Piehead Records Newsletter for March, 2004
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OUR LATEST RELEASES :::
UPCOMING RELEASES :::
MAIL ORDER SERVICE :::
PREVIOUS RELEASES :::
ORDERING/SUBSCRIPTIONS :::
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OUR LATEST RELEASES :::
We've got two releases to announce this month - the latest installement in
our 2004 limited edition series, and a special MP3 co-release:
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PIE027 : Portland : _Uprox Detox_
Portland is Spencer Lytle, a artist from San Diego who came to our
attention via his excellent MiniDisc album _Distal_ released last year by
the n5MD. _Uprox Detox_ is an equally excellent collection of moody and
crunchy IDM that should satisfy fans of his earlier work, as well as folks
who enjoy the sounds of artists such as Gridlock, Proem and Funckarma.
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/releases/pie027.html
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APR001 : hellothisisalex : _a murder of crows_
This special co-release with hellothisisalex's own alectric:audio label
features 8 tracks of the beautiful and melancholy electronica that this
Toronto duo has become well-known for. All tracks are available for free
download, although listeners are encouraged to donate a nominal fee if they
enjoy the music.
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/releases/apr001.html
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UPCOMING RELEASES :::
Here is the release schedule for the remainder of our 2004 limited edition
series:
Apr 11: PIE028 - John Chantler
May 11: PIE029 - [sic]
Jun 11: PIE030 - Mnemosyne
Jul 11: PIE031 - Mara's Torment
Aug 11: PIE032 - mL
Sep 11: PIE033 - Accelera Deck
Oct 11: PIE034 - Robokoneko
Nov 11: PIE035 - Edward Ka-Spel
Each release is limited to 211 copies pressed on high quality CDR with
on-disc printing and full colour covers. All releases are available as part
of a subscription to the full series, or as individual items.
The series will be capped on Dec 11 with a compilation featuring exclusive
tracks from all 11 artists in the series. The compilation will be sent only
to those who subscribe to the complete series directly from Piehead.
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/releases/
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MAIL ORDER SERVICE :::
Our mail order section continues to expand, with releases now available
from nine great labels (plus Piehead), not to mention a couple of indie
artists. Here are a few highlights:
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CAW020 : Andrew Duke : _Take Nothing For Granted_ : Cognition Audioworks
"Take Nothing For Granted is a series of sparse, crackling spaces whose
chilly crevices are animated by ultra-sparing dub techniques and a radical
approach to stereo placement." Chris Sharp, The Wire, UK
"Inspired expansive and yet minimalist beautiful cotton-pickin' in the
glitch fields of tomorrow." Bart Plantenga, Wreck This Mess, The Netherlands
"A challenging and abstract album that is as inventive as it is diverse."
Bob Baker Fish, Cyclic Defrost, Australia
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NOISECD362 : Beef Terminal : _The Isolationist_ : Noise Factory Records
"...an album that fully embraces the ghostly ambience of mellow post-rock,
then seamlessly fuses it with gently ominous electronics to create a unique
hybrid of astounding depth and originality." - Kevin Hainey, eye magazine
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P11-CD10 : Interstellar : _ToSleepToDreamToWake_ : Plan Eleven
An album that drifts comfortably through a kaleidoscope of musical styles,
merging ambient textures with melodic guitar motifs, subtle electronic
beats and loops with soothing vocals and hints of dub.
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::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/mailorder/
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PREVIOUS RELEASES :::
Most of the releases from our 2002 & 2003 series are still available,
although a couple are sold out and several others are close to
disappearing. Here is the full list of titles - please check the website
for availability:
::: 2003 Series :::
PIE023 : Tinkertoy
PIE022 : Gridlock
PIE021 : Rapoon
PIE020 : Mark Spybey
PIE019 : goodnight streetlight
PIE018 : theblameshifter
PIE017 : Ugliness Man
PIE016 : selfservice
PIE015 : Phasmid
PIE014 : Books On Tape
PIE013 : Temper
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/releases/index.html#2003
::: 2002 Series :::
PIE011 : V/Vm
PIE010 : Andrew Duke
PIE009 : I Am Robot and Proud
PIE008 : naw
PIE007 : Vague Terrain Recordings (aka Matmos)
PIE006 : Multiplex
PIE005 : Your Favorite Horse (aka Accelera Deck)
PIE004 : I8U
PIE003 : David Kristian
PIE002 : hellothisisalex
PIE001 : ARC/Aidan Baker
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/releases/index.html#2002
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ORDERING/SUBSCRIPTIONS :::
All Piehead releases can be ordered directly from us using credit card
(PayPal) or money order.
Subscriptions to the 2004 limited edition series are now available.
Subscribing ensures that you will receive all of the 11 releases in the
series mailed directly to your home as they are released, plus a
subscriber-only compilation which features EXCLUSIVE tracks from all of the
artists in the series.
Full sets of the 2002 and 2003 series (including the subscriber-only
compilations) are also still available.
::: more info :
http://www.pieheadrecords.com/mailorder
Piehead releases can also be purchased from the following online sources:
::: Ping Things, Canada :
http://www.pingthings.com
::: Canadian Music Centre, Canada :
http://www.musiccentre.ca
::: Flesh Eating Ants, Canada :
http://www.flesheatingants.com
::: Noise Factory Records, Canada :
http://www.noisefactoryrecords.com
::: Duotone Records, Japan :
http://www.duotonerecords.com
::: Norman Records, UK :
http://www.normanrecords.com
In Toronto, you can buy our releases at:
::: Electron Music
: 726 Queen St. W. (above Doc's Leathers)
:
http://www.electronmusictoronto.com/
::: Ping Things at The Ambient Ping
: Tuesdays @ club nia/C'est What, 19 Church St.
:
http://www.theambientping.com
In Montreal, you can buy our releases at:
::: Atom Heart
: 364-B Rue Sherbrooke East
:
http://www.atomheart.ca/
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Need more info on anything mentioned above, or just wondering what this
whole Piehead thing is all about? The answers you seek can be found at
http://www.pieheadrecords.com or by emailing us at mail@pieheadrecords.com
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cheers,
Greg & Sheryl
Piehead Records
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