New things.

Well well well, haven't we been a busy bunch!

This April we're going to unleash a gargantuan amount of pretty things for you to get your mits on.

First up we have four brand new digital singles, including the debut single from Kerry Leatham!

They will be available from digital stockists on the following dates:

Think Think Think - Peter Lyons (Monday 29th March)




A Different Light - Kerry Leatham (Monday 5th April)



Gone - Mr James Bright (Monday 5th April)



Fringepot - Dogtanion (Monday 12th April)



Frankly, they're all STONKERS. I get excited just thinking about how fresh they sound. This will be the first set of singles of the year which will keep you on your toes until the albums get here.

Now, not only are we spreading the digital love, we'll be going on a little adventure in April. Ladies and gentlefolk, Tape Club Records is proud to present the HOMEMADE tour.

Four artists, lots of venues, limited tees, samplers,goodies and a shedload of live musical goodness.

The line-up includes : Peter Lyons, Kerry Leatham, Dogtanion, Mr James Bright, DJ BoneBookBang + some special guests.

The following dates and venues have been confirmed, with more to follow:


11th April - The Deaf Institute, Manchester
12th April - Boileroom, Guildford
13th April - Railway Inn, Winchester
14th April - The Slaughtered Lamb, London
15th April - The Freebutt, Brighton
18th April - St Gregory's Centre, Norwich
22nd April - Monkey Chews, London

HOT DAMN it's gonna be good. Keep an eye out for the ARTWORK. My my....

Have a tablespoon of love on me and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Will xxx

yum.

Ahhhhh. I love Saturday mornings. I'm just outside of Winchester, in the countryside. I've had a bowl of porridge and will be out with the dogs in the afternoon. Yes indeedy, ain't nothing like a bit of a breeze in the trees and some open space in your face to take your mind offa the heady world of business. Well, for now anyway. Well, saying that I've just been reading stuff on the internet about recording equipment, which doesn't really constitute full escape. Hmm, I feel a little lost now.

I know, have a look at this video. I put it together purely as food for thought. It's a montage. A big soppy montage. I figured I'd give everyone an insight into how I perceive the unity in our label. As I sit here, this is exactly how I picture it. Even if they are all secretly signing big contracts with majors.

I did the music (with my trusty friend J-Llo).



Wow. That was a shitty blog. I'll try and think of something better next time.

xxx

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Last week I took some photos of Kerry Leatham for some upcoming releases and promo.

We managed to put off the actual photography for two hours, and instead munched some food and played on Youtube. She's got some serious music toys and we played with those too.

Anyway, here are some pictures that won't be used but that I think are funny, cute, or evocative.

In the pant draw:



Nap time:



A little worrying:



Marvin:

Mo' Blogging

So, I don't write things down half as much as I should do. Let's start giving a little more insight into the trials and tribulations of a independent label.

Of late, it has been all admin. Admin, admin, admin. But, on the horizon we have some studio time. The last time we all got to go to the studio, we had a blast, and I'm sure this time will be no exception.

I work at a University where there exists an exceptional recording course. In fact, it is one of the most famous recording courses in the world. I am lucky enough to recruit some of the new up and coming recordists to help get down Tape Club bits and bobs, and below is just a little idea of what goes down. These pictures are from the last session in early January this year.



This one below is some of the 'Tonmeister' students in Control Room 1. It's got some beautiful B&W's in there, and a nice Sony-Oxford desk.



We'll be giving away our recordings for free when they've been mixed and, trust me, you're in for a treat.

So - more of this taking place on Sunday, and there'll be some nice little videos I should imagine.

Will

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