what made milwaukee famous : what doesn't kill us (2008)

What Made Milwaukee Famous may unashamedly wear their pop on their sleeves, but that new-wave sheen is stretched taut over a muscular frame of sweaty rock.

nada surf : lucky (2008)

Filled with images of restlessness, longing and the elusiveness of love, counterbalanced by chiming guitars, propulsive rhythms, and a musical buoyancy. Turn up the volume, hit the repeat button, and your troubles will disappear.

chris walla : field manual (2008)

Field manual represents the first time Chris Walla's songs have been given the studio attention and thought-out approach to recording for which he is in such demand by others. Available as a digipak, or as a deluxe limited-edition clothbound book.

kurt cobain about a son : kurt cobain about a son: music from the motion picture (2007)

john vanderslice : emerald city (2007)

Fueled by an era of deep insecurity and paranoia, the songs and themes on emerald city develop in front of a backdrop of ritualized and mythologized current events.

aqueduct : or give me death (2007)

or give me death finds David Terry broadening his tonal horizons to encompass mariachi horns, Gershwin-esque strings, looped and layered vocals, and grand piano. Oh and there’s also quite a lot more electric guitar.

jesse sykes & the sweet hereafter : like, love, lust & the open halls of the soul (2007)

A musically deep piece of work, addressing themes of love, illusion, forgiveness, and the universality of the human experience.

menomena : friend and foe (2007)

Friend and foe shines Northwest indie songcraft through a Chicago post-rock lens, illuminating the quiet recesses with an unpredictable, experimental light.

viva voce : get yr blood sucked out (2006)

"This record will rock and spook you out in equal measure." (Dazed & Confused)

what made milwaukee famous : trying to never catch up (2006)

What Made Milwaukee Famous create pop that's rockin' enough to shake the rafters at your favorite venue, but would also be a perfect backdrop to a drive down the coast.

jim noir : tower of love (2006)

"The wildest psych-ride since Brian Wilson refused to get out of the sandpit for 57 years." (NME)

the long winters : putting the days to bed (2006)

"[Bandleader John] Roderick's charisma and knack for the joyful moment makes for addictive listening." (Spin)

smoosh : free to stay (2006)

"Smoosh runs through a barrel of emotions well suited for any age, and they also remind us that rocknroll is a helluva lot of fun." (Venus)

starlight mints : drowaton (2006)

"Never cluttered, Drowaton is as compelling as it is complex, and it’s one of the most fun listens of the year." (Filter Mini)

mates of state : bring it back (2006)

"On Bring It Back, Gardner and Hammel push and pull each other to new levels of jubilance and complexity, making for perhaps the fullest sounding Mates of State record to date." (Venus)

rocky votolato : makers (2006)

"Makers is Votolato's finest work to date." (Copper Press)

nada surf : the weight is a gift (2005)

"As perfect as indie-pop gets." (Alternative Press)

john vanderslice : pixel revolt (2005)

"One of the most unique, talented and thoughtful producers working in indie rock today." (Pitchfork)

aqueduct : i sold gold (2005)

"...personal, cerebral pop worth coming back to." (Pitchfork)
Debut full-length release from Aqueduct, full of blown-out drum sounds, blip pop synths, pianos, and the masterful lyrics of David Terry.