>MR. KINETIK MONTHLY D.J. SET / SOUL VIBRATION SESSION >CIRCLES ICE CREAM POP-UP! THIS SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 11:00 - 3:00PM-ish Selector extraordinaire, Mr. Kinetik, pops by for his monthly Saturday of crucial cuts and endless shots of good vibes! No better time to pop by and have your mind blown by the Professor… >>>LISTEN TO some past Sessions here!
Also on deck are the best ice cream flavors to cross your fine palette! Wes & Crew will be here scooping beautiful, creamy treats—all day long!
the LUNA pick(s)-of-the-moment...
>Hiss Golden Messenger - Terms of Surrender (Peak Vinyl Edition) LP M.C. says that he wanted to make Terms of Surrender “a wandering record. I wanted where we recorded it to mirror the searching spirit of the music.” Having written upwards of 40 songs—in motel rooms, his studio in Durham, and a secluded cottage outside of Charlottesville, Virginia—Taylor winnowed them down to the ten works that comprise Terms of Surrender. With regular collaborators—including Phil and Brad Cook, Josh Kaufman, and Matt McCaughan—and new friends like Jenny Lewis and Aaron Dessner (of The National), the crew decamped to Dessner’s Long Pond studio in upstate New York, Sound City in Los Angeles, and producer Roger Moutenot’s Haptown studio in Nashville to create the most fully realized and genre-defying Hiss Golden Messenger album to date. >>>Limited, indie-only Peak Vinyl includes coke bottle green color vinyl & large foldout poster.
>LUMINEERS - III (Opaque Silver Vinyl) LP The new album III is audacious: every note, every syllable, and every moment of silence in between is emotionally charged. The album is darker in tone than previous albums and is presented in three chapters, with each one centering on one main character from a fictitious family known as the Sparks, who span three generations in the album’s storyline. III’s concept began while the band was writing in the Catskill mountains, where producer Simone Felice works. Mixing raw emotional themes with their ear-catching melodies, expressive vocals and trademark acoustic sound, III moves masterly in artistic directions not yet traveled by the band. Written by the two founding members, Schultz and multi-instrumentalist Jeremiah Fraites, the album sees violinist/vocalist Lauren Jacobson officially joining the band. Her playing can be heard on the band’s previous two albums. She joins the touring lineup that includes pianist Stelth Ulvang, bassist/backing vocalist Byron Isaacs and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Miller. (After eight years, cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek left the group in 2018 to embark on a solo career.) Regarding the new album, Fraites says, “This collection of songs worked out in a beautiful way, and I feel with this album we’ve really hit our stride.”
LUNA music essentials...
>Chastity Belt – Chastity Belt CD/LP (Hardly Art) With the luxury of spending several weeks in the studio with Jay Som's Melina Duterte, Chastity Belt was able to experiment on their fourth record. The new self-titled collection is the work of the band playing "old songs, and trying new things on top of it," like adding more dynamic harmonies and violin. Lydia Lund, Gretchen Grimm, and Julia Shapiro all share lead vocals on different tracks on the album as well. The result is their most sonically developed and nuanced record yet; one that's not only a product of, but a series of reflections on what it means to take what you need and to understand yourself better. Chastity Belt.
>Brittany Howard – Jaime CD/LP (ATO) As the frontwoman and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard has become one of music's most celebrated figures. In between albums and tours with Alabama Shakes, however, Howard grows restless. “To me, there is no time off – I’m a creative person and I need to create, or I just feel weird, not fully human,” she says. She’s channeled that relentless creativity into her solo debut, Jaime. While Howard admits it was daunting, stepping out alone from her work with Alabama Shakes and revealing so much of herself, it was a necessary step. “I turned 30 and I was like, ‘What do I want the rest of my life to look like?’” she recalls. “Do I want to play the same songs until I’m 50 and then retire, or do I do something that's scarier for me?
>M83 – DSVII CD/2xLP (Mute) “At first there was this vivid memory of Dungeons And Dragons, this childhood sensation of living in an imaginary world set in a faraway past or a lost future. I wanted to create some music that could be part of this adventure and journey with all its solitary knights, dreamy landscapes, strange animals, forgotten myths and old spells. Originally, the Digital Shades project was supposed to be much more intimate - a collection of B-sides and unused tracks destined for the hardcore fan base. Digital Shades was the name chosen to dissociate it from a proper studio album, although it would be fully part of M83's discography. Digital Shades became an excuse to give a second life to some tracks instead of letting them disappear into the void. I wanted to create a production of ambient music that could evolve throughout the years.” – Anthony Gonzalez [Limited colored vinyl pressing also available.]
>Cassius – Dreems CD/2xLP (Caroline) Twenty years on from their landmark debut 1999, which established the foundations of French touch, the duo of the late Philippe ‘Zdar' Cerboneschi and Hubert ‘Boom Bass' Blanc-Francard aka Cassius release their fifth and final opus, Dreems. The album brings Cassius back to their original house sound, the one that has always fed their energetic DJ sets, but faded lately behind the sophisticated pop of previous albums. Back to basics, then, both in design and its influences, Dreems is a magical place with an organic sound and new subtleties that the initiates will appreciate, and longtime fans will cherish, in the wake of Zdar's tragic death in June 2019.
sweet vinyl gems...
>Smog – Knock Knock CD/LP/Cassette [Reissue/1999] (Drag City) Drag City presents a 20th anniversary half-speed master vinyl edition of the 1999 Smog classic, Knock Knock.
>My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade [Reissue/2006] 2xLP (WB) – Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys [Reissue/2010] LP (WB) Limited vinyl reissues of the rock band’s third and fourth (and final) albums.
>Death Cab For Cutie – The Blue EP CDEP/12”+MP3 (Atlantic) New EP release from the eight-times Grammy Award-nominated alt rock band. Along with all new tracks “Kids In '99” and “Blue Bloods” - produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Kurt Vile) - the EP also includes “To The Ground” and “Before The Bombs”, produced by Rich Costey during the recording sessions for the band’s critically acclaimed ninth studio album, Thank You For Today and held for this planned subsequent EP. The fifth track on the project, “Man In Blue”, was self-produced by the band itself. [Limited blue colored vinyl pressing also available.]
>Josh Rouse – Dressed Up Like Nebraska [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (Run Out Groove) Indie folk/pop singer-songwriter Josh Rouse has been lauded for his special talents – creating little slices of heaven with words and music that have captured the hearts and minds of both critics and fans. Over a storied career, from the engaging debut Dressed Like Nebraska, through his ‘golden era' with 1972 and Nashville, and right down to the 2011 Latin-bossa nova-tinged release ...and the Long Vacations, Rouse has created a series of unique, and distinctive records, filled with sparkling melodies and enchanting lyrics.
>Type O Negative – None More Negative [Reissu/2011] 12xLP (Run Out Groove) Deluxe box set featuring the band's complete studio albums across six double colored vinyl LP sets remastered for maximum fidelity. Features the albums Slow, Deep And Hard (1991), The Origin of Feces (Not Live At Brighton Beach) (1992), Bloody Kisses (1993), October Rust (1996), World Coming Down (1999), and Life Is Killing Me (1999). Features a newly designed and band-approved outer slip case, as well as a fold-out poster, insert with credits and backstage laminate - all exclusive to this set. Pressed on band-approved green and black mixed colored vinyl.
John Gilsenan, of London-based iwant design, has turned out a completely modern take on our classic logo that is deep in detail (we love the swimming pool and the cassette deck), that simply takes the cake...
Printed on a 100% Cotton Canvas tee!
>NATHANIEL RUSSELL 2019 RSD T-Shirt Another Crooked Arm special. He looks like he's having a good time, huh? Our Record Store Day 2019 design was freshly printed on totes, your blank tees, practically anything you could bring on that magical day! If you missed out on the party, we've made a very limited run of shirts. That way you won't be the only one without this lovely design.
>JON ROGERS octopus T-Shirt Jon Rogers has done us the favor of creating a beautiful LUNA octopus! We really like this guy! Printed on a 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>NATHANIEL RUSSELL 2019 RSD T-Shirt Another Crooked Arm special. He looks like he's having a good time, huh? Our Record Store Day 2019 design was freshly printed on totes, your blank tees, practically anything you could bring on that magical day! If you missed out on the party, we've made a very limited run of shirts. That way you won't be the only one without this lovely design.
>JON ROGERS flying saucer T-Shirt Jon Rogers has done it, yet again! We love this guy's bumper sticker... Printed on 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO AND SO'S - SLING SHOT TO HEAVEN BLACK VINYLLP Out of print for five years and utilizing the original LP master for superior audio, M&TNSAS fifth album – Sling Shot to Heaven – now boasts expanded gatefold packaging with unseen photos and liner notes.
>MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO AND SO'S – TUMBLEWEED LOVE – The Sling Shot to Heaven demo recordings BLACK VINYL LP Tumbleweed Love is 13 never-before-heard acoustic demos (7 of which did NOT make the cut for the final version of Sling Shot to Heaven) and a rare chance to hear some of your favorite songs in their rawest form.
>the LUNA music DISCO MIX t-shirt! Inspired by OG Jamaican silk-screened DUB sleeves and making its debut on the 13th—this one is Strictly Roots...
>JON ROGERS octopus Zip Up Hoodie Jon Rogers has done us the favor of creating a beautiful LUNA octopus! We really like this guy!printed on soft Alternative Apparel Eco-Jersey (50% Polyester, 38% Cotton, 12% Rayon)—this LUNA hoodie is perfect for layering and lightweight enough for year-round wear!
classic fit…
>the JON ROGERS LUNA LAMP Sweatshirt Our man Jon Rogers has cooked up yet another instant classic for us! What would we do without him? The LUNA lamp design brings a vintage vibe for you to rock on your future days... Printed on a super soft/super cozy French Terry Reversible Alternative Apparel!
>LUNA music / NATHANIEL RUSSELL YETI SOCKS Keep your feet sweet with these LUNA music / Nat Russell Yeti Socks! These 98% cotton ring-spun knit socks are cozy from the jump...
>COMMERCIAL ARTISAN 'SLEEVE' T-Shirt Commercial Artisan (James and Jon Sholly--OG LUNA family) bring the heat with this thin-lined, minimal beauty of a design! Alternative 100% cotton black shirt, printed with white ink—we've lost control again…
>BrainTwins 'LUNAR phase' T-Shirt BrainTwins, fresh from killing our #rsd18, have got your phases sorted! Alternative 100% cotton asphalt grey shirt, printed with #319—chart your tide with this one…
Actually, we buy (and sell) all sorts of pre-loved music! We stock over 10,00 used LPs and we are always looking to purchase your unwanted LPs, CDs, and DVDs (in good condition) for $$$. House calls made! CLICK HERE for all the details...
up-front pre-order magic—for delivery or pick-up!
>SWANS - Leaving Meaning (Black Vinyl Edition) 2-LP Set Written and produced by Michael Gira, leaving meaning. is Swans fifteenth studio album and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light as well as guest artists Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, Ben Frost, The Necks, Baby Dee, and a Hawk and a Hacksaw. Michael Gira explains, “leaving meaning. is the first Swans album to be released since I dissolved the lineup of musicians that constituted Swans from 2010 – 2017. Swans is now comprised of a revolving cast of musicians, selected for both their musical and personal character, chosen according to what I intuit best suits the atmosphere in which I’d like to see the songs I’ve written presented. In collaboration with me, the musicians, through their personality, skill and taste, contribute greatly to the arrangement of the material. They’re all people whose work I admire and whose company I personally enjoy.
out 25 OCT 2019...
>TEEBS - Anicca (Black Vinyl Edition) LP Teebs is back with his first new album since 2014’s “Estara” on Brainfeeder. “Anicca” features a superb cast of his musical friends including Panda Bear (Animal Collective), Sudan Archives, Ringgo Ancheta aka MNDSGN, Anna Wise, daydream Masi, Former Boy, Pink Siifu and Thomas Stankiewicz. With roots at the ‘My Hollow Drum’ collective, Dublab, and Low End Theory, Teebs is a staple in Los Angeles music. With the help of his label mates at Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder, he has undoubtedly inspired many new sounds that continue to evolve from LA and beyond.
out 25 OCT 2019...
>BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY - I Made A Place (Black Vinyl Edition) LP Bonnie Prince Billy is the man who is destined to sing a darkness for the rest of time - but not now. Not today. For I Made a Place, his first album of new songs since 2011, he is bringing the lightness to new- and next-generations as well as his longtime friends and fans. It's a message we dearly need. With a hometown band supplying him the space to be as spare or as expansive as he needs to be, Bonny draws inspiration from a world-spanning set of musics, aiming to lift us up with songs meant to inspire, inform, lend confidence and bring warmth to assailed tribes everywhere. A depth of musical joy as only the Prince can deliver!
out 15 NOV 2019...
>DANNY BROWN - uknowhatimsayin¿ (Black Vinyl Edition) LP uknowhatimsayin¿ marks a buoyant new chapter in Danny's career, a transitional and celebratory moment. His profile has grown since Atrocity and now armed with a cable TV show and a co-sign from one of rap's icons, we will look to solidify his positioning as a ubiquitous entertainer, independent rap hero, and one of the essential cultural voices of this era, while still retaining the edgy, maverick style that makes him a fan-favorite. The album is executive produced by Q-Tip, and features production by Q-Tip, JPEGMAFIA, Flying Lotus, Paul White, Standing on the Corner and more.
out 22 NOV 2019...
>PRINCE - 1999 Remastered (Super Deluxe Edition ) 10-LP + DVD Set Considered one of the most iconic and influential double albums in rock history, Prince’s "1999" was released at a major turning point in the artist’s career. After years of being relegated to the R&B charts, he experienced his first true crossover moment with the mega-hits “Little Red Corvette,” “1999,” and “Delirious,“ shattering barriers with his revolutionary blend of rock, funk, R&B and new wave pop, and making history by being one of the first black artists to have their videos in heavy rotation on MTV. The songs included on "1999" were just a small sampling of the work that was pouring out of Prince in the intensely prolific period of 1981 and 1982. In addition to his own material, he was also working up tracks that he would give to his protégés Vanity 6 and The Time, and recording dozens of songs that would be stored for possible later use, archiving them in his growing vault of unreleased material.
>Thanks so much to Time Out for including us in their 'The 24 best things to do in Indianapolis' round up! Take a peek at the best things to do in Indianapolis, from top museums and attractions to live music and restaurants… >check that list out HERE!
other essential happenings…
>BAR ONE FOURTEEN FEATURE THURSDAY LISTENING SESSIONS 7:00PM THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2019-BEATLES VS. STONES THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2019-BIG MAMA THORNTON & SISTER ROSETTA THARP Join Vess Ruhtenberg, as he commands one of the best sound systems in the city, to bring you a series listening events that will delight and perhaps enlighten you!
