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The third installment from NYC's noise-mavens Electroputas is upon us and itis a heavy affair. Hand woven to thick analog tape over six months at theJunkyard Studio compound with Sean Maffucci of Icewater Scandal behind theboard, this record opens up the stride of this criminally under exposedoutfit. The sprawling results at times brings to mind such notableluminaries as Can, Chrome, Lightning Bolt or the more musical ramblings ofCiccone Youth. With this record the trio has managed to take theirunrelenting live sound into a wholly new direction.

The Social Registry is pleased to announce the debut full-length album from London-based band, Sian Alice Group, 59.59. The band is already on the rise in its native England having opened a string of shows for Spiritualized and received a flurry of attention in the press. 59.59 is a fully realized and album that moves through traditional pop songwriting and instrumental composition while tempering it with studio improvisation. It is an epic record that showcases the talent and range and of this young group, taking in elements of various genres and making them their own. At a time when the musical landscape seems inundated with derivative retrogressive guitar bands, or acts reliant on sequenced beats and oscillator knobs, Sian Alice Group's more classical inclinations show their willingness to tread their own path. 59.59 features guest appearances from Douglas Hart (Jesus & Mary Chain), John Coxon (Spiritualized, Spring Heel Jack) and Brian DeGraw (Gang Gang Dance).

All The Way, the debut full-length from Growing on The Social Registry, concludes a epic trip. Through six tracks Kevin Doria and Joe DeNardo complete the conceptual arc initiated on their 2006 album, Color Wheel. If we still bought into genres, we would say that this record finally achieves a perfect balance of noise and pop, yet what we can say is that you'll potentially hum melodies long after your headphones are out. Recorded by Barry London at his Ocropolis Studio during the 2007-08 winter, All The Way sounds like some sort of frozen urban chaos taking place at a superclub on another planet.

Blood On The Wall is the sound of a couch being tossed from the second story to thunderous applause. The feeling that one gets when you havefinished off the last of the tequila and it's on to the beer. That tinge of sadness late into the evening right before the dawn is about to break andthe regrets and hopes of your life merge with first chirps of the birds starting their day. This three piece consisting of Courtney and Brad Shanks,yes they are really brother and sister, with Miggy Littleton hitting the skins are attuned to the mysteries of music. And how it can catalyze onesmood from from a stupor to where you can't stop your feet and your hair is flaying in rhythm to the beat. Rock with heart that takes no prisoners.BOTW will sweep you away on a sonic cyclone and you won't be missing Kansas after you are swept along with them.Blood On The Wall's second record is, as the name might suggest, Awesomer. Recorded under the watchful eye of producer Nicholas Vernhes (FieryFurnaces, Black Dice, Silver Jews) the three have settled more into their own skin as they run from their heaviest song to date "Stoner Jam", out ofthe pop anthem "Mary Susan" and into the quick shredding of "Hey Hey" to end in your arms with "Going To Heaven." all the while they stickto the hooks and the playful dynamic that has made them the rock enchanters of the NYC music scene.Based out of NYC Blood On The Wall has been hard at work for about four years now. The sibling song writing brain trust of Brad & Courtney arerounded out by Miggy who was in Ida, White Magic, The Shit and who has played with numerous other artists on tour and in the studio. A chancemeeting on a corner in Williamsburg that evolved with their shared love for old vinyl and then bore fruit as a single, which found no shortage oflovers. In 2004 they released their self titled debut to much acclaim and went on the road with Enon, Black Dice & Fiery Furnaces in the states,played some legendary shows in Brooklyn, toured Norway, and left a pile of cans, bottles, kick-ass memories all along the way. Once Awesomerhits expect that trail to grow prodigiously.

Mini-LP from Highlife collects White Magic collaborator Sleepy Doug Shaw performing five spectacularly infectious tunes. Recorded in Trinidad and at London's legendary Southern Studios, Shaw is backed by members of White Magic, Gang Dance and Ariel Pink's Haunter Graffiti on a handful of these tracks. Having garnered pre-release praise in the (digital) pages of Pitchfork, Gorilla Vs Bear, Spin, NME & Hipster Run Off might qualify this as "highly anticipated" debut. LP edition includes the last track cut onto a 7-inch with a bonus track on the b-side to boot.

Cozy Endings captures the finest moments so far of a two year experiment between the psychedelic rock group Artanker Convoy and the art collective MUX. This CD/DVD set offers the seeker the rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the aural and visual experience that have only been available to live audiences in limited locations. Artanker Convoy generates the sound: alien waves punctuated by sly rhythms that accommodate a crowd whether it is dancing, watching the visuals or relaxing. MUX brings to bear the combined visual acumen of choreographers, lighting specialists and video artists to create an ethereal landscape through which the band dissolves and dancers flow through.

The full length debut from incendiary ensemble which takes the band well beyond their astounding live dynamic of guitar theatrics and poly rhythmatic madness seamlessly blends non-traditional instrumentation and studio improvisation.

The Dusk Line EP is comprised of four songs recorded during work on Sian Alice Group's debut album 59.59 in the summer of 2007. For this release they opted to work on a smaller scale, stripping their sound down to just layered grand piano and voice. Featuring contributions from just two members of the group, Rupert Clervaux and vocalist Sian Ahern, The Dusk Line is an exercise in restraint. It was recorded at London's The Garden, utilizing layered piano parts all performed by Clervaux. Sian Alice Group have become known for their sweeping, orchestrated aesthetic, but The Dusk Line distills their sound to its core.

This material encapsulates the formative days of the band, who have since released their acclaimed full-length Dins. Already hard at work on their next album, Psychic Ills show no sign of slowing down, and this compilation gives people the chance to hear where things began. It has the first two releases, Mental Violence I and Mental Violence II. Both were only issued on vinyl in very scant numbers and disappeared in the blink of an eye, that is until now plus unreleased material

The Social Registry are pleased to present the first of three limited edition twelve inch EPs from VietNam. Each of the three features a track from the band's self-titled full-length (released on Kemado), along with tracks recorded recently at the band's Freedom School Compound, a store-front apartment/studio that the band shares with producer Matt Boyton in Brooklyn, NY. These recordings capture the band cutting loose, writing and recording at their will, and form a perfect counterpoint to their professionally recorded full-length.

The Social Registry are pleased to present the second of three limited edition 12" EPs from VietNam. Each of the three features a track from the band's recently released self-titled full-length (out on Kemado), along with tracks recorded at the band's Freedom School Compound, a store-front apartment/studio that the band shares with producer Matt Boyton in Brooklyn, NY. These recordings capture the band cutting loose, writing and recording at their will, and form a perfect counterpoint to their professionally recorded full-length.

The debut EP from NYC process-oriented outfit Telepathe, a band whichfeatures former members of Wikkid & Blood Lines. Four chanty-chaotic yetperfectly structured compositions which bring to mind such outfits as Can,Amon Duul or perhaps even Gang Gang Dance.

A Fool For Everyone is Mike Bones' second album and was recorded by Mitch Rackin at Seaside Lounge and mixed by Nicholas Vernhes at Rare Book Room. The record features a number of musicians including Matt Sweeney (Bonnie Prince Billy, Chavez, Zwan), Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons), Ken Griffin (Favourite Sons), Brad Truax (Jah Division), members of Sian Alice Group (Rupert Clervaux, Ben Crook, Sasha Vine and Eben Bull) and Douglas Armour. It provides another ample demonstration of Mike Bones' compositional range and depth as a songwriter, and stellar talents as a lyricist. With A Fool For Everyone he continues his journey to the top of the songwriter/guitar god heap.

We are proud to present Gang Gang Dance's second full length releaseentitled God's Money. Recorded over the course of a year at Junkyard AudioSalvage the band utilized whatever means were available to them: drums ofall shapes, sizes and circuits, various keyboards and synthesizers,midi-triggering guitar scenarios, vocals reconfigured via guitar effectpedal and even the occasional aluminum chair. Blending hypnotic rhythms intoa highly structured compositional style or soaring in the lofty heights ofpracticed improvisation, this recording follows in the footsteps of theirother output marking new ground for the band.

Ground Zero Generals is the debut album from Nine 11 Thesaurus, a collective of five MCs from East Brooklyn, and sees them collaborating with Tim Dewit (Gang Gang Dance), Matt Mehlan (Skeletons) and Sam Hillmer (Zs). This is the second installment in Representing NYC's ground-breaking series that began with The Fly Girlz' Da Brats FRom Da Hood. Representing NYC are a youth development organization in Brooklyn that strives to bring young Hip Hop MCs to bigger audiences through collaborations with artists from Brooklyn's underground music scene.