The Lonely Forest... all grown up.

We couldn't be more happy and proud to announce that The Lonely Forest has recently signed to Trans Records, an imprint of Atlantic and Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie's new label.

The story was debuted on the Stranger this afternoon - READ IT HERE.

The band recorded and will release an EP in April and they are headed out on tour with a killer band - We Were Promised Jetpacks! Tour dates below:

2/24 - UCSD The Loft (La Jolla CA)
2/26 - Troubadour (LA, CA)

2/27 - Noise Pop Festival @ Slim's (San Francisco CA)
3/1 - Biltmore Cabaret (Vancouver BC)

3/2 - Neumos (Seattle WA)
3/3 - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland OR)

3/5 - Kilby Court (SLC, UT)

3/6 - Hi Dive (Denver CO)

3/7 - Jackpot Saloon (Lawrence KS)

3/8 - The Waiting Room (Omaha NE)

3/9 - Varsity Theatre (Minneapolis MN)

3/11 - Lincoln Hall (Chicago IL)

3/12 - Grog Shop (Cleveland OH)

3/13 - The Summit (Columbus OH)

3/14 - Radio Radio (Indianapolis IN)

3/15 - Old Rock House (St Louis MO)

3/18 - SXSW @ Club de Ville (Austin TX)

3/18 - SXSW @ Galaxy Room (Austin TX)

5/29 - Sasquatch Festival (Gorge WA)

This couldn't have happened to four better guys. We wish them all the best in their new home!

- BBR

Post Harbor tour and release out Tuesday!

Thank you to all who were able to make it to Post Harbor’s CD release @ Neumos on the 11^th! Their sophomore release, They can’t hurt you if you don’t believe in them, is officially out this Tuesday, February 23^rd.

If you missed it, here are a couple reviews/pics from the show:

Sound on the Sound – “Last night’s four band bill at Neumos was a glimpse into how the Northwest rock scene is being remade circa 2010”

Seattle Show Gal – “…with the release of their latest record and their show on February 11^th, Post Harbor may get more of the recognition they deserve.”

Watch a video from the show (courtesy of SSG)

Post Harbor will be touring in March (see below for dates):

3/3 – The Charleston (Bremerton WA)
3/6 – Dunes (Portland OR)
3/7 – the Space (Salem OR)
3/8 – The Downtown Eatery (Redding CA)
3/9 – Kimos (San Francisco CA)
3/10 – Shire Road Club (Sacramento CA)
3/12 – The Bouquet (Boise ID)
3/20 – The Brown Lantern (Anacortes WA)
3/25 – Comet Tavern (Seattle WA) w/ Joy Wants Eternity

If you’d like to attend and/or cover any of these shows, please let me know.

New press for “They can’t hurt you if you don’t believe in them”:

“..the album showcases the band’s talent for creating swelling soundscapes that can jump from tender to intense at a moment’s notice. Be prepared for walls of sound” – City Arts Magazine

“It's intensely visceral stuff: Melting vocals drift in and out among bleak, empathic guitar lines. At times, the songs drop to nothing but a fluid cello melody or some thin keyboard notes. The effect is almost gaspingly beautiful. It's music that creeps up before crashing into you like cold waves on a seashore—just as the best parts of SDRE's self-titled "pink album" does.” – Seattle Weekly

Moody and melodious, with a strong sense of intricate and involving harmony, exceptionally rich, complex, and often surprising full-bore orchestral arrangements, and passionate vocals, this album makes a lasting and immediate impression that’s mighty tough to shake. The thick and brooding atmosphere of despair and melancholy (the weeping strings are simply gorgeous) further enhances the overall sterling quality. Kudos are also in order for the smart and thoughtful songwriting. A hugely satisfying and impressive artistic achievement. –Jersey Beat

“This album is cohesive. Each song leads into the next conceptually and melodically. There aren’t breaks, only soft pauses before dominating guitars return or mysterious soft melodies take over; the wind may die down, but it never fades away entirely.” – FensePost

“Snap out of your MGMT and Fleet Foxes phase and dig this: post-rock that doesn’t suck. This record promises to lull you into a false sense of security and then roundhouse kick you in the face with a dynamic range of euphoric sounds. Is this album for everyone? No. But then again, nothing is. It’s nice to listen to something that doesn’t pander to an audience and is instead, genuine to itself. In short: Post Harbor has single-handedly made me excited and hopeful for obscure rock bands in 2010.” – Stereo Subversion

“It's like the whole post-rock movement never splintered. This latest from Post Harbor is full of noise, delicate ruminations and achingly gorgeous arcs of sound. Song structure? Strong sucksure. But that's okay. I'm always interested in finding new ways to listen to music. A treat for all the senses.” – Aiding & Abetting

“The songs on their album "They Can't Hurt You If You Don't Believe In Them" remind the listener immediately of bands like Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Sigur Ros, and Constants -- and eventually recall the sincere, desperate vocals of Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate, The Fire Theft). You're bound to hear walls of sonic guitars and noisy atmospherics, all contrasted by painfully dreary moments when the sounds of pianos and strings cut through. This record is one I fell in love with instantly, and certainly won't forget nearly as quickly.” – The Music The Message