5/28/09 - DANIEL G. HARMANN & TTS FULL BAND EP RELEASE SHOW!
Saturday, June 13th
The Sea Navy
Daniel G. Harmann & The Trouble Starts
Cameron Elliott (Battle Hymns/Western States)
@ Mars Bar | 9PM | $6
DGH's new three song EP, Our Arms, will be given away FREE to all who
attend. It's both a preview of new music to come and a fun thank you from
DGH and BBR for all the support.
To help reduce waste on the environment, the EPs will be given away on MP3
redemption cards, featuring original artwork!
KEXP Review for DGH's Audioasis appearance:
"Daniel G. Harmann is a folksy troubadour with a delightfully laconic voice
and a penchant for heartbreaking melodies. With the Trouble Starts, he's
still a heartbreaker but with a full-bodied, sweeping consonance underlining
his bittersweet poetry."
We hope to see you there
5/11/09 - THE LONELY FOREST MENTIONED BY DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
The Lonely Forest were mentioned by Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie in a
piece on CNN.com entitled "Death Cab for Cutie Moved by the Music."
When asked "What bands are you listening to these days? Who do you really
like?" Walla responded:
"There's a band from Seattle called the Lonely Forest whose record I just
picked up. They're a new band, it came out few weeks ago, and that's totally
doing it for me right now."
The band has two upcoming shows opening for Jeremy Enigk on Wednesday, the
13th and Thursday, the 14th in Bellingham and Seattle.
Upcoming Lonely Forest shows:
5/13 - Nightlight w/ Jeremy Enigk, Bellingham WA
5/14 - Neumos w/ Jeremy Enigk, Seattle WA
5/16 - Live on KEXP's Audioasis 6-9PM, Seattle WA
5/24 - Folklife Festival (EMP Sky Church), Seattle WA
5/29 - UP-FEST, Bellingham WA
7/25 - Capitol Hill Block Party (Vera Stage), Seattle WA
9/7 - Bumbershoot, Seattle WA
The band's newest full-length "We Sing the Body Electric!" available now.
5/4/09 - DANIEL G HARMANN & THE TROUBLE STARTS OUR ARMS EP
We're super excited to announce the release of a new three song EP, "Our Arms," available in iTunes, Amazon and other online/digital retailers on May 12th.
We are also excited to be offering the FREE version of the EP through download/redemption cards. Similar to an iTunes gift card, each card has a unique (one time only) redemption code that can be used to download the 3 song EP when you visit www.danielgharmann.com. These cards are eco-friendly! The download card contains over fifty times less material than traditional formats such as CDs. We're proud to be doing our part to reduce waste and impact on the environment.
We will be giving away a limited amount of FREE copies of the EP at shows, while supplies last. You'll be able to pick one up at these upcoming Seattle shows:
:: Tuesday, May 12th at the Round at the Fremont Abbey. This show is all ages, and starts at 8pm. :: Saturday, June 13th at the Mars Bar. This show starts at 9pm, and is 21+.
The band will also be live on KEXP 90.3fm’s Audioasis (6-9pm) on Saturday, May 9th.
These free copies are a "thank you" to everyone who has been coming out and supporting Daniel G. Harmann over the years.
Two of the songs are now available on DGH&TTS’s myspace now – HERE
"This album is full of musical landscapes that are lush, sincere, and diverse. He's a singer-songwriter, but one who writes songs with a larger palette of emotions than most songwriters.” – The Wheel’s Still in Spin
“…a very gratifying and certainly hypnotic meditation on woe." – Shawn Telford, Seattle PI
"Daniel G. Harmann's songs drift and ache, sad but uplifting. I'd say they're brave, but they're more subdued than that. –Trent Moorman, The Stranger
4/27/09 - LONELY FOREST SELLS OUT CD RELEASE SHOW
The Lonely Forest released their second full-length, "We Sing the Body
Electric!" this past Tuesday, the 21st. To celebrate, they headlined a
sold-out show at The Vera Project which also included New Faces, The Globes,
and Wild Orchid Children. Two previews of the show from Seattle Weekly and
The Stranger below:
Seattle Weekly - "The Lonely Forest's Spine-Tingly Sing-Along:
Proof that they are in fact capable of achieving pop perfection"
The Stranger - "...they've dropped all the conceptual crap and started to rock -
while still showcasing Van Deusen's fantastic voice, of course"
Upcoming Lonely Forest shows:
5/2 - Department of Safety, Anacortes WA
5/14 - Neumos w/ Jeremy Enigk, Seattle WA
5/16 - Live on KEXP's Audioasis 6-9PM, Seattle WA
5/24 - Folklife Festival (EMP Sky Church), Seattle WA
5/29 - UP-FEST, Bellingham WA
9/7 - Bumbershoot, Seattle WA
Check out a video of "We Sing In Time" from the show:
4/20/09 - "WE SING THE BODY ELECTRIC" AVAILABLE TOMORROW
We've been talking about the release of "We Sing the Body Electric!" for months now, and the time is here - the second full length from The Lonely Forest comes out tomorrow, 4/21.
Here's where you can pick it up:
- Burning Building Online Store - iTunes or AmazonMP3 - Indie Record Store near you (we recommend Sonic Boom or Easy Street in
Seattle)
- CD Release show on Friday, the 24th @ The Vera Project w/ Wild
Orchid Children, New Faces, and The Globes (all ages, $7)
Reviews:
"We Sing in Time is where the stars align for The Lonely Forest. The band
rides a catchy chorus to epic heights, all while hitting a sincere,
emotional note. By the end of the song, it becomes clear that the song's
refrain of 'in time the trees die and lights will fade' isn't about the
seasons. 'Let's send boys
overseas/To fight ghosts in the deserts/Instead of teaching them to give and
lead' the band cries in the chilling closing verse, lending an anguished
charge to the already compelling track and a highlight to a thoroughly
compelling album."
- Seattle Sound (4 1/2 out of 5 stars)
"As I listened to We Sing The Body Electric!, it became apparent that I was
hearing one of the best albums so far this year. Song after song reveals
rich, raw, sophisticated, emotional, party-ready and wonderfully crafted
music; there are no gimmicks or cookie cutter rock here. What worries me
about bands that are this good is what could happen to them if they become
too popular."
- Indie Rock Cafe
"..."We Sing In Time," gave me goosebumps. In a really, really good way.
...(The Lonely Forest) has written some very earnest, beautiful pop songs,
and the experience I had listening to "We Sing In Time," brought Jimmy Eat
World's very best qualities to mind."
- Seattle Weekly
"I feel like I've been anticipating this record for years now, so this seems
like another "finally!" moment. A great recording is all these guys need to
get the right kind of attention, and these first results are proving the
album worth the wait."
- Sound on the Sound
"The Lonely Forest craft songs from granite; residing in a halfway house
between Guided By Voices and The Hold Steady... the tracks present on 'We
Sing The Body Electric' are compelling, endearing and most importantly
pretty f*&%ing good."
- Subba-Cultcha
3/13/09 - CITY LIGHT TOUR W/ HER SPACE HOLIDAY
Fresh off their performance at Noise Pop 2009 in San Francisco, the band
will hit the road as main support for Her Space Holiday's upcoming US
tour in May. Dates below:
5/6 - Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco CA
5/7 - The Echo, Los Angeles CA
5/8 - Velvet Jones, Santa Barbara CA
5/9 - The Loft at UCSD, San Diego CA
5/10 - Modified Arts, Phoenix AZ
5/13 - Mohawk, Austin TX
5/14 - Walter's on Washington, Houston TX
5/15 - Spanish Moon, Baton Rouge LA
5/16 - Bottle Tree, Birmingham AL
5/17 - Drunken Unicorn, Atlanta GA
5/18 - Local 506, Carrboro NC
5/19 - Rock n Roll Hotel, Washington DC
5/20 - The Barbary, Philadelphia PA
5/21 - Bell House, New York NY
5/22 - Middle East Upstairs, Boston MA
5/23 - Mohawk, Buffalo NY
5/24 - Grog Shop, Cleveland OH
5/25 - Pike Room at Crofoot, Pontiac MI
5/26 - Subterranean, Chicago IL
5/27 - Triple Rock, Minneapolis MN
5/29 - The Other Side, Missoula MT
5/30 - Chop Suey, Seattle WA
5/31 - Backspace, Portland OR
The band will also be releasing, and have available on tour, a split
single with Her Space Holiday.
"Down The Pacific" is available digitally through iTunes and Amazon MP3.
Matthew Shaw solo releases "Convenience" and "Ghosts in the Concrete"
also available through bbrecordings.com.
3/12/09 - PEOPLE ARE TALKING!
People are already talking and writing about the upcoming Lonely Forest release due out on April 21st... see what they've been saying:
And don't forget the two singles from The Lonely Forest's upcoming full length "We Sing The
Body Electric!" are available now on iTunes! Visit wesingintime.com to listen to "We Sing in Time" and "Far Outer
Banks"!
Peace.
2/18/09 - THE LONELY FOREST AVAILABLE NOW
Two singles from The Lonely Forest's upcoming full length "We Sing The
Body Electric!" (out 4/21) are available now on iTunes! Visit wesingintime.com to listen to "We Sing in Time" and "Far Outer
Banks"!
Rock!
1/19/09 - MORE OREGON DONOR PRESS
Check out this new review for The Oregon Donor's "Somethings":
"The Oregon Donor has crafted a sound that they prefer to call "indie
punk," mixing in the more typical prog elements with a modern
twist.Their sound harkens back to early Dischord artists like Faraquet,
and the art-punk is influence evident in tracks like "Pointer Finger"
and "Patience Please." Keeping this sort of sound alive is admirable,
and The Oregon Donor's take on it is informed. This debut, as "nerdy" as
it sounds, proves that The Oregon Donor have all the necessary
ingredients to succeed in their genre and beyond."
- Redefine Magazine
"Somethings" available now on iTunes and AmazonMP3… check out the BBR Store and get a copy today!
Thanks for your support,
BBR
1/19/09 - THANK YOU & NEW MUSIC
First, huge thanks to everyone that made the first ever Burning Building
Showcase a success at the Sunset Tavern! The show sold out, all the
bands played amazing sets, and the crowd was fantastic.
If you missed it, check out The Stranger's LineOut review HERE!
It was a super way to start off what will be an incredibly busy year for
BBR. We'll have new music from Daniel G Harmann & the Trouble Starts,
The Oregon Donor, and The Lonely Forest's "We Sing The Body Electric!"
(out April 21st!).
In the meantime, go see some shows and visit tehe BBR Store
to buy and stream all of our releases.
Thanks for your support,
- BBR
1/6/09 - SPEAKER SPEAKER/CALL IT OFF TOP 10
"Call It Off" received two spots on our friends' end of year lists!
+ #21 on Three Imaginary Girls Reader's Poll Top 50 of 2008 HERE
Big thanks to both and everyone who voted on the TIG poll!
12/15/08 - TO THE WAVES PRESS
New review for To the Waves:
"
I can pretty much guess that the members of TO THE WAVES have music in
their collections from such bands as BY A THREAD, JAWBOX, and SEAWEED.
With a throwback to the guitar-driven, moody post punk/post-hardcore
melodic rock of the mid-to-late 90s, this self-titled release is both a
pleasure, and peculiar. Despite the smooth lead vocals of Jesse Fox
(former singer for POLECAT), the guitars and crisp drumming entirely
dominate the band's music. Surging distorted guitars, and mesmerizing
clean guitars tangle and light a fuse on songs like "Arrhythmia." and
"Bishop," while the straight-forward bombast of opener "Koda," and
standout, "Olympic Peaks," ice the listener with a serious, tempered
demeanor. Fox's demoted position in the mix of the recording is
frustrating, but not a deal-breaker. Notably, BOTCH's Dave Verellen
makes a guest vocal appearance on "Rule of Nines," growling his throat
blood red, and changing the direction of TO THE WAVES ever-so-slightly.
"The Angel's Share," is another standout, doling out the crunch and
finding a compelling groove between the rhythm section and Fox's stable
of hooks. Dated, but true to its influences, TO THE WAVES get the job
done."
- Paste Punk
12/1/08 - THE OREGON DONOR PRESS-O-RAMA
Check out these two new reviews of The Oregon Donor's new BBR release, "Somethings", hot off the presses:
"With a sound that evokes the loud, dissonant indie rock that dominated
the rainy area from Vancouver to Portland in the 1990s, you probably
wouldn't guess that they're hardly old enough to buy beer. With grace
and skill, their fingers maneuver all over the fretboard to create
expressive, smooth guitar riffs that keep the listener awake.Edwards
sings lyrics which take on an often storybook-like quality with a voice
patterned on the slightly uneven vocal style of, perhaps, a Doug Martsch
or an Isaac Brock. "Somethings" is proof that The Oregon Donor have the
skill and finesse they need to be worthy of the much larger playing
field that they have stepped into."
- NWBands.com
With Built To Spill-ish melodies I find myself both nostalgic and
impressed. Some might say they don't have their own sound, I can see
that but at the same time, what they do on this album should make up for
ANY comparisons.the album "Somethings" takes you through power pop, pure
indie and pop punk all in one song. I would describe this album as a
"cleaner" Modest Mouse, defiantly established and not sloppy.
- Kim Acrylic, Punk Globe
Remember, when you buy "Somethings" digitally, e-mail your receipt to us at contact {at} bbrecordings {dot} com and we'll hook you up with a free download
of their first record, "Cares".
Hugs,
- BBR
11/24/08 - THE LONELY FOREST
We'd like to take this time to officially welcome our newest signing,
The Lonely Forest, to the Burning Building family! We couldn't be more
excited. We won't give away too much now, but know this:
- 2nd full length, "We Sing The Body Electric!", will officially release
on April 21st
- Former winners of EMP's Sound Off! competition
- Recorded their first EP, Regicide, with the mighty Jack Endino
- This new record is amazing
"These guys came out of nowhere...and blew my mind!" -Jack Endino
"For such a huge sound you'd expect a symphony, but it's really made by
just three young men (two of who aren't yet of legal drinking age). The
piano is explosive-loud and nimble, and the driving force of each song.
The bass is fluid and strong; the drumming is sharp and precise." -
Megan Seling, The Stranger
"You guys are like if Star Wars, The Matrix, Dune, Donnie Darko and
Stargate had an orgy and pooped out a little baby. That's what you guys
are like man." - A buff guy guarding the door at Chop Suey
Hooray!
11/22/08 - DANIEL G HARMANN IN THE NEWS
Both the Seattle PI and the Stranger highlighted Daniel last week... take a look:
"What freezes you about Daniel G. Harmann's music is the
expanse... quietly loud expanse. It scans across a highway bridge at
night. Someone driving realizes the perfection of hands. Harmann's
songs transition and cut from quiet and clean to loud and distorted.
They're like fall: muted but loud, sad yet uplifting. The clean,
introspective sections of his sound long in a way that makes you long.
The louder, voluminous sections of his distorted songs drive in a way
that makes you want to drive. You'll see your hands on the steering
wheel and realize how perfectly they are designed. When Harmann and
his band (the Trouble Starts) get loud, it's more a movement to
volume, a use of light and dark they wield well." - Trent Moorman, Stranger LIne Out
As an added bonus, if you email your iTunes or Amazon receipt to contact
[at] bbrecordings.com, we'll give you a download of the band's entire
first record, "Cares", for FREE, remastered and sounding better than
ever! Two records for the price of one.
Words of Wisdom:
"Like many indie bands, the Oregon Donor takes its cues from seminal
acts like Modest Mouse, Sunny Day Real Estate and Built to Spill. And
who could blame them? But while many bands have tried to emulate such
sounds, the Oregon Donor have the rare ability to make it seem fresh and
original."
- The Weekly Volcano
"You could say Anacortes based indie-rockers The Oregon Donor situate
themselves squarely in the center of the musical territory cleared by
the likes of Northwest indie-godfathers Modest Mouse and Built to Spill,
and it would be true. But it would be extremely broad and reductive and
sort of like faulting a band for having been influenced by the Beatles
post-1964. Um, duh. The Oregon Donor make nuts and bolts indie-rock, but
so do a lot of other bands, and not many make albums as fun to listen
to..."
- What's Up Magazine
"With songs ranging from twee indie pop to nearly raucous pop punk, the
Oregon Donor is a bit of an anomaly. employing instruments as diverse as
flute and drum machine to create precious yet melancholy pop, a mellowed
out version of bands like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Xiu Xiu, and
Architecture in Helsinki. they (The Oregon Donor) play well-written
songs, highlighting angular guitar lines (Daniel Kessler of Interpol
fame, beware) and sweet, stand-out vocals. They're catchy without being
obnoxious, and they refuse to play for crowds who won't dance. With
their literate lyrics, memorable songs, and fan-oriented attitude, The
Oregon Donor will, without a doubt, make it into the hearts of Pacific
Northwest hipsters."
- Sena Kim
"The Oregon Donor plays slightly messy guitar pop, a la Pavement or
Guided by Voices (Which is likely an intentional style choice, as these
guys can really play). But The Oregon Donor also plays with a keen vocal
style that will remind you more of Sunny Day Real Estate. Though they
didn't get the exposure of being EMP Sound off Champions, they're worth
each minute of your time, each cent of your dollar."
-Jeff Echert, The Inlander
11/13/08 - TO THE WAVES IN ROCKET FUEL
Check out the new Rocket Fuel Podcast for a review of To The Waves'
self-titled record! They also spun some "Lung Motor" from the record!
Big thanks to Rocket Fuel. Take a listen.
The entire record is always up and streaming through our site HERE!
Thanks for your support
11/13/08 - THE OREGON DONOR IN TACOMA
The oregon donor will be playing in Tacoma this Friday night (12/14) @ The
Viaduct (5412 S Tacoma Way)! The other bands on the bill are equally as
great - The Kindness Kind, Mission Orange, and Apple War. Want more proof you should go? Check out the write up on the OD and preview
of the show in the Weekly Volcano HERE!
Here's a snippet:
"Like many indie bands, the Oregon Donor takes its cues from seminal
acts like Modest Mouse, Sunny Day Real Estate and Built to Spill. And
who could blame them? But while many bands have tried to emulate such
sounds, the Oregon Donor have the rare ability to make it seem fresh and
original..."
Remember, the new record "Somethings" is out on Tuesday, the 18th
exclusively via iTunes and AmazonMP3. Just e-mail us
[contact@bbrecordings.com] your receipt and we'll give you the band's
entire first record "Cares" FREE!
Hey, want to get famous with speaker speaker?! Yes you read correctly. Speaker Speaker has been filmed and is contest
ready. You want in on the action? Go over to KSTW.com and click on 'Famous for :15'. You have until Dec. 15th to enter. While you're there, make sure
to check out the video in their player!
Oh, and we can't wait to see Danny's crazy big hair on TV!
Speaker Speaker's "Call It Off" and "We Won't March" EP available now via the BBR Online Store.
11/6/08 - RECORD OF THE MONTH
Every month, we're going to feature a record in the Burning Building
catalogue and offer it for cheap exclusively through the BBR Store!
This month, it's one of our first releases back in 2005 from Matthew
Shaw - "Convenience" EP. Here's what some people said about it:
"Following up his debut release, Matthew pushes his sound even further
to show he's one of the most talented musicians in town. Not a bad song
on here (Convenience)."
- John Richards - Music Director & DJ @ KEXP 90.3
"…Matthew Shaw plays simple, emotional electropop - ŕ la the Postal
Service, were they fronted by Bright Eyes. Shaw has taken
sensitive-guitar-strummer syndrome to the next level, lamenting over icy
synths and stuttering drum machines about issues that cloud both his
heart and his effects processors."
- Jennifer Maerz @ The Stranger
"...Shining up the glean on indie pop, Matthew Shaw pops and weaves his
way through masterful synth pop. His sound is so unbelievably versatile
and his knack for writing hooks and glitch riddled electronica is
uncanny. Vocally he's raw and stripped down which complements the large
breadth of the mix… Singer/songwriters this talented are few and far
between; Matthew Shaw is not only a genius singer/songwriter, he's
liable to take the whole damn she-bang with him. The only disappointment
is that this is a mere EP and twenty some minutes isn't enough to
satisfy your increasing hunger for indie pop this brilliant. Not owning
this EP (Convenience) is a sin."
- J-Sin @ Smother.net
"… the listener will hear layers of keyboard melodies and drum machine
burps and cool tiny riffs beneath the five songs on Matthew Shaw's
lively yet polished Convenience. Every melancholy but madly memorable
chorus is a keeper, especially on "Deadlines & Days Off" and
"Quicksand." More than that, the EP has songs written out with sharp
details about feeling creepy ("Today I have figured out that I am the
asshole that plagues your life" from the anthemic "Quicksand"), romantic
failure, selfishness, the whole dung-hill of "the hell that is other
people" (thanks Capricorn Jean-Paul!). Fans of Grandaddy will love this,
or anybody who likes delightfully-recorded bedroom tweak-pop."
- Chris Estey @ Threeimaginarygirls.com
For a measly $3, you can pick this up through our online store - HERE!
That's cheaper than iTunes, Amazon, or any other place you can get it
(despite trying to dig through a used rack at your favorite independent
shop!). Limited time offer - only through the end of November!
All shipments come with a FREE BBR music sampler as well - music from
Speaker Speaker, To The Waves, City Light, The Oregon Donor, and Matthew
Shaw!
Enjoy, and thanks for your support!
- BBR
10/31/08 - CITY LIGHT REVIEW IN EXODUSTER! A new review just posted for City Light's "Down The Pacific" on Exoduster.com! Check it out:
If you don't have a copy yet, our limited edition silk-screened cds are all gone! However, you can still pick it up digitally -
- or -
10/7/08 - TO THE WAVES IN SEATTLE SOUND... 4 STARS! The debut record from To The Waves was recently reviewed in the latest issue of Seattle Sound!
Pick up your copy now.
You can always listen to the entire record through our site HERE!
10/3/08 - MORE BIG OCTOBER NEWS
NEW SIGNINGS
The time has come to announce two new signings to the BBR roster! Please welcome both The Oregon Donor and Daniel G Harmann!! We couldn't be more excited to include these two in the growing family.
Here's even more exciting news, we'll be releasing a digital copy of The
Oregon Donor's fantastic new record, Somethings, on iTunes and AmazonMP3
November 18th!
Additionally, Daniel G Harmann's last record, Anthems from the Gentle
War, was just too good for us to not support. You can now pick up this
release through the BBR Online Store for a reduced price of $10!
You may notice a fancy little widget on the BBR homepage. We're trying something new, people, and we hope you enjoy it. Speaker Speaker, The Oregon Donor, To The Waves, Matthew Shaw, and City Light are all featured on our BBR Sampler 1, which you can redeem via dropcard right on our homepage. What is a drop card, you ask? Well, if you go to any BBR artist's show in the near future, you'll be able to pick up a card free of charge. Just enter the code from the card in the widget on the BBR site, and you'll get access to free songs from all five bands listed above. Free of charge, no gimmick, just our way of saying thank you for your support.
Oh, and if you really can't make it to a show but want to check out
songs, shoot us an email at contact [at] bbrecordings.com. We'll hook you up
with a code so you can get some free music too.
SHOWS
Speaking of, check out these upcoming shows from BBR bands:
The Oregon Donor:
10/3 - Mars Bar, Seattle
10/9 - Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater, Seattle
10/12 - Whitworth College w/ The Lonely Forest, Spokane
10/31 - Zombie Prom! Friday Harbor Grange, Friday Harbor
Daniel G Harmann:
10/18 - Vincinato Wine Bar, Portland
11/21 - Tractor Tavern w/ GOODNESS, Seattle (buy tickets via
ticketweb.com)
Thank you from all of us at BBR. Keep a look out for more exciting news
in the next few weeks!
Also, make sure not to forget about these previous BBR releases
available at the BBR online store, on iTunes, or at a local indie record
shop near you:
News in the To The Waves camp! A new review was just posted from
30music.com. Check it out:
"While so much art and media have found ways to get dumber, uglier, and
less interesting, bands like To the Waves sound just like bands like To
the Waves sounded in 1999. So there's no point in shredding this
album--and not only because it is a symbol of a genre's consistency.
There is no point in shredding this album because, unlike some of the
other albums of the genre that have crossed our desks, this one does
what it sets out to do, and does it admirably. The album opens with the
driving rock of "Koda," which sounds like Hot Water Music might have
sounded if the dude from Jimmy Eat World was their singer. it's nice to
hear a band with this much conviction and soul."
- 30 music
Also, we just found out the local show on 104.9, Garage Monkey, has been
spinning quite a few tracks from the record! You can now call up and
request your fav songs there, in addition to Locals Only on 107.7 The
End!
If you want to check out the live show (which we highly recommend), they
have two coming up:
10/17 @ The Charleston in Bremerton
10/24 @ The Mars Bar in Seattle
You can purchase the record at either show above, our online store,
iTunes, or at stores across the nation, including Sonic Boom and Easy
Street (Seattle), Music Millennium and Everyday Music (Portland), Amoeba
(San Fran, Hollywood), and Rasputin (Berkeley)!!
You can now order the new record from To The Waves from the BBR store, your local independent record shop, or though iTunes!!!
8/06/08 - TO THE WAVES PRESS
This just in... !
"...once you hear the band everything comes together. A natural next step
in the evolution of post punk, To the Waves' jagged and urgent brand of
rock is big enough to fill a room and sharp enough to draw blood. These
are two very good qualities in a rock band." - The Weekly Volcano
"The music is heavily influenced by Drive Like Jehu, Jawbox, and
Polecat... Jesse fox formerly of Polecat is playing his heavy-guitar
side signature sound...with more melodies and catchy choruses"
- Punk Globe
7/29/08 - BUSY AUGUST!!!!
Hello friends! Now that August is coming up this Friday, we thought we'd alert you to the busy BBR schedule you can expect:
Friday, August 8th Speaker Speaker playing Showcase Tacoma! Opening up for the Helio Sequence!
5-6pm (Helio Sequence from 7-9pm)
More info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=738
Sunday, August 10th To The Waves in-studio on 107.7 The End's The Young & The Restless
8:30pm
Friday, August 15th 107.7 The End's Young & The Restless Presents:
To The Waves cd release show @ Hell's Kitchen Tacoma!! w/ Black Houses, X-Ray Press, and The Oswald Effect!
8pm
Tuesday, August 19th To The Waves self-titled debut out in stores! Release day! Go pick up the record at Sonic Boom, Easy Street, Silver Platters, on iTunes or anywhere else in your area!
Sunday, August 31st Speaker Speaker @ Bumbershoot! EMP Sky Church
6:30-7:30pm
More info: www.bumbershoot.org
Thanks, as always, for all your support.
- BBR
7/9/08 - CITY LIGHT IN SEATTLE SOUND The debut record from City Light (Down the Pacific) was recently reviewed in the July 2008 issue of Seattle Sound!
Pick up a copy now.
You can always listen to the entire record through our site HERE!
6/4/08 - DICK'S BAND OF THE MONTH & KUFO
Speaker Speaker was recently given the honor of being the June 2008 band of the month for Dick's Drive-In! I know, we had no idea Dick's did such a thing either, but it is definitely awesome and we thank them! Check it out!!!!
Also, big thanks to Lisa Wood over at KUFO's Viva La Luna in Portland for spinning City Light's "Waitng" on Sunday night's show!! Check out the podcast at kufo.com, and email or call to request it again!
E: localshow@kufo.com
P: 503.228.4101
6/3/08 - SPEAKER SPEAKER BONUS REMINDER
For a limited time every person who orders Speaker Speaker's "Call It Off" record through the BBR online store will receive a link to download the record instantly (so you can listen while you wait for the CD's to arrive in the mail), plus a bonus track of one of the new songs the band has been working on for their next release (recorded at 107.7 The End while we were there for an in-studio performance).
"Call it Off", the debut release from BBR's very own Speaker Speaker
was recently reviewed in the June issue of Alternative Press!! The
record received 4 out of 5 stars and a stellar review so pick up a copy today and take a look.
Of course, if you haven't checked out the record yet, you can listen to
the entire thing through our site HERE.
5/28/08 - CITY LIGHT ON ITUNES
You can now purchase the debut record from City Light on iTunes! It
took awhile but "Down the Pacific" is finally posted.
If you're unfamiliar, City Light features Matthew Shaw (see some other
BBR releases), Nick Andre (Gift of Gab, Blackalicious), Andy Fitts,
and Denver Dalley (Desaparecidos, Statistics). Stream the entire
record HERE!
You can also pick up a very limited, silk-screened copy through our
online store (these are going fast!).
5/20/08 - TOURING SPEAKER & CITY LIGHT UPDATE
SPEAKER SPEAKER ON TOUR!
The boys will be doing a few dates up and down the west coast in the
next couple weeks. Mark these on your calendars!
5/24 - The Rogue, Bellingham, WA
5/30 - Music Millennium In-Store, Portland, OR
5/30 - Twilight Bar & Cafe, Portland, OR
5/31 - Alibi, Arcata, CA
6/1 - Stork Club, Oakland, CA
Also, the band was just recently featured in a podcast at Rocket Fuel!! Check it out to hear the guys talk about their take on current Seattle music, working with J Robbins on their debut full length "Call It Off", and more!
...and, of course, if you haven't picked up your own copy of "Call It
Off" yet, you can do so through our online store. We'll even send you
a link to download the entire record AND a brand new never heard
before demo. Well worth the $10!
CITY LIGHT
Don't forget the debut record is also available right now from the
supergroup, City Light! Featuring Matthew Shaw, Nick Andre (Gift of
Gab, Blackalicious), Denver Dalley (Desaparecidos, Statistics), and
Andy Fitts.
We only have a very limited 20 copies to sell of the actual record,
and they're going super fast! Don't wait, buy it now... or, you'll
have to wait for iTunes!
5/9/08 - WELCOME TO THE WAVES
Please welcome our latest addition to the BBR roster, TO THE WAVES!!! We could not be more excited to be releasing their debut record. Featuring members and ex-members of Polecat, Leuko, Pipefitter and Seaweed, hopefully this
record excites you as much as it does us. Slated for release on August 19th!!
In the meantime, check out their >myspace to hear some songs, and make sure to catch their upcoming live appearance in Seattle at the King Cobra on 5/15 with Post Harbor and Helms Alee! You'll be hearing more about this record very soon.
5/8/08 - GET "DOWN THE PACIFIC"
This record has been a long time coming but you can finally get your own copy of City Light's new record "Down the Pacific" though our online store. There are limited hand made copies available (20) so don't hesitate. The record will also be available though digital download soon - as soon as iTunes get's it up and running!!
4/10/08 - BIG DAY OF UPDATES
We know, we know. It's been a while since we've posted news so let's get right too it...
SPEAKER SPEAKER
You can now find the Speaker Speaker debut full length "Call It Off"
available via itunes!! If your local record store doesn't carry it or
you're just a digital loving person, check it out!
Also, if you want to spring the extra $.01 to buy the physical full
length through our website, we'll personally email
you a copy of a brand new demo the guys recorded while they were up at
107.7 The End!! Trust us, it's worth it.
CITY LIGHT
In other news, the debut record from all-star project City Light is
set to come out in the next few weeks (4/29). This project features
Matthew Shaw, Andy Fitts (Airport Cathedral), Nick Andre (Gift Of Gab/Blackalicious), and Denver
Dalley (Statistics, Desaparecidos). It's a fantastic first record, and
we're excited to be supporting it. This is a limited pressing of 100
copies!!! They will be hand silk-screened and look amazing. However,
if you can't get one before they're gone, don't fear, the record will
be available on release day via itunes!
NEW SIGNING?!?!?
Finally, watch out for a new BBR signing in the next few weeks. We
don't want to spill the beans quite yet... but you might be able to
guess. It'll be awesome.
Thanks for all your support!
1/31/08 - "CALL IT OFF" PRE-SALE NOW
Okay boys and girls we've got about 20 days until Speaker Speaker's full length "Call It Off" is released (2/19) but we just simply can't wait any longer... so, fuck it... "Call It Off" is now available for pre-sale... click here and get your copy today!!!
1/24/08 - "CALL IT OFF" UPDATE
Speaker Speaker's debut full length "Call It Off" streets on 2/19!!! It will be available nationwide courtesy of Burnside Distribution.
You can stream the entire record HERE right now!!
Also, the guys will be everywhere the week of release! Check out where you can catch 'em below!
+ February 19th - RELEASE DAY!! GO BUY THE RECORD!!
+ February 20th - Special acoustic Sonic Boom Records instore (Ballard Location) - 7pm
+ February 22nd - Local Bands Live with harms on 1077 The End - 6pm
+ February 23rd - CD RELEASE SHOW @ VERA PROJECT!! (w/ The Lonely Forest, TBD)
Thank you for your support!! Forget all the label jargon, promo this, promo that... this record is amazing and we're incredibly stoked to be supporting it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear everyone's thoughts and hope you love it as much as we do!!
1/4/08 - SONIC BOOM IN-STORE
The Speaker Speaker boys will be rocking it acoustic Tuesday February 19th @ the Ballard Sonic Boom to celebrate the release of their new full-length "Call it Off." The music starts at 7PM and the show is free!!!
1/3/08 - SPEAKER SPEAKER GETS SOME ATTENTION
With 2007 over people are making their "best of" lists and Speaker Speaker has been included… take a look.
Also, here are a couple early reviews for Speaker Speaker's upcoming release "Call it Off" due out in February:
"… The band (Speaker Speaker) blends the perfect mixture of all things that make up edgier side of Seattle music, making "Call It Off" sound like Nirvana and The Posies are having a battle of the bands inside your stereo… Simply put, this is a must buy for anyone hoping to latch on to Seattle's next big thing before they explode." - Seattle PI
"Speaker Speaker has one speed, and that's full throttle… pumping out songs that make you want to sing-along as you push forward through the crowd. Songs that make you pump your fist and forget about your job, your age and your life for even just two-minutes…" - Hero Hill
now!!
