Extremely excited to announce the next release on Gold Robot Records, a solo 7" by Ned Oldham titled Let's Go Out Tonight. This 3-song EP will be a limited pressing (500) on translucent blue colored vinyl. Artwork is provided by the super talented Kevin Earl Taylor. Pre-order a copy now and receive the MP3s instantly. Here's the lead track off the album.
Recently, the always-on Roman Ruins did a remix of Beach House's "Lover of Mine". It's a brilliant little pop rendition for a band he knows a little something about (seeing he sits in on drums for them on various tours). Thanks to the fine folks at Stereogum, Gorilla vs Bear, MyPoproks, HypeTrak, Indiehearts, and other spots or spreading the word.
And, if you haven't got your hands on the limited edition Roman Ruins 7" (pictured above) then I suggest you do so before they're all spoken for. PASTOR/AL contains two tracks, one of which you can sample here.
You might remember the original track off of the limited edition 7" called Designed Entropy I, which also contains original tracks by Roman Ruins, Copy, and Bomarr. More info and ordering can be found here.
I have to say these latest two releases just look amazing. Finally have them all packaged and the to-date orders are in the mail. Each one comes with an instant digital download of the tracks (plus some remix goodies). Stream the songs and order the records on their respective pages!
Super excited to announce the newest release on Gold Robot Records, a split 7" on colored vinyl featuring two amazing bands: Colossal Yes (Oakland, California) and The Good Fear (Fayetteville, Arkansas). Each band submitted barn-burner 5 minute tracks for the first entry in our ongoing split series. You can pre-order the album now for $5 and instantly receive the MP3's. Preview the tracks here:
The brand new Seamonster vinyls are in, and the pre-orders have already been shipped. Check out how pretty the opaque white vinyl is in the picture above. Order the album now (for $5) and instantly receive the MP3 files (plus a host of remixes and other songs) for free.
We're super excited to finally announce all the details for the upcoming Seamonster 7" vinyl EP titled Two Birds. The collection of five songs, pressed on opaque white vinyl, will be released on March 2nd. You can pre-order the album right now and instantly receive a download of the EP plus a 6-song bonus EP of remixes, a b-side, and a cover called These Bones for free. That's 11 songs for $5, with the vinyl coming in a couple of weeks. Awesome. Check out the tracklist for both releases:
Two Birds A1. New England A2. Oh Appalachia [mp3] A3. Bearsuit B1. The Philosophy of Andy Warhol B2. Annalee
These Bones 1. Seamonster - These Bones 2. Seamonster - The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (Visions of Trees Remix) 3. Seamonster - The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (Roman Ruins Remix) 4. Seamonster - New England (Bomarr Remix) 5. Seamonster - Bearsuit (Meanest Man Contest Remix) 6. Björn Kleinhenz - Annalee (Seamonster Cover)
We're super excited to present a new Kickstarter project which features Roman Ruins. It's a collaboration with the artist Hunter Mack, the funding will go towards producing a limited edition 7" record and an archival print. Check out the details and support the project!
Hopefully this new Meanest Man Contest video will drop sooner rather than later. It's for the title track from their Partially Smart EP on RCRDLBL, which you can get for free here. For more MMC, check out their 7-inch record or digital EP here on Gold Robot Records. Here's some music to get you started.
Hope this finds everyone out there doing well, here's some odds and ends from the GRR universe which you may or may not find interesting!
+ The video above comes courtesy of the excellent label Martyrs of Pop out of France. It's an interesting interview with the talented artist/founder Jean-Emmanuel. Note: There's a high probability of an upcoming release having some European involvement. Stay tuned.
+ Railcars is staying busy. Not only has the Kate Bush Cover Cassette morphed into a full fledged Kickstarter project, but Aria has posted a cover of The Cranberries on his myspace. It's pretty darn awesome.
+ One of our favorite blogs out there is 7inches, which focuses on (what else) 7" records. They're in the process of reviewing a number of Gold Robot Records releases - so far they've provided insightful analysis of both the Designed Entropy compilation and The Parish's Storm Driven Bird EP. Keep an eye out for more to come.
Seeing as it's Friday and all, how about some free vinyl? This time around we're giving away a copy of GRR's first compilation 7", the first entry in our Designed Entropy series; it includes brand new original tracks by Meanest Man Contest, Copy, Bomarr, and Roman Ruins.
First person to email goldrobotrecords (at) gmail (dot) com will receive this gorgeous piece of wax filled with sweet tunes for absoutlely zero dollars. Be sure to include "Hey I Want That Orange Vinyl" in the subject line and your mailing address in the email. Generous, indeed!
Hot on the heels of the new Railcars release (Cathedral With No Eyes), we thought it'd be prudent to send along a FREE COPY of the brilliant 7" EP Cities vs Submarines. First person to email goldrobotrecords (at) gmail (dot) com will receive this heavyeight vinyl beauty. Be sure to include "Hey I Want That Railcars Vinyl" in the subject line and your mailing address in the email. Pretty awesome, if I do say so myself.
Speaking of CWNE, the excellent column INCHES on LA Weekly recently reviewed the new 12", here's an excerpt: "Jalali has a real knack for the artfully noisy, arranging decaying electronics, analog feedback, odd percussives, and a whirlwind of vocals into some downright pretty and driving soundscapes."
It's hard to pick a favorite GRR record in terms of album art, but any argument would have to include this Lady Genius 10" EP. Sweet design by Jason Byers (who has a show opening next Saturday Nov 7 at Zza's in Oakland, coincidentally) coating a candy red piece of wax. These six songs continue to amaze me, so I thought I'd share the joy today. First person to email goldrobotrecords (at) gmail (dot) com will receive a FREE COPY of our only 10" release. Be sure to include "Hey I Want That Vinyl" in the subject line and your mailing address in the email. Oh, and a free MP3 right here to boot.
Wow, I had forgotten just how interesting the alternate take of Panther's "How Well Can You Swim", the b-side start of the amazing 7" shown above, was until this morning. A couple of spins later and we're in the giving mood. First person to email goldrobotrecords (at) gmail (dot) com will receive a FREE COPY of the record. Make sure to include "I Want That Vinyl" in the subject line and your name and address for shipping purposes. Oh, and you can listen to the aforementioned track right here.
This wonderful little EP, titled Storm Driven Bird, was GRR's first foray into colored vinyl. The translucent pilsner colored 7" is a perfect accompaniment to the 4 song collection of raucous indie/americana, while the artwork rounded out a gorgeous little package. As a token of our love for this record, we thought we'd give away a few copies for free. First two people to email goldrobotrecords (at) gmail (dot) com will soon receive the vinyl FOR ABSOLUTELY FREE. Be sure to include your mailing address. Because everyone loves some free stuff, right?
Just got in these beautiful 12" records of Björn Kleinhenz's amazing album. Already shipped out the pre-orders of this super limited (only 50 for distribution in the US/Canada). The reviews are slowly trickling in, and there's some good ones!
Björn Kleinhenz may hail from Sweden, but Peter, Bjorn and John/Long Blondes-style pop isn’t quite his game. Rather, if we must compare Kleinhenz to his countrymen, let’s go with Jens Lekman and Lonely, Dear. Both trade in soft-spoken quirkiness, although Kleinhenz doesn’t go in for big production numbers the way Lekman does. With a few notable exceptions (”Bodilla” comes to mind), the whispery, strummy B.U.R.M.A. seems to owe more to American singer-songwriters like Mark Kozelek and Alex Chilton (at his quieter moments). English may not be Kleinhenz’s first language, but he sure does have a way with words. His images are gorgeous, distant, and fragile. “Dry your feet in the morning,” he sings on “Poets of the Senseless Warnings.” “In your pocket, cash to last till dawn.” One of Kleinhenz’s stranger fixations seems to be stillbirth, which comes up on at least two tracks. And as for Kleinhenz’s seemingly political album title? Well, it doesn’t seem to come up in the songs themselves. B.U.R.M.A. is just another sweet, gorgeous album about love. But, as Built to Spill once eloquently put it, there’s nothing wrong with love. - LimeWire Music Blog
The excellent LA Weekly column INCHES recently had some kind words to say about our 7" compilation Designed Entropy I (along with the wonderful picture of the vinyl seen above).
San Francisco upstart Gold Robot Records has already played host to a surprising spate of talent, from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, who dropped a likewise limited 7-inch there last year, to promising L.A. transplants Railcars. The label's first compilation showcases its more beat-oriented side. The "A" features a slow-burbler from Anticon associate/ Restiform Bodies beatsmith Bomarr alongside a more upbeat electro number by PDX mixtapist and Audio Dregs recording artist Copy. On the flip, their grooves visible through that rich pumpkin-orange wax, are this set's true gems: a moody psychedelic rap piece by Meanest Man Contest (whose Eriksolo is L.A.-based), and a warm instrumental jam from Roman Ruins, who moonlights as Beach House's touring drummer.
In other Meanest Man Contest news, they've got a track on a new compilation released by the Briefcase Rockers label. It also includes tracks from Lazer Sword, Small Is Beautiful (Jamie from Islands), Debruit, and a host of other amazing acts. Hear the track here:
And, last but not least, CASH Music is currently doing a fundraiser with the help of some amazing artists: MGMT, Sunset Rubdown, Deerfoof, and many others. For a raffle entry of $20, the winner will receive a customized diss rap!
Why tell someone off when you can have Meanest Man Contest do it for you. Talk to them, give them some ideas, and MMC will supply you with a fresh made diss rap. No exes, bosses, or children under three.
An awesome prize for an awesome cause, if I do say so myself. CASH Music is a nonprofit organization building open tools and services to benefit artists and music organizations. It’s our belief that the need for technology should never get in the way of promotion, distribution, or support of great music.
