Showing posts with label Deep Elm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Deep Elm. Show all posts
Midweek News Round Up (13/7/11)
Today's 'Midweek Round Up' includes news from Will Haven, A Day To Remember, Tellison, Katie Malco, Kevin Devine, Relient K, Mastodon, Eyes Set To Kill, and more. 
ATP! Label Profile: Deep Elm Records
This year Deep Elm Records is celebrating its 16th anniversary and since its formation in 1995, the label has been home to the likes of The Appleseed Cast, Moving Mountains, Nada Surf, Latterman, and Benton Falls. Whilst its current roster includes names like Last Lungs, Moonlit Sailor, Athletics, Goonies Never Say Die and The Cast Before The Break.It's extensive back catalog is diverse with indie, emo post-rock and post-hardcore, being just some of the genres the label covers to this day. Whilst its 'Emo Diaries' and 'This Is Indie Rock' compilations have become influential with Jimmy Eat World, Further Seems Forever, The Movielife, and The Forecast being featured on previous releases.
Now in it's sixteenth year, Deep Elm continues to be 100% independent and consistently producing admirable releases. In addition the label has openly accepted the digital age as all it releases are now digital-only. Thus resulting Deep Elm being one of the most respected, and well-rounded DIY labels today.
Interview with Founder John Szuch
Year Founded: 1995
First Release: Nada Surf - 'Deeper Well / Pressure Free' 7-Inch
Latest Release: Moonlit Sailor - 'Colors In Stereo'
Album Review: Moonlit Sailor - Colors In Stereo
You know what? Sometimes, and lean in because I’m going to say this quietly, I like to listen to happy music. Not inane music, not banal music, just happy music, uplifting music and goddamnit, yes, I want music to be beautiful occasionally. It’s what drew me towards post-rock in the first place. And for every hauntingly beautiful track that Saxon Shore produce, or bittersweet slice of 8-minute schadenfreude that Explosions release, there is very little uncomplicated post-rock. Step up Moonlit Sailor and believe me when I say that this is a compliment – you are the closest thing to a pop band that your genre may ever produce. New Moonlit Sailor Album
Moonlit Sailor will release their new album, 'Colors In Stereo' through Deep Elm in June.Three tracks from the album will be featured in the forthcoming film, 'Floating: The Nathan Gocke Story'. The trailer for the film can be seen here.
Album Review: Various Artists - The Emo Diaries - Chapter 12: I Love You But In The End I Will Destroy You
Before delving into the actual content, it is important to first overrule the unfortunate connotations that any album title containing the word “emo” initially provokes. ‘The Emo Diaries’ (although this was and never will be part of the intention) draw a line through the crude mental image of Myspace’s glory days, when hairstyles were prioritised over optical dexterity. That image is too fake, too intentional and self aware to be shared by a musical genre that, at its core, is primarily about channelling raw, exposed emotion.Since 1997, ‘The Emo Diaries’ have introduced, promoted, and captured the best of bands that, in the words of Deep Elm, “possess the ability to stir emotion like no other”. Among the track listings you can find otherwise unreleased songs by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Penfold, and The Movielife, and it was this exclusivity and knack for picking up new talent which helped establish the compilation as the best of its kind.
The Cast Before The Break Sign To Deep Elm
Deep Elm Records have signed The Cast Before The Break and have re-released their latest record, 'Still'.A video for the title track, can be viewed by clicking read more.
Deep Elm Records Release Free Compilation
Deep Elm Records have released a free compilation called 'Postrockology', featuring Moving Mountains, Dorena, The Appleseed Cast, Athletics and more.'Postrockology' can be downloaded for free here.
Album Review: Summer Hours - Alone Together
Listening to ‘Alone Together’ pulls you back into an all-American time and place where life revolves around beaches and basements, and it is still acceptable to use words like “vibe”. In the case of Summer Hours, the “vibe” of this release really does echo their name. With a warm, lazy sound similar to bands such as Pavement and Yo La Tengo, Summer Hours provide a soothing collection of tracks to put your feet up to.This first full-length release from the Brooklyn-based quartet is a burst of bright and refreshing indie pop which feels both effortless and energetic. Singer and bassist Rachel Dannefer’s airy vocals are comparable to those of Mates of State or Lemuria; carrying heartfelt lyrics in a gentle, sweeping manner. In that sense the lyrics are the sentimental axis that the music revolves around, particularly with ‘Sad Song’ and ‘Old Boyfriend’; you can almost hear the sound of rushing waves in the sun-kissed melodies and the clean, choppy guitar riffs, but when you get to the heart of the carefully layered songs, the emotion is not quite as carefree as its delivery.
Deep Elm Records Release New Emo Diaries Compilation
Deep Elm Records have released the twelfth edition of its 'Emo Diaries' series.'I Love You But In The End I Will Destroy You' is available now through Bandcamp.
Benton Falls Rarities EP Released
Deep Elm Records have released a rarities EP from Benton Falls called 'Ashes And Lies'.The EP can be purchased here.
01. Occupied for Now
02. Hold Out
03. Tell Him
04. These Lies
05. Zinfandel Dream
05. Angel on Hiatus (featuring Clair De Lune)
Free Deep Elm Sampler
Deep Elm Records have released a free sampler called 'Sampler 10: The World Won't Spin Forever', which can be streamed below and downloaded here.The Sky Life Release New Album on Deep Elm
Deep Elm Records have released the new album from The Sky Life called 'Roots and Wings', which can be heard below or on Bandcamp.The video for 'Neon Stars' can be viewed by clicking read more below.
Athletics Sign To Deep Elm Records
Athletics have signed to Deep Elm Records and their new album, 'Why Aren't I Home?' which can be heard here.Album Review: Ride Your Bike - The Connection
I remember listening to Death Cab For Cutie for the first time, letting the touches of darkness seep through the soft rock and grasp my emotions out of me. Ride Your Bike provide a similar kind of chemistry with their new EP 'The Connection' as they offer a small set of indie-pop tracks.'The Connection' is an emotional mid-tempo chord progression fitted with intertwining vocal lines that'll slowly grab you under the sweet sound of cellos. The verses don't crash into distorted guitars and the band make the most of the soft tones of their instruments to create some intelligent hooks and you'll most certainly have trouble getting that chorus out of your head. 'Spark' crosses into rockier Fountains Of Wayne-like territory. The guitars are crunchier, but they don't lose any of the smoothness of their arrangements.
Acoustic Les Sages Videos
Two acoustic videos of Les Sages performing 'Nomads' and 'Action' can be viewed by clicking read more.New Goonies Never Say Die Video
Goonies Never Say Die's new video for 'Paul' can be viewed by clicking read more.Goonies Never Say Die Release New Single
Goonies Never Say Die have released their new single can be heard here.The track comes from their forthcoming new album 'No Words To Voice Our Hopes And Fears', which is set to be released on Deep Elm later this year.
APR 28 - Manchester, England @ Moho Live (Road To Kendal Calling BOTB), 7pm
APR 29 - Barrow-in-Furness, England @ The Canteen - Cinema Room, 7pm, w/ Atlas, more
MAY 20 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Bloc, 8pm
MAY 21 - Leeds, England @ The Royal Park Cellars, 9pm
MAY 22 - Blackpool, England @ The Blue Room, 8pm w/ Moonlit Sailor
JUN 04 - Stockport, Manchester, England @ The Blue Cat Cafe, 8pm
Free Deep Elm Sampler
Deep Elm Records have released a free sampler called 'We Dream Alone'. The compilation features tracks from She Bears, This Drama, The Lions Rampant, Moonlit Sailor, Public Radio, Papermoons, Cari Clara, Goonies Never Say Die, Nathan Xander, Late Night Condition, Down To Earth and Track A Tiger.'We Dream Alone' can be downloaded here.
01. She Bears - "Victim Of Circumstance" from the album I Found Myself Asleep
02. Les Sages - "Nomads" from the album Share This
03. This Drama - "She Had A Knife!" from the album San Diego XIII
04. The Lions Rampant - "Lights On" from the album It's Fun To Do Bad Things
05. Moonlit Sailor - "Hope" from the album So Close To Life
06. Public Radio - "Forgot Love" from the album Sweetchild
07. Papermoons - "Live Right" from the album New Tales
08. Moving Mountains - "8105" from the album Pneuma
09. Cari Clara - "Stars Evading" from the album It's Our Hearts They're After
10. Goonies Never Say Die - "Everyone Comes To Life" from the album In A Forest Without Trees
11. Nathan Xander - "Trial By Fire" from the album The Fear
12. Late Night Condition - "Saviour" from the album Give & Take
13. Down To Earth - "Prisms 1" from the album Prisms
14. Track A Tiger - "Heart" from the album I Felt The Bullet Hit My Heart
15. Ride Your Bike - "The Connection" from the album The Connection
16. Desoto Jones - "Don't Fail Me" from the album Aurora
17. 500 Miles To Memphis - "The Regret" from the album Sunshine In A Shotglass
18. Papermoons - "Car Lights" from the album New Tales
