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Like their name, Gauntlet Hair music is unique and awesome.  Consisting of only two members they produce springy indie pop with equal parts dance and noise.  The duo who is based out of Lafayette Colorado released two singles last year, Out, Don’t and I Was Thinking…, and are currently working on a full length.  Gauntlet Hair’s music is worthy of a long chilly drive with the windows down.  Listen below and for more on Gauntlet Hair go HERE.

Gauntlet Hair – “Out Don’t”

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Gauntlet Hair – “I Was Thinking…”

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Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore’s path toward the formation of Tennis is an inspiring tale.  Dreaming of a life on the sea, the Denver-ite lovers set their minds towards purchasing a sail boat and made it happen through years of saving.  The self taught sailors embarked on a 7 month journey up the North American coastline, a 2500-mile trek oozing with the kind of minimalistic experiences most of us dream about.  After returning home and eventually signing with Fat Possum Records, we’re sure to hear some interesting stuff from them for some time.

“Seafarer” is the newest single from the upcoming album and is most certainly a direct product of their unique trip.  It expresses how love-filled months at sea should feel, the lo-fi sound points out the beauty in simplicity, and reminds of that retro prom you’ve always imagined.  Cape Dory will be released January 18, 2011 on Fat Possum Records.  Order a copy HERE.

Tennis has already hit the road, and will soon be setting sail for an extensive US tour, capping it off at SXSW.  Read more for the full itinerary.

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