of Frankie Rose. In the last few years she’s drummed for three powerhouse bands: Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls and Vivian Girls. Now she’s struck out on her own with Frankie Rose and the Outs, an all-girl band that matches the power and intensity of her three previous bands while sounding entirely new. Taking the lead on guitar and vocals, Rose is backed bassist Caroline Yes, guitarist Margot Bianca, and drummer Kate Ryan. Together this quartet fashions hi-fi, melodic dream-pop that’s influenced by the Beach Boys and Gilbert and Sullivan musicals. The band’s self-titled debut will be released on Slumberland Records September 21st.

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ToRoxy Music Club: Hang With Robyn in Her New Video

We’re huge fans for Swedish dance-pop sensation Robyn, so we’re beyond excited that she’s got a new album coming out in September called Body Talk Pt. 2.  Here’s the video for the new single “Hang With Me”, which drops on August 17th. The clip is a great peek into the hectic life of a real working girl. See our heroine on tour, hanging with her band at an amusement park, and greeting fans.  Robyn is real, and we love her for it!

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Download of the Week: School of Seven Bell’s “Windstorm”

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Available 7/21 – 7/28 – School of Seven Bells “Windstorm”

To avoid this page getting too dude-heavy, this month we bring you a download from School of Seven Bells, a band that features two sisters and absolutely no beards or mustaches! The band’s new album, Disconnect from Desire, is bright, airy, and beautiful, thanks to the shimmering voices of sisters and vocalists Alejandra and Claudia Deheza and their love for ’80s beats and ’90s shoegaze guitars. Also featuring ex-Secret Machines guitarist, Benjamin Curtis, SOSB has smoothed out the sound of its first record, Alpinisms, creating an album of gorgeous, personal pop songs that’s an easy listen from start to finish. Known for their graceful, theatrical live shows, the band will be criss-crossing the U.S. in September and October. Download the new single “Windstorm” and let us know what you think!

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Roxy loves Ry

Ry Cuming releases his debut album today!

Australian heart-throb surfer, singer-songwriter has his debut self-titled album, featuring Sara Barellis and members of Maroon 5 and produced by John Alagia (Jason Mraz, John Mayer), available on iTunes, Amazon and in stores TODAY!

Born in the small coastal town of Angourie, Australia, Ry grew up with a surfboard under one arm and a guitar under the other. He was discovered playing in a hallway in Costa Rica by Roxy pro surfers and quickly fell into the LA music scene. He is Touring with Maroon 5 and Justin Nozuka this summer! Grab the album today and check out rycuming.com .
Debut music video and more coming this week.. stay tuned!

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Featured Artist: Menomena

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Album Title: Mines
Featured Track: “Five Little Rooms”
Record Label: Barsuk Records
Website: www.myspace.com/menomena

So the weekend is over and you need a tune to get you started on this sleepy Monday. Well, look no further than Menomena, who are happy to provide the musical jolt you desire. This Portland, Oregon trio, consisting of Brent Knopf, Justin Harris, and Danny Seim, plays an uppity, quirky, harmony-laden brand of indie rock that utilizes all sorts of instruments, from saxophones to glockenspiels, alongside the traditional setup of guitar, bass, and drums. Catch the band on tour this September in support of its fourth album, Mines, on Barsuk Records. It’s Monday, people, and Menomena is what you need. Let’s get to work!

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Download of the Week: Tame Impala’s “Solitude is Bliss”

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Available 7/14-721, Tame Impala “Solitude is Bliss”

Perth, Australia has a few claims to fame. It’s the fourth largest city in Australia, it’s known as the southern hemisphere’s “City of Lights,” and it’s home to the best psychedelic rock band of the last decade: Tame Impala. The band just completed a sold-out America tour in support of its debut, Innerspeaker, which is already being talked about one of the year’s best releases. Looks like the citizens of Perth have another claim to fame. Download Tame Impala’s single, “Solitude is Bliss,” and let us know what you think!

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Download of the Week: Junip’s “Rope and Summit”

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Available 7/7 – 7/14 – Junip “Rope and Summit”

¡Hace calor, muchachas! Yes, it’s hot, so we offer you the breezy, soothing music of Junip, all the way from frosty Gothenberg, Sweden. You might recognize lead singer Jose Gonzalez from his many solo albums, but here he’s joined by two other compadres to create a fuller, more sophisticated yet still organic sound. The band released an EP, The Rope And Summit, on its web site back in May, and is prepping a full length for release in September. Until then, download “Rope and Summit”,  pour yourself a tall glass of something cool, and enjoy!

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Featured Artist: The Whigs

Album Title: In The Dark

Featured Track: “Kill Me Carolyne”

Record Label:ATO Records

Website: www.myspace.com/thewhigs

Bio: With their stunning third album, IN THE DARK, the Whigs have gone widescreen.  Bursting with energy, emotion, and unpredictable experimentation, the Athens, GA-based trio tear open the artistic envelope, bringing both nuance and eclectic strength to songs like “Hundred / Million” and the raucous first single, “Kill Me Carolyne.” IN THE DARK is both atmospheric and ambitious, without losing the pedal-to-the-metal power that earned them universal praise as one of America’s finest young rock ‘n’ roll bands.

Much of the album’s amplified creative direction can be attributed to the involvement of bassist Tim Deaux, who joined founding members Parker Gispert (guitar/vocals) and Julian Dorio (drums) just prior to the 2008 release of the Whigs’ acclaimed second album, MISSION CONTROL.

“There aren’t words to describe how lucky we are to have found Tim,” Dorio laughs.  “Parker and I would just be sitting here, staring at each other.”

An exuberant, no-holds-barred live act, the Whigs followed the release of MISSION CONTROL with nearly non-stop touring, spending much of 2008 traversing the planet as a headline act, special guests of Kings of Leon, The Kooks and Drive-By Truckers, and with stage-stealing festival performances at such international events as Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock, and T In The Park.

“We’d had a good time touring and traveling,” says Dorio.  “We had absorbed a lot of music and new experiences, so there was a lot in us to pour out.  There was no shortage of ideas.”

While previous Whigs recordings kicked off with Gispert’s songwriting, this time the rhythm section took the reins.  Dorio and Deaux began collaborating in the band’s practice space, crafting near-complete songs built upon drumbeats and bass lines.

“It just kinda clicked,” Dorio says.  “We ended up going in every single day, almost as if we were clocking in to go to work.”

“It was really important that Tim was a part of this record from the ground up,” Gispert says.  “From day one, he’s been knee-deep involved in this record, which is how it should be.”

The detailed rhythm tracks provided a solid foundation for Gispert, allowing him the opportunity to write in a more responsive fashion.  As a result, his guitar lines and vocal parts became increasingly dynamic and precise.

“It was really exciting for me,” Gispert says.  “To have an idea already in place that I could instinctually react to, as a guitar player and as a singer.  It allowed me to not over think things before they had even gotten started and to spend more time working on things I don’t normally work on.”

The Whigs laid down demos throughout the first part of 2009 and on June 1st, entered Athens’ Chase Park Transduction studio with longtime friend Ben H. Allen producing.  Allen – who had been behind the board for two of the past decade’s most pivotal works:  Gnarls Barkley’s “ST. ELSEWHERE” and Animal Collective’s “MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION” – was an avowed fan of the Whigs from the very start. Allen was present at the Whigs’ very first gig and had even helped record the band’s early demos.

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Featured Artist: Foals

Album Title: Total Life Forever
Featured Tracks: “This Orient,” Spanish Sahara.”
Record Label: Sub Pop
Website: http://www.myspace.com/foals

What better way to jump start your week than with England’s Foals, a band that’ll have you more wired than that chai latte you’re clinging to for dear life.  The band just released their second album, Total Life Forever (on Sub Pop), which they wrote in a house just outside of Oxford (also home to a little band called Radiohead). Listening to the band’s new album, it’s clear that they’ve grown up a bit since their much-lauded debut, Antidote, stretching out sonically and smoothing off some of the rough edges. No plans for a US tour right now; until then, let their energy and enthusiasm help you get your week going.

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