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| 04.18.13 | Zine Winter 2013 | |
Zine Winter was a collective project for friends to pool their amazing powers of creativity in defiance of winter's inherent 'slowing' properties. It was also an excuse for us to orchestrate a gigantic variety show at the fantastic and legendary Philadelphia art institution, Space 1026. It was also SO MUCH FUN but SO MUCH WORK that we will assuredly be doing it again... several years from now. The performances have ended but the zines are eternal. Or at least their spirits are? No, even those must die. But for the next 10-80 years, depending on your habits of eating and exercise (and risk-taking, I suppose), you can harness some of these spirits as they were intended to be harnessed: as unassuming packets of stapled paper. What I mean to say is: ZINES FOR SALE!Our competitive pricing scheme encourages exploration of these 16 diverse avenues of study without punishing the unadventurous. No punishment! Purchase zines in various increments here! all sixteen zines: $35.00
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| 03.29.13 | Saturday, April 13th: Zine Winter Release at Space 1026 | |
Winter blues is perhaps the worst of the blues genres and by winter blues we of course mean melancholy which, as we now know, is not a form of blues at all but a black or, more precisely, an imbalance (abundance) of black bile in the long disproven humoral theory. To balance the bile in ourselves and others, we asked a bunch of really fantastic folks to create a zine 1) of any variety, 2) this winter, 3) please. In return, we promised to print and assemble AKA publish the finished products. We're a lot of things but we aren't liars when it comes to promises about zines this year. Join us on April 13th at Philadelphia's Space 1026 for a night of performances as diverse as these sixteen amazing zines! Zines for sale by Malwina Andruczyk, Sofia Bell (of Little Teeth), Bryan Day, Lindsey Dickson, Courtney Fellion & Joe Yonker, Kate Ferencz & Ben Furgal, Mike Gerkovitch & Emily Royer, Taryn Jones, Yianni Kourmadas (of Hermit Thrushes), Josh Mackie (of Your Children is Beautiful), Summer Myers, Eva Grace Restad, Dawn Riddle, Justin Samson, Southwork, and Stefie Wein Sinister puppetry and probable wicked sounds by the always horrifying Evil Sword Extremely comedic stand-up comedy presented exclusively for entertainment but also only for enjoyment by Mike Gerkovich and Malwina Andruczyk BYOHorn music provided by anyone who brings a brass instrument (SERIOUS) and Tony Trov Visual education through the only proven teaching software ever invented viz., Powerpoint by Dawn Riddle Physical thought crime or amazing unexpected... stuff by the wild and wonderful Josh Mackie Readings from some of the zines and/or potential interviews via Skype via internets via satellite and: SO MUCH MORE! Oh, dear, please just come so you're not mad at yourself later!
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| 03.05.13 | Scott Churchman Ignore That Noise Cassette Release | |
As a storm moves in or a shadow creeps up, Scott Churchman's new album, Ignore That Noise, is now upon us! We are both joyous and solemn, for we've yearned to haunt others with these uncanny snapshots of horrors and hexes, real and imagined. The music is, as ever, spare and beautiful, unique as it is unnerving. It's bound to rest in the waking and dreaming mind alike. Listen to "Anna" by Scott Churchman from Ignore That Noise (right click to download) $6.00
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| 02.27.13 | Free Pentagram Rides Zine Release | |
It is with words, appropriately, that we introduce our first ever literary release, Free Pentagram Rides by Harmon Butcher. Butcher's words dance like fire and his images also dance in that way. Find out for yourself what everyone is talking about! That's not to say that people are talking about this book, it was merely an encouraging suggestion to remain informed. For the visually inclined, Free Pentagram Rides is also also a treasure trove of exclusive drawings by the ever-fascinating Kate Ferencz. This instant classic will be available for a limited time only so act quickly and verify its merit with your hard-earned dollar! softcover / 5.5" x 8.5" / 40 pages / color of cover may vary / $4.00
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| 02.19.13 | Hermit Thrushes Northeast Tour | |
Utilizing the ages old tactic of surprise, Hermit Thrushes are TODAY embarking on a mini-tour that will take them north into New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This tour seems to have materialized without warning so expect the shows to be bursting with life and very, very, very...fun? Get impulsive! If you need the address for any of these venues, email info@sgmgrecords.com. 02.19.13 Brooklyn, NY - Ho_use (28 Lawton St. #1) w/ Turbosleaze, Suspensers, Malwina Andruczyk
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| 02.08.13 | First Single From Ignore That Noise By Scott Churchman | |
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The void left in the wake of Scott Churchman's last album (2010's self-titled album, SGMG07) is considerable. After a long wait, his new album, Ignore That Noise, is slated for release on cassette tape and digital download March 5th, 2013. It's reliably dark and careful while still stretching itself into jarring new forms, as one may expect from such a cloudy wonder of a man. "Above The Sky," the first single from Ignore That Noise, is as deliberate and unnerving as it is evocative. But evocative of what? The unknown? Fear in general? We do not know. The emotion is there but a fog prevails. Sounds roll steadily along like hooves over cobblestone and curtains, waves of deep mystery bloom and recede. Listen to "Above the Sky" by Scott Churchman from Ignore That Noise (right click to download)
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| 01.22.13 | Ghost Light Upcoming Shows | |
It is our pleasure to inform you that Ghost Light will soon be uniting with Brooklyn's Soft Spot for a mini-tour that promises to wow and entertain all in attendance! Shortly following their return to our fair city, Ghost Light will play a Valentine's Day show at Johnny Brenda's with fellow locals Bleeding Rainbow (formerly Reading Rainbow) and Pet Milk. We cannot in good conscience keep these shows a secret, as we for some reason have a vested interest in people enjoying their own lives. Make your plans today! 02.01.13 Brooklyn, NY - Big Snow w/ Zula, Lunchbox*
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| 11.27.12 | The Ocean Floor Falling Star Castle Album Release | |
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Yes! It's time, at last! The Ocean Floor's most delightful new album, Falling Star Castle, is now freely available (for a small price) to the entire world (provided they have either computing device or cassette deck). Pre-orders have already shipped out, you lucky ducks. There are many ways to celebrate this wonderful news. You could listen to "Big Screen TV," the first track from this work of unfathomable nuance and catchiness. You could watch the charming origami puppetry music video for "My Shelf." If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you may wish to attend the album release show this Sunday, December 2nd, at Velo Cult bike shop in Portland, Oregon and celebrate with the band in person. The pinnacle act of celebration, in our opinion, would be to order a copy of the album on cassette tape (which includes a digital download) and, once that is done, a dollar of your well-invested money will be swiftly donated to 350.org, an organization hell-bent on slowing down this atrocious trend of human-powered climate change. Let the celebrations begin! $7.00
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| 10.29.12 | Evil Sword Cassette EP Release | |
As the season for spooking is upon us, and everyone has grown more accustomed to seeing ghouls and ghosts in the streets, it seems like the appropriate time to announce the release of the new Evil Sword EP! On this debut release, veteran Single Girl Married Girl artist Kate Ferencz is joined by a cast of supernatural associates on four delightfully bone-chilling tracks that you will be howling along with for years to come. But this is no mere holiday treat (or trick), for Evil Sword works hard year-round building their army of hypnotized followers and devoted fiends. We are frightened and appalled to welcome the utterly terrifying Evil Sword into our family! Listen to "Fairies" by Evil Sword (right click to download) $4.00
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| 10.23.12 | The Ocean Floor Premiers Music Video for "My Shelf" | |
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The music video for "My Shelf" by The Ocean Floor explores a tiny paper wonderland that is as intricate and charming as the song itself. A product of one year of Thursdays spent folding, cutting, gluing and laughing; the video chronicles an ill-fated romance between two origami animals and echoes the themes of fantasy and longing that weave throughout the band's upcoming Single Girl Married Girl release, Falling Star Castle. The video was directed by Kurtis Hough, who has previously worked with the likes of Six Organs of Admittance, Colin Stetson, and Rachel Graves. Falling Star Castle is now available for pre-order on cassette + digital download, with one dollar per purchase donated to 350.org, a global movement dedicated to solving the climate crisis.
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| 10.04.12 | Ghost Light Tour | |
Ghost Light will be touring the Eastern United States this month. Along the way they may separate from their known world and selves, undergo a series of tests, receive the aid of a supernatural being or force, experience transcendent love, and confront the ultimate power in their lives. You too can take part in the journey by attending one or more of the shows listed below. 10.06.12 Brooklyn, NY - Big Snow w/ Porches, Evil Sword
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| 09.25.12 | First Single From The Ocean Floor's Falling Star Castle | |
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We are beyond excited to present "Big Screen TV," the first track from our upcoming release, Falling Star Castle by The Ocean Floor.
The Ocean Floor writes: "It is the beginning of a story about imagination's undertow, romantic daydreams slipping on like a mask, fairy tale expectations, and confrontations with perfection. Have you ever wanted to walk right in to someone's house, undress your life and try another on? This is a song about that feeling." The band will be debuting a new set featuring songs from Falling Star Castle on Tuesday, October 2nd at Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon.
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| 09.18.12 | Hermit Thrushes Upcoming Shows | |
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After a brief hiatus, Hermit Thrushes is playing a wild volley of shows this month featuring new songs, new instruments, and a new line up including Andrew Keller (Snow Caps) on viola, Daybe L. Byrne (Charmaine's Names) on baritone sax, Spencer Carrow (Glow Tips, Generifus) on keyboard and percussion, Dawn Riddle (Cat Vet, Youthless) on miniature drums, and Yianni Kourmadas singing and playing a modified baglama guitar. This weird and exciting incarnation will be going on a dainty mini tour this weekend and is opening for Zammuto (new project of the Books member Nick Zammuto) next Saturday at Johnny Brenda's. Catch them if you can!
09.21.12 Kalamazoo, MI - Already Dead Family Reunion at Louie's Trophy House Grill
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| 09.02.12 | Snow Caps Tours New York | |
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Snow Caps is preparing to embark on a mini tour that will take them to five destinations within the great state of New York! Don't miss the chance to hear Andrew's beautiful songs performed on guitar, bass, harp, clarinet, and ukelele. 09.06.12 Bronx, NY - Teh Olive Garden (241st + Bronx Blvd) w/ Bronze Float
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| 07.26.12 | No One and the Somebodies Numbers Album Release | |
The long-awaited third album from beloved Bronx-based brothers No One and the Somebodies has finally found its way to us and we couldn't be more happy about sharing it with you! For those who have followed the four amazing Yankou brothers for any period of their ten year history as a band, this is undoubtably a rapturous day. For others who have lived without NOATS thus far, don't you think it's time you found out what all of the ceaseless gossip is about? For others still who despise gossip, music journalism, and the nattering men and women about town, rest assured that there is more than enough amazing and strange and real music on this album to fulfill your deepest desires and curiosities. Listen to "(Humans) Being Human (Beings)" by No One and the Somebodies The limited edition Numbers record comes in a hand printed sleeve with a free digital download and is now available for sale in our store as well as directly from Brian, Steve, Kevin, and Bobby at any of the stops along their upcoming tour with Cave Cricket: |
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07.26.12 Brooklyn, NY - Big Snow Buffalo Lodge |
08.07.12 Portland, OR - Boom Bap |
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| 07.04.12 | Ember Schrag The Sewing Room CD Release | |
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Single Girl Married Girl and our sister label Edible Onion are excited to deliver to you Ember Schrag's newest album, The Sewing Room. After a multitude of EPs, compilation appearances and one full length album, Ember and her collaborators have forged an album of spare, carefully adorned, severe songs; at once desolate and personal. The lyrics quietly reflect an isolated youth in the western plains of Nebraska as the stories of the Old Testament are delicately reconstructed as a somber, secular biography. Happiness, pain, and virtue are eerily tied to ancient tales of sacrifice and belief. The Sewing Room CD is now available for pre-order and will be officially released on July 10th, 2012. For the collector of fine objects, Edible Onion has also prepared a limited run of 100 handmade art books to accompany the album, available on edibleonion.com. Ember Schrag will be playing a Philadelphia album release show at the Greenline Cafe (45th and Locust) on July 12th, 2012 with Single Girl Married Girl artists Snow Caps and Scott Churchman as well as Bad Heart Ball on tour from Columbus, Ohio. Listen to "La Maria" from The Sewing Room $10.00
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| 03.08.12 | Charmaine's Names Cassette & Zine Release | |
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We are honored and humbled this month to make public the release of a new cassette by the avant-lounge legends Charmaine's Names. With rare exception, Charmaine and his cadre of musical associates have eluded those who wish to record and endlessly listen back to their moments of brilliance. However, as if a gift from on high, we have been presented (and thus present to you) the first (or so) proper document of this alluring, sumptuous and unforgettable marvel of a band. Additionally, hyper-talented fine artist Bonnie Brenda Scott (who one may know from her involvement with Space 1026 or her seemingly innumerable exhibitions) has created an amazing, abstract companion zine to the tape. It's loaded with original drawings and scintillating photographs that couldn't even begin to disappoint. To ring in the new tape and zine, Charmaine's Names will be taking
their message on the road and ministering to the greater Northeast
along with Philadelphia's wild and wonderful Upholstery. Believe me
when I say that seeing is believing and flesh doesn't lie.
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| 02.04.12 | Dean Cercone / Skinless Boneless Split Cassette RElease | |
February is here, it's cold, we're hanging out inside and listening to tons of awesome music! All the way from scenic Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes this, our newest of split cassette tapes. Dean Cercone's songs sadly echo and flow throughout his side as a shadowy saxophone bellows in the distance. His live performance style (where he plays drums, guitar, sings and manipulates a PA) is beautifully captured here as are his paintings, featured in two different but equally desirable versions of the cover art. Skinless Boneless are a relative mystery to all. Their sound lives in some strange borderland where Arab on Radar, Nirvana and Captain Beefheart meet. Also it's kinda heavy. Also, it's kinda skuzzy. Also, it's really smart. Basically, that means you can listen to it forever and be happy. Both sides were recorded to 8-track tape by legendary Pittsburgh engineer, Brian Hecht! $4.00
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| 01.16.12 | Ghost Light Awful Feelings Release & Tour | |
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A new year is upon us and with it comes newness in all facets of life! It is with honor and pride that we announce the addition of a new artist to our ever-blossoming roster. Welcome, Ghost Light! Ghost Light's new EP, Awful Feelings, is a beguilingly catchy and beautiful account of letting go of the past. It was written and recorded by Barrett Lindgren, who has created the perfect atmosphere for his songs, recording them largely in his closet in West Philadelphia in the dead of winter. The cassette, which comes with a free digital download, will be officially released on Valentine's Day 2012 but is now available for pre-order and can be purchased from the band at their upcoming shows: 01.18.12 Brooklyn, NY - Big Snow w/ No One & the Somebodies, Schwervon! Listen to "Your Caves" from Awful Feelings (right click to download) $4.00
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