Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman (1941–2021)

Michael Chapman was a hero and friend to so many, including us, moving with unmatched grace, vigor, and gruff humor within and beyond his songs and those he inspired from others. We are devastated to hear of his passing today. It was truly an honor working with him on his final two studio albums, “50” and “True North.” Words are failing us right now, but we’ll share more soon. Until then, here are some of his own, from his parable “The Prospector” on “50.” Raise a glass of red, tell a story about him, and keep listening. Goodbye, my friend.

Uncut Presents: The Paradise of Bachelors Sessions.

We’re thrilled to partner with our friends at Uncut Magazine on a series of lockdown sessions with James Elkington, Itasca, Jake Xerxes Fussell, and Michael Chapman. All four artists have taped the sessions live from their respective lockdown retreats, exclusively for Uncut.

Michael Chapman’s True North Is Out Today Worldwide.

Michael Chapman’s masterful new album True North is out today worldwide, now available to stream, download, and purchase from your favorite ethereal or concrete marketplace. Read on for the rapturous praise from the likes of The Wire, MOJO, Uncut, The Guardian, Associated Press, Pitchfork, and more, and check out the unboxing video of the wine-red edition of the LP.

MMXVIII End Times: Lists + Playlists of the Annus Horribilis.

As 2018 comes to a close, we are proud to look back on a year of seven new PoB releases and feel honored to have worked with so many inspiring artists. Proud sensations! Several releases from our 2018 catalog were highlighted on notable Best of 2018 lists, so we’d like to say thanks to the authors for their consideration and kind words. Also, check out our “MMXVIII End Times” Playlist.

Gruß vom Krampus Sale: 20% off PoB Catalog through December 16th.

‘Tis the season to give records to beloved friends and family (and to yourself too.) In lieu of the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we prefer to observe Krampus Day (honoring the Central European folkloric anti-Santa critter). To celebrate, all catalog items in the PoB store will be discounted 20% through Sunday, December 16th. Use the coupon code KRAMPUS during checkout.

Michael Chapman Announces True North + Shares “It’s Too Late” via Billboard.

The masterful follow-up to his universally celebrated 2017 album 50True North finds the elder statesman of British songwriting and guitar plumbing an even deeper deep and honing an ever keener edge to his iconic writing. Once again Steve Gunn produces and plays guitar, and Bridget St John sings, with cellist Sarah Smout and legendary pedal steel player BJ Cole. Hear “It’s Too Late” via Billboard, check out the limited red-wine vinyl, and pre-order.

Michael Chapman: True North (PoB-044)

The masterful follow-up to his universally celebrated 2017 album 50, Michael Chapman’s True North finds the elder statesman of British songwriting and guitar plumbing an even deeper deep and honing an ever keener edge to his iconic writing. This authoritative set of predominantly new, and utterly devastating, songs hews to a more intimate sonic signature—more atmospheric, textural, and minimalist than 50, stately and melancholy in equal measure. Steve Gunn produces and plays guitar, and Bridget St John sings, with cellist Sarah Smout and legendary pedal steel player BJ Cole.