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Posted on May 13, 2013 by papergarden

strangerange-for-web“Strange Range is my attempt to explain why I’ve been acting strange over the last few years.  So it’s pretty personal, I guess.  Though, for anyone who’s a little off sometimes or knows someone who’s a little off sometimes, the album might be be meaningful.” – Marc Cantone

We are proud to announce that The City and Horses will release their new album, Strange Range, via Paper Garden Records on June 18th!  The quirky indie-pop charm that came with We Will Never Be Discovered rings through the new album and exposes new layers of shoegaze, dance and even R&B while offering a glimpse into the personality and persona behind the project, singer/songwriter and awkwardly lovable Marc Cantone

While the album may not be out till June 18th, that doesn’t mean you can’t go ahead and put your order in now! Pre-Order your album NOW and you will get a hand-signed note from Marc himself!

In the meantime, you can also download the song, “Youth” for FREE below

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Posted on October 25, 2012 by papergarden

Wait a tick, didn’t we just release 3 Team Genius EP’s earlier this month?! Now head over to Spinner for a free download of the new single ‘Roaring’ off their LP New York Songs, available November 6.

If you are around the Lower East Side in Manhattan November 3 then come by Pianos for the BreakThru Radio Presents: Team Genius Record Release Show! Label mates The City and Horses will be playing as well as Peace, all the way from Canada. Come party with us!

Pre-order New York Songs - http://papergardenrecords.com/shop/team-genius/team-genius-new-york-songs-lp-album-download-pre-order/

Team Genius LP Release Show (Presented by PGR and BreakThru Radio) - https://www.facebook.com/events/482898411744884/

Spinner MP3 of the Day - http://www.spinner.com/2012/10/25/team-genius-roaring-free-download/

 

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Posted on October 9, 2012 by papergarden

We are proud to announce our Lovely Hearts Club CMJ Showcase of 2012! We’ll be bringing sounds from far away lands like Winnipeg, Mexico City & Dublin straight to the heart of Williamsburg at Spike Hill on October 19th starting at 1:00pm! What’s not to love about free live performances and prizes from Royal Canoe, I Can Chase Dragons!, Bouts, Conveyor and Eli Mardock!

1:00 ::: ROYAL CANOE

1:45 ::: I CAN CHASE DRAGONS!

2:30 ::: BOUTS

3:15 ::: CONVEYOR

4:00 ::: ELI MARDOCK

RSVP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/320935548005182/

Prepare your ears with this SoundCloud set featuring tracks from each LHC band: http://soundcloud.com/papergardenrecords/sets/lovely-hearts-club-cmj

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Posted on October 8, 2012 by papergarden

“The genre-defying Winnipeg 6-piece unleash the restraints on inspiration allowing their sound to traverse territory that more referentially self-concious pop groups wouldn’t cross…an expansive, communal electro-pop experience worth getting a grip on.” – CBC Radio

“Royal Canoe . . . have an expertise in energetic psychedelic pop…deconstructed, slithering, intriguing.” – Indie Shuffle

It amazes me just how little I know about our neighbors in Canada and what they do all day up there. Fortunately, there is Royal Canoe giving us a glimpse into the life of a 6-piece indie band as they constantly pump out inventive psychedelic pop from a dump of a rehearsal space in Winnipeg, Manitoba. These songs come fully loaded with catchy hooks, falsettos (with or without the pedal effects) and rhythms that make it near impossible to slap a genre or “sounds like” on the package.

Lovely Hearts Club first got hooked on Royal Canoe with catchy hits like “Bloodrush” & “Hold on to the Metal” off their debut EP Extended Play, released Feb 2012. After watching this creepy video of “Nightcrawlin’” we were left with some odd Yeasayer blood flowing through our veins and I’m willing to bet the other 30k youtube viewers did too. In September we were shocked by two new tracks with genes from Royal Canoe’s hip-hop side of the family, “Show Me Your Eyes” and “Summersweat”, off the EP Purple and Gold. So steam & download “Show Me Your Eyes” here and then give them a hi-5 at a show for giving you such amazing music!

There are plenty of chances to see them in all their live glory this October as they are hitting up several northeastern US states including NYC for our Lovely Hearts Club CMJ Showcase Oct. 19 at Spike Hill!  If you can’t wait that long, well you are in luck because they play Oct. 9th at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn! Head here for full tour dates and keep up with the band on Facebook & Twitter so you don’t miss out on getting one of these colorful Purple & Gold 7″ records.

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Posted on September 27, 2012 by papergarden

This Dublin based guitar-shredding group of rockers, Bouts, landed in our inbox thanks to an old Paper Garden intern who is now our consultant on all the Irish goods. If you don’t think the Irish know how to have a good time just watch the video Bouts made of “Turn Away”, off their latest release, where they pile a group of their closest friends inside four small walls of a Japanese Karaoke booth, cover those walls with the song’s lyrics and pass around a bottle of Ireland’s finest drink and a microphone.  You probably guessed that this is one of their more sing-along songs so for a heavy dose of their guitar loudness, stream and get a free download of “We Tried” off their self titled EP Bouts, which was released Oct 2011 and is up for free on Bandcamp.

 

 By the end of 2012 the band will have played nearly 50 shows including numerous Irish festivals and in support of bands like We Were Promised Jetpacks, Wintersleep and Presidents of The USA. They somehow found time to put out a limited edition double A-side 7 inch “Get Sick”//”Turn Away” in March. It’s almost sold out but you can still order a copy here or, if you are one of the chosen ones who live in NYC, just grab one when you see the band perform during CMJ! That’s right, they were selected to play at the Music From Ireland Showcases October 18 at Fat Baby and October 20 at The Irish Arts Center and we are very excited to announce that they will be playing at our Lovely Hearts Club Showcase Friday, October 19 at Spike Hill!

 

So keep up with the band on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for additional NYC shows and updates on their sophmore album set to release in 2013. Already the band has created a sound that has been likened to Weezer, The Pixies, Pavement and Yo La Tengo so we are excited to see what they will come up with next!  

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Posted on August 2, 2012 by papergarden

If you hail from Argentina, Barcelona or London then you’ve probably heard of the world-traveling mastermind behind Cineplexx, Sebastián Litmanovich. For those of you still trying to pronounce that last name and have never heard of this band, well that is what the Lovely Hearts Club is here for! It is our pleasure to finally share with you the teaser video of ‘Cosas de la Vida Normal’ and intro track on Cinplexx’s upcoming album “Perfume” available October 2012. Sebastian has posted a series of self-made teaser videos on his youtube channel to promote the new album and prove what a brilliant artist he truly is.

 

In Teaser #1, these four palabras (that’s Spanish for “words”) – Rimto, Palomitas, Locura y Deporte, overlay footage from a house party set in the late 60′s sending hints of a psychedelic, disco infused album. If you’re worried that you won’t understand the music because it is in Spanish, fear not, because the universal language of good indie pop will conquer all and you will surely find yourself compelled to swing your hips and snap those fingers while streaming ‘Cosas de la Vida Normal’ in full here.

 

Cineplexx’s sound reaches far and wide not only geographically but in the genre of music that has influenced Sebastian’s writing since the inception of the band in 1998. Several albums (check out the full discography here) have been released over the past decade including “Nuevahola”, which is a compilation of new, old and unreleased songs giving us a taste of his best bits. We hope you find comfort in this familiar yet completely foreign musical encounter as it proves that there will always be refreshing new music to discover no matter how bored you are with the current music trends. Cineplexx plans to be back in the US soon with a full tour supporting the release of “Perfume” later this year. Stay tuned for more details and the release of official music videos from the upcoming album!

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Posted on July 24, 2011 by papergarden

Lovely Hearts Club Presents: Belgrave – Six Minutes by Paper Garden Records

Fresh out of Montreal, the Canadian band Belgrave continues the track record of luscious, expansive indie pop from north of the border. Lovely Hearts Club first heard about them earlier this year when they dropped their debut self-titled EP and had shows lined up with other Paper Garden bands. Produced by Joseph Donovan of Canadian indie stalwarts The Dears, Belgrave is a quintet featuring the melodic voice of Trevor Boucher and guest French Horn player from Arcade Fire, Pietro Amato. Their LHC debut is “Six Minutes,” a melodic ballad with hints of post-punk.

The group has developed a local fan base and is a common name at Montreal-area venues due to their collection of elegant, upbeat songs. Often drawing comparisons to other indie pop acts such as The Smiths or anthemic chamber pop band Arcade Fire, Belgrave is the perfect accompaniment to a mid-afternoon jaunt through the park.  With a bright, hopeful tone, Belgrave have caught the attention of Montreal rock station CHOM and aspire to develop their fan base stateside — and their debut EP make them a hard candidate not to breakout.

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Belgrave are about to begin a Canadian tour in August. Below are the dates:

August 10 Toronto, ON @ Clinton’s (693 Bloor West)

August 11 Kitchener, ON @ Circus Room (629 King East)

August 13 Rockport, ON @ Boathouse (19 Front Street)

August 23 Montreal, QC @ Divan Orange (4234 St. Laurent)

October 22 Montreal, QC @ L’Esco (4467 St. Denis)

March 21-25 Toronto, ON @ CMW

The band recently released a music video for “Six Minutes,” which features an emotion-filled rendition of the song complete with intimate shots and vivid pans. Here’s the video:

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