March 2010
37 posts
Happy Record Release Day Kleenex/LiLiPUT!
Kleenex/LiLiPUT CD/DVD is out today!
If you’ve watched any live YouTube footage of Kleenex/Liliput then you know how amazing they were as a live band. If not, you’re in luck as this CD/DVD set is a testament to their greatness. The CD features two full live sets: Kleenex live in Biel in 1979 and Liliput live in Zurich in 1983, and they include some never before released songs....
Limited Edition Explode Into Colors 7", almost...
As of today, I have two of these left. I might be able to get a handful more from Red Eye and the band has some they are selling on tour. Limited Edition pressing of 1000, this is almost out of print.
Grass Widow on Kill Rock Stars
We are so excited to announce that KRS will be releasing a new album from Grass Widow this summer! We have long been fans of the San Francisco trio from afar, thanks to an early hot tip from our then intern Aubrey Hornor, and it’s a real honor to be able to work with them. The new album will be released on August 24th and is currently being recorded by Alex Yusimov (Mississippi...
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Salutations: Happy Early Springtime!
Dear Kill Rock Stars Mail Order Freaks Hi. Not a lot of news this week because everyone is at SXSW. Our official party was yesterday but stuff is still going on, here’s the schedule: Explode Into Colors Mar 20 - 2:30pm @ MtyMx Monterrey, Nuevo León Grass Widow March 19 - 11:45pm @ The Mohawk - Slumberland/Cake Shop cakeshop March 20 - 8pm @ Spiderland Quasi March 19 - 11:00pm @...
Recent Releases: Quasi & Xiu Xiu
XIU XIU Dear God, I Hate Myself LP/CD Free mp3s: Gray Death, Dear God I Hate Myself
QUASI American Gong LP/CD Free mp3s: Repulsion, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
We also have these promotional packs up for a limited time: KRS503TLPPACK Xiu Xiu - Dear God, I Hate Myself T & LP Pack $23 Dear God, I Hate Myself T and LP for a reduced price when you buy them together. KRS512TLPPACK...
Quasi & Xiu Xiu T Shirts
To celebrate the new releases, we have some new shirts:
KRS503T Xiu Xiu Dear God, I Hate Myself T $15 Pink & White on Slate T. and KRS512T Quasi American Gong T $15 Purple on Yellow T.
March Sale: Kleenex/LiLiPUT, Semiautomatic,...
Tour Dates
Deerhoof 03/23 - Osaka, Japan @ Akaso 03/24 - Nygoya, Japan @ Club Quattro 03/26 - Tokyo, Japan @ Liquid Room 03/28 - Sendai, Japan @ SHAFT 03/31 - Matsuyama, Japan @ Hoshizora Jett - w/ Tori Kudo 04/01 - Fukuoka, Japan @ Early Believers 04/02 - Okayama, Japan @ Pepperland 04/03 - Hamamatsu, Japan @ Lucrezia or art space 04/14 - Moscow, Russia @ IKRA 04/15 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen 04/18 -...
Dear Mail Order Freaks, The big news this week is that Elliott Smith Pre-Orders are up.
I shipped all the Kleenex/LiLiPUT CD/DVD Pre-Orders but it’s not out until 3/23, so there’s still time to order and get the FREE button. Don’t forget their discography 2CD is on sale for just $9.99 in March You don’t want to miss our SXSW party, special guests Grass Widow and Viv...
Pre-Order Elliott Smith Reissues, Out 4/6
KRS523 Elliott Smith Roman Candle CD/LP/180 gram Vinyl 2LP w/download Roman Candle is Elliott Smith’s first solo album and was originally released on Portland’s Cavity Search Records in 1994. Roman Candle had quite an impact on Slim Moon, Kill Rock Stars’ founder: “In 1994, I had been asked to be on this five-person solo-act tour called Pop Chord with Tammy Watson,...
Quasi & Explode Into Colors Tour
The first leg of Quasi’s US tour in support of their latest album, American Gong, has begun! Explode Into Colors will be supporting down to Austin and back. Both bands will be playing a bunch down in Austin - see below for full details. If you haven’t ordered your copy of American Gong yet, here’s the link Your order will come with an instant MP3 download!
Speaking of...
TOUR DATES
Deerhoof March 2010 11 - Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms 23 - Osaka, Japan @ Akaso 24 - Nygoya, Japan @ Club Quattro 26 - Tokyo, Japan @ Liquid Room 28 - Sendai, Japan @ SHAFT 31 - Matsuyama, Japan @ Hoshizora Jett - w/ Tori Kudo April 2010 1 - Fukuoka, Japan @ Early Believers 2 - Okayama, Japan @ Pepperland 3 - Hamamatsu, Japan @ Lucrezia or art space 14 - Moscow, Russia @ IKRA 15...
Liliput-In A Mess
Live Kleenex/LiLiPUT MP3
As you probably already know, we are releasing a cd/dvd from Swiss post-punkers Kleenex/LiliPUT on March 23rd. Today, The Fader debuted the first mp3 , In A Mess, from the live cd. You can pre-order your copy from us now. The first 200 pre-orders come with a FREE Kleenex/LiLiPUT button.
Free Elliott Smith MP3's: From Roman Candle & A...
Today we are making available two Elliott Smith songs: “Last Call” from Roman Candle and “Twilight” from From A Basement On The Hill. Both albums will be reissued on April 6, 2010. Roman Candle is Elliott Smith’s first solo album and was originally released on Portland’s Cavity Search Records in 1994. Roman Candle had quite an impact on Slim Moon, Kill Rock Stars’ founder: “In ...
Horse Feathers U.S. Tour, New Record Out 4/20
Horse Feathers just announced a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming record, Thistled Spring, which will be released April 20th. April 2010 9 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Berkeley - Sproul Plaza - 12pm 11 - Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s Garage 13 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir 15 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern 16 - Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Media Club 17 - Spokane, WA @ The Empyrean 20 - Minneapolis,...
Deerhooof Apple O' and Green Cosmos Vinyl For...
FROM GREG SAUNIER
I distinctly remember my first trip to an independent record shop. To my surprise, my arrival at the register (holding the Keith Richards solo album Talk Is Cheap) came with some un-asked-for commentary courtesy of the people working there: “I just saw him on Saturday Night Live, and boy did he look pale…” I felt simultaneously frowned-upon and ...
Salutations: Kleenex/LiLiPUT CD/DVDs are here!
Dear Mail Order Freaks, I hope you had a terrific weekend. I’ve been playing music and listening to a ton of stuff, new and old I just blipped a song for all the KRS Mail Order Freaks!
Check out The All Ages Movement Project The big Kill Rock Stars news this week is that Kleenex/LiLiput CD/DVD’s are here and The Xiu Xiu & Quasi Records are out xoxo Tobi Vail Kill Rock Stars Mail...
Pre-Order Kleenex/LiLiPUT CD/DVD, Out 3/23
Kleenex/LiLiPUT Live Recordings, TV-Clips, and Roadmovie **PRE-ORDER** CD/DVD $15.00 If you’ve watched any live YouTube footage of Kleenex/Liliput then you know how amazing they were as a live band. If not, you’re in luck as this CD/DVD set is a testament to their greatness. The CD features two full live sets: Kleenex live in Biel in 1979 and Liliput live in Zurich in 1983, and they...
See Xiu Xiu on tour, Donate to a great cause!
When Xiu Xiu return from the UK, they’ll head out on their US tour. On the road, the band will be fundraising for At The Crossroads, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that helps street youth through counseling, outreach, and other services. The band is asking for donations of any amount, and certain amounts of donation will come with specific prizes. $1 (show only): Everyone who donates a dollar or...
Tour Dates
Deerhoof March 2010 3 - Melbourne, Australia @ The Corner 6 - Brisbane, Australia @ The Lost Weekend 9 - Sydney, Australia @ Spectrum - w/ Tenniscoates 10 - Wellington, New Zealand @ San Francisco Bath House 11 - Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms 23 - Osaka, Japan @ Akaso 24 - Nygoya, Japan @ Club Quattro 26 - Tokyo, Japan @ Liquid Room 28 - Sendai, Japan @ SHAFT 31 - Matsuyama, Japan @ Hoshizora...
