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After two years, and multiple EPs and split releases, Funeral Advantage is finally here with a debut full-length album. Titled after the 10-minute long closing track, Body Is Dead serves as an excellent introduction to indie/ dream-pop of Tyler Kershaw, and an even better continuation of his past work. Following on the heels of his most popular release, in the split 7" with Former Ghosts, Body Is Dead incorporates many of the electronic and indie rock elements of that release, but infuses a deeper semblance of pop. This collection of 10 new songs is without a doubt the catchiest and dreamiest thus far. Body Is Dead will be released on August 25th, both digitally and on limited edition 12" vinyl.
 
We're excited to be working with Disposable America and Miles Apart Records for the cassette release of Body Is Dead in the United States and Japan, respectively. We have a few copies of each available for pre-order.
 
All orders include a digital download of the release delivered to your inbox on, or a few days prior to the release date.
Track Listing Equine Sisters Should Have Just Gardensong Back To Sleep That's That Cemetery Kiss Then I'll Look You Sat Alone Body Is Dead Pressing Information12":
Dirt Maroon – 100
Black – 200
 
Cassette Tape (Disposable America – USA) – 100
Cassette Tape (Miles Apart Records – Japan) – 100
 
http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/553021-funeral-advantage-body-is-dead
 
 

lo-fi shoegaze and dreampop. 
 
If you dig bands like Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, and even more subtle songs of Jesus & Mary Chain with hints of synth-pop, then FunAdv will be your jam. 

This band is great.

love the starter packs of this label

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

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.
 

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.

I ordered from Native Sound.

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.

One of my favourite Pedro songs in Diamond Ring. I love to cover that on my acoustic. 

Hey guys,
 
Just a heads up on The Native Sound's next release:
 
Today we're excited to announce our next release, Dove / Fond Affections, a cassingle/ digital single by Kristina Esfandiari's King Woman! Following her debut EP as Miserable, Kristina returns to her original solo-moniker for her second release as King Woman.
 
Building on the haunting folk of 2013’s Degrida / Sick Bed single, “Dove” is a slow-burning, muscular, and above all, monstrous song. Clocking in at over 15 minutes, it is by far the most emotive of Kristina’s recent compositions. “Fond Affections”, a cover of the classic Rema-Rema song follows, and although it is slightly less expansive in it’s seven minute run-time, it is equally powerful and poignant. Kristina’s take on the 4AD standard made popular by This Mortal Coil is nothing short of gorgeous – a true testament to her development as a songwriter, and a hint of what’s to come from this project’s future releases.
 
Dove / Fond Affections will be available on June 17th as both a digital download and on a limited edition cassingle. The cassette tape will be pressed on three variants (White, Clear, and Purple), each limited to just 50 copies, fit with a three-panel J-card. The cassingle will also include a bonus track – B. Wild’s remix of “Dove”.
Look out for song premieres beginning with "Dove" on Friday!
 
Pressing info:
 
150 Tapes
50 – Purple
50 – White
50 – Clear
 
Pre-order: http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/529777-king-woman-dove-fond-affections
Pre-order bundles: http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/categories/all-products
 

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

I AM HARD-CORE

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

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

Me too!

New King Woman (Kristina Esfandiari - ex-Whirr, Miserable) cassingle
 
http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/529777-king-woman-dove-fond-affections

sold. don't even need to wait til Friday to hear it because this lady + The Native Sound can do no wrong.
 
(i can't believe there are still copies left of the Miserable 7". people need to buy that.)

I think he'll fit in just fine, ha

I think he'll fit in just fine, ha

I think he'll fit in just fine, ha

Thanks for picking this up, everyone!
 
Here's a mock-up of the vinyl colors. Should be in hand within the next two weeks or so, and shipping at least a week ahead of release date.
 

Having a bank ledger line titled with "Jennifer Miles" is probably really unfortunate for married men with nosy/insecure wives.

No, I understand that sentiment. I myself have probably only bought a handful of 7"s for more than $5-$6, and that's always been my thought.
Unfortunately though, pressing in such a low run as 300, and at a quality that I feel comfortable with selling is expensive. That's why we try to make it special with the haze, hand-numbered, etc.
Ultimately it's a release I'm really proud of (music & packaging) and hope you give it a shot. Believe me though, I usually call bullshit on 7"s more than $6.

Just a heads up, guys. Spin.com just premiered the title track off Miserable's Halloween Dream EP http://www.spin.com/articles/miserable-halloween-dream-stream/
 
We also launched bandcamp pre-orders at thenativesound.bandcamp.com. Both vinyl and digital pre-orders come with an immediate download of the song.