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1 minute ago, docbronze said:

Thanks for the heads up. Who is releasing the new Totland LP?

Seems like it will be another Sonic Pieces release. 

1 hour ago, freverend said:

always very limited, and the first presses have those awesome hand-made sleeves

Oh my god, I know. So gorgeous! I've been lucky to get most of their releases in the hand-made cloth sleeves, with the exception of Pino

41 minutes ago, lethalenforcer said:

RT has an exclusive 3xLP https://roughtrade.com/gb/music/all-melody

Thank you! I commented on Erased Tapes' announcement on FB asking if there would be any special/limited released for this but no answer. Considering their shipping fees are craaaaaaaazy, I'll be looking ordering this Rough Trade version. For Canadians, with shipping and exchange rate, ordering from the UK site comes to ~$60, U.S. is ~$67.  

Also of interest: 

According to both Nils and Erased Tapes, Nils' long-awaited followup, All Melody, is set for release on January 26th, 2018. 

Cover art: 

Tracklist: 

The Whole Universe Wants To Be Touched 01:58

Sunson 09:10

A Place 07:02

My Friend The Forest 05:16

Human Range 06:59

Forever Changeless 02:47

All Melody 09:31

#2 09:40

Momentum 05:21

Fundamental Values 03:50

Kaleidoscope 08:16

Harm Hymn 04:10

More info and preorder available here: https://www.erasedtapes.com/release/eratp106-nils-frahm-all-melody
His new studio looks incredible, too. Really excited for this one! 

Good news, according to both Nils and Erased Tapes, Nils' long-awaited followup, All Melody, is set for release on January 26th, 2018. 

Cover art: 

Tracklist: 

The Whole Universe Wants To Be Touched 01:58

Sunson 09:10

A Place 07:02

My Friend The Forest 05:16

Human Range 06:59

Forever Changeless 02:47

All Melody 09:31

#2 09:40

Momentum 05:21

Fundamental Values 03:50

Kaleidoscope 08:16

Harm Hymn 04:10

More info and preorder available here: https://www.erasedtapes.com/release/eratp106-nils-frahm-all-melody
His new studio looks incredible, too. Really excited for this one! 

27 minutes ago, freverend said:

Good news! Otto A Totland's (of Deaf Center) sophomore album "the lost" is coming in Jan. 2018! Again recorded at Nils Frahm's studio this will be similar to Pino (due to the snippets I heard)

Amazing news - I've been waiting for a followup for so long. Pino is probably one of the most beautiful albums I have in my collection, and all of Sonic Pieces stuff is phenomenally well-made. Thanks for the heads up! I checked SP's instagram and looks like it's going to be limited to /350. Gonna go quick....hopefully I don't miss the preorder announcement. 

Alright, so I was definitely late to the Julien party but this album is beautiful. I was hesitant to listen because there has been so much hype around this album, and sometimes that heavy expectation can really affect how you listen but I'm glad I did. As someone who had never heard of her, or her voice, or her solo-guitar trademark before, the album really hits hard. Her songwriting is reminiscent of a lot of early/mid-2000s indie stuff that helped me get into music - and that style isn't really around anymore. It's nice to return to that state of mind, especially with the subject matter on this album. 

But, I can totally understand everyone's criticism of the album being more of the "same". After hearing her earlier work, it's easy to compare the two albums and think there's very little change going on but I still don't think that takes away from the impact of TOTL. The production is also top-notch on this one, it sounds incredible. 

 

12 hours ago, dethrock said:

Managed to get one for a friend who loves AOF. He's working somewhere today where he couldn't get on the internet. He's going to be happy.

Hi it's me ur friend

Anyone going to the show tomorrow in Montreal? 

6 hours ago, beatzbydru said:

Anyone know how to get the vinyl limited version in Canada, without going through XL?

Would also like to know. 

Awesome. That version of One Day I'll Be On Time is beautiful, caved and ordered a copy despite the crazy price with shipping. It's always been my favourite of his, really looking forward to December now! 
 

On 9/23/2017 at 9:27 AM, Deadformat401 said:

Really enjoying this album, I really like the pacing and the tempo of the record compared to kingfisher. With that being said, there’s two vocal notes in the bridge to cricket in yard that make me cringe soooo hard every time. The second and fourth we in “how can we relate”. Ughhh. Tony tries to go up high but it sounds like bad notes to me. Hurts my soul every time 

The "we" isn't a wrong note, but he's definitely straining on at the beginning of his pronunciation of "relate". It's not that bad though, and the notes still fit. 

6 hours ago, Derek™ said:

This band has been the definition of a "grower" band for me, over the years, and super rewarding to revisit and grow accustomed to.

Can confirm this statement. I never understood the hype surrounding this band until I started to get older and took the time to listen carefully. Started at Boxer and now I absolutely love all of their records, for different reasons. As I got older, everything sort of clicked and I finally got it. I still don't know exactly what I got, but the National just make sense. Even more so as I get closer to reaching the big 3-0. 

On September 9, 2017 at 1:15 AM, shamrocks said:

yeah i might have to call shenanigans on myself. i still cant wrap my head around one side of the groove being the left channel and the other being the right, but if thats the case, then easily anything from an imperfection, pressing error, or antiskate/stylus wear could give you this

Turns out the noise is actually part of the recording. It's faint but you can hear it pretty well with headphones on. I was driving today, listening to the songs again and noticed I could still hear it. It sounds almost like distorted drum brushes. Very distracting during the quiet parts! 

17 minutes ago, shamrocks said:

i dont see how theres any way you could have a pressing noise on one channel.  if it were recorded that way, maybe, but i cant reason how your needle could read any imperfection as having a "left" or "right" property

That's why I'm confused. If it is part of the recording, it's fucking annoying. 

Managed to grab a copy on my way home from work. I'm really bummed out because I've been waiting since the announcement to finally sit down and listen to the whole thing. But I'm currently spinning side A on the white pressing and there's a very annoying scratching noise/really harsh surface noise throughout, only on the left channel. Most noticeable at the beginning of the first and second track. Tested various other records thinking it may have been dust on the needle or tracking force was off but it's only this record. 

Anyone else? 

On a side note, they (and Pentagram) really hit it out of the park in terms of packaging for this. The little debossed logo on each insert is a beautiful detail.

These guys are still around? Not to sound like a horrible human being, but I really thought the lead singer would've OD'd or something by now. I remember him being an absolute mess back in the mid-2000s. 

EDIT: Obviously glad to see he didn't, and that they're still making music. Good for them! 

New song is great. Love the synth hook and really nice to hear Dan leading this single! 

In the past I've leaned more toward Spencer-lead songs but Valley Boy was way too similar to his solo stuff. But this sounds like Wolf Parade. 

2 hours ago, Stress On The Sky said:

Love Eulogy For Evolution, tempted to go in for this. Find it funny that Erased Tapes is re-issuing anything, their old website used to state that once it was gone it was gone.

They've always reissued stuff, even the smaller releases. But I do remember reading this on their old site as well. I think maybe that was for the very limited copies of things? Like the colour presses? I've never seen those reissued. 

Or maybe it's just a way to keep the label afloat these days. Still, this release is good news. Seems like a very personal reissue with a lot of Olafur's friends involved in the process. 

Anybody know what's on the DVD? *Nevermind, got to excited and didn't read the full description.

And any Canadian links? 

This is awesome news! 

1 hour ago, voltagedrop said:

Those shoes look pretty sweet. Too bad no shipping to Canada.

Check your local skate shop, they might be able to order some for you, or have them in stock already? 

Went to see Sigur Rós last night at Place des Arts in Montreal and picked up one of the limited show posters. The poster itself was done by a Montreal-based artist, Slep (http://slep.info/), and was being sold at the Toronto and Montreal shows. It's a really nice piece and the two-colour silkscreen gives it a lovely texture. 

This is the first show/tour poster I've ever bought, mainly because the concert was absolutely phenomenal and this is a great memory to have. 

Pictures of the poster here

On 5/2/2017 at 9:53 AM, Team Avatar said:

I saw Explosions a few weeks ago for the first time.  It was cool, but the fans were the worst.  Everyone was drunk and yelling at (talking to)  each other the entire time.

Strange. I've seen them five or six times and every show has been dead quiet. Sometimes crowds just suck, I guess. 

Also, had no idea Mono were in town in April. Really bummed about it. Where/how do you guys keep up with bands' tours? I'm find it a lot harder to do these days, even with all the social media around. 

On 5/22/2017 at 10:46 PM, batman said:

I was staying in Southwark, so it was a bit of a trek up to Victoria Park, but it was well worth it. I put on some slippers and hung around talking and listening to records for about 3 hours. I could've stayed there all day. 

 

Some pics from the Sound Gallery: http://imgur.com/a/ZT6Q9

 

Bottom right is Music For Falling From Trees by Peter Broderick 

This is so awesome. Thanks for the pictures, it's really neat to see inside and just makes me want to take a trip there even more. Were you able to just pick up whatever record and put it on or is there some sort of playlist they've got going on? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just fascinated by the concept and I love the label. 

Also, I wonder what came first, the metal sculpture or the Eternal Something artwork by Shaz Madani? 

On 5/21/2017 at 1:26 PM, batman said:

loot from my pilgrimage to the erased tapes sound gallery last weekend. really enjoying that BLB & Penguin Cafe especially. 

 

Crazy jealous. My girlfriend's currently in London and I asked her to stop by and pick me up some stuff while she's there but she's not really into records so I'm doubting that she'll end up going  Seems a bit far for a quick trip, too. 

How was it? Did you have a chance to stay awhile and listen to some stuff? Also, what's on the bottom right? Don't recognize it.

Not planning on going but just came here to say: if you have a chance to visit Utrecht, do it! It's a beautiful place.