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.

TROPICAL POPSICLE IN URBAN OUTFITTERS MUSIC MONDAYS
October 3, 2011

If you aren’t hip to San Diego’s Tropical Popsicle yet, get to it! You can head on over to Urban Outfitters blog to grab their catchy gem “The Age of Attraction” and look out for these guys at CMJ.  Word. Word. Word.

Consequence of Sound Premiere New Song by Dreamers of the Ghetto
September 29, 2011

Via Consequence of Sound…

Dreamers of the Ghetto eptiomizes a lot of what makes the Midwest so distinct. For one, the four-piece is something of a family affair, comprised of brothers Luke and Jonathan Jones, Luke’s wife Lauren, and mutal friend Marty Sprowles. If that weren’t down-home enough, the band also hails from Bloomington, IN, the home to folk rock hero John Mellencamp and indie rock labels Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. But unlike their neighbors, DotG’s take on rock offers up a decidedly different lean, one the whole world, including the good folks of B-Town, will hear when their debut album Enemy/Lover drops early next month.

Despite their rural upbringing, the group’s music is a combination of far more ethereal musical components. 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. The record’s second single, “State of a Dream”, defines the unit’s unique sound. Building up to what can only be described as Neil Young joining The xx, “State of a Dream” is as hazy as it is haggard. Check it out below.

Dreamers of the Ghetto – “State of a Dream”

To read more, head on over to CoS for full post.

Adult Swim Offers Fans Free Electronica Album
September 27, 2011

Adult Swim, the top-rated television network and burgeoning provider of independent music, released today its newest album of electronic music, [unclassified]. Presented by Scion A/V, the album is now available as a free download and features 18 rare or never-before-released tracks from a range of electronica and dubstep-influenced artists. Fans can log on to www.adultswim.com/unclassified to download the free album featuring songs from Actress, Kode 9, Zomby, Burial, Cooly G, Ikonika, Dauwd, Boxcutter, Geiom, Pinch, Ginz, XXXY, Dusk & Blackdown feat. Geenius, Starkey, Babe Rainbow, Untold, SBTRKTand Lukid.

“Obviously, Adult swim loves good music. Even more than that, we love giving it away for free,” said Jason Demarco, creative director of sales promotions for Adult Swim. “Promotions like [unclassified] provide us with the opportunity to give something back to our fans, and give wider exposure to some of these amazing artists. [unclassified] features some of our favorite dubstep and electronic artists, and we hope fans like it. What do they have to lose? Did I mention it’s FREE??”

The full track list from the [unclassified] album is:

  1. “World On Mute” – Ikonika
  2. “Kerpow” – XXXY
  3. “Peaky” – Untold
  4. “Pure Bristle” – Geiom
  5. “Chrome” – Ginz
  6. “Running from the Demons” – Lukid
  7. “Knife & Gun” – Geeneus feat. Riko, Wiley and Breeze (Dusk & Blackdown 2step mix feat. Farrah)
  8. “Golddigger” – SBTRKT
  9. “Eris” – Starkey
  10. “Murder Plaza” – Actress
  11. “Hexagons” – Zomby
  12. “Ikopol” – Dauwd
  13. “Waiting For The Lights” – Boxcutter
  14. “Give You Time” – Babe Rainbow feat. Ashley Webber
  15. “Street Halo” – Burial
  16. “Just Inside” – Kode9
  17. “Blow Out the Candle” – Pinch
  18. “R U Listening” – Cooly G

In addition to these 18 free tracks, fans can check out behind-the-scenes interviews with two of the album’s featured artists, Actress and Pinch. The songs will available for download until October 23, so go forth and download.

HAZY PYSCH POP BY TROPICAL POPSICLE BRINGS THE DOLEFUL FEEL OF THE END OF SUMMER WITH DEBUT 7-INCH AND NEW EP
September 22, 2011

Somewhere in the shadows beneath a consummate sun-drenched pace of life lies hidden occult fantasies that keep you up at night, wherein Tropical Popsicle beckons you into their veiled world. Take the jangly melodies of 60′s garage jams and surf rock inspired by Southern California beaches and cast a psychedelic gloom across the whole coastline; Tropical Popsicle brings the doleful feel of the end of summer, over and over again.

After years playing in straight forward pop bands like the Stereotypes and Lights On, Tim Hines has ventured into his latest solo project, Trop Pop. While still grounded in smart, pop sensibility, Hines’ new sound is layered with complexity and cryptic vagueness.

The droning organs, stark drums, and ominous vocals of Tropical Popsicle’s first two tracks to surface on The Beach With No Footprints 7″ demonstrate a significant departure from Hines’ pop past into something far more mysterious. These recordings are set to release on October 4th via Volar Records, the San Diego label who’s roster includes The Fresh & Onlys, Davila 666, Audacity, Cold Pumas, and Ale Mainia. Pre-order The Beach With No Footprints 7” at Volar’s website.

Hines has now developed Trop Pop from a solo project to a full band with the edition of three members, Kyle Whatley (guitar, organ, backing vox), Chase Elliott (bass and synths), and Ryan Hand (drums & rattles). Together, they’ve taken what Hines began on the 7″ to new realms with The Age of Attraction EP, exemplified by the title track “The Age of Attraction,” a beautiful, hazy gem, tinged with melancholy and infused with timeless hooks that linger for days.

Their live set oozes ambiance. Trop Pop have opened for peers King Tuff, White Fence, Crystal Antlers, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Iceage and Times New Viking. Garnering critical acclaim from tastemaking blogs combined with a continuum of emerging tracks online only add to the intrigue surrounding Trop Pop, coaxing fans to return for more.

Tropical Popsicle – The Age of Attraction by INDIGENOUSPromotions

Quebec in Hollywood Presents: Patrick Watson, The Besnard Lakes, Malajube and The Barr Brothers September 21st at the El Rey Theater
September 15, 2011

M for Montreal and Goldenvoice team up to present Quebec in Hollywood with performances by Canada’s indie rock exports Patrick Watson, The Besnard Lakes, Malajube and The Barr Brothers at the El Rey on Wednesday, September 21st.

Québec takes over Los Angeles this September with “Québec in Hollywood” – a three-week celebration of Québec creativity and excellence (September 9-25, 2011) to promote the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s new resident show, IRIS, at the Kodak Theater.

Slated celebratory events in Hollywood include performances by top bands and comedy acts on renowned stages, a Québec film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, a Montréal fashion show at Hollywood & Highland Center, restaurant tastings crafted by top Québécois chefs, a green transportation design symposium, gallery exhibitions and more. Visit Québec in Hollywood’s website for details.

This night will feature headliner Patrick Watson. With the critically acclaimed Close to Paradise and Wooden Arms under his belt, Watson’s brand of experimental, cabaret meets classical indie pop has garnered numerous accolades.

On the heels of the You Lived in the City EP release (Jagjaguwar/Outside Music), The Besnard Lakes bring their ethereal psych pop to the El Rey, along with tour mates, French retro-futuristic rockers, Malajube, who just dropped La Caverne (MB3 Records). Indie folksters, and Paste favorites, The Barr Brothers, round out the bill, touring in support of their soon to be released self-titled debut LP on Secret City Records.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 here.

Video Spotlight: Dreamers of the Ghetto – Tether
September 8, 2011

After the recent announcement of Dreamers of the Ghetto’s debut album Enemy/Lover on Temporary Residence Ltd (October 4), the band unveils the next installment of self-produced videos, this time featuring the album’s first single, “Tether.” The video infuses the cinematic eeriness of Blade Runner with the enigmatic austerity of a silent art film. Enemy/Lover is now available for pre-order at Temporary Residence Ltd’s website and the first two hundred vinyl orders will receive ultra sexy limited edition transparent red with black haze colored vinyl. 

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INDIGENOUS Presents The FINAL Rumble San Diego + SD Music Thing w/Crystal Antlers, White Fence, Tropical Popsicle, Davila 666, Cheap Time & So Many Wizards
August 24, 2011

After two amazing years, The Rumble San Diego is coming to an end and we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate the event, then with our San Diego Music Thing showcase on Saturday September 10th. We’ve gathered a bill of some our favorite bands and partnered with Bar Pink for an epic night.

Crystal Antlers will be making the trek from Los Angeles before they head to the UK. This Long Beach quintet dropped Two Way Mirror (Recreation LTD) earlier this summer and it’s full of enough psychy garage goodness, that it’s been on repeat around our offices.

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Tim Presley’s (Darker My Love/ The Strange Boys) solo project, White Fence has bred some of our favorite Velvet Underground inspired albums of the year, with Is Growing Faith. Pure retro Woodist perfection and the undeniable jangle of “Get That Heart” is downright swoon worthy.

“Get That Heart” by White Fence by forcefieldpr

Steeped in Warhol induced psychedelia, Tropical Popsicle melds hazy 60s styled psych pop with tinges of 80s new wave on dreamy numbers like “The Age of Attraction.” The side project of SD local Tim Hines (The Stereotypes, Lights On), released their Beach With No Footprints 7″ (Volar Records) in June and are set to play CMJ in October.

Tropical Popsicle – The Age of Attraction by Sound Injections

Vice darlings by way of Puerto Rico, Davila 666 are gracing our show with fellow In The Red labelmates, Cheap Time before they embark on a Fall tour together. After a series of successful releases dating back to 2006, including the Pitchfork certified, Tan Bajo, full of fuzzed out Spanish garage rock tunes.

Hailing from Memphis, Cheap Time spent most of last year opening for the likes of Yo La Tengo and recording the aptly titled Fantastic Explanations (and Similar Situations), for a Jay Retard influenced garage pop worthy offering.

Our own and Aquarium Drunkard favorites, So Many Wizards are venturing down from LA for the night, bringing their buoyant dreamy bedroom pop to SD. This trio make a blissful whimsical gems like Inner City and Best Friends off their newest 7″ (Seven Inch Project).

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Our resident DJ, Cory Casey will be spinning all night. SDMT wristbands will be honored. 21+ RSVP here.

Our deepest gratitude goes out to all of those partners, friends, and people who made The Rumble San Diego a reality over these last two years. Please show our partners, past and present some love and thanks for their contribution.  Much love to  Future Sounds, Bar Pink, SD Dialed In, Friends With Both Arms, Trumer Pils, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Eventbrite, M Theory, Veoba, Owl & Bear, Bedouin Vintage Collective and Sezio.

DREAMERS OF THE GHETTO SIGN TO TEMPORARY RESIDENCE LIMITED
August 24, 2011

Debut Album Enemy/Lover Coming October 4, 2011

Dreamers of the Ghetto are a family band from Bloomington, IN, consisting of brothers Luke and Jonathan Jones, Luke’s wife, Lauren, and Marty Sprowles. After teasing blogs with enigmatic, homemade video clips for the past year, Indiana’s most promising and perhaps most eccentric group are set to finally unleash their debut Enemy/Lover album on October 4 via Temporary Residence Ltd. Grab the first single, “Tether”

Dreamers of the Ghetto – Tether by INDIGENOUSPromotions

Dreamers of the Ghetto marries the sentiment of classic 80s film soundtracks to minimalist, romantic dream-rock, creating a unique environment that becomes almost instantly addicting.  The triumphant, reach-for-the-stars attitude of veterans like U2 and Depeche Mode is paired with the gospel splendor of Spiritualized and ominous austerity of The xx, all carried by what Shaking Through calls “the most amazing singer we’ve seen since Sharon Van Etten.” DOTG have mined a sound that is both timeless and nostalgic, and they’ve done so with an earnest fearlessness and refreshing lack of irony.  They are true, pure, and unbelievably powerful.

Only playing a handful of live shows outside of Bloomington to date, Dreamers of the Ghetto were handpicked to play as main support to The Flaming Lips and Superchunk at Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival on September 10. After listening to Enemy/Lover Grayson Currin of Pitchfork and Hopscotch Music Festival says, “it sounds like the start of something major.”

Next Live Dates:

9.2.11 Bloomington, IN – The Bishop

9.10.11 Raleigh, NC – Hopscotch Music Festival w/ The Flaming Lips and Superchunk