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Hey guys, figured I'd drop this in – super excited to be putting this out: John Vanderslice – Mass Suicide Occult Figurines (Reissue): Over the past 15 years, John Vanderslice has released 10 full-length albums, numerous 7"s, EPs and splits, all the while maintaining an unbridled devotion to analog recording, and in the process, has become on of the most respected songwriters in indie rock. Known for the often-times political lyrical undertones, inventive and experimental take on pop, and for quite frankly being the nicest guy in indie music, John has managed to make this brand of music his life for the last decade and a half. On May 19th, The Native Sound will reissue the record that started it all, John Vanderslice's debut LP, Mass Suicide Occult Figurines. Originally released by Barsuk Records in the year 2000, the record was celebrated by the then-burgoning MP3 blog culture, and bemoaned by Microsoft following an elaborate hoax in which John claimed the company had threatened legal action over the record’s cornerstone track, “Bill Gates Must Die”. Grounded in the guitars, and traditional rock structure of Vanderslice's previous band MK Ultra, the album serves as a preface to the quirkier, and more experimental leanings his future recordings would take – "Ambition and the opener "Confusion Boats" in particular, foreshadow what would soon become fully realized by his second LP. Completely remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering, this reissue marks the first time Mass Suicide Occult Figurines has ever been pressed on vinyl. Manufactured by Quality Record Pressing – undisputedly the best pressing plant in the country – on 200 gram vinyl, the 12" will be housed in a heavyweight jacket with brand new water-colored art created by Joe Williams, a polylined sleeve, and will include a digital download of the remastered songs. A deluxe edition is also available including expanded art on a hand-numbered and screen-printed wrap around slip cover. This edition will also include a bonus double-sided 7" flexi disc featuring the new song, "Midnight Blue" and "Long Dark Blues", a Songs: Ohia cover in tribute to the late Jason Molina. Standard LP: - 12" (200 Gram) - Heavyweight jacket - Polylined sleeve - Digital download Deluxe LP: - Standard LP - Screen-printed, wrap around slip cover (hand-numbered) - Double-sided 7" Flexi Disc featuring the new song, "Midnight Blue" and "Long Dark Blues", a Songs: Ohia cover (hand-numbered) - Digital download Click here to pre-order the 200 Gram 12" in standard and deluxe editions. We also have a Starter Pack including past John Vanderslice releases available in our webstore.

Thanks dude! Here's the music video that Noisey premiered for "Not In My House" too:

Just got my batch of tapes in a few days ago. All pre-orders are out. I still have a few copies left in my distro if anyone wants to pick one up: http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/539621-miserable-dog-days

Thanks guys, I'm really stoked to get these out into the world.

Hey guys, figured some of you would be into this series my label just announced: Today we are ecstatic to announce our next release, a split 7-inch between Unconditional Arms and Threading, as well as our Spring Split 7" Series featuring Former Ghosts, Funeral Advantage, Planning For Burial, and Mother Room. The good people at BrooklynVegan premiered Threading's "Ember" today – one of three songs on the the Unconditional Arms/ Threading split 7-inch. Click here to listen. Unconditional Arms/ Threading – Split 7": "From their geographic locations, to the timbre of their sounds, Unconditional Arms and Threading could not be more different. The former, based in Oakland, California, the latter coming out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. While Unconditional Arms is a post-rock band highly informed by Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai, and redolent of contemporaries such as This Will Destroy You and Caspian, Threading are a shoegaze band through and through. Despite their very obvious nods to slowcore pioneers Codeine and Bedhead, Threading's major influence can be traced back to the ethereal and dreamy beginnings of shoegaze. What Unconditional Arms and Threading do have in common though, is the ability to transcend genre labels, and create soundscapes that are both strongly evocative, and boisterous all at once. Over the course of Threading's two contributions ("Fume" and "Ember"), and Unconditional Arms' epic six-minute movement ("Haunt") the two bands prove to be the perfect pairing for this split 7"/ digital EP, and The Native Sound's first entry in their Spring Split Series for 2015. This split release between Unconditional Arms and Threading will be available on February 24th as a digital EP, as well as a limited edition 7" pressed on Milky Clear and Black vinyl variants." Pressing info: Milky Clear – 100 Black – 200 Click here to pre-order the split 7", and here to subscribe to the Spring Split 7" Series (individual pre-orders for the other two splits will be available soon). We also have "Starter Packs" including past Unconditional Arms and Threading releases available in our webstore.

Thanks guys! Me too! If anyone hasn't yet, pick it up. Kristina killed it on the new King Woman EP, and Flenser always does a great job on their releases: http://store.theflenser.com/product/king-woman-doubt-lp-pre-order

So, Sad Girls Club announced that they're finally (FINALLY!) releasing this, and copies ship this week. So, I picked up some copies (20) for The Native Sound's distro. Pre-order here http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/539621to save a ton on shipping. I should have them in within the next week or so, and I'll ship as soon as they're in. As most of you know this was released in the UK, and until now there hasn't been any US distro.

Just got my copy! Stoked to get it on the turntable

Yeah, I hear you guys... Because of how limited the tape release is (100 copies), carrying it as US distro wasn't really an option. But a 7" release is very likely sometime next year, though nothing is specifically in the works yet. I'd be pretty optimistic though!

Those four songs are exclusive to the DOG DAYS EP. There is an LP coming later this year/ early next, but it'll be all new songs

That's pretty cool. Thanks for hosting him, dude

Hey all, Just a heads up – the record is out now! Vinyl hit a delay at the plant, but should be in within the next two weeks. For now, stream the EP at Bullett Media, listen to a mixtape companion, TIME STANDS STILL at Exclaim, and read a track-by-track feature at Property of Zack Thanks guys, I hope you dig it

Have you listened to the new song yet? http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/premiere-miserable-fever It's different from Halloween Dream. Still incredible though.

I was looking forward to buying one of these today until I saw the $30 price point...

Yeah guys, please don't associate her with any of Whirr's silliness. She left the band before any of that happened, works hard as hell, and deserves everyone's attention. Pick up the tape, and keep an eye out for the full-length LP later this year.

Yup! http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/530532-vow-make-me-yours-all-variants-test-press

Hey all, check out The Native Sound's next release, Vow's Make Me Yours EP. It's out August 12th. Here's some info: Consisting of vocalist Julia Blake, and instrumentalist Andrew Thomas, Vow have been known to dance along the genre lines of synth-pop, dream-pop, dark wave and post punk. Driven by drum machines and rich bass lines, Julia's soulful, and melodic alto vocals ooze on top of the analog pulsing synths and dreamy pads. Make Me Yours finds the band transitioning from the darker textures of their debut, to more Cocteau Twins-inspired dynamics, implementing chorus-drenched guitars/bass, and palpable pop-informed vocal melodies. As with their debut, the EP will again feature Touché Amoré guitarist, and one-half of Andrew's ambient guitar duo, Wife, Nick Steinhardt on guitar. Steinhardt, who interestingly enough introduced Andrew and Julia to each other, also took charge of all visual aspects relating to the band's EP. Stream "Planks" at Entertainment Weekly Stream "Charm" at Wondering Sound Vinyl details: Uncoated jacket, with interior printing Black inner-sleeves 3MIL poly-bag Digital download delivered to your inbox at least one week before the release date Pressing info: Clear with Pink Splatter – 50 Light Pink – 100 Black – 150 Pre-order here

Thanks guys! The photo was shot by Koji, and the jacket was designed by A.N. Palamara (who toured with Koji, and has an amazing record out http://anpalamara.bandcamp.com)

FYI: Matters EP tapes are back in stock in a black variant limited to 100!

We had an issue with the jackets printing badly, so we ended up designing a new cover! It's out July 15th. Only one test press bundle left. Check it:

This made my day

I'm glad you dig it, man. Hopefully sooner than later for vinyl

Mother Room - Scorched (Cassette Tape) http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/527879-mother-room-scorched Samples: Debt Collector https://soundcloud.com/the-native-sound/mother-room-debt-collector Bull Shark https://soundcloud.com/the-native-sound/mother-room-bull-shark?in=the-native-sound/sets/mother-room-scorched Hailing from Oakland, California, Mother Room is the brainchild of James Meuleners. Formed as a lo-fi bedroom project last October, Mother Room has since morphed into monster of a solo project whose debut LP, Scorched is a challenging set of experimental drone movements teeming with atmospheric and nomadic undercurrents. In the vein of Dirty Beaches and Forest Swords, Scorched finds Meuleners fusing elements of drone and noise with gothic, and at times even pop intonations into swelling suites of disorienting distortion. Scorched was recorded almost entirely by Meuleners, and serves as his debut release as Mother Room. Scorched is available on a limited edition cassette tape, and your choice of digital download formats. Cassette editions are pressed on red shells, and come packaged in a Five-Panel J Card, and black case.

Kristina was in Whirr for the recording/ touring of Around. She now records and tours with two solo projects, Miserable and King Woman. This particular release is her second King Woman release. She also has two releases under Miserable – a split with Grey Zine, and an EP.

FYI: Both songs are streaming, guys. They're seriously so good... http://m.soundcloud.com/the-native-sound/sets/king-woman-dove-fond The cassingle/ digital single is officially out tomorrow, and tapes are shipping immediately