XTP 003: Zoe Boekbinder – Darling Specemins

Extropian Records — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:42:27 +0000

Extropian’s 3rd release Darling Specimens is out October 5!
Pre-order and preview the album HERE

Car on the Moon CD Release – 9/3/11

Extropian Records — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:10:35 +0000

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What a beautiful night. Car on the Moon introduced their new album to a pumped hometown crowd at Rock Shop on September 3rd. It was also the first time I got to see their newest member, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Sylvia Chen. More than ever the chemistry on stage was palatable. The band has grown so much over the last year finalizing their album and arranging the songs for the stage. Banjo, accordion, toy piano, ukelele and household kitchen implements all featured prominently in their eclectic sound. Car on the Moon’s music feels homemade and sweetly vulnerable. We are so proud to have their debut as our second release. If you haven’t heard to the album yet, definitely do your neocortex a favor and listen…

Buy Car on the Moon’s Self Titled debut on iTunes.
photos by Joe Grimaldi

XTP002: Car on the Moon

Extropian Records — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:15:32 +0000

We are proud to announce Extropian Records’ second release: Car on the Moon, S/T, due September 6, 2011.

Recap: Our First Release

Extropian Records — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:18:38 +0000

The Lisps at The Rock Shop

On May 20, 2011, Extropian Records shared an incredible evening with our dear friends, The Lisps. We were also privileged enough to be graced with their friends, The Fancy and Schwervon!, during their album release party at Brooklyn’s The Rock Shop. Playing to a capacity crowd, all three bands were heartwarming, sincere, and brilliant. Moreover, each bands unique style was captivating, drawing the respect of an incredibly attentive-audience. The energy that night built to an atmospheric crescendo and reached a gregarious peak when Michael Cerveris and the cast of Futurity (The Lisps’ musical) graced the stage along side The Lisps. Furthermore, César, Sammy, Eric, and Lorenzo owned the stage like it was their own living room, sharing an intimacy, banter, and vulnerability not often found in public spaces.

In addition to the amazing music, May 20 marked the dawn of our humble little label. We had some information, we talked, and we listened. Most of all, we were inspired by the amazing feedback and terrific ideas that people had to share with us. The support we received from musicians and fans alike was extraordinary and it made it clearer than ever that our nonprofit model holds tremendous promise. We believe labels are as important as ever; it’s how they operate that needs to change. It is our belief that a label conceived for the distinct purpose of serving its artists, serves music, culture at large, and advances the human state. It seems that many of you feel the same.

Merch Table

The community created within the confines of the Rock Shop’s four walls, albeit temporary will not be forgotten anytime soon. This weekend brought the vision of Extropian Records to life, and speaking personally, it was one of the most inspirational evenings of my life. Please help us sustain the community by taking a minute to enjoy The Fancy, Schwervon!, and The Lisps and share their brilliance with a friend. Finally, if you feel so inclined, share a word about our mission-driven, recording label with someone you know. We are building more than a label; we are building a movement in an emerging musical frontier. As with all movements, we depend on our community to usher our way forward.

Thank you,
Justin

Are We at the Movies

Extropian Records — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:35:10 +0000

Our First Video!!! Can you feel it?

The Lisps have painstakingly put together this amazing video in advance of their new record due in a mere two weeks. Watch it, enjoy it, and come to the CD Release show on May 20 at The Rock Shop in Brooklyn.

The Lisps – Are We at the Movies? from The Lisps on Vimeo.

The Lisps Album Release and Extropian Launch Party – May 20th

Extropian Records — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:46:36 +0000

@ The Rock Shop
249 Fourth Ave.

TICKETS

w/ Schwervon! and The Fancy
Special guests Michael Cerveris and the FUTURITY Cast

RSVP on Facebook!

Here we go!

Extropian Records — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:52:35 +0000

Greetings from Extropian!

We have been working hard all year on our first 2 releases The Lisps’ “Are We at the Movies” and Car on the Moon’s Self Titled Debut.

The Lisps CD Release will take place at Rock Shop on May 20.

And Car on The Moon’s debut will be announced very soon!