Many thanks to Laura Snapes and The Guardian for this thoughtful piece on “Cosmic Americana,” which includes comments from, and about, PoB pals and collaborators like The Weather Station, Nathan Bowles, Steve Gunn, Hiss Golden Messenger, William Tyler, Chris Forsyth, Joan Shelley, Nathan Salsburg, Ryley Walker, and uh, us too. And of course, always, Jack Rose.
Alas, another Record Store Day is upon us. Tomorrow, April 19, is the party and we do encourage you to stop by your favorite independent shop and pick up a record or a dozen to keep the spirits moving. While we have no official PoB releases for the cause this year, several of our artists are pitching in.
Photos and details about our shows with Steve Gunn, Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band, Promised Land Sound, and Lavender Country at SxSW and our L.A. Weekender.
The PoB crew will be in Austin for SXSW (March 11-13) and in LA for our Ides of March Weekender (March 14-16). Read on for news about performances by Steve Gunn, Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band, Lavender Country, Promised Land Sound, Magnolia Electric Co./Hiss Golden Messenger, and friends.
Details about the PoB Ides of March Weekender at the Church on York in L.A. (March 14-16) featuring Steve Gunn, Chris Forsyth, the Songs: Molina tribute (with Hiss Golden Messenger’s M.C. Taylor), and Lavender Country’s first performance in almost 15 years. Also, info on upcoming separate shows and tours by Gunn, Forsyth, Promised Land Sound, and HGM.
HGM’s wintry masterpiece is now shipping and streaming for a limited time on Pitchfork Advance. Check out Uncut’s 9/10 review of the record, plus upcoming tour dates for HGM, Steve Gunn. Promised Land Sound, and Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band.
Our initial overview of PoB releases and artist on 2013 year-end lists (so far), including accolades from Uncut, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Urban Outfitters, Pitchfork, The Wire, Aquarium Drunkard, American Songwriter, eMusic, Buzzfeed, Matador, Grantland, et al. Thank you, friends!
Vinyl ships out today! Don’t miss tonight’s record release show in Philadelphia. If you need convincing, read on for some press love from Uncut and NPR, as well as some additional evidence of greatness.
… Wherein the curious can find full audio and photographic documentation of our PoB/WXYC Hopscotch Day Party. We’re also unveiling that day’s PoB Krab Koozie for sale to the general public, so if you like your drinks cold, please investigate.
For a limited time, Ad Hoc is streaming Solar Motel in its entirety. Watch the “Part I” video on Aquarium Drunkard, and read on for details on the record release party in Philadelphia on November 15.
