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Seems like it will be another Sonic Pieces release. 
 
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

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! 

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. 

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! 

Just read through this entire thread and I am blown away. I really respect teachers like you and I'm certain all these kids appreciate everything you're doing for them. They might not realize it now but they will - I'm sure of it. Plus, Explosions in the Sky are phenomenal and it's always nice to get kids listening to some more "alternative" music once in awhile. 
I remember in high school I had an English teacher who used to encourage us to read books like A Clockwork Orange (even though the school's principal was seriously against it) and watch films like the Seventh Seal and Les 400 Coups. It really helped me start enjoying school, and I was always very excited to write and talk about whatever we were reading/watching that week. Some times she would let us bring in music to play for the class so we could have a discussion about it. No other teachers would allow students to express any sort of creativity or interest in the arts. 

Two years later at graduation, that same teacher handed me the English award and an envelope with a letter. In the letter, she thanked me for "bringing an eclectic taste to the classroom this year" and gave me a gift card to a local book store. I'll never forget it.

Anyway, all that rant to say, thanks for what you do lexicondevil. Also, I'm interested in grabbing a book if you have any left. Would you send one to Canada?
 

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.

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

 

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

If you're looking for a simplified setup, you could also go with the ADL GT40 (or the GT40A, newer). I've had it for two years now and it's definitely an impressive all-in-one amp/DAC/ADC. For reference, my setup is currently:
 
Music Hall mmf 2.2 w/Nagaoka Mp-110 cartridge > ADL GT40 (old version) > Audeze LCD 2.2 or Audioengine A5+

For the price, I really don't think you can beat its performance and versatility. 

For the folks who missed out on the first run, Sonic Pieces is re-pressing Moon Ate the Dark's I+II on clear and black vinyl (clear is out of 200). It's not the same packaging as the first edition but still totally worth it considering the first run sold out real quick. 

If you haven't heard these albums yet, I'd hiiiiiiiiiighly recommend doing so. 

http://sonicpieces.bigcartel.com/product/moon-ate-the-dark-moon-ate-the-dark-i-ii-2nd-edition-2lp

Also available from boomkat but the clear is already sold out. 

For the folks who missed out on the first run, Sonic Pieces is re-pressing Moon Ate the Dark's I+II on clear and black vinyl (clear is out of 200). It's not the same packaging as the first edition but still totally worth it considering the first run sold out real quick. 

If you haven't heard these albums yet, I'd hiiiiiiiiiighly recommend doing so. 

http://sonicpieces.bigcartel.com/product/moon-ate-the-dark-moon-ate-the-dark-i-ii-2nd-edition-2lp

Also available from boomkat but the clear is already sold out. 

For the folks who missed out on the first run, Sonic Pieces is re-pressing Moon Ate the Dark's I+II on clear and black vinyl (clear is out of 200). It's not the same packaging as the first edition but still totally worth it considering the first run sold out real quick. 

If you haven't heard these albums yet, I'd hiiiiiiiiiighly recommend doing so. 

http://sonicpieces.bigcartel.com/product/moon-ate-the-dark-moon-ate-the-dark-i-ii-2nd-edition-2lp

Also available from boomkat but the clear is already sold out. 

For the folks who missed out on the first run, Sonic Pieces is re-pressing Moon Ate the Dark's I+II on clear and black vinyl (clear is out of 200). It's not the same packaging as the first edition but still totally worth it considering the first run sold out real quick. 

If you haven't heard these albums yet, I'd hiiiiiiiiiighly recommend doing so. 

http://sonicpieces.bigcartel.com/product/moon-ate-the-dark-moon-ate-the-dark-i-ii-2nd-edition-2lp

Also available from boomkat but the clear is already sold out. 

They're currently in Berlin, so the tweet for Eau Claire was about some album release party/event at that intersection. Apparently they were handing out newspaper-like clippings with similar art to the album art and stuff like that. 

They also played a show at a hotel in Berlin. 
That's fucking absurd. 

You are correct. I am dumb and sad. 

Here's mine. Need to get a bigger storage unit for my records.
 

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

Are they really just 4 inches? 

I'm from Montreal but every time I'm in Ottawa (three or four times a year) I always stop by Vertigo Records on Rideau and The Record Centre on Wellington. I've found some interesting stuff in the used bins at Vertigo. There's also The Turning Point but I'm not a huge fan of their selection. It's also pretty cramped so I'm not sure how comfortable you'd be if your wife and two kids were there as well. 

As for Airbnb's, can't help you there as I usually only go for the day. Enjoy your trip! 

 

Just read through this entire thread and I am blown away. I really respect teachers like you and I'm certain all these kids appreciate everything you're doing for them. They might not realize it now but they will - I'm sure of it. Plus, Explosions in the Sky are phenomenal and it's always nice to get kids listening to some more "alternative" music once in awhile. 
I remember in high school I had an English teacher who used to encourage us to read books like A Clockwork Orange (even though the school's principal was seriously against it) and watch films like the Seventh Seal and Les 400 Coups. It really helped me start enjoying school, and I was always very excited to write and talk about whatever we were reading/watching that week. Some times she would let us bring in music to play for the class so we could have a discussion about it. No other teachers would allow students to express any sort of creativity or interest in the arts. 

Two years later at graduation, that same teacher handed me the English award and an envelope with a letter. In the letter, she thanked me for "bringing an eclectic taste to the classroom this year" and gave me a gift card to a local book store. I'll never forget it.

Anyway, all that rant to say, thanks for what you do lexicondevil. Also, I'm interested in grabbing a book if you have any left. Would you send one to Canada?
 

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

Here's mine. Finally got around to pulling the trigger on some new headphones. I think this is the end of upgrades for me in that department. Still might switch out the cartridge on my table, though. But that can wait! 
Full set-up:
Music Hall mmf2.2 > ADL GT40 DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp > Audioengine A5+ or Audeze LCD2.2 without fazor

While I do like their earlier work more, I still think Plans and Narrow Stairs are excellent albums. Also, their earlier work was just reissued last year (IIRC). I started to lose interest with Codes and Keys, though.