The Go-Karts new song/video!

Korda’s own Brian Tighe (The Hang Ups / The Starfolk) sat listening to the new John Lennon song released by The Beatles just today and marveled at how modern it sounded. “It sounds like modern Stephen Ittner,” he observed. Knowing Brian’s adulation for both songwriters, I’m not sure who’s getting complimented by the comparison. The Go-Karts is lead by Stephen Ittner, who has also performed and recorded with Korda Artists The Hang Ups, The Starfolk and The Owls. Ittner wrote the chorus for this song 20 years ago, and finally tied it up just recently. Kinda like The Beatles. Hope you enjoy The Go-Karts new offering as much as we do!

Davy Jones’ Locker Remastered LP and CD Releases Aug 25

The Ocean Blue’s first independent release— Davy Jones’ Locker —has been beautifully remastered and will be released on vinyl for the first time ever (Korda 024). Pre-Order clear blue and vintage black vinyl in the band’s shop. Out everywhere August 25. Preorder clear blue & vintage black LPs & CDs at link in bio. See The Ocean Blue on tour this fall, starting Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis with label mates The Hang Ups. For full listing and ticket links visit shows page or the band’s site.

The Ocean Blue + The Hang Ups Announce Midwest Dates

The Ocean Blue and The Hang Ups will be playing at least 3 shows together this September: Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. We can only hope this means new releases from each beloved band! Ticket links and more details below.

Mysterious New Song + Video from Ice Palace

“There Is This Mystery” is a song about lovers and memory, time lost and reconciled, and vast distance animated by hearts that never let the warmth grow deathly cold.

This song and video are a sonic and visual re-imagining of the Ice Palace song “Mystery” which appeared on their third record How I Came To Win The War. The new atmospheric orchestration and evocative music video were created by Ice Palace collaborator Jason Knox and are just beautiful.

“There Is This Mystery” is available on all platforms 10.14.22

Jim Ruiz Set to Play Chickfactor 30th Anniversary Show in NYC

chickfactor, the indiepop zine founded by Gail O’Hara and Pam Berry in 1992, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with special shows in NYC and London.

Korda’s Jim Ruiz Set is playing one of the NYC shows (at the pier aboard the boat Frying Pan!) on October 6 with The Aluminum GroupBeatrix Madell, DJs Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields) and Gaylord Fields. Rare and amazing live music plus “vegan options in the restaurant, nautical photo ops and portraits and other fun stuff!” (tickets TBA). Head to chickfactor’s website for more information on the events and bands.

See The Ocean Blue Reissue and Tour Dates

The Ocean Blue’s fourth major label release— SEE THE OCEAN BLUE —is being reissued for the first time on vintage black and stunning orange vinyl LPs, CD, and cassette this September (Korda 023). You can get yours early via the pre-order link in the band’s shop, or pick them up at a show this Fall. The band is playing shows Philadelphia (9/3), Boston (9/4), Dallas (9/8), Austin (9/9), Austin (9/10), Minneapolis (9/18), VA Beach (10/1), Seattle (10/20), Salt Lake City (10/21), Los Angeles (10/22), and Orlando (11/5). Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest info.