Billboard Magazine recently featured our sister label, IAMSOUND Records as one of their up-and-coming indie labels in 2010. The feature focused on indie imprints chosen by their distributors that are re-defining the music marketplace in these harsh economic times. IAMSOUND was chosen by RED Distribution to be a leader in 2010, based on their success as indie tastemakers over the last year.
There’s no doubt that the last few years have been very magical for IAMSOUND, who released new music by some of the music’s best new artists including Florence And The Machine, Little Boots, Telepathe, Fool’s Gold, and many others.
The new year looks to be just as amazing. 2010 plans for IAMSOUND include fresh albums from the newly-signed Salem and electro-goddesses Telepathe, as well as a series 7-inch singles released in conjunction with Pure Groove Records, the first of which featuring LA locals We Are The World. Check out the full feature from Billboard Magazine.
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Fool’s Gold – “Surprise Hotel”
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Today’s a big day for our sister label IAMSOUND – they’ve got so much going on!
Now, in no particular order, let’s go through them… Released today is Telepathe’s debut full-length album Dance Mother. It’s been available digitally for a couple months now but CDs and LPs are in stores today, and we know that you, as a true music fan, want to hold a physical CD or vinyl in your hands! It’s been getting rave reviews in the press, and they will be going on a headlining US tour in June (dates at the bottom) .
“Dance Mother is an avant-garde/hip-hop hybrid and a big ol’ pile of conflicting elements that seamlessly melt together into one gorgeous – and infections – drone. . . Though each song wafts with the familiarity of influences, not one feels like a rehash, or a gimmick, making Dance Mother true avant-pop brilliance.” – Bust
“Telepathe’s debut feels fresh: They bring TV on the Radio-style cacophony, Cocteau Twins-esque vocals, and their own dazzling electronic to winning tracks like ‘So Fine’ and ‘In Your Line’” – Details
Speaking of debut releases, Suckers have their self-titled debut EP in stores today! This four-track CD, produced by Anand Wilder of Yeasayer, has been the talk of the blogs and music critics everywhere, garnering a Best New Music recommendation on Pitchfork for “It Gets Your Body Movin’” and “Band to Watch” status on Stereogum.
The band will also be having a residency this July at Piano’s in NYC, playing every Thursday, as well as upcoming shows with MGMT, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and others.
Both Suckers and Telepathe will be having record release parties, with Telepathe’s tomorrow night (the 15th) at The Annex with Popo and Frances the Wolf, and Suckers’ party on the 23rd at Glasslands in Brooklyn with Tanlines and a Yeasayer DJ set, as well as free Colt 45.
Last but certainly not least is Little Boots’sArecibo EP, out on 12-inch vinyl. Areceibo was originally released in November of last year and it sold out so quickly through the IAMSOUND website and select stores around the country that IAMSOUND are re-releasing it today, nationwide in stores!
To say that the buzz around Little Boots has been rising is an understatement; along with a run of very successful SXSW shows (including a Perez Hilton party duet with Kid Cudi), Little Boots has been named a “Rising Star” by Access Hollywood, a “Breaking Artist” by Rolling Stone, a Top Ten Music Pick for 2009 by NME, and countless other accolades (not to mention, of course, the FADER cover, the BBC pick, etc.)
5/12 – Bowery Ballroom – NYC (w/ Pains of Being Pure at Heart)
7/1 – Prospect Park – NYC (w/ MGMT)
7/9 – Piano’s – NYC
7/16 – Piano’s – NYC
7/23 – Piano’s – NYC
7/30 – Piano’s – NYC
TELEPATHE
4/15 – The Annex – NYC (Record Release Party)6/2 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
6/3 Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
6/4 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
6/5 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
6/6 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
6/9 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
06/10 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
06/11 Portland, OR @ Holocene
6/12 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
6/13 Los Angeles, CA @ The Smell
6/16 Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
6/17 Phoenix, AZ @ Modified Arts
6/19 Austin, TX @ Emos Jr.
6/20 Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
6/22 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
6/23 Atlanta, GA @ 529
6/24 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
6/25 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
6/26 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas
7/31 Jersey City, NJ @ All Points West Festival
Little Boots, who’s ‘Arecibo’ EP is currently available on our sister label IAMSOUND, will kick off her New In Town dates this May at the Leeds Cockpit.
She plays:
Leeds Cockpit (May 12)
Manchester Club Academy (13)
Glasgow King Tuts (14)
London Heaven (28)
The singer is also taking part in the Dot To Dot, Evolution, Sound City and Great Escape festivals.
Check out Florence and The Machine performing “Dog Days Are Over” and winning The Brits Critic’s Choice Award.
Little Boots on the red carpet at The Brits.
Both “Dog Days Are Over”from Florence and the Machine, and ‘Arecibo’ the US debut EP from Little Boots are available now from our sister label IAMSOUND.
To Download The “Dog Days Are Over” Single Click Below
To Download The ‘Arecibo’ EP from Little Boots Click Below
For Film and Television licensing on either contact Colin Chambers directly.
Little Boots made her LA debut this week with a performance at Club NME Los Angeles with Fred Perry Subculture last night (February 4).
The petite singer packed a punch with her ready-for-the-dancefloor tunes from her debut EP including ‘Magical’ and ‘Mathematics’. Backed by a drummer and keyboardist, the solo project from Dead Disco frontwoman Victoria Hesketh won over the packed house, which included members of No Doubt, Mika and Lily Allen producer Greg Kurstin.
“This is exciting. It’s my first proper gig in LA,” Hesketh said. “I come to LA quite a lot so it feels like a homecoming even though I’ve never played here.” The crowd cheered and danced with their hands in the air throughout most of Little Boots 40-minute set, and booed in disappointment when she announced she would be playing her last tune. “This is a little song I can’t quite fathom,” she said when introducing her hit ‘Stuck On Repeat’, which got the whole crowd hopping.
“Meddle” & “Stuck On Repeat” are available through IAMSOUND Records on iTUNES now.
Listen to “Meddle” by Little Boots
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Debut Album From Restless People Out September 14th On IAMSOUND Records
Brooklyn's Restless People will release their self-titled debut album on September 14th on IAMSOUND Records. The band, which features members of Tanlines, Professor Murder and Don Caballero, have been hailed for their irresistible, upbeat brand of dance-pop.
TRACKLIST
Days of Our Lives
Constant Panic
Don't Back Down
Little Sky
Basic Needs
Practical Magic
Practical Magic II
Victimless Crime
IAMSOUND Records To Release King Night by Salem On September 28th
Salem, the Traverse City/Chicago based trio have announced the worldwide release of their debut album King Night, out September 28th on IAMSOUND Records. Mixed by Dave Sardy, the album accents Salem's ability to create chilling soundscapes, striking a delicate balance between menacing and serene.
Following a series of limited edition 7" singles released throughout 2008 and 2009, the band has already garnered the attention of The FADER, The New York Times, LA Weekly, and Pitchfork.
TRACKLIST
1. King Night
2. Asia
3. Frost
4. Sick
5. Release Da Boar
6. Trapdoor
7. Redlights
8. Hound
9. Traxx
10. Tair
11. Killer
For info regarding licensing music from any artist from IAMSOUND Records, contact: Colin Chambers or Kevin Krump
