Coupler
America in the Coming Age of Electronics
Physical Edition Sold Out, Digital Coming Soon

Ryan Norris is a man of many talents. He’s created works as part of Hands Off Cuba, Lambchop and countless others I won’t even attempt to list. His solo undertaking, Coupler, was recently released on No Kings and is already sold out of physical copies (I am told the digital version should be available very soon). The album is atmospheric, cinematic, a bit foreboding and absolutely engaging. Norris is playing at Grimey’s today, Nov. 29th, to celebrate the release of America in the Coming Age of Electronics and I suggest you check it out.. you might even be lucky enough to snag a copy of the album from him.

Happy Little Trees
7″
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While it’s definitely fair to lament the demise of Hotpipes at least there’s some solace in the rise of Happy Little Trees; Dan Sommers latest project. It’s as catchy, poppy and rocking as the prior band and, bonus!, still putting out music. This Saturday, Dec 3rd, will be the official release party for the undertakings first 7″. You can hear the songs here but the actual physical product looks pretty great – limited edition of 100 glow-in-the-dark vinyl with hand made variations for the covers.

Going to the show gets you a free copy of the wax and exposure to two other up and coming bands – Frances Foundation (rock from Samantha Frances) and POLY (featuring Larissa Maestro). Saturday is full of choices but this is definitely one of the strongest contenders for your attendance.