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Congratulations to Geographer for their SF Weekly Award 2010 ”Best Local Version of Radiohead”

“At first listen, you wouldn’t compare Geographer to Radiohead. The local trio consists of a skinny, long-haired dude playing one of those electronic cellos, a boxy-shaped baldie behind the drum kit, and a bearded New Jersey transplant with his fingers on stack upon stack of keyboards. But when the threesome launches into a tune like “Original Sin” from its recent Tricycle Records EP, Animal Shapes, the same undeniable wow factor is at work. Mike Deni’s falsetto is as strikingly beautiful an instrument as Thom Yorke’s, while the epic cello parts, the clubworthy programmed beats, and the otherworldly guitar riffs recall the best of Kid A. Picked by Spin as one of “Three Undiscovered Bands You Need to Hear Now,” Geographer may just be San Francisco’s next big thing. Radiohead, take note.” – SF Weekly

Tricycle Records Weekend Shows

Geographer plays Popscene
Thursday, May 20th at 330 Rich
with Keepaway (Brooklyn) and DJs Aaron Axelson and Omar
Doors: 9 PM / $10 cover / +18Friday, May 21st  The Northern Key at The Hemlock Tavern
with Jetskiis and Repeater
Doors: 9:30 PM / $6 cover / +21

Saturday, May 22nd Tricycle Records and The Owl Mag Present:
Geographer, Silver Swans and The Northern Key with DJ Elise (SOMA FM)
at The Uptown in Oakland
Doors: 9 PM / $8 cover / 21+

We are looking forward to a great weekend of shows. We hope to see you out and as usual, thanks to our friends and fans for all the support!

Cheers,
Don and Julie

Upcoming Tricycle Records Events!

Friday, May 14th Silver Swans at The Rickshaw Stop
with Starfucker and Butterfly Bones
Doors: 8pm / $10 Cover / 18+

Wednesday, May 19th Tricycle Records Presents: Eclectic Live
A Monthly Live Music Showcase at Harlot

Featuring:  Delle Vellum and Murder of Lilies with Resident DJ Jacob Fury
Doors: 9 PM / $5 cover / 21+

Thursday, May 20th Geographer at 330 Rich
for Popscene with Keepaway (Brooklyn) and DJs Aaron and Omar
Doors: 9 PM / $10 cover / +18

Friday, May 21st  The Northern Key at The Hemlock Tavern
with Jetskiis and Repeater
Doors: 9:30 PM / $6 cover / +21

Saturday, May 22nd Tricycle Records and The Owl Mag Present:
Geographer, Silver Swans and The Northern Key with DJ Elise (SOMA FM)
at The Uptown in Oakland
Doors: 9 PM / $8 cover / 21+

Sunday, June 6th Geographer at Shoreline Amphitheater
Local Music Stage at Live 105’s BFD Festival in Mountain View
with Sublime and Rome, Hole, Deftones, Silversun Pickups, Cage The Elephant and more!
Presale tickets:  http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/421360

We are always happy to see friends and fans out at our shows. Thanks for all the support!

Cheers,
Don and Julie

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