These Hills of Gold

For your pleasure, four beautiful and distinct tunes, skillfully crafted to introduce you to These Hills of Gold. The logic of notes and chord patterns fit perfectly, as if they have emotions of their own We think the listener will share THOG's enthusiasm for the sounds and arrangements. Each number spotlights another side of this multi-talented outfit, providing a trend bending nod to classic West Coast sounds.

'Free Association' highlights a straight AM pop radio staple of time when singles had true soul, melody and warmth. 'Everything’s for Sale' has a hopeless romantic twist with the realities of making time for those who matter most. 'Waiting for Everybody' is a two-lane blacktop rise up Laurel Canyon, floating into a 4-4 backbeat cut with a faint sense of 90's Northern Soul. Drop the unconventional length of phrase in "Hypnotic Suggestion" and this EP spins it all, way far out. Recorded by Chuck Gonzales and mixed by Jason Quever (Papercuts) THOG is a beginning of never ending music intelligence. Full album scheduled for Independence Day release. With your support, this journey will be an unqualified success.


Sir Lord Von Raven


Sir Lord Von Raven a.k.a Eric Johnson (Time Flys) hailing from Oakland, via El Paso penned a rock and roll beauty, primed for true souls. Make no mistake - "Please Throw Me Back in the Ocean" is a sinful classic, featuring an all-star cast: Greg Ashley (Gris Gris), Chris Stroffolino (Silver Jews) Terry Six (Nice Boys) and Garrett Goddard (The Cuts, Howlin' Rain). Sir Lord Von Raven delivered a record collectors' record buried deep in that warm place between glam, psych and punk. It's an album for those who have been there, and dug that. Today's subterranean set is also invited: This is a modern-classic. After the 3rd listen - you'll be hooked. "I honestly don't think there's a bad song to be found on here and when Von Raven howls 'Maybe I'll jump in the river, maybe I'll cut out my liver' (on "I Keep on Tryin'") you have no doubt he absolutely means it." - Blurt

Impediments

Impediments debut has arrived. Their self-titled debut release was produced by indie rock's woozy recluse, Greg Ashley. With record collections far beyond their years - these bright young men know 'well-done' from crap. Keeping rock and roll louder, faster and dangerous - yet influenced by rock's rich historical underground (Zero Boys, Raspberries, and Terry Reid), Impediments are indeed, refined misfits. Let's face it, salad days are/were the best days - when we know/knew better, but we don't care. Impediments are currently booking their own national tour. Bookmark their MySpace for shows, songs and news. Impediments' raucous debut will be released at Summer's end. Be sure to pick up a copy on 1st pressing - as this LP is destined for E-Bay, baby. Nothing can change the shape of things to come.

Coming Soon:

These Hills of Gold
Ariel Abshire
Impediments - 2nd release
Sir Lord Von Raven - 2nd release

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