We're pleased to announce that our first batch of 'Reverence for Fallen Trees' vinyl has practically sold out. Even more pleased though, to announce the new batch of vinyl which arrived last month. This time we've chosen orange vinyl. It's summer after all.
Check how out pretty these babies are. Pick one up in
our shop for only €12,00. Boo-Yah!
Ahhh..the summer time. We've enjoyed some well deserved time off in America after a hectic first half of 2010 filled with touring, touring and then some more touring. Geert revisited the cabin in upstate New York with his wife and baby girl where 'Reverence...' was recorded. Stef went on a big hiking trip with his girl while Kim locked himself up in another cabin to work on his solo project. Doesn't get any better then this!
Or does it?
We're playing some fantastic festivals in August and early September. Grab your agenda and check out our scheduele;
01.08.2010 - NL - Rotterdam @ Duizel in het Park Festival
http://www.duizelinhetpark.nl/
06.08.2010 - DE - Friedland @ Jenseits von Millionen Festival
http://www.jenseitsvonmillionen.de/
07.08.2010 - BE - Genk @ Absolutely Free Festival
http://www.absolutelyfree.be/
12/14.08.2010 - DE - Haldern @ Haldern Pop Festival
http://www.haldern-pop.de/
20.08.2010 - NL - Bunsschoten @ Xnoizz Flevo Festival "The Subyard"
http://www.flevofestival.nl/
04.09.2010 - DE - Dresden @ Sound of Bronkow Festival
http://www.kfrecords.de/sob-festival/
08.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Popkomm
http://www.popkomm.de/
While we're still enjoying our time in the U S of A we got the exciting news we've been nominated for the 3voor12 Album of the Year Award. When you see the other nominated artists we can't help but feel a little proud. Besides a jury there's gonna be some voting involved to help pick out the winner, so we'll keep you posted on that. For now, you can stream all the nominated albums here.
It's always a great pleasure hearing people love your music. Seeing it though, is even better. Check out this video of a girl (we don't know) doing modern dance improv on "Fragile Meadow". Awesome!
Check out this live version of 'Reverence for Fallen Trees' which we submitted for the compilation album by our label Beep! Beep! Back up the Truck. You can check out the complete compilation here. If you want more of these live songs (and videos) head over to the shop and get your hands on one of those download cards.
Last week we had a photoshoot with photographer Anneke Hymmen in a nostalgic little café in our hometown Groningen. Check out the results here. The word you are looking for is: Awesome!
Next couple of days we'll be playing at the marvelous SXSW festival. If you're around you're more than welcome to come and say hi to us at one of our showcases. To make it a little easier on you, here's the dates and route to the venues. See you soon!
A) 03-18 Soho lounge (8:00 - 8:45 pm)
B) 03-19 the Radisson 2nd Play stage (7:00 - 7:45 pm)
C) 03-20 Embassy suites 2nd Play stage (7:00 - 7:45 pm)
After SXSW we'll be touring the states for a few more weeks. Check out the dates here.
We've recorded a 5-song live EP which became part of the digital re-release of our debut 'Reverence for Fallen Trees'. Here's how it's going down. You can buy these awesome download cards for 5 euro's. With a code from this card you can get access to a package containing both the original album plus a video registration of our studio recordings and the live EP. All the tracks are of uncompressed audio quality. For more info on these cards head over to Beep! Beep!
Here's a little example of one of the videos. GET THE CARDS HERE.
We're super stoked to announce that from now we are part of theBeep! Beep! Back up the Truck family.
Album: "Reverence for Fallen Trees"
After touring internationally for two years now we have finally finished our debut album entitled 'Reverence for Fallen Trees' recorded over the Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2009, with the IN A CABIN WITH international recording project. It is going to be mastered by none other than Alan Douches himself @ WestWestSide (NYC) next week.
The album will be available to download FOR FREE on August 21st via various websites, as well as via bittorrent fromMininova.com. If you still don't know what bittorrent is go here and find out more about this file sharing protocol.
As you know, we travelled all the way to Saranac Lake (NY) in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains to lock ourselves up in a log cabin to record our record (click here to go to the blog).
Special Guests
Some special guest performances on "Reverence..." were given by our friends in the Brooklyn based The Antlers and Spanish Prisoners as well as Kim Janssen who has been a part of our cozy little line-up now for a year today!
Noorderzon album presentations @ Prinsenhof, Groningen
Later this month - August 21st, 22nd and 23rd to be exact - we will present the record in the special salon room setting of the beautiful Prinsenhof during the Noorderzon Festival in Groningen.
Tickets are going fast, so please go here and order your tickets before you miss it.
You can also call the Noorderzon ticket office between 12:00 - 17:00 at: +31 (0)6 146 38 122 or +31 (0)6 146 38 123 to reserve directly or for more information.
Official release show @ DB's, Utrecht
On September 25th we're throwing our official release party (CD + LP) @ our favourite venue in Utrecht DB's. If you cannot make it to our shows at Noorderzon we'd love to see you there.
Preview 2 new songs
And, now it?s time for a little meet & greet with our new family. They've uploaded 2 brand new songs (unmastered) for you to preview on their website. So, get your tea and cookies out. Sit back, breathe deep, and have a listen.
We hope to see you all at one of these shows or on tour!
love,
-The Black Atlantic
+! Album 99% finished
++ DUNAjam mini-tour (looking back)
+- Home
Album
We did it. Finally! The record is as good as done! We're going to mix it 2nd week of July. Until then we'll be tweaking, pondering, listening, blaspheming and asking everyone for advice on what to do.
We've been talking to a few friendly labels as of late about the release of the album. More news on that soon, as well. Psyched!
DUNAjam
Having been invited to the 3rd annual DUNAjam on the Costa Verde of Sardinia was an amazing experience for us. It is hard to describe the magic of this guerilla-style community based un-festival. You should really just go to http://www.dunajam.net and read about it yourself. We had a superb time!
We should also not leave unmentioned the extreme kindness and courteousy show to us by the lovely people of the Party Program in Lille (FR), the patient patrons of Tiki's Pub in Geneva (CH) and the moustachioed kindhearts of Aeterblissement in Cologne. Truly, you were too kind. You made our trip. We really appreciate it
Home
For the next few months we'll be home for some much needed tour and album release preparations. We hope to see you on the road again in September or at our Album release shows @ Noorderzon Festival!
-The Black Atlantic
01.08.2010 - NL - Rotterdam @ Duizel in het Park festival
05.08.2010 - DE - Unna - Spatz & Wal
06.08.2010 - DE - Friedland @ Jenseits von Millionen festival
07.08.2010 - BE - Genk @ Absolutely Free Festival
12.08.2010 - DE - Haldern @ Haldern Pop festival
13.08.2010 - DE - Haldern @ Haldern Pop festival
14.08.2010 - DE - Haldern @ Haldern Pop festival
20.08.2010 - NL - Bunsschoten @ Xnoizz Flevo festival "The Subyard"
04.09.2010 - DE - Dresden @ Sound of Bronkow festival
05.09.2010 - DE - Bremen @ Cake & Tunes
05.09.2010 - DE - Bremen @ Schwankhalle (afternoon show)
08.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Popkomm
09.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Popkomm
10.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Popkomm
13.09.2010 - PL - Warsaw @ Klubojadalnia Eufemia
