Daytrotter has just released a live session with Suckers that was recorded in Lodi, Wisconsin last October. The newly-released recording features live versions of each of the tracks from the band’s debut EP, which was released on IAMSOUND Records. Head over to Daytrotter now to stream the full performance or download the session for $5.
FADER has also recently featured Suckers performing “Roman Candle” as a part of their Double Vision series. FADER’s Double Vision features footage of live performances from two simultaneous perspectives.
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Epic indie rockers, Suckers have been named by MTV News as a band to watch in 2010. The Brooklyn quartet, known for their colossal anthems bursting with explosive choruses and tribal drums, were chosen by MTV News amongst other picks for 2010 including Florence And The Machine, Yeasayer, and We The Kings. Check out the MTV News feature on Suckers below.
Suckers‘ debut EP is now available from IAMSOUND Records. To request a copy or for licensing info, please contact Colin Chambers or Kevin Krump directly.
After their hailed performances at CMJ 2009 and on tour opening for fellow-Brooklynites White Rabbits, Suckers are reveling in all the attention they have received over the past few months. Check out what music magazines and blogs are saying about these eclectic space-cadets:
“An ambitious amalgam of hippie rock, rowdy noise, and just enough grooves to, as their song goes, “Get Your Body Movin’.”"
“In a world where emulation is all too prevalent from artist to artist, Suckers stands out, taking a bold stance against the formulaic trash that much of modern music has become.”
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If you missed out on CMJ Fest a few months’ back, Babelgum has posted a video stream of the IAMSOUND CMJ party – and they’ve captured some real gems. With videos of Fool’s Gold, Apache Beat, New Villager and Suckers sets, the viewers are given a rare glimpse of the happenings at CMJ, and great interviews with the band. Below is the video taken from Fool’s Gold’s set and what might be the greatest treasure of all – a fun and enlightening interview with Niki and Paul of IAMSOUND Records. Go to Babelgum.com to set the rest of the video clips.
The IAMSOUND CMJ showcase received rave reviews and the buzz is continuing to grow around our sister label. Featured this week in NY Magazine and NME are none other than Fool’s Gold, Apache Beat, Suckers, and Telepathe, and our very own Paul Tao, manager of IAMSOUND, has a feature Buzz-o-meter interview in NME as well. Check out these white-hot bands – 3 of them listed in NY Mag’s “Top 40 Songs That Define The Sound Of Right Now” at NYMag.com and NME.com!
The IAMSOUND Records CMJ Party Showcase is tonight at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (Between Houston & Bleeker). This should be a great set, with the variety of innovative artists IAMSOUND is showcasing. Telepathe kicks off the party with a DJ set and Fool’s Gold will be capping the night off with one of their exhilarating sets, come check it out!
IAMSOUND artists Suckers are embarking on a fall tour this month, be sure to check out one of the shows near you. For all you Austinites, Suckers are taking the stage at ACL at 11:45 A.M. sharp – you won’t want to miss this one.
09.27.09 Washington DC – DC9
09.29.09 Little Rock, AR – Sticky Fingerz
10.04.09 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits w/ Passion Pit, White Lies, Here We Go Magic
IAMSOUND Records act SUCKERS recently stopped by the Daytrotter studios and recorded a four-song session with them. Three of the songs are brand new songs (so get on it if you have listened to the original four-song EP to death and have been fiending for more), and the fourth song is, of course, the ‘classic’ song “It Gets Your Body Movin’”.
Scarily enough, 2009 is half over already! Kicking off the second half of the year though, is a residency this month at Piano’s in NYC with Suckers. The band will be playing every Thursday this month, beginning today (the 9th), with a variety of musical peers, including Wild Yaks, Hexa, Sean Bones, Acrylics and many others.
Click below to check out the video flyer. With their recent write-up in Rolling Stone as well as a Daytrotter session (which will be out next week), you can be sure that this will be the residency to be at in NY! Beginning at next week’s show on the 16th, they will be giving away free posters and mixtape CDs.
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
