New Release: Cribshitter – Mint Car

Posted on May 1, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

BUY THIS: Limited Edition Tape – $7
BUY THIS: Digital – $6 Minimum
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Madison’s only absurdist rock super-group Cribshitter (self-proclaimed as “one of America’s most talented and versatile musician/entertainers”) dig out their own niche with equal doses of musical proficiency, bizarre concepts and potty humor. The band is consistently genre-defying, and their dedication to the goof is unwavering. “Mint Car” features mostly-new material (plus a few #1 hits) designed specifically for your station wagon, Sony Walkman™ and/or Tiger Delux Talkboy™. Expect country, dubstep, make-out tunes and more.

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New Distro Items – Cribshitter & National Beekeepers Society

Posted on April 27, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

Cribshitter
Methlehem (2012, Medicated G Records) $10

“Methlehem” is the newest full-length album from Madison-based bizarro-rock band, Cribshitter. As always, the band walks the line between comedy and respect. It’s brilliantly confusing.

Cribshitter
Cry a Little Rainbow (2008, Medicated G Records) $10

“…30 tracks of hilarious musical debauchery and mayhem.” ~ Maximum Ink. Cribshitter’s 2008 debut, “Cry a Little Rainbow” puts you in a weird place. Pop, rock, electronic – it’s all made fun of in the most serious way.

National Beekeepers Society
Pawn Shop Etiquette (2008, Self-Released) $10

“Pawn Shop Etiquette” is the 2nd full-length album from National Beekeepers Society, out of Madison, WI. Released in 2008, this album serves as additional reading for fans of Icarus Himself, which is where you’ll find Nick Whetro and Karl Christenson these days.

New Release: John Praw – Four Twenty Twenty Twelve

Posted on April 20, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

In this new EP, John Praw explores change and found-sound to create pieces that more resemble audio collages and case studies in sonic tension. It’s fuzzy, ambient, and sometimes rhythmic.

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Buzz: Six-Gun Rhythm’s debut reviewed

Posted on April 20, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

The pinnacle interest of the album, however, is Palmer’s wailing drunken slur; equal parts Gerard Way, Julian Casablancas, and Dolly Parton.

~ Jimmy Roxy, Mezzic

Head over to the music blog Mezzic, where they’ve given Six-Gun Rhythm’s debut self-titled release some love. They gave it an 8.3/10. You can also stream or purchase “Six-Gun Rhythm” here.

New Release: Lovely Socialite – Registers Her Delight

Posted on April 4, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

BUY THIS: CD – $15
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Lovely Socialite Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps is a self-proclaimed jurassic jazz-rock band. They move from heavy-hitting jazz grooves to free-roaming improv and back again in their first full-length album, Registers Her Delight.

EDIT: Registers Her Delight is currently available for free streaming for a limited time only.

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New Release: Lovely Socialite – Brachiosaurus Boogie Single

Posted on March 13, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

Lovely Socialite Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps is one of Madison’s tightest new jazz bands, focusing on heavy rocks balanced with plenty of experimental moments. As the band gears up for the release of their upcoming album, Lovely Socialite Registers Her Delight, they’ve decided to give away one of their coolest tracks for free. Also included is an alternate take of Rock it, Science from the band’s recording sessions.

Help the band fund their album by backing the Kickstarter campaign HERE!

New Video & Single: Dressed Up

Posted on March 6, 2012 by John Praw Kruse

Dressed Up is the new solo side-project of Pushmi-Pullyu’s John Praw. He creates crunchy lo-fi sounds within a digital environment. This single marks the first official release by the project and features a remix by Brain Grimmer (of Lovely Socialite, Brothers Grimm), as well as a B-side titled Nobody But Batman. Watch the official music video below.

Catch the live debut of Dressed Up this Thursday, March 8th at the Dragonfly Lounge!