February 2012
60 posts
sonovolaf:
the saddest landscape - after the lights
Anonymous asked: What sxsw looking like for you guys?
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Banner Pilot- Heart Beats Pacific & Code Orange...
Banner Pilot: Heart Beats Pacific
I’ve slept on these guys for a few years now. Not sure what finally inspired me to check it out but it’s so good! I’ve only heard this one so I don’t have much to compare it to, but there’s a STRONG Dillinger 4 Civil War vibe going on which is an awesome thing in my eyes. A little Dear Landlord too, but more polished and less rough...
sonovolaf:
the saddest landscape - after the lights
Anonymous asked: Andy, skramz won't make you rich and popular.
If You Want Em, Do It
Topshelf has 1 extra copy of the After the Lights 1st press orange w/ black left in the store now plus only 2 copies of the new half red/half clear repress color. So if you want either, now’s the time:
http://www.topshelfrecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-saddest-landscape-after-the-lights-lp
Cheers,
TSL
i-see-everything asked: Got my record today, it's been on repeat for a while now. It's truly excellent work. Please, please come out west.
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After the Lights Repress
You guys don’t mess around with your vinyl. Records only been technically out for a few days but all the LP’s are gone as of today. Topshelf just posted up a 2nd pressing of it on some new colors HERE.
Thanks again for all of your support everyone.
pushbarmantoopenoldwounds asked: Convince Matsuri to stay back together and then do a split with them!
nihcolas asked: the new record is incredible. Cannot wait for my physical copy to arrive. You guys are great.
Anonymous asked: I want to have all the variations of your vinyl. Help me outtttt
jimmyapril asked: you guys gonna do slipmats again any time soon? im dying to get one
new merch in our store. (and more flask fun)
so while we appreciate greatly all of you who ordered the new LP direct from topshelf (and encourage you to still do so), we realize that some of you like supporting us directly and have been long time mail order customers of ours, so with that in mind we are offering After the Lights direct from us, along with a couple different package deals.
we only have a limited amount, and sadly can not...
aintnochickenwing asked: Are you excited that trophy scars are releasing alphabet alphabets on vinyl. I know I am!
Anonymous asked: what color will be in record stores?
alexsorenson asked: Is 'After the Lights' colored if I buy it from a record store? Or just black?
derrickshanholtzer asked: Is "After the Lights" streaming anywhere? Didn't see it on your bandcamp.
Topshelf Records: The Saddest Landscape's "After... →
topshelfrecords:
After the Lights is available everywhere today! Woo! All pre-orders and advance downloads of the record have been sent out so keep an eye on your mailbox / inbox! In celebration of the release, we’ve got a pretty awesome video to unveil. Here’s a few words from the band about it:
Our…
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melonsky asked: I asked the question about splits and aaron responded with "this is aaron, i play drums. I honestly am stumped on this one because everyone i can think of that i’d want to do it with has already released something on vinyl. Who do YOU think we should do it with? help a guy out here" 2 people replied Rookie Town and I would agree that it would be really cool if you did a split with...
robthearchitect asked: Hey guys! I know you have a show in the Boston area coming up with The World is a Beautiful Place, but when/where is it!? I can't seem to remember, and I can't find it anywhere I look. Thank you!
thejoyigaveup asked: Thoughts on The Number 12 Looks Like You?
Anonymous asked: So Lightly Thrown...a nod to the "heavy words are so lightly thrown" line in What Difference Does It Make by The Smiths?
shotgunlarry asked: Just tour. Tour where you can. You'll get everywhere soon enough. People can chill.
melonsky asked: Random question of curiosity: If you could do a split with any band that is active but has not released anything on vinyl yet who would it be and why? Also who please say who answered.
boldnative asked: You have no idea how pumped i am for this release. Plenty of appreciation over here in Australia. Are you guys ever considering coming over? Cause i know the La Dispute and Touche guys come over here heaps, so getting a good show will be easy for you!
Anonymous asked: have the preorders shipped? should i have mine yet?
eyehatecody asked: Probably an idiotic question and I probably know the answer... But any chance you might still have some copies of the split with the Tremendous Scaliwags?
potoman asked: Guys, I love the flask (and the record & the t-shirt, I'm a consumer whore!) but it's so big, I'm gonna turn into The Saddest Alcoholic. At least it comes with a FDA warning "This heals nothing"
The Saddest Landscape's "After the Lights" gets an... →
bad-winter asked: press another pinwheel one with different colors!
zacisamushmouth asked: what does a guy gotta do to bring you guys to buffalony.
Anonymous asked: Are all of the pinwheel vinyl sold out or will you guys be bringing some to shows?
shambles-weareallinshambles asked: do you guys have any shows in the Illinois area any time soon?
The Saddest Landscape's "After The Lights" record...
topshelfrecords:
Fresh off a week at SXSW, The Saddest Landscape will be throwing a record release show at The Space in Hamden, CT on March 18th. Get your info / tickets below!
Event page: http://on.fb.me/wuqMQt
Pre-Sale Tix: http://bit.ly/yWS8JS
If you’re in CT, you can also buy tickets in person at Redscroll Records.
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After the Lights record release w/ Loma Prieta,...
Event page: http://on.fb.me/wuqMQt
Pre-Sale Tix: http://bit.ly/yWS8JS
If you’re in CT, you can also buy tickets at Redscroll Records.
New Grabs: Ed Gein, Coliseum, Envy, Polar Bear...
Been slacking again on vinyl posts for this blog, but in my defense, I hadn’t gotten anything new until this past weekend. Here’s what I picked up:
Polar Bear Club: Clash Battle Guilt Pride
I’ve been on a gruff punk kick the past few months- the new Nothington, Red City Radio and now this have been getting a lot of plays. I was never a huge PBC fan prior to this one, but clash...
The Saddest Landscape Discuss New Album
propertyofzack:
The Saddest Landscape will be releasing After The Lights on February 14th via Topshelf Records. Vocalist Andy Maddox recently did an interview to discuss the new album, its early leak, and the artwork behind it. You can check out the full interview here and a snippet of it below by clicking “Read More.”
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Anonymous asked: What shops do you buy vinyl from? Help a n00b out please
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Tour/Post-Tour Grabs
So it’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything so I’m just going to list somethings I picked up while on tour and since I got back.
Botch - An Anthology of Dead Ends
This is one of my favorite records. Ever. When we stayed over in Brighton I peaked through our host’s collection and offered to take this off his hands. So fair warning: none of your collections are...