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Son Lux, moving on…
The rumors are true: Son Lux has been signed by Glassnote (a subsidiary of Universal). We love Ryan and will always adore his music. We are saddened to lose an artist we feel such kinship with, but we are also happy for him and will always support the growth of his music. We signed Son […]
Announcing our 2015 Artist In Residence: Tim Kinsella
We are honored to announce our official 2015 Artist In Residence: Tim Kinsella. Tim’s legacy of fearless artistry is unparalleled. Through his work with Cap’n Jazz, Owls, Make Believe, and Joan of Arc, Tim Kinsella has cemented his place as one of the most groundbreaking and unapologetically honest artists in modern music. Throughout 2015, Tim […]
New Kishi Bashi shirts and signed poster available
For the next week only, these shirts are $10 from our site. The signed and screen-printed poster is $20. $10 Next Level Apparel tri-blend racer-back tank, art by Beth Griffin as part of K’s tour t-shirt design contest. $10 Unisex Next Level Apparel Tank Top, design by Paige Bowman as part of K’s tour t-shirt […]
JNR shwag adds rock cred to new TV show
Check out the trailer for “Red Band Society,” and see if you notice any JNR merch. So far we’ve found DMA, Sebadoh, Kishi Bashi, Son Lux, Memory Map, Sleeping Bag, and David Yow in the background!
Kishi Bashi at the Metro- A Retrospective
Don’t you wish you were there?
Jad Fair and Danielson Team Up, Create Bliss
The second LP out of the 4 album collab project from Jad Fair has been announced recently and I was lucky enough to be able to check it out pre-release. Here’s my take: From the very start of this record, the opening track “Go Ahead” shows Daniel Smith basking in all of his freak-folk glory. […]
Summer Internship Openings
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PUT OUT COOL RECORDS AND USE YOUR SWEET SUMMER HOURS FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF MUSIC? If you would like to come help us spread great music and promote rad artists go here and fill out an application. It is an unpaid internship (that is if you don’t count spectacular […]
Jad Fair performing at Joyful Noise next week! April 4th and it’s FREE!
We’re gonna kick off Jad’s 2014 JNR residency with a free show at our space on Friday April 4th! You can reserve a spot at the show by clicking this button. To remind you, as part of Jad’s residency he will be creating FOUR full-length albums throughout the year, each a unique collaboration with other […]
Vaadat Charigim LP Release Party at Joyful Noise Last Night!
Last night Vaadat Charigim held their “The World Is Well Lost” LP release party at the Joyful Noise studio and invited their Warm Ratio label-mates Sapphic and Joyful Noise’s very own, Sleeping Bag, to join in on the debauchery. Sapphic, a post-punk duo hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, opened the show out. Their drone like […]