UPTAPE

okay so much has been happening in the land of family time within the last couple weeks that i don't know where to start...
NEW JAMS

paradise vendors 004
rapid youth/graffiti island/male bonding/old blood split 7" yesterday and i can't begin to explain how pumped i am. rapid youth make their debut with probably one of mine and rogers favorite songs that they have ever done, forever losing. i have seen this band grow so much within the past couple of years that it shocks me how they never cease to be better with every song. i am going to go out on a limb but i have said it before, rapid youth is the best band in southern California. i quickly put that on first last night to check that out, i haven't had a chance to listen to the rest.

you should get this 7" no joke you will be missing out if you don't

http://paradisevendorsinc.bigcartel.com/


woodsist 025 "songs of sham"
yeah it is as good as i thought it would be, and then some. has more tracks than the tour tape, and one really long/really rad jam that has the best guitar leads in a pop album in a while. the album closer "where and what you are" is becoming one of my most favorite songs ever!!!

also got
crystal stilts "alight of night"- i like it, i put it on while i wash dishes. this is helping me to accept simplicity when song writing.
cat power "moon pix"- i don't really need to say anything about this album, it speaks for itself and puts most contemporary singer songwriters to shame. i have been wanting it on LP for a while now.
deep sht "weird you"- i have been jamming this release since he sent it my way, the vocals are lazy but concentrated, i can't wait for this to be done

okay

2009 has fully began for me today with the abrupt end of the no paws / rapid youth tour. because we got snowwed into one of the worst storms in Washington history we couldn't make it to Olympia to play, then during the storm our windshield wipers went out. not to mention the van we were touring in didn't have heating / defrosters. we chose to limit our loses by not venturing towards boise salt lake city or denver and head home.

on the other hand
1. we have returned home safely
2. we had a really good time
3. we have tons of tour cdrs that we were selling at shows, because the tour is pretty much over the bands want you to have them, so just send your info to either rapid youth/no paws/ family time and we will send you a copy. these are hand made and contain rad shit. limited to 100 we probably have 60 left.

but again 2009 is now and i can't tell you how excited i am so i will try my best in list form
1. twin lion-awesome power c30 tape
2. trudgers / twin lion split cdr
3. no paws 12"
4. ports o'call / me collaborative zine
plus way more that is all that comes to mind right now

keep your eyes out and check out
Ancient Crux-interracial coupling cdr it is dope

also the no paws / rapid youth tour completes this saturday at the soda bar with christmas island and blessure grave $5 san diego california presented by skull control most likely some djs also