i was just looking at our itunes store, and these are the three albums that “listeners also bought.” does that sound weird to anyone else?? those are not the “also boughts” listed under our other records. maybe that means we’re getting super popular and mainstream.

my girl just said, “that guy’s a turd - look at him” in reference to james blunt.

one of the problems with releasing records, especially releasing your own records, is money. it’s always money… well, i’ve decided that i’m tired of “cheaping out” on printing covers, etc. the next one is going to have great, exciting packaging and more. this is inspiring:

found at today and tomorrow.

i just finished working on a lengthy website project that had been floating around since july.  i’m super relieved to finally have completed it. PRISM index is a mixed-media art compilation that includes a CD, DVD, and big bound book of art from over fifty contributors. It look pretty intense - check it out!

a group of fine young men played an exquisite set of songs last night here in chicago.
please listen to their records if you have not done so already.
southeast engine.

today, we have become the loving owners of two tape dispensers from 1981. we made a special trip to get them, and so far it has been more than worth it. they are more photogenic than we could have ever imagined.

they are all packed up and waiting by the door for their big trip to the post office in the morning. now we keep our fingers crossed that they reach your city/country undamaged.

cats on fire - our temperance movement [album]
the mary onettes - islands [album]
kings of convenience - declaration of dependance [album]
afternoon naps - parade [album]
small brown bike - composite, volume one [7"]
hari and aino - a considerate kind of home [7"]
the legends - over and over [album]
the radio dept. - david [single]

most anticipated releases of 2010?
starlet - songs for the pathetically hapless
the radio dept. - clinging to a scheme