Thrill Jockey Records

As well as working on freelance projects with butilikeyou, I have also just started working for Thrill Jockey Records here in London. I'm very excited to be here and working on some really fantastic releases and with a label that I've been a fan of for many years. This blog is mainly for my freelance stuff but I might post a few MP3s and exciting tidbits of news about TJ stuff as well... www.thrilljockey.com

One of the first bands that I'm working on is HIGH PLACES (pictured left). The second full-length from Mary Pearson and Rob Barber, High Places vs Mankind, tackles the complex, gigantic subject of being human and what it's like to interact with human beings. Having moved from Brooklyn to LA last year, the duo combine luscious, effect-drenched vocals with off-kilter dance rhythms and a DIY aesthetic. Both are very creative and interested in art, designing all their own sleeves and making all their own videos. You can see some of their photography on their blog here: http://hellohighplaces.blogspot.com/

Here's an MP3 of the album track, 'On Giving Up'
http://thrilljockey.com/assets/freedownload/High_Places-On_Giving_Up.mp3

They're touring the UK in May...
Mon 3-May-10 Brighton Freebutt
Tue 4-May-10 London Cargo
Wed 5-May-10 Dublin Whelans
Thu 6-May-10 Glasgow Nice & Sleazy
Fri 7-May-10 Sheffield The Harley
Sat 8-May-10 Leeds The Brudenell Social Club