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Premiere: Family Video Drops New Tune

February 14, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

You might remember a few weeks back that we dropped news that Family Video would be releasing a new album on Lost Sound Tapes; Long Time Listener, First Time Caller will be released on March 16th. The video below is for one of the standout tracks from the LP, offering listeners a glimpse of the quiet bedroom pop being crafted by J. King. The song sounds fragile, like it could break in your hands, yet the emotional appeal washes over you; it seems so personal that you almost feel like you shouldn’t be listening. I love the way the guitars pick up just before the 1:30 mark, giving an ever so slight touch of energy. Pre-Orders for the new cassette can be found HERE.

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Catching Up with Lost Sound Tapes

January 22, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Several years ago I came across Lost Sound Tapes, I felt like it specialized in the prefect blend of DIY ethics and bedroom pop. The label had a few releases in 2017, but it looks like big things are in store for fans in 2018…they’ve just announced 3 new releases. They just dropped the new Squill LP, Bury It…which can be streamed HERE. But, looking forward, they have two releases coming in February that would appreciate your ears. First, Badlands will release 10 new tracks detailing life, death, space, love and everything in between; it’s the project of Adrian Chi Tenney. Second, Family Video will release their debut full-length; it’s a charming bit of pop, seemingly drawing from the alternative vibe of the late 90s through a more more modern scope. Small labels are important, and this is one of my favorites.

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New Music from Family Video and Sparkle Water

May 23, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

One of my favorite little labels is Lost Sound Tapes, as I’ve mentioned before, but I was getting worried as they’d been quiet the last few months. But, sweat no more, as the label is releasing a split tape between Family Video and Sparkle Water (both Canadian). The Sparkle Water side seems to hold a groovier, slightly louder sound, working between lo-fi and noise rock. Family Video (at least on the single) gets to play the innocent foil, bringing in a softer piece to balance out the feel of the tape. Can’t tell you which I love more, but you can make up your own mind and grab the tape on June 3rd.

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