May 2012
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Lewis Pesacov catches up with LA Weekly
Pesacov, a member of the Black Iris Music Collective and a White Iris producer, talks with Maud of LA Weekly about his band, Fool’s Gold, as well as producing and composing for both commercial and personal use.
White Iris Joins Frenchkiss Label Group Family
In case you missed the news last week, Billboard announced the first labels joining Frenchkiss Label Group, including us!
Electric Guest's Wilcox Session
Just push play.
Bring on Summer & Party With Us on May 9th
I believe the picture speaks for itself. It’s going to be a fun one!
April 2012
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Win tickets to Guards' show at Mercury Lounge on...
It’s almost summertime. Come celebrate with Guards at Mercury Lounge this Thursday 4/26. We’re also giving a couple tickets away; just like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to enter (as you can see by the photo). You can also head here to buy tickets.
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It's 4/20 ... which means tomorrow is Record Store...
Happy 5th Anniversary, Record Store Day! Not sure what to do yet? Head here to find out what’s going on near you.
"The Dive" Video from Fool's Gold
If there’s any video that could make you wish it was summer, it’s this one. Alright warm weather, we’re ready for you (in NY at least). And while you’re dreaming of fun in the sun, head over to Pretty Much Amazing to see a review on Fool’s Gold’s latest album Leave No Trace.
How did Fletcher C. Johnson write "Messin' Up My...
First written in college, Fletch reworked it years later for this gem. Go download for free at Spinner!
And check out his tour dates here.
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Free download of Fletcher C. Johnson
Fletcher C. Johnson’s digital single is out now! Vinyl out in 1 week. Preview it by heading to RCRD LBL to download the title track “Messin’ Up My Mind”.
March 2012
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Stream Fletcher C. Johnson's Latest Tracks
Right here. The 7” & digital tracks will be released next week! We’ll post a link to order the vinyl on Facebook on April 3rd! And be sure to come to Union Pool on April 5th for the release party with Fletch, The Goddamn Rattlesnake & The Waivers! Only $5.
Tracks:
A: Messin’ Up My Mind
B: Lost My Head
Side B album artwork:
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2012 White Iris SXSW Showcase
See you in Austin.
21+/FREE/NO BADGE
February 2012
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Pitchfork Premier of FIDLAR's "Oh"
Just press play.
Stream White Rabbits' 'Milk Famous'
Thank you, NPR.
Black & White Iris Winter Newsletter
Our Winter Newsletter is here! View some awesome new work from Black Iris and catch up on a few things we have brewing over here at White Iris - including our upcoming vinyl release with White Rabbits, our SXSW party and Other Lives tour dates with, ahem, Radiohead.
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White Rabbits "Temporary" premiere on Rolling...
Rolling Stone premiered “Temporary”, the first single from the White Rabbits upcoming album Milk Famous. Head over there for a listen and download the track for free!
Pre-Order Milk Famous
Guards release "Do It Again" video
Guards just released this Soul Train-esque video for the rock pop anthem “Do It Again”. RIP Don Cornelius.
January 2012
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White Rabbits 'Milk Famous' pre-order & "Heavy...
You can pre-order Milk Famous when you head here. White Iris is super excited to be releasing the pink swirled vinyl in conjunction with TBD Records. Vinyl will be released by White Iris on 3.13.12 and includes a digital download card. Digital & CD will be released by TBD on 3.6.12. PLUS get an immediate download of “Heavy Metal” when you pre-order.
Be sure to check out...
HomeTown LA: FIDLAR
Converse & Filter Mag recently tied the knot to show you LA through artists’ eyes. Here FIDLAR performs “No Ass” in their studio in Highland Park. Punkin it.
Ride Channel's promo video features FIDLAR music
Ride Channel is the new skateboarding YouTube channel. & this promo video features FIDLAR’s “Wait for the Man”. FIDLAR + skateboarding = stellar.
Black Iris Pairs Up With Welcome To The West
Rachel Fannan - Let Me Sing You Love Songs from Welcome To The West on Vimeo.
One of the best vlogs around, Welcome to the West, recently met up with Black Iris’ own Rachel Fannan at Black Iris’ LA studios to record this lullaby of a song with a tragically romantic sound. Nice job Rachel, BI’s Micahel Harris, Brandon Intelligator & the West team!
Other Lives Tour Dates!
1/26 - Fassier Hall - Tulsa, OK
1/27 - The Blue Note - Oklahoma City, OK
2/6 - Jackpot Music Hall - Lawrence, KS
2/7 - Cicero’s - St Louis, MO
2/9 - 7th St Entry - Minneapolis
2/10 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago
2/11 - The Basement - Columbus, OH
2/13 - Asbury Hall at Babeville - Buffalo, NY (w/ Low Anthem)
2/14 - Drake - Toronto
2/15 - Sala Rossa - Montreal
2/16- Great Scott - Boston
2/17 -...
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FIDLAR, NYE, house parties & top punk band in LA
Who doesn’t love house parties? Certainly not FIDLAR. (sorry for the double negative q/a.) They created a storm on NYE 2012. AND they were recently called the top punk band in LA by LA Weekly’s West Coast Sound.
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MTV's 11 Artists to Watch in 2012
Electric Guest was recently named one of MTV’s top artists to watch in the new year, along with great artists such as Walk the Moon, Lana Del Rey, Frank Ocean and Alabama Shakes. Be sure to order their 7” vinyl ‘Troubleman / American Daydream’ from us!
December 2011
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Urban Outfitters' Music Mondays features FIDLAR...
Talk about a manic Monday, FIDLAR. Go grab your free “Oh” track here, as well as tracks from Chairs Missing, Porcelain Raft, Norse Horse and Dream Love.
Black Iris on Bands, Brands & Not Selling Out
Bon Iver was recently told he was “selling out” by partnering with Bushmills for a whiskey ad. (Interesting dialogue can be read here. A bit laughable at how The Avalanches take a liquor ad and jump to addiction, but Vernon plays it cool.) For a bit more on the band and brand relationship, this article is Billboard’s interview with our very own Daron Hollowell & Andy...
Guards' "Don't Wake The Dead"
….is Daytrotter’s Featured Video today!
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FIDLAR & VICE Premiere "Wake Bake Skate" Video
Let’s go snowboarding FIDLAR style …in a desert …with the grim reaper.
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Guards Release 'Do It Again / Feels Like That' on...
Head over to Pitchfork to immediately download the addictive “Do It Again”. You can also click the album artwork above to order the blue vinyl 7” through White Iris, & you’ll receive your digital downloads tomorrow!
November 2011
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Guards & Yours Truly Meet Again
Watch Guards perform “I See It Coming” for Yours Truly!. Go to Yours Truly’s facebook page to download this version of “I See It Coming” as well as “Swimming After Dark”.
Cristina Black's Holiday Present For You
Be merry & get your free download of Cristina Black’s ‘When I Think Of Christmas’!
Superhumanoids on Daytrotter
Hey hey Superhumanoids. Awesome Daytrotter session.
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Oberhofer 'Gotta Go' featured on RCRD LBL playlist
The “era’s most innovative programmer” Alexandra Patsavas (think The OC, Mad Men, Twilight) was asked by RCRD LBL to create the ultimate playlist. Her compilation includes Oberhofer’s ‘Gotta Go’ among other choice picks (snag Oberhofer’s 7” at White Iris’ online record shop). In good taste, Ms. Patsavas.
Read the article and download the...
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Other Lives to open for Radiohead
Yep, that’s right. Pitchfork has officially announced that Other Lives will open for Radiohead on the first leg of their U.S. Tour, which kicks off in February. Check out tour dates here, and get your tickets before they’re gone (ticket sales begin 11/12). You do not want to miss this!
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Radar Tip of the Day 88: FIDLAR
According to Matt Wilkinson of NME, FIDLAR “spent the whole of CMJ rolling around stages while off their heads, and generally being more bratty than most other bands allow themselves to be these days” which led him to conclude that they were one of the more interesting acts he saw. Take that, punks.
Pre-order Electric Guest's debut 7"!
Pre-order the 7”.
Not only is the artwork stunning with its mix of cubism and (Greek or Roman?) sculpture, the tracks are funkily upbeat and sound amazing, especially since they were produced by Danger Mouse. (I suggest you all go buy Rome.)
White Iris presents Electric Guest’s debut 7”:
Side A: Troubleman
Side B: American Daydream
Limited Edition 7”, White Vinyl
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Stream FIDLAR live at The Knitting Factory in BK!
Watch live streaming video from theknitbrooklyn at livestream.com
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Asa Taccone teams up with Charlotte Gainsbourg
Our mega talented friend Asa Taccone (of Electric Guest) wrote and is featured on Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new song ‘Anna’, from her upcoming album Stage Whisper. Click below to hear a teaser of the song!
Tomorrow Night (!) Guards on FUEL TV's The Daily...
Tomorrow night, Nov. 3rd. 11pm. FUEL TV. Put it in your Google calendar and set a reminder because Guards will be on FUEL TV’s The Daily Habit. As an added bonus, our favorite 24 actress Mary Lynn Rajskub will be on there as well as Jim Lindberg.
And don’t forget to check out the Guards’ recent Daytrotter session!
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FIDLAR on Spinner - Free Download
Head over to Spinner to see FIDLAR’s “Oh” featured as a free mp3 download.
October 2011
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CMJ Battle Wounds Heal & FIDLAR Comes Out On Top
We’ve been pretty clear about the amount of love we have for FIDLAR, but CMJ showed us how much EVERYONE loves FIDLAR. We already told you how Bill from Brooklyn Vegan chose FIDLAR as one of his CMJ Wednesday Nighttime Picks, but have you seen the New York Times review (picture above courtesy of the Times).
For those of you who weren’t at Cake Shop with us last Wednesday,...
FIDLAR's CMJ blitzkrieg gets hyped by Brooklyn...
These boys just can’t play enough CMJ shows (see schedule in previous post). Head over to Brooklyn Vegan to see a review on FIDLAR as well as the other LA bands playing the LA Chronic Party tonight! & you can download some tunes by the bands for your subway ride to Cake Shop.
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Guards (a "can't miss act") & Spin & CMJ 2011
Spin named Guards one of the “30 Can’t Miss Acts at CMJ 2011”. High praise considering there are over 1300 bands performing at CMJ. Be sure to catch them and our other superb artists at CMJ (schedule below).
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
4:15pm Guards @ Pianos
7:30pm FIDLAR @ Santos Party House
10pm FIDLAR @ Cake Shop, LA Chronic Party!
10:45 Guards @ Cake Shop, LA Chronic...
Can't get enough of Other Lives live videos on...
Other Lives - Dust Bowl III from HearYa.com on Vimeo.
We White Iris folks loves these videos, and this one is my personal fav. Head over to HearYa to see the rest of them and download the live tracks fo’ free.
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FIDLAR on Pitchfork
FIDLAR is featured on Pitchfork this week. Check it out here, and if you’re in NY this week, don’t miss the band play at CMJ. They’re set to play a host of shows, so take your pick… or come to all of them. See you there.
Black Iris' Fall 2011 Newsletter is here
Head over here to read Black Iris’ recent news, projects and events. Oh, and of course White Iris’ upcoming releases.
FIDLAR's "party romp...anthem for stoners"
Head over to Impose Magazine to read the blurb and listen to “Wake Bake Skate”.
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Free download from FIDLAR!
Other Lives' HearYa Live Session + Free Downloads
“Or maybe [their sound] is born from Great Plains and wide expanses where anything goes, but careful attention must be paid to crafting boundaries and structure in an otherwise open tapestry.” Head to HearYa to read the rest of the article as well as watch the videos and download the live recordings!
Oh, and don’t forget that Other Lives is opening for Mates of State tonight...
Other Lives Private Show- Black Iris Richmond
Come check out a private Other Lives show at Black Iris Richmond this Monday, October 10th! We’ll also be serving up tasty beverages and free slices from Pizza Tonight ’til the wells run dry! See you there!
Details:
Location: 3106 W. Leigh Street, Richmond VA
Date: Monday, October 10th
Start Time: 7pm (swing by early for food, drinks and hangs!)
Other Lives plays at...
September 2011
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FIDLAR kicks off New Music Television on Cull.tv →
We have this video on repeat. Go ahead, start your video playlist on cull.tv with FIDLAR’s “Wait for the Man”. And while you’re at it, check out cull.tv’s awesome review of LA’s finest.