Lucha, the new album from Y La Bamba, is out now. Lucha is a bold and intrepid album that synthesizes disparate thematic and musical threads. Folk and indie pop melodies work within a framework of Afro-Cuban and rock percussion. The atmosphere is meticulously constructed and all of the music is grounded in Luz Elena Mendoza Ramo's inimitable vocal work. Check out Hues (feat. Devendra Banhart) below and then grab a copy for yourself.
Lucha is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mixed by Ryan Oxford and mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Hunger and Thirst, the seminal debut album from Typhoon, has been re-issued. For the 11th anniversary of Hunger and Thirst's release Typhoon remixed the album from the ground up. The result is a refreshing take on a beloved and acclaimed album. Bonus tracks are included, such as Never Be Your Lover below. Get a copy of this limited edition reissue and let Typhoon captivate you all over again.
Hunger and Thirst is out on Tender Loving Empire. It was remixed by Kyle Morton and Paul Laxer and remastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Mujeres, the new album from Y La Bamba is out now. Mujeres is the follow up to critically acclaimed Ojos Del Sol, and the first Y La Bamba record with lead singer/songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza squarely in charge of production. The result is powerful album that synthesizes indie rock, folk, and latinx rhythms. As always Mendoza's powerful performances take center stage. Check out the track Boca Llena below and then grab a copy today.
Mujeres is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mastered for all formats by Adam at Telegraph.
Mujeres, the new EP from Y La Bamba, is out now. Mujeres continues Y La Bamba's tradition of crafting some of the finest folk-inspired and rock-tinged music anywhere. The ferocity of the percussion matches the commanding vocals in some of Y La Bamba's most powerful songs yet. Check out the title track below and then grab a copy of the 7" before it's gone.
Mujeres is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mastered for Download/CD and vinyl by Adam at Telegraph.
Fables, the debut album from Slow Corpse, is out now. Fables demonstrates a true mastering of songwriting from disparate genres. Angular post punk guitars provide the base for R&B tinged hooks all propelled by prog-ish percussion. It's an amazing and inventive album. Check out the single People below and grab a copy of the vinyl now.
Fables is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mastered for Download/CD and Vinyl by Adam at Telegraph.
Ten, the compilation celebrating a decade of Tender Loving Empire, is out now. Tender Loving Empire has been one of the best curated independent labels anywhere since it's inception. Ten is a celebration of their tenth anniversary with 10 deep cuts from the TLE catalog. Y La Bamba, Jared Mees & The Grown Children, Loch Lomond, Finn Riggins, Typhoon, Radiation City, Brainstorm, Andy Shauf, The Family Crest, & The Domestics are all here. Ten is a limited edition vinyl-only release and it comes with a commemorative TLE turntable mat. Get it now!
Ten is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mastered for vinyl by Adam at Telegraph.
Life is Long, the new album from Jared Mees, is out now. Life Is Long is a triumphant celebration of all life's messiness. Stirring vocals and powerful melodies guide the songs through themes of fatherhood, suicide, love, loss of faith and more. It's as moving a record you'll hear this year and Jared's best so far. Grab a copy on vinyl before they are gone.
Life is Long was mixed by Paul Laxer. It was mastered for digital/CD and vinyl by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph.
Friends and Friends Of Friends Vol.9 is out now. The annual compilation is a roadmap to the portland independent music community. Every year it makes a huge impact and 2016 is no exception. 39 tracks spread across 2 discs! Featured artists include Beat Connection, Y La Bamba, Karl Blau, Cat Hoch, Genders, Summer Cannibals, and many more. Grab a copy before they are gone and hear what's happening in Portland right now.
Friends and Friends Of Friends Vol.9 was mastered by Amy Dragon at Telegraph.
The 8th installment of the famed Friends and Friends of Friends compilation series is out now. There are 40 tracks spread over 2 discs with some of the best artists around represented including Willis Earl Beal, Grandparents, Summer Cannibals, and loads more. The comp is being sold through the Generous pay what you want platform with 5 percent of the proceeds going to charity. Hours of music at whatever price you want. Get it now!
Friends and Friends of Friends 8 is out now on Tender Loving Empire. It was mastered at Telegraph.
The new album from Willis Earl Beal is out now. Noctunes is bracing collection of beautiful and dark songs from one of this generation's most original voices. This hotly anticipated release expands Beal's horizons as an artist and is probably his best work to date. The gorgeously packaged double-LP is limited so grab a copy while you can.
Noctunes is out on Tender Loving Empire and was cut at Telegraph.
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