Posted on July 13th, 2016
Listen to Drowse's new single "Memory" streaming now at Tiny Mixtapes!
"With subtly dark over-tones, that are equally light in composure and composition, Drowse’s newest offering to listeners is simply: “Memory.” Like a recollection chamber in an acoustic guitar, thundering, distant knocking rhythms a beat throughout the harmonized and layered vocals explaining the destiny of “Memory.” Backed by both aggressive and serene string-plucking, an echoing signal calls between the body and speaker, haloing a mirage before listeners of something feint in thought, but powerful in emotion."
Pre-order Memory Bed here: bit.ly/memorybed
Posted on June 22nd, 2016
Today we get to announce a new addition to the family, Kyle Bates (aka Drowse). Some of you might recognize his name from the credits in Miserable's 'Uncontrollable' LP – he co-wrote "Stay Cold" and "Salt Water". His first release for The Native Sound will be the 'Memory Bed' EP, whose first single "Break" is now streaming at Spin!
Following an EP and LP, "Memory Bed" was largely written and recorded using one microphone, a laptop and an acoustic guitar during a Summer spent working in Zamora, Spain. While traveling, Bates found himself returning to the dark sounds from around his home for inspiration--music of the Pacific Northwest such as Grouper, Mount Eerie, Velvet Cacoon, and Unwound. Organs and synths ooze from crackling guitars, noise groans in the distance and swallows voices; the sound mirrors the feeling of wandering unfamiliar landscapes, both outside and internally. 'Memory Bed' will be released on limited edition cassette tapes, as well as digitally.
Pre-order 'Memory Bed' now!
Posted on June 15th, 2016
Our friends at Noisey just premiered Planning For Burial's latest single, "As A Lover", and the latest entry in our Private Press series. According to Noisey, the song "sees creator Thom Wasluck embrace his love of New Order and crank up the AC to churn out some seriously cold, poppy vibes". It's a great song and a fairly different direction for what we're used to seeing from the band.
Pressed on made-to-order hand-numbered square 7” lathes, “As A Lover” will be on sale for a one week period. At the end of that week we will press the exact amount ordered, and that’s it. No repressing ever. This is your only chance to ever own this 7”, so if you want it, order by June 21st. All orders should ship about three weeks later.
Pre-order the 7" lathe cut now!
Posted on June 7th, 2016
We're so excited to announce that O.C.D. have joined The Native Sound, and that we'll be releasing their debut EP, "Growth". The EP features the song "I Don't Despise You", now streaming at New Noise!
Based in Oakland, O.C.D. are a band that bends genres – fusing elements of bossa nova and latin jazz with indie rock, and an all encompassing spirit of DIY punk. Over the course of six tracks the band rips through songs of love, failed relationships, and the shedding of skin. Aptly titled, “Growth” is an EP about change. Growing into something different from what you thought you would, or were expected to. It’s a curious place for a band to start, but one that feels right for O.C.D. “Growth” will be released July 22 on limited edition cassette tapes and digital formats.
Pre-order "Growth" now!
Posted on May 27th, 2016
Vow's Kind Eyes is out now! Julia, Andrew and Nick did an incredible job on this record and Alternative Press is streaming it in full now. All streaming/ download links below:
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/20JORAM
iTunes/ Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/lMLubb
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1Z5JUBO
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1U05i7q
Amazon MP3: https://amzn.com/B01DB7L86S
Tidal: http://bit.ly/1sBWGNZ
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1U050h2
Vinyl: bit.ly/kindeyes
