Austin Sound Check

Heartless Bastards have a free MP3 of their single The Mountain available for download on RCRD LBL.
The song shares it’s name with their forthcoming album, due out February 3rd on Fat Possum. The Mountain was recorded with local producer Mike McCarthy who has also worked with the likes of Spoon and Trail of Dead.
The single is solid, as we’ve come to expect from Heartless Bastards. The pleading vocals combined with twanging guitars make for a classic blues rock sound that is simply irresistable. Download your free copy here and let us know what you think.
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The fine folks at RCRD LBL have two Harlem tracks available for your free downloading pleasure, entitled Caroline and Psychedelic Tits. Click here to visit RCRD LBL and get the free tunes.
Harlem is the latest indie buzz band based in Austin. They’re playing Free Week at Emo’s along with Ume this Thursday night, so if you like what you hear, be sure to stop by.
A side note regarding the RCRD LBL blog post with these tracks. Cheap rent? In Austin? Where?
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…And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have released a new single for download, off their album Festival Thyme. The single is entitled Bells of Creation and is available this week only on RCRD LBL.
On first listen, I have to say that this is pretty standard Trail of Dead fair. That is to say that this is a great song and I’m positive that you’ll enjoy it. Visit RCRD LBL to download your free copy this week. Be sure to come back and let us know what you think.
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The Black & White Years’ rise to fame has been quick by industry standards, and for good reason. The electro/new-wave four-piece was discovered at an unofficial SXSW showcase at Opal Divine’s on 6th St. None other than Talking Head Jerry Harrison was in attendance at the parking lot show and ended up producing B&WY’s first album. The band’s music is currently being distributed through pioneering internet label RCRD LBL, an innovative feather in B&WY’s cap.
Visit The Black & White Year’s MySpace for two free home recorded downloads of You Are A Dragon and Wetter Sea. Also be sure to check …read more

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