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SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases 'MAJOR ARCANA' 10th Anniversary Edition Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases 'MAJOR ARCANA' 10th Anniversary Edition
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023

SPEEDY ORTIZ releases a 10th anniversary edition of 'Major Arcana' with remastered tracks and exclusive vinyl colors....

SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces 'Major Arcana' 10th Anniversary Edition Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces 'Major Arcana' 10th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023

Ten years ago, Speedy Ortiz released their debut full-length album Major Arcana. The breakthrough album launched the band from its lo-fi origins as Sadie Dupuis’ home recording project. Along with tracks remastered by The Lodge’s Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood, showcasing album engineer Justin Pizzof...

Video: SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases NPR Tiny Desk Concert Ahead of New Album Out Tomorrow! Photo Video: SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases NPR Tiny Desk Concert Ahead of New Album Out Tomorrow!
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

Ten years ago, Speedy Ortiz released their debut full-length album Major Arcana. The breakthrough album earned them critical acclaim, festival slots at Pitchfork, Primavera and Bonnaroo, tours with The Breeders and Stephen Malkmus, and an invite to perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Watch the video...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Shares New Single & Alex Ross Perry-Directed Video ft. Josh Gondelman, T Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Shares New Single & Alex Ross Perry-Directed Video ft. Josh Gondelman, Ted Leo & More
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

The video features Josh Gondelman and Emily Panic; to musicians Ted Leo, Spencer Peppet (the Ophelias), Nicola Leel (Doe/Customer), Kate Meizner (Jobber), Zoë Brecher (Sad13/Bruce Springsteen); authors Rax King, Amy Rose Spiegel and merritt k; New Yorker cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein; fellow Uni...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Share New Single 'Plus One' & Announce New Tour Dates Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Share New Single 'Plus One' & Announce New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023

Rabbit Rabbit was co-produced by the band with Illuminati Hotties’ Sarah Tudzin (who also mixed the record), mastered by Emily Lazar & Chris Allgood at The Lodge (New York, NY), and was recorded between Rancho de la Luna (Joshua Tree, CA) & Sonic Ranch (Tornillo, TX). Plus, check out upcoming tour d...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Announce New Album & Tour; Share 'You S02' Single Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Announce New Album & Tour; Share 'You S02' Single
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023

Speedy Ortiz announces its long-awaited new album entitled Rabbit Rabbit. Rabbit Rabbit was co-produced by the band with Illuminati Hotties’ Sarah Tudzin (who also mixed the record), mastered by Emily Lazar & Chris Allgood at The Lodge (New York, NY), and was recorded between Rancho de la Luna (Josh...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Returns After 5+ Years with New Single 'Scabs' Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Returns After 5+ Years with New Single 'Scabs'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023

Songwriter, guitarist and singer Sadie Dupuis has remained busy as well, releasing solo music (and collaborating with the likes of Lizzo, The New p*rnographers, Ben Lee and Backxwash) under the moniker Sad13, publishing two poetry books, and running the Carpark Records imprint and literary journal, ...

The New Pornographers Share New Single 'Pontius Pilate's Home Movies' Photo The New Pornographers Share New Single 'Pontius Pilate's Home Movies'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023

The New p*rnographers are debuting their new track “Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies” in anticipation of their forthcoming album Continue as a Guest. The band previously shared the record’s first single, “Really Really Light,” alongside a Christian Cerezo-directed vide. Most recently they debuted the al...

The New Pornographers to Release Their Merge Records Debut Album 'Continue as a Guest Photo The New Pornographers to Release Their Merge Records Debut Album 'Continue as a Guest'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023

The 10-track record is produced by Newman and features compatriots Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, John Collins, Todd Fancey and Joe Seiders as well as contributions from saxophonist Zach Djanikian and in addition to the Bejar co-write, glimmering track 'Firework in the Falling Snow' was co-penned by Sad...

Ben Hosley Releases 'Slow Xmas 2' Featuring Tracks From Heavy Gus, Nicky Francis, Rom Photo Ben Hosley Releases 'Slow Xmas 2' Featuring Tracks From Heavy Gus, Nicky Francis, Roman Mars and More
by Michael Major - December 19, 2022

Producer Ben Hosley has announced the release of Slow Xmas 2, a compilation of alternative Christmas music released by Bone Sound Records. Like its 2021 predecessor, the 2nd official Slow Xmas album showcases a variety of musicians all interpreting and creating based on one simple prompt: gotta be s...

Ben Hosley Announces 'Slow Xmas 2' Photo Ben Hosley Announces 'Slow Xmas 2'
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022

Producer Ben Hosley has announced the upcoming release of Slow Xmas 2, a compilation of alternative Christmas music released by Bone Sound Records. Heavy Gus is led by songwriting couple Dorota Szuta and multi-instrumentalist Stelth Ulvang (The Lumineers) along with percussionist Ryan Dobrowski (Bli...

Spacemoth Shares New Single 'Round In Loops' Photo Spacemoth Shares New Single 'Round In Loops'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Qudus, who has made a name for herself collaborating with the likes of Toro y Moi, Tune-Yards, Sasami, Sad13, and more, has already shared the incredible tracks “Pipe and Pistol,” “This Shit” and “Waves Come Crashing” off of the forthcoming album, and listen to her new single. Spacemoth will play a ...

Margaret Glaspy Shares New Single 'My Body My Choice' Photo Margaret Glaspy Shares New Single 'My Body My Choice'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022

When Roe V Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy’s immediate reaction, like the majority of the United States citizens, was both one of anger and the feeling that something needed to be done. Channeling those emotions, she was spurred to release “My Body My Choi...

Wax Nine's SPACEMOTH Shares New Single 'Waves Come Crashing' From 'No Past No Future' Photo Wax Nine's SPACEMOTH Shares New Single 'Waves Come Crashing' From 'No Past No Future' Album
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022

Qudus, who has made a name for herself collaborating with the likes of Toro y Moi, Tune-Yards, Sasami, Sad13, and more, has already shared two incredible tracks “Pipe and Pistol” and “This Shit” off of the forthcoming album, and today she shares another single....

Jessica Boudreaux & Adult Mom Cover Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer' Photo Jessica Boudreaux & Adult Mom Cover Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2022

Jessica is a music & film producer, built her own Pet Club recording studio and record label as well as appearing in a new Fender campaign and illustrating the latest issue of Sadie Dupuis Wax Nine Journal zine. Her latest collaboration is an indie-pop rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” crea...

Jessica Boudreaux (Summer Cannibals) Announces 'I Think My Heart Loves to Break' EP Photo Jessica Boudreaux (Summer Cannibals) Announces 'I Think My Heart Loves to Break' EP
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022

Portland’s Jessica Boudreaux — known as the creative force behind indie-punk band Summer Cannibals (Tiny Engines, Kill Rock Stars) — has announced her brand new I Think My Heart Loves to Break EP. Watch the new music video for 'Actor,' the lead single from the upcoming album!...

Spacemoth Announces New Album 'No Past No Future' Photo Spacemoth Announces New Album 'No Past No Future'
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Spacemoth shares the double single “Pipe and Pistol” and the previously released “This Shit.” On “Pipe and Pistol,” Qudus explores the experience of being an immigrant starting over in America. Watch two new music videos for the tracks now!...

VIDEO: Lightleak Releases New 'Sympathetic Vibration' Visual Photo VIDEO: Lightleak Releases New 'Sympathetic Vibration' Visual
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021

Chicago-based band Lightleak is sharing the official video for 'Sympathetic Vibration' the final pre-release single from their debut full-length album, Tender Fits. The video which was directed by Emily Dupree. 'Sympathetic Vibration' follows the release of singles 'No Icon' and “B.I.D.S.I.U.” Watch...

Carkpark Records Announce 'No Cover: 21st Anniversary Covers Compilation' Photo Carkpark Records Announce 'No Cover: 21st Anniversary Covers Compilation'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2020

Carpark Records is turning 21 and to celebrate they are releasing No Cover, a compilation featuring 21 Carpark and imprint artists from all throughout Carpark's history covering fellow labelmates and pushing the already eclectic music into exciting, new territory.  ...

Sad13 Covers Rilo Kiley's 'Paint's Peeling' Photo Sad13 Covers Rilo Kiley's 'Paint's Peeling'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020

Today, Sad13 released their cover of Rilo Kiley's 'Paint's Peeling,' as part of No Bad Words For The Coast Today: The Execution Of All Things Covers Comp, out November 6th. ...

SAD13 Shares New Song & Video Before Releasing New LP 'Haunted Painting' Photo SAD13 Shares New Song & Video Before Releasing New LP 'Haunted Painting'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020

Sadie Dupuis is one of the most prolific creators, let alone songwriters, in the independent space....

Johanna Warren Announces New Album CHAOTIC GOOD Photo Johanna Warren Announces New Album CHAOTIC GOOD
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020

Johanna Warren, the beloved confessional singer-songwriter, is thrilled to announce her signing to Wax Nine Records, Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz's Carpark Records imprint, who will release her fifth album Chaotic Good on May 1. “I've been thinking of life as one big roleplaying game,” Warren says o...

Speedy Ortiz Streams New Album Via NPR First Listen Photo Speedy Ortiz Streams New Album Via NPR First Listen
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Next week Speedy Ortiz will release Twerp Verse, its new full-length album and first in three years, but the album can be heard today as it's streaming early exclusively via NPR First Listen. In the Fall of 2016, Speedy Ortiz went to Brooklyn's Silent Barn to record what they thought would be their ...

VIDEO: Speedy Ortiz Shares New Song & Video LEAN IN WHEN I SUFFER Photo VIDEO: Speedy Ortiz Shares New Song & Video LEAN IN WHEN I SUFFER
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018

Next month Speedy Ortiz will release Twerp Verse, its first new full-length album in three years. Fresh off of an outstanding run at SXSW last week, the band shares the record's second single today entitled “Lean In When I Suffer.”...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces New Album + Tour Dates Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces New Album + Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - February 21, 2018

Today Speedy Ortiz announces its new full-length album and first release in two years. In the Fall of 2016, Speedy Ortiz went to Brooklyn's Silent Barn to record what they thought would be their third LP, but following election day they knew they had to change course. 'The songs on the album that we...












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