This was originally written for DayBowBow as part of their NX35 coverage. We picked our favorite tunes from our favorite NX35 artists and these were my selections for the week.
Birds and Batteries – Out in the Woods
This genre-blending group from San Francisco mixes a bit of rock, country, funk, electronica, and pop, never conforming to a specific sound. “Out of the Woods” is their more funkier track but make sure to hit up their Myspace page to listen to how different each song can be.
Nicholas Altobelli – Northern Lights
It’s hard to believe that Nicholas Altobelli is originally from sunny southern California. His dark, slow-tempo brand of folk is more of a soundtrack to the long winter we just experienced in Texas, sad, reflective, yet somehow a bit warm.
The Phuss – Preacher, Preacher
This duo formed two years ago with the intent of making “dirty Texas devil rock.” With their recently dropped debut album, Wanted, covering the life of a murderous outlaw through their fusion of blues, rock, and alt-country, I’d say they definitely succeeded.
Stardeath and White Dwarfs – I Can’t Get Away
This song’s groove makes me feel like a badass.
Sore Losers – Bizarre Celebrations (Fizzy Dino Pop Remix)
What do you get when you combine one of the best hipster-hop acts in Dallas with the eight-bit beeps and boops of Fizzy Dino Pop. A flippin’ party, y’all.
This Will Destroy You – The World Is Our ___
Sometimes you just a little post-rock instrumentals in your life. The ability to invoke a range of emotions without lyrics is what This Will Destroy You accomplishes and beautifully so.
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