October 19: Comedy Minus One / Kiam showcase at CMJ!

Comedy Minus One and our dear friends at Kiam Records ask you to mark Friday, October 19th on your respective calendars. These aforementioned labels are joining forces for a CMJ showcase at Leftfield in Manhattan. Performing: (12a) Jennifer O’Connor (11p) Rebecca Gates (Ex-The Spinanes) (10p) The Karl Hendricks Trio (First proper NYC show since 2003!)…More

Edsel’s “Techniques of Speed Hypnosis” out today.

Tick tock. Comedy Minus One’s Edsel digital reissue series continues with a remastered edition of the band’s fourth and final full album “Techniques of Speed Hypnosis,” available everywhere electronic on this very day. iTunes : eMusic : Rhapsody : Amazon While you’re downloading or streaming this record, why not read the band’s recollections of assembling…More

Joel R.L. Phelps’ “Warm Springs Night” available digitally 11/6/12.

Comedy Minus One is delighted to share the news that November 6th, 2012 will be more than just Election Day around these parts. The first Tuesday of the year’s penultimate month is also the date that has been chosen for the digital reissue of Joel R.L. Phelps’ phenomenal first solo record “Warm Springs Night.” Engineered…More

Heather Loves Silkworm (HQ), live in Chicago.

Back in July we posted raw video of cover/tribute band Heather Loves Silkworm at the 2012 PRF BBQ. Caffeinated Recordings has since uploaded a higher-quality, multi-camera version of their set to YouTube, which is embedded above in nine parts. Would suggest you enjoy but it is doubtful that is going to be an issue.

Edsel – “Techniques of Speed Hypnosis”

Edsel’s fourth and final full album, 1995’s “Techniques of Speed Hypnosis,” will be digitally reissued by Comedy Minus One on October 2, 2012. As was the case with last year’s re-releases of the Edsel records “The Everlasting Belt Co.” and “Detroit Folly” we’ve once again asked the members of Edsel to provide you with more…More

New Karl Hendricks Trio and Bottomless Pit releases out today!

Today’s the day! Superb new records by The Karl Hendricks Trio and Bottomless Pit are available everywhere for all to enjoy. Here’s a handy primer as to where you can grab these titles physically and digitally. If your local record store isn’t stocking either, ask them to! cmo021 – The Karl Hendricks Trio – The…More

Heather Loves Silkworm, live in Chicago.

An honorable cover band called Heather Loves Silkworm played in Chicago at the 2012 PRF BBQ on Saturday night. They were great. They wore sailor suits. I sang along very loudly and got teary-eyed on multiple occasions. You should watch their champion effort on your computer. To avoid spoilers, the set list is posted after…More