Slumberland Records Update, April 17th 2012

Lunes 23 Abr 2012, 19:04

Hello all-
So much going on right now we hardly know where to start! How about an amazing new single from Violens? Or the long-awaited new album (and US tour!) from Allo Darlin'? Or… Evans The Death's smashing debut album? Read on, friends, for all this and more.

Also, we've done some tweaking with the shopping cart that should result in even more accurate postage calculations. You'll especially notice a difference if placing a large order. And now, for even more fun, you can use the coupon code "bulk" to get a 10% discount on all orders over $100 (excluding freight).

*** Violens release first single from "True" ***
Absolutely gorgeous pop from this Brooklyn three-piece whose music eludes classification, expertly blending percussive guitar work and silky harmonies in a way reminiscent of 90s sonic pop forebears like Pale Saints, Lush, McCarthy and The Chameleons. The lovely vocals on Totally True have an almost 60s feel; their debt to such soft-rock touchstones as The Association and Sagittarius is one of the many unique elements of Violens' sound. The non-album b-side "Something Falling" is a dreamy ballad marked by an effectively spare production, sweeping synths and the band's trademark harmonies. Mail order copies on milky white vinyl while supplies last.

listen: http://soundcloud.com/slumberland-records/violens-totally-true
order: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/218

*** Allo Darlin's new album available now ***
Europe is Allo Darlin's stellar follow-up to their excellent 2009 debut. Achingly personal, incredibly poignant and familiar all at once, Elizabeth Morris' songwriting has deepened and developed since their debut, serving only to enhance the band's ability to create sophisticated, intelligent pop music with an uplifting, joyous feel. Featuring the singles Capricornia and "Europe", this beautiful album is one of the finest, most complete pop records in recent memory. This album is in stores on May 1, but we're taking and shipping pre-orders NOW. Mail order copies on white vinyl while supplies last.

listen: http://soundcloud.com/slumberland-records/allo-darlin-capricornia
order: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/217

Also, Allo Darlin' are headed out on a US tour (with Wave Pictures!) next week. See below for dates and ticket links.

04/24 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge * + Ski Lodge, Field Recordings (tix: http://goo.gl/pgB93)
04/25 Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie * (tix: http://goo.gl/F3fXq)
04/26 Washington, DC - Black Cat Backstage * (tix: http://goo.gl/2A2Oa)
04/27 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 * (tix: http://goo.gl/iGY6M)
04/28 Atlanta, GA - 529 * + Gold-Bears (tix: http://goo.gl/opH1g)
04/30 Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon *
05/01 Austin, TX - Mohawk * + Leatherbag (tix: http://goo.gl/0gmHL)
05/03 Santa Fe, NM - Sol at Santa Fe Brewing Company * (tix: http://goo.gl/JZA7q)
05/04 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress * (tix: http://goo.gl/qMoN3)
05/05 Los Angeles, CA - Echo * + Red Yellow Sparks (tix: http://goo.gl/h0YGf)
05/06 San Diego, CA - Casbah * (tix: http://goo.gl/sFfhG)
05/08 San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop * (tix: http://goo.gl/2O7iO)
05/09 Chico, CA - Origami Lounge *
05/10 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios * (tix: http://goo.gl/M3NCd)
05/11 Seattle, WA - Vera Project * (tix: http://goo.gl/LxBoc)
05/14 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry * + Still Pacific (tix: http://goo.gl/zJvKS)
05/15 Chicago, IL - Schubas * + The Halamays (tix: http://goo.gl/BgVqc)
05/16 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern * + Gomez Adams (tix: http://goo.gl/sJqv2)
05/17 Stanhope, NJ - Stanhope House *
05/18 New Haven, CT - Cafe Nine * + The Wee Bees (tix: http://goo.gl/FwFCj)

05/20 New York, NY - NYC Popfest @ Littlefield w/Swearin' (NYC), Sleuth (CANADA), Dot Dash (DC), The Holiday Crowd (CANADA), White Town (UK), The Wave Pictures (UK), The Ladybug Transistor (NYC)

* w/The Wave Pictures

*** Evans The Death debut album available now ***
The eagerly-awaited debut album from Evans The Death more than delivers on the promise of their brilliant "Threads" and "Telling Lies" singles. Tough, smart pop that touches on the best bits of Brit-Pop (Echobelly, Sleeper), Pulp, The Long Blondes and The Pixies. Great song-writing combined with noisy, passionate playing and Katherine's amazing vocals all add up to uniquely assured debut. Like the Allo Darlin' record, Evans The Death is in stores on May 1, but we're taking and shipping pre-orders NOW. Mail order copies on white vinyl while supplies last.

listen: http://soundcloud.com/slumberland-records/evans-the-death-telling-lies
order: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/216

*** Veronica Falls drop new single ***
The first new Veronica Falls tunes since their amazing debut album! My Heart Beats is packed with all the rhythmic verve and melodic power that we've come to expect from the band, sitting comfortably next to album tunes like "Right Side of My Brain" and "Come On Over." Fierce and immediate, it refines the band's melodic mystery with a new-found clarity. Their trademark vocal harmonies are pushed to the fore, marking this as their most perfectly potent bit of pop tune-smithery yet. On the flip,"Killing Time" is a minimal, dreamy tune enhanced by a mesmerizing organ line and gently thumping drums. All copies on neat-o black + white swirl vinyl.

listen: http://soundcloud.com/slumberland-records/veronica-falls-my-heart-beats
order: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/215

*** Spectrals US, Canada tour ***
Spectrals are in the middle of an *extensive* tour of the US and Canada, supporting Cults. Reports have been stellar, and they're playing several new tunes. Don't miss these great shows!
Get "Bad Penny": http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/193

04.20 – Chicago IL - Metro * (tix: http://goo.gl/05jr0)
04.21 – Bloomington IN - Rhino's Youth Center * (tix: http://goo.gl/4FMQ9)
04.22 – Ferndale MI - The Magic Bag * (tix: http://goo.gl/8Wu6S)
04.23 – Buffalo NY - Mohawk Place * (tix: http://goo.gl/ge6zU)
04.25 – Toronto ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre * (tix: http://goo.gl/Bk41F)
04.26 – Montreal QC - Corona Theatre * (tix: http://goo.gl/EFGtD)
04.27 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground * (tix: http://goo.gl/H91GG)
04.28 – Boston MA - Boston University *
04.29 – Northampton, MA - Pearl Street Nightclub * (tix: http://goo.gl/l4XYC)
05.04 - Brooklyn NY - Glasslands (tix: http://goo.gl/450NY)
05-05 - NYC, NY - Mercury Lounge % (tix: http://goo.gl/0gIUU)

* with Cults
% with Frankie Rose and DIVE

*** Frankie Rose US/Canada Tour ***
To celebrate the release of her excellent new album "Interstellar," Frankie Rose is on tour now, with her mates DIVE. These shows are just *killing it* and almost every one is a sell-out, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

04-19 Los Angeles, CA - The Satellite * (tix: http://goo.gl/HlgUh)
04-20 Santa Cruz, CA - Crepe Place * (tix: http://goo.gl/xFUh6)
04-21 San Francisco, CA - Brick and Mortar Music Hall *
04-23 Portland, OR - East End *
04-24 Vancouver, British Columbia - The Biltmore * (tix: http://goo.gl/IyiYA)
04-25 Seattle, WA - Barboza * (tix: http://goo.gl/GgHhP)
04-26 Missoula, MT - The Badlander *
04-28 Fargo, ND - The Aquarium * (tix: http://goo.gl/7zRYD)
04-29 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry * (tix: http://goo.gl/8VbIQ)
04-30 Chicago, IL - Township * (tix: http://goo.gl/vg0cE)
05-01 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick * (tix: http://goo.gl/iChBx)
05-02 Toronto, Ontario - The Shop Under Parts and Labor * (tix: http://goo.gl/nTjzJ)
05-03 Albany, NY - Valentine's * (tix: http://goo.gl/4Dpez)
05-05 NYC, NY - Mercury Lounge *% (tix: http://goo.gl/0gIUU)

* with DIVE
% with Spectrals

*** It's time for Terry Malts ***
Terry Malts are on the road supporting their amazing debut album "Killing Time." Smart, funny punk-pop with all the hooks, energy and attitude you could ask for. If you're into The Undertones, Buzzcocks and/or The Exploding Hearts you should definitely check out Terry Malts.

Get "Killing Time": http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/206

April 20… New York City, NY @ Mercury Lounge (with Xray Eyeballs)
April 21… Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands (with The Suzan)
April 24… Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
April 26… Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews (with Sudden And Subtle)
April 27… Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge* (with Black On Black)
April 28… Englewood, CO KS @ Moe's

*** Up next ***
Up next are the new albums from Allo Darlin' and Evans The Death, both due out on May 1. Later in May we launch the superb new album from NY's Violens, Black Tambourine's "OneTwoThreeFour" EP, and the debut single from Sacramento's English Singles. We're also very excited to announce that in June we'll be releasing the lovely debut album from London's Echo Lake.

For daily updates, check us out on:
https://www.facebook.com/SlumberlandRecords
https://twitter.com/SlumberlandRecs
http://slumberlandrecords.tumblr.com/

Until then-
Ma and Pa Slumber

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