tag:cleftmusic.net,2005:/blogs/news?p=5News2023-10-16T09:57:12-05:00Cleft Musicfalsetag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396882021-05-07T08:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:51:15-06:00New tunes from THE MATTOID after 10 year hiatus!<p><a contents="New tunes from The Mattoid! To celebrate Cleft’s Bandcamp launch, we are taking preorders (with immediate download or stream today) on ‘The Mattoid’s Beautiful EP’ featuring outtakes from his upcoming LP in the fall and a house remix by Ryan “Coupler” Norris. We’ve been sitting on this and other new music for a while and can’t wait for the world to hear. Give us a follow on Bandcamp and be sure to like and tag our weekly gift card giveaway. Links in bio.&nbsp;#bandcampfriday&nbsp;#themattoid&nbsp;#newmusicfriday" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://themattoid.bandcamp.com/album/the-mattoids-beautiful-ep" target="_blank">New tunes from The Mattoid! To celebrate Cleft’s Bandcamp launch, we are taking preorders (with immediate download or stream today) on ‘The Mattoid’s Beautiful EP’ featuring outtakes from his upcoming LP in the fall and a house remix by Ryan “Coupler” Norris. We’ve been sitting on this and other new music for a while and can’t wait for the world to hear. Give us a follow on Bandcamp and be sure to like and tag our weekly gift card giveaway. Links in bio. #bandcampfriday #themattoid #newmusicfriday</a></p>
<p> </p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396872021-02-12T09:00:00-06:002022-07-20T15:10:22-05:00Styrofoam Winos release debut LP<p><a contents="Today is the official release of the debut album from Nashville’s Styrofoam Winos! Cleft productions first worked with them on a show of&nbsp;@studio_vesnapavlovic&nbsp;@zeitgeistgallery&nbsp;called ‘Mixtape’ in which various Nashville groups covered Serbian and other Slavic language bands from the 80s and 90s.&nbsp;@kylehamlettuno&nbsp;recommended reaching out to&nbsp;@trevtown4u&nbsp;for that and it’s been nothing but awesome collabs since, including the Winos being our wedding band! Suffice it to say, this project has been a labor of love and it shows. They triangulate talent, swapping instruments, vocals, and songwriting duties. Are they Nashville’s Yo La Tengo??? THEY JUST MIGHT BE. But I also hear elements of early Talking Heads and even 70’s folk pop À la Fleetwood Mac. Yes, it runs that gamut and holds it all together as an LP that rewards repeat listens. Catch them performing at Grimey’s tonight at 8 central on their label’s YouTube channel, Sophomore Lounge. In the mean time, stream their record any time from their Bandcamp link&nbsp;and pick up an LP at Grimey’s, recorded and mixed by me, and mastered by&nbsp;@bombshelterstudio!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sophomorelounge.bandcamp.com/album/styrofoam-winos-s-t" target="_blank">Today is the official release of the debut album from Nashville’s Styrofoam Winos! Cleft productions first worked with them on a show of @studio_vesnapavlovic @zeitgeistgallery called ‘Mixtape’ in which various Nashville groups covered Serbian and other Slavic language bands from the 80s and 90s. @kylehamlettuno recommended reaching out to @trevtown4u for that and it’s been nothing but awesome collabs since, including the Winos being our wedding band! Suffice it to say, this project has been a labor of love and it shows. They triangulate talent, swapping instruments, vocals, and songwriting duties. Are they Nashville’s Yo La Tengo??? THEY JUST MIGHT BE. But I also hear elements of early Talking Heads and even 70’s folk pop À la Fleetwood Mac. Yes, it runs that gamut and holds it all together as an LP that rewards repeat listens. Catch them performing at Grimey’s tonight at 8 central on their label’s YouTube channel, Sophomore Lounge. In the mean time, stream their record any time from their </a><a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sophomorelounge.bandcamp.com/album/styrofoam-winos-s-t" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a><a contents="Today is the official release of the debut album from Nashville’s Styrofoam Winos! Cleft productions first worked with them on a show of&nbsp;@studio_vesnapavlovic&nbsp;@zeitgeistgallery&nbsp;called ‘Mixtape’ in which various Nashville groups covered Serbian and other Slavic language bands from the 80s and 90s.&nbsp;@kylehamlettuno&nbsp;recommended reaching out to&nbsp;@trevtown4u&nbsp;for that and it’s been nothing but awesome collabs since, including the Winos being our wedding band! Suffice it to say, this project has been a labor of love and it shows. They triangulate talent, swapping instruments, vocals, and songwriting duties. Are they Nashville’s Yo La Tengo??? THEY JUST MIGHT BE. But I also hear elements of early Talking Heads and even 70’s folk pop À la Fleetwood Mac. Yes, it runs that gamut and holds it all together as an LP that rewards repeat listens. Catch them performing at Grimey’s tonight at 8 central on their label’s YouTube channel, Sophomore Lounge. In the mean time, stream their record any time from their Bandcamp link&nbsp;and pick up an LP at Grimey’s, recorded and mixed by me, and mastered by&nbsp;@bombshelterstudio!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sophomorelounge.bandcamp.com/album/styrofoam-winos-s-t" target="_blank"> link and pick up an LP at Grimey’s, recorded and mixed by me, and mastered by @bombshelterstudio!</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396852020-09-04T09:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:55:52-06:00Cleft productions mixes latest William Tyler MERGE release<p><a contents="Cleft productions had the pleasure of doing some mixing on this suuuuper chill 37minute EP (yes, it’s an EP!) from #WilliamTyler. This is a collection of hypnotic home recordings, ham radio, AM in the PM, looped ambience, and a handful of his signature guitar compositions. Through the end of the year, all proceeds on Bandcamp Friday’s go to the artist, so give it a DL! William, like most of our Nashville and extended community, has not been able to tour this year, so every bit helps. It will be available on more digital outlets in the coming weeks. #NewVanitas #MergeRecords&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEt-s97Be2r/" target="_blank">Cleft productions had the pleasure of doing some mixing on this suuuuper chill 37minute EP (yes, it’s an EP!) from #WilliamTyler. This is a collection of hypnotic home recordings, ham radio, AM in the PM, looped ambience, and a handful of his signature guitar compositions. Through the end of the year, all proceeds on Bandcamp Friday’s go to the artist, so give it a DL! William, like most of our Nashville and extended community, has not been able to tour this year, so every bit helps. It will be available on more digital outlets in the coming weeks. #NewVanitas #MergeRecords </a></p>
<p><a contents="BANDCAMP link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://williamtyler.bandcamp.com/album/new-vanitas" target="_blank">BANDCAMP link</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396842019-10-19T09:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:53:08-06:00Billy Bennett releases 'The Middle Tennessee Post Modern Experimental Pop Band'<p><a contents="Latest album&nbsp;recorded by Cleft productions at #444Humphreys: ‘The Middle Tennessee Post Modern Experimental Pop Band.’ Billy Bennett recorded our favorite #MGMT album, ‘Congratulations’, along with lots of favorite #AthensGa folks over the years. When I heard his tunes for the first time, I had no clue how to describe them other than cohesively eclectic and just plain good. A pop music chameleon in the vein of Money Mark or Rundgren and a really kind, funny dude who listens and constructs well. And the band is super talented. A real joy recording this one. Give it a listen. Huzzah!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zoI6Zh4Ek/" target="_blank">Latest album recorded by Cleft productions at #444Humphreys: ‘The Middle Tennessee Post Modern Experimental Pop Band.’ Billy Bennett recorded our favorite #MGMT album, ‘Congratulations’, along with lots of favorite #AthensGa folks over the years. When I heard his tunes for the first time, I had no clue how to describe them other than cohesively eclectic and just plain good. A pop music chameleon in the vein of Money Mark or Rundgren and a really kind, funny dude who listens and constructs well. And the band is super talented. A real joy recording this one. Give it a listen. Huzzah! </a></p>
<p><a contents="ALBUM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/3dFl5fa" target="_blank">ALBUM</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396832019-09-21T09:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:43:38-06:00Thelma and the Sleaze album release show at The Basement<p><a contents="Couldn’t be more proud to congratulate #ThelmaAndTheSleaze on their official homecoming release of #FuckMarryKill. LG and the gang put a lot of hard work and love into it down in the belly of #444Humphreys and it’s sure to move some butts, make some babies, and make a lot of lovely dancers some cold hard cash. Their pop up TATS Museum is up through the week at #JuliaMartinGallery. Very informative. Pick it up on vinyl, come to the og Basement in #Nashville tonight and help them celebrate!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2r8YaDB0nH/" target="_blank">Couldn’t be more proud to congratulate #ThelmaAndTheSleaze on their official homecoming release of #FuckMarryKill. LG and the gang put a lot of hard work and love into it down in the belly of #444Humphreys and it’s sure to move some butts, make some babies, and make a lot of lovely dancers some cold hard cash. Their pop up TATS Museum is up through the week at #JuliaMartinGallery. Very informative. Pick it up on vinyl, come to the og Basement in #Nashville tonight and help them celebrate!</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396812019-07-17T09:00:00-05:002022-04-20T02:13:00-05:00Cassie Berman, Loney John Hutchins, Kyle Hamlett Uno play Brown's Diner<p><a contents="An early bird show&nbsp;in a couple weeks. Legit lineup w Louisville lass and Silver Jew, #CassieBerman, Cleft producer Loney John Hutchins,&nbsp;and Gallatin guy, #KyleHamlettUno. Come have a burger and beer hang after work!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Clq3HAunk/" target="_blank">An early bird show in a couple weeks. Legit lineup w Louisville lass and Silver Jew, #CassieBerman, Cleft producer Loney John Hutchins, and Gallatin guy, #KyleHamlettUno. Come have a burger and beer hang after work!</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396802019-05-31T09:05:00-05:002022-04-21T20:43:19-05:00Nashville super group, Station Wagon, debuts their Cleft produced album<p><a contents="NEW MUSIC FRIDAY! This is an album recorded/mixed at #444humphreys with the sweet mellow sounds of Station Wagon. Station Wagon is one of those occasional super groups that comes together in our #MusicCity and they’ve released a fine album today. They’re in too many different bands of all stripes, sizes, colors, and venue capacities to mention them all here. They’re playing a release party on the 1st of July at the Basement and they’re wonderful live. Good dudes and a true pleasure to help create. Also mastered in house by the trusted ears of #ReelRecording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CleftMedia/photos/a.330853153618841/3856399117730876/" target="_blank">NEW MUSIC FRIDAY! This is an album recorded/mixed at #444humphreys with the sweet mellow sounds of Station Wagon. Station Wagon is one of those occasional super groups that comes together in our #MusicCity and they’ve released a fine album today. They’re in too many different bands of all stripes, sizes, colors, and venue capacities to mention them all here. They’re playing a release party on the 1st of July at the Basement and they’re wonderful live. Good dudes and a true pleasure to help create. Also mastered in house by the trusted ears of #ReelRecording</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396762018-11-24T11:00:00-06:002023-12-10T10:53:02-06:00Loney John Hutchins opens for Jesse Sahbi and Peter One at The Basement<p><a contents="TONIGHT: Cleft house producer, Loney John Hutchins, is opening for this very cool bill at #TheBasement at 8pm sharp. Along with #TeddyandtheRoughRiders, we’ll be celebrating the reissue of #JessSahBiandPeterOne’s 1985 album, #OurGardenNeedsItsFlowers by #AwesomeTapesfromAfrica. Some Nashville favorites will be backing Jesse and Peter on some songs. It’ll be a night to remember. Come see us!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CleftMedia/photos/a.330853153618841/3856420574395397/" target="_blank">TONIGHT: Cleft house producer, Loney John Hutchins, is opening for this very cool bill at #TheBasement at 8pm sharp. Along with #TeddyandtheRoughRiders, we’ll be celebrating the reissue of #JessSahBiandPeterOne’s 1985 album, #OurGardenNeedsItsFlowers by #AwesomeTapesfromAfrica. Some Nashville favorites will be backing Jesse and Peter on some songs. It’ll be a night to remember. Come see us!</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396742018-09-05T11:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:47:02-06:00Vesna Pavlovic's 'Mixtape' at Zeitgeist gallery<p><a contents="'Mixtape' Soundcloud link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/cleftmusic/sets/mixtape-vesna-pavlovic" target="_blank">'Mixtape' Soundcloud link</a></p>
<p>This Saturday, Sept 8th! Vesna Pavlovic opens her awesome show, ‘Mixtape,’ @zeitgeistgallery, 6 to 8pm! There will be a live performance and lecture on the 13th of Oct and the show runs through the 27th. Lots of Nashville musicians contributed to the actual mix tape for the show- they literally sang them IN SERBIAN. Now that’s what I call a comp! Can’t say enough how impressed I am! Here’s the run down from Zeitgeist’s site: “MixTape explores Pavlović’s personal documentary photography archives taken in Serbia during the 1990s, and offers a comprehensive look into an ‘aesthetic of resistance’ at the time of the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Her images capture the 1996 student protests, her early engagement with the art collective Škart and their radio and street performances, the work of peace pacifist group Women in Black, and various other non-for profit organizations such as Radio B 92 and Center for Cultural Decontamination. The images convey an intimate view into a public sphere seen through the lens of a generation which defined a ‘geography of counter-public’ in Serbia and Montenegro during a decade of hardship. During a period of crisis, wars, hyper-inflation, and mass emigration, creating photographs was an act of citizenship and resistance. Different genres of documentary photography on display present a recollection of ‘networked’ memories of individual and collective moments of protest, in which music plays an integral part. As one of the early photographers of the music magazine Ritam in Belgrade, Pavlović created an archive of concert photographs which could be seen as a counter archive to her more institutional documentary work. For her show, the artist selected a number of songs by bands of the former Yugoslavia, which were transcribed phonetically and offered to a group of Nashville musicians to create a special mixtape. MixTape tape will release on Saturday, October 13 with a music performance in the gallery.” More info and images here: <a contents="http://zeitgeist-art.com/mixtape" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zeitgeist-art.com/mixtape?fbclid=IwAR3xlnwAt5W425V7iloS6HIs-HuV_8cEDvVEk5l_wScahNThMWpfoG6wtwE" target="_blank">http://zeitgeist-art.com/mixtape</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396312018-04-18T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:32:45-06:00Country Westerns rock 444 Humphreys <p><a contents="#CountryWesterns rocking the first porch concert of the 2018 season #JuliaMartinGallery after 3 excellent days of work down in the basement. The rain tapered off for both theirs and Richie’s sets." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhmlS0zhVpe/?fbclid=IwAR3ASO3kf3xepcrENHW0VCFYtZKoqyLDczC4NWdT6EbWDQcE5GizqAWDjDw" target="_blank">#CountryWesterns rocking the first porch concert of the 2018 season #JuliaMartinGallery after 3 excellent days of work down in the basement. The rain tapered off for both theirs and Richie’s sets.</a></p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/66396302017-08-07T11:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:16:21-06:00lylas DJ'ing Third Man and friends night at LA Jackson rooftop lounge<p><a contents="TONIGHT: in advance of their opening for #LetitiaSadier of #Stereolab fame this Thurs at #ThirdManRecords, come hang with #lylas as they DJ on #TheThompsonHotel #LAJackson rooftop for #ThirdMan and #FriendsSpinningRecords! The rain is gone and the evening will be in the 70s. Come chill with us.... #CuttingHeads #Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BXgVhubAtcz/?fbclid=IwAR3CFC516A8BJkflyxS-W_-UN3uULj76vxQDmUH6R_APrwTeC5WV2vJvsO4" target="_blank">TONIGHT: in advance of their opening for #LetitiaSadier of #Stereolab fame this Thurs at #ThirdManRecords, come hang with #lylas as they DJ on #TheThompsonHotel #LAJackson rooftop for #ThirdMan and #FriendsSpinningRecords! The rain is gone and the evening will be in the 70s. Come chill with us.... #CuttingHeads #Nashville</a></p>
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<p> </p>Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874842017-04-20T19:00:00-05:002022-05-31T02:09:46-05:00NUMERO GROUP POP UP at 444 Humphreys!
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<h1><span title="Edited">NUMERO POP UP STORE! 12-8pm, Friday April 21st at 444 Humphreys st! <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/juliamartingallery/" data-imported="1">@juliamartingallery</a>! Most of you are probably familiar with this amazing reissue, archival, rediscovery, rad rad RAD compilation label. If you're in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nashville/" data-imported="1">#Nashville</a>, stop by for awesome deals on <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/thenumerogroup/" data-imported="1">@thenumerogroup</a> releases as they stop through town on their rolling pop up store tour. Bring a <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/grimeys/" data-imported="1">@grimeys</a> receipt for extra savings! Stop in to <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/bastionnashville/" data-imported="1">@bastionnashville</a> later in the evening where they'll be spinning <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/numerogroup/" data-imported="1">#NumeroGroup</a> vinyl all evening!</span></h1>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874832017-02-07T18:00:00-06:002022-05-29T22:56:22-05:00lylas "Dial X" video premiers on ImposeMagazine.com
<p><a href="http://www.imposemagazine.com/tv/lylas-dialx" data-imported="1">Pay a visit to Impose Magazine</a> for a look at lylas's new video for "Dial X" off of the new 'Warm Harm' LP.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/ffd91efcdacc7ed463e0cad2052804a1cd299828/original/lylas-dial-x-video-still.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDI0NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="lylas dial x teaser" height="247" width="500" /></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874822017-02-02T18:00:00-06:002022-08-26T13:25:22-05:00lylas top LP seller, opening week
<p><a href="http://cleftmusic.net/store/lylas_warm_harm/" data-imported="1">'Warm Harm'</a> had a great opening week at Grimey's as their #1 LP seller. It even beat out Ty Segall's latest, which is no small feat in Nashville. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/991f503cb34c5ec065d05b2a0ce2832f0d9e2af9/original/lylas-grimeys-chart.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDMzNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Grimey's chart" height="334" width="500" /></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874812017-01-27T18:00:00-06:002022-03-03T05:31:10-06:00lylas rock over Grimey's, rock on Halcyon. Diet Pepsi, Uh Huh!
<p>lylas had a couple of packed party-shows-excellent to celebrate the release of their stellar new LP, <a href="http://cleftmusic.net/store/lylas_warm_harm/" data-imported="1">'Warm Harm.'</a> Many thanks to our friends at Grimey's and Halcyon Bikes for hosting two great nights, back to back. Another big thanks to friends, The Altered Statesman, who kicked off night two. Have a look:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/1d1067a3ed542f7b49bdddf6de5e6948bc7292bc/original/img-7910.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="lylas Grimey's instore" height="300" width="400" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/10eee1f3665917d344d67187f55743b5232d3a47/original/img-7936.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="night two at Halcyon Bikes" height="300" width="400" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/f6c46832d7c01f54e2678d5d82aedee52202e3c5/original/img-7950.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Altered Statesman at Halcyon" height="300" width="400" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/1f706da4ceb2413e9a3862f249e95bdc14f5c5c8/original/img-7994.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="lylas at Halcyon" height="300" width="400" /></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874802017-01-10T18:00:00-06:002021-12-20T09:55:16-06:00New records, new site, new studio, new country, nu lyfe
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<p>It's been 4 years since Cleft released new music through our label. That being the case, we're super excited to be releasing <a href="http://www.cleftmusic.net/store/lylas_warm_harm/" data-imported="1">the latest LP from lylas, 'Warm Harm.'</a> It's a radical departure from their familiar neo-gothic folk/alt country pop stylings and we genuinely believe it to be their best work yet. There's even a Billy Idol cover. So what's been going on during the hiatus? Building out our new location! We've put every available penny into our commercial recording studio and art space at the 444 Humphreys building in the Wedgewood Houston arts district of Nashville. A lot of changes have come and gone since then- especially at the new location. Development in the neighborhood has moved at lightning pace. It took over 2 years to develop the L&N Railroad building we acquired in 2011, but things really started taking off in the fall of 2013. As of 2017, the 444 building hosts Cleft Music, the Julia Martin Gallery, Electra Eggleston textile designs, as well as Reel Recording in the big control room downstairs. Come visit on any 1st Saturday Arts and Music of Wedgewood/Houston arts walk. And the pop up gallery on the deck is viewable 24/7. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/c051aa0d9a7a7d2b1b4f985edfece77ec63372bc/original/11732037-398331737022777-3592228728059719915-o.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMzeDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="533" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/61e497db7510ade929fb398007823be9fa6c3794/original/11794318-398335017022449-5489489123655418073-o.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMzeDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="533" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391180/7d7e2fef28351d28e1cf63b029c7237633ea70f5/original/11741142-398315797024371-944759778034866580-o.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMzeDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="533" /></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874792015-12-13T18:00:00-06:002022-05-19T06:17:57-05:00The Mattoid's "The Christmas Time"
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874782015-04-11T19:00:00-05:002022-05-21T11:56:59-05:00Jacob Morris, MOTHS, music in Matt Walsh's 'A Better You'
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874772014-04-27T19:00:00-05:002021-08-10T03:58:54-05:00Checking in with The Mattoid, "Ace of Spades" cover
<p>A lot of people have been asking what Ville, the Mattoid, has been up to these days. He's been writing, reflecting, honing his craft in general, and mostly playing smaller clubs, as you can observe here:</p>
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874762013-12-01T18:00:00-06:002022-05-31T07:20:34-05:00Debut of Cleft recorded music for French Kiss Records "Bluejeans" comedy series
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874752013-11-21T18:00:00-06:002017-01-10T17:33:06-06:00Loney John Hutchins opens for Bombino
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874742013-11-13T18:00:00-06:002022-04-24T13:00:54-05:00Kyle Hamlett from lylas scores music for German filmmaker, Walther Barth
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874732013-09-07T19:00:00-05:002017-01-10T17:29:35-06:002nd monthly arts walk in Wedgewood Houston
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874722013-06-08T19:00:00-05:002022-07-22T12:52:35-05:00NEW LOCATION! Studio Buildout Groundbreaking
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874712013-05-07T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:02:14-06:00Eaglebreeze turntable spinners
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874562013-05-07T19:00:00-05:002022-01-05T03:55:06-06:00'Down On the Bikini Line' Repress! PINK VINYL!
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<p>Fresh off the presses is Jonny Fritz's <em>Down On the Bikini Line</em> in wink wink nudge nudge PINK! <a href="http://www.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">Head over to the store to order a copy!</a></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874702013-04-24T19:00:00-05:002017-01-10T17:21:35-06:00Jonny Fritz on NPR, All Things Considered
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874692013-04-11T19:00:00-05:002022-03-07T15:40:10-06:00Yuri's big night
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874682013-04-06T19:00:00-05:002021-09-23T14:19:31-05:00New Tim Chad & Sherry video 2 of 2
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874672013-04-06T19:00:00-05:002021-12-20T10:02:41-06:00New Tim Chad & Sherry video 1 of 2
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874662013-03-12T19:00:00-05:002022-01-19T21:32:29-06:00Tim Chad & Sherry on the Marc Riley show, BBC 6
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874652013-03-11T19:00:00-05:002021-09-22T04:08:24-05:00Tim Chad & Sherry headed to the UK
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874642013-02-23T18:00:00-06:002021-09-23T14:23:03-05:00Nashville filmmaker finishes documentary on Silkworm
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874632013-02-12T18:00:00-06:002021-06-28T17:06:55-05:00Heartbreaking news
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874622013-02-12T18:00:00-06:002022-03-04T01:23:00-06:00lylas with Wooden Wand show review by the Nashville Scene
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874612013-01-24T18:00:00-06:002021-07-02T17:46:14-05:00The Mattoid in Nashville Scene's Best Local Rock Songs Poll
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874602012-12-10T18:00:00-06:002017-01-10T17:02:03-06:00Kyle Hamlett from lylas performing at Frist Visual Center for the Arts
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874572012-12-06T18:00:00-06:002021-08-08T03:30:59-05:00Chelsea Crowell opens for Richard Buckner
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874592012-12-03T18:00:00-06:002021-07-09T05:15:39-05:00Jacob Morris, MOTHS, in Paste Magazine teaser
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874582012-11-30T18:00:00-06:002022-05-28T16:18:31-05:00Monsters On Television's Sunflower and Dave Cloud play "Little Honda"
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874552012-11-13T18:00:00-06:002021-11-21T07:41:26-06:00Jacob Morris and Moths RELEASE SHOW
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<p>Wednesday, December 5th, Jacob Morris and his MOTHS band will debut his first full length LP at the 40 Watt in Athens Ga. The album is a couple of years in the making and Cleft is very proud to be releasing it jointly with Athens label, Cloud Recordings. Order a copy <a href="http://www.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">HERE</a>. </p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874542012-02-01T18:00:00-06:002023-05-02T01:59:48-05:00GLOW IN THE DARK VINYL!
<p>We have SOLD OUT of the limited 250 copy pressing of Jonny Corndawg GLOW VINYL. Pick up a copy on black wax <a href="http://ats.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">HERE</a>!</p>
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874532011-10-27T19:00:00-05:002021-10-20T05:47:33-05:00Cleft releases Kurt Wagner/ Altered Statesman split ep
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<p>We've got a very smokey split coming up from two of Nashville's moodiest crooners, Kurt Wagner of Lambchop and the Altered Statesman. Cleft is thrilled to release this split as we've been fans of both for years. Pour a glass of scotch and sink into your arm chair for this one. It's lusciously recorded by Joe McMahan and features a very soulful backing band. Expect this early winter on beautiful sounding vinyl as a limited pressing of 500. Stay tuned....</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874522011-08-25T19:00:00-05:002022-04-23T02:04:48-05:00It's here! Jonny Corndawg releases 'Down On the Bikini Line' with Cleft Music releasing limited viny
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<p>Jonny Corndawg Fritz was in the Cleft Studios a few months back recording his masterpiece, <em>Down On the Bikini Line</em>. It's his first, full fledged, studio album to date (he's 8 albums into his catalog and probably more but it's getting hard to keep track). Seen here is Jonny working in the lounge upstairs on one of his many leather works while taking a break from recording. We are really excited to be offering this album on limited edition vinyl, including special glow in the dark copies which are even more limited. As for now, his album can be pre-ordered at various sites but <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Down-Bikini-Line-Jonny-Corndawg/dp/B005CGN248" data-imported="1">here</a> is a quick jump to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Down-Bikini-Line-Jonny-Corndawg/dp/B005CGN248" data-imported="1">Amazon</a> where it's already available. Head over to Jonny's <a href="http://www.corndawg.com/" data-imported="1">website</a> and say HELLO! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jonnycorndawg?sk=info" data-imported="1">Like</a> him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jonnycorndawg?sk=info" data-imported="1">Facebook</a>!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874512011-08-24T19:00:00-05:002022-01-22T05:29:30-06:00Teaser clip for new Chelsea Crowell LP!
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<p>Here's a brief teaser of Chelsea Crowell's upcoming, second LP, <em>Crystal City</em>. Credit: Colm O'Herlihy. Crowell has European dates lining up for late October through November and the album will see a release state side, late Nov/ early December. </p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874502010-11-14T18:00:00-06:002021-07-20T15:27:48-05:00Corndawg 7"split with Deer Tick
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<p>As a preview to his upcoming, full length album recorded with Cleft, Jonny "Corndawg" Fritz appears on a split 7" with Rhode Island's favorite country sons, Deer Tick. Released by Partisan Records, this 45 comes in white and sky blue colors with only 500 of each pressed. Pick one up <a href="http://www.partisanrecords.com/catalog/deer-tick-jonny-corndawg-7-split-sky-blue" data-imported="1">HERE</a>.</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874492010-09-14T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:08:48-06:00Athens and the Athens of the South
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<p>Jacob Morris of Ham1 fame, and who has backed other Athens artists such as Madeline and the late, great Vic Chestnutt, spent part of January, July and September working on his debut solo record. We are really excited about wrapping up this beautiful album, a mixture of folk and pop, steered by Morris's unique voice. Pictured here are Madeline Adams, who also tracked some songs for her upcoming album, and Elephant-6 alumnus, multi-instrumentalist, John Fernandes. Stop in to Wuxtry Records in Athens, Ga sometime and say HI!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874482010-07-07T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:32:49-06:00Tim Chad & Sherry debut studio album, 'Baby We Can Work It Out,' INSTORE PERFORMANCE @ GRIMEY'S Sat.
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<p style="text-align: left;">It's finally here. After years in the making and a handful of DIY releases, Tim Chad & Sherry lay down their butt shaking testament on Baby We Can Work It Out, featuring TC&S classics like "Caller I.D." and "The Love I Make." With searing live cuts and laboratory science, this is the album your summer has been waiting for. Cleft Music is serving up this smooth slice of psychedelic dance on both 12" vinyl LP, compact disc, and digital download. COME JOIN US AT GRIMEY'S SATURDAY JULY 17th at 5. We'll have records on sale and will be giving away some copies! <a href="http://ats.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">CLICK HERE</a> to get a copy from our online store or digital download.</p>
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Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874462010-05-06T19:00:00-05:002022-08-12T01:33:56-05:00Mother's Day Special, Chelsea Crowell on NPR
<p>Chelsea Crowell made an appearance on <em>All Things Considered</em> this afternoon! We enjoyed hearing Robert Siegel announce the clip. Click <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126559016" data-imported="1">HERE</a> to listen to the performance!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874442010-05-03T19:00:00-05:002022-03-28T09:02:37-05:00NEW RELEASES! ORDERS AND PREORDERS!
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<p>Greetings friends! Cleft Music is happy to announce our lineup of new releases for Spring and Summer! Kicking things off this May, the studio debut of Nashville's psyche-soul lovers, Tim Chad and Sherry, drops an instant party on wax and cd as<em> Baby We Can Work It Out</em>. In tandem with this comes another debut, Jane Only's <em>Jane Only. </em>This country rocker is a pre-cursor to Chelsea Crowell's gorgeous solo outing, recorded with collaborator, Stephen Braren who has been busy with band, Cheap Time. Coming later this summer is Ham1's fourth album, <em>Let's Go On and On With Ham1.</em> This is currently our favorite band out of Athen's GA and we think the new record builds on last year's <em>The Underground Stream</em>, taking their unique blend of psyche folk spaghetti western surf rock to new and glorious heights. Lastly, we're proud to announce the release of veteran dive bar champion, Sunflower, as MONSTERS ON TELEVISION. Most folks know Sunny as the original drummer for Finnish freak rocker, The Mattoid. <em>Life Is So Bizarre</em> is a fierce compilation of hard hitting garage rock and angsty punk pop from a real Music City outsider. We'll have streams, downloads, store links, where's, why's, who's, and whatsitallabouts VERY SOON. <em>Baby We Can Work It Out</em> and <em>Jane Only </em>are <a href="http://www.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER/PREORDER! Click here!</a></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874472010-05-02T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:44:17-06:00NASHVILLE FLOOD RELIEF
<p>We have experienced a massive flood in Nashville and 51 other counties in Tennessee. Please donate to any of the following organizations. Cleanup and recovery will take a long time. Please contribute what you can. <a href="http://www.hon.org/donations/viewDonation.php?PHPSESSID=66751b8e36f25efe594eacb3a8467978" data-imported="1">Hands On Nashville</a>, <a href="http://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/?q=node/54" data-imported="1">2nd Harvest Food Bank of Nashville</a>, and <a href="http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/general_calltoaction.asp?CTA=1&SN=8522&OP=8919&IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0" data-imported="1">Nashville Red Cross</a>.</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874452010-02-11T18:00:00-06:002023-12-10T12:45:40-06:00Coffee break with the Corndawg
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Late winter has seen <a href="http://www.PissOnFord.org/" data-imported="1">Jonny "Corndawg" Fritz</a> log some serious studio time at the Teacher's Lounge. Fritz has realized a "life long vision" recording his first project with a decidedly "Nashville Sound". Having assembled some of Music City's finest purveyors of country and Americana instrumentation, Fritz is sitting on a stack of what we think will be modern country classics. <em>Down On the Bikini Line</em> features studio recordings of some of his most popular tunes like "Life of a Bear", "Chevy Beretta", and "When a Ford Man Turns To Chevy" along with new material we've been digging a lot lately! Wait till you here "Red On the Head". All stars Ben Martin and Jordan Caress have coffee at this posting while the Corndawg goes over numbers. '<em>Bikini Line </em>also features such killer musicians as Josh Hedley, the Legendary Rich Gilbert, and John McCauley from band, Deertick.</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874432010-01-29T18:00:00-06:002021-08-13T10:30:39-05:00Tim Chad & Sherry play All Tomorrow's Parties in May!
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<p>We're really excited to announce that our favorite psychedelic soul ballers, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/timchadandsherry" data-imported="1">Tim Chad & Sherry</a> will be performing at <a href="http://www.atpfestival.com/events/pavement/news/1001271001.php" data-imported="1">All Tomorrow's Parties in England this May</a>! Pavement is curating and we're happy to see some friendly faces on the roster. We can't think of a better way to celebrate the release of T.C.&S's upcoming studio debut, <em>Baby We Can Work It Out.</em></p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874422009-12-09T18:00:00-06:002017-01-08T22:17:26-06:00Break out the champagne...
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<p><em>Chelsea Crowell </em>made the Nashville Scene's list of <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-12-10/news/year-in-music-top-albums/" data-imported="1">top albums for 2009</a>! Our friends and sometimes collaborators, JEFF the Brotherhood, launch from the cover! Cleft produced and fellow Infinity Cats, Natural Child, also get a <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-12-10/news/the-year-in-music-ear-to-the-ground/" data-imported="1">shout out</a>. On top of all this, our friends and associates at Lake Fever Productions get a <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-12-10/music/with-the-music-industry-and-recording-studios-in-decline-lake-fever-productions-makes-a-scrappy-stand/" data-imported="1">spirited write up</a> by Scene writer, Sean Maloney. Check it out!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874412009-11-09T18:00:00-06:002023-12-10T10:59:38-06:00It's official...
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<p>Sound the trumpets, spread the word... Chelsea Crowell's self titled debut is officially available on cd and numerous download sites including <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chelsea-crowell/id334973687" data-imported="1">Itunes</a> and <a href="http://www.emusic.com/album/Chelsea-Crowell-Chelsea-Crowell-MP3-Download/11669660.html" data-imported="1">Emusic</a>. Join us at Grimey's for an instore performance on Tuesday, December 8th at 6pm! We'll have the record on 150gram vinyl by then. Of course, you can still order a copy directly from us <a href="http://www.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">here</a>!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874402009-11-06T18:00:00-06:002017-01-08T22:18:03-06:00COMING THIS XMAS!
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<p>Just in time for the holiday season is our first ever compilation, <em>Cleft outtakes, demos, odds and ends: Volume 1</em>! In early December, we'll be offering this eclectic time capsule, full of some of Nashville's most unique songwriters and bands. This sucker covers the map with pop, country, folk, rock, power ballads, thematic dirges, garage rock, funny and sincere moments that, for whatever reasons, were left in the vault. It's 80 MINUTES of pure unreleased bliss covering the first six years of Cleft Music. Through the holidays, we're offering it for ONLY 5 BUCKS and we'll be donating a % from each sale to 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Nashville. </p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874392009-10-13T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:18:21-06:00PREORDER Chelsea Crowell's self titled, debut album.
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<p style="text-align: left;">Click <a href="http://ats.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">HERE </a>to preorder <a href="http://www.chelseajanecrowell.com" data-imported="1">Chelsea Crowell's</a> first full length album. It will be available on CD November 10th and vinyl November 24th. She's also got an upcoming release with her band, Jane Only. Stay tuned.</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874382009-10-06T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:18:36-06:00Anchors Away with LYLAS
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<p style="text-align: left;">With all the the Next Big Nashville festivities going down around town in the next few days, Cleft productions is giddy with excitement about the array of talent playing at The Anchor this coming fall Friday evening October the 9th. <a href="http://www.nextbignashville.net/bands/lylas/" data-imported="1">LYLAS</a> will be performing alongside The Ascent of Everest, Paper Navy, Pineapple Explode and O, don Piano. A show surely not to be missed. The finely monikered <a href="http://nbn09.sched.org/venue/The+Anchor/629+3rd+ave+South,+Nashville,+TN,+37210,+USA" data-imported="1">The Anchor</a> is located at 629 3rd Ave S. and caters to all types, not just longshoremen, sailors or those with anchor tattoos.</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874372009-09-16T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:19:04-06:00BEATEN TO THE PUNCH!
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<p style="text-align: left;">Okay... so we didn't even have a chance to break the news on upcoming releases before <strong><a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-09-17/news/fall-guide-local-releases-live-recordings-and-new-cds-from-turbo-fruits-how-i-became-the-bomb-and-cheer-up-charlie-daniels-plus-more/" data-imported="1">the Nashville Scene</a></strong> slipped the skinny in their very snazzy and very glossy <strong><a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-09-17/news/fall-guide-local-releases-live-recordings-and-new-cds-from-turbo-fruits-how-i-became-the-bomb-and-cheer-up-charlie-daniels-plus-more/" data-imported="1">FALL GUIDE</a>! </strong>Pick yourself up a copy and check out PAGE 22 or click <a href="http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-09-17/news/fall-guide-local-releases-live-recordings-and-new-cds-from-turbo-fruits-how-i-became-the-bomb-and-cheer-up-charlie-daniels-plus-more/" data-imported="1">here </a>to read about what's coming up!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874362009-09-08T19:00:00-05:002017-01-08T22:19:33-06:00'Tis the Season of Lylas
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<p>It's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lylas" data-imported="1">lylas </a>season here at CleftMusic.net and you'll notice this is true because our handy music streamer should be piping some soft, sweet sounds through your computer from their newest release, "Do You Believe In Blood?" The Lylas gang released their 2nd album locally on 12" inch vinyl only. It will be available for download soon, however we highly suggest you pay a visit to the friendly folks at Grimey's and pick up a copy on wax with beautiful jackets silkscreened by Grand Palace in Murfreesboro. For a limited time, you can <a href="http://ats.cleftmusic.net/products.html" data-imported="1">buy </a>a copy directly from us on delicious 12" vinyl! </p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874352009-09-01T19:00:00-05:002022-04-21T20:42:11-05:00Natural Child invades the Teacher's Lounge.
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<p>Infinity Cat's latest 7 inch will feature a newer group with some familiar faces, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/naturalchildband" data-imported="1">Natural Child</a>. The band includes members of Meemaw, Kintaro, and Esposito, Yes, Esposito, the band you went to see play at Guido's when you were in high school. 'Child recorded a quick, 5 song ep that is liable to melt your face off with songs like, 'Crack Mountain' and 'Shame Walkin'. It's already mastered and at United getting pressed so pick up some of that wax soon and turn it up!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874342009-08-30T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T10:59:44-06:00Labor Day Weekend SATURDAY NIGHT! 9 5 09!
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<p>The 5 spot is the place to be labor day weekend! Athens Ga's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/ham1" data-imported="1">HAM1</a> return to Nashville to rock America's workers with their psychedelic folk rock! Closing the evening out will be none other than hungry birds, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clemsnide" data-imported="1">CLEM SNIDE!</a> They'll be warming up for their tour starting the following day so you know it'll be a fun show! Kicking the night off will be two bands as one- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/danielluccapujol" data-imported="1">Daniel PUJOL and SOME BEAUS</a>/<a href="http://www.myspace.com/denneyandthejets" data-imported="1">DENNY n the JETS</a>. Most of you know Daniel from his glorious run with MEEMAW. Chris Denny drums for Pujol then rocks the last half, fronting his band, the Jets. SEPTEMBER, YEAH!!</p>
Cleft Musictag:cleftmusic.net,2005:Post/61874332009-08-30T19:00:00-05:002022-04-02T13:54:27-05:00Cleft Music Relaunches!
<p>Say hello to the newer, simpler, deadlier, more efficient, more potent, more bloggable, more loveable CLEFTMUSIC.NET! Check here often (sometimes daily!) for updates, new sounds, sites, enlightening ideas.</p>
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