Latest Release

The Widow Babies- The Mike Watt E.P. (SAA1147)

The debut release from upstart Los Angeles band The Widow Babies could have been alternately titled, "The Lamb Lies Down In San Pedro". This six song, 13-minute concept album features a brilliantly conceived story that pits Minutemen bassist and erstwhile folkhero Mike Watt against a world domination-minded vampire who looks like Abraham Lincoln.

Featured Release

I Heart Lung- Between Them A Forest Grew, Trackless and Quiet (SAA1146)

A collection of live recordings and trio improvisations with Create (!) saxophonist Peter Chan, Between Them A Forest Grew... finds the group performing songs from their debut recording Blood & Light, the split 12" with Castanets as well as previously unreleased compositions. Recorded from 2004 through 2007, Between Them A Forest Grew, Trackless and Quiet is the document of the duet in constant motion. I Heart Lung explores a wealth of improvisational material in addition to studio tracks, old and new, including a sketch from the band's forthcoming album Interoceans.

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• We are pleased to announce that 40 BANDS/80 MINUTES! is currently being featured on Pitchfork.tv for "One Week Only". Watch the film and pick up a copy from us or from Amazon. #
• Chris Schlarb's debut solo opus Twilight & Ghost Stories is now available for preorder from Asthmatic Kitty Records for just $10. The album features contributions from a staggering number of artists including Sufjan Stevens, Bhob Rainey, Castanets, Dirty Projectors, Tom Abbs, Half-Handed Cloud, Inlets, Parker Paul, Walter Kitundu, Mick Rossi, Deneir, Patagonian and many, many others. #
• Soon, all CD's purchased through the site will be accompanied by an immediate download of the album purchased. Also, 40 BANDS/80 MINUTES! is now available for DVD+MP4 download! The rest of the back catalogue should be converted this afternoon. #