(aka the answer to "why hasn't my order shipped yet?")
I made a post on the Grave Mistake Facebook page yesterday, but figured I'd post the status on the new Night Birds LP here (at the bottom of this post). Yes, I know we had a "July 9th" release date and told everyone that it was "out today!" ... sadly the vinyl did not show up in time. We thought we'd get it that week. The band got their copies rushed, I was unable to get mine. As I'm writing this, I still do not have my copies. I've always been a bit hesitant to do a preorder for something that isn't in my hands, and while I understand that we told you it would be shipping a couple weeks after the preorder went up, clearly we are running a little behind schedule. Hopefully that couple of weeks doesn't kill you ... chances are it will kill me first!
So, technically, the record is not "out" yet (although it will be available from the band for their upcoming shows and available for order in the webstore, as well as digitally) ... this seems to be par for the course with pressing plants these days. I don't want to nerd out with "label guy" talk or make excuses or point fingers, but the turnaround time on a lot of pressing plants these days has gone from 4 weeks (the glory days) ... to 6 weeks ... to 8 weeks ... to 10 weeks ... to who knows how long. With "Record Store Day" and "Record Store Day part 2" and Beatles Reissues, and who knows what else, I'm sure most labels, both large and small, have been impacted by this at some point. I'm not trying to make excuses here, that just seems to be the way it goes. We planned ahead on this one, but sadly it wasn't enough. It's unfortunate for all of us that this is the release that has been impacted by these delays the hardest this year, and I appreciate the patience of everyone that has been eagerly waiting to spin this incredible record. I ASSURE you, it will be well worth the wait (hell I'm sure most of you have either downloaded or streamed it by now, so you know I speak the truth).
That being said, thank you for your understanding, patience, and support. I just don't want you to think that I'm sitting on my couch watching TV while these orders stack up ... I love doing this label, I love doing mailorder, I love everyone who checks out one of my releases, I love all of the bands I work with ... it's a regular hippie love fest over here at GMHQ ... not punk at all. But you get what I'm saying ... I'm not some giant multi-employee company, and I'm not some schmuck that's gonna fly to some exotic land with all of your cash leaving you high and dry. I'm one guy and I'm going to sit here in the heat and sweat it out until I can get this slab into your damn hands ... and that's my summer vacation. I'm also realizing that now I sound exactly like an Asian Man Records ad.
So that being said, if you have ANY questions about your order at all, drop me an email at gravemistakerecords@gmail.com and I'll get you sorted. Thanks!
Alex
"Hey
all of you patiently waiting for your NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in
Suburbia" LP preorders (both limited and regular) ... we are sadly still
experiencing delays with the pressing plant, and although we were able
to rush the band their copies for record release shows last weekend, I
am still without vinyl for the label. I am not pleased with that fact
that I have yet to get these records in your
hands and your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. For
those of you who have ordered from me before, you know that I am usually
quick as can be with mailorder. This delay is as frustrating for
myself as it is for you eagerly waiting to get this record on your
turntables, trust me! Once I get the records, webstore orders will be my
FIRST priority I promise. Email me if you have any questions about your
order. Thanks again to all of you for your support."
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
RED DONS "Notes on the Underground" 7" Track Stream and Tour Info!
We have a brand new track, "Dead Ender," from the upcoming RED DONS "Notes on the Underground" 7" streaming over at Brooklyn Vegan. Go give it a listen! The band is currently getting ready for a short East Coast tour (including a few shows with NIGHT BIRDS) which begins in Brooklyn on July 17th! We've got the tour dates below so check em out.
While "Notes on the Underground" won't officially see the light of day until Mid-August, we were able to get the band a few advanced copies for their tour. Make sure you pick one up if you are able to catch them! The 7", which is a follow up to 2012's "Auslander" 7" on Dirtnap Records, will be released on Grave Mistake in the US and Taken By Surprise in Europe.
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
SITE: www.gravemistakerecords.com
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/ca
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.c
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gravemistaker
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/gravemistakere
RED DONS / East Coast tour 2013
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/ca
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.c
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gravemistaker
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/gravemistakere
RED DONS / East Coast tour 2013
7/17 Brooklyn @ Death By Audio w/ Blake Schwarzenbach, Nuclear Spring
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7/18 Philadelphia @ Golden Tea House
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7/19 Washington D.C. @ Casa Fiesta w/ Draize, Cheap Love
https://www.facebook.com/
7/20 Richmond @ Strange Matter w/ Slugz, Haverchucks
https://www.facebook.com/
7/21 Raleigh, NC ***NEW LOCATION*** @ Slims w/ No Love(Free Show)
10 pm / 227 S Wilmington St.
7/22 Richmond (Revisions) @ Vinyl Conflict
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7/23 Baltimore @ Golden West Café w/ Heavy Friends, Zoom
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7/24 New Brunswick @ The Alamo w/ Night Birds, Loose Ends, Easy Rider
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7/25 Manhattan @ The Cake Shop w/ Night Birds, Foster Care
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7/26 Long Island @ No Fun Club w/ Night Birds, Iron Chic
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7/27 Boston @ The Middle East (all ages) w/ Night Birds, California X
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7/27 Boston @ O’Briens ( 21+ ) w/ No Sir, I Won't, White Pages
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
NIGHT BIRDS "BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA" LP/CD/Digital - OUT TODAY!
FULL STREAM UP NOW - GIVE IT A LISTEN!!!
The day is finally upon us! It's July 9th, and the new NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" full length is out now!
The LP is both streaming in full AND available for full download at the Grave Mistake Bandcamp page and the Night Birds Bandcamp page as well!
The LP/CD version are also available for preorder (along with some cool package deals) over in the Grave Mistake Webstore and are also available directly from the Night Birds website as well, in case you wanted to pick up some other killer NB's merch (t-shirts, hoodies, pins, patches ... they've got it all). If you order the LP from the Grave Mistake store anytime this week, you will be eligible to win a Test Press of the LP! And, for our wonderful European friends who don't want to bother with the US shipping rates, Taken By Surprise Records has launched their own Preorder for their version of the LP as well.
GRAVE065: NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" LP/CD
At long last, New Jersey's NIGHT BIRDS deliver the follow up to their 2011 debut LP, "The Other Side of Darkness." "Born to Die in Suburbia" delivers fourteen new tracks - refashioning the dark overtones, surf inflections, and melodic sensibilities of their signature style without dramatically altering their core sound. The result being not only their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs to date, but an output that is more distinctly NIGHT BIRDS than ever. Rife with impassioned social commentary, tales of dysfunction and despair, and lamentations of a culture in rapid decline, "Born To Die In Suburbia" is an instant punk rock classic for this modern world on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Unfortunately the limited Silkscreened version we printed up is SOLD OUT for mailorder - and my sincerest apologies to those who missed out on a copy or had to struggle with my webstore server crashing last Wednesday. The band will have the other half of the limited version available at their record release shows this weekend. We've put the dates below!
Now, the question you are asking yourself ... "it's July 9th, the release date, so why is this still a 'Preorder?'" Simple answer: we had a minor pressing plant delay that set us back a few weeks, but these records should be in our hands any day now. When the vinyl shows up, we will drop 'em in the sleeves and ship em out! We will also be frantically trying to get the release shipped out to all of our favorite stores and distros immediately as well, so we appreciate your patience! Until you can get your hands on a physical copy, please feel free to listen to the record online as much as you'd like!
Thank you for reading and as always thank you for your support.
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
SITE: www.gravemistakerecords.com
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/
NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND!!!!
***Thursday 7/11 - PHILLY RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / ALTERED BOYS/ PARANOIAS
The Golden Tea House / All Ages / $8-10 Sliding Scale / For More Info, Kindly Email Andy@R5Productions.com
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***Friday 7/12 - BROOKLYN RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
HARDCORE GIG VOLUME # 213
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / NUCLEAR SANTA CLAUST
+ Special guest host, comedian CHRIS GETHARD
Death By Audio / All Ages / $10 / 10pm
49 South 2nd St., Brooklyn, NY
www.entertainment4every1.net
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/
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*** Saturday 7/13 - ASBURY PARK RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / ALTERED BOYS
Asbury Lanes / All Ages / $10 Adv / $12 Day of / 7pm
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ / www.asburylanes.com
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/
At long last, New Jersey's NIGHT BIRDS deliver the follow up to their 2011 debut LP, "The Other Side of Darkness." "Born to Die in Suburbia" delivers fourteen new tracks - refashioning the dark overtones, surf inflections, and melodic sensibilities of their signature style without dramatically altering their core sound. The result being not only their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs to date, but an output that is more distinctly NIGHT BIRDS than ever. Rife with impassioned social commentary, tales of dysfunction and despair, and lamentations of a culture in rapid decline, "Born To Die In Suburbia" is an instant punk rock classic for this modern world on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Unfortunately the limited Silkscreened version we printed up is SOLD OUT for mailorder - and my sincerest apologies to those who missed out on a copy or had to struggle with my webstore server crashing last Wednesday. The band will have the other half of the limited version available at their record release shows this weekend. We've put the dates below!
Now, the question you are asking yourself ... "it's July 9th, the release date, so why is this still a 'Preorder?'" Simple answer: we had a minor pressing plant delay that set us back a few weeks, but these records should be in our hands any day now. When the vinyl shows up, we will drop 'em in the sleeves and ship em out! We will also be frantically trying to get the release shipped out to all of our favorite stores and distros immediately as well, so we appreciate your patience! Until you can get your hands on a physical copy, please feel free to listen to the record online as much as you'd like!
Thank you for reading and as always thank you for your support.
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
SITE: www.gravemistakerecords.com
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/
NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND!!!!
***Thursday 7/11 - PHILLY RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / ALTERED BOYS/ PARANOIAS
The Golden Tea House / All Ages / $8-10 Sliding Scale / For More Info, Kindly Email Andy@R5Productions.com
------------------------------
***Friday 7/12 - BROOKLYN RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
HARDCORE GIG VOLUME # 213
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / NUCLEAR SANTA CLAUST
+ Special guest host, comedian CHRIS GETHARD
Death By Audio / All Ages / $10 / 10pm
49 South 2nd St., Brooklyn, NY
www.entertainment4every1.net
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/
------------------------------
*** Saturday 7/13 - ASBURY PARK RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / ALTERED BOYS
Asbury Lanes / All Ages / $10 Adv / $12 Day of / 7pm
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ / www.asburylanes.com
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/
Saturday, July 6, 2013
NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" LP/CD Now Available for PREORDER!
Yup, that's right! The new NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" full length is out July 9th, so we decided now would be a good time to post a little preorder.
The release will begin shipping mid-July for both Mailorder and
Wholesale, so the wait won't be too long for those of you who are
itching to get your hands on a copy!
Unfortunately the limited version of the LP w/ Silkscreened Cover is SOLD OUT for Mailorder. Thank you to all who ordered, and apologies to those who were unable to get a copy (as well as anyone who struggled with our webstore server overload after we announced the preorders). The remaining Silkscreened version will be available from the band at their Record Release shows this coming week (check the info on those below). The regular version is still available and you will still be eligible to win a Test Pressing of the LP (see below) if you order the regular version or any of the package deals we have up.
TEST PRESS GIVEAWAY! All orders for the "Born to Die in Suburbia" LP (including orders for the Screened version, the regular version, or any BTDIS LP package deals) placed from now through July 13th will be eligible to win a test pressing of the LP! We will draw an order at random when the preorders begin shipping.
Ok, click here to order BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA!
GRAVE065: NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" LP/CD
At long last, New Jersey's NIGHT BIRDS deliver the follow up to their 2011 debut LP, "The Other Side of Darkness." "Born to Die in Suburbia" delivers fourteen new tracks - refashioning the dark overtones, surf inflections, and melodic sensibilities of their signature style without dramatically altering their core sound. The result being not only their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs to date, but an output that is more distinctly NIGHT BIRDS than ever. Rife with impassioned social commentary, tales of dysfunction and despair, and lamentations of a culture in rapid decline, "Born To Die In Suburbia" is an instant punk rock classic for this modern world on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
You can here the tracks "Born to Die in Suburbia" and "Modern Morons" at the Grave Mistake Bandcamp!
Thank you for reading and as always thank you for your support.
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
SITE: www.gravemistakerecords.com
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/
NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND!!!!
***Thursday 7/11 - PHILLY RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / ALTERED BOYS/ PARANOIAS
The Golden Tea House / All Ages / $8-10 Sliding Scale / For More Info, Kindly Email Andy@R5Productions.com
------------------------------
***Friday 7/12 - BROOKLYN RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
HARDCORE GIG VOLUME # 213
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / NUCLEAR SANAT CLAUST
+ Special guest host, comedian CHRIS GETHARD
Death By Audio / All Ages / $10 / 10pm
49 South 2nd St., Brooklyn, NY
www.entertainment4every1.net
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/
------------------------------
*** Saturday 7/13 - ASBURY PARK RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / ALTERED BOYS
Asbury Lanes / All Ages / $10 Adv / $12 Day of / 7pm
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ / www.asburylanes.com
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/
Unfortunately the limited version of the LP w/ Silkscreened Cover is SOLD OUT for Mailorder. Thank you to all who ordered, and apologies to those who were unable to get a copy (as well as anyone who struggled with our webstore server overload after we announced the preorders). The remaining Silkscreened version will be available from the band at their Record Release shows this coming week (check the info on those below). The regular version is still available and you will still be eligible to win a Test Pressing of the LP (see below) if you order the regular version or any of the package deals we have up.
TEST PRESS GIVEAWAY! All orders for the "Born to Die in Suburbia" LP (including orders for the Screened version, the regular version, or any BTDIS LP package deals) placed from now through July 13th will be eligible to win a test pressing of the LP! We will draw an order at random when the preorders begin shipping.
Ok, click here to order BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA!
At long last, New Jersey's NIGHT BIRDS deliver the follow up to their 2011 debut LP, "The Other Side of Darkness." "Born to Die in Suburbia" delivers fourteen new tracks - refashioning the dark overtones, surf inflections, and melodic sensibilities of their signature style without dramatically altering their core sound. The result being not only their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs to date, but an output that is more distinctly NIGHT BIRDS than ever. Rife with impassioned social commentary, tales of dysfunction and despair, and lamentations of a culture in rapid decline, "Born To Die In Suburbia" is an instant punk rock classic for this modern world on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
You can here the tracks "Born to Die in Suburbia" and "Modern Morons" at the Grave Mistake Bandcamp!
Thank you for reading and as always thank you for your support.
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
SITE: www.gravemistakerecords.com
STORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/
BANDCAMP: gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/
NIGHT BIRDS "Born to Die in Suburbia" RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND!!!!
***Thursday 7/11 - PHILLY RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / ALTERED BOYS/ PARANOIAS
The Golden Tea House / All Ages / $8-10 Sliding Scale / For More Info, Kindly Email Andy@R5Productions.com
------------------------------
***Friday 7/12 - BROOKLYN RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
HARDCORE GIG VOLUME # 213
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / NUCLEAR SANAT CLAUST
+ Special guest host, comedian CHRIS GETHARD
Death By Audio / All Ages / $10 / 10pm
49 South 2nd St., Brooklyn, NY
www.entertainment4every1.net
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/
------------------------------
*** Saturday 7/13 - ASBURY PARK RELEASE SHOW***
www.facebook.com/events/
NIGHT BIRDS / OMEGAS / GIVE / ALTERED BOYS
Asbury Lanes / All Ages / $10 Adv / $12 Day of / 7pm
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ / www.asburylanes.com
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/
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