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YKR 2015: Forget Cassettes - Beth Demos, Vol I

posted December 31, 2015 #

I have known Beth Cameron - aka Forget Cassettes for twenty years. I've followed her musical endeavors from high school to the first Forget Cassettes performance at IndieNet and through the release of O Cursa, her previously released album on YK Records. So, when she offered to release a series of exclusive cassettes containing demo's of creations through the years, I jumped at the chance.
I've not released a cassette before but I certainly understand the appeal. From a financial standpoint, it's an easy undertaking. From a collectors standpoint, it's an interesting relic from an enjoyable band. From a fidelity standpoint, it may be questionable but with these particular songs, it works quite well.

Beth's songs have always had a distinct bite to them and I was curious if that would shine through on the demos. It most certainly does - sometimes even more raw than the finished product. I certainly look forward to a Volume 2 and all the albums that come between.

posted December 30, 2015 #

If they did this in robocop or any dystopia movie I'd say it was too cheap and obvious. https://t.co/nBS6S5vON7

posted December 30, 2015 #

How do our opinions on videogame genres aftect the way we see Mountain by @davidoreilly? This video explains it: https://t.co/1WKzDqf524

posted December 30, 2015 #

I always look forward to Pete Souza's year in photos, especially the ones of the president with babies and kids ??https://t.co/mHtPprQwhY

YKR 2015: Sleep Good - Dream Dealer

posted December 30, 2015 #

I'd been a fan of Sleep Good for awhile. His prior release, Skyclimber, caught my ear many years back and I was quite intrigued when I saw Dream Dealer pop up on Bandcamp in January of 2015. The album was phenomenal - a much more mature landscape of psychedelic sound and tripped out explorations than anything that had come before. Surely this had to exist on vinyl, right?
It did not and no plans were in the work to have it exist in such a format. I reached out to Will Patterson - the man behind the project - and asked if we could team up to release it on YK Records. He was game and we began fleshing out the artwork and getting the album into production.

It emerged on vinyl in August - a long time from its original digital release but I am proud to know that I had a hand in getting this record out into the world in a physical form. I've listened to it countless times. It's relaxing and enveloping in a way that feels like a peek into another place.

I hope people continue to discover it as it only becomes more rewarding with every listen. Dive into the video for X as a place to start but, if we're being honest, just put on your headphones and dive in.

YKR 2015: Mystery Twins

posted December 30, 2015 #

Releasing the Mystery Twins 7" for "TV Talk" is something of an extra special treat for me. First and foremost, I love the garage rock styles that Doug Lehmann and Stephanie Brush turn out - they're energetic, memorable, visceral and fun. Granted, that's a lot of feelings to pack into a single song and a cover but they manage to execute on all fronts.
Secondly, the artwork for the record was designed and laser cut by Bryce McCloud of Isle of Printing. Not only does it look great but it's animated. Yes, as you remove the sleeve from the packaging the cut slits animate the imagery. For lack of a better word, it's awesome.

Lastly, Doug is the original creator of We Own This Town - the Nashville music site I curate. He's a smart, talented, funny guy and I'm happy to have had the chance to work with him.

posted December 29, 2015 #

We're called Synonymous. We do a lot of the same stuff Anonymous does.

posted December 29, 2015 #

Making a Murderer is incredibly upsetting. That said, Steven Avery is like a Wooly Willy. Every time we see him he has a different haircut.

posted December 29, 2015 #

Internalize this: people can critique things without hating them, and can criticize things without trying to suppress them.

posted December 29, 2015 #

Why Web Pages Suck - Stratechery by Ben Thompson https://t.co/A5zIcQkvWb via @instapaper

posted December 29, 2015 #

The Sounds of Modern Architecture https://t.co/SIM9hj4Gha

posted December 29, 2015 #

This may be my favorite opening sentence this year. https://t.co/tgwIxM4TL6 https://t.co/N1S44ZxFHZ

YKR 2015: Makeup and Vanity Set

posted December 29, 2015 #

In April of 2015, YK Records released the double LP album Wilderness from Makeup and Vanity Set. It was a hugely collaborative effort with MAVS, Telefuture Records. Joey Ciccoline and Version Industries. It is a dark musical journey that aids as a supporting character to the short film EIDOLON. It's not a soundtrack but another piece of the puzzle.
I am extremely proud of all the releases I am involved with but feel particularly humbled to be involved with so many great creators - particularly the man behind the music. The album is as beautiful as it is creepy. I've walked home in the dead of night listening to it and felt the presence of some foreboding ghost - despite having listened to the album plenty of times before. It's rare that an electronic record can feel haunting but I truly get that sensation listening to this.

The record did so well that we even did a second pressing, an absolute rarity for YK Records. I suggest getting your hands on it before it sells out (again) as it is an album that will forever be worth listening to.

Steelism - "The Tube"

posted December 29, 2015 #

One of my fave bands here in Nashville. The Scene reported Steelism as ..."the best reason to fire your lead singer". An instrumental band that curates as well as captivates story, color, and emotion with their music! This was recorded at their Christmas release party at The Stone Fox. Follow these guys; http:/www.steelismmusic.com

They Might Be Giants - Long White Beard (Dial-A-Song Week 50)

posted December 29, 2015 #

From TMBG's kids album Why? Get the download via iTunes: http://geni.us/iWhy or via Amazon: http://geni.us/a2Why Want the CD from Amazon? http://geni.us/aWhy How about the CD direct from TMBG? Perhaps with a TMBG yo-yo and a beautiful new t-shirt? http://bit.ly/1YENTFT Animation by: Kelli Anderson and Daniel Dunnam everything i say is true and for your delight i have such a tale for you can you stand the excitement? i had a beautiful sleep i had some beautiful dreams my family was there and we laughed and we laughed the alarm clock rang and i gasped i woke up with a long white beard a long white beard a long white beard like zeus on mount olympus with a long white beard and eyebrows most surprisingly long last night i walked in my sleep and last night i talked while i dreamed my grandma was there and she gave me some cocoa but when i awoke it was loco i woke up with a ten foot tail a ten foot tail a ten foot tail and just like a sleepwalker with a ten foot tail some collectibles were knocked to the ground

posted December 28, 2015 #

Some of the Best Weather News Bloopers of 2015 https://t.co/y5lyldHJCb https://t.co/ybnHgx7O9h

posted December 28, 2015 #

How is it legal for a police officer to shoot an unarmed child? Buzzfeed: https://t.co/wqQxOKUwUA and Vox: https://t.co/yjNncnQS2E

posted December 28, 2015 #

2015 film score mix is here! Morricone, Williams, Burwell, Sakamoto, Shore, Disasterpiece & more: https://t.co/DGbbkNW9u8
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