Thursday, January 22, 2009

January 22, 2009


Haley Bonar just announced tour dates! Catch her while she's on the road!
01/24 Paramount Theatre w/ Mason Jennings, St. Cloud, MN
02/04 Union Cabaret @ UNC-Chapel Hill w/ Jennifer O’Connor, Chapel Hill, NC
02/05 The 5 Spot, Atlanta, GA
02/06 Club Downunder, Tallahassee, FL
02/07 New World Brewery, Tampa, FL
02/10 The End Nashville, TN
02/11 The Spot @ Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH


This week's City Pages features a pretty stellar article on Tarlton. Check out that article here.

If any Afternoon Records band knows how to do a video update, it's Now, Now Every Children. Check out this video update from their tour where we learn that drummer Brad might chat it up in his sleep.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

January 20, 2009

Spiritual Mansions has announced their CD release show -- so make up the date on the calendar, you'll be at the Turf Club, Saturday, February 21 9PM.

Now, Now Every Children is going for adds today with college and independent radio stations. That means you should call up your local radio dj and make a request to hear NNEC on the airwaves.

Happy inauguration day!

Monday, January 19, 2009

January 19, 2009

Myspace is still a great place to go to find new music. And this weekend Myspace featured Now, Now Every Children on their music page.
Visited NNEC's myspace lately? Take a look and listen here.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

January 14, 2009

Now, Now Every Children are making college waves the week.
Check out their band of the week status on RadioK here.
OSU's Barometer is calling NNEC the best new band of the year. Read their nice words here.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

January 13, 2009


Absolute Punk has listed Now, Now Every Children as it's band of the week. Check out the home page on absolutepunk.net to see those NNEC bright, shining faces.


The Poison Control Center is paying tribute to Buddy Holly in their home digs of Des Moines. You can get the full store from the Des Moines register here.

Friday, January 9, 2009

January 9, 2009

Thanks Brad, for our really, pretty new webiste.

Not seeing the new website? Start from scratch and type http://www.afternoonrecords.com in your browser.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

January 8, 2009


Last night One for the Team's "Better Job" was featured during the premiere of "The Real World: Brooklyn." Check out MTV.com to check the schedule and see it again.

xoxo,
alyssa

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

January 7, 2009

In brief.
One for the Team on Culture Bully.



Now, Now Every Children
about to hit the road, watch them talk about it.


xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

January 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Ian.xoxo,
Afternoon Records.

Monday, January 5, 2009

January 5, 2009

Well it's 2009. Did you notice how many best of 2008 lists Haley Bonar's "Big Star" made? Check out those lists on our press page.

One for the Team is on the road. And some of their destination city's have taken notice. Check those articles here and here.

5Acts, one of our fave blogs, listed Now, Now Every Children in their Top 100 songs of 2008. We think that's pretty cool. You should check out that killer Top 100 here.

xoxo,
alyssa

Friday, January 2, 2009

January 2, 2009

Happy New Year!

If you don't have plans for your first weekend of 2009, you might want to check out these!

I, Colossus
01/02 - Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry, 9PM
01/03 - Eau Claire, WI The Grand Little Theatre 7PM

One for the Team
01/02 - Chicago, IL Abbey Pub 8PM
01/03 - Lexington, KY Al's Bar 8PM

The Team also got major props from Patrick of the Poison Control Center, who included "Build It Up" in his Top 10 of 2008. He also provided them with the best quote EVER about "Build It Up," which you should check out here.

xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

December 30, 2008



Haley Bonar got a pretty stellar review from Absolute Punk. Check it out here.

What to Wear During an Orange Alert is sponsoring two upcoming Chicago shows, check them out if you're in the area -
One for the Team: 01.02.09 - Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL
Now, Now Every Children: 01.11.08 - Schuba's, Chicago, IL
For more information on their January tours, check out the shows page.

xoxo,
alyssa

Monday, December 29, 2008

December 29, 2008

Culture Bully posted some pretty nice photos of A Night in the Box at the 7th Street Entry. Check out the post here.

Hot Biscuits showed it's love for Afternoon Records (We love you too Hot Bizzies!) Check out the love note.

Brad and Ian have been working hard on a new design for afternoonrecords.com. Look for the overhaul sometime in the next few days!

xoxo,
alyssa

Friday, December 19, 2008

December 19, 2008




Sometimes we have news. Like today.
Who is opening for Soul Asylum tonight in the First Avenue Mainroom? A Night in the Box! That's right.


One for the Team
made yet another top 10 list on You Know How I Do. You can catch OFTT opening up for The Hopeful's CD release party in the First Avenue Mainroom on Saturday.

Music for Robots
can't stop chatting about Haley Bonar's newest endeavors and continues to praise "Big Star," which seems to be hitting a lot of Top 10 lists as well.

xoxo,
alyssa

Thursday, December 18, 2008

December 18, 2008

We trust City Pages ...
They just named "Big Star" from Haley Bonar and "Status Quo Ante Bellum" from The Wars of 1812 as two of the top 10 Local Albums of 2008!xoxo,
alyssa

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

December 17, 2008

AWESOME things for YOU to check out:

One for the Team did a live session for Daytrotter yesterday. Keep your eyes peeled for that on Daytrotter.com as it gets posted in the coming days.


"Let Me Know," the most recent single from A Night in the Box, just grabbed the attention of the folks at Hear Ya. They had some nice things to say. Read it here.


Now, Now Every Children's CD release show got a stellar review from Culture Bully. You can read their glowing comments here.

xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

December 16, 2008

Afternoon Records is proud to welcome Tarlton to it's lovely, little, talented family!
Interested in connecting with Tarlton? Check out his myspace and facebook. Oh, and there is a Tarlton website you should bookmark too.

xoxo,
alyssa

Monday, December 15, 2008

December 15, 2008

Seriously the best YouTube find in quite sometime.
Enjoy this new video from The Poison Control Center.

xoxo,
alyssa

Thursday, December 11, 2008

December 11, 2008


Afternoon Records has some rad holiday special. Check out our front page and enjoy!

And don't forget about tomorrow's CD release show for Now, Now Every Children!


xoxo,
alyssa

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

December 10, 2008

In this week's Decider you can check out a question and answer session with Now, Now Every Children's Cacie and Brad. Check it out here.
xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

December 9, 2008

Now, Now Every Children: CARS is out today! YAY!

Next month, One for the Team will be featured on the new season of Real World: Brooklyn. And it will be totally awesome.









xoxo,
alyssa

Monday, December 8, 2008

December 8, 2008

The Minnesota Daily just published a piece a about the Twin Cities' best Indie Labels, and happened to give Afternoon Records a stellar review. Check the article out here.

Just announced: Now, Now Every Children will be a part of the line up at the Bamboozle festival in New Jersey this May.

"Cars" is out tomorrow in stores, and Now, Now Every Children's CD release party is Friday at the 7th Street Entry.

xoxo,
alyssa

Friday, December 5, 2008

December 5, 2008

AbsolutePunk.net totally dug Ian's recent mixtape that he posted on MFR.
Check out how people love on the mix here.

xoxo,
Alyssa

December 5, 2008

Making a Top 10 list for 2008? Don't forget about our recent releases from Afternoon Records!



xoxo,
alyssa

Thursday, December 4, 2008

December 4, 2008

Haley Bonar has added two New York dates to her January schedule, check them out!

01.09 - Brooklyn, NY The Bell House
01.10 - New York, NY The Mercury Lounge

xoxo,
alyssa

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

December 3, 2008


Now, Now Every Children are The Daily Chorus' newest Buzzseeker!

Also, it's nice to have Ian back in our offices. Here is a touching moment between him and Katie --


xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

December 2, 2008

Hey Dudes,

Check out this raw awesomeness...

One For The Team is on NPR!

Click to read NPR Piece

and...

Haley Bonar is on Largehearted Boy's Best of List!

Click to read Largehearted Boy Piece


sooo good. delish.

xoxo,
kt

Monday, December 1, 2008

December 1, 2008







Totally buy this record.

xoxo,
Ian

Monday, November 24, 2008

November 24, 2008

Haley Bonar has two great shows coming up this week!
Friday, November 28, Haley is playing a show in her old digs in Duluth, at the Teatro Zuccone, and Saturday, November 29, she'll be playing a show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

And here is another video from Haley, about life on the road with Hayden this summer!



xoxo,
alyssa

Thursday, November 20, 2008

November 20, 2008

Now, Now Every Children has a little January jaunt planned: make your winter plans accordingly.
01/09 - Wausau, WI Rockwater 6PM
01/10 - Metamora, IL Johnny's 6PM
01/11 - Chicago, IL Schuba's 6PM
01/12 - St. Louis, MO The Bluebird 7PM
01/13 - Columbia, MO Mojo's 7PM
01/14 - Kansas City, MO The Record Bar 8PM
01/15 - Des Moines, IA The Vaueveille Mews 6PM
01/17 - Lincoln, NE Box Awesome 6PM

And don't forget about their CD release party.
xoxo,
alyssa





Wednesday, November 19, 2008

November 19, 2008

Available now on iTunes!


Patrick, splits-master of the Poison Control Center, has also been up to some shenanigans of epic proportions. Stay tuned.

xoxo,
alyssa

Monday, November 17, 2008

November 17, 2008

One for the Team recently updated their tour schedule (check out the shows page for their recent update,) but while on the road, they keep it awesome by filming video updates.

I think this recent update explains some of the deep and profound workings of Elliot and Ian.


xoxo,
alyssa

Friday, November 14, 2008

November 14, 2008

Haley Bonar is playing a show at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI tonight!
She also recently posted a video documenting her tour with Hayden.




One for the Team added more tour dates in January! But on a sad note, they had to cancel some shows in December. If you're planning on catching them on the road with the rest of the cool kids, check out this updated tour schedule!
11/14 - Tampa, FL Transitions Art Gallery All Ages 6PM
11/15 - Pembroke Planes, FL Talent Farm All Ages 6PM
11/16 - Fort Myers, FL Music Factory All Ages 6PM
11/17 - Orlando, FL Central Stations 6PM
11/18 - Cocoa Beach, FL Chilil Pepper 8PM
11/21 - Vineland, NJ Hangar 84 7PM
11/22 - Brooklyn, NY Downstairs at Europa 6PM
11/24 - Metamora, IL Johnny's Coffee House 6PM
11/25 - Madison, WI The Annex
12/03 - Northfield, MN St. Olaf College 8PM
12/04 - Chicago, IL Beat Kitchen 8PM
12/06 - Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox 8PM canceled
12/08 - St. Louis, MO Bluebird 6PM canceled
12/10 - Kansas City, MO Record Bar 8PM canceled
12/11 - Denver, CO Hi-Dive 6PM canceled
12/14 - Lincoln, NE Box Awesome 7PM canceled
12/15 - Omaha, NE The Waitroom 7PM
12/16 - Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews 6PM
12/17 - Iowa City, IA Picador 8PM
12/19 - Wausau, WI Rockwater 6PM
01/03 - Lexington, KY Al's Bar 8PM
01/07 - New York, NY Heirloom Arts Theatre 7PM
01/08 - Danbury, CT Heirloom Arts Theatre 7PM
01/12 - St. Louis, MO Bluebird 8PM
01/13 - Columbia, MO MoJos 8PM
01/14 - Kansas City, MO Record bar 8PM
01/16 - Moorhead, MN Concordia College 8PM

xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

November 11, 2008

OH NO!

For an unknown reason, Now, Now Every Children is not available on iTunes today, as we originally expected.

However, all online sales for "Cars" will start shipping today!

Hooray!

xoxo,
alyssa

Monday, November 10, 2008

November 10, 2008

From time to time the guys of We All Have Hooks for Hands show up on webisodes of "Vermillion."

Their latest guest starring appearance is pretty hilarious – 9 out of 10 Bowl Appetit connoisseurs agree.



xoxo,
alyssa

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

November 5, 2008

Haley Bonar was featured on the Current TV last week. Check out the video!




xoxo,
alyssa


Monday, November 3, 2008

November 3, 2008

Two Afternoon Records bands, both with new releases due out soon, will be opening for huge/awesome acts that happen to be drifting through the Twin Cities.

First, on November 7th, Spiritual Mansions will opening for Little Joy, the latest project from Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti. Check them out at Station 4 in St. Paul!

Then, Now, Now Every Children will be opening for The Rosebuds at the Turf Club November 16! It will be awesome, check them out!

Oh, and the best news of all ... We All Have Hooks for Hands are finishing up their follow up to 2007's "The Pretender." Details coming soon!

xoxo,
alyssa

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

October 21, 2008

Holy SPIN, Batman!

One for the Team
did an instudio at Spin Magazine last month. They posted it on spin.com today, check it out!


One for the Team
and The Poison Control Center will be playing at the Afternoon Records - Vitriol Independent Promotions CMJ Showcase. Check it out if you're in New York for the Music Marathon - October 22, 12PM at Rehab.


xoxo,
Alyssa

 

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