February 2012
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They were Roommates
Super excited about this upcoming Slumberland single. Ben from Fucked Up and Mark from Marvelous Darlings teamed-up to make some fantastic power-pop a few years ago and sneaked it out on some very limited cassettes. We’ll be releasing a 4 song 7” EP on March 20th. Stay tuned for color vinyl pre-orders.
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Welcome Violens to the Slumberland family
Please welcome Violens to the Slumberland family. We’ll be releasing their new album “True” later this Spring. It’s a remarkable take on 90s dream pop (think Pale Saints, Lush, Boo Radleys) w/incredible tunes, stacked pop harmonies and bursts of noisy aggression.
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Frankie Rose and Terry Malts albums out NOW
The eagerly-awaited second album from Frankie Rose handily exceeds all expectations. Foregoing much of the fuzzy girl-group pop of previous releases, Interstellar is a gorgeous record marked by Frankie’s very unique take on dream-pop, shoegaze and electronic pop. Stellar tunes combine with Le Chev’s imaginative production to create something quite special.
more info, order:...
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The week in Slumberland, Feb 12-Feb 19
Lots and lots going on, here are some highlights from the week.
Black Tambourine released a tune from their upcoming EP of Ramones covers. They also announced an additional show they’ll be playing during the Chickfactor magazine 20th anniversary parties, at Maxwell’s in Hoboken on April 9th with Rose Melberg and Fan Modine. Their fund-raising Kickstarter project is going great guns,...
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Black Tambourine - What's Your Game
Listen to a tune from our upcoming Ramones covers EP from Black Tambourine. They’ve just announced one bonus US show at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ on April 9th, so grab tickets while you can.
And remember, the backers for Black Tambourine’s Kickstarter campaign get a unique color vinyl edition of the EP. It’s going to look really good.
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Black Tambourine announce ONE more show. →
BIG NEWS: Black Tambourine just added another NY-area show, at Maxwell’s in Hoboken on April 9th. They’ll be joined on stage by Rose Melberg and Fan Modine.
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Slumberland + Indietracks = pop goodness →
Allo Darlin’ and Veronica Falls are amongst the first bands to be announced as part of the partnership with Slumberland Records, who will help curate the outdoor stage. Other artists confirmed so far include The June Brides, Bart Cummings (with Pam Berry), The Birthday Kiss, Colour Me Wednesday, Orca Team, Doggy, The Hobbes Fanclub, Language of Flowers, Tender Trap, Evans the...
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Updated Slumberland sampler
Updated our Soundcloud “current and upcoming” sampler with fresh tunes from Evans The Death, Veronica Falls, FRANKIE ROSE, Terry Malts and more. Bookmark it, we’re updating every few weeks.
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EVANS THE DEATH: NEW SINGLE →
Both sides of this single just rule. SO good.
evansthedeath:
Our new single Telling Lies is out in the UK with Fortuna Pop! on 27th Feb, and in the US with Slumberland on 6th March, on 7” and download - it’s backed with an old and very different version of Morning Voice which we made when we were infants.
We’re doing a video this Friday…
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Frankie Rose US tour
Frankie Rose is celebrating the release of her wonderful album “Interstellar” by playing an extensive North American tour with fellow Brooklyn band DIVE. 02-21 Brooklyn, NY - ALBUM RELEASE PARTY - Knitting Factory * 04-05 Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar * 04-06 Arlington, VA - Artisphere / Chickfactor 2012: For The Love of Pop! # 04-07 Baltimore, MD - Golden West * 04-08 Richmond,...
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Veronica Falls in-store at Amoeba Hollywood Feb 26 →
Yes! Just confirmed that Veronica Falls will be playing live in-store at Amoeba Hollywood on February 26th, the day after their show at Bootleg Theater with Bleached. Lucky LA folks, you get them twice!
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Evans The Death - Telling Lies
A lot if nice words floating around about the new Evans The Death single. Here it is in case you missed it. Out March 6th.
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What more can I say?
Top billin’ indeed.
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Slumberland profile in new Big Takeover →
Here’s a greatly expanded version of the Slumberland article from the most recent issue of the Big Takeover.
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WatchA radio advert for Black Tambourine’s upcoming “OneTwoThreeFour,” a four song tribute to the Ramones. For more info, and to support Black Tambourine’s reunion Kickstarter campaign: kickstarter.com/projects/817307185/black-tambourine-reunion-shows-new-ep
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Watchyvynyl:
Hey Philly: the Dum Dum Girls and Veronica Falls are playing Making Time this Friday at Voyeur, and to celebrate, they’re doing a fun “Valentime” Project for charity:
In 5 locations (Last Drop, Ultimo, One Shot, Barbarella & Voyeur) around the city we have placed Making Time decorated Valentine boxes with heart shaped Valentine cards and a sharpie attached to each one. We are...
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Black Tambourine Kickstarter to fund upcoming... →
Friends - Black Tambourine are asking for some help in financing their upcoming reunion shows. They’ve cooked up what they think are some pretty cool premiums to make you feel great about supporting us even if you can’t come to any of the shows, including a fresh new EP of Ramones covers that we’ll be releasing as a double 7”. Kickstarter backers will receive an exclusive...
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Terry Malts video session for Yours Truly
Terry Malts tear through two songs and have a chat with Yours Truly for Pitchfork.tv.
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Watchyvynyl:
Hey Philly: the Dum Dum Girls and Veronica Falls are playing Making Time this Friday at Voyeur, and to celebrate, they’re doing a fun “Valentime” Project for charity:
In 5 locations (Last Drop, Ultimo, One Shot, Barbarella & Voyeur) around the city we have placed Making Time decorated Valentine boxes with heart shaped Valentine cards and a sharpie attached to each one. We are...
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New Veronica Falls song, tour
Hooray! New Veronica Falls tune just in time for their tour, which starts tomorrow in DC.
02/08 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat * (tix: http://goo.gl/xjqTD)
02/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * % (tix: http://goo.gl/xjC7D)
02/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voyeur Nightclub # (tix: http://goo.gl/44875)
02/11 – Somerville, MA @ Radio * (info: https://www.facebook.com/radiosomerville)
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Stream Frankie Rose's Interstellar →
Spin.com is hosting this full-length stream of FRANKIE ROSE’s excellent new album, “Interstellar.”
Also, you can buy the download version in iTunes starting today.
And, you can pre-order the LP or CD from us now and get first crack at color vinyl. LPs come with a poster and sticker, CDs with a badge and a sticker.
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GET BENT!: IT'S KILLING TIME →
letsgetbent:
Papa Slumber (who just created an excellent mix for us) of the always happening Slumberland Records just gave us something really cool to give away; Terry Malts’ Killing Time. Not only that, it’s limited and special edition!
Want it? Scroll through our posts from the past few days…
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Frankie Rose and Terry Malts pre-orders →
Get ‘em while you can: pre-orders now up for FRANKIE ROSE and Terry Malts albums. Limited edition color vinyl for both, they’ll be going fast…
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Frankie Rose goes Interstellar
”Interstellar” from FRANKIE ROSE’s beautiful album of the same name got a big ol’ Best New Track from Pitchfork.
The album is out February 21st, but you might want to keep an eye on the SLR site this weekend for a chance to pre-order the limited color vinyl edition. It looks GOOD.
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Tix for DC Chickfactor shows on sale NOW →
YES! Tickets are now on sale for the DC Chickfactor 20th anniversary shows, featuring Black Tambourine, FRANKIE ROSE, LILYS, Lorelei, HoneyBunch, Stevie Jackson and more. April 6-7. Super SLR-tastic.
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Guest Mix: Slumberland Records
A little mix I put together for Get Bent featuring such typical C86-obsessed twee luminaries as Unsane, Head of David, Bastards and Drunk Tank.
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Today we’ve got a guest mix from Mike Schulman of Slumberland Records, who is responsible for putting out some of the most solid and noisy pop we know. If you’re not familiar with the label, well, get acquainted! If you like the mix,...
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Spectrals touring with Cults
Spectrals are going to be doing an *extensive* tour of the US and Canada, supporting Cults. They’ll also be making a stop in Austin for a bunch of SxSW spots. Don’t miss these great shows! 03.06 - Atlanta GA – The Earl * (tix: http://goo.gl/eQWbJ) 03.07 - Birmingham AL – Bottletree * (tix: http://goo.gl/9H3TQ) 03.09 – Orlando FL- The Plaza * (tix: http://goo.gl/KFGIc) 03.10 – Baton...
January 2012
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Veronica Falls US/Canada tour starts Feb 8
Veronica Falls are returning to the US in February for a coast-to-coast tour. We’re especially excited that support will come from Brilliant Colors on the east coast and Bleached on the west coast. Big doings!
02/08 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat * (tix: http://goo.gl/xjqTD)
02/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * % (tix: http://goo.gl/xjC7D)
02/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voyeur...
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Frankie Rose on Vogue.com →
FRANKIE ROSE is Artist Of The Week over at Vogue.com. Cool!
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EVANS THE DEATH LONDON GIGS
Couple of great Evans The Death shows coming up:
evansthedeath:
We’re playing at The Lock Tavern this Sunday 29th at 7.30pm - click HERE for the Facebook group
And on 2nd February we’re playing at the Shacklewell Arms for SexBeat with the Proper Ornaments - click HERE for the Facebook group
THEY’RE BOTH FREE!
Also: Power Lunches - 6.03.12 club.the.mammoth @ The Old Blue Last - 13.04.12
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GET BENT!: Review: Neverever - Shake-a-Baby EP →
And let’s not forget Rachel Sweet!
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By Zach Braun
Nowadays, it seems like every reviewer who hears a track with a touch of reverb, a female singer, and some overdubbed harmonies is quick to compare it to the classic girl-group sounds of the 1960s. Anyone who heard Scotland by way of LA group Neverever’s overlooked 2010…