Friendship recently stopped by WPRB 103.3 FM in Princeton, NJ to record live versions of a couple of favorites from their 2019 album, Dreamin', plus a few brand new songs. Tune in Wednesday at 8PM Eastern to listen live!
Friendship are hitting the road in March, playing a mess of southern & midwestern US shows on their way to & from SXSW in Austin, TX. Advance tickets for most dates are on sale now!
I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone, the new album by Asheville, NC shoegazers WEDNESDAY is out now! Have you ordered your copy yet?? Sea glass green & black vinyl are both in stock & shipping worldwide, & the digital version is available to download or stream on all platforms.
Liam Doyle & Jon Doyle's insightful consideration of Friendship's excellent 2019 album, Dreamin', is up today on Various Small Flames. The review includes some great quotes from Friendship's Dan Wriggins. Read it all HERE.
On a recent tour stop, Philadelphia underground country wonders Friendship recorded a new song called "Ugly Little Victory" in front of video cameras at Big Nice Studio in Rhode Island. Surprise surprise, it's totally great.
Friendship's latest album, Dreamin', is out now on Orindal Records. Read the Pitchfork review HERE. Order CDs, LPs & downloads HERE.
In March, Advance Base, Claire Cronin & Ruth Garbus are teaming up for a run of seven Orindal Records showcases in Washington, Oregon & California. Advance Base & Claire Cronin will also play a handful of inland shows on their way to & from the west coast. The full itinerary is below.
ADVANCE BASE + CLAIRE CRONIN March 06 Spokane, WA @ Berserk Bar
March 17 Phoenix, AZ @ Trunk Space March 18 Tucson, AZ @ Exo (w/ Karima Walker)
March 19 Albuquerque, NM TBA March 20 Colorado Springs, CO @ Lulu's Downstairs
This morning, The Line of Best Fit premiered "November," the third & final advance single from Wednesday's forthcoming LP, I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone, out February 7 on Orindal Records. The premiere also features a music video directed by Wednesday's Karly Hartzman.
LOBF writer Kayleigh Watson describes the song: "Opening with restrained strumming and soft harmonies, the track strikes a
sombre and vulnerable tone before slowly, subtly intensifying with
piercing wails of feedback drenched guitars and powerfully intent
drumming."
Stereogum also shared "November." From writer James Rettig:
"If you let the first two singles from Wednesday’s new album slip you by
in the year-end rush, that’s OK — we all make mistakes — but go and listen to them now and then come back here and check out their new single, “November.” Their upcoming album, I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone,
is one of my favorites of this young year so far, and “November” is a
good indication of why. It’s pained and understated, all stretched-out
atmosphere until the track clicks into sharp focus at the end, Karly
Hartzman’s voice bleeding into the background in a truly gorgeous
wallow."
Pre-order I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone by Wednesday on vinyl & digital formats HERE.
In 2019, Orindal released 5 LPs, 4 CDs & 1 tape, & we couldn't have done it without your continued support. Thank you! We'll be back with a lot more great music in 2020!
Thank you Post-Trash for premiering the Wednesday's music video for "Billboard," directed by Zach Romeo. In his preview, Post-Trash editor-in-chief Dan Goldin said "Listening to Wednesday gives me hope for the future." You can read more of Dan Goldin's kind words about the video here.
"Billboard" is taken from Wednesday's forthcoming Orindal Records debut, I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone. PRE-ORDER VINYL & DIGITAL HERE.
I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone, the new album by Asheville, NC Southern grunge band Wednesday, will be released on February 7, 2020 by Orindal Records. This morning, For the Rabbits premiered the album's first two tracks, "Fate Is..." & "Billboard," describing Wednesday as "a band whose intoxicating qualities might be impossible to ignore."
I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone will be released on sea glass green vinyl, black vinyl & digital formats. Album pre-orders include an instant digital download of "Fate Is..." & "Billboard." VInyl pre-orders will also include an exclusive 11x17 poster.
In addition to the live music, DJ Golden Wilson (Gordon Ashworth) will be selecting records throughout the night in Chicago, & we'll be selling a ton of rare & wonderful Orindal releases & merchandise at the merch table booth nights.
Leor Galil previewed the Hideout show for the Chicago Reader, highlighting Friendship & their stellar new album, Dreamin'. Read the article HERE.
Tickets for the Dec 14 Chicago showcase are available HERE.