Popular Workshop have somehow escaped my attention until now. They released their debut, We're Alive And We're Not Alone , in October of last year. From the few songs I've heard via Myspace (it still exists!), they seem like lo-fi indie noise a la the much-missed Test Icicles, though not quite so abrasive. They even do a wicked cover of Belle & Sebastian's 'Electronic Renaissance'! And you know full well I hate covers, so you'd better listen if you know what's good for you. They've made the following video for their single 'Reptilians'. I'm a sucker [...]
The video for Popular Workshop's single, 'Reptilians' has reached the semi-final stages of the 'Live Action' category in the 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards."The Adobe® Design Achievement Awards celebrate student achievement reflecting the powerful convergence of technology and the creative arts. The competition ? which showcases individual and group projects created with industry-leading
'Reptilians' is taken from Popular Workshop's debut album, 'We're Alive And We're Not Alone', which was recorded with Steve Albini, and released in October 2008.
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I just love the phrase ' Steve Albini produced'. It's usually a seal of quality and a pretty decent indication that I'll like the record. In the instance of Popular Workshop , it was a good sign indeed. 'Her Birthday' is the third single from their debut album We're Alive And We're Not Alone , which is out on that ever reliable bastion of cool music This Is Fake DIY Records . It's the first track I've ever heard of theirs, I have to admit, but it's 100% my cup of tea. It's got the thick [...]
Maybe you've heard, but the Olympics are starting started today. I'm sure it will dominate the news for the next few weeks, then the world sport arena can settle down until the 2010 World Cup. Personally, I'll probably miss the hoopla of the opening ceremonies in favor of having a pint or two with friends. Of course, it will probably be on every tv in every pub that has a tv, so there may be no avoiding it. So, here's another Friday Mixtape for you. It's got nifty new tracks from KOL, David Byrne & Brian Eno, Fake Ben Folds, and [...]
"...I don't know where I've been and I don't know who I am." Living in London, keeping company with Art Brut, and jetting off to Chicago to record a debut album with famed producer Steve Albini is fake do-it-yourself indeed. And Popular Workshop has no qualms about admitting it. They've certainly had a great deal of help. DIY be damned, I say. What does it even mean in a digitally dominated world, anyway? The band's acerbic new single "Popsong," which precedes their highly anticipated (at least in my [...]
Word! I'm back, after what was WAAAAAY too much time in Miami. I had the pleasure of falling asleep at the pool, if you see me out and about - "Rock Lobster". So anyway, I got A LOT... Trash Menagerie is a music culture and lifestyle site dedicated to delivering its listeners and readers upfront music, news, and commentary from around the globe. Trash Menagerie digs deep to feature fresh content, and exclusives from both established and up and coming artists and labels, as well rare, retro classics, from music pioneers.
Like Young & Lost, Tigertrap Records are a independent London label with a knack for discovering rather splendid new talent to show off to all the world through the medium of 7" vinyl. Tigertrap, whose first release was the fantastic 'We Got Bored' by 586, release a split 7" featuring The Far Cries and Popular Workshop on September 4th. The origins of The Far Cries are quite intriguing - "Liz Holdforth, an aspiring ballerina spent weekends at her grandfather's [...]
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