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| 03.08.12 | Charmaine's Names Cassette & Zine Release |
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We are honored and humbled this month to make public the release of a new cassette by the avant-lounge legends Charmaine's Names. With rare exception, Charmaine and his cadre of musical associates have eluded those who wish to record and endlessly listen back to their moments of brilliance. However, as if a gift from on high, we have been presented (and thus present to you) the first (or so) proper document of this alluring, sumptuous and unforgettable marvel of a band. Additionally, hyper-talented fine artist Bonnie Brenda Scott (who one may know from her involvement with Space 1026 or her seemingly innumerable exhibitions) has created an amazing, abstract companion zine to the tape. It's loaded with original drawings and scintillating photographs that couldn't even begin to disappoint. To ring in the new tape and zine, Charmaine's Names will be taking
their message on the road and ministering to the greater Northeast
along with Philadelphia's wild and wonderful Upholstery. Believe me
when I say that seeing is believing and flesh doesn't lie.
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| 02.04.12 | Dean Cercone / Skinless Boneless Split Tape |
February is here, it's cold, we're hanging out inside and listening to tons of awesome music! All the way from scenic Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes this, our newest of split cassette tapes. Dean Cercone's songs sadly echo and flow throughout his side as a shadowy saxophone bellows in the distance. His live performance style (where he plays drums, guitar, sings and manipulates a PA) is beautifully captured here as are his paintings, featured in two different but equally desirable versions of the cover art. Skinless Boneless are a relative mystery to all. Their sound lives in some strange borderland where Arab on Radar, Nirvana and Captain Beefheart meet. Also it's kinda heavy. Also, it's kinda skuzzy. Also, it's really smart. Basically, that means you can listen to it forever and be happy. Both sides were recorded to 8-track tape by legendary Pittsburgh engineer, Brian Hecht!
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| 01.16.12 | Ghost Light Awful Feelings Release & Tour |
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A new year is upon us and with it comes newness in all facets of life! It is with honor and pride that we announce the addition of a new artist to our ever-blossoming roster. Welcome, Ghost Light! Ghost Light's new EP, Awful Feelings, is a beguilingly catchy and beautiful account of letting go of the past. It was written and recorded by Barrett Lindgren, who has created the perfect atmosphere for his songs, recording them largely in his closet in West Philadelphia in the dead of winter. The cassette, which comes with a free digital download, will be officially released on Valentine's Day 2012 but is now available for pre-order and can be purchased from the band at their upcoming shows: 01.18.12 Brooklyn, NY - Big Snow w/ No One & the Somebodies, Schwervon! Listen to "Your Caves" from Awful Feelings (right click to download)
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| 12.06.11 | Kate Ferencz Dumb Hearts Dumb Flowers Album Release |
For everyone waiting with bated breath on Kate Ferencz's every word, consider your seemingly unquenchable thirst for new music temporarily quelled! Dumb Hearts Dumb Flowers is Kate Ferencz's splendid, noisy, percussive fifth album and is just as strange and fantastic as her previous works but uses a very different palette of sounds; drum machines, car alarms, what sounds like a less-than-Casio roto-tom setting on a mystery keyboard, etc. Of course, there are still the familiar shimmering bells of yore and Kate's unwavering voice delivering powerful truth! As on her last Single Girl Married Girl release, Kate's profusion of lyrics is somehow included in the liner notes and this time around there is a complementary digital download included with the cassette. A lesser public speaker might say something like, "Pinch me, I'm dreaming." Listen to "Barking and Fighting" from Dumb Hearts Dumb Flowers (right click to download)
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| 09.17.11 | Hermit Thrushes Mystery Ocean Album Release & Tour |
We are very proud to announce our release of the new Hermit Thrushes album, Mystery Ocean, which is now available for pre-order and will be officially released on CD and vinyl on September 20, 2011. 
Mystery Ocean is a natural progression in the Hermit Thrushes catalog, a swift journey through layers of field recordings, shortwave radio signals, and erratically varied instrumentation. As on past recordings, Yianni Kourmadas delivers lyrics in both English and Greek and the influence of Greek folk music weaves its way through the mélange of unique traditions, ideas, and experiences that combine to form Hermit Thrushes' distinctive sound. The album was recorded and mixed with Daniel Smith (Danielson) along with portions recorded at the band's home studio in Philadelphia and was mastered by Josh Bonati (Big A Little a) creating a lush aural collaboration. Listen to "Ancient Wing" from Mystery Ocean (right click to download). Hermit Thrushes are supporting the album with a six-week tour of North America that begins today.
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| 09.14.11 | New Folklore Daytrotter Session & Upcoming Shows |
| Daytrotter just released a new session with Folklore featuring four songs from Home Church Road, 10.06.11 Philadelphia, PA - The Fire w/ Still Flyin', Glitter, & Pete Stewart
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| 08.24.11 | Caring Practice / Your Children IS BEautiful SPLit Tape |
With lots of quiet anticipation coming to end, we're overjoyed to say that the Caring Practice / Your Children Is Beautiful split cassette is here. Exactly a year after Pitchfork previewed the track "Duck Meditation," German blog No Fear of Pop previewed "Lightning Bug," and ten weeks after that, the tapes are done! Time flies when you're listening to great music. Attractively adorned with artwork from YCIB visual guru Joshua Mackie, these tapes are officially for sale and will not last long!
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| 07.03.11 | Edible Onion Fest - July 23, 2011 |
Come support our sister label, Edible Onion, at their first annual label showcase on Saturday, July 23rd at Danger Danger Gallery in West Philadelphia. Hermit Thrushes, Snow Caps, Power Animal and more!
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| 06.19.11 | Kate Ferencz: Three Spirits - June 23 - July 10, 2011 |
We are so excited to announce Kate Ferencz's upcoming solo sculpture show at Magic Pictures in Philadelphia! The exhibition, titled Three Spirits, will showcase three gigantic, fantastical creatures inspired by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Fans of Kate's music will find her art to be similarly playful yet frightening, otherworldly yet deeply empathetic, and a real treat to behold! An opening celebration will be held at the gallery this Thursday, June 23rd, from 6-9pm. Magic Pictures is located at 618 Hoffman Street in South Philadelphia. If you can't make the opening, the exhibition will run from June 23 - July 10, 2011, please email info@magic-pictures.org to arrange a time to visit.
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| 06.03.11 | Folklore Record Release Show - June 19, 2011 |
Come celebrate our release of Folklore's third full length album, Home Church Road, on June 19th in Philadelphia! Folklore will be performing at The Tritone (1508 South St.) with Hermit Thrushes, Arrah & the Ferns, & Breakfast In Fur. The Home Church Road LP will be available a few days before its official release on June 21st along with the entire Single Girl Married Girl catalog, tshirts, buttons, hugs, & more! Hope to see you there!
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05.03.11 |
Welcome to our new website |
Our store is open!
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