Post Harbor Release show & Reviews

Less than a month until Post Harbor's BBR debut "They can't hurt you if you don't believe them" is available!

It's officially out 2/23, but we hope all of you show up to pick it up early on Thursday, February 11th when we celebrate the release at Neumos in Seattle. Other bands playing include: The Oregon Donor, The Soft Hills, and Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts!

You can hear a few tracks up on the band's myspace now.

Also, the record has been receiving a ton of great reviews so far:

"This album has all of the post rock idioms rolled into one: guitar noodling, buildups, atmospheric pieces, overarching melodies, heavy parts, quiet parts, heavy/quiet/heavy parts, all of it. The members of Post Harbor studied post-rock, took it apart and put it back together expertly... set the bar for best album of 2010."
- Independentclauses.com

"When it comes to post rock, a band's material is often judged by how much atmosphere it is able to create and what kind of impact it has on a listener. Considering how many acts have joined the genre in recent years, those two traits have been able to make or break which ones become staples and which ones fade away. Seattle's Post Harbor is one of the latest post rock acts that are capable of making an impression, as their sophomore effort features stunning arrangments that are sure to stick with listeners for some time. If you're a fan of the genre, this is a disc you must add to your collection."
- Cosmosgaming.com

"Post Harbor not only blur the line between genres they transcend boundaries... pushes the limits with amibitious arrangements creating gorgeous and complex musical landscapes. Expansive and reflective without compromising the band's focused precision; Post Harbor has the ability to transport the listener to another time and place."
- Music is Amazing

"If there's any hope for what people generally refer to as 'post-rock', its in the hands of bands like Seattle's Post Harbor. A far cry from the vocal-free-gain-level exercises of much of the previous decade's post rock, Post Harbor use well timed vocals, visceral songwriting and pacing, and a wide yet consistent palette of sounds to stake their claim... This album reminded me why I fell in love with this style of music in the first place, and I'm surprised and refreshed its the first 2010 album I've really taken to."
- When We Were Younger & Better

"...an ambitious effort, comparable to that of The Appleseed Cast's 'Low Level Owl' series in a way that conventional indie songwriting is thrown out the window in favour of a fuller more varied and epic approach. If you can spare 50 minutes of your time on this record then you will be heavily rewarded for doing so..."
- Writing in Basic (UK)

"...reminiscent of such a fantastic sound... a very exceptional masterpiece!"
- STM Online (Japan)

DGH&TTS video from the Croc!

If you missed the Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts set last Wednesday @ the Croc, take a peek below. The place was packed and the band put on a fantastic set!

The latest "Our Arms" EP is available on iTunes or Amazon now.

BBR End of Year Store Specials!

As a thank you for an amazing year here at Burning Building, we are offering some specials through the BBR Online Store for the holidays:

2009 Catalog - $15
The Oregon Donor - A Pageant's End
The Lonely Forest - We Sing the Body Electric!
Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts - Our Arms
PURCHASE

BBR Catalog - $28
The Oregon Donor - A Pageant's End
The Lonely Forest - We Sing the Body Electric!
Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts - Our Arms
Daniel G. Harmann - Anthems from the Gentle War
To The Waves - To The Waves
Speaker Speaker - Call it Off
Speaker Speaker - We Won't March
Matthew Shaw - Convenience
PURCHASE

$5 Records
Daniel G. Harmann - Anthems from the Gentle War
To The Waves - To The Waves
Speaker Speaker - Call it Off
PURCHASE

$3 Records
Speaker Speaker - We Won't March
Matthew Shaw - Convenience
PURCHASE

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Your friends,
- BBR

BBR Newsletter: Lonely Forest GIVES, Oregon Donor Shows

Hey friends,

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New press is rolling in for "A Pageant's End" by THE OREGON DONOR:

"With just the right mix of thrash and melody, wildly unpredictable, yet fluid chord-progressions, and groovy hooks, Pageant’s End will leave one’s inner-Pacific-Northwesterner thirsting for more. The opening track “Pagent” comes in slow, like a shy kid with glasses, but then caresses you with self-assured melody in between head-nodding drum thrusts and extremely satisfying hooks. The rest of the album picks up speed, signaled by the not-quite-primal “Whoo!” at the beginning of “Hostages,” hastening in cadence, but never really losing touch with the proggy guitar loops and emo-disguised-as-screamo vocals that necessitate that these tracks be replayed." - Wonka Vision

"There is the obvious influence of the DC, Dischord/early Emo scene, ie Grey Matter, Fugazi etc. Quickly shaking off the temptation I came to realize the band is really most like themselves. They are very good. The Anacortes quartet shows passion, growth and intelligence with this release. The loud, explosive guitars are to die for and the vocals intoxicate. Buy this record." - What's Up Magazine

"Seattle-based band The Oregon Donor comes out swinging on their sophomore LP, A Pageant's End. With the fury of a popular hometown band on the rise, the band took what was interesting about their debut Somethings and ramped it up a notch. Not only are they using prog-rock influences such as Don Caballero and early Dischord bands that they grew up on, but they seem to have thrown a little Radiohead and the like into the mix. It is important to note that the progression is more subtle than most jumps from album one to album two; it takes repeated listens to appreciate what The Oregon Donor have accomplished with A Pageant's End." - Redefine Magazine

The band has lined up multiple upcoming shows around the NW -
Friday, 11/13 @ The Den (Tacoma, WA) w/ Colonies, Former Foxes
Saturday, 12/12 @ Common Ground (Burlington, WA) w/ The Mission Orange
Wednesday, 12/16 @ The Comet (Seattle, WA) w/ The Globes, Post Harbor

Read a recent live show review from Seattle Show Gal.

Pick up "A Pageant's End" on iTunes, Amazon, a local indie shop, at a show or online through the BBR Store. Order from us and we'll throw in some free samplers as a bonus!

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POST HARBOR has posted a new track, "Shirakashi", up on their site. Take a listen and get excited for the new record coming out February 2010!

Upcoming shows -
Friday, 11/20 @ The Vera Project (Seattle, WA) w/ Black Whales, New Faces, Kids & Animals, Colonies, Conservative Dad (all ages, 6pm)
Friday, 12/11 @ The Q Cafe (Seattle, WA) w/ Exohxo (all ages)
Wednesday, 12/16 @ The Comet (Seattle, WA) w/ The Oregon Donor, The Globes

More news coming soon on the release, but we highly recommend checking out the band's live show. The new songs are incredible!

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THE LONELY FOREST lends a new song called "I Don't Wanna Live There" to Seattle's upcoming GIVE benefit compilation! GIVE is a snapshot of the incredible creativity and diversity that defines Seattle’s music community in 2009. Among the musicians who have contributed tracks, nearly all of which are exclusive to GIVE, are hip-hop artists D. Black, Fatal Lucciauno, Champagne Champagne and Fresh Espresso; modern folk bands Fleet Foxes and The Cave Singers; country-influenced players The Moondoggies, The Maldives and Sera Cahoone; rock ‘n’ roll outfits Visqueen, Tea Cozies, and The Blakes; singer-songwriters Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, David Bazan, Joshua Morrison and Fences; and indie pop acts The Duchess and The Duke, The Long Winters and Pica Beats.

Additional musicians include: Arthur & Yu, Common Market, Grand Archives, Head Like a Kite, Hey Marseilles, Kinski, Le Loup, Mad Rad, Gabriel Mintz, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Pearly Gate Music, The Saturday Knights, Talbot Tagora, Throw Me the Statue, J. Tillman and Unnatural Helpers.

The compilation is available on November 17th. Find more info on the GIVE site.

A full 100% of sales go to benefit Arts Corps and Seattle's food banks.

The guys will be headlining the SHOWBOX @ THE MARKET on Friday, 11/27 w/ Telekinesis! and The Globes. This will surely be one of the best NW shows of the year. Buy tickets for only $10.

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Thanks for your support of independent music,
- BBR

More OD Press!

"There is the obvious influence of the DC, Dischord/early Emo scene, ie Grey Matter, Fugazi etc. Quickly shaking off the temptation I came to realize the band is really most like themselves. They are very good. The Anacortes quartet shows passion, growth and intelligence with this release. The loud, explosive guitars are to die for and the vocals intoxicate. Buy this record." - What's Up Magazine

"Seattle-based band The Oregon Donor comes out swinging on their sophomore LP, A Pageant's End. With the fury of a popular hometown band on the rise, the band took what was interesting about their debut Somethings and ramped it up a notch. Not only are they using prog-rock influences such as Don Caballero and early Dischord bands that they grew up on, but they seem to have thrown a little Radiohead and the like into the mix. It is important to note that the progression is more subtle than most jumps from album one to album two; it takes repeated listens to appreciate what The Oregon Donor have accomplished with A Pageant's End." - Redefine Magazine

"With just the right mix of thrash and melody, wildly unpredictable, yet fluid chord-progressions, and groovy hooks, Pageant’s End will leave one’s inner-Pacific-Northwesterner thirsting for more. The opening track “Pagent” comes in slow, like a shy kid with glasses, but then caresses you with self-assured melody in between head-nodding drum thrusts and extremely satisfying hooks. The rest of the album picks up speed, signaled by the not-quite-primal “Whoo!” at the beginning of “Hostages,” hastening in cadence, but never really losing touch with the proggy guitar loops and emo-disguised-as-screamo vocals that necessitate that these tracks be replayed." - Wonka Vision

The band has some upcoming shows:
Friday, 11/13 @ The Den (Tacoma, WA) w/ Colonies, Former Foxes
Saturday, 12/12 @ Common Ground (Burlington, WA) w/ The Mission Orange
Wednesday, 12/16 @ The Comet (Seattle, WA) w/ The Globes, Post Harbor

Pick up "A Pageant's End" now via the BBR Store!

Thanks for your support!

The Oregon Donor Press!

Check out these write-ups for The Oregon Donor's new release "A Pageant's End" out now:

"The Oregon Donor is one that recalls several of the area's established favorites - say, an earlier-era Minus the Bear or a less thrashy Thermals. Tracks like "Morse Code" and "Hostages" highlight The Oregon Donor's friskier side, with picked up, jittery tempos and echoing layers of vocal harmonies - which happen to be the band's sound at its best." - Seattle Weekly

"The Oregon Donor's new record, A Pageant's End, starts with "Pageant," which spends the first minute or two tricking you into thinking it's a pretty ballad. But don't be fooled; the song evolves into a swirling and fun flurry of piano, fuzzy guitars, and harmonies. The following track, "Hostages," does the opposite—spending the first couple minutes paying homage to Built to Spill's infamous, frenzied jam sessions before chilling out into a romantic pop song. But just as most romances do, it gets sour at the end. In fact, that seems to be the Oregon Donor's MO—lure in the listener with sonic sweetness, and once the victim's in their sights, blast them back against the wall with an epic, distorted freak-out. Well played, Oregon Donor." - The Stranger

"The Oregon Donor’s literate, memorable songs, range from sweet indie pop to nearly raucous pop punk, gradually growing edgier as the band matures. Employing instruments as diverse as flute and drum machine, they create precious and catchy yet melancholic pop tunes." - GoSkagit.com

The band's playing two release shows this upcoming week -

Tuesday, 10/13 - Department of Safety, Anacortes WA w/ WHY?, Mt. Eerie, No Age
Wednesday, 10/14 - Sunset Tavern, Seattle WA w/ The Femurs (NadaMucho Presents)

The Oregon Donor out tomorrow!

The Oregon Donor's "A Pageant's End" is officially out tomorrow (Oct. 6th)!!

You can order the record through the BBR Online Store, online via iTunes/Amazon, or at one of their upcoming CD release shows:

10/10 - Brown Lantern - Anacortes, WA w/ The Mission Orange, Candysound
10/13 - Department of Safety - Anacortes, WA w/ WHY?, Mt. Eerie
10/14 - The Sunset - Seattle, WA w/ The Femurs (Nada Mucho Presents)

You can also stream the entire record on the band's iLike now!



Thanks for your support!
- BBR