Indie rock quartet Atlas Genius are three Australian brothers and an English dude. They just released their debut EP in the US this summer. Three delicious tracks long, Through the Glass is sure to earn them an international following. Its laid back guitar driven anthems remind me of the stuff everyone knows and loves from the late ’90s-early 2000s and it’s no surprise either, considering they’ve cited their main influences to be The Police, Beck and Death Cab For Cutie. Turn it on and turn it up, these guys are bound to reach your favorites list.

Pick up Through the Glass here

Trojans
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Trojans (Acoustic)
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Backseat (Goldroom Remix)
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Christopher Owens, the genius behind San Francisco indie rock outfit Girls recently left the famed band and announced the release of his upcoming solo project. “Lysandre,” set to release January 2013 via Fat Possum, is what Owens calls a window into his soul. It is a personal account of his feelings while touring with Girls.

He said of his solo album:

“Lysandre could easily be mistaken as an album about a love affair and the girl I fell in love with. But it’s much more than that. While love inspired me to write “Lysandre’s Theme” – and the album closes with this encounter- it also tells a story: the story of a writer in a band who suddenly finds himself facing the reality of a first tour and everything that entailed; from writing alone at home, to suddenly being in a band preparing for their first out of town shows. It’s a personal account. My account. Not that of a band or what the world might have seen. This is some of what I was feeling. A little window into my soul.”

I for one can’t wait to hear it. The song linked below is what Owens says to be the foundation for the entire album. “I decided to let the theme dictate the chords and form of the entire record; letting its chords be the colors on a palette to paint many pictures, allowing the theme to recur and tie the story together conceptually, making every song on the album akin to the other, never leaving the key of A.”

The Twelves | Penguin Prison | TICKETS!

The Private Label Fridays series is wrapping up their six week run with two more events. Hosting a range of talent from Nosaj Thing, M83, Classixx, RAC, Washed out, and now this. Renowned French disco label Kitsune is taking the reins on the series’ second to last show, headlined by long time C+A+D favorite The Twelves. With support from acts making a massive wave in the dance music scene, this show will be everything we could ask for! I’m actually really excited. We love The Twelves. Seen them a heap of times, and no set compares to the other. Looking forward to seeing Penguin Prison and Anna Lunoe for the first time as well, at a venue I’ve been meaning to check out.

The contest ends at 8PM tomorrow, Thursday November 15th! Be sure to be ready to check your e-mail, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen. GOOD LUCK! And see y’all there.

Check our 2011 interview with The Twelves

Fever Ray – Seven (The Twelves Remix)
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Radiohead – Reckoner (The Twelves Remix)
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Azari & III | TICKETS!

This past weekend we got invited to check out Azari & III while on a live tour to re-release their self titled album with Dim Mak. I’ve had it for awhile, but just decided to jump into it again, given the opportunity. The tribal funkiness takes their sound to a jumble of old school soul and a new school rave. Their live show consists of combo of two DJs (where Azari & III comes from) and the powerful force of two vocalists. Together they grab the audience and throw them into a world of dance and right now. This contest is a chance for ONE winner to take a friend to enjoy this performance! Tweet, like, follow, spread and share to increase your chances. CONTEST ENDS AT 6 PM! Watch your e-mails people.. Good luck :D

Azari & III – Reckless (With Your Love) (Tiga Remix)
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Born Ruffians frontman Luke Lalonde’s solo album “Rhythymnals” is, like, really deep, man. No seriously, this is some philosophical ish you guys. I guess it’s only to be expected when a frontman goes lone ranger that the content of the album will try to convey a sense of something deeper, in order to separate it from his band’s material. (Remember how Julian Casablancas’ solo album Phrazes For the Young tried to reconcile his past experiences and make it universal?) “Rhythymnals” definitely plays around with some humanistic questions and ideas. The first of which (and I may well be pulling this out of my ass) being if people experience music the same and why it is that we make the interpretations that we do. At first it grapples that oh so human sentiment of life’s fleeting nature. As it moves along, it tells slice of life stories about gender confusion (Inamorataos), relationships, self-harm and general human struggle. See what I mean? Heavy stuff.

But hey, maybe Lalonde’s whole purpose with this album was to see how turds like me would try to manipulate it into meaning something. As for its sound, it’s got that irreplaceable Lalonde quirk and charm. There’s definitely some of the same folkish vibes as Born Ruffians but it actually reminds me a lot POP ETC’s more recent stuff. With or without it’s humanistic edge, the album is definitely catchy and fresh. It’s getting me all excited for Born Ruffians’ next album.

Stream Rhythymnals in full RIGHT HERE. Do it. I’m serious.

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Born Ruffians – Sole Brother
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Born Ruffians – Badonkadonkey
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