| 2004-12-23 |
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best wishes
(from the official forum)
posted by martin
Dear All,
Justy a swift message to wish you the best for the holidays and 2005. It hasn't been the best year ever for the Stereolab forum but there has been some quality playground bitchiness of late that had me raise a smile. Good clean fighting next year please; no punching below the belt - e-mailing employers or posting personal details. If you don't like a post then ignore it, if something needs deleting then I'll do it. I plan to keep a closer eye on the forum next year.
There should be some high quality disks out next year - Monade, Stereolab boxset and two or three EPs/singles, Broadcast LP and some new IEP.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-12-21 |
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Horizontalist compilation
posted by martin
Dear All,
It has been a long time coming but I've just received the first batch of Horizontalist compilation EPs - "Hybird".
read more...
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| 2004-12-15 |
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new monade LP
early march release date
posted by martin
Dear All,
Laetitia's solo project Monade will have a new full length disk out in
early March via Duophonic Super 45s/ Beggars Banquet.
The tracks are:
Wash and dance
A few steps more
La salle de pas perdus
Das kind
2 portes, 7 fenetres
Dittysweep
Becoming
Pas toujours; encore
Sensible et extensible
Dittyah
Paradoxale
There are things.
We are planning to play live shows in April / May.
More details soon.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-12-08 |
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New Song/Remix
posted by martin
It's true. Stereolab were asked to remix the Godzilla theme tune for the last ever Godzilla movie. We delivered track a few weeks ago and only heard from them over the weekend that it was going to be used.
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| 2004-12-06 |
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DVD Release date
posted by martin
The release date is going to be around April 2005.
We've spread the tracks over 3 CDs now plus there'll be the DVD so it's going to be quite a substantial package - especially for the lucky ones who get the 8 stickers.
The Monade LP - 'A few steps more' should be out mid March 2005 with dates to follow.
read more...
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| 2004-10-27 |
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Groop news update
posted by martin
Dear All,
Details of the next Stereolab release can be found in the 'news' section.
Tim is starting to write demos for the next disks, possibly a couple of EPs? These will be out sometime next year and then work will start on the next LP.
Monade's LP has been completed and should be out in early March 2005, along with the possibility of some live shows.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-10-27 |
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New CD/DVD info
posted by martin
Dear All,
For some reason my message posting of a few weeks ago announcing the cancellation of our Australian dates didn't make it onto the news section, must be something to do with my dodgy typing skills! The dates were cancelled due to the plug being pulled on the Brisbane Funhouse festival and therefore our other Australian dates became impossible to play due to our reduced income. I'm hoping that we'll be able to reschedule at some point.
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| 2004-10-26 |
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R.I.P. John Peel
Veteran BBC broadcaster John Peel has died at the age of 65, while on holiday in Peru.
posted by koly
Broadcaster John Peel was the champion of British music for nearly 40 years on his late-night Radio 1 show. He led the way in promoting new acts, from David Bowie, through Joy Division to the White Stripes.
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| 2004-10-26 |
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John Peel Links
posted by koly
John Peel information from the BBC (fairly comprehensive set of BBC internal links) BBC on John Peel
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| 2004-10-04 |
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Australia...........off
posted by martin
Dear All,
I'm afraid that our forthcoming Australian dates have been cancelled.
read more...
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| 2004-09-09 |
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San Diego venue change
posted by martin
As of last night it was confirmed to us that the San Diego show with Air is moving to the smaller [1500 capacity] 4th and B.
read more...
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| 2004-08-29 |
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australia dates
posted by martin
Dear All,
After much negotiating we are able to announce our Australian tour dates:
October
18th - Perth, Heat
20th - Sydney, Metro
21st - Melbourne, Corner Hotel
22nd - Melbourne, Prince of Wales
23rd - Brisbane, Funhose Festival
These will probably be our last shows of the year.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-08-13 |
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Moog documentary details
Title of new 'lab tune on the soundtrack announced
posted by Jeff Worrell
Billboard.com has published details of the soundtrack to the new documentary on Robert Moog (titled simply "Moog") in which the groop also feature. The groop's contribution to the soundtrack is entitled "Variation One".
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| 2004-07-27 |
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tour 7" @ recordstore
posted by martin
Dear All,
Just a swift update to let you know that the tour 7"s - 'Rose, My Rocket
Brain' have been delivered to Recordstore. They are also in receipt of a few Margerine Eclipse T Shirts - details should be on the shop site soon.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-07-14 |
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3 new u.s. dates confirmed
posted by martin
Dear All,
We can now confirm the following shows
September
24th - With Air in San Diego
25th - With Air in Santa Barbara
26th - With Air at the Hollywood Bowl.
These will be the only three dates that we'll be playing in the US until next year but we are still working on one other batch of dates somewhere in the world.
I'll have the full details up on the site when we get back from St Petersburg.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-07-13 |
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San Diego date w/Air
unconfirmed
posted by koly
from Sign On San Diego.com
Air plays the Open Air Theatre at San Diego State, stereolab rumored to join them - unconfirmed officially.
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| 2004-07-08 |
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Rose My Rocket Brain 7
Sorry for the recent radio silence
posted by martin
Dear All,
Sorry for the recent radio silence what with holidays, studios and the recent festival appearance it's been a little hectic. So the limited edition [500 copies] version of 'Rose My Rocket Brain' on 7" and the last few copies of the 3" CD will be available for pre-order through the webshop on Monday July 12th. The 7" stock won't actually be at Recordstore until August 2nd so if you order next week please be aware of the delay in shipping.
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| 2004-06-09 |
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another article on the cut
Warner Begins Slashing Roster, Stereolab Get Cut
posted by koly
It was the file-sharing again then, yes?
from Pitchfork Media:
Cory D. Byrom reports:
Various Warner Bros. recording artists are huddling together, making small talk, and nervously biting their nails as the label, which recently let go more than 1,000 employees, has begun announcing which bands are to be cut from their roster. Many of the bands that will be released are those who existed on the east-coast-based Atlantic and Elektra labels, which are being consolidated as a part of a massive reorganization at Warner Bros. The reorganization comes as a result of a private group of investors, including former Universal mogul Edgar Bronfman, Jr., purchasing the label from Time Warner back in February. Several bands have already been let go, and it is estimated that nearly half of the 170-act roster will be given pink slips and be sent on their way.
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| 2004-06-07 |
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stereolab dropped by warner
This may be old news, but below is a write-up from Big News Network.com
posted by koly
Warner Music said dropping half its roster
The New Warner Music Group reportedly plans to drop almost half of its 170 artists after letting go more than 1,000 employees in March.
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| 2004-06-02 |
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reading warm up
posted by martin
Dear All,
Our warm up show will be on August 24th at the Garage in Islington. The tickets should be on sale by the end of this week.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-05-28 |
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3" Tour CD - the Truth
(from the official forum)
posted by martin
Dear All,
I think that Mono Valley or Kazak or someone asked about the tour CD tracklisting a few weeks ago. The correct listing is on the CD label and the incorrect one is on the sleeve.
I can assure you all that the limited 7" [which will certainly be ready at the end of June] will have the correct running order.
News of a Reading warm up show will be posted next week.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-05-27 |
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Reading/Leeds
Dear All, just to confirm what you already know.
posted by martin
Stereolab are to return to the UK festival circuit by playing Reading on August 28th and Leeds on August 29th. We'll be playing the Radio 1 stage just before MC5!
I'm hoping to confirm festivals in Valencia and Cannes within the next few days. Work on the EP / Video compilation is starting to come together and there's even talk of starting some new recording.
Will keep you all posted.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-05-18 |
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two more shows
posted by martin
Dear All,
Details of Stereolab's festival date at AV2004 in Malaga and our club show in St Petersburg can now be found on the tourdates section. I hope to have the finished copies of the tour single 7" by the end of June, as soon as they arrive I'll send out details of how to purchase them.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-05-18 |
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IEP not stereolab
posted by martin
Dear All,
Simon Johns and his Imitation Electric Piano will be playing a show at the Komedia in Brighton, England on June 8th. Doors are at 8pm, Mice Parade, Oddfellows Casino and Andrew Bird will also be on the bill.
www.komedia.co.uk
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-05-18 |
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returned from japan
posted by martin
Dear All,
We've now returned from our American and Japanese dates -thanks to everyone that made it along to the shows. We are now taking a few weeks off to get over the jet lag and to try and integrate into normal life again.
read more...
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| 2004-05-10 |
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Festival news
posted by martin
groop to play AV Festival?
read more...
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| 2004-04-14 |
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The Free Design Redesigned
posted by martin
the groop and high llamas combine for remix
read more...
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| 2004-03-30 |
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Irving Plaza cancel
posted by martin
Dear All,
Having recently announced the additional New York shows, I'm afraid that I must now announce the cancellation of the date on April 15th. It's purely down to poor ticket sales. Tickets that have already been purchased for this show will be refunded or you'll be able to exchange them for another date.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-03-23 |
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If you don't ask...
posted by martin
Martin Pike responds to questions and rumours on the official site's forum and drops hints about the groop's future plans
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| 2004-03-17 |
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Japan
posted by martin
Dear All,
Japanese tour dates have now been officially confirmed and details are up on the tour dates section.
May
8th and 9th - Club Quattro - Tokyo
10th - Club Quattro - Osaka
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-03-16 |
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mugs 'n' disks
posted by martin
Dear All,
Some shop news for you. As of today we'll be pre-selling the Stereolab tour mug - black mug with the rocket design on the front.
read more...
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| 2004-03-15 |
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final US dates
posted by martin
Dear All,
The final dates on our 2004 US tour are:
April
15th, 16th & 17th at Irving Plaza, New York.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-03-11 |
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Hamburg gig - venue change
posted by martin
Due to the increased popularity of the groop in Hamburg the venue has been changed to the Phonodrome. Nobistor 24, 20359 Hamburg.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-03-11 |
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US Support Bands
posted by martin
Dear All,
Just a couple more to work out but here are the bulk of the dates covered.
March
28th = Midnight Movies
29th - 31st = Manitoba
read more...
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| 2004-03-04 |
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Remix on iTunes
posted by martin
Remix of Zero 7s Home on iTunes
Stereolab created and produced a remix of Zero 7s Home that will be made available in the USA exclusively on iTunes.Ü
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| 2004-02-24 |
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two more shows
posted by martin
Dear All,
Dates for Solana Beach and Coachella [both in California] have just been added to the tour section.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-02-12 |
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Texas dates announced
posted by martin
Dear All,
Here are those Texas dates -
April
26th - The Ridglea Theatre - Fort Worth
27th - La Zona Rosa - Austin.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-02-05 |
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tour single
posted by martin
Dear All,
There will be two editions of the single - a 3" CD available at all of the forthcoming live dates and a strictly limited edition of 500 on 7" vinyl that will only be available via our website.
read more...
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| 2004-02-02 |
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more north american dates
posted by martin
Dear All,
Some of you already know about these but the following have been confirmed:
April
19th - Philadelphia Trocadero.
20th - Washington DC 9.30 Club.
Still a few ore to be confirmed.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-01-30 |
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london show added
posted by martin
Dear All,
The London show on March 3rd has now sold out so a second show, also at the Islington Academy, has been added on the 4th.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-01-28 |
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tour dates, iTunes exclusive
posted by martin
Dear All,
A few more dates confirmed:
March
28th - The Detroit Bar. 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. This will be our first US show.
read more...
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| 2004-01-23 |
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Mr. Gane on the Radio
posted by martin
Dear All,
Tune in to the following www.bbc.co.uk 29th January at 5pm [UK time but i guess it's archived]. Tim will be chatting about all things Stereolab.
Cheerio,
Martin
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| 2004-01-23 |
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more new tour dates
posted by martin
Dear All,
newly confirmed Stereolab dates:
february
29th - tolbooth - stirling, scotland
read more...
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| 2004-01-21 |
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new north america dates
posted by martin
Dear All,
Here are the first batch of dates that we have confirmed for North America
read more...
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| 2004-01-15 |
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Groop featured on NPR
posted by koly
All Songs Considered, an online NPR show, featured tracks from the forthcoming 'Lab release "Margarine Eclipse."
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| 2004-01-13 |
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New VW ad
posted by martin
There's a new VW ad featuring yet another stereolab song. The ad is for the new Phaeton, and shows a small radio-controlled old VW bug buzzing around the new VW luxury sedan.
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