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Topshelf Records and Big Scary Monsters are co-releasing London trio Doe’s second album, Grow into It, in September. That’s awesome. There’s a very orange-themed video for the first track here. That’s also awesome, especially if you like orange. You can pre-order Grow into It August 9th at bsmrocks.com and topshelfrecords.com. Waiting isn’t as awesome, but it’s good to practice patience sometimes.
Sure you do. You can watch it here, then you can pick up their album, Will This Do?, released earlier this year on Tiny Engines.
The label is re-releasing the band's debut album The Honeymoon Stagecoach for free! Snag it here. And in other good news, their sophomore album Capsize is out this September! A new song off the upcoming release will be debuting on August 1st to coincide with the launch of pre-orders, so keep your eyes peeled.
Do you collect vinyl? Love Lord of the Rings? Have the sort of expendable income that makes me jealous? Good news! The complete Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King recordings will be released on vinyl for the first time on September 21st as a 6-LP boxed set (for $135, which for what you’re getting is actually not bad, but still too much for my bank account). It’s housed in a collector's box with a green leather-style spine, the collection is limited to 8,000 individually numbered copies on green vinyl.
You can also find the first two collections from the trilogy on Amazon.
The song comes off of Devinyl Splits No. 8, the latest installment in Kevin Devine's Devinyl Split Series Vol. 2. This split, the obvious result of all my stars aligning, features Devine and fellow veteran songwriter David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) covering songs from Now, Now’s perfect album, Threads. You can stream Devin’s contribution to the split here, and Bazan’s here.
Pre-order the EP over at Bad Timing Records.
toe is fantastic and they’re putting out their new EP on a fantastic label, so pre-order it here. The band is also going to be out on the road in September, so check the dates below and purchase your tickets here.
After releasing one of our favorite albums last year, Spirit of the Beehive has already returned with a new album! Hooray for us, and hooray for you--whether you’re a diehard fan or are just hearing of them for the first time.
The band's third full-length album, Hypnic Jerks, will be released by the lovely folks at Tiny Engines in September. You can pre-order the album here, and check out the first song on Stereogum. (You can/should peep their upcoming tour dates with Pile over there too)
You may recognize Dave Melillo’s name from when he hit the scene in the early 2000's and released his debut EP, Talk Is Cheap via Drive-Thru Records. This batch of songs is being released for the first time after being recorded in 2005 and shelved. If you’re nostalgic for that decade-ago sound, revisit Melillo’s EP tonight and then pre-order the album Friday (7/27) at noon PST
A major part of the band's story is that it was signed to Pure Noise before any major release or live show. How did that come about? Those must have been some pretty impressive demos to catch Pure Noise's attention.
I don’t think it’s as uncommon now than it was in let’s say the 80’s. The internet is a powerful tool and can really get your point across to a lot of people with out even stepping out of your bedroom. Pure Noise heard the songs and really got behind what we were trying to do. It was a blessing for sure.
Were you nervous about how your live performance be received when you first started playing for an audience?
Sure. I honestly didn’t think about it too much. The fact that the songs were being so well received on line made me feel very positive about the whole thing. I looked at playing live as more of a challenge than a fear.
You all noticed that to be able to do the songs on Fail You Again any justice live, you would need to make some addition to your members. How has that decision changed your live dynamic since?
Just another brain in the bunch to grab ideas from. Andrea has a lot to bring to the table from a sense of rhythm, melody, or even designs for the band. It has always felt like a family, now, just a larger one.
You founded the band to try his hand at songwriting, is that still the case? Or is it much more of a traditional band process at this point where everyone collaborates and you all construct the puzzle together? It’s certainly more collaborative. I still write all the lyrics and melodies. The strong structures. And then let everyone rip it apart and put it back together the Can’t Swim way. It’s a team effort for sure.
You're just about to start this run with Movements, Super Whatevr & Gleemer. How do you all feel about it? It's always a great feeling to see a number of shows sell out before you all even start the tour.
Yea, it’s very exciting. It’s really nice to see bands i personally enjoy doing well. I think it has a lot of dynamics and difference between the 4 bands and gives kids quite a show to enjoy. I’m very much looking forward to it.
Soon after that tour, you all almost immediately go into your tour with Chase Huglin and Choir Vandals. Then you head to Europe not long after that. Do you all love touring and are hardcore road dogs or does it start to feel more like work after some time?
This early on, it’s still kids in a candy shop. We haven’t been doing this long and we are dying to play and get back on the road once we are home. Ask me again in 5 years haha.
Can all of you swim? Sorry, I just had to ask.
I can’t. they can.
Is there anything else that you'd like people to know?
Cap’n Crunch’s full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch.
Interview by Daniel Romandia
Uncle Hunter and the Buffalo is the Jazz June’s Andrew Low (Uncle Hunter) and Tim Holland (the Buffalo) in a folkier, dirtier light. Though the two have played together for nearly 20 years, the upcoming EP under this new moniker is a departure from what they created with the tunes that projected them to emo fame. Instead of scheduled studio time, the songs were recorded in Andrew’s living room in Walthamstow and in Tim’s apartment in Brooklyn.
Their debut EP will be released next month via Universal Warning Records, and you can stream a new song called “Fight” below. The first single, “Count Me Out,” can be found on the band’s site.
Creative Adult
“Heal”
Run For Cover
Creative Adult are back with a second single in the lead up to their highly anticipated new LP ‘Fear of Life.’
Following the already fantastic “Charged” comes the equally crisp “Heal.” Much like that first single, “Heal” finds the San Fran punks dulling the hardcore edges with a robust dose of buzzsaw guitars, rumbling lead bass, & slacked vocals culminating in a double down on abrasive Alt rock.
This newfound penchant for straight ahead rock, with a brutalist edge, is doing Creative Adult all kinds of favors…..
Creative Adult’s new LP ‘Fear of Life’ drops 8/5 via Run For Cover Records…
Now that everyone has had a few days with this album you can at least sort of sing along at any of these dates:
Any other vinyl junkies or even just people interested in turntables and how they work may enjoy the latest U-turn Audio blog. It delves into how a cartridge works, why it’s so important to sound quality and what to look for when considering your next purchase. Plus, it’s written in dumbed down language for those of us who want to get technical, but not too technical.
Wrap yr ears around this smoldering new single from Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) & Jesca Hoop. Let “Milky Way” b/w “Love Is A Stranger” soothe your weary ears.
Beam & Hoop’s European tour in support of album ‘Love Letter For Fire’ begins Aug. 28th in Edinburgh. Find details & Links via Subpop.com.
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This has been a long time coming, but the 7" split with Colossal and Owen is finally seeing the light of day.
This is a one time pressing of 1,000(500 on red/500 on black) This is a brand new unreleased track from OWEN recorded specifically for this project. This is also the first new recording from Colossal in over 10 years. Pre-orders will ship first week of September. http://asianmanrecords.storenvy.com
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Check out Deer Leap performing an acoustic version of “Phoebe Weatherfield” from their new LP “Impermanence” for My Parent’s Basement Sessions.
No Better (not to be confused with Better Off) have a lot of news. In addition to their new EP ...forget me not coming out today via Ronald Records, the band is starting a short tour through California (and Portland). Check out the band’s new single and video by clicking the link above. If you like what you hear, you can buy the EP there too. And if you really like what you hear, make it out to a show in your area. Dates below:
