SALEM has just released “Asia,” a new track from their highly-anticipated debut album King Night. The track has been praised by Pitchfork and XLR8R, who calls the track “beautifully creepy.” SALEM has also just released a teaser for their forthcoming music video for “Asia.” Be sure to check the teaser below and stay tuned for the release of the full video.
SALEM’s debut album King Night will be released on IAMSOUND Records on September 28th. To request a copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Goth outfit SALEM are being hailed for creating one of the year’s most anticipated albums in King Night. The Quietus has just reviewed King Night, offering up a track-by-track analysis of the album. They raved that, “I’ve never known anyone to make music as physically affecting as SALEM’s.”
Earlier this week, SALEM’s debut album King Night rose to #1 on Insound, based on its pre-release sales.
King Night will be released on September 28th on IAMSOUND Records. For licensing info or to request a copy of the album, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
SALEM – “King Night”
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Further adding to the anticipation surrounding their album release, Traverse City/Chicago goth trio SALEM have recently been featured in NME Magazine. Last week, the band debuted the first track from their album, “King Night” on Stereogum and the response was overwhelming, getting both attention and praise from several of music’s most well respected news websites and blogs.
Along with the universal acclaim and NME giving its nod of approval, there is now a consensus that SALEM may have created one of the most unique and ambitious albums to be released this year.
“…The long-player has been three years in the making and has been preceded by similar buzz to that of Crystal Castles’ arrival. Refreshingly, the hype doesn’t look to be unsubstantiated. The band managed to bag legendary LA producer Dave Sardy to mix their bedroom recordings, transforming the eponymous debut from nasty lo-fi laptop atmospherics into one of the most vast and unforgiving debut albums you’ll hear all year.”
-NME
King Night, the debut album from SALEM will be released worldwide on September 28th via IAMSOUND Records. To request a copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
SALEM – “King Night”
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“They establish an elegant, pristine goth shoegaze that now and then drops out weird, introverted dance anthems. Or deep, bowel-shaking bass rumbles accompanied by warping atmospherics.”
“In just under four minutes, the group manages to combine earth-shattering bass, dirty south beats, choral vocals and swirling shoegazey synths into a somehow coherent package.”
SALEM’sdebut album King Night is set to be released on September 28th via IAMSOUND Records. To request a copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
SALEM – “King Night”
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Last week, IAMSOUND Records announced that Salem’s debut album King Night will be released on September 28th. Anticipation is already mounting for the release from these goth trailblazers, who have been credited as the forefathers of new subgenre drag (aka witch-house). Mixed by Dave Sardy (LCD Soundsystem, Band Of Horses, Spoon), the album accents Salem’s ability to create chilling soundscapes, striking a delicate balance between menacing and serene.
LA Weekly is the latest to feature Salem, commenting that the album is “Like a thick, toxic fog, their particular brand of darkwave music (see Cold Cave, the XX) hangs low to the ground — sludgy, skulking stuff that’s far too easy to get lost in.”
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IAMSOUND Records is in full force, gearing up for the release of the highly-anticipated debut album from Salem. Before Salem has even released an album, the Michigan outfit has spawned an entirely new subgenre known as witch-house, or drag. Last week, Pitchfork released an extensive feature on this developing subgenre, loosely defining the scene as “ghostly, slow-moving electro-pop.” Pitchfork goes on to discuss the various artists that identify with this aesthetic influence, which include Salem, oOoOO, and Balem Acab to name a few.
This week, Pitchfork published a feature on Salem, which includes all the album release details and tracklisting. Be sure to check out these great features for a little clarity on this exciting new group.
Salem’s debut album King Night will be released via IAMSOUND Records on September 28th. To request an advance copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Salem – “Frost”
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Our sister label IAMSOUND Records has signed Michigan-based goth electronic trio Salem, who have been hailed by many as one of the most exciting new electronic acts to come out of America in ages with a very strong cult following. Head over to XLR8R to check out their recent feature on Salem.
The band have only released three 7-inch vinyl releases, all of which have sold out immediately. Their debut album will be released by IAMSOUND in the fall 2010, with their music having been compared to Cocteau Twins, Crystal Castles and The Knife, and have been hailed by The Guardian as the creators of their own innovative genre: drag.
Check out this chilling new song from Salem and stay tuned for more info about this exciting new release.
Salem – “Frost”
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IAMSOUND Records’ SXSW party was the talk of Austin at this year’s festival. The party, which featured a fantastic lineup including Sleigh Bells, jj, Salem, Fool’s Gold, and others was jam packed from the minute they opened the doors all the way to closing time. We would like to send a special thank you out to anyone that attended the event and stuck it out through the crowded sets to see these rare, intimate performances.
For those of you that missed this great event, be sure to check out the full set of pictures at www.shadowscene.com for a recap of the performances, the crowd and the mayhem.
Also, IAMSOUND Records has just launched their new website. Head over to www.iamsoundrecords.com to check it out!
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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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
