Guest Admin Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I really can't be more excited than I am right now over the news that we just signed Mike Hale. Mike had fronted the Gainesville act, Gunmoll, and put out a number of rocking records out on No Idea. When Gunmoll called it a day, Mike headed West to California where he started another amazing rock band, In the Red, and he started recording music as a solo artist. He released a split 7" with Chris Wollard of Hot Water Music and the Draft, and put out his debut album on one of my favorite labels, Asian Man Records. "Broken With No Hope" was released towards the end of February and everyone at Suburban Home/Vinyl Collective have just fallen in love with the album. A few weeks back, Mike Hale, gave me a call. He said he was a big fan of our label and was curious if we would be interested in putting out a record for him. I responded with a resounding "Fuck Yeah". We both spoke to Mike Park over at Asian Man and got his blessing and are now planning a recording date and an early 2009 release. We have also spoke about a number of singles and split 7"s and we are gonna soon announce an unbelievable pairing for our Under the Influence series. Mike will also be coming out to Colorado for Suburban Home's 13th anniversary weekend. Man, I can't wait. Expect more news soon, but in the interim, please visit Mike's Myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/mikehalemusic) and do yourself the biggest favor and purchase his album on Asian Man, "Broken With No Hope". I have no problem throwing out comparisons to Elliott Smith although Mike is definitely doing his own thing. Check out some songs and know that we are Suburban Home are so happy to be working with Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantommaggot Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 AWESOME! You got a great talent there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest falloutcollapse Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I loved his side on the Chris Wollard split. Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 sweet...though I still need to pic up his Asian Man LP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murgorgoroth Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 awesome!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 FUCK YES!!! Virgil this is awesome! I celebrate this guys entire catalog, and he can do no wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezfools Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 kind of siked! looking forward to these releases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylme Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machiel Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Great! Can't wait to get the Asian Man LP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeboggs Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 congrats...can't wait for the new tunes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby6385 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I wish Gunmoll would play a few last shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesack18 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 i wish he would tour Oz. really pleased with this signing virgil. i hope to be able to hear his asian man lp soon. been forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockvinyl25 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 i like when record lables are cool with eachother. could you imagine two majors sharing an artist like that? i know asian man doesn't sign bands and allows them to go different places. so congrats to you virgil and mike for being awesome and staying true to the scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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