is how we dance.
Merril Garbus (tUnEyArDs)
tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself using a digital voice recorder and assembled using shareware mixing software, she was recently described by Stereogum as “a self-contained Sublime Frequencies compilation, jumping between blues, African tunes, shiny reggae-esque sprawls, and lo-fi folk”, infusing the worldly sonic palette of M.I.A. or post-punk pioneers The Raincoats.
Thao Nguyen (Thao with the Get Down Stay Down)
Thao Nguyen has made waves touring with her band Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, but has also made a name for herself as a solo artist, touring and collaborating with Laura Veirs, Mirah, and most recently tUnE-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus. Spin Magazine writes, “sweet but not sappy, Nguyen's inviting folk pop has some of Jolie Holland's woozy swagger, a pinch of Beth Orton's genteel grace, and endless reserves of energy.” Her band’s most recent album, 2009’s “Know Better Learn Faster”, earned a 7.8 on pitchfork and has earned Thao nodds from critics across the country.
White Hinterland
Casey Dienel’s sound has evolved so quickly and impressively over her relatively short tenure as White Hinterland that it seems the Portland songstress is driven by some sort of innate compulsion. With each release Dienel has moved from delicate jazz-influenced pop, to fuzzed out exoticism, to so-called “Art & B” with an unmistakable sincerity and indesputable aplomp. White Hinterland’s most recent album “Kairos” is yet another step up and out for this talented and unpredictable duo. They are joined on Fey Series 2 by producer and fellow Portland musician Alexis Gideon.
by White Hinterland
• Released August 2010
• Edition of 300
A limited edition art print is included with each record, featuring work by:
Justin Richel
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