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 Known both as the guitarist/producer in Death Cab for Cutie and as an in-demand producer of other independent-minded artists (Tegan & Sara, Decemberists), Walla brings a refined aesthetic and melodic ear to everything he involves himself in. Walla's past recordings of his own songs (occasionally made available online under the name Martin Youth Auxiliary) have mostly been quickly-recorded lo-fi sketches unintended for widespread release. His new release, titled field manual, represents the first time his own songs have been given the studio attention and thought-out approach to recording for which he is in such demand by others.
The new album is due out January 29, 2008.
 Be sure to catch Chris Walla's interview on NPR's World Café this Friday, March 21st. Check your local NPR station for details.
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Even though it airs in the wee hours, MTV2's Subterranean is still a great place to watch new, alternative videos. Be sure to catch this weekend's show (Sunday at 1am), which will be hosted by none other than Chris Walla.
Also, be sure to check out the new MTVU Dean's List hosted by Chris Walla, in which he talks about the upcoming Death Cab record while playing some of his favorite videos. |
"Layered, clear, and alternately ethereal or driving, the record bears the trademark tapestry-of-sound quality found on many of Walla’s projects."
The new album is out now, as a regular cd or as a limited-edition clothbound piece of art. Buy it by February 5, and get 3 non-album bonus MP3s — and be sure to check out the great video for sing again available now in the new ecard. |
NPR has chosen the Chris Walla song sing again as their Song of the Day. Here's how they describe it: "Sing Again is two and a half minutes of pop pleasure, a bass-propelled brand extension stacked with harmonies, gratuitous helicopter noises, and an unmercifully catchy chorus. The words hint at a darker purpose ('A life packed full of mindless joy / It is not easy to enjoy'), but pay them no mind. Sing Again wants only to please: It's like Ben Folds Five mixed with Sugar mixed with puppies." Read the full review here. |
The wait is finally over: despite his mind-bogglingly busy schedule (working on records by Tegan & Sara, The Decemberists, and others), delays involving customs border agents, and needing to work on the production of Death Cab's new album (due for release this spring on Atlantic), Chris Walla has finished his debut solo album, field manual — available now in the Barsuk shop.
SPECIAL LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Order the new album by February 4th and get 3 non-album MP3 bonus tracks! |
Head on over to the excellent blogsite, It's Hard to Find a Friend, where they're offering a digital album with tracks from Chris Walla and The Long Winters. It's a benefit compilation, with all proceeds going to the Toys for Tots organization. Seven bucks for a great cause and great music — what could be better? |
Track three (sing again) from the upcoming Chris Walla record is now available as a free MP3 download. The album, titled field manual, will be out January 29, 2008 — sign up to be notified when it becomes available for pre-orders. |
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