Rough Trade Records have always been known for their stellar line-up and they don't seem to slowing any time soon with their new additions. Their newest signing comes in the form of experimental L. A indie-rockers Warpaint and speaking out about the new deal, Rough Trade said: “We are all very excited about being involved with such a unique and inspiring group and we welcome them to the label
Warpaint fan Laura went on a personal quest to find out how easy (or not) it is to obtain a physical copy of Warpaint's Exquisite Corpse EP re-release. She shares her own experiences and invites you to share yours on her blog.For those who prefer downloads to physical copies, the link to band and album on iTunes is right here.
May 6, 2009KXLU, Manimal Vinyl, and la-underground present:WARPAINTEXITMUSICVOICESVOICESALEXANDRA HOPEThe Smell247 S. Main St.Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Map9pm / $5 / All Ages
Warpaint fan Laura went on a personal quest to find out how easy (or not) it is to obtain a physical copy of Warpaint's Exquisite Corpse EP re-release. She shares her own experiences and invites you to share yours on her blog.For those who prefer downloads to physical copies, the link to band and album on iTunes is right here.
Whilst America have been enjoying Warpaint's music for quite some time now (allegedly even the late, great Heath Ledger was a fan), over here in the UK the reception has been. . . slow to say the least. Just recently though, the band managed to sign a deal with the Rough Trade label, thus increasing public interest ten fold over here in Europe and branching their name out worldwide.
Warpaint fan Laura went on a personal quest to find out how easy (or not) it is to obtain a physical copy of Warpaint's Exquisite Corpse EP re-release. She shares her own experiences and invites you to share yours on her blog.For those who prefer downloads to physical copies, the link to band and album on iTunes is right here.
May 6, 2009KXLU, Manimal Vinyl, and la-underground present:WARPAINTEXITMUSICVOICESVOICESALEXANDRA HOPEThe Smell247 S. Main St.Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Map9pm / $5 / All Ages
Warpaint combines hypnotic, surreal vocals with a backing sound somewhere between psychedelic and shoegaze. It would be calming were it not for the anxious tension in the instrumentation, continually pressing forward. They use it well, beginning “Stars” with a simple minimalistic guitar. Warpaint pairs this dreamy sound with a video muddled in darkness, yet at the same time lucid. Not until
Rough Trade Records have always been known for their stellar line-up and they don't seem to slowing any time soon with their new additions. Their newest signing comes in the form of experimental L. A indie-rockers Warpaint and speaking out about the new deal, Rough Trade said: “We are all very excited about being involved with such a unique and inspiring group and we welcome them to the label