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Record Store Day is April 21, 2012
SPECIAL RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE!
Left & Right Vol. 2 was recorded at Music Millennium and Newbury Comics!
The original idea for Record Store Day was conceived by Chris Brown, and was founded in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally.
This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists in the United States and in various countries across the globe make special appearances and performances. Festivities include performances, cook-outs, body painting, meet & greets with artists, parades, djs spinning records and on and on.
“SEPTEMBER” PREMIERE! BRAND NEW MUSIC FROM THE SHINS
The Shins chose www.recordstoreday.com to premiere their brand new song, “SEPTEMBER”, the B-side of the “Simple Song” 7” single that will be in stores next week, and a little appetizer for their March 20 full length Port of Morrow. Check out the Video at http://www.recordstoreday.com!
Grammys and Valentines SALE!
Great titles at great prices!
Gregg Allman - Low Country Blues $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Tori Amos - Night Of Hunters $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Vince Gill - Guitar Slinger $6.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Warren Haynes - Man in Motion $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Alison Krauss and Union Station - Paper Airplanes $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Lady Gaga - Born This Way $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers - Rare Bird Alert $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Muppets - Soundtrack $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Nirvana - Nevermind $6.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals $6.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - This Is Somewhere $6.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Sting - The Best Of 25 Years $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
TV on the Radio - Night Types of Light $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Kanye West & Jay Z - Watch The Throne $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Lucinda Williams - Blessed $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Betty Wright & The Roots - Betty Wright: The Movie $9.99 (2/5 - 2/14)
Ryan Adams - Ashes & Fire $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
The Decemberists - The King Is Dead $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Coldplay - Parachutes $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Coldplay - Viva La Vida $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Coldplay - X&Y $6.99 (2/5 - 2/19)
Sale starts 2-5/in-store purchases only
Heartless Bastards Have A Heart
The Heartless Bastards have a brand new album coming out on that most smoochy of holidays: Valentines Day. It may be a made up holiday, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t play along, and it doesn’t mean you have to give the same old cheesy card—the Heartless Bastards and participating stores will have a HEARTLESS BASTARDS VALENTINE’S DAY CARD, complete with a download of a Heartless Bastards track, and a coupon for the new album, ARROW, when it comes out on 2/14. The cards made their debut on 1/24, giving you plenty of time to figure out which Valentine you’ll be sharing it with.
YOU SHOULDA LISTENED (AND NOW YOU CAN)
You may have missed some of 2011’s best releases, but Alternative Distribution Alliance and some of your favorite record labels have teamed up to point out a few, and they're on sale now (through 2/13) for just $10.99 each!
AND DON’T FORGET TO ENTER THE RECORDSTOREDAY.COM CONTEST TO WIN A TURNTABLE FROM PRO-JEKT AUDIO ALONG WITH A VINYL GOODIE BAG!
IN 2011, YOU SHOULDA LISTENED:
Panda Bear TOMBOY; Toro Y Moi UNDERNEATH THE PINE; John Maus WE MUST BECOME THE PITILESS...; The Kills BLOOD PRESSURES; Arctic Monkeys SUCK IT AND SEE; Tom Waits BAD AS ME; Wilco THE WHOLE LOVE; Laura Marling A CREATURE I DON’T KNOW; Real Estate DAYS; Wild Beasts SMOTHER; Cass McCombs WIT’S END; Frank Turner ENGLAND KEEP MY BONES; Iceage NEW BRIGADE; Cake SHOWROOM OF COMPASSION; Puro Instinct HEADBANGERS IN ECSTASY; Destroyer KAPUTT; Telekinesis 12 DESPERATE STRAIGHT LINES; Wye Oak CIVILIAN; Wild Flag WILD FLAG; Evidence CATS & DOGS; Grieves TOGETHER/APART; Atmosphere THE FAMILY SIGN; Bright Eyes THE PEOPLE’S KEY; Julianna Barwick THE MAGIC PLACE; Bon Iver BON IVER; Okkervil River I AM VERY FAR; War on Drugs THE SLAVE AMBIENT; Zola Jesus CONATUS; Explosions in the Sky TAKE CARE, TAKE CARE, TAKE CARE; Fleet Foxes HELPLESSNESS BLUES; The Head and the Heart THE HEAD AND THE HEART; Mister Heavenly OUT OF LOVE; Shabazz Palaces BLACK UP; Washed Out WITHIN AND WITHOUT; Mogwai HARDCORE WILL NEVER DIE, BUT YOU WILL; Dum Dum Girls ONLY IN DREAMS, Glen Campbell GHOST ON THE CANVAS
Amnesty International - Chimes of Freedom- Songs of Bob Dylan
Check out the back story behind the creation of Chimes of Freedom for Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Preview and Purchase - Chimes of Freedom - Songs of Bob Dylan
2012 four CD collection containing music from Patty Smith, Rise Against, Pete Townshend, Diana Krall, My Morning Jacket, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Jackson Browne, Sugarland, Joan Baez, Flogging Molly, Joe Perry, Bad Religion and many others. Two iconic forces that have impacted the past 50 years -- the life-saving human rights activism of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Amnesty International and the incomparable artistry of Bob Dylan -- are being saluted by musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International.
Wilco & Popeye - "Dawned On Me"
"Dawned On Me" from Wilco's Grammy-nominated new record "The Whole Love." This collaboration with King Features presents the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in more than 30 years. Directed by Darren Romanelli.
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Music New Releases 2-7-12
Van Halen - Different Kind Of TruthNew CD: $15.93 $14.34 Van Halen's first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band's classic multi-platinum album 1984. |
Van Halen - Different Kind Of TruthNew CD: $18.92 $17.03 VAN HALEN - A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH DELUXE EDITION Includes 13-song CD + Bonus DVD featuring 3 BRAND NEW acoustic performance videos "The Downtown Sessions." |
Paul Mccartney - Kisses On The BottomNew CD: $14.97 $13.47 Kisses On The Bottom is a collection of standards Paul grew up listening to in his childhood as well as the two new McCartney compositions "My Valentine" and "Only Our Hearts." With the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall and her band--as well as guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, McCartney's new album is a deeply personal journey through classic American compositions that, in some cases, a young Paul first heard his father perform on piano at home. The full track listing reveals that Paul has been both reverent and adventurous in his song choices. |
Paul Mccartney - Kisses On The BottomNew CD: $19.97 $17.97 DELUXE EDITION PACKAGE INCLUDES BONUS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF SELECTIONS FROM PAUL McCARTNEY'S PERFORMANCE AT CAPITOL STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA. |
Bahamas - BarchordsNew CD: $11.92 $10.73 Bahamas is the musical pseudonym of Toronto-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Afie Jurvanen, whose disarmingly forthright, captivatingly melodic songs have already earned him both a devoted fan base and a significant amount of critical acclaim on both sides of the border. |
Air - Le Voyage Dans La LuneNew CD: $16.97 $15.27 Digital: $9.99 Spurred on by their work on this short movie, AIR decided to develop the project into a full album inspired by the film. Expanding the original musical themes beyond cinematic instrumentals, the album also features the vocal talents of Au Revoir Simone and Victoria Legrand (Beach House). The band's lunar fascinations have been evident since the beginning of their career with the release of the seminal 1998 classic Moon Safari. Now in 2012 Nicolas and JB have returned to explore the further regions of their very unique musical "space." |
Air - Le Voyage Dans La LuneNew CD: $20.97 $18.87 Digital: $9.99 Revered Parisian electronic duo AIR (Nicolas Godin and JB Dunckel) were asked to compose an original score for the restored version of the classic 1902 silent film `Le Voyage Dans La Lune' (A Trip To The Moon) by Georges Méliès |
Dr Dog - Be The VoidNew CD: $15.97 $14.37 Beloved Philadelphia band Dr. Dog release a staggering burst of vital rock n roll with their 2012 record, Be The Void. The album is the raucous follow up to the group s critically lauded Shame, Shame. Having evolved from a band whose primary creative outlet was the album making process into one that favored the energy of their live performances, Dr. Dog knew they wanted to document the new dynamic they had developed on the road. Tracking live in the studio and turning up the guitars, the band has delivered a truly great cathartic rock n roll album played with near reckless abandon and passion, blending their early punk infused energy with the songwriting craft that made Fate and Shame, Shame fan favorites. |
Ben Kweller - Go Fly A KiteNew CD: $14.97 $13.47 Digital: $9.99 Go Fly A Kite marks the triumphant return of Ben Kweller and the debut release of his label, The Noise Company. From the dynamic electric riff in "Mean To Me," to the closing upbeat declaration of "You Can Count On Me," Go Fly A Kite exhibits Kweller's signature genre-jumping blend of Alt Rock, Piano Ballads and Folk Music. |
Sharon Van Etten - TrampNew CD: $14.97 $13.47 The shimmering sound of Tramp both defies and illuminates the unsteadiness of a life in flux. During the 14 months of scattered recording sessions, Sharon Van Etten was without a home - crashing with friends and spreading out her possessions between various locations. |
Movie New Releases 2-7-12
Owl City - Owl City: Live From Los AngelesNew Blu-Ray: $19.97 Eagle Rock Entertainment will bring the concert film Owl City: Live from Los Angeles to Blu-ray. |
Tv On The Radio - Nine Types Of LightNew DVD: $24.92 $22.43 Nine Types of Light, the amazing visual component to TV on The Radio s acclaimed album Nine Types of Light was nominated for the 2012 GRAMMY Award in the category of Best Long Form Music Video. |
- Lady & The TrampNew Blu-Ray: $39.99 all in love with Walt Disney's Beloved Classic, Lady and the Tramp! Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation, unforgettable songs and one of the greatest love stories of all time. |
- Lady & The TrampNew Blu-Ray: $44.99 Fall in love with Walt Disney's Beloved Classic, Lady and the Tramp! Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation, unforgettable songs and one of the greatest love stories of all time. |
- Very Harold & Kumar ChristmasNew Blu-Ray: $35.99 Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrive at Kumar’s door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold’s house ends with the “high grade” contents – and Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree – going up in smoke. |
- Very Harold & Kumar Christmas 3dNew Blu-Ray: $44.95 Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrive at Kumar’s door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold’s house ends with the “high grade” contents – and Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree – going up in smoke. |
- Star Wars Lego: The Padawan MenaceNew Blu-Ray: $14.99 The Padawan Menace is a LEGO-brick non-canon thirty-minute TV special. It aired on the television channel Cartoon Network |
- Jazz Singer (1959)New DVD: $14.98 $13.48 *Includes Featurette on Restoration and Still Gallery! The groundbreaking physical comedy of Jerry Lewis has earned him the undisputed moniker of The King of Comedy. While the vast majority of Lewis extraordinary body of work is readily available, The Jazz Singer a rare dramatic performance, produced as a special for NBC s Lincoln-Mercury Startime TV series hasn t been seen since its original 1959 airing. |