October 11th, 2008
CMJ WEEK IN NYC
Hey yall. CMJ if you don't is the biggest music festival in NYC. It's scattered across a hundred venues and is geared toward music fans and industry personel. Artist showcases. Parties. Concerts. It's wild. Our official CMJ showcase is at Rockwood on the 21st. We hope you'll make it to that. It's free. We'll be playing a ton of additional parties and showcases, most of which will also be free, so come hang out. Bring friends out. It's a party. See you soon.
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October 8th, 2008
PASTE ARTIST DISCOVERY SERIES
This latest coverage from Paste Magazine, includes a free download of "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin" for VIP subscribers. The magazine loves the record and we love them.
"It (OMGCD) stopped us in our tracks the first time we heard it." - Paste
Thank you Paste
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October 6th, 2008
TLA VISITS PASTE STUDIOS: STREAMING FOOTAGE AVAILABLE
"The Low Anthem's new album Oh My God, Charlie Darwin has been getting plenty of attention here at Paste. The band uses a variety of instruments, (from a World War I era pump organ, and trumpets, to cell phones) to create music that feels both time-honored, and astonishingly innovative. Whether it's the haunting falsetto in the band's title track, "Oh My God Charlie Darwin," to the bar room roar of "Home I'll Never Be," the Low Anthem is sure to resonate."
Paste Magazine
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October 6th, 2008
NORTHEAST PERFORMER MAGAZINE: OCTOBER FEATURE
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September 26th, 2008
POPMATTERS CALLS "OMG, CD" "STIRRING"
Online publication, PopMatters, says of "OMG, CD", "Gorgeous melodies adorn this album of country-tinged classical sounds and philosophical concerns."
Click here to read the article
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September 26th, 2008
OH MY GOD, CHARLIE DARWIN ON ITUNES
The new record has hit Itunes. If you don't trust our store's MP3 downloads, you'll find it on Itunes. But most folks have been using our store, which pleases us.
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September 25th, 2008
CN8 BACKSTAGE
You may have seen The Low Anthem on Comcast's "Backstage." We're told it aired across the East. If you missed it, it runs again tomorrow at 8AM and 8PM.
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September 12th, 2008
MORE "OMG,CD" PRESS
More people talking.
Sep 3, 2008 Burlington, VT - Seven Days
Sep 5, 2008 New Haven, CT - New Haven Advocate
Sep 11, 2008 Providence, RI - Brown Daily Herald
Sep 11, 2008 Pioneer Valley, MA - The Valley Advocate
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September 6th, 2008
TOUR NEWS: FIRST THREE SELL OUTS
The tour is going very well so far, with the exception of Albany. Shows in our three favorite cities (Providence, Cambridge, and NYC) sold out. That's a first for us. We're so touched by everybody who's come out to share this run of shows with us.
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September 4th, 2008
THE BAND SET FOR PROVIDENCE SHOW
Tomorrow at Providence's Firehouse 13, 41 Central St. Doors are at 8pm. Ben Pilgrim and the Free Union Band and Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers will open the night.
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September 4th, 2008
PROJO, PHOENIX LOVE THE NEW RECORD
The city's two biggest papers both released feature articles today reviewing the new record and previewing the Firehouse 13 show (9/5). Here are the results.
Sep 4, 2008 - Providence Phoenix
Sep 4, 2008 - The Providence Journal
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September 2nd, 2008
SOON TO BE RELEASED: "OH MY GOD, CHARLIE DARWIN"
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September 2nd, 2008
PASTE MAGAZINE: FREE "CHARLIE DARWIN" MP3
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August 28, 2008
"OH MY GOD, CHARLIE DARWIN," PRE-ORDERS NOW
Thanks to everybody who pre-ordered the record. Pre-order now to be the first to recieve "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin."
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August 25, 2008
NEW RECORD TO BE FEATURED AT PROVIDENCE'S WATERFIRE
Waterfire, Providence's famous summer-night river walk festival, will be previewing tracks from "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin" on August 30th.
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August 21, 2008
BAND FEATURED TWICE IN PASTE MAGAZINE PODCAST
Past Magazine has included both versions of "To Ohio" in their latest podcast called "The Best of What's Next."
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August 19, 2008
LOW ANTHEM RIPPED A NEW ONE BY LOCAL RAG
Jim Vickers, the wise editor of Motif Magazine (RI arts and culture), has devoted a 16 paragraph, 1,300 word, full-page spread to the slaughter and dissection of "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin." With the reckless abandon of a spurned lover, Vickers pendulates between pedantic hostility and outright veneration. These are some highlights:
"bad" - Jim Vickers
"post-adolescent fits, leaving craftmanship behind in favor of raging hormones" - Jim Vickers
"makes you wonder if Low Anthem have lost the ability to play instruments, sing, or write meaningful lyrics altogether" - Jim Vickers
"songs that give new meaning to the word 'Low'" - Jim Vickers
"dishonors the memory (of) Jack Kerouac" - Jim Vickers
"(This) drunken garage hall song requires earplugs and whiskey to withstand." - Jim Vickers
"I reach for another asprin." - Jim Vickers.
"The worst song ever recorded or concieved by The Low Anthem" - Jim Vickers
Our favorite soundbite: "The effect could be likened to the War in Iraq military campaign known as "Shock and Awe." - Jim Vickers
Jim proceeds to unpack the record further twice referencing train collisions. He compares the way the new songs make him feel to the way he feels when listening to George W. Bush speak. Interesting. But perhaps the most devastating blow is Jim's comparison of "(Don't) Tremble" to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Presumably he has heard both songs, and we suspect that the outrageous comparison is sincere. But read on and you will find that Jim's evil twin snuck to the keyboard and wrote this of Charlie Darwin, the title track:
"the pinnacle of folk music, and the New Folk Movement sweeping the nation, transporting listeners to another time and place, all the while touching the day's heart." - Benevolent Gate-keeper to Beauty and Quality, Jim Vickers
Um...While The Low Anthem is disappointed that Vickers got two of the song titles wrong and used an archaic jpeg that was previously published in a March issue of Motif, they are grateful for their first "big boy" review. They have felt ready to wipe their own asses for a long time now, and Jim, father-figure and guru of the musical arts, has offered his blessing.
Click here to view the article
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August 16, 2008
FOUR AMAZING REVIEWS
These reviews are stunning. Have a read if you're thinking of picking up Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
Aug 8, 2008 - Providence Daily Dose
Aug 14, 2008 - Aspen Daily News
Aug 11, 2008 - Brooklyn Hunkering
Aug 6, 2008 - Captain Obvious
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August 15, 2008
THE LOW ANTHEM ADDS A NEW MEMBER
On drums, keys and horns Cyrus Scofield joins The Low Anthem. As a musician, Mainard, master of meditation, and XL sportsman Cy adds both sounds and spirit to the band. The quartet will travel together in September on their 28 day CD release tour.
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August 7, 2008
XMU RADIO ARTIST OF THE WEEK
XMU chooses The Low Anthem
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August 1, 2008
THE BOSTON GLOBE FEATURES THE LOW ANTHEM
The Boston Globe describes The Low Anthem's new record, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, as a "collection of superbly crafted, grandly eloquent songs."
Click here to view the article
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August 1, 2008
THE BAND SIGNS WITH A NEW MANAGER
After holding out to find the perfect fit, the band takes on a new manager, Kate Landau.
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JULY 21, 2008
NEW WEBSITE AGES ONE DAY
Just fattening the content rig here at TLA.com, nothing of note to report. In fact its really only the 20th and we're just taking up some space with this one. Looking to the future. New album coming out to you on September 2, 2008 (if you order it!) so we're very excited for you on that note. It'll look good on you.
Pals. TLA.
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JULY 20, 2008
NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE, CROWD WILD
This is our new website and we'll be updating it sometimes. It has a dramatic new look-feel. We're not showboats, but we like what we're working with here and we hope you will too.
You've got the best of (our) love. TLA.
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