ABSTRACT STUDIOS: February 2010

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Rabbit Has Leaked!

So the long awaited 2010 Frightened Rabbit - The Winter of Mixed Drinks has LEAKED!

Long awaited for me anyway lol but ONE thing is really bothering me... Over produced! Someone thought they should have a "Coldplay" sound... FUCK THAT! It sounds "mainstream" and what can I say they're becoming "mainstream." I don't want it to happen but one things for sure, its happening! ONE thing I rather enjoy is that they seemed to have taken the Brand New - Daisy approach, there's those great intimate Bongripper moments. If you don't know what i'm talking about, do some research =]

They have already come a long way with only 3 full lengths under their belt, The Midnight Organ Fight was so good that I personally ended up seeing them 4 times on that tour and only continued to listen the whole album at least 2 times day. Now this album might not get as much love, but I still think its pretty fucking good. And I think their "indie" fans can still get their fill. Hopefully the next album won't be a complete sell out.

With that said, you can't go to one of their videos without at least one person saying "I can't believe they're not huge" well here you go, its coming! SO! I like the album! Download it! Buy it! Especially on vinyl!

DL HERE (VBR)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Abstract Studios Presents: The Empire Shall Fall!

Come show your support!

Event: Facebook

The Empire Shall Fall: Myspace

Empire: Myspace

Venue: http://dockstreet.com/

Friday, February 12, 2010

AMERICAN GHETTO

Get ready for a new Portugal. The Man release! Album entitled American Ghetto comes out March 2nd. There really can't be a better day for indie rock, with this release and Frighten Rabbit's - The Winter of Mixed Drinks.

We have had several talks about what this album is and what it should be and how we should release it. This has obviously taken some time and is the main reason I have waited to post this blog. This album is a very important one to me. It is very personal and it is very much a part of this band. It is a part of our growth and a part of our future. It is something that I strongly felt needed to be something for all of you, something for the people that have supported this band. We worked hard to save enough money to self-finance this record, something we could not have done without you. As much as it was discussed, we honestly feel that American Ghetto is something best left for all of you to do with as you please. On March 2nd we will make this record available to you, press, radio, retail, etc. Nobody gets the record early; we will not be soliciting reviews, airplay or any support from the industry. It is up to you to tweet about #americanghetto or to share or to send friends to buy. If you want to write/blog/play American Ghetto, March 2nd is your opportunity. It will be the same for everyone. We love all of you very much and appreciate every bit of the support. It means everything and exists only with your continued support. This album is yours, we will be doing a handful of these throughout the future of the band. Join mailing lists and follow on twitter. Send your friends. Lets take this to the next step.

Much Love,

John

(from Porutgal. The Man's webpage)

yeah yeah yeah we'll see if it doesn't come out early, nothing against Portugal, the internets just crazy now a days... but whether it comes out early or not its sure to be amazing! Get your copy how ever you can! and go see them on their upcoming tour: TOUR DATES

Doing it right!

What can we say about Cloudkicker, only that he's doing it right and giving it away for free!

what's "it"? Music of course, electronic Meshuggah to be exact!

But a lot of other bands fit his style as well, including Jesu, Scale The Summit, and Animals As Leaders. Now for a little history, Cloudkicker is 1-man project who has released 4 "albums" that are all available for FREE download HERE!

His latest EP ]]][[[ includes 3 tracks, yes only 3 tracks! but don't let that fool you, after a fairly short listen of ambient instrumental mind fuck you'll be sitting there in awe, i can guarantee it!

So if you have the time (a few seconds) click and download for FREE!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

UTICA AND I - Foreign Bodies (2009) (recorded, mixed, and mastered at Abstract)

Foreign Bodies

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Drone drowned in sand!

THIS! This is what you need to do! Something different! Not that hard, be creative =]

"Auris Apothecary proudly presents: Unholy Triforce - Sandin' Yr Vagina Anti-Cassette filled with sand. A maelstorm of wood, glass, and metal material noise beneath a tape-saturated wall of harsh power-electronics and disturbingly-active silence"

If you have an extra $6 laying around pick this up!

www.aurisapothecary.org

Just be careful, don't use your studio monitors! Its sand on tape haha, get an old walkmen and some ear buds and play at low volumes.