Making Out Like BanditsRecord Store Day

Wichita Recordings Celebrates 10 Years of Music With Releases

Jennifer Marston — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:52:59 +0000

Ten years ago, London’s Wichita Recordings rolled out its very first release, Bright Eyes’ Fevers and Mirrors. That now-famed opus that gave Conor Oberst his reputation (for better and worse, mind) is, appropriately, one of the albums that the label will re-release as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations, which include a handful of vinyl re-issues and some live performances.

In addition to Fevers and Mirrors, the “birthday releases” include The Cribs’ self-titled debut, Simian Mobile Disco’s Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, and Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm, which will come with a bonus 7″. All albums will be pressed up on high-quality vinyl and limited to 1000 copies. Pre-order now or snag copies at retailers participating in this year’s Record Store Day festivities.

It’s no anniversary without a few parties, and a few live shows are planned for May. Check the Wichita site for further updates.

05/14 Brighton, England – The Great Escape @ Life *
05/21 London, England – Venue TBA ^
05/26 Barcelona, Spain – Primavera @ The Apollo #

* w/ Peggy Sue, Sky Larkin, Gold Panda, Dam Mantle
^ w/ Sky Larkin, Frankie & the Heartstrings, Cold Pumas, Dam Mantle
# w/ Los Campesinos!, First Aid Kit, Peggy Sue

Record Store Day Inspires a New Book

Jennifer Marston — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:55:31 +0000

With less than a month until Record Store Day, news of releases, reissues, and more is starting to filter in. Equally exciting is a new, forthcoming book inspired by the annual event (Via Paste).

Sterling Publishing will release Record Store Days on April 6. The book examines some of the country’s best record stores and their significance, both culturally and in the face of the digital age. Numerous store owners were interviewed, along with musicians, fans, and industry figures, and over 150 photos will be included.

While we await the book’s release, keep up with Record Store Day news at its official site.

Stream a New Beach House Song

Jennifer Marston — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:31:06 +0000

April is just around the corner, which means good news and bad news. The bad news is that taxes are due. The good news is that we can all cheer ourselves up after forking over a check to the government by celebrating Record Store Day on April 17.

Beach House plans to take part in the annual observance of independent record retailers. Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally have prepped the Zebra EP, which will be sold exclusively through participating outlets on Record Store Day. The release features two new versions of tracks off the duo’s recently released Teen Dream.

Legrand and Scally performed the new version of “The Arrangement” at a SIRIUS XMU session recently. Stream audio from the performance below.