Slaraffenland

11/12/2009

THE FIRST DAY OF HOMETAPES…

DOWNLOAD: Slaraffenland “Little Drummer Boy”

Slaraffenland’s Favorite Album of 2009:

“Dirty Projectors ‘Bitte Orca’

This one got 3 of 5 votes. Other candidates was Animal Collective and The XX.”

Slaraffenland’s Favorite Movie of 2009:

“‘Antichrist’ by Lars Von Trier

Niklas, Bjørn and Jeppe did not see this movie, but Christian and Mike persuaded the others because the movie really made a big impression on them. The movie has been very controversial, because of some people’s perception of the movie as being misogynist. Von Trier’s movies has always been controversial, but this one is by far the most beautiful and yet scary movie in a long time.”

Slaraffenland’s Favorite Discovery of 2009:

“Our best new discovery this year is a Laser Spirit Level! We used it to build the floor in our new studio. BIG HELP!

The studio is not finished yet, but we are working on the place when we’re not on tour. It will be awesome when it’s done.”

Slaraffenland’s Favorite Show of 2009 (Played or Attended):

“The best show we’ve played this year was a show we did @ Voxhall in Århus, Denmark in May at the Pop Revo Festival. The crowd was great and the venue was awesome.

Christian heard Faith No More on Roskilde Festival this year, and he really loved that show. Other great shows has been Eagles of Death Metal in Copenhagen.”

Slaraffenland’s Favorite Moment of 2009:
“The day where we did the Temporary Slaraffenland movie with Vincent Moon, was very special. It was a beautiful sunday in May, and it will be a day we will all remember. In November, the movie was screened at the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen. This was a special and memorable day as well.”

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Hometapes released Slaraffenland’s “We’re on Your Side” album on LP and CD this year, as well as a 7” single for the album track “Meet and Greet,” all featuring the magical art of Cody Hudson.

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22/09/2009

Tonight in Brooklyn! Come celebrate with us…

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18/09/2009

Video Blog #2

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Video Blog from our tour #1

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See more from our Tour on Flickr

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17/09/2009

Backstage in Ithaca, NY. Dana from Akron/Family on stage in the background.

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15/09/2009

We live the Web 2.0 life…. Live Twitting, Facebooking and Tumblr blogging ón the road.

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hometapes:

From the rural swirls of upstate New York and the frenzy of the Akron/Family tour, Slaraffenland and Hometapes announce today the release of We’re on Your Side, the long-awaited followup to Private Cinema and the Sunshine EP from the Copenhagen five-piece.

We’re on Your Side is both sonically and visually majestic, recorded with care in Copenhagen to capture the energy of Slaraffenland’s smashing live show. To bring the sounds into the physical world, Cody Hudson designed both the CD and LP packaging - featuring everything from a newsprint poster to a sticker - and we decided to cut the sounds into transparent red vinyl. The act of holding this record is exquisite foreplay for your listening.

We’re shipping now! Order here. While supplies last, those who order the We’re on Your Side LP will also receive a copy of the Meet and Greet 7” (also designed by Cody and on blue vinyl). And, we STILL have copies available of the limited edition (of 100) Cody Hudson-signed-and-scribbled-on 7”s. If you order the 7” directly, you’ll receive one of these special versions.

Slaraffenland is on tour NOW with Akron/Family in the eastern US. This includes a special record release show in Brooklyn at Union Pool next Tuesday September 22.

9/14/09 Hudson, NY @ Jason’s Upstairs *
9/15/09 Williamsport, PA @ Site: B *
9/16/09 Ithaca, NY @ Castaways *
9/17/09 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place *
9/18/09 London, Ontario @ LOLA Fest *
9/19/09 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick *
9/20/09 Louisville, KY @ 21C Museum Atrium Gallery *
9/21/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks **
9/22/09 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool **

*with Akron/Family & Jeffrey Lewis
**Slaraffenland only