31.05.09
Posted in new releases at 10:30 am by derry
Albums of the Week : Patrick Wolf – The Bachelor (Bloody Chambers)
Baaba Maal – Television (Palm Pictures)
Single of the Week : Dirty Projectors – Stillness Is The Move (Domino)
This Week’s instore : Hockey - Monday 1st June @ 6pm (to celebrate the release of their new single ‘Learn To Lose’). Ticket holders only (but if you don’t have a ticket, come down on the night & we will fit you in if we can).
Hello sunblessed people!
Hope you’re not too fried after that scorcher. Annoyingly, we’ve been busy stockchecking all weekend so sadly got to see very little of it. Still, there’s been lots of lovely releases to keep us company, so it’s not all bad. In fact, top of this week’s pile is the new album from the ridiculously flamboyant & colourful Patrick Wolf whose self released ‘The Bachelor’ is a brilliantly eccentric record that makes us (some of us at least!) sooooo damn happy!………Baaba Maal’s been a bit slack in delivering a new album as it’s been 8 years since his last but by God was it worth it! – this one’s a beautiful meeting of West-African rhythms & subtle electronic dance elements – perfect summer music…………..Mark (E) Everett is back with his 7th Eels album & he’s as mesmeric & ragged as ever………..Resident fave Peter Broderick brings us a new album of beautiful string & piano compositions that should appeal to fans of Max Richter or Olafur Arnalds………….Scottish miserablist Malcolm Middleton seems a little lighter-hearted on his new record but there’s still a very necessary dark undercurrent to his songs……….Brighton’s own The Ghost of a Thousand are causing one hell of a stir in the punk-rock scene (achieving the esteemed 5 Ks in Kerrang!), so if you’ve not heard them yet & you’re a fan of The Bronx, Converge, Gallows & the likes of, then it’s about time you checked ‘em out…………..super deck-whizz DJ Yoda is up to his old party tricks again & this time he’s cutting & pasting in a Country & Western style……..Cass McCombs‘ last record became a bit of a shop favourite once it had sunk into our consciousness & it looks like this one’s going the same way already……….Scotland’s much lauded Broken Records put out their debut having finally settled on a label to sign with (4ad won the war) & if you’re looking for some distinctly Scottish, epic multi-instrumentalism, then this one’s for you……….The Intelligence produce their 4th assault of pop-post-punk laden sun fried hooks – undoubtedly their best work yet……………if you like the darker end of the dubstep spectrum, then check out the cd from Shackleton & Mordant Music that covers off some of their previously vinyl only releases………Mr & Mrs Costello both release albums this week : Diana Krall pays homage to the Brazilian Bossa Nova scene of the 50s & 60s on her new record whilst her hubby, Elvis Costello, continues on his genre exploration & heads into Country for this T-Bone Burnett produced album ……….& if Country’s your thing then you might also want to check out the new albums from Ryan Bingham who has a grimy take on country rock or Eilen Jewell who delivers a lovely balance of strident country & rural balladry……….London rap diva, Speech Debelle releases her debut album which sits somewhere between Lily Allen & Lauryn Hill…….all this & new albums from Holly Throsby, Das Wanderlust, Kap Bambino, Paolo Nutini, Daniel Merriweather, Ohbijou, Sharon Van Etten, Michelle Shocked, Skepta, Cinematic Orchestra, Ganglians & loads more. There’s also a very special, ultra limited (500 worldwide) release from the much in demand Mumford & Sons who have created a beautiful package of a 10″ with 3 exclusive prints by the highly regarded Scottish artist Sophie Milner – get in quick, we only have a very limited amount of these. There are also singles from Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, The Bobby McGees, Cherbourg, Gang Gang Dance, The Joy Formidable, Plugs & many many more. To check out the complete new release listing, click on the link.
resident new releases june 1st 2009
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Posted in staff choices at 10:28 am by derry
It’s the beginning of another month, so we’ve put together our picks of what’s been on our stereos this month for you. To see what’s contributing to the soundtrack of our lives at the moment, check out the Staff Recommendations from the link.
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24.05.09
Posted in Instore Appearances at 1:44 pm by derry
We are finally recovering from being ridiculously star-struck by the awesome presence of Jarvis Cocker last Monday, who proved himself to be every bit as cool as we could have hoped & a true gent to boot. A massive thanks goes to Jarvis & also to everyone who waited so patiently to see him (& to those of you who gave up!) – we know it was worth the wait from the grins on your faces as you left. If you want to see some of our snaps of the event, they are on our Facebook page. Just hop on your Facebook & Search for Resident Brighton & there we are!
This Week’s Instore Events : We’ll probably never top the Jarvis event but we have organised a few things for you this week………..
Grizzly Bear : Veckatimest – Monday 25th May anyone who purchases the album on Bank Holiday Monday can enter a draw to win a signed copy of the band’s unreleased & ultra limited 7″ ‘Live On KCRW’ & you will also get a lovely print of the album artwork & a badge
Florence & the Machine : Lungs – Tuesday 26th May @ 6pm (preorder the album at the playback for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the sold out Concorde show on 2nd June)
Little Boots : Hands – Wednesday 27th May @ 5.30pm (preorder the album at the playback & get a free poster of the album artwork)
A quick reminder that next Monday (on June 1st) Hockey will be playing an instore here to launch their brand new single ‘Learn To Lose’. We literally only have a handful of tickets left for this show, so pop in & ask how you can get yours.
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Posted in new releases at 1:42 pm by derry
Albums of the Week : Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest (Warp)
James Blackshaw – The Glass Bead Game (Young God)
Blank Dogs – Under & Under (In The Red)
Single of the Week : The Soft Pack – Extinction 10″ EP (Merok)
This week sees the release of the much lauded 3rd album from those trendy Brooklynites Grizzly Bear who have, against all the odds, delivered a pretty spectacular follow up to the masterpiece that is 2006’s ‘Yellow House’ – sublime summery harmonies, lush orchestral flourishes & towering folksy chamber pop like no other band can produce (see above for freebie info)……….the 12 string genius that is James Blackshaw has been gradually growing in popularity & notoriety & with his new record he includes piano, female vocals & string & wind instruments to augment his astonishing compositions…….more quality output from Brooklyn comes in the form of Blank Dogs (aka Mike Sniper) who’s clearly got a bit of a liking for the early output of The Cure (quite right too!) & he’s gradually letting more & more of the melody peek through his brilliant fuzzy murkiness……….a late arrival from last week is the debut from Miles Anthony Benjamin Robinson (he really should think about abbreviating that!) which is a stirring but euphoric effort that calls to mind everything from Micah P. Hinson to Neil Young & Arcade Fire – quite something!……….the mighty fine Tectonic label release their 2nd compilation – Tectonic Plates Vol.2, pulling together their recent 12″s featuring Skream, Benga, Martyn, Flying Lotus, Joker, Pinch & more dubstep luminaries……….. the great new album from France’s Phoenix sounds like what might happen if The Strokes let Studio or Lindstrom produce their next album……….still on the French vibe, the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, has gone all French & a bit jazzy on his surprising but strong new album………there’s a distinguished album of lo-fi surf folk/space pop from Ducktails – fans of Sun Araw, High Places & Panda Bear take note………Trentemoller has put together an incredible compilation covering everything from his trademark hi-tech dancefloor minimalism through to heartwrenching melodic moments – how can an album that starts with Grouper’s ‘Heavy Water / I’d Rather Be Sleeping’ be anything other than brilliant?……..the 3rd album from Brighton’s talented singer/songwriter Fink sees him working with John Legend & Son Of Dave………fans of the Finders Keepers label should check out the Anagram Jam compilation put together by 2 highly informed musical archivists that you’ll know if you unscramble their names……….if you fancy a set of taut, on the edge pop songs bristling with nervous abandon, then the ace Tyvek album is the one for you………fans of Rune Grammofon’s output (in particular Supersilent) should check out the noisy improv Norwegians, Spunk………Honest Jon’s have delivered yet another gem with Open Strings – 1920s Middle Eastern Recordings, having raided the emi vaults for a dizzying selection of 78s – the vinyl 4LP version is to die for!………..there’s also a host of reissues – the picks of which have to be the deluxe revamping of Beck’s early classic ‘One Foot In The Grave’ & John Martyn’s 1973 landmark album ‘Solid Air’……..all this & new albums from Sir Richard Bishop, Magic Arm, Marilyn Manson, Gary Go, Scott Matthews, A Broken Consort, Simple Minds, Redjetson, Toddla T, Dubterror, Abstract Rude, Terry Callier, Jon Balke, Scott H. Biram, Dave Alvin & many more. Click on the link below to see the full listing.
resident new releases may 25th 2009
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17.05.09
Posted in new releases at 9:32 am by derry
Albums of the Week : Jarvis Cocker – Further Complications (Rough Trade)
The Field – Yesterday & Today (Kompakt)
Patrick Watson – Wooden Arms (Peacefrog)
This Week’s Instore Event : Jarvis Cocker serving behind the counter & selling you his album on the day of release – Monday 18th May, 5-6pm (first come, first served – we’ll try & make sure everyone gets served by Jarvis but only the 1st 50 people will get their record in the specially designed bags……it’s going to be a busy one – bear with us & we will make it run as smoothly as possible!)
We hope you all enjoyed your Great Escape, running around Brighton in the rain (every bloody year!) & got to see at least some of the bands that were top of your list. Our highlights included White Denim, DM Stith, Micachu & The Shapes, Three Trapped Tigers, Abe Vigoda, The Soft Pack, Marnie Stern, Zach Hill, The Week That Was, S.C.U.M., Soap & Skin, Gang Of Four, Crystal Antlers, Holy Fuck, Vivian Girls & The Duchess Says (phew!)…….
So, onto the new releases then & what an enormous pile there is this week………1st up is the brand new album from the aforementioned Jarvis Cocker – his 2nd solo album sees a pairing up of 2 legends as Jarvis has hooked up with the almighty Steve Albini to create a record that hits way harder than you’d imagine, forming the perfect sound for Jarvis’ current preocupation with sex – an awesome record!………although us Residents never really warmed to Patrick Watson’s debut, we’re absolutely loving his follow-up – if you’re a fan of DM Stith, Andrew Bird or Grizzly Bear, you should definitely check out this baroque pop wonder…………The Field’s infectious follow-up to the much loved ‘From Here We Go Sublime’ delivers another quality dose of hypnotic ambient techno………the monolithic force that is Stephen O’Malley & Greg Anderson’s Sunn O))) sees the dark lords deliver a phenomenal beast of an album……….equally dark is the new record of folk-tinged doom from Current 93……….Beirut’s pals A Hawk & A Hacksaw have released their long awaited follow up to the classic ‘The Way The Wind Blows’ this week & they’ve done some limited posters to go with the release if you get in quick…….Manic Street Preachers make a proper return to form with what is being hailed as the “The Holy Bible Part 2″ whereby they finally get to use Richey’s lyrical legacy…….Lindstrom & Prins Thomas have joined forces again for some more quality Scando-disco fare………British Sea Power have gone all gentle & introspective on their soundtrack to ‘Man Of Aran’………if you’re heading to the Sublime Frequencies night at St.George’s Church in a few days then you might want to swat up & purchase the new album of Syrian wonder from Omar Souleyman………Steve Earle has put together an incredibly restrained & thoughtful album of Townes Van Zandt cover versions (cryptically entitled ‘Townes’)…………..Brighton’s beat ambassador Flevans returns to his original home at Tru Thoughts for his mighty fine 3rd album……there’s a fan pleasing collection of out of print & never-released-before Iron & Wine songs……….the Scottish quartet responsible for one of the finest albums of 2006, My Latest Novel, are back with an album full of breathtaking melodies, gorgeous harmonies & sweeping arrangements…….the one man band slide guitar party that is Bob Log III brings you the sound of Seasick Steve on acid – ace!…… Passion Pit follow up their quirky ep with their full length debut – a polished set of dancefloor friendly tracks………Jacasek has moved away from his dark but pretty tunes of ‘Treny’ in favour of atonal explorations & as such his new album should definitely appeal to fans of The Caretaker or Koen Holtkamp…..The American Analogue Set’s Andrew Kenny returns under his new guise of The Wooden Birds – an album that’s sure to please fans of his previous output or The Postal Service…….the electronic whizzes Apparat & Modeselektor have merged themselves into Modearat for a warm, deep electronic treat……….Clark fans should check out the new album from Nathan Fake who has gone all techno on his new album / collection of eps…….Mr.Lif delivers a very rare thing indeed – a quality modern hip hop album………..there are also new albums from Savath & Savalas, Kronos Quartet, Vieux Farka Toure, Au Revoir Simone, Green Day, ex-Grandaddy Jason Lytle, Aceyalone, Balmorhea, The Warlocks, Tom Brosseau, Post War Years, Orphans & Vandals, Los Albertos, Neils Children & tons more, as well as some brilliant new vinyl releases from the likes of Ducktails, Heavy Winged & Inca Ore & Teeth Mountain.
resident new releases 18th may 2009
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10.05.09
Posted in new releases at 11:25 am by derry
Album of the Week : Sleepy Sun – Embrace (ATP Recordings)
Single of the Week : The Horrors – Who Can Say (XL Recordings)
On the new releases front, this is a much quieter week than last week’s mammoth set but we’ve still got plenty to keep you (& us) happy with the likes of San Fran’s Sleepy Sun who sound like a brilliantly psychedelic melding of Black Mountain & Brightblack Morning Light – 2 shop faves so a sure fire winner for us!………Graham Coxon returns with solo album number 7 & as those of you who saw him this week will already know, this one’s a folkier, more low key affair – a slow burner that has proven to be an absolute delight to these ears & as a special bonus we have a limited number of his fancy 1 sided etched record store day 10 inch available at a bargain £4.99 when you buy the album…………Canada’s electronic pop duo Junior Boys deliver another set of warm, complex & layered beats for the dancefloor & bedroom alike………the Geordie pop-post-punkers Maximo Park are back with a return to form 3rd album…………there’s an ace album of homespun, psychedelic, delicate, druggy, slowcore from Cheval Sombre……..fans of Feist, Joan As Policewoman or Laura Marling should check out the melodic simplicity of Dear Reader…………the hotly-tipped Londoners Kasms, featuring an ex-Test Icicle, deliver their “shriekbeat” debut…………the ever-trusty Soul Jazz have put together Dub Echoes – an impeccable selection of crucial dub cuts, old & new, which accompanies a film of the same name, also released on dvd this week………….Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara follow up their highly acclaimed collaboration of 2 years ago with, what is possibly, an even more impressive offering…….Gallic legend Laurent Garnier is back with an effortless blend of techno, deep house, drum n bass & jazzy funk………..following Peaches’ album last week, next up in the electroclash revival is Tiga who has collaborated with Soulwax, James Murphy, Gonzales & more on his 2nd studio effort……Andrew Bird follows up his recent superb ‘Noble Beast’ album with an EP of 5 new songs & reworkings…….all this & new albums from Nadja, Our Brother The Native, Drookit Dogs, Dj Vadim, Ed Rush & Optical, Scanner, Mark Templeton, Khaled & more & new singles from Sons Of Noel & Adrian, Flying Lotus, Effi Briest / Telepathe, The Pictish Trail, Banjo Or Freakout, Broken Records & loads more. We will also be getting more copies of the Martyn album in this week for all of you who’ve been waiting for this dubstep masterpiece to come back into stock. To see the complete new release listing, click on the link below:
resident new releases may 11th 2009
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03.05.09
Posted in Instore Appearances at 11:32 am by derry
This Week’s Instores : The Pink Mountaintops – Thursday 7th May @ 7pm (Steve McBean, the Black Mountain frontman is popping in under his Pink Mountaintops guise to play an acoustic set for us, at his own request – we can’t wait!).
The Pictish Trail – Friday 8th May @ 6pm Very welcome return visit from Fence Records mainman Johnny Lynch. If you’re a fan of King Creosote, the more plaintive side of Hot Chip or enjoyed our recent Tom Brosseau instore, don’t miss this one. If you’re going to the Pictish Trail / Viking Moses show later that evening, it’s now moved from the Quadrant to the Western Front. All tickets still valid.
Following The Maccabees brilliant instore appearance & mammoth signing this week (a massive thank you goes out to the lovely, lovely band & all of you who squished into the shop for their ace show), we’ve got a load more instore events lined up, most of which we’ve told you about already (I’ll list them at the end as a reminder). However, we’ve had a new event confirmed this week that has us all wobbly at the knees! On the day of release of his awesome new record ‘Further Complications’ (trust us, it’s incredible), the one & only Jarvis Cocker will be popping in between 5 & 6pm to work behind the counter! The 1st 50 of you to purchase the album from Jarvis on Monday 18th May will receive your record in a specially made, limited edition cloth bag, presented & rung through the till by the man himself! How good’s that?!
Finally, we have Hockey playing on Monday 1st June @ 6pm to promote their new single ‘Learn To Lose’ which is released that day. Pop into the shop to find out how to get free tickets.
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Posted in new releases at 11:27 am by derry
Albums of the Week : Akron/Family – Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free (Crammed)
The Horrors – Primary Colours (XL)
The Pink Mountaintops – Outside Love (Jagjaguwar)
Single of the Week : Burial & Four Tet – Moth / Wolf Cub (Text)
After last week’s rather slim pickings, this week has seen us buried in boxes of new releases, so here’s a quick run down of some of our top picks in cae you haven’t got time to read through the complete listing (you really should read it though – James, Sam & I slogged to get it finished this week!). Top of the pile is the new album from Brooklyn’s heady experimentalists Akron/Family - takes a few listens to work its magic this one but those who stick with it will be greatly rewarded………..if you’d written The Horrors off as some style over substance art-school nonsense (as indeed their previous record company did), then think again – their new album, with the help of Portishead’s Geoff Barrow on production, is a sublime slice of psychedelic, krautrock-inspired brilliance………our final top pick of the week comes from The Black Mountain frontman Steve McBean, who has recorded his fabulous new record as The Pink Mountaintops with a host of top notch special guests (check out his stripped back, acoustic set here on Thursday @ 7)………….the utterly charming Maccabees demonstrate a far wider range of sounds & influences, resulting in a far superior sophomore effort (we’ve got a few signed copies left after the preorders, so be quick if you want one of these!)…………..Annie Clark, aka St.Vincent, has looked to film scores as inspiration for her wonderful 2nd album – a winner for fans of Feist, Andrew Bird or Sufjan Stevens we think………. electroclash trashmouth Peaches is back with more of her harsh beats & filthy mouth aided by Simian Mobile Disco, Digitalism, Drums Of Death & Soulwax – feel the quality!……….Hot Chip have put together their contribution to the Bugged Out Mix series which further showcases their immaculate taste……….the 4th album from Scottish singer/songwriter Alasdair Roberts is folkier than ever but it’s a lively affair that contains some of his best melodies yet……..the hypnotically bludgeoning Isis deliver a slow burning future classic……..the ridiculously prolific Conor Oberst (aka Bright Eyes) has made a record with his current touring band The Mystic Village Band – an engaging, multi-textured & colourful effort from the indie-rock icon……….indie-pop darlings The Wave Pictures have enlisted Herman Dune’s Stanley Brinks for horn duties & incorporate lots of lovely guitar finger picking on their 2nd record of warm & fuzzy tunes……….the fierce, all-out, 5 pronged attack that is Gallows deliver more distorted guitar riffs & screaming vocals to great effect………….the 18 year old London songstress who records as Alessi’s Ark has delivered an arresting debut of orchestral pop & sweeping melodies………..the unique talent that is Lhasa has been gathering masses of critical acclaim for her self-titled 3rd album………Miss Kittin & The Hacker finally get around to serving up a 2nd helping of their metallic soul & glamorous space disco………..dubstep’s current leading light Caspa delivers a sure fire party starter of an album……….if you want some mental jazz beats a la Polar Bear or Acoustic Ladyland then check out the new offering from Led Bib……….Paul Curreri’s other half Devon Sproule follows up her much lauded ‘Keep Your Silver Shined’ with another enthralling country / folk record……..if like me, you were bowled over by The War On Drugs album, check out the solo effort from Kurt Vile which is only available on vinyl at the moment but the odd crackle will only serve to enhance this lo-fi beauty…….all this & loads more new albums from the likes of Trembling Bells, Get The Blessing, Fischerspooner, High Contrast, Damian Lazarus, Magik Markers, Hanne Hukkelberg, Double Dagger, The Seal Club Clubbing Club, Florian Hecker, The Black Dog, The Do, Esben & The Witch, Doll & The Kicks, Bird Names, Burn The Negative, Madina Lake, Esser, The Hospitals, The Paper Chase, Richard Swift & reissues from The Rolling Stones, The Vaselines, The Deviants, Frankie Paul & Laurel Aitken & singles from Burial & Four Tet (get in extra quick with this one – half already gone on pre-order so it won’t hang around), The Leisure Society, Scout Niblett, Pinch, Poppy & The Jezebels, Ital Tek, Rye Rye, Fanfarlo, We Were Promised Jetpacks & loads more. Also, if you missed out on the incredible release from The Caretaker last year, we have a limited amount available on import back in stock. For full details of these & all of this week’s other releases, click on the link below
resident new releases may 4th 2009
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