N8TRU

https://www.kerrang.com/inside-underoaths-cathartic-album-fearless-future

I remember a discussion in the Erase Me thread where we thought it was odd that Grant and James weren't in the studio. This article explains the songwriting process:

You chose to write and record it all independently. What was that like, and how did it make Underøath grow as a band?
Spencer: “So there are the four main writers in the band – which is Tim, myself, Chris [Dudley, keyboard] and Aaron [Gillespie, Drums]. On Erase Me, there were songs coming in from groups of two, some songs were written in groups of three, but I feel like the best songs on that record were actually written as the four of us. I think the biggest thing that changed, looking at it from the outside, is that when we came back to Voyeurist we decided to not do it that way. We decided it was best to do it as the four of us in a room. It’s the four dudes jamming like it would have been pre-being in a big band: what did you do when you were young, and you didn't have recording equipment, and you couldn’t send stuff over the internet? To me, being in the room together meant there is that human interaction that makes it so special.”

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One thing that I don't really understand is that they're saying it's independent but Fearless has the copyright on Spotify and they've been promoting the album. That to me is not independent, unless they mean this is the last album coming out on Fearless based off the quote "We’re not on a label anymore, and this gives us the chance to play around, figure out what works and really decide where we want to go. I just think we need to try a lot of different things."

https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/product/present_tense

Artist store for bundles and other merch: https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/yumi_zouma

Bandcamp: https://yumizouma.bandcamp.com/

Early Bird Vinyl + Digital

https://slowcrush.bigcartel.com/product/rainbow-splatter-vinyl-on-transparent-sky-blue

I don't need a second copy but this variant has me wanting a second copy

"Rainbow splatter vinyl on transparent sky blue

5th press on our new labels Church Road records and Quiet Panic records.
New spotgloss sleeves, new logo on spine, new labels, different insert.

Limited to 500"

39 minutes ago, OldKentuckyShark said:

If you order from Quiet Panic’s store, do they send you a download after purchase?

That's who I ordered from but I didn't get a download. Maybe if you order a record and then email them they might be able to hook you up.

Shoot me an offer.

https://www.discogs.com/release/14417791-Kazumi-Totaka-Shinobu-Tanaka-Luigis-Mansion-Original-Soundtrack

"Big Smile" is in the new season of Letterkenny (S10 E5 "Vid Vok") during a fight song. So sick.

Most social media posts seem to be coming from UK/EU. I ordered from Quiet Panic and it hasn't shipped so I assume they're on their way to the US.

5 minutes ago, zdkaiser said:

I'm really enjoying the new album as well. Are you in the US? I haven't found a US shop that has the vinyl in stock. I have it preordered from Zia. 

4 hours ago, MyckelJay said:

Couldn't find it on Walmart, but I do see it on Amazon and grooves-inc. I completely missed when these were pressed. What were they originally selling for? $45 seems steep, even for a 2xLP.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Somewhere-Nowhere/301578465?

Kind of a weird listing but it works. I would say it's worth it from Walmart and might even be a little cheaper after shipping than Diggers was (assuming you're ordering in the US).

1 hour ago, MyckelJay said:

Was hoping this thread bump was for a repress.

You can buy it on Walmart, Amazon, or grooves-inc.com . There's probably other stores that have it in stock as well.

I didn't expect this at all

2022 should be pretty crazy for Iodine. I'm really excited to see what's coming, especially from Jeromes Dream.

7 minutes ago, bobby said:

Time & Space and NSF have just been repressed I believe or at least up for PO's in a few places. The threads got bumped earlier this month IIRC.

They have but for some reason they're all outside North America. I'm still waiting for T&S to get a US distro.

I've been saying for years labels and bands need to drop Merchnow but they won't. There are so many other great distributors and merch stores that would do a better job. Merchnow has screwed me countless times.

Merchnow strikes again. Shouldn't they have emailed you first?

The improvement from December 2020 to December 2021 is astronomical. Good job USPS. My old town can't figure out how to forward my mail but otherwise, good job.

Masked Intruder's 2011 demo. I'm starting to wonder if they're coming back. I saw them 4 times so no regrets if they don't.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXyiHUboy9l/?utm_medium=copy_link

Vinyl is finished

Monday I saw Citizen, Drug Church, Glitterer and Floating Room. FR and Glitterer were pretty good. Drug Church blew away everyone. They're tighter than ever. Last time I saw them was 2017 and they're insanely good live. I'd say even better than the recordings. Citizen wasn't sounding too good. I saw them during Youth and EIGTH album cycles and enjoyed them live but they sounded kind of weak and lifeless. Drum parts were different live. The brothers didn't seem that into it. Maybe COVID is getting to some touring artists. The tour actually didn't finish due to positive cases, which I saw happen with a few tours last week. Last night I saw Lawrence and they were really good and play as an 8 piece band. Both were at TLA in Philly which is definitely one of the worst venues. They're still overcrowding and it's pretty uncomfortable. I guess they couldn't afford to turn the AC on for a couple hours for 2 shows that we're almost sold out. /s

The only good thing is vaccine cards/negative tests are required and you have to wear a mask at all times. But that place definitely sells more tickets than fire code should allow which is really frustrating.

I would think kids would love the "BOOM BOOM BOOM" part of TLC.

Speaking of TLC...

9 hours ago, Tidal Wave said:

What is title fight up to?

I saw Ned play a show as Glitterer Monday night as a 4-piece band. Ben was playing drums for Citizen at the same show. No idea what Jamie and Shane are doing.

10th anniversary edition. Art is so cool.

https://store.mute.com/browse/m83/products/m83-hurry-up-were-dreaming-10th-anniversary-ltd-ed-orange-vinyl

https://store.ilovem83.com/products/hurry-up-were-dreaming-10th-anniversary-limited-edition-ornage-vinyl-m83

"Alongside the video launch, M83 is pleased to announce a limited 10th anniversary transparent orange vinyl edition of Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. This new pressing showcases cover artwork captured once again by Anouck Bertin.

The distinct concept of the 2011 album cover is rooted in Robert Plutchik’s wheel of emotions and childhood. With this new artwork, the album matures into adolescence with a warm color palette utilizing yellows, oranges, soft reds, and blush. The original cover stars, Kimona and Cormac, return to a revamped imagining of the now-iconic mise-en-scène.

The abundant stuffed animals in the initial cover art have now been reduced in number and replaced by totems of one’s teenage years: sports memorabilia, vinyl records, and scientific models.

The limited 10th anniversary vinyl edition will be available April 15."

28 minutes ago, Fowty Dollaz said:

 

Y'all blocked me or something. 😂

Nah, the world just needs to know all they ways they can rick roll 🙂

https://www.discogs.com/release/9360971-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-You-Up

This is the ultimate Rick Astley record which I proudly own. The original, instrumental, and 3 remixes. Best $5 I ever spent.

https://worstpartyever.bandcamp.com/album/dartland

Now streaming early on bandcamp