News
Brooklyn Vegan has premiered "Full Moon, Hungry Sun", the first single from Kane Strang's Blue Cheese, out February 26th on Ba Da Bing and Flying Nun Records.
We're psyched about this release of rapid-fire fuzz pop tunes, it might just get you through your February. Keep your eyes peeled for a 2016 US tour!
Our favorite Bay Area psychsanity rockers are back on vinyl! Comets On Fire's newly re-mastered Field Recordings From the Sun LP is now available for pre-order here, so you can drop the needle and enjoy their breakthrough sophomore album on-demand. May all oscillators rejoice!
Our very own Renderers scored their first feature film, notes to eternity, a documentary on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Their stark music fits the soundscape of the lives and ideas of four renowned critics of Israel: Noam Chomsky, Sara Roy, Norman Finkelstein and Robert Fisk, sharpening perspective on the nature of the issue that transcends historical and cultural lines. The film was screened in last year's New Zealand International Film Festival. Critics described notes to eternity as "an impressive and affecting film, an inspired and inspiring example of world class craft." Director Sarah Cordery and her team have started an IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds for post-production. You can watch the trailer for the film and support their campaign here.
"Steady Waves" off the upcoming Cross Record finds Emily and Dan in good company on The Guardian's indie playlist with Savages, Field Music and Pumarosa. Harriet Gibsone called their single poised and intimate, traveling "through all manner of moods in its five minutes, from the delicate introspection mirrored by her acoustic guitar, to the heavy layers of guitar-grind that give an ominous undertone to an otherwise still and sensitive song". Clash referred to the track as "gloriously intense" in their premiere, while Stereogum said "it's the kind of song that makes you want to hear a lot more from a band".
Afghan Wings' Greg Dulli announced his tour and upcoming album earlier this morning with a cover of Sharon's "A Crime" off her album Epic, released in 2010 on Ba Da Bing! Records. Accompanied by Ani DiFranco on vocals, his soulful rendition delightfully re-accesses the track . Listen to the original song here.
Two of our artists - Colossal Yes and Earth Jerks - are releasing cassettes October 8th. They'll also team up to play a show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 9th, to celebrate. RSVP here.
Colossal Yes will also be opening for Lee Ranaldo at the Swedish American Hall on Nov. 6th. Get tickets for that show here.
Taking a moment away from her incredible painting career, Maryrose Crook and her husband Brian are setting out on a rare tour of the US. We're lucky they have decamped from their home in Christchurch, New Zealand, and, at least for the moment, have been living in the deserts of California. This means more chances to see them play, not to mention some exciting new record news we will be announcing soon!
9/29 Omaha, NE O'Leaver's Pub (w/The Subtropics, Vegetable Deluxe)
9/30 Iowa City, IA The Mill (w/Besnard Lakes)
10/2 Milwaukee, WI Company Brewing (w/WORK and Pink Trilliums)
10/3 Minneapolis, MN [AFTERNOON SHOW] Grumpy's Northeast (w/Part of Love Chimes w/Michael Chapman, Pigeons, Nathan Bowles, and Matthew De Gennaro)
10/3 Minneapolis, MN [NIGHT SHOW] St Peter (w/Good Night, Gold Dust)
10/4 The Owl Chicago, IL (w/Sir Richard Bishop and Rob Mazurek)
Slothrust are taking a few months this fall to see America. They’ll open in September for The Fall of Troy & spend October with The Heartless Bastards.
See the whole list of dates HERE.
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, our newest addition to the Ba Da Bing roster, are set to play a couple shows at this years Austin City Limits Fest.
Get all your info HERE.
We're excited to announce Terror’s Horns, a new album from french favorites National Snow Buildings. It's now available for pre-order. Click on the image to get your copy today.