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Geographer “Animal Shapes”, out today

Tricycle Records proudly announces the release of Geographer ‘Animal Shapes’, out today and available on iTunes, Amazon and through Tricycle Records.

In 2009, Spin Magazine voted Geographer one of “Three Undiscovered Bands You Need to Hear Now”.  With the successful release of ‘Kites’ 7″ and the new ‘Animal Shapes’ EP, the band is already beginning to make an indelible mark on the ears of music fans worldwide.

‘Animal Shapes’ follows up ‘Kites’, building on the synth-driven aesthetic of the single. Flirting with darker, more esoteric underpinnings, this EP merges Geographer’s aptitude for crafting beautiful, haunting melodies with their polyrhythmic energy, marking an evolution of their distinct sound.

The Buzz

“At this very moment ‘Kites’ is set to repeat. It starts like the soundtrack to Nintendo’s “Kid Icarus” (remember that game?) playful electronic blips and beeps guide vocalist Mike Deni as he delicately jumps through a lullaby world before encountering a thunderstorm of drums and synthesizers. You’ll want to play this one over and over.” –Jason Jergens, Owl Mag / 7X7

“Tailor-made for your own personal late-night dance party.” –Spin Magazine

“Layers of bubbling synths and winding guitars and cellos, and Mike Deni’s haunting vocals ride above the electro-acoustic fracas wonderfully. Simply stunning.” –KQED Mix Tape

“The different synths added to the album do not change the overall sound of the band, as there is still the underlying lovable full-band feeling as we’ve heard before and not a ‘one-man and his synth’ style to it all. Not much has changed overall, but with these bit-sized alterations, the transition from old to new is quite enjoyable.” –Music Under Fire

“Deni’s mellow and soothing voice is a perfect compliment to their giddy electronics.” –Green Show Lace

“A perfect orchestration of vintage and modern sounds.” –Earcandy New York Podcast Episode 58

Geographer video interview
with Eugenia Loli-Queru for The Owl Mag.

Buy It Now

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Upcoming Shows

Thursday, March 11th
Geographer Record Release Show at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, CA
with LoveLikeFire and Altars

Sunday, March 14th
Geographer at Cinespace in Los Angeles, CA
with The Picture Atlantic

Thursday, March 18th
Geographer at Beauty Bar in Austin, TX
The Bay Area Takeover at SXSW
with Wallpaper, Hot Tub, Sleepy Sun, Ty Segall and more!
Free with RSVP: http://thebayareatakeover.com

Friday, April 23rd
Geographer at Cafe DuNord in San Francisco, CA
with Stripmall Architecture and Delle Velum

Many thanks to our friends and fans for supporting Tricycle Records and our bands!

Don and Julie
Tricycle Founders

Tricycle Records at Noise Pop

Tricycle Records is thrilled to be part of this year’s Noise Pop Festival! The festival features some of our favorite bands as well as a few of our own artists performing live at some of San Francisco’s esteemed venues. Check out some of the events we are involved in.

Thursday, February 18th
The Frail play the Pre-Noise Pop Party at The California Academy of Science’s ‘NightLife’
The Frail bring their brand of sensual and provocative electronic pop music to the NightLife event this Thursday, February 18th, with a special electro-set on the main dance floor. This event is a Pre-party for the 2010 Noise Pop festival, and also features a performance by Brookhaven and DJ sets by Sleazemore and Disco Shawn. NightLife is 6-10 pm. Visit www.calacademy.org/nightlife for details and tickets. $12

Friday, February 26th
Geographer plays with Altas Sound at Great American Music Hall
with Magic Wands and Nice Nice. Doors at 7.  Adv: $16, Door: $18 / All Ages
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/2937

Saturday, February 27th
Tricycle Co-Founder Julie Schuchard at Noise Pop: Industry Noise Music Conference Julie will be a panelist for ‘Mogul: Starting and Running Your Own Label’, a workshop for those interested in having their own label, led by those that do. Other panelists include; Chris Appelgren (Lookout Records), Beni B (ABB Records) and Anne Cook (Major Look World/Rockin ‘Up Work).

Noise Pop’s Industry Noise Music Conference will explore Independent Music, Technology, and the changing industry. Musicians, independent labels, music bloggers, managers, and others involved in music shouldn’t miss this! Attendees can meet industry pros, listen to influential speakers, advance their artistic and business ventures, and learn more about current possibilities and opportunities. In addition to panels and speakers, there will be small discussion groups and individual mentoring. For more information: http://www.noisepop.com/2010/industry_noise.php

Sunday, February 28th
The Northern Key play the Noise Pop closing show with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at Bimbo’s
with The Watson Twins and AB & The Sea
Doors: 6:30 PM. Advance tickets sold out. Tickets available at the door: $22 / 18+

We look forward to seeing you out this week!

Don and Julie
Tricycle Founders

New Tricycle Releases & Free Downloads!
Silver Swans, ‘Realize the Ghost’ OUT NOW!
Electonic Dream Pop for fans of Ladytron, Fever Ray and The Knife
Free Download Here

The Northern Key, (self titled) OUT NOW!

Indie Folk for fans of Elliot Smith, Iron and Wine and Mark Kozolek
Geographer, ‘Animal Shapes’ OUT MARCH 9TH
Syth Pop for fans of Thom Yorke, Hot Chip and Helio Sequence
Free Download Here

The Northern Key Out Today!

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The Northern Key (self titled) LP is out today and availabe on iTunes, Amazon and through the Tricycle Records store. Singer / songwriter Andrew Galluccio is hardly a new member of Tricycle Records; as the bass player for The Red Verse, he has been part of the Tricycle family for years. We are excited to now release this collection of his songs, reminiscent of Mark Kozelek and Elliott Smith that truly capture the spirit of indie folk.

As The Northern Key, Andrew Galluccio unlocks a familiar world of folk music for the next generation of listeners. Galluccio’s gentle guitar and haunting harmonies melt pretension with pure expression; his tender voice thawing even the coolest cynic. This world is our companion, our comfort, and the perfect complement to any reality.

‘The Northern Key’ came alive at Different Fur Studios in San Francisco with Chris Chu (The Morning Benders) recording and mixing, and local musician Jen Grady contributing vocals and cello — in just 24 hours. Such spontaneity allowed years of dreaming to crystallize into a well-crafted — but not overworked — work of art.

Free Download
Download “Proof” from the the new album here

Release Show
Please join us Wednesday, February 3rd at The Makeout Room in San Francisco for the Northern Key Record Release Show, hosted by Penny Arcade and featuring live performances by Loquat, The Northern Key, Marabelle Phoenix, and Todayokay. Doors are at 7:30. Arrive early to ensure entry.

Upcoming Tricycle Records shows, Noise Pop and more!

Wednesday, February 3rd
The Northern Key Record Release Show at Make Out Room
for Penny Arcade with Loquat

Wednesday, February 17th
Eclectic Live at Harlot: our monthly live music showcase
Featuring performances by Excuses for Skipping and Jetskiis
with guest DJ Omar

Friday, February 26th
Geographer plays Noise Pop
at Great American Music Hall with Atlas Sound

Saturday, February 27th
Tricycle Co Founder Julie Schuchard will be a panelist for:
Mogul: Starting and Running Your Own Label
Noise Pop / Industry Noise Music Conference at Swedish American Music Hall

Sunday. February 28th
The Northern Key plays Noise Pop
at Bimbo’s with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Thursday, March 4th
The Red Verse at MILK BAR on Haight
with Starry Saints (Portland) and Delle Vellum

Thursday, March 11th
Geographer Record Release Show at The Rickshaw Stop
with LoveLikeFire and Altars

Thursday, March 18th
Geographer play The Bay Area Takeover in Austin for SXSW
For more information: www.thebayareatakeover.com

Many thanks to our friends and fans for supporting Tricycle Records and our bands!

Don and Julie
Tricycle Founders

Happy New Year and Silver Swans Release

We are thrilled to announce our first release of 2010, the much anticipated debut LP by Silver Swans. ‘Realize The Ghost’ is out today and available digitally through iTunes and Amazon.
The electro dream-pop project captures the eerie dramatics of The Knife and the syrupy darkness of Ladytron to build a dynamic, exultant sound all their own. Silver Swans take their name from a group of super-villains in the Wonder Woman comics that possess the vocal ability to create a destructive ‘swan song’. The musical counterpart Silver Swans, however, are far from the evil and destruction of their namesake.  What began in 2007 as a dancy electronic track floating between producer Jon Waters and musician/vocalist Ann Yu, soon flourished into a full length record. Two years in the making, the single, Realize The Ghost made its debut on Tricycle Records, and today we take great pleasure in releasing it as a full-length record.

The Buzz
Silver Swans were recently selected #3 on “LIVE 105’s TOP 10 NEW BAY AREA BANDS YOU SHOULD KNOW” with additional radio play on Future Sounds “Hot 5” by Larry Little and Radio Soundcheck with Aaron Axelson.
“What Blaqk Audio is to AFI, Silver Swans are to SF faves LoveLikeFire.Silver Swans are a fantastic new local synth/dance side-project of Ann Yu, lead singer of LoveLikeFire, and its an incredible piece of haunting, hypotonic and dreamy electronic pop. (for fans of The Knife, LADYTRON and La Roux).”
–Aaron Axelsen, Live105 Soundcheck

“Everyone has a different side, especially musicians, and it’s always great to hear that. We all know Ann Yu as the vocalist for LoveLikeFire and her unique ability to create dramatic and memorable songs, but in her side project Silver Swans (with Jon Waters), she shows her keen sense of anchoring dance floor fillers with beautifully swirling hollow vocals and intricate electro instrumentals that lift you into a dream state…a constant, yet enjoyable struggle between vocals and electronics.”
– Stranded in Stereo

“The frontrunner for Bay Area bands to watch in 2010”
– The Owl Mag

Release Show
Please join us in celebrating the Silver Swans record release at Cafe DuNord in San Francisco on Thursday, January 28th with live performances by Silver Swans, The Frail, Jonesin and guest DJ Mario Muse. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.cafedunord.com.

Don and Julie
Tricycle Records Founders

The music festival season is here and March is a big month for us at Tricycle headquarters.

The Red Verse play the 17th Annual Noise Pop Festival Saturday February 28th at The Rickshaw Stop, with special guest Luisa Black (The Blacks) on guitar. This Noise Pop bill is structured around headliner Clues (member of the Unicorns and Arcade Fire). Other support acts include Loch Lomand and Harbours. Doors at 8:30 PM / All Ages / $14 cover.

Our South by Southwest event The Bay Area Takeover is just around the corner. We are working overtime with our event partners at The Bay Bridged to guarantee this year’s event is not only memorable, but makes SXSW history! Vetiver, Mike Relm, The Morning Benders and Sholi share 2 stages with the best of local Bay Area talent including Tricycle bands The Union Trade, The Frail, The Red Verse and Tricycle newcomers Lilofee. If you are heading to Austin March 19th come check it out. This event is free with RSVP at: www.thebayareatakeover.com.

Press

Heave Media in Chicago loves Tricycle Records! Check out reviews for all your favorite Tricycle bands:

The Red Verse, No Chance for Romance Review
> Read it Here

The Frail: Electronic Music with a Human Heart
> Read it Here

The Blacks: Because Some Chicks Rock Harder Than Guys
> Read it Here

The Union Trade: Cry The Union Forever
> Read it Here

Upcoming Local Shows

February 28th Aim Low Kid
FREE show with Music for Animals and Audio Out Send
Noise Pop Happy Hour at Benders – 806 South Van Ness Avenue at 19th

February 28th The Red Verse
Noise Pop showcase with Harbours, Loch Lomand, and Clues
At The Rickshaw Stop – 155 Fell
$14 cover / All Ages / Doors at 8:30

March 12th The Union Trade
SXSW and Mini Tour Kickoff show with The Pack AD, Winters Fall
At The Retox Lounge – 628 20th St

March 13th The Aimless Never Miss
SXSW Tour Kickoff show with Saything, Sleepover Disaster
At The Retox Lounge – 628 20th St

March 13th The Union Trade – Los Angeles
with Socadia and Cutephase
At Downtown 81 @ Silver Factory Studios – 915 Mateo St

March 13th The Union Trade – San Diego
with The Burning of Rome, The Sleepover Disaster and The Aimless Never Miss 21+ free show. At Soda Bar -3615 El Cajon Blvd

April 23rd The Blacks
At 330 Rich for Popscene with A Place to Bury Strangers
All ages / Doors at 10

Tricycle Bands in Austin for SXSW

March 19th The Bay Area Takeover
The Union Trade, The Frail, The Red Verse and Lilofee
The Bay Area Takeover / 12-6pm / Free with RSVP
The Beauty Bar – 617 E 7th St.
www.thebayareatakeover.com

March 20th The Union Trade
Space Out at the Carousel
with Longview, Ulrich Schnauss, Experimental Aircraft, Loquat and more / 2-7pm / at The Carousel Lounge @ 1110 E. 52nd
RSVP Here

March 21st The Union Trade
Blu Café Bar & Lounge / 8pm / Free
at 360 Nueces Street

March 21st The Frail
Red Gorilla Party / 12pm-12am / Free
Nuno’s Upstairs (Nina’s Lounge) – 422 E. 6th Street

Many thanks for all the support, both locally and from afar. Hopefully we will see you out on the town!