Wye Oak’s album release show is July 21 at Ottobar in Baltimore, and then they play Memorial Hall as part of XX Merge on July 26! Tickets still available!
Last day to enter the “Make Your Own SCORE” contest
July 1, 2009 – 3:00 pm
As you know, 2009 is Merge’s 20th Anniversary year! We are releasing a series of curated compilations as part of our SCORE! box set. These compilations got us wondering what you, our fans, would choose for your very own SCORE! compilation. To that end, we are announcing a contest!
Visit the “Make Your Own SCORE!” forum on our message board. Make a list of your 20 favorite Merge songs that are available in the Merge digital store. We will choose a winner at random from the participants and announce his or her name in the July newsletter. (note: If you are new to our forums remember to register yourself before commenting!)
The winner will have his or her compilation made available for sale in the Merge digital store and will have a choice of a Merge t-shirt or tote bag.
The deadline for entries is today! We are looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Telekinesis visits WFUV!
June 30, 2009 – 3:35 pm
Telekinesis visited The Bronx’s WFUV while in New York earlier this month! WFUV’s The Alternative Side has the full session with video!
Spoon performing “Got Nuffin” Live!
June 30, 2009 – 1:57 pm
The Onion AV Club alerted us to this live video of Spoon performing “Got Nuffin” from their brand new single released today! Get your copy now on CD or digital download in the Merge store. Limited edition 12″ vinyl coming soon!
Wye Oak is Paste’s Band of the Week!
June 29, 2009 – 12:33 pm
Wye Oak is Paste Magazine’s Band of the Week! Check out the article at PasteMagazine.com! Wye Oak release The Knot on July 21, with an album release show at The Ottobar on the same night! Tickets are still available for their performance at Memorial Hall on July 26 as part of XX Merge!
She & Him cover The Smiths! Tickets still available for Memorial Hall!
June 23, 2009 – 5:16 pm
(500) Days of Summer, the new Zooey Deschanel movie, will be released on July 17th along with the soundtrack featuring She & Him’s cover of “Please, Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want” by The Smiths.
And, there are still tickets available for the big XX Merge finale featuring She & Him, American Music Club & Wye Oak at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill on July 26th. Get your tickets now!
Tweet Tweet
June 18, 2009 – 6:02 pm
Hi, I’m Brian aka Beebo aka Big Cuban. You may remember me from my classic Intern Corner blog posts. I am now the friendly retail/mailorder guy at Merge HQ, and will be manning the helm of the brand new Merge “twitter-verse!” My co-workers will pitch in from time to time as we update you with photos and news.
We also have a new official Facebook group. Please “follow” and “friend” us!
Download free MP3 from Polvo’s “In Prism” now!
June 18, 2009 – 3:24 pm
Polvo’s new record, In Prism, will be released on September 8, but we couldn’t wait to give you a first listen of the new album! Download “Beggar’s Bowl” now!
Polvo will hit the road in June and July including XX Merge, and the Seaport Music Festival with Obits on July 31st. More tour dates to come this fall!
Radar Bros. are “twitting”
June 17, 2009 – 10:42 am
photo credit: Piper Ferguson
Radar Bros. are working on a new record! To keep us all posted on their activities, they have a new blog and can now be found on twitter.
The Bros. will perform at XX Merge, and you can visit the Merge store for all of your Radar Bros. shopping needs, including some cute girly t-shirts!
