We’re sorry to share the sad news that our friend Chance Martin passed away last night. We’re grateful to Chance (aka Alamo Jones, the Voice in Black aka the Stoned Ranger) for collaborating with us to reissue his utterly unique 1981 private-press countrydelic masterpiece In Search in 2013. It was our seventh release, and one of the first in which we went all-in with extensive liner notes, archival materials, and an unbelievable oral history.
We’re thrilled to be releasing one of our favorite records of all time today, Terry Allen’s 1975 masterpiece Juarez. Happy release day, and a deep thank you, to Terry. In celebration, we’re proud to present the Terry Allen Tamale T-Shirt—as far as we know the only item of its kind—as well as a sale on some older reissues.
Read on for press updates, tour details, and other news regarding Promised Land Sound, Chris Forsyth, Steve Gunn, and Hiss Golden Messenger. Now that it’s fall, the air is finally chilling… Here’s hoping that you are too.
Read on for a preview of much more Hopscotch Day Party documentation to come–featuring Lonnie Holley and Happy Muley–plus Steve Gunn’s Tiny Desk Concert, Chance Martin’s feature-length profile in Grantland, and more.
Paradise Press Round-Up for Promised Land Sound and Chance and updates for upcoming tour dates. Stay tuned on 8/21 for our revelation of the PoB/WXYC Hopscotch Day Party lineup on Saturday, 9/7 in Raleigh.
Chance’s manic, unforgettable In Search album is now finally available, after more than thirty years of waiting. You’ll want to pick up a copy of this countrydelic masterpiece ASAP, but don’t take our word for it. Here’s a selection of the rave reviews coming in what promises to be one of the year’s most memorable releases.
Highlights from Amanda Petrusich’s stellar review of Time Off for Pitchfork, plus additional reviews of Steve Gunn and Chance, whose July 13 release party at the Stone Fox in Nashville is not to be missed.
The Search is on. In advance of the July 16 release of Chance’s legendary and lost 1981 opus In Search, Spin is kindly streaming the full album on a temporary basis. Also, check out photos of the deluxe packaging!
Consequence of Sound is streaming “Blue Monday,” Chance’s inimitable song about breaking up with a ballet dancer. Come meet Chance and some of his bandmates at the release party for In Search on July 13 at the Stone Fox in Nashville.
With the release of Time Off just days away, we’re offering a fresh batch of Steve Gunn press, his WXPN studio session, Chris Forsyth live recordings, and more goodies. Dig in!
