Culture Clash is coming out of it’s in-store performance holiday hibernation with our first in-store of the new year! The Dumb Easies will be here, playing the shop at 3:30 this upcoming Saturday! There are also some fantastic new releases this week, such as…

Ducktails – Flower Lane (Domino)

New album from the increasingly less solo endeavor of Matt Mondanile (guitarist from Real Estate). The Flower Lane was recorded and mixed over the summer of 2012 with Al Carlson (Peaking Lights, Oneohtrix Point Never) and includes contributions from members of Big Troubles, Oneohtrix Point Never, Ford + Lopatin, Real Estate and Cults.

Local Natives – Hummingbird (French Kiss)

Available in Regular and Deluxe editions. Deluxe comes with bonus tracks, printed inner sleeves and two fold-out posters in a die-cut slipcase. Shining opener “You & I” is the album’s calling card, bathing synthetic drums in warm organs and surfy guitars, and the band’s signature sky-high harmonies.

Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite – Get Up! (Stax)

Ben Harper has teamed with renowned harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite to create a piercing song-cycle of struggle and heart.

Other Releases for January 29th:

•Amor De Dias – The House At Sea CD/LP+MP3 (Merge)
•Bleeding Rainbow – Yeah Right CD/LP (Kanine)
•Buke & Gase – General Dome CD/LP (Brassland)
•Eric Burdon – ‘Til Your River Runs Dry CD/LP (ABKCO)
•Cult Of Luna – Vertikal CD (Density/Workhorse)
•Ducktails – The Flower Lane CD/LP (Domino)
•Fiction Family – Fiction Family Reunion CD (Rock Ridge)
•Fleetwood Mac – Rumors [Expanded Edition] 3xCD/4xCD+DVD+LP (WB)
•Adam Green/Binki Shapiro – Adam Green/Binki Shapiro CD (Rounder)
•Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite – Get Up! CD/CD+DVD/LP (Stax)
•Hey Ocean! – Is CD (Nettwerk)
•Indians – Somewhere Else CD/LP (4AD)
•Local Natives – Hummingbird CD/LP (Frenchkiss)
•Lost Animal – Lost Tropical CD/LP (Hardly Art)
•Mice Parade – Candela CD/LP (Fat Cat)
•Ruby Suns – Christopher CD/LP+MP3 (Sub Pop)
•Sweet Apple – Wish You Could Stay A Little Longer b/w Traffic 7” (Outer Battery)
•Tall Firs – Out Of It And Into It CD/LP+MP3 (Frenchkiss)
•Tegan & Sarah – Heartthrob CD/LP+CD (WB)
•Tomahawk – Oddfellows CD/LP (Ipecac)

Not many shows again this week but here are two that you’ll want to check out!

•Dumb Easies @ Culture Clash Records, Saturday, February 2nd
•Jack & the Bear @ Ottawa Tavern, Saturday, February 2nd

GO BACK TO BLACK FRIDAY HERE

Ah, Black Friday. Even if you’re averse to the crowds and the crazy, there is a great place to go shopping on that day after Thanksgiving, and it’s your friendly neighborhood store. We think that there are terrific things, treasures even, at record stores every day and we’re just upping the ante a little bit on Black Friday with some limited edition vinyl, CDs, DVDs, box sets, and this year even a box of trading cards. Things you can ONLY get at a record store, and some things you can get FIRST at a record store. Things that are perfect to give/get this holiday season, EVEN if you’re doing that shopping for yourself.


Click here to find the list of special releases you can find at record stores on Black Friday, in a handy PDF Wishlist Form (feel free to print out and give to everyone who might be buying things for you), and a page with artwork and more detail on each piece. And make your plans now to spend some quality time with us this holiday season. 


downloadable pdf | view list on RSD website

Win an autographed test pressing of the new Dinosaur Jr record, “I Bet The Sky” !!!!  Just comment on the contest post at our Facebook Page. 

Better yet, stop in to our Dinosaur Jr listening party Monday Sept 17 at 6:00 and get 10 extra entries. A  autographed test press of Dinosaur Jr? Come on, this is some manna from rock heaven.

It can be yours and it’s almost too easy. Just leave a comment on this post and you’re entered (one comment per person). We’re also giving you a chance for extra credit! You can enter at the Dinosaur Jr listening party, Sept 17, @ 6:00 for an additional 10 chances. If you share the post you’ll get a 5 extra entries. Good luck friends!

Win a test pressing of YEASAYER “FRAGRANT WORLD” !!

Wow, we’re got another great one. Yeasayer’s new LP, Fragrant World, is out, Aug 21, and we have you covered in a big way. The CD & limited edition blue vinyl is in stock along with a free glow in the dark 7″ single with purchase (while supplies last) and Tuesday, Aug 21, @ 6:00 we’re giving you a chance to preview it at our Yeasayer listening party. Get it cheaper than cheap this Tuesday from 6 – 7:00 !

It doesn’t stop there! You can win a super rare test press copy!!

It can be yours and it’s almost too easy. Just leave a comment on this post and you’re entered (one comment per person). We’re also giving you a chance for extra credit! You can enter at the listening party Aug 21 @ 6:00 for an additional 10 chances. You can buy the LP or CD for an additional 15 chances and / or share this post for an additional 5 entries (“like” us first). Deadline is August 28 @ 5:00.Winner picked through random.org. Good luck friends!

Kiernan McMullan live at Culture Clash Records August 11 @ 2:30

It is our pleasure to present, from Nashville, It is our pleasure to present, from Nashville, Kiernan McMullan. Long a traveler, a road troubadour, Kiernan is stopping by to give us a Saturday afternoon delight.

“His music is an amalgamation of a variety of genres and styles, including alternative rock, folk, hip hop and electronic music with elements of singer/songwriter and spoken word poetry incorporated to great effect. His newest release, the excellent Two Years, builds upon the expanse of these influences while also managing to rear in his sound to keep the album from sounding like a group of loose threads.” . Long a traveler, a road troubadour, Kiernan is stopping by to give us a Saturday afternoon delight.

“His music is an amalgamation of a variety of genres and styles, including alternative rock, folk, hip hop and electronic music with elements of singer/songwriter and spoken word poetry incorporated to great effect. His newest release, the excellent Two Years, builds upon the expanse of these influences while also managing to rear in his sound to keep the album from sounding like a group of loose threads.”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band live at Culture Clash Records August 14 @ 6:00
Join us as Reverend Peyton and family throw down at the Clash! Rev’s new album “Between the Ditches” just hit the streets and he’s stopping by a select few record stores and showing us what he hath wrought.

Roaring out of the southern Indiana foothills comes Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band playing a brand of Americana and Blues that stands alone – Delta blues and hillbilly fervor combine with musical acuity sharp as razor wire – best know, this trio is a force to be reckoned with. The growl of a good truc
k engine, the fiercest passion for his country home and family and an uncanny ability to breathe new life into old forms of music give them a pedigree many Americana acts would kill for and an ironclad work ethic keeps them on the road 250 dates a year, playing for the people with hurricane force. Locked in with an audience, the band create their own community and welcome the crowd into it, transporting them away from their troubles to joyous release.

This Friday, June 8th – tickets for KINGSFOIL (featuring actor FRANKIE MUNIZ on drums) live at Frankie’s go on sale at Culture Clash Records. The first 25 people to purchase a ticket will receive an early entry meet and greet with the entire band. Tickets are only $9.50 and sure to go quick! Check out KINGSFOIL live at Frankie’s – July 3rd, 2012!