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CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN


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Camper Van Beethoven is an American alternative rock group formed in Redlands, California in 1983 and later located in Santa Cruz and San Francisco

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David J (Bauhaus/Love And Rockets) Confirms May Tour Dates Photo David J (Bauhaus/Love And Rockets) Confirms May Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024

Join David J, from Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, as he embarks on a May tour in support of his album, TRACKS FROM THE ATTIC. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for tour dates and details. This will be a tiered ticketed event featuring an interview and Q&A with David and moderator Jeffrey Clark (Shiva B...

IPR's Torn Boys Archival Release '1983' Set For April Drop Photo IPR's Torn Boys Archival Release '1983' Set For April Drop
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024

Independent record label Independent Project Records (IPR) announced that 1983, the first-ever release from the Torn Boys, the until-now hermetically-sealed early 80's post-punk quartet out of Stockton, California featuring Jeffrey Clark, Kelly Foley, Duncan Atkinson and a 19 year-old Grant-Lee Phil...

The Third Mind Announce First U.S. Tour Photo The Third Mind Announce First U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023

The Third Mind, the improvisational music collective dedicated to experimenting with new, unorthodox, and unrehearsed sounds while paying tribute to groundbreaking artists like Michael Bloomfield and Fred Neil, set their first U.S. tour in support of their recently released critically acclaimed soph...

Previously Unreleased Torn Boys Album '1983' Feat. Future Members Of Grant Lee Buffal Photo Previously Unreleased Torn Boys Album '1983' Feat. Future Members Of Grant Lee Buffalo, Shiva Burlesque & Gary Young's Hospital Set For Early 2024 Release
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

INDEPENDENT PROJECT RECORDS announces the first-ever release from TORN BOYS, featuring members of Shiva Burlesque, Gary Young’s Hospital, and Grant Lee Buffalo. The comprehensive archival post-punk release will be available on digital, CD, and vinyl formats with a bonus DVD. Debut single and video f...

The Third Mind Share 'Groovin' Is Easy' Photo The Third Mind Share 'Groovin' Is Easy'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

The brainchild of GRAMMY award-winning guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom, Eyelids), The Third Mind also features guitarist David Immerglück (Counting Crows, Monks of Doom, Camper Van Beethoven), and more....

The No Ones Unveil New Single '304 Molino Way' Photo The No Ones Unveil New Single '304 Molino Way'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023

The No Ones—Peter Buck, Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, Scott McCaughey, and Frode Strømstad—unveil “304 Molino Way.” My Best Evil Friend pays tribute to the artists that inspire them; My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and...

The No Ones Share 'Phil Ochs Is Dead' Photo The No Ones Share 'Phil Ochs Is Dead'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023

Their first full-length collection since 2020, My Best Evil Friend pays tribute to the artists that inspire them and populate their turntables; My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Pamela Polland, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and Phil Ochs, among...

The No Ones To Release 'My Best Evil Friend' Album Photo The No Ones To Release 'My Best Evil Friend' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

Paying tribute to the artists that inspire them and populate their turntables, My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Pamela Polland, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and Phil Ochs, and more. It will be available in digital, CD and LP formats, the Firs...

'Exploratorium' from IPR's Bruce Licher Gets Expanded Reissue Photo 'Exploratorium' from IPR's Bruce Licher Gets Expanded Reissue
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

Originally released as a mini-CDr mounted on a twelve-inch sheet of heavy card stock letterpress printed in seven colors as a limited edition of 300 signed and numbered copies, Exploratorium’s original selection of three immersive solo recordings has been expanded by adding a fourth 26-minute track ...

Independent Project Records to Release Unreleased Archival Material From Savage Repub Photo Independent Project Records to Release Unreleased Archival Material From Savage Republic & Bruce Licher
by Michael Major - June 02, 2022

Independent Project Records (IPR) confirmed today the release of two titles in late Summer, the previously unreleased archival concert, Savage Republic – Africa Corps Live at the Whisky A Go Go 30th December 1981 and an expanded edition of Bruce Licher’s self-titled experimental guitar project Explo...

Savage Republic Release New 'Meteora' Single Photo Savage Republic Release New 'Meteora' Single
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Los Angeles-based post-punk band Savage Republic will release their new album Meteora in North America via Mobilization Recordings. In anticipation of Friday's release date the band is sharing the official video for the album's title track. Watch the music video for the new track now!...

Savage Republic Share New Single 'Nothing At All' Photo Savage Republic Share New Single 'Nothing At All'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022

On May 20 post-punk band Savage Republic will release their new album Meteora in North America via Mobilization Recordings. Today the band is pleased to share the official video for 'Nothing At All,' the latest track to be lifted from their upcoming release. The video debuted today at CVLT Nation an...

Savage Republic Shares New Single and Music Video, Announces Album Release Date Photo Savage Republic Shares New Single and Music Video, Announces Album Release Date
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022

Savage Republic is pleased to share the official video for their single 'Stingray' featured on their album Meteora out May 20 in North America via Mobilization Recordings (order). On the song Savage Republic's Ethan Port says, 'Tapping into the energy of our local surf break, 'Stingray' echoes 'east...

Independent Project Records Confirm 40th Anniversary Relaunch Photo Independent Project Records Confirm 40th Anniversary Relaunch
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 30, 2020

Currently celebrating their 40th anniversary of the innovative record label Independent Project Records (IPR), founder Bruce Licher and partner Jeffrey Clark (singer of the late 80s LA band Shiva Burlesque) confirmed today the relaunch of the label with an extensive release program featuring remaste...

Seán Barna Announces New EP 'Margaret Thatcher' Photo Seán Barna Announces New EP 'Margaret Thatcher'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 25, 2020

Today, Seán Barna has shared the first single, 'Eastern Junk Dancing,' off of his upcoming EP, Margaret Thatcher Of The Lower East Side. 'Eastern Junk Dancing' ironically uses Margaret Thatcher as an example of the steeled resolve necessary for a queer person to navigate the anxiety and struggles of...

The Third Mind To Release Debut Album Photo The Third Mind To Release Debut Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019

CA-based supergroup, THE THIRD MIND, featuring an all-star line-up of players –Dave Alvin (guitar, vocals), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), David Immergluck (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Jerome (drums, percussion) with special guest Jesse Sykes (guitar, vocals)—will release their self-tit...

Thayer Sarrano Releases New Album WINGS ALLELUIA Photo Thayer Sarrano Releases New Album WINGS ALLELUIA
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2019

Four years since the release of her critically-hailed album Shaky, Athens, GA-based THAYER SARRANO has released her fourth album Wings Alleluia today (March 29, 2019) via The Guildwater Group / CEN. The album encapsulates hopefulness in light of dark times; a paramount example being the latest singl...

Tyson Meade Releases New Album 'Robbing The Nuclear Family' Photo Tyson Meade Releases New Album 'Robbing The Nuclear Family'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 22, 2019

Alt-rock godfather and Chainsaw Kittens frontman Tyson Meade has released his new record Robbing The Nuclear Family via Shaking Shanghai. The creative zeal that established Meade as an iconic leader of the alternative rock movement is inescapable throughout the album, and the 10 tracks that make up ...

Victor Krummenacher's New Solo LP BLUE PACIFIC Out Today Photo Victor Krummenacher's New Solo LP BLUE PACIFIC Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

Just before the dust settles from a run of sold-out dates that stretched from coast-to-coast with his co-founding band Camper Van Beethoven, Victor Krummenacherwill be hitting the road again. Only this time he'll be doing double-duty as both the opening and headlining acts. In support of his forthco...

Thayer Sarrano Releases New Track THE ETERNAL Photo Thayer Sarrano Releases New Track THE ETERNAL
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

Athens, GA-based THAYER SARRANO has released the second track off of Wings Alleluia which is set for release on March 29, 2019 via The Guildwater Group. The second single “The Eternal' is available today and can be found HERE. ...

Victor Krummenacher Hits The Road In Support Of New Solo LP BLUE PACIFIC Photo Victor Krummenacher Hits The Road In Support Of New Solo LP BLUE PACIFIC
by Tori Hartshorn - February 14, 2019

Just before the dust settles from a run of sold-out dates that stretched from coast-to-coast with his co-founding band Camper Van Beethoven, Victor Krummenacher will be hitting the road again. Only this time he'll be doing double-duty as both the opening and headlining acts. In support of his forthc...

Alt-Rock Godfather Tyson Meade Releases New Single, Announces New Album Photo Alt-Rock Godfather Tyson Meade Releases New Single, Announces New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2019

Alt-rock godfather and Chainsaw Kittens frontman Tyson Meade has shared a new track, 'P.S. Nuclear Forest Dance Boogie'. The song premiered on Popmatters who writes that the track 'reminds us of Meade's ability to weave the unusual into the familiar and create musical settings that are as forward-lo...

Thayer Sarrano Announces New Album, 'Wings Alleluia' Photo Thayer Sarrano Announces New Album, 'Wings Alleluia'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2019

You know sometimes you can just feel another world at the same time, maybe it is some higher self or just being more connected,' asks Athens, GA-based THAYER SARRANO rhetorically about the inspiration for her new album Wings Alleluia which is set for release on March 29, 2019 via The Guildwater Grou...

Victor Krummenacher To Tour With Monks Of Doom In Support Of New Solo LP Photo Victor Krummenacher To Tour With Monks Of Doom In Support Of New Solo LP
by Tori Hartshorn - January 15, 2019

Victor Krummenacher To Tour With Monks Of Doom In Support Of New Solo LP...

MONKS OF DOOM Release First Album of New Studio Material in 25 Years Photo MONKS OF DOOM Release First Album of New Studio Material in 25 Years
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018

Victor Krummenacher, Greg Lisher, Chris Pedersen (all from Camper Van Beethoven) and David Immerglück (Counting Crows) collectively known as Monks of Doom, are set to release their first album of all new material since 1993's Forgery in the Spring of 2018. Recorded over a several years beginning in ...












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