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Nathan Bowles: Plainly Mistaken (PoB-043)

Bowles extends his acclaimed banjo and percussion practice into the full-band realm for the first time, showcasing both delicate solo meditations and smoldering, swinging ensemble explorations featuring Casey Toll (Jake Xerxes Fussell, Mt. Moriah) on double bass and Rex McMurry (CAVE) on drums. As he considers the cycles of deceit and self-deception that shape both our personal and political lives, a mixed mood of melancholy and merriment permeates Bowles’s own compositions as well as the interpretive material.

PoB + TiM = Trouble in Paradise.

Trouble in Mind and PoB, in cooperation with the venerable Chicago venue the Empty Bottle, are proud to present Trouble in Paradise, a three-day festival (Sept. 13-15) showcasing a simpatico sampling of both record labels’ critically acclaimed and wide-ranging international rosters. The lineup, which features an array of artists including The Weather Station, Gun Outfit, Nap Eyes, Itasca, James Elkington, JX Fussell & Nathan Bowles, among many others, explores the shared terrain between the respective realms of one label named for a classic blues song and another named for a Melville story.

James Elkington Announces Fall Tour Supporting Jeff Tweedy.

Since the release of last year’s Wintres Woma, James Elkington has been touring consistently with the likes of The Weather Station, Joan Shelley, and The Sea and Cake, plus a headline tour of the EU, and the odd support slot for Jeff Tweedy or Wilco. Before playing select shows in July, including opening for The War On Drugs, the Chicago-based guitarist announces a fall tour supporting Jeff Tweedy, including dates with the venerable Jake Xerxes Fussell.

Catch Jennifer Castle & The Weather Station on Tour This Fall.

Jennifer Castle is announcing her first tour in support of her stunning new album Angels of Death. In tandem with today’s announcement and Toronto’s Historic Massey Hall celebrating 124 years, Jennifer Castle is presenting a Live at Historic Massey Hall video, featuring interview and performance footage, including a brand new, otherwise unrecorded song. The Weather Station returns to the road this fall as well, including many dates with Castle.

PoB Spring Cleaning Sale! 20% Off Everything Through July 4th.

Honeysuckle and jasmine are rampant, allergens are flourishing, and we need to make room for new releases in our stacks. Shop PoB through July 4th and enter coupon code SPRING during checkout for 20% off everything. (Against our better judgment and contrary to common sense, this also includes products that are already on sale.)

Jennifer Castle’s Angels of Death Heard on High Today.

Jennifer Castle’s sublime new album Angels of Death is in shops and streaming today. Have you heard the Angels on high? Don’t let the Muses catch you in the news. Read on for the heavenly choir of critical acclaim from Uncut, Aquarium Drunkard, MOJO, the Associated Press, and more.