RELEASE: Lady Genius

The rumors are true, Gold Robot Records has another new release! Coming on the heels of the already-sold-out Bonnie Prince Billy vinyl single, we're proud to present the first 10-inch record of GRR's brief history. San Francisco's very own Lady Genius offer up this 6-song gem of an EP, featuring stunning artwork and red colored vinyl in a limited pressing of 500 copies. Details and a full tracklist can be found here.

Buy your very own copy of the beautiful EP here. Each vinyl purchase includes a digital download code for the entire album. (If you're a digital-only kind of person, it's already up on iTunes, eMusic, and many other fine digital retailers.) Also, cruise on over to the esteemed Deli SF and cast a vote for Lady Genius is their "Band of the Month" poll.

Free MP3 sample to boot!
::: Lady Genius - New York Through York

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MUSIC: Sweetie

Time for another release from Gold Robot Records, this time from San Francisco's very own Sweetie. The 4 song EP, titled Saturdays, will officially drop on May 27th. It is being released on red colored vinyl in a limited run of 500 copies with hand-screened covers. See more details here. Jen Chochinov of Wiretap sums up Sweetie's sound nicely:

"To me Sweetie is the quintessential Indie pop/rock band. Catchy, catchy guitar & synth hooks with really sweet, laid back vocals. Omar's vocals remind me of a slightly softer and more soothing Ira Kaplan (of Yo La Tengo), and I was bobbing my head in total joy.
Their brand of indie rock is the kind I can listen to non-stop – it was like that feeling when you're on a road trip and you chance upon an awesome college radio station that is playing everything you want to hear exactly how you want to hear it. Sweetie brought back the joy of new band discovery for me, and for that I say thank you."

Here's a free track off of the Saturdays EP (get a copy for yourself pronto).

::: Sweetie - Killing the Crown

Pre-order the vinyl EP for only 5 bucks. Each purchase also receives a digital download code for mp3's of the entire release.

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RELEASE: The Parish (Storm Driven Bird EP)

Gold Robot Records is pleased to announce the newest addition (GRR004) to their catalog. This vinyl/digital release is an EP by The Parish (out of Oakland) titled Storm Driven Bird. Here's the stats:

+ limited edition (500)
+ 33RPM 7-inch record (pilsner colored translucent vinyl)
+ officially drops on December 18th, but you can pre-order it now.
+ all artwork done by Ian Umlauf (Brooklyn, NY)

Venerable online mag Deli SF recently described their sound: "The Parish have an interesting blend of new(er) and old, that feels familiar but never photocopied". And, of course, this is their strongest release yet.

Tracklist:
A1 - Through the Boughs
A2 - Humboldt County Line [stream]
B1 - Wishbook [stream]
B2 - Dummy in Trouble [stream]

And here's a free MP3, courtesy of the band.

::: The Parish - Dummy in Trouble (f/ Storm Driven Bird EP)

Pre-order the album now. Each 7-inch vinyl includes a digital download code for the entire release. I promise you'll love it.

Also, don't forget that Gold Robot Records has screened some new t-shirts! Limited to 30 total, it features the GRR logo (designed by DJG) in two-color (yellow and black) hand-placed. These hand-screened shirts are on American Apparel Athletic Grey Tri-blend Tees in both men's and women's sizes (see here for a picture). Order one for only 13 bucks here.

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