The 20 Best Reissues and Box Sets of 2012
We've already told you our picks for the best new music of 2012, so today we're celebrating the releases that look backwards as we choose the year's best reissues, best-of compilations and box sets. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayArchers of Loaf Touring in Support of Documentary, Album Reissues
Recently reunited indie veterans Archers of Loaf are embarking on a tour to support their completely reissued catalog, as well as a series of screenings of their concert documentary titled What Did You Expect?... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFinal Two Archers of Loaf Reissues to be Released Aug. 7
Reissues of All the Nations Airports and White Trash Heroes, Archers of Loaf’s final two albums, are set for an Aug. 7 release on Merge Records. The albums, originally recorded in 1996 and 1998, respectively, have been completely remastered, and the reissued versions will include re-imagined cover art, as well as new liner notes.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 10 Best Album Reissues & Box Sets of 2011
Since new music doesn't sell like it used to, labels are repackaging and remastering just about every classic album ever made. Our panel of music writers nominated 73 different reissues, best-of collections and box sets, which we narrowed down to 10 absolute must-haves. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThis Week's New Album Releases (8/2/11)
An eclectic mix of albums dropped this week. Fruit Bats and Fountains of Wayne have come back with records after their respective recording breaks, and Merge's Richard Buckner drops his latest effort. read more
Found in: Music, NewsArchers of Loaf: Icky Mettle Reissue
“There’s a chance it might get weird, yeah it’s a possibility.” That’s Eric Bachmann singing on the first song on the first side of Archers of Loaf’s first album, Icky Mettle. Nearly two decades after they were committed to tape, those lines have proved supremely prescient, neatly summing up the North Carolina indie band’s career—or lack thereof. With only a few singles under their collective belt, the quartet signed with Alias Records in 1994, then spent the ensuing five years working, writing and touring as hard as any of their peers. When they broke up in 1999, however, they had... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsArchers of Loaf Photos - Atlanta, Ga.
Archers of Loaf stopped in Atlanta, Ga. last weekend for a three-night stint at The Earl as part of their ongoing reunion tour. Check out Mike White's photos. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsFlying Lotus, Caribou, Battles and More at ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas
DrownedinSound reports that more of the lineup for ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas has been revealed, with Les Savy Fav, Battles and Caribou as headliners and curators, as well as the “poster/banner/artwork” for the event.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWilco, Death Cab, Modest Mouse, Flaming Lips Lead 2011 Sasquatch Lineup
Late last night, Sasquatch Music Festival revealed their 2011 lineup, with the Foo Fighters, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse and Wilco confirmed as main acts for the West Coast festival. The Flaming Lips will also headline the festival, performing their acclaim record, The Soft Bulletin, in its entirety.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsArchers of Loaf Play First Show In 13 Years
Archers of Loaf appear to be back in action after playing this past Saturday night—their first show in 13 years. The Chapel Hill rockers reunited to play an unannounced hometown show at the Cat’s Cradle in support of The Love Language. While no future plans have been made official just yet, rumors have it that the band may possibly be planning some more shows this summer. Check out last night’s setlist, along with footage from the reunion show below.... read more
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