Mega Bog (the world-inhabiting moniker of song-animator Erin Birgy) presents a new, David Wojnarowicz-inspired single/video, “Weight of the Earth, on Paper,” off of her forthcoming album, Life, and Another, out July 23rd (vinyl out August 27th).
Watch Mega Bog’s surreal “Station to Station” video and pre-order the Life, and Another LP, CD, digital album, and/or limited-edition photo and lyrics book. Use coupon code LIFE for 25% off the Bog’s previous album Dolphine, only from the PoB webstore.
Our friend David Lee, whose work was the subject of the very first Paradise of Bachelors release, passed away this weekend. David was an inspiring songwriter, musician, producer, and entrepreneur; a steadfast supporter of other artists; and an exceedingly caring, gentle person. Without his story we might not be doing the work we do; the label might not exist.
Following last month’s release of moonshining ballad “Copper Kettle,” Jake Xerxes Fussell is back with “Hills of Mexico,” a wistful and timely interpretation of a traditional 19th c. ballad about going to Mexico to work the cattle drive as a vaquero, and the hardships and insecurity of underemployment and migrant work.
Following last month’s release of moonshining ballad “Copper Kettle,” Jake Xerxes Fussell is back with “Hills of Mexico,” a wistful and timely interpretation of a traditional 19th c. ballad about going to Mexico to work the cattle drive as a vaquero, and the hardships and insecurity of underemployment and migrant work.
We’re pleased to share some new music—about bootleg whiskey—from the great Jake Xerxes Fussell, his first since the critically acclaimed 2019 album Out of Sight (and featuring the same band, including Nathan Bowles on drums.) Download or stream his brand-new single “Copper Kettle,” and read Jake’s reflections about the song and its history. Drink a long draught down with Jake (check the guy’s track record).
In celebration of the three-year anniversary of the release of Red River Dialect’s miraculous Broken Stay Open Sky (2018), songwriter David Morris is sharing the stunning solo demos he recorded in advance of the album, including three otherwise unheard tracks. For a limited time, every Bandcamp download of this digital-only album includes a coupon to pick up BSOS on any format at half price.
In celebration of Krampus Day, Repeal Day, and ten years of PoB, all items in our website & Bandcamp stores—no exceptions—will be discounted 25% through Tue., Dec. 15th when you use coupon code KRAMPUS during checkout. Thanks for your support, and happy holidays. Get your motors running…
Happy Thanksgiving. Today is the 10th anniversary of the first PoB release, Said I Had a Vision: Songs & Labels of David Lee, 1960-1988. When we first started this work, we had no idea we’d be doing it a decade later, and in such a radically transformed landscape. But we’re still here and thankful, today as always, for the opportunity to collaborate with artists we love. Thanks for your support and your ears; we’ll keep listening and telling long stories and hope that you will too.
Following last month’s digital release, Jennifer Castle’s exquisite album Monarch Season manifests in its physical incarnations today, November 20th, alighting in shops worldwide, via Paradise of Bachelors and our friends at Idée Fixe. You can stream or download the whole album now and buy the vinyl LP and/or CD; all preorders have shipped.
