July 27th, 2007

The Week in Indie Music

Because you don’t have enough to read or listen to, I bring you some of the most interesting things I found going on this week:

  • The best podcast in indie music, Issue Oriented, just posted # 22 and it features Geoff Rickly (Thursday) and Jim Testa (Jersey Beat). Ronen, the show’s host is indie music’s most articulate voice. I haven’t tuned in yet, but I am sure Ronen asked Geoff about Thursday’s decision to put out a release back on Victory and their thoughts on being a free agent.
  • There are some great records out this week, but I just wanted everyone to check out the new Portugal the Man. I am a bit partial since I put out their vinyl, but this new album is incredible and I would love to see the band have a great first week. Although all of their other releases are on Emusic, this one isn’t yet.
  • Speaking of Emusic, they recently posted the 50 best Summer albums. Although, the Fresh Prince’s “Summer Time” isn’t on the list, there are some great albums by the Pixies, Spoon, White Stripes, Neko Case, Johnny Cash, and more. Check it out. I also recommend everyone listen to Adventures of Jet during the summer, it is essential summer listening!
  • The Sound Scene Revolution just posted a new podcast where they interview the fine, young men of the Lawrence Arms. They also have a contest where you can win a load of Asian Man Records’ releases.
  • Punknews.org starts a new feature, Vinyl File, where they discuss new and upcoming vinyl releases. The first one is posted here. Very cool!
  • Beggars Group (Matador, 4AD, XL) purchase 49% of Rough Trade. [Digital Music News]
  • Paul Resnikoff writes a very interesting piece on the need of labels to have diversifying revenue streams.
  • Tim Barry and Josh Small (two Suburban Home artists) to tour this fall with William Elliott Whitmore! Fuck yeah! We announce our 12th anniversary celebrations!
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Written by Virgil Dickerson

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  1. On July 30th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
    Chris Vandeviver said:

    Not in indie news, but Against Me! scanned 100,000 records, putting them at number 57 on the Billboard Top 200. As much flak as they’ve received, I’m pumped for them.

  2. On August 7th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
    Howdy Doody said:

    Scanned 100,000 copies in their third week? I think you may have some of your numbers mixed up.

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