Touch and Go Records closes its distribution wing and cuts back on new releases

On February 18th, both the Chicago Tribune and Pitchfork ran stories that put a knife through the heart of the punk/indie world. Venerable Chicago label, Touch and Go Records would be closing it’s distribution wing and massively scaling back it’s own output. This decision, that I’m sure was made after all other options were exhausted, effects more than just T&G’s roster. They provided distribution for 23 other labels Read the rest of this entry »

The new new thing: Blitzen Trapper

51zjc-r8rjl_sl500_aa240_.jpgWho: Blitzen Trapper

Seven-word description: Frisky folk rock for the indie set.

Should appeal to fans of: Benji Hughes, Beck, Bob Dylan

Who’s the guy who sings and plays harmonica like Dylan?  Guitarist/singer Eric Earley. He wrote all the songs for Furr, Blitzen Trapper’s debut full-length for Sub Pop.

Breakout CD: Furr.

Release date/label: Sept. 23/Sub Pop.

Listen to the title track here.

“Wild Mountain Nation” (title track from Blizten Trapper’s  self-released 2007 album)

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