Austin Sound

Chris Simpson’s revolving carnival known as Zookeeper recently showcased some new tunes on his myspace, and has offered one up for download below. We’re digging the new stuff, even more so than Zookeeper’s 2006 eponymous debut or 07’s Becoming All Things. Who knows, maybe 2010 when the new record is set to come out will be the year that Simpson is finally able to ditch his inevitable tag as “the former Mineral and the Gloria Record leader.” Not yet, though! Simpson is also on the prowl for some label support for the upcoming album, so heads up all you big money record label moguls. “Mary of the Morning,” available below, gives off a distinct Phosphorescent flair thanks to the slow, twinging horns and Simpson’s fantastically aching voice. That’s of course only one sound that jumps out from Zookeeper’s typically eclectic tent, though, so check out the other new tunes on his myspace.

Mp3:
Mary of the Morning

Website:
Myspace