Afternoon Records

January 22, 2009

2009-01-22T11:58:00.003-06:00

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.

January 20, 2009

2009-01-20T08:51:00.006-06:00

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!

January 19, 2009

2009-01-19T11:33:00.002-06:00

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.

January 14, 2009

2009-01-14T09:21:00.004-06:00

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.

January 13, 2009

2009-01-13T10:17:00.006-06:00

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.

January 9, 2009

2009-01-09T10:45:00.005-06:00

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.

January 8, 2009

2009-01-08T13:01:00.002-06:00

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

January 7, 2009

2009-01-07T14:02:00.005-06:00

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

January 6, 2009

2009-01-06T17:14:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday Ian.xoxo,
Afternoon Records.

January 5, 2009

2009-01-05T10:41:00.004-06:00

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

January 2, 2009

2009-01-02T07:56:00.004-06:00

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

December 30, 2008

2008-12-30T09:03:00.006-06:00

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

December 29, 2008

2008-12-29T11:50:00.006-06:00

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

December 19, 2008

2008-12-19T10:43:00.018-06:00

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

December 18, 2008

2008-12-18T11:37:00.003-06:00

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

December 17, 2008

2008-12-17T08:32:00.007-06:00

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

December 16, 2008

2008-12-16T07:59:00.004-06:00

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

December 15, 2008

2008-12-15T07:05:00.004-06:00

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

xoxo,
alyssa

December 11, 2008

2008-12-11T10:00:00.004-06:00

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

December 10, 2008

2008-12-10T11:18:00.003-06:00

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

December 9, 2008

2008-12-09T08:49:00.010-06:00

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

December 8, 2008

2008-12-08T08:43:00.004-06:00

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

December 5, 2008

2008-12-05T15:32:00.002-06:00

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

2008-12-05T10:25:00.003-06:00

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

xoxo,
alyssa

December 4, 2008

2008-12-04T06:54:00.003-06:00

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

December 3, 2008

2008-12-03T06:34:00.005-06:00

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

December 2, 2008

2008-12-02T10:36:00.004-06:00

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

December 1, 2008

2008-12-01T11:20:00.005-06:00

Totally buy this record.

xoxo,
Ian

November 24, 2008

2008-11-24T06:13:00.002-06:00

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

November 20, 2008

2008-11-20T11:57:00.007-06:00

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

November 19, 2008

2008-11-19T09:00:00.004-06:00

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

November 17, 2008

2008-11-17T07:24:00.004-06:00

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

November 14, 2008

2008-11-14T12:16:00.004-06:00

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

November 11, 2008

2008-11-11T12:56:00.002-06:00

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

November 10, 2008

2008-11-10T08:21:00.002-06:00

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

November 5, 2008

2008-11-05T21:12:00.003-06:00

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

xoxo,
alyssa

November 3, 2008

2008-11-03T15:22:00.008-06:00

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

October 21, 2008

2008-10-21T13:56:00.003-05:00

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

October 15, 2008

2008-10-15T11:38:00.001-05:00

Big show tomorrow night at the Walker!
xoxo,
Ian

October 14, 2008

2008-10-14T16:29:00.002-05:00

Starting today, Now, Now Every Children are posting a new song every day this week from their new album, "Cars," which will be out on Dec. 9.

One for the Team also announced more tour dates:

10.18 – Wausau, WI @ Rockwater
10.19 – Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub
10.20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose ^
10.22 – New York, NY @ Rehab (CMJ) ^
10.25 – New York, NY @ Rehab (CMJ)
10.26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Brillobox
10.27 – Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
10.28 – Boston, MA @ Middle East
10.29 – Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
11.02 – Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub *
11.03 – Mt. Vernon, IA @ Cornell College *
11.04 – Vote!!
11.05 – Toledo, OH @ Frankie's *
11.06 – Columbus, OH @ Bernies Distillery *
11.07 – Detroit, MI @ the Belmont *
11.08 – Lexington, KY @ Al's Bar *
11.10 – Murfreesboro, TN @ Club 527 #
11.13 – Tarpon Springs, FL @ Neptune Lounge #
11.14 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery #
11.15 – Pembroke Planes, FL @ Talent Farm #
11.16 – Ft. Myers, FL @ Music Factory #
11.21 – Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84 #
11.22 – New York, NY @ Downstairs at Europa #
11.24 – Metamora, IL @ Johnnys Coffee House #
11.25 – Madison, WI @ The Annex #

^=w/So Many Dynamos
*=w/Dressy Bessy
#=w/Asteria and Select Start

xoxo,
Ian

September 30, 2008

2008-09-30T09:23:00.003-05:00

Haley Bonar has added new tour dates, check them out!
10/04 - Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe 9PM
10/05 - Cambridge, MA T.T. the Bear's Place 8PM
10/07 - New York, NY Hiro Ballroom 7PM
10/08 - Brooklyn, NY Union Hall 8PM
10/09 - Indianapolis, IN Radio Radio 8PM
10/10 - Evanston, IL The Space 8PM
10/19 - Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet 8PM
10/20- Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet 8PM
11/01 - Duluth, MN Decc Auditorium 8PM
11/02 - Fargo, ND The Venue 8PM

Spiritual Mansions' Ryan Harris is featured on the cover of this month's Code Magazine. Find pictures of the whole Spiritual Mansions crew when you pick up the entire issue.
Spiritual Mansions have also released the tracklisting for "Touched" their new album due out late 2008!

1. Smart Hurts

2. State Song

3. Perfect Man

4. Lady Cascade

5. Jenny

6. Song for a Liar

7. The Sweeter Side

8. What I Miss the Most

9. Your Something

10. I'm Gonna Break His Heart

11. Three Day Weekend

xoxo,
Alyssa

September 29, 2008

2008-09-30T09:01:00.002-05:00

Last week was another spectacular week on CMJ when One for the Team hit #50 and A Night in the Box hit #136 on the Top 200 charts!

Now, Now Every Children will be playing with Mates of State tonight at the Fine Line! Check it out if you're in town - doors are at 7!

xoxo,
Alyssa

September 19, 2008

2008-09-19T12:23:00.005-05:00

UPDATE!

This week on the CMJ Top 200 One for the Team hit #46 and A Night in the Box climbed to 103!

A Night in the Box will be playing on Cambridge Square all the next week. If you're in the Boston area, check out the sidewalks, and you might hear our favorite banjo.

Haley Bonar will be playing with Andrew Bird in New York City at the Hiro Ballroom. Click here for a full list of tour dates.

xoxo,
Alyssa

September 11, 2008

2008-09-11T08:44:00.006-05:00

Congratulations to The Wars of 1812 for being #4 Picked to Click!

A Night in the Box are about to hit the road and play 5 exclusive dates in Cambridge Square, where they will rock it in the sidewalks for the fans. ANITB will also be celebrating there awesome debut at #144 on this weeks CMJ charts.

The Poison Control Center are joining Dressy Bessy for a stint on their tour later this fall, check out the tour dates and see if you can catch the amazing live version of "Give It A Try" from their newly released "Give It A Try" 7":
10/31 - St. Louis, MO The Duck Room 8PM
11/01 - Kirksville, MO The Dukum Inn 8PM
11/02 - Chicago, IL Abbey Pub 8PM

Who is on PopMatters right now? Oh, Haley Bonar, that's who.

One for the Team fell to a not so shabby #47 on CMJ this week.
Next week they're on tour. Check them out if they're in a city near you.
09/12 - Minneapolis, MN The Whole 6PM
09/14 - Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge 8PM
09/16 - Toledo, OH Frankie's
09/18 - Lakewood, OH Hi Fi Concert Club 8PM
09/20 - Providence, RI The House of Chris 8PM
09/21 - Boston, MA The Church 6PM
09/22 - Danbury, CT Heirloom Arts Theatre 7PM
09/23 - Asbury Park, NJ The Saint 8PM
09/24 - Brooklyn, NY Trash Bar 8PM
09/25 - New York, NY Cake Shop 8PM
09/26 - Pittsburg, PA Smiling Moose 9PM
09/27 - Virginia Beach, VA Club Relevant 8PM
09/29 - Wilson, NC Luna Bean 6PM
09/30 - Chapel Hill, NC Mansion 462 6PM
10/02 - Columbia, MO MOJO's 6PM
10/03 - Kansas, MO Record Bar 8PM
10/05 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room 8PM
10/06 - Vermillion, SD Raziel's 8PM
10/07 - Fargo, ND The Aquarium 8PM
10/08 - Duluth, MN University of Minnesota, Duluth 8PM
10/11 - Northfield, MN Carleton College, The Cave 8PM

Finally, welcome Meredith, our newest, most awesome intern to our Afternoon Records family by sending her an email at info@afternoonrecords.com and saying hi!

xoxo,
Alyssa

September 2, 2008

2008-09-02T16:49:00.005-05:00

It's a Tuesday, and that's James Bond code for a lot of news.

Now, Now Every Children have tracks listed for their upcoming LP, available in November:
1.) Not One, But Two
2.) Everyone You Know
3.) Have You Tried
4.) Sleep Through Summer
5.) Friends With My Sister
6.) In My Chest
7.) Headlights
8.) In The City
9.) We Know Martha Webber
10.) Little Brother
11.) Cars

A Night in the Box's "Write A Letter" ADDED at #14 on the CMJ charts this week, while One for the Team's "Build It Up" climbed the charts to #43 on the Top 200.

A Night in the Box has an upcoming, killer show with The Brass Kings on September 12 at Lee's Liquor Lounge.

There is a real cool show for students in the Minneapolis area on October 16, check out The Walker for a FREE Student event and see Now, Now Every Children, We All Have Hooks For Hands and Crescent Moon is in Big Trouble.And yes. Now is the time to pick up your copy of "Give It A Try" the new Poison Control Center 7".

xoxo,
Alyssa

August 29, 2008

2008-08-29T11:57:00.005-05:00

Well it's about time.

No one is happier than we are to let you know that the PCC 7" "Give It A Try" is now available for sale in the Afternoon Records online store.

xoxo,
Alyssa

August 7, 2008

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xoxo,
Katie

July 29, 2008

2008-07-29T14:01:00.003-05:00

Haley Bonar recieved a 7.1 on Pitchfork! Check out the review here!

July 25, 2008

2008-07-25T17:18:00.005-05:00

Awesome things are happening around Afternoon Records ...
And it's more than Buckwheat getting trapped on our bookshelf ...

For her 6th week on the CMJ Top 200 Radio Charts, Haley Bonar hit #66!

Now, Now Every Children is in today's Star Tribune. Check that out here!

One for the Team will be on tour again next week, check out the dates:
08/01 - Bozeman, MT Filling Station 6PM
08/02 - Spokane, WA Zombie Room 6PM
08/03 - Seattle, WA The Mix 6PM
08/05 - Portland, OR The Know 6PM
08/08 - Hollywood, CA Knitting Factory 6PM
08/09 - Long Beach, CA Blue Cafe 5PM
08/10 - Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction 7PM
08/11 - Las Vegas, NV Rejavanate 5PM
08/12 - Phoenix, AZ Modified Arts 6PM
08/13 - Flagstaff, AZ Hotel Monte Vista 6PM

xoxo,
Alyssa, Ian and Buckwheat.

July 16, 2008

2008-07-16T12:52:00.003-05:00

Haley Bonar charted #45 on the CMJ Top 200 this week! Be sure to pick up a copy of "Big Star," it's amazing.

We All Have Hooks For Hands are running a MySpace special until Monday. This week only, you can pick up "The Pretender" for $5 exclusively on their MySpace page.

xoxo,
Ian

July 14, 2008 Part II

2008-07-14T16:49:00.000-05:00

And! Now, Now Every Children's "Everyone You Know" will be featured on tonight's episode of ABC Family's "The Middleman" at 9 p.m. CST. Check it out!

-Ian

July 14, 2008

2008-07-14T15:29:00.001-05:00

Poison Control Center played 80/30 last week and it was awesome. Check out this video montage, it explains it all. Oh yeah, and go buy all 4 records PCC has out on Afternoon Records.

xoxo,
Ian

July 9, 2009

2008-07-09T15:36:00.003-05:00

The Poison Control Center is going out on tour with Apples in Stereo!
We're excited. They're excited. You should be excited too. Check out the dates!

07/18 - Louisville, KY Headliner's Music Hall 8PM
07/19 - St. Louis, MO Blueberry Hill Duck Room 8PM
07/21 - Iowa City, IA Picador 9PM
07/22 - St. Paul, MN The Turf Club 8PM
07/23 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room 8PM
07/25 - Denton, TX J&J's Pizza
07/26 - Dallas, TX Song Of Hermann Hall 8PM
07/27 - Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room 8PM
07/28 - Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Music Cafe 8PM
07/29 - Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge 8PM
07/30 - Blacksburg, VA The Lantern 9:30PM
07/31 - Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Masonic Temple 8PM
08/01 - Chicago, IL The Beat Kitchen 8PM
08/02 - Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live 8PM

It's SO awesome. Catch them if you can!

xoxo,
Alyssa & Katie

July 7, 2008

2008-07-07T14:17:00.004-05:00

Multiple choice quiz from Afternoon Records.
Which is best?

a.) Haley Bonar will be on KARE 11 Tomorrow, Tuesday July 8 at 10AM.

b.) Now, Now Every Children are going to be on tour! Here are their dates!
07/13 – Madison, WI Café Montmarte
07/16 – Chicago, IL Reggie’s Rock Club
07/18 – Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews
07/19 – Sedalia, MO Twisterz
07/21 – Omaha, NE PS Collective
07/22 – Lincoln, NE Box Awesome
07/26 – Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
08/04 – Missoula, MT The Badlander
08/05 – Spokane, WA Mootsy’s
08/06 – Portland, OR The Know
08/09 – Long Beach, CA The Blue Café
08/13 – Springfield, MO The Outland Ballroom
08/16 – Minneapolis, MN The Beat Coffeehouse

c.) Two of your favorite bands are in the studio, recording again: Mouthful of Bees AND We All Have Hooks for Hands!

d.) Haley Bonar added more tour dates!
07/09 - Madison, WI Wisconsin Union Terrace
07/11 - Minneapolis, MN Orchestra Hall
07/12 - Rochester, MN St. John's Block Party
08/02 - Evenston, IL Space
08/21 - Mears Park, MN Mears Park

e.) Now, Now Every Children have new T-shirts and they're on sale!
(this is a picture of me wearing one ...)
f.) all of the above!

Answer: F! All of the above! (duh.)

xoxo,
Alyssa

July 3, 2008

2008-07-03T12:44:00.005-05:00

Tonight at the MMAA Patio Nights: Battle Royale and We All Have Hooks For Hands! 7 p.m., all ages, $5.

A Night in the Box got a HUGE review in Culture Bully, read it here. Pick up their new record on our Store!

July 1, 2008

2008-07-01T12:14:00.004-05:00

Some very exciting Haley Bonar news today! The first is that "Big Star" found itself on the Star Tribune's "Best New Albums of 2008 (So Far)" list, read the piece on HERE.

But, what is very cool, is that Haley was featured on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" today, listen to the piece HERE.

Above, is Haley's performance in-studio at 89.3 The Current.

More news to come,
Ian

June 26, 2008

2008-06-26T15:56:00.003-05:00

Haley Bonar continues to destroy universes. She charted #55 on the CMJ Top 200 this last week and has been playing great shows on the road with Hayden. Above is her performance of "Ransom" at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR on 6.23.08 (courtesy of Breaking Blog).

Enjoy!

Ian

June 18, 2008

2008-06-18T15:35:00.007-05:00

Haley Bonar was the top debut on the CMJ Top 200 hitting #64 this week! And on the charts for the Coalition of Independent Music Stores Haley was #44 most sold record!

Photo by Dominck Mastrangelo

Looking for a good show? A Night in the Box is hitting the road! Catch them at one of these dates:
06/18 - New York, NY The Delancey 7PM
06/19 - Philadelphia, PA The Millcreek Tavern 9PM
06/24 - Columbus, OH Bernie's Distillery 8PM
06/26 - Green Bay, WI Stir-Ups 8PM
06/27 - St. Paul, MN Turf Club 8PM

And check out the shows page to see when your fave AR bands are on tour!

xoxo,
Alyssa and Katie

June 17, 2008

2008-06-17T19:07:00.002-05:00

Haley Bonar debuted at #64 on the CMJ Top 200 charts today! She's still out on the road, here are her remaining tour dates with Hayden:

06/17 - Tucson, AZ Plush 8PM
06/18 - San Diego, CA The Cabash 8PM
06/20 - Los Angeles, CA The Troubadour 8PM
06/21 - San Francisco, CA Cage du Nord 8PM
06/23 - Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre 8PM
06/24 - Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern 8PM
06/27 - Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural Center 8PM
06/28 - Chicago, IL Schubas 8PM
06/29 - Detroit, MI Magic Bag 8PM

Battle Royale is also out on the road. Check out our SHOWS page for more dates!

xoxo,
Ian

June 16, 2008

2008-06-16T10:32:00.001-05:00

Be sure to check out Haley's tour dates so you can catch her on the road!

xoxo,
Ian

June 12, 2008

2008-06-12T13:59:00.003-05:00

Haley Bonar's "Big Star" has already received over 60 rave reviews world-wide, and it is only two days after it has come out. Tonight will be the crazy celebration in its honor, be sure to be there!

xoxo,
Ian

June 9, 2008

2008-06-09T19:15:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow is "Haley Bonar Day" all around the world. Tomorrow, Haley Bonar's "Big Star" comes out in stores everywhere. It is also available on iTunes and through our online store, click "Store." Seriously, let's talk about this, it is an amazing record.

gooutandbuythisamazingrecord.com,
Ian

June 6, 2008

2008-06-06T17:50:00.005-05:00

2 BIG things!

A NIGHT IN THE BOX CD release show is SUNDAY!
7th Street Entry!
6 PM all ages with Now, Now Every Children & The Wars of 1812
9PM 21+ with Bitch n' Brown and Plastic Chord

Check it out! and celebrate Write A Letter!

Second Big Thing!

POISON CONTROL CENTER is going on tour with Apples In Stereo!
Check out the dates and catch them in a town near you!
07/18 - Louisville, KY Headliner's Music Hall 8PM
07/19 - St. Louis, MO Blueberry Hill Duck Room 8PM
07/22 - St. Paul, MN The Turf Club 8PM
07/23 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room 8PM
07/26 - Dallas, TX Song Of Hermann Hall 8PM
07/27 - Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room 8PM
07/28 - Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Music Cafe 8PM
07/29 - Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge 8PM
07/31 - Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Masonic Temple 8PM
08/02 - Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live 8PM

xoxo,
alyssa

June 5, 2008

2008-06-05T13:05:00.004-05:00

Video update time!

xoxo,
Alyssa

May 27, 2008

2008-05-27T20:39:00.003-05:00

A Night in the Box released their second album "Write A Letter" today!

It's pretty fantastic, so you should pick it up.

xoxo,
alyssa

May 21, 2008

2008-05-21T19:39:00.005-05:00

Like whoah, One for the Team is out on tour. Check out the dates for the first leg of their very special little journey - and catch them if you can!

One for the Team
05/21 - Rockford, IL Kryptonite 8PM
05/22 - Toledo, OH Frankie's 8PM
05/23 - Cleveland, OH Bela Dubby 6PM
05/24 - Worcester, MA Tammany Hall 8PM
05/25 - Broolkyn, NY Sound Fix 5PM
05/26 - Brooklyn, NY Trash Bar 8PM
05/27 - New York, NY Club Midway 8PM
05/28 - Pittsburgh, PA Modern Formations 6PM
05/29 - Chicago, IL Beat Kitchen 8PM
05/30 - Madison, WI High Noon Saloon w/French Kicks 8PM
06/02 - Kansas City, MO The Record Bar w/French Kicks 8PM
06/03 - Columbia, MO Blue Fugue 8PM
06/04 - Lincoln, NE Box Awesome 6PM
06/05 - Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews 6PM
06/06 - Vermillion, SD Castle Hooks 8PM
06/07 - Fargo, ND The Nestor 6PM
07/23 - 08/13: West Coast Tour

xoxo,
alyssa

May 16, 2008

2008-05-16T10:55:00.002-05:00

Now, Now Every Children are featured on the front page of MySpace Deutschland for the next week! Their video, "Friends With My Sister," is super cool -- check it out below, or go straight to the source HERE.

Video for "Friends With My Sister".

xoxo,
Ian

May 16, 2008

2008-05-16T04:37:00.001-05:00

We would like to publicly welcome the newest member of the Afternoon workforce: Design Intern Katie. Please send your harassing emails to info@afternoonrecords.com.

Favorites:
Band on label: Battle Royale
Food: Granola and Yogurt
Movie: Life Aquatic
Cartoon: Rocko's Modern Life

Un-Favorites:
Worms
Unrinsed Dishes

Ian

May 15, 2008

2008-05-15T15:31:00.002-05:00

Haley Bonar will be releasing her new album "Big Star" on June 12th, with a huge party at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis.

Indie Tickets is proud to be offering a special giveaway to anyone planning on attending this show. Everyone who purchases an advance ticket will automatically be entered to win a fabulous package courtesy of Afternoon Records including;

* A copy of the brand new Haley Bonar record; "Big Star"
* An autographed tour poster

Be sure to get your tickets now, as this special night will likely sell out.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

June 12 (Thursday)
Afternoon Records and 89.3 The Current Presents
HALEY BONAR
Mystery Palace
Jeremy Messersmith

May 12, 2008

2008-05-12T20:40:00.002-05:00

Poison Control Center are on the road again, but this time are with fellow road warriors Head of Femur and Heavenly States.

Here are their dates, gotta catch them live:

05/14 - Fargo, ND The Aquarium 9PM
05/15 - Minneapolis, MN The Uptown Bar 9PM
05/16 - Chicago, IL Scubas 9PM
05/17 - Dubuque, IA Busted Lift 9PM
05/18 - Iowa City, IA The Yacht Club 6PM
05/19 - Lincoln, NE Box Awesome 8PM
05/20 - Omaha, NE The Waiting Room 8PM
05/21 - Denver, CO Bender's Tavern 8PM
05/22 - Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court 8PM
05/23 - Nampa, ID Flying M Coffeegarage 8PM
05/24 - Portland, OR Towne Lounge 9PM
05/26 - Missoula, MT The Badlander 9PM
05/27 - Bozemand, MT The Filling Station 9PM
05/30 - Minneapolis, MN The Nomad Pub 10PM
05/31 - Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews 5:30PM & 10PM
07/04 - Des Moines, IA 80/35 Fest w/The Flaming Lips 5PM

xoxo,
Ian

May 8, 2008

2008-05-08T15:27:00.001-05:00

A race to the death. The brand new Now, Now Every Children EP, "In The City," is finally here. We are shipping them right now, so order your copy before they are all gone!

xoxo,
Ian, Alyssa, Cacie, Brad and Ryan

May 1, 2008

2008-05-01T23:03:00.005-05:00

Happy May Day Everybody! For your listening pleasure, here is "May Day" by Aneuretical.

Aneuretical - "May Day"

May Day! Ahahahah!
Ian

April 30, 2008

2008-04-30T18:05:00.001-05:00

Check out the new Now, Now Every Children for "Friends with My Sister" off of the "Not One, But Two" EP (available only on our store and iTunes).

To the moon!
Ian

April 29, 2008

2008-04-29T15:46:00.001-05:00

Parties,
Ian

April 23, 2008

2008-04-23T11:43:00.001-05:00

5 Year Party on Sunday!
Ian

April 12, 2007

2008-04-12T10:59:00.000-05:00

Stellar news for the world!

If you want 2 free tickets to the Afternoon Records 5 Year party at First Avenue on April 27, all you have to do is buy ANY Afternoon Records release from our online store. We'll send you the record and we'll send you the tickets.

You will have a fun time, here are the bands that you will enjoy:

A Night in the Box
Mouthful of Bees
Haley Bonar
Poison Control Center
We All Have Hooks for Hands
The Battle Royale

Visit our Store!

See you on April 27!

xoxo,
Alyssa and Ian

April 7, 2008

2008-04-07T17:32:00.002-05:00

Visit our YouTube Channel HERE!

48 Degrees!
Ian and Alyssa

April 4, 2008

2008-04-04T15:28:00.004-05:00

Behold, Now, Now Every Children Video Update #6.5. It's fresh, it's real. NNEC's new EP, "In The City," will be out April 29 -- yes, we pushed it back, but it's so that we can make it extra good. So, if you have pre-ordered an EP, you'll have to sit tight for just a little while longer, our apologies.

The Wars of 1812 are partying tonight at the Varsity Theater in honor of their new record. Go if you can, otherwise, you are just silly.

Snack Pack Attack,
Ian

April 2, 2008

2008-04-02T15:00:00.003-05:00

Juice Magazine gave Poison Control Center a video camera. And this is what happened, click HERE.

The Wars of 1812 have been featured in all sorts of crazy press this week. Check out the Press page for more details and be sure to check out the CD Release Show on Friday at the Varsity Theater.

The Battle Royale charted #164 in their 11th week on the CMJ Top 200 charts.

snuggles,
Ian

March 31, 2008

2008-03-31T15:45:00.002-05:00

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

2008-03-27T10:38:00.003-05:00

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

2008-03-25T15:59:00.002-05:00

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

2008-03-24T17:42:00.003-05:00

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

2008-03-20T12:47:00.004-05:00

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

2008-03-18T21:55:00.004-05:00

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

2008-03-11T14:05:00.004-05:00

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

2008-03-06T13:31:00.000-06:00

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

2008-03-05T12:48:00.006-06:00

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

2008-03-03T11:07:00.003-06:00

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

2008-03-01T13:28:00.003-06:00

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

xoxo,
AR Party People

February 27, 2008

2008-02-27T16:04:00.005-06:00

Two bits of news today.

The first bit is that the Battle Royale are still killing it on the CMJ Top 200 charts, charting #61 in their 6th week on the charts yesterday.

And, here is a hilarious video introducing Crescent Moon is in Big Trouble, their EP release party is March 6 at the Bryant-Lake Bowl, check it out.

xoxo,
Ian

February 25, 2008

2008-02-25T11:29:00.004-06:00

The Battle Royale are the "Band of the Week" at What To Wear During An Orange Alert this week. The awesome blog just posted a strangely insightful interview with the band, check it out HERE.

xoxo,
Ian

February 24, 2008

2008-02-24T08:19:00.000-06:00

This is our first AR Video Update and we are totally frazzies about it.

xoxo,
Ian, Cacie, Brad and Katie

February 23, 2008

2008-02-23T02:43:00.002-06:00

Oh gosh, here is another Now, Now Every Children video from their performance at the Triple Rock Social Club last night with Say Hi To Your Mom.

xoxox2,
Ian

February 22, 2008

2008-02-23T02:38:00.001-06:00

Here is a little clip of "Little Brother" from Now, Now Every Children's EP Release Party last weekend. Pretty radical.

xoxo,
Ian

February 19, 2008

2008-02-19T16:21:00.003-06:00

Now, Now Every Children's "Not One, But Two" EP is now out! Yey! Hit our store to pick up your copy.

Also, The Battle Royale keep climbing the Hype Machine Popular chart with "Notbooks," as of this exact moment, they are at #18, which is beyond cool. Check it out HERE.

CMJ News:

- The Battle Royale charted #54 in their 5th week on the CMJ Top 200 charts.

- I, Colossus charted #196 in their 9th week on the CMJ Top 200 charts.

xoxo,
Ian

February 18,2007

2008-02-18T10:34:00.005-06:00

Chicago's Hear Ya Blog just posted a great live session of Poison Control Center. Here are the live tracks available for download, "Camille Claudelle" and "When We Break Down" are particularly awesome:

Download: Poison Control Center - "Camille Claudelle" (Live at Hear Ya)
Download: Poison Control Center - "When We Break Down" (Live at Hear Ya)
Download: Poison Control Center - "The Thinker" (Live at Hear Ya)
Download: Poison Control Center - "Thrill" (Live at Hear Ya)
Download: Poison Control Center - "Pop Gun Pow" (Live at Hear Ya)

The Battle Royale's "Notebooks" is currently climbing Hype Machine's Most Popular Chart and, at the moment, it's floating around #32. So tune into the Hype Machine HERE to give the new single a listen.

AND! The new Now, Now Every Children EP will be out tomorrow! Remember now, it's only available online (directly through our Store, NNEC's MySpace page, iTunes, Amazon, etc.).

Happy President's Day. If you can guess who my favorite President is, I'll send you a free CD of your choice. Email your submissions to ian@afternoonrecords.com.

xoxo,
Ian

February 16, 2008

2008-02-16T10:56:00.000-06:00

Tonight, Now, Now Every Children and Poison Control Center are performing at the Beat in Minneapolis in honor of Now, Now Every Children's EP! Yey! The Now, Now crew made an update that includes the details below. Hope to see you there!

xoxo,
Ian

February 13, 2008

2008-02-13T13:06:00.002-06:00

CMJ News:
The Battle Royale charted #35 on the CMJ Top 200 in their 4th week on the charts and I, Colossus charted #115 on the CMJ Top 200 in their 8th week on the charts.

xoxo,
Ian

February 12, 2008

2008-02-12T12:02:00.000-06:00

Now, Now Every Children will be celebrating the release of their first EP this Saturday (Feb. 16) at the Beat in Minneapolis with Poison Control Center. The "Not One, But Two EP" is now available at our store!

The Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble EP will also be celebrated with a release party at the Bryant-Lake Bowl on March 6, so stay tuned for details on this release.

xoxo,
Ian