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Archive for March, 2011

Customer Highlight — Expensive Looks

A brand new 7″ release from Group Tightener — the first-ever physical release by Expensive Looks (aka Alec Feld)!   The introductory 7-inch features two songs, with the B-side exclusive to this release. “Vanishers” is a hazy, slow-build of electronic loops and Alec Feld’s passionate croon, diping through the echoey peaks and valleys of a teen searcher’s bedroom wail. “Simon” gets a bit more sinister with off kilter samples mixing a criss cross of varient vocal attacks. The record is just a taste of the textured dance-oriented full length that will see its release on Group Tightener this summer.  Limited to 500 copies (and available for preorder now).

Customer Highlight — The Graduate

It was an extreme honor to have been chosen by American Dream Records to pressed their inaugural vinyl release – The Graduate‘s Only Every Time LP.

Formed in 2005, The Graduate quickly amassed a dedicated fanbase with their atmospheric, emotional brand of rock. Their self-released EP was the #1 most added album at CMJ (also landing the band in the magazine). After hitting  the Midwest tour circuit, the Graduate released their debut album, Anhedonia. The band lived on the road for the next two years, touring with Jack’s Mannequin, Secondhand Serenade,  Mayday Parade, Simple Plan, plus stints on Warped and Lollapalooza. After their label imploded, the Graduate soldiered on and caught the ear of Razor & Tie. The Graduate signed with the label in 2010 and hit the studio with Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive, Senses Fail) to record this gem — one of 2010’s essentials.  Originally only released on CD (and digitally), American Dream Records has put together several limited-run vinyl colors — available now.  Hit them up to order yours before they are gone!

New Discount Available!

Help spread the groove….and get a discount on your next order!  On your next record & jacket order, you can now earn a $25 discount on your order total by embedding our “Proudly Pressed By” badge somewhere on your jacket art!  (7″ and 12″ formats are eligible).  For more details on size and placement, please give Matt a call at (800) 295-0171 or drop him a line at matt@gottagrooverecords.com.

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Customer Highlight — The Mediums

Shiny Void Blues is The Mediums first 12″ released on their own private press label Electronic Voice Phenomena and Instrumental Trans-Communication (E.V.P / I.T.C).  Starting in April 2011 record heads can find this molten slab of smokey purple vinyl directly from the band (Email: pagan.surf@gmail.com) or from Chicago area independent record stores Hard Boiled Records, Permanent Records, Saki, and Reckless Records.

Customer Highlight — Juan Lee Reed

Juan Lee Reed a.k.a. J.Reed- is a superb trumpeter whose talent spans two and half decades. His home base is currently in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Indianapolis, IN, He was a self taught trumpeter at the age of thirteen. Among his music teachers is the international renowned Hugh Ragin. His formal music education has taken him from Metro State College to the University of Colorado Denver in the C.A.M. (College of Arts and Media) music program. J.Reed started out as a vocalist before choosing the trumpet as his primary passion. Currently J. Reed plays for the UCD Latin Jazz Ensemble called, “VOZ DE LA CLAVE”, under the direction of Pete Ellingson.

This brand new EP features producer Nofrendo —  you can purchase it through Chops Records now!

Customer Highlight — Menzingers

The Menzingers‘ second album, Chamberlain Waits will finally be available on vinyl soon, courtesy of Red Scare Industries!

The album will be available as a limited Record Store Day edition on blue wax on April 16, 2011, and also coming out 4/12 on black vinyl — you can pre-order the black vinyl  now.

After releasing an especially lauded EP and touring much of 2009, The Menzingers were dubbed a “Band You Need To Know” in 2010 by Alternative Press and subsequently released their debut full length, proving why.  On this record, The Menzingers combine everything from punk and hardcore to folk, creating an undeniably infectious hybrid of hits. And finally, this instant classic is available on vinyl!

Customer Highlight — Foxfires

Shipping today!  We just wrapped up pressing the brand new Foxfires 7″ EP.  7 tracks of pure Worcester hardcore!  You can preview the tracks online, and stay tuned to the band’s Bandcamp site for how you can grab one of these limited pressings on hunter orange wax!

Customer Highlight — Brothertiger

As with all Collective Crowd releases, Brothertiger‘s Point Of View EP was mastered specifically for vinyl to achieve optimum fidelity.  This Athens, Ohio group is for all fans of synth-pop / electronic music.  The Point Of View EP is limited to 300 copies and is available today!

www.collectivecrowdrecords.com

Customer Highlight — The Fleshtones

“Pardon us for living, but the graveyard is full.” Or so goes the title of a new documentary film telling the tale of The Fleshtones. While that sentiment is a bit tongue-in-cheek, it’s also true. The Fleshtones have been grinding out garage rock before garage rock was even called garage rock, and turning rock clubs like Max’s Kansas City into impromptu discos for over 30 years.

While chart hits and magazine covers weren’t to be their fate; a reputation as one of the the hardest working, most sincere rock bands on the planet was cultivated in the process. The result of that distinction is their new album Brooklyn Sound Solution featuring the legendary Lenny Kaye . In addition to his role as long-time guitarist for Patti Smith, Kaye also curated the seminal garage and psychedelic music compilations Nuggets.

Available through indie retailers nationally starting 03.15.11, you can pre-order now and get a free download!

Customer Highlight — Fat History Month

Fat History Month hails from Boston, and just released their debut 7″, Safe And Sound, in conjunction with Bedroom Suck Records on March 5.  Hit them up at one of their shows to grab a copy:

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