watch out boy, she'll chew you up.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Raconteur news
The Raconteurs are happy to announce that in one week’s time their second album, entitled Consolers Of The Lonely, will be available EVERYWHERE Tuesday, March 25th.
“Album” meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and “everywhere” meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstores, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band’s own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn’t move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can).
It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.
The album was mastered and completed in the first week of March. It was then taken immediately to a vinyl pressing plant. Then to a CD pressing plant. Then preparations to sell it digitally began. March 25th became the soonest date to have it available in EVERY FORMAT AT ONCE. The band have done no interviews or advertisements for this record before this announcement.
The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding it’s availability, reception or perception.
With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important “first week sales”. We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it’s first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it.
Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks. Musically this album will be the same as the band created it no matter what format it is purchased in (The sound quality of each format however, is a different story. The Raconteurs recommend hearing it on vinyl, but the choice is of course up to the listener).
The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band’s website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as an mp3 at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there.
The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album’s imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans. Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn’t want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It’s not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theater. Which for the album’s creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener.
There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, “Salute Your Solution”, on the 25th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day!
We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once.
Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy Consolers Of The Lonely.
Sincerely,
The Raconteurs
“Album” meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and “everywhere” meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstores, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band’s own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn’t move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can).
It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.
The album was mastered and completed in the first week of March. It was then taken immediately to a vinyl pressing plant. Then to a CD pressing plant. Then preparations to sell it digitally began. March 25th became the soonest date to have it available in EVERY FORMAT AT ONCE. The band have done no interviews or advertisements for this record before this announcement.
The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding it’s availability, reception or perception.
With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important “first week sales”. We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it’s first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it.
Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks. Musically this album will be the same as the band created it no matter what format it is purchased in (The sound quality of each format however, is a different story. The Raconteurs recommend hearing it on vinyl, but the choice is of course up to the listener).
The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band’s website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as an mp3 at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there.
The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album’s imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans. Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn’t want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It’s not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theater. Which for the album’s creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener.
There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, “Salute Your Solution”, on the 25th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day!
We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once.
Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy Consolers Of The Lonely.
Sincerely,
The Raconteurs
Sunday, March 16, 2008
new music
I got some new music over the past week and I'm surprised by what I like.
First of all, I am a big fan of this band:
And I was excited to hear that they were working on a new album. THIRD is the name of it. For their previous two studio albums Portishead had really good beats, interesting sounds and samples, but on THIRD they're a little lacking. I'm hoping it's not mastered so all the levels are off... we'll see once it's officially released.
Then there's these guys:
I was a fan of their first album two years ago. It got a lot of play immediately and then it got to be too much. I was hoping they would be stepping it up for their second album, but no such luck. Simple beats, simple structures all around. It's not terrible, but there is no new ground cover on this sophomore album. Odd Couple...
And the big surpirse:
Holy Crap. I enjoy Jamie Lidell's debut album Multiply. Wasn't crazy about it, but I listen to it every now and again and find myself bobbing my head to it... but JIM - I'm amazed by the sound he has developed. Jamie Lidell has officially crossed over into Motown territory. Smooth and soulful with plenty of handclaps, jazz piano and backup singers to make it sound like Barry Gordy was lending a helping hand in the creation of this album. It's not my usual cup o' tea... but I really love it.
First of all, I am a big fan of this band:
And I was excited to hear that they were working on a new album. THIRD is the name of it. For their previous two studio albums Portishead had really good beats, interesting sounds and samples, but on THIRD they're a little lacking. I'm hoping it's not mastered so all the levels are off... we'll see once it's officially released.
Then there's these guys:
I was a fan of their first album two years ago. It got a lot of play immediately and then it got to be too much. I was hoping they would be stepping it up for their second album, but no such luck. Simple beats, simple structures all around. It's not terrible, but there is no new ground cover on this sophomore album. Odd Couple...
And the big surpirse:
Holy Crap. I enjoy Jamie Lidell's debut album Multiply. Wasn't crazy about it, but I listen to it every now and again and find myself bobbing my head to it... but JIM - I'm amazed by the sound he has developed. Jamie Lidell has officially crossed over into Motown territory. Smooth and soulful with plenty of handclaps, jazz piano and backup singers to make it sound like Barry Gordy was lending a helping hand in the creation of this album. It's not my usual cup o' tea... but I really love it.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
mid March 2008
There has been a lot of good music released lately. There has been a lot of good music pre-released/leaked lately as well... so it's a good time for music.
SXSW is happening this week - and being in Portland, OR (the NW Austin) I feel a little out of it.
Seems I'm in flux.
My day job, while the work environment is fine - is getting monotonous. I spend the majority of my 9 hour workday sitting in front of a computer looking for something to keep me entertained. The worst part of it is I have things I can be doing (writing reviews, researching writing assignments, etc) but I'm not motivated to do any of it while I sit at my work desk. I try to manufacture the feeling of motivation, but I have found no successful way to do it.
The Portland Neutrino Project opens in two weeks, which will certainly keep me busy - and I just started shooting the opening credit sequences. My plan for them is pretty big and will take a lot of work to complete. I'm hoping to get it done in the next 9 days. All the actors are coupled up and we shoot a genre-specific "scene" for their opening credits. It makes sense in my head, but is hard to explain. Hopefully I'll complete it and post it here in the next two weeks.
We also have a long-form show called SWINGERS opening this Saturday night. I don't expect much of a turn out for it, but you never know. I'm looking forward to having a run of longform shows again, but I know it will be difficult to retain that energy if the houses are small. Hopefully people will be interested. We'll see...
It's rainy.
Afterall, it is Portland.
PS - I'm pretty sure this is for real - and it makes me laugh.
SXSW is happening this week - and being in Portland, OR (the NW Austin) I feel a little out of it.
Seems I'm in flux.
My day job, while the work environment is fine - is getting monotonous. I spend the majority of my 9 hour workday sitting in front of a computer looking for something to keep me entertained. The worst part of it is I have things I can be doing (writing reviews, researching writing assignments, etc) but I'm not motivated to do any of it while I sit at my work desk. I try to manufacture the feeling of motivation, but I have found no successful way to do it.
The Portland Neutrino Project opens in two weeks, which will certainly keep me busy - and I just started shooting the opening credit sequences. My plan for them is pretty big and will take a lot of work to complete. I'm hoping to get it done in the next 9 days. All the actors are coupled up and we shoot a genre-specific "scene" for their opening credits. It makes sense in my head, but is hard to explain. Hopefully I'll complete it and post it here in the next two weeks.
We also have a long-form show called SWINGERS opening this Saturday night. I don't expect much of a turn out for it, but you never know. I'm looking forward to having a run of longform shows again, but I know it will be difficult to retain that energy if the houses are small. Hopefully people will be interested. We'll see...
It's rainy.
Afterall, it is Portland.
PS - I'm pretty sure this is for real - and it makes me laugh.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
say yea
I haven't been big into Yeasayer. I thought the album they released last year was pretty good, but it wasn't one that I wanted to listen to over and over.
The current take away show makes me want to listen to the album again and hopefully get into it a little more.
The current take away show makes me want to listen to the album again and hopefully get into it a little more.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Evangelical Headlights
Evangelicals are currently touring this Country with the Headlights.
The two bands have done covers of each other's songs... it looks like they're in Loooove. oooooohhhhhhh:
The two bands have done covers of each other's songs... it looks like they're in Loooove. oooooohhhhhhh:
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