Paper Bird - Live at Twist and Shout
Standing firm in no existing genre, Paper Bird's backbone is their
songwriting, musicianship and a general allergy to all limitations and
trends. With seven
members and no leader, this band is pulled in every direction
imaginable, but thanks to their unique instrumentation this Colorado
based group is able to merge
their spontaneous creativity into one, solid sound. The members of the
band- Sarah Anderson, vocals and trumpet; sisters Esmé and Genny
Patterson, vocals; Tyler Archuletta, trombone; Paul DeHaven, guitar;
Caleb Summeril, banjo; Macon Terry, upright bass - bring a Jazzy,
Folk, Americana sound that pays homage to the American Bandstand of
the 1950’s. Still, they are able to achieve the Indie rock image and
resonance of the current age. The band’s inception came three years
ago in Breckenridge, Colorado. Meeting for the first time, the members
were busking in the streets where they earned a couple hundred
dollars, bought some beer and dinner, and decided to form a band.
Later that same month they went into the studio and recorded their
first album Anything Nameless and Joymaking, which has been a top
selling record in local retail stores. The Colorado favorites have
recently been in the studio recording their sophomore album. The
band is so excited about their new creation they decided to release a
prelude to the full-length album. The five song EP A Sky
Underground was self-released before their 2009 summer tour
which included stops at High Sierra Music Festival, Oregon Country
Fair, 10,000 Lakes, and Mile High Music Festival. The female vocals
create a soulful, dynamic harmony that accentuates each singer, while
giving the illusion of a single voice. The trombone, banjo, and guitar
elevate the music to a higher level
while the skilled notes of the bass reflect the harmonies. Each style
bounces off the other, while each note appreciates the other. They
make audiences feel love, excitement, and passion. A show not to be
missed, a band that must be heard: Paper Bird is one of a kind.
Pearl Jam - Fixer 45
7” single for the upcoming album coming this FALL 2009; premium
packaging features white vinyl with luminescent ink so your 7” glows in
the dark!!
Poison the Well - I/III / II/III / III/III
Exclusive Poison the Well EP for Record Store Day. Limited run to 2000
pieces
Porcupine Tree - We Lost The Skyline
On the 4th October 2007 Porcupine Tree arrived for an in-store
performance and signing session at Park Avenue CDs in Orlando,
Florida, with 200 fans also in attendance. Although it was originally
planned that the full band would play, lack of space dictated that only
the 2 guitarists / singers Steven Wilson and John Wesley deliver an
impromptu performance, including many songs rarely (if ever) played
by the band, making for a very special and intimate show. Fortunately
this one-off performance was captured by Full Sail (with their remote
recording facility) and the complete 8 song, 33 minute show is now
being released in a digipak sleeve created by photographer Lasse Hoile
and designer Carl Glover. Coming soon: Lightbulb Sun
double CD deluxe re-issue.
Tracklisting:
1. the sky moves sideways (4.02)
2. even less (3.27)
3. stars die (4.33)
4. waiting (3.52)
5. normal (4.52)
6. drown with me (4.09)
7. lazarus (4.29)
8. trains (4.04)
Prodigy - Invaders Must Die
2 CD, 1 DVD special edition with 48 page tour booklet. Includes new
remixes and live footage from Germany and Australia, plus 2 new videos
Joe Purdy - Last Clock on the Wall
Singer/songwriter Joe Purdy released his 10th album Last Clock on
the Wall on March 17th, 2009 at 4:00 in the morning, because
that is when he finished it. Purdy releases his albums on his
independent label, Joe Purdy Records, and with the help of national TV
placements and a grassroots fan base, has been able to sell a
staggering 800,000 direct track downloads in the US on iTunes
without ever signing to a label.
Because Joe's writing process is heavily influenced by the environment
that surrounds him, Purdy's albums act as a travel guide for his
experiences. Last Clock On The Wall was recorded over 6 days
at Old Mill Studios, located in a 17th century mill converted into a live
arts theater in Strathaven, just outside of Glasgow. Take My Blanket
and Go (2007) was recorded in NYC following a UK tour in 2006,
You Can Tell Georgia (2006) was recorded outside of London
immediately following a European tour with Tom McRae, while Paris
in the Morning (2006) was recorded during a short visit to Paris a
few months later. Canyon Joe (2007) was recorded at his home
in California, after being stranded in New Mexico during a blizzard
over New Years Eve.
Adding to his arsenal, Purdy has been embraced by a broader audience
through Prime Time network television. His song “Wash Away
(Reprise)," from the Julie Blue album, was chosen by J.J.
Abrams for an episode of ABC’s smash hit “Lost” in its first season.
Shortly after, Purdy’s song “I Love the Rain Most” (also off Julie
Blue) was featured in an episode of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy," which
led to “The City” (Only Four Seasons) being included in the
show as well as on the Grey’s Anatomy Season I soundtrack which sold
over 150,000 units. Additionally, Purdy landed five more songs in
“Grey’s” episodes including "San Jose", “Suitcase”, “Can’t get it Right
Today”, and "Rainy Day Lament", which was featured on an episode of
the fox hit "House." “Can't Get It Right Today" was also featured in a
new KIA ad that ran nationally.
Purdy also has the glowing endorsement of Pete Townsend, who
invited him to duet on his “In The Attic – Pete Townsend and friends”
concert series. The DVD release of this concert series features
Townsend and Purdy performing an acoustic version of “Let My Love
Open The Door” and a touching performance of Joe’s song “Daisy,” as
accompanied by his father Dave Purdy on mandolin.
Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place (CD Single/7 Inch Vinyl Single)
This is the UK Single (import) from IN RAINBOWS and quantities could
be limited.. we are not sure if we will get any more of these!! Available
in CD and 7" vinyl!!
CD Track List:
1/ Jigsaw Falling Into Place
2/ Down Is the New Up (Live from the Basement)
3/ Last Flowers (Live from the Basement)
7" Track List:
Side A--Jigsaw Falling Into Place
Side B--Videotape (Live from the Basement)
Also available in 7 Inch Vinyl format for $6.99!
Ramones - California Sun
Strictly limited to 1,000 copies! This heavily sought-after 7" EP contains
live tracks from the Ramones' legendary first show at the Roxy in LA on
July 12, 1976.
Ravena Colt - Slight Spell
In 1902, University of Pennsylvania professor Dennis Magner wrote
The Art of Taming and Educating the Horse. In it, Magner
describes an interesting case of The Ravenna Colt, a virtually
untamable, yet not necessarily barbarous animal.
The Ravenna Colt, in today’s incarnation, is Johnny Quaid finally
realizing and returning to his troubadour roots. He first conceptualized
the group’s approach to alternative country more than a decade ago.
Quaid was well immersed in music, from his own songwriting and
performing, to his work as a recording engineer at Above the Cadillac
Studios — chops that would serve the young songwriter well.
In 1998 Johnny joined Jim James, a.k.a. Yim Yames, on a project that
would change their lives — My Morning Jacket. The group worked
feverishly touring and recording and has not slowed down since. Quaid
lends his guitar licks and engineering style on the first three albums,
The Tennessee Fire, At Dawn, It Still Moves, as well as a
barrage of EPs and singles.
Quaid departed from the group amicably at the start of 2004. He left
his native Kentucky, headed west to California and worked as a
carpenter while keeping a writer’s pen at hand.
He addresses this immediately on “South Of Ohio,” singing “I lost my
drawl in California.” It was upon moving back east that Johnny not only
picked up where he left off with Above the Cadillac, but also felt it was
time to get The Colt running free. You hear a myriad of influences in
The Colt’s concoction throughout its debut album for Karate
Body/Removador Recordings Slight Spell. “According to the Matador”
combines the Flying Burrito Brothers’ dark, spacious twang with a
traditional folk in the vein of Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan. The
reverberated swamp boogie “Forsake and Combine” evokes southern
rock with a delicate, thinking man’s edge. The dreamy and windswept
“Loner in Disguise” truly highlights the cosmic in Gram Parson’s
description of insurgent country as “cosmic American music.”
Quaid has done well as his own conductor, as the organic, ever-
changing Ravenna Colt is a powerful addition to the alternative country
canon. The group is now made up of Philip Carlson, J. Brent Stewart,
Daniel T. Mohler and Johnny Quaid, though new collaborations and
different directions will be the modus operandi for the adventurous
collective. The Ravenna Colt is a well-interpreted, craftily designed
slice of Americana that keeps Louisville on the map.
Amy Ray - Didn't It Feel Kinder LP
Amy Elizabeth Ray is a singer-songwriter and member of the well-
known contemporary folk duo Indigo Girls. In 2001 she released her
first solo album, Stag, a Southern and Punk Rock album. The
Butchies provided support for five songs, and Nineteen Forty-Five and
the Rock-A-Teens supported on one song apiece. Joan Jett helped out
on "Hey Castrator." In 2005, Ray released Prom, and in 2006,
she released Live from Knoxville. Ray is an activist involved in
multiple political and social causes, including gay rights, abortion
rights, Native American rights, low-power broadcasting, women's
rights, indigenous struggles, gun control, the Zapatista movement,
environmental protection and the anti-death penalty movement among
others. She has made several trips to Chiapas, Mexico to support the
Zapatista Army of National Liberation.
The Real Tuesday Weld - The End Of The World
The Real Tuesday Weld is a British band, fronted by lead singer and
founder Stephen Coates. They are known for producing jazzy cabaret-
style music with subtle electronica influences, a style dubbed "antique
beat" by Coates.
The band is named after American film actress Tuesday Weld. Coates
once had a dream involving Weld and 30s vocalist Al Bowlly. Coates and
others often cite the dream as inspiration for the band and its particular
style.
Lou Reed - Satellite Of Love/Vicious
Strictly limited to 1,000 copies! Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love" was
originally released on RCA Records as a 7" exclusively in Europe way
back in 1973, and NEVER in the US. This 7" features "Satellite of Love"
- one of Reed's best known songs - originally recorded by The Velvet
Underground during the Loaded sessions (though not
released), and later included on Reed's 1972 Transformer
album. It also features backing vocals by none other than David Bowie,
who also co-produced the record! The B-side is "Vicious," the riff
heavy opening track from Transformer.
Comes in a picture sleeve featuring the original artwork and repressed
on premium wax using the master files. A highly limited release of an
almost impossible to find classic - you won't get something like this
anywhere else! An essential gem for any serious record collector's
catalog.
David Belisle - R.E.M. Hello
R.E.M. has risen from cult college radio status to sell more than 100
million records worldwide and be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame. Released to coincide with their world tour and new album, this
gorgeous photo book captures the band on- and offstage with rare
and intimate access for the first time. David Belisle has photographed
and traveled with R.E.M. for the past seven years; his dynamic images
and insider's perspective capture the band's performances, recording
and video sessions, but also reveal its members in personal spaces that
only the band and their closest friends inhabit. Handwritten captions
by the band and an introduction by Michael Stipe add context and
insight to a must-have document for fans.
Replacements - I'll Be You
Strictly limited to 1,000 copies! Originally released in 1989, "I'll Be You"
was the first single from The Replacements' superb full-length Don't
Tell A Soul. This 7" also contains a non-LP B-side, "Date To Church",
featuring vocal accompaniment from none other than the legendary Tom
Waits.
Damien Rice - Live At Fingerprints, Warts And All
There is great Independent Music Store in Long Beach called
Fingerprints. They not only serve their community with great music,
they also have instores that become folklore. In the last months they
have hosted Minus the Bear, Pinback, Rogue Wave, and film School. Not
long ago the band Hold Steady released a special acoustic EP Live
at Fingerprints. Now we have Damien Rice, Live At
Fingerprints, Warts And All The recording is one of those special
times when everything just went right. It also represents the end of an
era with Lisa Hanningan as the backing vocalist.
Jonathan Richman - Revolution Summer Soundtrack
Jonathan Richman’s Soundtrack to this film is a collection of
instrumental music which evokes both the excitement and the
lonliness of the modern city. Ranging from raw electric guitar bathed
in feedback to hypnotic classical guitar accompanied by organs, violin
and drums, these tracks feature some of Jonathan’s best playing on
record. Fans of Velvet Underground, Cat Power, and the Dirty Three
take note!
Click
here for info about the movie!
Josh Ritter - Live at the 9:30 Club
Josh Ritter returns this spring with the “Small Town USA” tour in
support of his highly praised 2007 release, The Historical
Conquests of Josh Ritter (Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Victor).
Named by Entertainment Weekly as one of “The 10 Most Exciting
Artists Now,” Ritter continues to receive critical acclaim for this, his
fourth full-length album. Of the new release, the Washington Post
describes it as his “…most freewheeling and satisfying record to
date…” while Amazon declares it “…the best album of 2007, hands
down, by the most under-accorded American musical genius.”
Additionally, a new EP, Live at the 9:30 Club, will be released,
featuring songs from the album. Originally broadcast by NPR’s "All
Songs Considered", the 8-song disc features recordings from Ritter’s
sold out DC concert in October 2007. The limited edition EP will be
available exclusively at select independent record stores nationwide.
Josh Ritter - Self Titled
Josh Ritter's self-titled debut (recorded in 1999) has never been
available for physical distribution. It has only been sold on Josh's
website, and at gigs. Therefore, this is an incredible opportunity for
independent retail. In addition, the 22 upcoming U.S. shows are only a
sketch of the visibility Josh will have in 2008. Josh's fanbase has only
grown, as evidenced by his best selling release from last year - The
Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter. This is what Josh says about
his self-titled debut: "This album was recorded during my senior year
at Oberlin College. We worked in a tiny studio on campus, drank beer
that I had just turned old enough to buy legally and began taking the
first steps along the road I still walk today, eight years later. I'm still
very proud of these songs and I hope you enjoy them." - Josh Ritter,
February 2008
Josh Ritter - Golden Age of Radio
Josh Ritter's first catalog re-issue! His 2001 recording Golden Age
of Radio has been drastically improved. The album now includes a
BONUS cd, featuring Josh performing the entire album solo acoustic,
plus b-sides and videos. The bonus acoustic album was recorded in
2008, so these recordings have not been previously available. Fans of
Josh treasure the acoustic versions of his songs because they often
provide a vastly different perspective on the music. In addition, since
these acoustic tracks were recorded seven years after the 2001 release,
they most certainly offer a more seasoned, and possibly altered frame
of reference, on the original gems.
Josh Ritter - Hello Starling
Josh Ritter's second catalog re-issue! Like Golden Age Of
Radio (re-issued early in 2009), Ritter's 2003 recording Hello
Starling has been drastically improved. The updated version now
includes a bonus cd, featuring Josh performing the entire album solo
acoustic, plus four live b-sides. The acoustic album was recorded for
this re-issue in 2008, so these recordings have not been previously
released. Fans of Josh treasure the acoustic versions of his songs
because they often provide a vastly different perspective on the music.
The success of The Golden Age Of Radio reissue is tangible
proof of the demand for this repertoire. Both CDs are housed in a
gorgeous tri-fold cardboard sleeve, with new artwork and liner notes
by Dennis Lehane (author of The Given Day and Mystic
River)
The Rocket Summer - You Gotta Believe
Bryce Avary, a phenomenally gifted visionary was a teenager playing
local shows around Colleyville, Texas in 1999, when he composed,
arranged, produced, sang, and performed every instrumental part on
his low-budget self-titled EP, The Rocket Summer. The full-
length Calendar Days was recorded in 2002, and released in
2003 by The Militia Group. The grassroots following exploded as TRS
toured relentlessly, climaxed by a warm reception in Japan. A second
indie album, Hello, Good Friend, recorded in Brooklyn with
producer Tim O’Hier, was released in 2005, as the fan base continued
to grow.
Rosebuds - Night Of The Furies LP
Night Of The Furies is the third full-length from The
Rosebuds, and will have fans heading for the dance floor with "Get Up
Get Out" and "Hold on to This Coat." Stylistically, however, Night Of
The Furies follows a logical progression from their earlier work,
2003's The Rosebuds Make Out (MRG235) and 2005's Birds Make Good
Neighbors (MRG264). The danceable beats meld with catchy melodies
built on themes both dark and seductive. Thematically, the songs are
presented as individual and random parts of a larger story. The mood
is ominous yet enticing; dangerous yet enchanting. Lyrics explore
revolution and struggle, actions and consequences, but also love and
redemption. One could easily just bounce along on the infectious pop
hooks. Dig a little deeper, however, and a larger story and unified
themes begin to unfold.
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