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Pinch yourself. “Overjoyed” is here! Half Japanese’s first album in 13 years shows aggressiveness as well as their friendly charisma. Produced by John Dieterich of Deerhoof, the 12 songs on “Overjoyed” are unlike anything in the bands catalog, each unapologetically positive and surprisingly accessible. Half Japanese was founded in the bedroom of brothers Jad and […]
Announcing: ‘Overjoyed’, first album in 13 years from Half Japanese
Pinch yourself. “Overjoyed” is here! Half Japanese’s first album in 13 years shows aggressiveness as well as their friendly charisma. Produced by John Dieterich of Deerhoof, the 12 songs on “Overjoyed” are unlike anything in the bands catalog, each unapologetically positive and surprisingly accessible. Half Japanese was founded in the bedroom of brothers Jad and […]
Announcing: ‘Record Label’ – New JNR imprint, curated by Bobby Burg
Today we are excited to announce the launch of a new JNR imprint: ‘Record Label’. Curated by Bobby Burg (Joan of Arc, Make Believe, Love of Everything), ‘Record Label’ was actually created back in 1999 as a way to release Bobby’s then-new project Love of Everything. In the mid-2000’s the label grew to include releases […]
Jad Fair & Danielson “Solid Gold Heart” Out Now!
Yes indeed, the second installment of the Jad Fair Artist In Residence is a new full-length collaboration with the amazing Danielson (also known as Danielson Family, Danielson Familie, and Br. Danielson). This album is quite an achievement, featuring lots of amazing folks (including the legendary producer KRAMER). Solid Gold Heart is pressed on violet vinyl, […]
Announcing: “Deep Sleep”, the new album from Sleeping Bag”
We are pleased to inform you that our boys Sleeping Bag have a new album! On their third LP, cleverly titled Deep Sleep, Dave Segedy has taken the band into heavier, more epic territory. The jangling guitars and fun whistle choruses are gone; obliterated in a full-on fuzz-guitar assault. Segedy’s signature pop songwriting style is […]
HERMIT THRUSHES “SLIGHT FOUNTAIN” & PUSH-PULL “BETWEEN NOISE…” NOW AVAILABLE
They won’t be in stores until 6/23 – but here on the Joyful Noise site we have made the new albums from Hermit Thrushes and Push-Pull available for purchase a week prior to the release. For a limited time, posters for both Slight Fountain and Between Noise And The Indians will accompany any CD purchases. […]
PUSH-PULL TOUR / RELEASE NEW ALBUM ON CD & “BURLY INDIAN NOISE KIT”
Our favorite band of Mikes is back. The Bloomington, Indiana three piece known as Push-Pull (aka: Mike Bridavsky, Mike Hoggatt, and Mike Notaro) are set to release their first full-length in 4 years — the anthemic art-rock monstrosity known as Between Noise And The Indians (Out June 23, 2009) In addition to the CD, Joyful […]
MARMOSET SIGNS WITH JOYFUL NOISE
Joyful Noise Recordings is happy to announce today the signing of Indianapolis-based band Marmoset. Throughout the last 14 years, the enigmatic trio known as Marmoset have fostered a near-mythical cult status with their claustrophobic, moody, and ethereal blend of indie pop. The band’s subtle take on primordial-post-punk spawns songs whose overly-simple structures seem to speak […]
VALINA’S “A TEMPO! A TEMPO!” OUT TODAY!
We are very pleased to say that the third full-length from Austria’s Valina is now available in stores across the United States, as well as right here on the Joyful Noise site. Throughout the Austria-based trio’s 11 year history the band has developed a name for themselves with stellar releases and relentless touring throughout the […]
PUSH-PULL TO RELEASE “BETWEEN NOISE AND THE INDIANS” ON JUNE 23
Our favorite band of Mikes is back. In many ways, for the first time. You may remember Push-Pull’s previous effort 3 EP released back in 2007. When we consider Push-Pull’s 3 EP next to their new Between Noise and the Indians our reaction is simply: “What the fuck happened?” What’s happened is not so much […]