To commemorate the first anniversary of the album, Ekko Astral and Topshelf are releasing pink balloons: popped, a deluxe CD version featuring the original release's 11-song tracklist along with five bonus tracks read more →
Iyer's signature post-genre pontifications are in full bloom on her latest single "What can we grow that we can't see from here?" in which she reminds us that the groundwork for new, radical futures can be laid by our own hands. Such prescient lessons are a prominent fixture of Iyer's work—current and past—this time delivered with a thumping, controlled pop sensibility that says even when things feel stagnant and unclear, there is a way through. Watch the accompanying music video and catch her on her upcoming tour: read more →
Peel Dream Magazine are taking their genre-hopping experiment international later this spring, with tour dates in the UK and Europe—tickets and info: read more →
Out everywhere today, Hornet Disaster is a bustling record with disparate songs each vying for space like wasps in a swarm. It can inspire caution and chaos, but there's wonder, purpose, and a certain familiarity there, too. Weatherday has extended the knotted, thrashing maximalism of Come in by doubling down with the uncompromised, no-stone-unturned nature of Hornet Disaster. Where Come in was the product of an artist searching for their voice, Hornet Disaster represents the joyful abandon that comes from having found it. Catch the band on tour this spring and summer across the US, UK, and Europe! read more →
New album TIDE/TIED opens with "I am here now", a joyful, subdued celebration of reconnecting with your body, unraveling the challenges of staying present when the world is on fire. Iyer's voice sublimates into passages that call on spiritual jazz, blurring the lines between ambient, folk, and pop with gorgeous stacks of alto sax, looped vocals, synth, and violin. read more →
Ekko Astral will be playing some shows soon, taking the mascara moshpit on the road this spring. For dates, info, read more →
On their latest single "Ripped Apart By Hands", Sputnik taps into a sound of moody, experimental folktronica--providing one of the quieter and more introspective moments on Hornet Disaster. read more →
Occasionally, we like to pause and consider ways we can contextualize the music we've released over the years. As we celebrate our 19th birthday this week, we're pairing sonically similar releases from our catalog in a time-agnostic way. Whether you're here for the old stuff and looking for something new, or here for the new stuff and looking for something new to you, we hope you find something to enjoy all the same. Enjoy! read more →
On her third full length TIDE/TIED, Montreal artist Thanya Iyer expands on the future-folk designs of sophomore album KIND with washes of jazz-infected pop and ensemble ambience. While Iyer explored a more personal journey of self-love on KIND, she, her band, and a cohort of guest musicians embark on a new way of moving on TIDE/TIED, prizing collective care and communal healing as antidotes to the dissonances of living in a colonial, capitalistic world. read more →
today we’re excited to announce our partnership with Devil Dog Distro in the UK. We’re running a huge sale to celebrate, with lots of buy-one-get one deals, mystery items, and discounts from 20-70% off. read more →
Boyscott's new album Spellbound is out everywhere today! The band's touring the US later this month and will have copies on CD, cassette, and LP. Tour dates and album info abound! read more →
Set to the backdrop of New York City and its towering landmarks -- The American Museum of Natural History, Grand Central Station, and the like -- songwriter Joseph Stevens weaves personal stories into the wider fabric of the natural world, touching on themes of instinct, animality, and evolution. On their latest single "Wish You Well", the band leans into its pop rock sensibilities with a lingering feeling of catharsis hanging above. Listen to "wish You Well" and check out the band's upcoming tour schedule. read more →
Please welcome Peel Dream Magazine to the Topshelf roster! Their new album, Rose Main Reading Room, is a lush, inviting headphones record; the kind of album made to accompany city bus rides and rainy-day solo trips to accidental destinations. read more →
We're super excited to release a pair of new singles from Peel Dream Magazine --- the memory stirrer "Central Park West" and the welcome greeting of "Dawn". read more →
We're very hype to have Ekko Astral on the roster with their new song "baethoven"! These DC punks bring crashing drums, fuzzed-out guitar riffs, and a bewitching + frantic voice to our roster. Listen and check out their upcoming tour dates with Ted Leo read more →
Our resident north-of-the-border multi-instrumentalist Thanya Iyer is headed out to the west coast to play some shows with Land of Talk!! read more →
Sputnik is bringing Weatherday's music back on the road this spring, with a full backing band. This time, they'll be supporting Panchiko and They Are Gutting a Body of Water, who we released a split with A Country Western for last year). Frankly, this bill is insane. read more →
Elephant Gym are headed out on tour! Dates, info, and tickets are all available now. The band also has a new music video, a new single, and a new album for you read more →
We're having a moving sale to lighten the load for our move to our new Portland location! It's a celebration of not only the label's 2023 release output, but also of simply overcoming the challenges of the last year, once again regaining full control of our physical inventory. read more →
On new standalone single "Clean", Montreal four-piece Gulfer return with their signature style of glimmering, propulsive, and emotionally driven indie-rock. read more →
Everyone's wavy gravy dream poppers are headed out for a run of dates across North America this spring! Tickets go on sale November 17! read more →
Just a week after completing their five-week US tour, Ratboys are embarking on a two-week UK and EU tour read more →
ATTN: Northeast US citizenry, Bruiser and Bicycle are taking their "free-spirited chaos" on the road this fall and attendance is mandatory to complete your wizard training!! read more →
Now with vinyl copies of Animal Drowning in hand, Knifeplay are headed out on tour this fall across the US. read more →
Sputnik is back in the US and Weatherday are playing shows all August with a full backing band read more →
Ratboys' new album The Window is coming out August 25. The first single "It's Alive!" is out now. read more →
THE NEW ̶ ̶S̶W̶E̶E̶T̶ ̶P̶I̶L̶L̶ ̶ ̶SWEET PUPS MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DOG SONG” IS OUT NOW !! read more →
'Holy Red Wagon' - the explosive and frenetic new album from Bruiser and Bicycle - is out now! read more →
We’ll be at SXSW this year! Our 12th year, and our first time back since 2019! We and our artists have a lot going on all week. We’re throwing 2 showcases read more →
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed rate increases that would make touring in the United States for international artists significantly more expensive. read more →