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1. Bloom by Beach House
2. Recovery by Eminem
3. What The Heck? by Various Artists
4. Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
5. El Camino by The Black Keys
6. Living In The Material World by George Harrison
7. The Super Powers Team DVD
8. Civilian by Wye Oak
9. Feeling Good by Nina Simone
10. Is Orange Birds by Various Artists
1. Peace Love Ukulele by Jake Shimabukuro
2. London Zoo by The Bug
3. Ruby Spears Superman DVD
4. Plastic Beach by Gorillaz
5. Electronic Realizations by Synergy
6. Vinyl Record Cleaning Solution
7. Attack On Memory by Cloud Nothings
8. People Changes by Nat Baldwin
9. Vision Of Misery by Sadus
10. The Ugly Organ by Cursive
Attack On Memory by Cloud Nothings LP
AwE NaturalE by THEESatisfaction LP
Black Up by Shabazz Palaces LP
The Body The Blood The Machine by The Thermals CD
Earth by Black To Comm LP
Fuckin A by The Thermals CD
More Parts Per Million by The Thermals CD
Nootropics by Lower Dens LP
A Pillar Of Salt +3 by The Thermals 7″
RCA RD-1006 Discwasher Vinyl Record Care System
We have an exciting opportunity for all of you Beach House / Sub Pop / The Business fans!
We’re giving away:
- GRAND PRIZE
1 Beach House poster
1 Beach House sticker
1 Sub Pop shirt
1 Beach House Bloom 2xLPSpecial Edition GLOW vinyl (Limited Edition of 250!) - FIRST PRIZE
1 Beach House poster
1 Beach House sticker
1 Sub Pop shirt
1 Beach House “Lazuli” b/w “Equal Minds” 7″ - SECOND PRIZE
1 Beach House poster
1 Beach House sticker
1 Sub Pop Terminal Sales Vol. 5: Mixed Nuts CD sampler - THIRD PRIZE (NINE winners!)
1 Beach House poster
1 Beach House sticker
HOW THE HECK DO YOU WIN THIS COOL STUFF?
E-mail a picture of yourself somehow showing your love for The Business to nick[at]thebusinessanacortes[dot]com along with your name by May 15. Keep it clean! We’re going to post all the pictures we receive on this here blog and will randomly select our winners out of a Miami Heat cap. You must be able to come into the store to claim your prize!
Beach House’s new LP BLOOM will be available on 5/15 here at The Business care of Sub Pop Records.
1. Blunderbuss by Jack White
2. The Business shirts
3. Hazel by Radio People
4. Headbands by Evie
5. The Business totes
6. What The Heck? by Various Artists
7. Vinyl Bowls by Evie
8. Soul Time! by Sharon Jones
9. So Many Things by Eddy Current Suppression Ring
10. Phosphene Dream by The Black Angels
Big Bells And Dime Songs by Luke Roberts CD
Black Mesa by Jon Porras LP
Breaking Day by Cleared LP
I Love You by Jason Urick LP
Journey Through Astral Projection by Expo 70 CD
Koima by Sidi Toure LP
Lost In The Glare by Barn Owl CD
Not For Nobody by Scott Tuma LP
Original Colors by High Places LP
Peer Amid by The Skull Defekts CD
TRST by Trust CD
With Endless Fire by Ilyas Ahmed LP
I’d like to highlight a few releases this week:
Andrew Bird ~ Break It Yourself (LP ~ $19.99)
A great album. RIYL Sufjan Stevens. Beautiful experimentation with the vocals a la The Shins.
Alex Chilton ~ Free Again (LP ~ $19.99)
You will thank me for this. So. Sweet.
Cloud Nothings ~ Attack On Memory (LP ~ $19.99)
Having Steve Albini produce has made all the difference in the world. This is great. Hard to keep in-stock.
1. I Am Gemini by Cursive
2. Arrows by The Lonely Forest
3. Between The Time And The Tides by Lee Ranaldo
4. A Church That Fits Our Needs by Lost In The Trees
5. Complete Goldwin Singles by James Carr
6. Gorilla Manor by Local Natives
7. Making Mirrors by Gotye
8. Nothing But The Hits by Earl Grant
9. Greetings From The Ocean’s Sweaty Face by McSweeney’s
10. Max by Karl Blau
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Attention East-Coasters!
The final few copies of You Honk And We Say Thank You will be available for purchase on October 15th at Little Berlin's Book Fair in Philadelphia. Go check out the event and say hello to Alisha at the booth!
I laughed typing that upcoming show out... looking forward to more?
Even though my set is 95% noise this evening, I thought you'd like to know what my biggest inspiration for the set is. 3rd anniversary, 2 years gone by.
In keeping with the idea that The Business will have exclusive titles available for one day only in-store on April 16th by Anacortes' finest, I am making available the Flash DrivEP. Previously only available at the DOS show with Mountains, you'll want to bring your laptop into the store to take these exclusive tracks!
Happy to be playing the tenth annual What The Heck Fest again this year. More details to come and tickets can be found here for a reduced rate, until they're not.
Thanks for coming to the big Anacortes show. It has been said that it was the single largest concert event ever held in town. We raised a lot of money for the Friends Of The Forest.
What's next...?
This might be your last chance to get a copy of the first run pressing of You Honk And We Say Thank You. I've only got a handful left that will be at the show.
Woke up with fingers crossed in a boy's bed with your pants off. After polite declines of coffee and toast, walked home itching in last night's clothes. Past the phone booth and the beauty bar, the broken windows of your neighbors' cars. Through the backdoor to a message from Sis asking, "Who was your New Year's kiss?" Took the afternoon to piece it all, plus a half a dozen phone calls. Crashed a party with Larissa and Chris in pursuit of a New Year's kiss. Not the way that you imagined it, (on a balcony with champagne lips) but in a pantry against the pancake mix. You had your New Year's kiss.
Inspiration:
The yolks go to waste.
Cloud forest.
North Pacific Ocean.
Probation.
The mangroves.
2011:
Epic shows (but not in the U.S.)
A Promise Made (the record not the band)
The Musher (fruition)
Collaborations (maybe you'll like me more then)
From now until the end of November, available copies of You Honk And We Say Thank You are available here for just $5 (or more, please feel free to give extra) SHIPPED! That's right. There are not many of the hand-screened first-pressing left, so don't delay. Already have one? Grab one for a friend. These beautiful hand-made objects make great gifts and are certain to sell out fast.
In addition to Heck Fest happening at my store practically all day on Saturday, I will be playing at Causland Park on Sunday opening for Kimya Dawson. Additionally, this is the only time you'll be able to grab a copy of The Musher EP.
One year ago today, I arrived in Anacortes.
Now, the above is happening.
In just over a week, I'll come out of it. I've been less than actively playing shows since the Tim Kinsella/Love Of Everything show in Chicago. That's all going to change when What The Heck Fest rolls around on 7/16-18. I'll be opening for Kimya Dawson in Causland Park on Sunday during the sushi show. Passes for the entire festival are still available (in limited quantities) and are $65. As I mentioned in a previous post, this will be the only time for you to pick up The Musher EP, which will preface the synonymous LP in late fall/early winter.
A sneak peak of my new EP, The Musher, is here.
The EP is a limited pressing and will only be available at this year's What The Heck Fest. It compiles b-sides and outtakes from You Honk And We Say Thank You, covers, and some new stuff. It will come free with purchase of the full-length.
Most of you know that I run a podcast. We're about to enter into our third season of the podcast which marks the seventh year of the show in total (including the broadcast radio days).
We're doing a fund drive for the first time in all of these years to help pay for hosting, equipment costs, and cover the costs of covering various events for the podcast/blog.
If you can contribute, it'd be swell. We have cool rewards.
If not, that's fine too.
Sorry for being SPAM-y.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indiestreet/indie-street-radio-fund-drive
What The Heck Fest is happening this year July 16-18. I'm pleased to announce that I'll be playing a set during the festival, likely on Sunday in the park. You can buy tickets here (the price is only $60 right now, and will likely go up the longer you wait!) as well as take a look at the other amazing bands that I'll have the privilege to be playing alongside. More info about set-times are forthcoming, and it's likely that there will be some related news on The Business front quite soon.
As of May 1, 2010 I will be taking over The Business in Anacortes, WA.
I own a record store.
Hey folks. In early April, I'll be hitting the road for a lengthy tour in support of the new record. I'm posting my preliminary routing here. If you or someone you know books for any kind of venue, or you wish to have a house show, please e-mail me at thedrinkuphoney[at]gmail[dot]com with a request. I'll be filling out these dates really soon with confirmed shows, but thought that I'd give you the first shot. See you soon, America.
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
La Jolla, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Austin, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Denton, TX
Houston, TX
Tampa, FL
Gainesville, FL
Orlando, FL
St. Augustine, FL
Atlanta, GA
Raleigh, NC
Baltimore, MD
New Brunswick, NJ
Brooklyn, NY
New York, NY
Allston, MA
Cambridge, MA
Wallingford, CT
Rochester, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Cleveland Heights, OH
Dayton, OH
Urbana, IL
Chicago, IL
Evanston, IL
It is my great pleasure to announce that my full-length is now available. $10 gets you the album (in CD form) shipped straight to your door.
The Drink Up, Honey - You Honk And We Say Thank You
1. Barricades
2. Bottlecaps
3. Glass (II)
4. My, But Those Glasses!
5. Resin (I)
6. Warmestnovember
7. 6
8. Nighttime
9. Hot [minus] Hot [equals] Hot
10. Fake Emmannuel
11. The Boat's Oar
12. Amalgama
Official solicitation:
The Drink Up, Honey is the name of the experimental sometimes electronic sometimes acoustic musical output from Chicago-come-Anacortes resident Nick Rennis who makes melodic soundscapes using found and live sound. He acknowledges noise compositions whose dark roots also have the potential for making the brightest ambient music. The listener can’t help but recall Jim O’Rourke or Joan Of Arc on a first listen.
As with his ancestors, for The Drink Up, Honey music is as much about texture as it is clarity. It is a means of describing, via melody, ideas about leaving and growing as effectively as the most refined indie pop. The main man is a co-host of Indie Street with a past in post-rock group A Promise Made. He has spent the past few years performing and recording with the likes of New York’s acclaimed Mountains. It may come as no surprise that he currently resides at the Department Of Safety art collective working with the likes of Phil Elverum and Karl Blau.
The Drink Up, Honey strives for balance, between the shattered and the repaired, between abrasive and smooth. This is why even the darkest The Drink Up, Honey pieces feature alluring chord changes and children laughing. In this way, he marks the transitional moment when experimental music went from a subversive entity to a serious force. He is cerebral and introspective, embattled and injured.
Pressed some posters for the upcoming Chicago show with Love Of Everything, Tim Kinsella/Frank Rosaly, and Locks. They look cool. I'll probably post some pictures on my Flickr soon.
Coming closer to solving the mystery of who owns the abandoned radio station in town. Think I've got the source. I find myself staring at it dreamily on my drive into work every day... here's to hoping.
Oh, and you can start the countdown to the record being "released". Screens are made. Probably 12/15.
Also, Love Of Everything + Locks have been added to the 12/27 show in Chicago. What a homecoming, indeed.
Things I don't want to forget for the next project:
The Musher
"In The Hot Tub. In Your Bathrobe."
"It Looks Like A Star"
50 is a lot, but I think I can do it. Again with the numbers... tough.
50. I'm A Cyborg But That's OK
49. Hotel Chevalier
48. Ghost World
47. Requiem For A Dream
46. Mulholland Dr.
45. The Pianist
44. 25th Hour
43. Far From Heaven
42. Pieces Of April
41. Dandelion
40. Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War On Journalism
39. Kung Fu Hustle
38. Night Watch
37. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
36. The Machinist
35. Bad Education
34. A Cock And Bull Story
33. Don't Come Knocking
32. Bubble
31. Happy Endings
30. Thumbsucker
29. Spend An Evening With Saddle Creek
28. Me And You And Everyone We Know
27. The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estradas
26. Broken Flowers
25. Cache
24. A History Of Violence
23. Wassup Rockers
22. The Comedians Of Comedy
21. The Squid And The Whale
20. Match Point
19. Curse Of The Golden Flower
18. The Lives Of Others
17. Paris, je t'aime
16. Death Of A President
15. Imprint
14. Paprika
13. The Science Of Sleep
12. Monty Python's Personal Best
11. Half Nelson
10. Lewis Black: Red, White And Screwed
9. A Prairie Home Companion
8. Scoop
7. Broken English
6. The Darjeeling Limited
5. Bra Boys
4. Waltz With Bashir
3. Tideland
2. Inland Empire
1. The Host
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BLIND SIGHT
PANTHEON BOOKS
Blind Sight by Meg Howrey is a seemingly light-hearted coming of age tale. Growing up in a household with three generations of fiercely independent women, the main character, Luke, is blossoming into adulthood. Along the way, he discovers that his biological father is alive, well, and a successful actor to boot. The father, Mark, wants to make up for lost time by bringing Luke to LA for the summer. With a soul wiser than his age, Luke is extremely understanding and considerate of many delicate situations. All seems too good to be true until he returns home to discover some painful truths that shake the foundation of the family he has known his entire life. The book evokes many questions about the reader’s own identity. Overall, the book makes for a quick, pleasant read. With summer on its way, this book would be perfect to knock out in a few afternoons by the pool.
OUT NOW | $24.95
What To Listen To While Reading This Book:
Within And Without by Washed Out
Including Jams From:
Lapalux
Juicy J
d’Eon
ASAP Rocky
Slava
Keith Fullerton Whitman
Owen
Ty Segall
Steve Reich
ScHoolBoy Q
Melt-Banana
Gonjasufi
YACHT
Yuck
Roly Porter
Sufjan Stevens
Arcade Fire
Wooden Shjips
Joan Of Arc
Gucci Mane
- Gannon – Theme Song
- Talkdemonic – Ruins (Arena Rock)
- Bill Callahan – Apocalypse (Drag City)
- Collections Of Colonies Of Bees – Giving (Hometapes)
- Serengeti – Family & Friends (Anticon)
- Tim Hecker – Dropped Pianos (Kranky)
- Shabazz Palaces – Black Up (Sub Pop)
- Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die But You Will (Sub Pop)
- Oneohtrix Point Never – Replica (Software)
- Akira Sakata & Jim O’Rourke With Chikamorachi – And That’s The Story Of Jazz… (Family Vineyard)
- Six Organs Of Admittance – Asleep On The Floodplain (Drag City)
- Gannon – Theme Song
- Sando Perri – Impossible Spaces (Constellation)
- DJ Rashad – Just A Taste (Ghettophiles)
- J Mascis – Several Shades Of Why (Sub Pop)
- Joan Of Arc – Life Like (Polyvinyl)
- The Sea And Cake – The Moonlight Butterfly (Thrill Jockey)
- Roly Porter – Aftertime (Subtext)
- Coliseum – Parasites EP (Temporary Residence)
- Leyland Kirby – Eager To Tear Apart The Stars (History Always Favours The Winners)
- Papercuts – Fading Parade (Sub Pop)
- Tim Hecker – Ravedeath, 1972 (Kranky)
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A BIOGRAPHICAL GUIDE TO THE GREAT JAZZ AND POP SINGERS
PANTHEON BOOKS
This is a book for a very specific audience. Weighing in at just over 800 pages and nearly as many pounds, this is truly a book meant for reference. For the collector and the aficionado, though, this is an indispensable item. It truly amazes me how much information Friedwald is effectively able to cram into several columns per artist. You really do feel like you’ve got a great deal of biographical information relating to these musicians after only a few pages. It’s like 100 cram sessions. As a record store owner, I am excited to have a copy in the store for both my and customer reference. As a collector, it is nice to be able to look records up and place them into context. As a reader, it’s refreshing to read some creative nonfiction about many artists I knew embarrassingly little about. This would certainly make an attractive addition to many music libraries and would be a great gift for the jazz lover in your life.
OUT NOW | $45
What To Listen To While Reading This Book:
You’ll be busy dusting off various records in your collection as you read…
DISTANCE MAKES THE HEART GROW SICK
MICROCOSM PUBLISHING
Cristy C. Road first made an appearance back in February with her book Indestructible, also from Microcosm. Distance… is barely a book, though I suppose that one could debate its functionality as an art book rather than a book one actually tears up. Still, this is a beautiful book, especially for those who appreciate Road’s brand of comic art. The only people I send postcards to are generally my family, and unfortunately I don’t think I would get away with sending any of these politically charged/dirty cards to them. But, if you’re the type to keep in touch with friends via post, you should invest in this book. It’s not perfect… the perforations are sometimes a bit off and will separate at the wrong place, but we’ll grant Microcosm these imperfections because they are awesome.
OUT NOW | $15
What To Listen To While Reading This Book:
Pantha Du Prince – Black Noise
AX VOLUME 1: A COLLECTION OF ALTERNATIVE MANGA
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
A friend pretty much nailed it when he saw me reviewing this title and asked, “Is it pervy?” The answer is undoubtedly ‘yes’, but don’t let that distract you from enjoying this immense volume of alternative manga. Many styles and approaches are contained within the 400-page volume, so there is sure to be at least a few that strike you. My favorites tend to be the ones which more closely align with a stereotypically ‘American’ style, but there are certainly aspects within these that make them fit the mold. Nearly every tale has some sort of hallucinogenic/out-of-body theme that tends to unite the volume as a whole. Many of the stories are hard to wrap your head around, especially considering the average length of only a few pages. If nothing else, this is a great sampler platter for you to use as research in discovering some new artists.
OUT NOW | $29.95
What To Listen To While Reading This Book:
Sole And The Skyrider Band
- Gannon – Theme Song
- Little Wings – Black Grass (Marriage)
- Noah23 – Fry Cook On Venus (Fake Four)
- The Mountain Goats – All Eternals Deck (Tomlab)
- Herzog – Search (Exit Stencil)
- Withered Hand – Good News (Absolutely Kosher)
- Friends – Friend Crush (Lucky Number)
- The Deer Tracks – The Archer Trilogy, Pt. 1 (Control Group)
- Infinitirock – Music For Primordial Recollection (Asthmatic Kitty)
- Figurines – Figurines (Control Group)
- Ponytail – Do Whatever You Want All The Time (We Are Free)
