Austin’s new blogger buzz band, The White White Lights (TWWL), have just released their new EP, Medium Head Boy. The EP is a six song gem that gives fans that have seen them live in Austin for the past year or so something they can finally put in their iPod or car stereo. Medium Head Boy is serves also as their gift to new listeners who are tired of the endless stream of samesy indie bands talked about on every popular music blog. The new EP is a clear sign that The White White Lights are indeed this year’s new “it” band to come out of The Live Music Capital.

Thanks to front woman Jenny Gacy, the TWWL give off a sort Yeah Yeah Yeahs vibe but with more of alternative edge a la’ Sonic Youth. We are talking art-rock meets alternative with a little indie on top. This unique sound is what will make Medium Head Boy appealing to a wide range of music snobs and aspiring tastemakers. Present company included.

The EP begins with a fun 8-bit Atari influenced “Space Invaders”. It is here that Gacy displays her angsty art-rock sensibilities while backed by one of the most talented guitar players this side of Red River.  Lyrically speaking it is simple and something the kids will love singing along to. “Heresy” proves that not only that TWWL are not afraid to curse but do deserve all the Yeah Yeah Yeahs comparisons. “Heresy” also gives listeners the best guitar pedaling and use of feedback on the EP.

Things slow down for the vividly haunting “It’s Cold Here In Japan”. It is a different side of TWWL that came as a pleasant surprise, validating the fact they are no one trick pony. It is tracks like this and the piano driven “Evangeline” that will keep them from being labeled as just “another indie band” or “blogger band”.  “Evangeline” invokes the spirit of your older sister’s favorite Fiona Apple CDs. You’ll love it whether you admit it publicly or not. The biggest disappointment lies only in the fact that Medium Head Boy only has six tracks. At least they are six totally downloadable tracks which will soon go to vinyl later this spring via Indierect.

For those planning to be in Austin in March, be sure and catch the White White Lights live. There will be multiple opportunities for you to do so. Visit them on MySpace for dates and details. To purchase Medium Head Boy or download their single “Spaced Invaders” for free, visit their artist page here on Double Stereo.

Not going to make it to Austin in March? Then check out this great live video shot by ‘Nites blogger and Double Stereo contributor, Ajay Miranda.