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Making Movies – Hangover Blues Video

Nathan — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:44:51 +0000

This video gives you an idea of what this year has been like for Making Movies. They have had a busy year as a band already. After recording their Aguardiente 7”/EP this spring they went on to open for bands like Fun and Neon Indian at our own Middle of the Map Fest. As you can see from the video they have played shows of all sizes this summer be it something more intimate or even a big amphitheater show put on by Red Bull. They are also a band that is willing to cut loose and not take themselves too seriously. The band is on their way up to CMJ in a few weeks as part of our annual party with our buds Mecca Lecca! Catch them on one of their upcoming fall tour dates:

10/4 Columbia, MO – The Bridge
10/11 Chicago, IL – Subterranean
10/12 North Liberty, IA – The Palms
10/13 St. Louis, MO – Plush w/Los Lobos
10/14 Dayton, OH – Blind Bob’s
10/16 Brooklyn, NY – The Rockshop / Mecca Lecca & The Record Machine CMJ Party
10/18 New York, NY – Desmond’s Pub
10/20 Burtonsville, MD – Blue Beetle Rock Bar
10/26 Kansas City, MO – Recordbar / Dia de los Muertos Party

La Guerre – Savannah > Jacksonville

Nathan — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:00:25 +0000

La Guerre is Lawrence,KS based songwriter Katlyn Conroy. Before fronting La Guerre she spent the last few years in projects like Cowboy Indian Bear, Hospital Ships, Another Holiday and felt it was time to step forward with a new solo identity. La Guerre is named after a vocal piece that Conroy sang in high school and is French for “the war. The name embodies themes that are haunting yet beautiful just like the same themes that can be found in her music. Conroy finds herself drawn to a set of varied influences, such as Miranda July, Conor Obsert and Jason Lytle. While recording and playing live she utilizes a rotating cast of musicians, but one thing is always front and center: as long as the truth is uncomfortable, Conroy will show it can also be beautiful.

Download on Itunes

Making Movies – Aguardiente 7″

Nathan — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:09:45 +0000

Making Movies will have a busy 2012. This spring they will be releasing a 7? with hometown label The Record Machine. It will feature two new songs and an additional two as a part of its digital release. In April they will be performing at the label’s Middle of the Map Fest in Kansas City where they will be supporting part of the bill for 2012?s massive sensation and festival headliners Fun. This follows a two-week stretch in Portland, Oregon where Making Movies is recording their sophomore album under the guidance of legendary artist and producer Steve Berlin. Berlin, best known as the saxophonist in the Grammy Winning rock group Los Lobos, has worked with renowned artists such as Paul Simon, John Lee Hooker, Ozomatli, Gomez, REM, The Replacements and most recently Deertick.

Secret Handshakes 12″ Record Store Day Comp

Nathan — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:32:18 +0000

This year for Record Store Day we decided to do a special limited edition 12″ with our good friends over at Golden Sound Records. We both pooled 6 artists and 6 brand new tracks to come together as Secret Handshakes. We are very proud of this mini snap shot of the label. We are also... Read more »

Middle of the Map 2012 Highlight Reel

Nathan — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:11:04 +0000

Middle of the Map Fest was a such a blast. We had a great time and all of the bands did a fantastic job. We are excited to share this highlight reel cut from footage from The Musicians Network. They shot a ton of the festival and will be releasing more videos in coming weeks.

Spirit is the Spirit – Pillows Video

Nathan — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:05:48 +0000

So today we have an awesome new 12” record coming out in conjunction with our good buddies Golden Sound Records. It features 6 new songs from bands from each label. Our side happens to feature this sweet new psych trip from Spirit is the Spirit. Here they are rocking out in a cosmic jungle party. When we first heard this song a few months ago we knew that they would make a perfect addition to our community. We will also be re-issuing their debut ep Mother Mountain very soon.

Capybara – Late Night Bikes Video

Nathan — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:03:09 +0000

So its finally here. The epic yet very Capy Late Night Bikes video. Watch to see the real Dave Drusky escaping to the streets of Portland for some late night bike riding. He runs into some unusual characters and some fantastical moments.

Max Justus – Flesh Video

Nathan — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:12:05 +0000

Our good friend and visual mastermind John Paul Giago is at it again. This time he made a sweet video for our artist Max Justus. Flesh is off his latest ep Signs and Wonders.

Capybara – Neighbor Crimes Video

Nathan — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:58:37 +0000

To celebrate the release of their new album Dave Drusky, Capybara has shared a gorgeous live version of “Neighbor Crimes,” shot at the For The Love of Brooklyn house in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Capybara will be performing at SXSW in March as well as April’s Middle of the Map Festival in Kansas City, MO along with Mission of Burma, F*cked Up, Neon Indian, Hooray For Earth and many more. Visit the festival’s official website for more information.

Capybara – Dave Drusky

Nathan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:53:36 +0000

Capybara just released its sophomore album, Dave Drusky. It’s an accessible and human record – an intersection of the warm and familiar, and the quirky and unpredictable. The gents of Capybara — Mark Harrison, Jared Horne, Darin Seal, and Joel Wrolstad — craft their art with wit and sunshine, illuminating a sound that’s both simple and catchy, yet conceptualized and personal. Wrolstad’s lead vocals are brutally honest, while song narratives take gentle turns for the unexpected. Some songs on Dave Drusky ebb and flow, but others linger long after the song – and album — is over.

Save the Date for Middle of the Map Fest April 5th – 7th

Nathan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:12:08 +0000

Well in addition to one of our highlight’s of last year we are also proud to announce Middle of the Map Fest is coming back! The dates will be April 5th – 7th. Which will include an extra date of bands and more.

Also we are allowing the first 250 people to get a ticket at last year’s price! So act now and get one as a Holiday Gift.

It really was one of the most amazing things that happened last year. The Record Machine was able to invite a lot of really great bands and musicians to play a festival here in Kansas City. Well a ton of them said yes to us. Among those bands were hero’s of ours like Daniel Johnston, Cursive, Appleseed Cast, Casket Lottery and so many more. We have a ton to live up to but we are excited for that opportunity!

Capybara – Late Night Bikes

Nathan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:09:06 +0000

“Late Night Bikes” sounds expansive and warm; it is catchy and, in places, perfect. It’s road music for a generation of kids who have done nothing but move, sliding in long, languid figure-eights under a street light in a parking lot, down a lonely highway and through a few weird decades.

Via 32ftpersecond

Soft Reeds / Minden Split 7″

Nathan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:05:03 +0000

Two Record Machine artists coming together on one wonderful piece of wax to show off new songs.

Soft Reeds
Born of a twelve-year labor of heartache and love, Soft Reeds is the brainchild of Ben Grimes (formerly of Astralwerks’ The Golden Republic), a Chicago native whose roots grip firmly in the ’77 Berlin sounds of Brian Eno, David Bowie and Iggy Pop, while embracing the richness of American indie rock. Originally started in 2007 as Grimes’ post-TGR solo project, Soft Reeds became a full band in 2009, and released the critically acclaimed ‘Soft Reeds are Bastards’ in 2010.Soft Reeds will be releasing their follow up to Soft Reeds Are Bastards in 2012.

Minden
After spending several years on the road singer/songwriter Casey Burge retreated from music to work on farms in the east and west of the country. He returned to his hometown of Kansas City at the end of 2010 to pursue his new band Minden. He recruited longtime friends and musical veterans Ryan Johnson (drums), Evan Houston (bass), and James Taylor (guitar) to help him realize his swollen catalog of songs. Minden quickly worked out a set and began booking performances immediately. Existing outside of fresh and cleverly-named genres, Minden plays pop music, the classic art of creating songs that are interesting and relatable.

Both bands are onto exciting new things and great to get a snap shot of both of their progress.

Purchase the 7″ with a free download at http://therecordmachine.net/blog/store/trm-store/#!/113232

Max Justus – Signs and Wonders EP

Nathan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:44:04 +0000

Just a few months ago Max Justus released his full length Mercy. On his new ep entitled Signs & Wonders Max keeps moving farther and farther away from the original beat making and to continue darker sound. The light peaking through at the end of the tunnel though is the addition of Max’s vocals on all the songs. Tracks like Flesh and Doa are the stand out’s and engage the listener with thoughtful lyrics.

Pick up the new ep on Itunes.

Ad Astra Arkestra – Ophelia’s Blues – Living Room Session

Nathan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:24:24 +0000

Late in the summer before the release of their fabulous 4 song 12” we recorded a living room session with our band Ad Astra Arkestra. It was an intimate session and night of fun with a few of them in their living room. They played a few different songs including the previous posted cover of Don’t Let Me Down. This song however is the final song on their 12” and its humdinger. It shows off how things can get a little rowdy and the unknown finds a way of happening.

Pick up the Ad Astra Arkestra 12” here.