Up On the Sun
Le Horror and a few other tape labels in the Valley got written up in the Phoenix New Times.
YELLOW CANARY DANCE HALL: YOBS ON YELLOW CANARY
Phoenix has a history of clinging tightly to it’s backyard/living room/basement shows, and it should - such places are hidden treasures in the desert. Often they are chaotic in an exciting way, but there are always people behind them with inspiring visions. People who are creative and want to…
We finally have a Facebook page.
Mainly as a formality, for those of you who feel the need to “Like” things. So you know, go do that.
Also we have a new tape coming out soon by Arcsin(100), a solo project by Jeff Lownsbury of Small Group and Strikingly City. It’s currently available for download here, but the real thing will feature all kinds of COOL BONUS STUFF, like probably a zine.
COMING SOON…
…to a west coast city near you.
Le Horror Records is going on tour. Or at least the merch is. Now is your chance (if you haven’t already gotten them) to HOLD THESE TAPES IN YOUR VERY HANDS AND CHERISH THEM FOREVER. Got it? Good. Now, in case you haven’t been paying attention, our current releases are as follows:
The Prevailing Nothing - s/t cassette
Stephen Steinbrink - Yellow Canary Jumpsuit cassette
Barren Nieces - Lascivious Occupations cassette
There may also be an opportunity for you to cash in on a SUPER SECRET PRE-ORDER of the Sungsang LP, which is being pressed as we speak. Quantities of all our releases are extremely limited, so don’t wait! Here are the dates!
6/19 Tempe, AZ - @ YOBS w/ Strainz, Space Tourists
6/20 Los Angeles, CA - @ The Smell w/ Dunes, Neonates
6/21 Oakland, CA - @TBA w/ Femteen, Younger Lovers
6/22 San Francisco, CA @ Verdi Club w/ Grass Widow
6/23 Portland, OR @ The Know w/ Dark Entries, Karen
6/24 Olympia, WA @ Dumpster Values w/ Gun Outfit, Broken Water, Hysterics
6/25 Tacoma, WA @ TBA w/ Lozen
6/26 Seattle, WA @ Goblin Dream Cunt w/ Agatha, Lozen
6/27 Missoula, MT @ Zoo City Apparel w/ Sauna
6/28 Boise, ID @ Muff Mansion w/ Microbabies
6/29 Salt Lake City, UT - Raunch Records w/ Handicapitalist, Dick Janitor, Howitzer
6/30 Las Vegas, NV - HELP!
7/01 Flagstaff, AZ - @ Cottage House w/ TBA
7/02 Phoenix, AZ - @ the Tribe w/ TBA
This convention is todayyy! There are a few zines coming out that will be available through Le Horror after the convention, more about those later.
In other news, Le Horror is now accepting Visa, Mastercard, Am Ex, and Discover payments. Just kidding. But seriously though.
Sungsang - Nina Bobok by lehorrorrecords
And another thing:
Le Horror’s first-ever vinyl release is already on its way to the presses! Sungsang is a gamelan ensemble from Tempe/Phoenix, so to all of you locals who haven’t seen them play live: GET ON IT. For those unfortunate souls not currently living in the area, Sungsang is planning a summer tour so keep your ear to the ground about that one. The record itself is a 12” work of genius. Songs run the gambit from wacky melodies to beautiful soundscape lullabies, one of the most unique records to come out of this part of the country (or anywhere). Seriously guys, I can’t stress enough: this is going to be REALLY REALLY special.
Co-released with Ascetic House.
Barren Nieces - Ghost by lehorrorrecords
As you might’ve guessed from the previous post, the release of the Barren Nieces cassette is upon us! We at Le Horror have graciously decided to let you in on a sample track from said tape, for your listening pleasure. Don’t be fooled, Barren Nieces is not some new Phil Elverum secret side project that you haven’t heard of yet. Although it could be.
The Barren Nieces cassette release jam party show event. Just one of many exciting things to come. More soon.
(Source: barrennieces)
NEW NEWS
In the absence of having our own new releases (who knew it would be so difficult to convince bands to RECORD THEIR MUSIC), Le Horror has picked up a few items for distro from Lost Sound Tapes. For those of you who don’t know, Lost Sound is an awesome pop label based in Seattle. Check them outttt, buy their shitttt.
Here’s what we have from them:
Dude Japan - “Simple Living” Cassette
Antarctica Takes It - “Constellations” Cassette
Pangea - “Pangea” Cassette
Andrew Mello/Weakness - “Split” Cassette
Blanket Truth/Dana Jewell - “Split” Cassette
Math the Band - “Don’t Worry” Cassette
Madeline - “White Flag” Cassette
iji - “Soup/Salad” Cassette
Your Heart Breaks - “Love is a Long Dark Road” Cassette
All of these tapes are EXTREMELY well put together, these guys are real pros. As always, email lehorrorrecords@gmail.com if you’re interested/want more info.
P.S. Also: look out soon for a major website overhaul including an online store (whoa) with PAYPAL BUTTONS (are you impressed yet?).
Like a dummy, forgot to mention that the Prevailing Nothing zine is actually available for SALE (duh). Pick one up for 3 bones, email the label if you’re interested at lehorrorrecords@gmail.com, they’re siq for real get one.
