HELP SO MANY WIZARDS MAKE IT HAPPEN
January 26, 2012

LA based band and long time friends, So Many Wizards, are close to finishing their first full length record along with an opportunity to tour the UK! Show your support and help make both a reality!

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A Letter from So Many Wizards

Dear Friends,

It’s really all because of you that we’ve been able to come so far since starting this project.  At first, So Many Wizards was just Nima sitting in his bedroom playing songs to his dog. Now we’re a full band and have recently been asked to play a string of shows in the UK! Simultaneously, we’re almost finished recording our first-ever full length record for release via Jaxart. But we need your help to make it to the next step. Traveling to the UK is expensive, and we also need to pay for a few things to complete the album. Each one of us lives for music and we’re just so grateful for the chance to be able to turn these opportunities into reality. Thank you all in advance for believing in us and becoming part of our family.

The Impact

By contributing, you would be directly responsible for helping us make our record sound sound the best it can. We’ll use the funds to properly mix and master our record and to bring our music to the UK.  Touring the UK and sharing our sound with new people is essential to the band’s growth.

What We Need & What You Get

We need 5,000 dollars. A portion of your donations will go towards mixing and mastering our record so that it sounds the best it possibly can.  Doing this properly won’t be cheap, but we definitely don’t want our record to be sub-par because of lack of funds. The other portion will go to costs to travel to the UK. Plane tickets, getting work visas, paying for transportation from city to city… it all adds up. We have put in all we  could from our own pockets and now we need your help.

We really appreciate your support, and we have tons of awesome stuff with each level of donation, from handcrafted EPs that have been “sold out” for a while to new limited edition t-shirts, cassette decks, unreleased recordings and of course our upcoming LP. Check out all of the cool stuff that you can get in return for your donations.

Other Ways You Can Help

It would be so awesome to spread the word about this campaign. This will be our first – and only – Indie Go Go campaign, so your help means everything. There are a bunch of tools and links on here to share with your friends. It would mean the world to us.

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Pitchfork TV Premieres New Dreamers of the Ghetto Video
January 9, 2012

Pitchfork TV premiered Dreamers of the Ghetto’s latest video by for their new single, “Connection.” The band’s debut record, Enemy/Lover arrived via Temporary Residence Ltd and has been critically acclaimed by those on the forefront of indie music such as Pitchfork, NPR and KCRW. The video captures the endearing connection between bandmates (also husband and wife) Luke and Lauren Jones.  Look for mid-west tour dates soon.

http://www.vimeo.com/34784932

Prefix Mag Premieres Low Roar’s Debut Video
December 1, 2011

Via Prefix Mag…

Ryan Karazija, formerly of West Coast indie rock band Audrye Sessions, uprooted himself from his longtime home of San Francisco, Calif. and decided to start over elsewhere. His new residence? Reykjavík, Iceland. It might seem like a strange place to suddenly move to, but he stumbled upon a newfound inspiration in the bitter cold.

And it was in the Icelandic capital city where he recorded his eponymous full-length debut as Low Roar. He weaves rich, lush textures across Low Roar, especially on its latest single, “Give Up.” Driven by Karazija’s tender-but-direct vocals, light acoustic guitars, and emotive pianos, the track carries an equally contemplative and cinematic vibe. Both feelings are portrayed in the superb visuals for “Give Up” that follow the daily life of a reclusive, aging man. It’s a gorgeous, movie-like look at just what Karazija might be referring to in his lyrics. Watch the video after the jump.

DREAMERS OF THE GHETTO TO PLAY NEW YORK SHOWS NEXT WEEK
November 29, 2011

A sound drawing comparison to stadium acts like Arcade Fire, U2 and Springsteen laden with ominous gothic austerity, Indiana’s intensely real and perhaps most eccentric group,Dreamers of the Ghetto, will play New York December dates. Dreamers of the Ghetto released their debut albumEnemy/Lover in October on Temporary Residence Ltd. A mature and fully-formed album, Enemy/Lover is a romantic, driving, dramatic vision of the past as the future. Peep their live video of “Tether” for a taste of the action.

Next Live Dates:
12/07 – Brooklyn, NY – Shea Stadium
12/08 – New York City, NY – Mercury Lounge

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“Enemy/Lover is not just indie rock-club big. It’s mainstage big. Listening to Enemy/Lover, it takes no stretch of the imagination to see the band’s long name inching its way toward the top of all sorts of bills in the months ahead.” - Pitchfork

“…all the more refreshing to hear a band like DotG put out an album that sounds so nakedly ambitious and unabashedly big. This is a band with enormous potential to please both conventional and fringe musical palates.” - KCRW, Playing on Prefix

“Enemy/Lover plays like a crash course in the last decade of crossover indie and the ’80s anthems that paved its way.” – The Onion AV

“…this band is destined to breakout” – I Guess I’m Floating

“Combining the sweet sounds of ’80s rock, especially that of soundtracks and scores, with hunks of uber romantic dream-rock, the end result is a little bit rock and roll and a little bit synth-y groove-fest.” – Consequence of Sound

“Debut Album From Dreamers of the Ghetto Soars Above The Rest” – CBS Radio’s Street Date

The A.V. Club’s Record Store Day Black Friday buyers’ guide
November 23, 2011


Excerpts from A.V. Club article written by John Semely

When Record Store Day launched in 2008 as a way to celebrate both music and independent retail, it almost seemed melancholy: a last-ditch attempt to rally around record stores when it looked like they were on their last legs. Now the annual event is huge, extending well beyond indie artists, labels, and retailers, and bringing everyone from Warner Music to Eric Clapton into the fold, substantially complicating its relationship with its initial indie cred. It’s proved so popular that RSD organizers have launched a spin-off event. This Black Friday, Nov. 25, Record Store Day organizers will be discharging a handful of specially pressed vinyl releases, for those of you who don’t spend the Friday after Thanksgiving circling the Target parking lot in your Dodge Stratus like an old crow at 4 a.m. or stepping on your neighbor’s throat to save 10 percent on a grey sweatshirt at Aéropostale like the rest of Middle America.

Here’s our arbitrarily categorized guide to what’s available on Black Friday at your local retailer. Though, considering that the number of units a given store gets (or if they get certain releases at all) is entirely randomized, we might as well be totally indiscriminate about it, right? Right. So here are some releases that might be up your alley if…

…Your third wife got all the Beatles records in the divorce.

The Beatles: The Singles Box Set (Apple) 7-inch vinyl box set, 10,000 copies (U.S.); 5700 (International)

John Lennon: Imagine—40th Anniversary Box Set (Apple/Capitol) 12-inch vinyl, 5000 copies (U.S.); 1700 copies (International)

…You wear socks and sandals to work on casual Fridays. In January.

The Grateful Dead: Live Europe ’72, Vol. 2 (Rhino) 4 LP vinyl, 3000 copies (U.S.); 2850 (International)

Warren Haynes: Rivers Gonna Rise (Concord) 12-inch vinyl, 1800 copies (U.S.)

Janis Joplin: The Classic LP Collection (Legacy) 4 LP vinyl box set, 2000 copies (U.S.); 1200 copies (International)

Janis Joplin: Move Over! (Legacy) 7-inch vinyl box set, 2000 copies (U.S.); 1200 copies (International)

Phish: Party Time (Jemp) double 12-inch vinyl

Phish: The White Tape (Jemp) vinyl

…You just found out that Ronnie James Dio passed away over a year ago and feel really guilty and want to pad out your Dio library.

Rainbow: Long Live Rock N Roll (Niji Entertainment) 12-inch vinyl picture disc, 2500 copies (U.S.)

…Yeah, you’re pretty sure you like soul music.

Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings: Soul Time! (Daptone Records) 12-inch vinyl, 5000 copies (U.S.)

Sharon Jones And The Dap-King: Soul Time! (Daptone Reocrds) CD, 20,000 copies (U.S.)

Various Artists: Wheedle’s Groove: Seattle’s Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-79 (Light in the Attic) 7-inch box set, 2000 copies (U.S.)

Miles Davis: Miles Davis Quartet (Prestige) 10-inch vinyl, 1800 copies (U.S.); 1200 copies (International)

And because we couldn’t make jokes about all of the releases and stuff like this changes all the time, make sure to stay tuned to the Record Store Day website for the most up-to-the-date information.

SEZIO FOUR DAY WEEKEND
November 9, 2011

The days may be getting shorter, but this weekend, San Diego, CA is guaranteed a long one. The Four Day Weekend music festival presented by Sezio will be hosted at the beautiful and vintage Sunset Temple, located in the heart of San Diego’s creative hub, North Park. The event will feature up and coming artists from all over the country paired with San Diego and Los Angeles favorites. Doors open promptly at 9pm for the all ages event, with nightly tickets available for $10 pre-sale or $30 for a 4 day pass.

Coming off of the release of their sophomore album, Garden of Arms, Peter Wolf Crier’s supremely charismatic lyrics and fuzzy distortions take purpose through the harmonies of indie rock duo, Peter Pisano and Brian Moen. The men from Minneapolis, Minnesota take to the stage Thursday, November 10th, as they kick off the weekend with fellow crooners, Chairs Missing, project of Paul Remund, formerly of Tape Deck Mountain, and San Francisco’s Birds & Batterires.

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The young and ambitious San Diego trio, Dirty Gold, is set to headline the second night alongside artists, Rafter and the newest buzz-band you will soon love, Oregon Bike Trails. The tendered aged high school crew that is Dirty Gold have spent the last few months preparing their experimental, surf-pop debut EP, Roar,  which is set to release on Autumn Tone Records, Aquarium Drunkard’s label venture, April 12 of 2012.

Dirty Gold – California Sunrise by isaidahip

Saturday brings to light the genius behind Los Angeles based performers, Lord Huron. The use of a polyrhythmic, folk pop vibe is enhanced by front man Ben Schneiders effortless vocals, Lord Huron have made waves throughout the indie community  delivering music that could easily be the concluding soundtrack to any cheerful tale. Also taking to the stage alongside Lord Huron are Los Angeles and INDIGENOUS’ own So Many Wizards, who will fill your ears with dream pop that will linger for days. So Many Wizards are joined by and San Diego brothers, Writer. We expect 2012 to be a big year in respect to label deals for both bands.

Lord Huron – Mighty EP – “The Stranger” by foundations

So Many Wizards Nico by INDIGENOUSPromotions

Hailing from the streets of Brooklyn, New York and coveting on stage residency of the last night of the Four Day Weekend music fest is Real Estate. After releasing their sophomore album, Days, on October 18 of this year with Domino, the band has been touring the US and leaving us in a daze from their psychedelic output. Look for this record to make our end of year top 10. If you don’t have it, buy it now. Accompanying Real Estate that evening are Little Deadman and Big Troubles.

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Four Day Weekend All Access Pass ($30)

Thursday, November 10th: Pre-sale Tickets ($10)

9PM - Chairs Missing
10PM - Birds & Batteries
11PM - Peter Wolf Crier

Friday, November 11th: Pre-sale Tickets ($10)

9PM - Rafter
10PM - Oregon Bike Trails
11PM - Dirty Gold

Saturday, November 12th: Pre-sale Tickets ($10)

9PM - So Many Wizards
10PM - Writer
11PM - Lord Huron

Sunday, November 13th: Pre-sale Tickets ($10)

9PM - Little Deadman
10PM - Big Troubles
11PM - Real Estate

LOW ROAR’S DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW, STREAMING AT SPINNER.COM! PLUS, CALIFORNIA TOUR DATES
November 2, 2011

Aligning with the introversion of fall, Low Roar’s debut album out today on grammy-winning producer Andrew Scheps’ new label, Tonequake Records.

Low Roar is a response to the unknown; a vivid portrait of those life-altering moments stained with equal parts hope and melancholy. Project of Ryan Karazija, formerly of Audrye Sessions (Black Seal), Low Roar is the incarnation of change, atmosphere and loneliness after a move from San Francisco, California to Reykjavík, Iceland. His self-titled emotive, twelve song debut chronicles the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land and is an honest depiction of the struggles to acclimate, find work, and support his family in the Icelandic winter. The album’s opening lyrics ‘I won’t wake a wealthy man someday, cause the sun don’t follow me’ begin to tell Low Roar’s story.

The album takes the listener on Karazija’s unsettled journey conveying emotion with yearning choruses and haunting strings in simple, yet stark, classical arrangements, alongside optimistic melodies and folk-styled songs. Stream the Low Roar in it’s entirety at Spinner.com.

Adding players Júlíus Óttar Björgvinsson and Katie Buckley to the live show, Low Roar slowly reveals a beautiful and powerful set consisting of loops and layers of instrumentation including guitar, harp, pump organ, percussion and keys – at times, a combination capable of evoking tears. In support of the release, Low Roar will tour his home state of California

California Tour Dates:

Tuesday, November 1 San Francisco, CA @ Viracocha
Wednesday, November 2 San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
Thursday, November 3 Oakland, CA @ The Uptown Nightclub
Sunday, November 6 San Louis Obispo, CA @ Frog and Peach
Monday, November 7 Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
Tuesday, November 8 San Diego @ Tin Can Ale House
Wednesday, November 9 Los Angeles @ THE MINT
Thursday, November 10 Los Angeles @ LOT 1

Buy on itunes or at Tonequake’s website

The Windish Agency collabs with Seagate for CMJ. Download the Mixtape
October 25, 2011

In case you missed the annual CMJ Music Marathon (madness) this past week in NYC – or even if you were around but came up empty handed, here’s a little something for you featuring some of the buzziest and best bands of CMJ including Purity Ring, Exit Music, Cuckoo Chaos, Sea of Bees and more.  To celebrate creativity and support emerging artists, Seagate and The Windish Agency bring you a special compilation of Windish CMJ ’11 artists.  Download, enjoy, share and be inspired.

As the music industry continues to evolve and change, The Windish Agency is dedicated to finding new and inventive ways to bring live performance to music fans everywhere. Seagate is the hard drive and storage provider of choice for artists, musicians and filmmakers. Learn more about Seagate’s Creative Professions Program, which they will be growing exponentially over the next few months.

This collaboration is the result of Seagate and The Windish Agency having mutual goals to enable creativity, inspire a new generation of artists, and help develop new platforms for distribution, enjoyment and discovery.  As you know, we here at INDIGENOUS are all about supporting indie artists and non-traditional ways of advocating creativity…so right. on!

Windish Seagate CMJ Mixtape by INDIGENOUSPromotions

INDIGENOUS Presents Lost Angeles w/Tropical Popsicle, RACES, Fidlar, Guards, Bleached, Weekend & Audacity
October 10, 2011

If you didn’t know by know we’ve relocated to Brooklyn, but we haven’t forgotten about our SoCal roots, so we’ve partnered with our LA loves, Origami Vinyl, The Echo/Spaceland and Dirty Laundry TV to present the Lost Angeles CMJ Party at Cake Shop on Wednesday, October 19th.

Fresh off their opening stint for The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and the release of their Beach With No Footprints 7“  and The Age of Attraction EP, both on Volar Records, Tropical Popsicle produce a psychedelic haze that evokes the Velvet Underground met with the sun drenched melodies of 60’s garage and surf rock.

Tropical Popsicle – The Beach With No Footprints by INDIGENOUSPromotions

RACES have come a long way since their days in the small back room at Lot 1, when they went by Black Jesus. Now this six piece is signed to French Kiss, with their self produced full length set to drop in early 2012 and we adore their large soaring pop styled jams ala Arcade Fire.

RACES – Big Broom by jaxart

Fidlar have already been anointed one of the Best New Bands in Los Angeles by our friends over at Rollo & Grady and their DIYDUI 7″ (White Iris) showcases their patented blistering surf garage jams like “Max Can’t Surf.”

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The brainchild of Richie James Follin (Willowz), Guards spent the better part of 2011 touring with heavyweights like Cults and headlined the Daytrotter Barnstormer IV Tour and dropped their Resolution of One EP (Kitsune Records), featuring the undeniably infectious title track and “Hear Your Call.”

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Art Fag lovelies, Bleached combine the catchiness of the Ramones and Misfits with the art punk aesthetic of their former band Mika Miko for a pitch perfect dose of LA garage grunge like “Think of You.”

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Weekend draw comparisons to Jesus & Mary Chain and No Age for their post punk meets sludgey shoegaze lo-fi sound and their Pitchfork certified, Red EP just dropped via Slumberland last month and is downright dreamy.

Weekend – Hazel by Slumberland Records

The Fullerton based quartet of The Audacity are fresh off their West Coast tour with, Ty Segall and these Burger Record favorites are bringing their Soft Pack endorsed grimy garage punk for the night.

FREE for CMJ Badge holders – $10 for everyone else. RSVP here.

Stream Dreamers of the Ghetto’s Debut Album at Spinner.com
October 4, 2011

Stream Dreamers of the Ghetto’s debut album Enemy/Lover at Spinner.com’s Listening Party. If you like what you hear, head on over to TRL’s website to buy Enemy/Lover TODAY.