EIAFUAWN - Birds in the ground LP is out now!

[mike]

Hey friends, I just released a LP with a buddy of mine, I thought y'all might be interested:





After three years the vinyl version of Eiafuawn's "Birds in the Ground" has finally arrived! Pressed onto 180 grams of high quality vinyl in The Netherlands and featuring new artwork by fellow Californian Brendan Monroe, this is sure to stun anyone who likes to look, touch, and yes, even listen to records.

As a founding member of Duster, Mohinder, El Buzzard and most recently Breasts, Mr. Parton has dipped his foot into a variety of talent pools over the years but it is really when he's left to his own devices that he shines and this record is truly proof of that. Playing all of the instruments himself and having recorded it at home over a few long years, mostly on analog four track machines makes him one man powerhouse to be reckoned with. Or something.

I still get goosebumps when I listen to this. In fact, I might go see a doctor because it's getting worrysome.

Go here: www.myspace.com/eiafuawn (for aural pleasure)

The Static Cult Label will have copies stateside soon (and they also released the CD version if you're so inclined), as will Stickfigure. If any of you kids can help with distribution or getting this into stores, let me know because I would sure appreciate the help. E-mail AST REX and tell them to carry it!

[mike]

Oops.

www.pillowscars.com

is my label.

Neutral Sparkiepop approved.

[mike]

Now available from Other Music (www.othermusic.com) in New York, NY and from Lunchbox Records (www.lunchboxrecords.com) in Charlotte, NC. Both from the physical stores and through mailorder!

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Man, I'm tempted to buy that just for the rad cover art.

I'm not going to, because in times like this I only buy American products.

Great record cover, though.

[mike]

Ameen, I lied. It was pressed by RecordTech in the United States of America.


(Thanks.)


(Even though I did not paint the cover.)

[sparkiepop]

Neutral Sparkiepop approved.

sparkiepop approved, too!

[mike]

No one bought THIS record.

[Cool Slut]

I love EIAFUAWN!

[ragu sauce]

ey, i am feelin u all way, now.

[mike]

Now available from Aquarius Records in San Francisco!

http://www.aquariusrecords.org/

EIAFUAWN Birds In The Ground (Pillowscars) lp 17.98

Even though this band is from San Jose, we had to go all the way to Sweden to discover them, not literally of course, but Swedish label Pillowscars were kind enough to turn us on to these guys (this guy actually), and their warm blissy home brewed 4-track dreampop.
Guitars are strummed, harmonics chime, cymbals sizzle, the sound is surprisingly lush, but then again, this record had been in the works on and off for years, amazing what you can do with a 4-track given enough time, the vocals are weary and laid back, plaintive and emotional, gently wrapped up in the swaying jangle and loping tempo, the bass buzzes and growls, the melodies are lilting, pretty, dreamy, total bliss pop for sure, think Animal Collective, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sparklehorse, you know what we're talking about.
The weirdest part is that the man behind Eiafuawn, was a member of legendary hardcore/screamo titans Mohinder! Who knew?
Incredible packaging, thick 180 gram vinyl, and some super striking, gorgeous weird cover art!
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Whoa, I'm gonna go buy it.

Well, minimally I'm going to go look at it, ask if it's any good, then casually mention I know one of the dudes who released it. The record store clerk will nod then turn away. I will post a Missed Connections about this and she will never respond.

[mike]