Drag City to Release Andy Kaufman Album
In a career of achievements that included countless late-night appearances, acting spots, writing gigs and TV specials, an album was not one of them, so Drag City’s release marks his first time in the pure audio format. read more
Found in: Music, NewsLaetitia Sadier of Stereolab Releases Song, Announces Tour
Stereolab frontwoman Laetitia Sadier will be releasing her sophomore solo album, Silencio, on July 24 through Drag City. She’ll also be touring in support of the album, beginning with one show in July and continuing with a more intensive tour in September.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLaetitia Sadier: The Trip
Stereolab chanteuse flies solo With her distinctly ethereal voice, it’s hard to imagine Laetitia Sadier operating outside the dreamy electro-pop of her longtime band Stereolab or her side-project Monade. What sets her solo debut apart from her past work is its emotional frankness. The Trip opens with the spacey synths of “One Million Year Trip,” a sobering tale about her sister’s suicide: “My little sister’s voice / Forever muted, inaudible / She went on a million year trip / And left everything behind.” Where Stereolab’s songwriting was tangential and detached, with lyrics arranged around the melody, Sadier’s solo work is... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsStereolab Reveals New Album Details
Stereolab have revealed a release date, tracklisting and artwork for their upcoming LP. Not Music will be out on Nov. 16 on Drag City.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTrash Humpers Review
Director: Harmony Korine Writer: Korine Starring: Paul Booker, Dave Cloud. Cinematographer: Korine Studio: Drag City Recycling bin—you’re my bitch!... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJoanna Newsom: Have One On Me
A panoramic dreamworld It’s still too early for grand pronouncements about 2010, but what the hell, let’s get saucy: Joanna Newsom’s Have One On Me is the finest two-hour, harp-driven, three-disc opus of the year. Newsom—still your best possible icebreaker at a dinner party of hipsters, Renaissance Fair staffers and woodland creatures—released her last solo record, Ys, in 2006 to a response that ranged from gleaming to marry-me-I’m-begging-you. But if that sophomore album was a vivid glimpse into her weird little world, this sprawling sequel, conceived in flagrant defiance of conventional logic, is legitimately bananas. It’s like tumbling into her... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBonnie 'Prince' Billy Announces New Album with Valentine's Message
Will Oldham, AKA: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, had a special Valentine for his fans that was way better than flowers or chocolate. His label, Drag City,, posted a request for e-mails to be sent to valentine@dragcity.com. Send one, and you’ll get a reply message that suggests an important “declaration” and a link to a mysterious video featuring a scantily clad lady.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJoanna Newsom Announces New Album, Spring Tour
It’s been nearly four years since Joanna Newsom released Ys, her last unique batch of of harp music and childlike vocals. But the wait is almost over; Newsom’s Australian label Spunk announced yesterday that her third full length, Have One On Me, will be released in Australia on Feb. 19 and worldwide (via Drag City) on Feb. 23.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBonnie 'Prince' Billy Changes Spelling, Adds Bluegrass Band on New Album
Sometimes, musicians recording material substantially different than their norm tend to change the spelling of their names. For example, Jim James’ solo set of George Harrison jams is credited to Yim Yames. Clever, Yim, but we’re on to you. Following suit, then, is Will Oldham, under the moniker Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, who will, on Dec. 15, release Funtime Comedown on Drag City offshoot Sea Note, under the name Bonny Billy and The Picket Line.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Gary Higgins
If you believe in second chances, then Gary Higgins is your man... read more
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