04 Aug 2008, Posted by Nathan in Interstates, Max Justus, State Bird, 0 Comments

Press: State Bird, Interstates, and Max Justus

We have been getting some reviews of State Bird’s new single and MP3 of the month. We are going to be releasing the entire 4 New Songs ep on Monday August 18th from our website.

From Tuneage

“I Don’t Love U Anymore” comes off their upcoming EP 4 New Songs and does a great job of showcasing what the band does well. Plus, for a title that implies downtrodden subject matter, the song is surprisingly bouncy, and I think it’s a great song for the pre-Friday blues.

Full Review: Here

From Mixtape Maestro:

Sampling musical textures from the Caribbean, South Africa and other sources of exotic noise, “Anymore” makes the always-awkward confessional ring with a jangly, effervescent glee.

Full Review: Here

Interstates debut record Run Run was reviewed by our French friends Beehave.fr

In French:

Run Run illuminera votre été de moments forts dans n’importe quel contexte, et il y a fort à parier que vous deviendrez vite accros aux souvenirs qu’évoqueront pour vous les géniales mélodies de cet album.

Translation:

Run Run will illuminate your summer(s) with powerfull moments whatever you go through, whatever you’re up to, and wherever you are. And you can bet you’ll get hooked to all the memories those marvelous tunes will print into you.

Full Review: French / English Translation

Our newest artist Max Justus got a review of his first single called Seven. A Limmerick Ox called it:

With backbeats steadier than the Rock of Gibraltar, synth pads glowing like sharp, glittering neon, and keystrikes coming at you like laser beams, it’s your smooth, sunglasses-at-night theme for whenever it’s just you against the naked city.

Full Review: Here

29 Jul 2008, Posted by Nathan in Interstates, State Bird, 0 Comments

Press: State Bird and News: Interstates

State Bird has been getting a little bit more press lately. It doesn’t hurt that you can download a new track called I Don’t Love U Anymore from our MP3 of the Month Series that we started recently. It is also featured on their new ep called 4 New Songs. Another new song from the EP is available from My Old KY Blog. We will posting all the songs from the ep for download in the coming weeks.

New Press:

Instrumental Analysis:

You have hollering, chants, horns and intermittent walls of sound. Throw in some Pilgrims and you’d have one hell of a party.

Full Article: Here

Quiet Color:

I never thought I’d like a track called “I Saw the Light” not by Bat for Lashes. My itunes is confused.

Full Article: Here

Photo: Interstates at recent show at Louisville record store Ear X Tacy

Interstates debut record Run Run is now available for download from Itunes.They have also finished posting all the parts of their tour documentary which you can watch here.

10 Jul 2008, Posted by Nathan in Interstates, 0 Comments

Shows: Interstates at Ear-X-Tacy

Interstates are playing Indie Day at Ear-X-Tacy Records in their hometown of Louisville, KY this Saturday, July 12th. Go out and celebrate one of America’s last really great independent record stores. Heck its even free and part of the day there is even a discount on vinyl.  Enjoy.

Don’t forget to download Interstates- Song of the Month fom June called Welcome Insight.

04 Jul 2008, Posted by Nathan in Interstates, State Bird, 0 Comments

State Bird: Daytrotter and new songs

State Bird just released a recording session for Daytrotter.com. For those not familar with the site they have bands come in and record 4 songs live and post a new band Monday – Friday.  State Bird did new versions of Marching Through The Wilderness, The Golden Glowing Mask, I Saw The Light, and The Hollerin’ Mountains. Here is what daytrotter had to say about them:

But mostly, State Bird give the goods that are certainly uncertain, capitalizing on tangents and toasting all of their various influences to make a groove train anchored by words that seem uplifting and positive – filling hearts with love, getting enough rest and basking in light that could be the Lord’s or it could just be a super sunny ass day. It’s kind of immaculate and luscious no matter the source.

Full Article and Downloads: Here

They have also recorded an ep aptly entitled 4 New Songs. They sold out of all the copies that they made for the festival but for now you can listen to two new songs via their myspace.

19 Jun 2008, Posted by Nathan in Interstates, Press, 0 Comments

Interstates: Press

Interstates debut record Run Run garnishes press from its hometown paper the LEO Weekly:

The influences vary on many of the songs, but most of the tracks start off with a stripped-down, slower melody that eventually builds into an explosive jam. “Open Your Ears” feels like a primer for the rest of the album, but doesn’t hinge too much on the electronic backbeats of many of the other songs. “Sudan” is ambient and earthy, with a euphoric, harmonious climax.

Full Review: Here