March 31, 2008

The Wars of 1812 will be celebrating the release of their new record this Friday at the Varsity Theater. Drop everything you are doing and party.

It's snowing hardcore,
Ian

March 27, 2008

Haley Bonar "Big Star" announcement:



Haley Bonar's new record, "Big Star" (AR044), will be released nationwide on June 3 and we will be throwing a CD Release Party - that you should all come to - on June 12 at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minn.

More news to come.

xoxo,
Ian

March 25, 2008

The Poison Control Center received a happy little mention on Pitchfork today in regards to their May tour with Head of Femur and The Heavenly States. Check out the Shows page for more details.

Now, Now Every Children are playing tonight with Beach House at the 7th St. Entry, check it out if you're able.

CMJ News: The Battle Royale charted #138 on the CMJ Top 200 in their 10th week on the charts.

xoxo,
Ian

March 24, 2008

Yey! Here are the details for the 5-Year Anniversary Party:

89.3 The Current Presents the Afternoon Records Five Year Anniversary Party at the First Avenue Mainroom.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

MOUTHFUL OF BEES
A NIGHT IN THE BOX
HALEY BONAR
POISON CONTROL CENTER
WE ALL HAVE HOOKS FOR HANDS
THE BATTLE ROYALE

Doors open at 4:00 p.m (note the early doors), music starts at 4:30 p.m. with BR, the show is All Ages and is only $6. 6 bands = $6. Awesome.

If you are commuting from far away to see the show, send us an email at info@afternoonrecords.com and we'll help you get into the show!

xoxo
Ian

March 20, 2008

Here are two great video clips from the Poison Control Center's last tour. These two are from their performance at the Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa. "When We Break Down" is one of my all time favorites.

Poison Control Center - "Don't Go" (Live at the Vaudeville Mews)



Poison Control Center - "When We Break Down" (Live at the Vaudeville Mews)



xoxo,
Ian

March 19, 2008

The Wars of 1812's brand spankin' new record is now out and for sale online and in stores pretty much everywhere. Remember, we are celebrating the release of this killer record on April 4th at the Varsity Theater. To learn more about these cutie pies, click over on their band page.

Furthermore, Puddlegum ran a great review of the record HERE, it's pretty rad.

CMJ News:

The Battle Royale charted #91 in their 9th week on the CMJ Top 200 charts.

xoxo,
Ian

March 11, 2008

Now, Now Every Children are currently recording their second EP and have made another ridiculous video update. This one is heavy on the Hannah Montana, so you know it's good.

Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble received write-ups from the Star Tribune, City Pages, the Onion, and the Daily Iowan this week, check out the Press page for links to each article.

All of the details with Haley Bonar's new record, "Big Star," are getting ironed out and we'll have those to you asap. It looks like the release will be the end of May - so stay tuned.

Poison Control Center just added 20 tour dates to their Spring as they head out on tour with Heavenly States and Head of Femur. Check out the shows page for details.

One for the Team is heading into the studio for the next two weeks to record our second record. More to come on that.

Last, but certainly not least, it's Alyssa's birthday!! If you want to send her birthday wishes (which you should), email them to info@afternoonrecords.com.

xoxo,
Ian

March 6, 2008

Now, Now Every Children is Paramorefans.com's "Band of the Month." Pretty cool, check it out HERE.

Be sure to check out the Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble release show tonight at the Bryant-Lake Bowl.

xoxo,
Ian

March 5, 2007

A few things for you today!

First, tomorrow night is the Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble EP Release party at the Bryant-Lake Bowl. Be sure to get there early, because it will be hard to get in. The City Pages A-Listed the event, read the article HERE.

Ela is performing at the Nomad Friday night with Hallelujah to the Hills, check the flier below for information.



Lastly, the Battle Royale charted #95 on the CMJ Top 200 in their 7th week on the charts.

xoxo,
Ian

March 3, 2008

Thursday night party for the brand new Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble EP. Bryant-Lake Bowl, be there or be lame.

xoxo,
Ian

March 1, 2008

From the archives, a Saturday special video featuring a performance of "May Day" at Aneuretical's second to last show.

xoxo,
AR Party People