Hot Chip is definitely one of my favorite bands going right now. And though I have yet to catch them live and in person (one of the great sadnesses in my life at present), I was very excited to see them do this track from their new album “One Life Stand” with the wonderful Roots in a web exclusive for the Jimmy Fallon show.
Seer Group blends sun-warped nostalgia for cassette tapes and analog synthesizers with the sugary-sweet melodies of early video game soundtracks (think Mega Man III vs. Boards of Canada). These guys are new to Grinding Tapes and are currently finishing up their contribution to a split cassette single with Sylphid. This will be our first ever electronic release. Needless to say, we are very excited!
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Posted December 3, 2009 by Jason at 8:00 am ·
Filed under New Releases
My most anticipated release of 2010 has to be Ted Leo’s Matador debut, The Brutalist Bricks, which was recently announced to be released on March 9th. With that in mind, you can imagine my excitement when I heard the first new cut from the album, “Heroes Have to Die”. Check it out!
I’m hoping to hear several new tracks when I see him on Friday at UMass Lowell and Saturday at Middle East Downstairs.
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We are very excited to announce that Vinegar Socks’ self-titled debut album is now available in CD and mp3 format our store. Vinegar Socks are establishing themselves as one of the most important indie projects in Italy with their sophisticated and lyrical music that draws from a number of musical forms, including Irish folk, gypsy, and punk. This album is a fully-embellished work of stunning beauty. Check it out!
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Edinburgh, Scotland’s eagleowl are releasing a new single this upcoming December 14th on Kilter Records. The song is entitled “Sleep the Winter” and will also include the B-side “Laughter.” This band plays drum-free dirges that captivate and enthrall the listener from start to finish. This is music for a sleepless and anxious evening, one of those long winter nights where you wear your thickest socks and mittens, have a long sip of whiskey, wrap your face in a scarf, and walk through the snow and try to understand your existence. Eagleowl is both a place of introspective empowerment and a faithful shoulder to cry on.
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One of our very favorite bands, Efterklang, just posted a new song from their forthcoming album, Magic Chairs. Check it:
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We finished printing the tracklisting for Slowest Runner’s Flophouse Session EP. Check it out:
Next up, we’re going to glue the jackets and print the CDs. The band selected these nice orange CDs, which we’ll print with the text, “The skies darken. The sea swells. And the good ship Tecora sleeps silent on the ocean floor.”
