A few more chances to see The Ocean Blue on their Ultramarine tour: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington DC, New York!
Haunting New Video by The Starfolk
The stop frame animated video was made by bandmate Allison LaBonne who captured thousands of dramatic black and white images of Brian Tighe and Jacqueline Ultan in a breathtaking winter snowscape. The photos were all taken on her iPhone, in the long winter months while The Starfolk were finishing their eponymous debut. The premiere was featured on examiner.com, and local frames. “The Great Unknown,” is a single from The Starfolk’s September 10 2013 self-titled full length on Korda Records. Both song and video are magical.
Jim Ruiz Set’s Mount Curve Avenue Now on Baby Blue Vinyl!
Ears and eyes across the lands rejoice! Jim Ruiz Set’s latest release–the stupendous Mount Curve Avenue, is available for a limited time on baby blue vinyl right here from our friends at shelflife records! It looks almost as amazing as it sounds.
From 1995 to 2013: Jim Ruiz’s Mij Amsterdam 7″ on Minty Fresh, and his latest LP Mount Curve Avenue on Shelflife/Mystery Lawn/Korda Records! Photo by Kevin Lien
“Art Pop? Cocktail Jazz? Mount Curve Avenue is one of the best non-rock albums I’ve heard in quite some time.” -Bill Kopp, Musoscribe
Announcing Korda 006 The Hang Ups!
We are delighted to announce the re-release of The Hang Ups self titled–a lovely pop delicacy circa 2003–out now on Korda Records! It’s the first time this treasure trove of sonic goodness has been available for download. Get the best price right here on bandcamp, or find it at iTunes, Amazon, and all the usual suspects. CDs available in select stores nationwide, or order here.
Jim Ruiz Set’s Mount Curve Avenue out now on baby blue vinyl
The latest by Jim Ruiz Set is called Mount Curve Avenue, and if you haven’t bought this instant classic yet, now is the perfect time. It’s out on vinyl, and the first 100 copies are baby blue! Buy it right here at shelflife.
Out Now!
The Ocean Blue “Ground Gives Way” video premiere in Paste Magazine
Another beautiful track from The Ocean Blue’s latest “Ultramarine” has been made into a video; this time by director Ginny Pitchford who weaves together live performance footage, hypnotic spinning lights, and dreamy vistas of outer space. Check out the Paste Magazine premiere of “Ground Gives Way” here!
The Starfolk Self-Titled is out today!
Fans are calling it “transcendent,” “weeping-inducingly beautiful,” and early press suggests this may be Brian Tighe’s masterpiece. The Starfolk is out today on bandcamp, itunes, and spotify, among others. Find CDs in select stores nationally starting 9/17/13, or order directly from The Starfolk here.
All Music Poplist with The Starfolk!
Brian and Allison rap about some of their favorite songs in this fun All Music Feature. Tunes from Dinosaur Jr., Jim Croce, Sentridoh, Dear Nora, The Glands and El Perro Del Mar.
Pop Matters Premieres The Starfolk’s “Sleeping Without Dreaming”
“Brian Tighe has exhibited his pop songwriting chops with groups like the Hang Ups and the Owls. Now, with the ’90s rock-loving the Starfolk, he may have crafted his masterpiece, and shares ‘Sleeping Without Dreaming’ with PopMatters…”
Interview right here!
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The Starfolk Shoot for The Moon
Their transcendent new record had a rocky start. An insightful feature on The Starfolk by Rob Van Alstyne for City Pages. Get the scoop here!
