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Good people of the Internet,

Greetings again from Comedy Minus One, an independent record label. Our second release came out yesterday and we have a bunch of equally exciting news to pass your way.



cmo004 oxford collapse "the hann-byrd ep" 12"

Our second physical release, a 12" by Sub Pop recording artist Oxford Collapse called "The Hann-Byrd Ep" was released on June 10th. Five exclusive new songs, including an OMD cover and a superfluous remix!

Christened "The Hann-Byrd Ep" in honor of actor/statesman Adam Hann-Byrd, this extended-player (limited to 500 vinyl copies and unlimited digital downloads) sinks its hooks in early and never lets go, classic Collapse style. However, it makes periodic stops for campfire sing-a-longs (�Genetic Engineering�), teary-eyed ruminations on loves lost and gained (�Amongst Friends�), authentic grandstanding (�Bikini As Hole�), and salty-aired tomfoolery over the course of its 20 minute running time.

"The Hann-Byrd Ep" continues Oxford Collapse�s dedication to providing consistently creative and interesting quality pop music at slightly better-than-average prices. Visit the Comedy Minus One site for a free mp3 of the song "Amongst Friends." You can order a copy at the Comedy Minus One on-line store. Don't miss out!



cmo005 bottomless pit "congress" digital download

We're also doing the digital distribution for a self-released 12" by Bottomless Pit called "Congress," which is now available on all digital platforms from iTunes and eMusic on down. We are also accepting pre-orders of physical copies of this record, which will ship in mid-July. Reserve a copy in the Comedy Minus One store. "Congress" has four new Bottomless Pit songs that continue the tradition formed with the release of the group's highly-acclaimed 2007 debut "Hammer of the Gods." Check the Comedy Minus One site for a free mp3 of the song "Fish Eyes."



cmo001 bottomless pit "hammer of the gods" cd

Will it ever end? The positive reviews still don't stop for Bottomless Pit's "Hammer of the Gods." Since we last spoke, Coke Machine Glow gave the record a rave, calling it "outright resplendent, a thunderous piece of musicianship...the type of mountainously consistent work we pine for."

Pitchfork rewarded the record with an 8.3 and a "recommended" tag, saying the album was "as fine a debut as folks could hope for."

Alternative Press named Bottomless Pit to its "100 Bands You Need To Know In 2008."

Other quotes to draw from:

"An exceptional extension to the Silkworm pedigree." - Skyscraper

"The themes are heavy and the music is just as remarkable." - 75 Or Less

"This album is a great argument for rock as serious art" - Snog Fever

"Another high-water mark for a band that has matured at its own pace." - Time Out Chicago

"Album of the year." - Questionable Content

"I can�t recommend picking up this album enough." - Built on a Weak Spot

"I highly recommend this darkly and dryly spectacular Lp." - Village Voice

Bottomless Pit is the group formed by erstwhile Silkworm members Tim Midgett and Andy Cohen. They are joined by longtime friends Chris Manfrin (Seam) and Brian Orchard (.22).

"Hammer of the Gods" is soulful, emotionally intense, and often transcendent postpunk that is as inviting as it is bracing. The record is also available from all major digital download services, including iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody.

To order "Hammer of the Gods" please visit the Comedy Minus One store. In addition to the standard compact disc release of this great record, we also have a double 12" pressing self-released by the band for sale.



See Bottomless Pit live:

Friday, June 13th @ The Alley - Highwood, Illinois with The Effigies
Friday, July 11th @ Knitting Factory - New York City, New York with The Kadane Brothers
Saturday, July 12th @ Middle East - Boston, Massachusetts with The Kadane Brothers & Chris Brokaw
Sunday, July 13th @ Divan Orange - Montreal, Quebec with The Kadane Brothers
Monday, July 14th @ Sneaky Dee's - Toronto, Ontario with The Kadane Brothers
Thursday, July 17th @ KEXP (4:00 pm ET) with The Kadane Brothers
Thursday, July 17th @ Schuba's - Chicago, Illinois with The Kadane Brothers
Friday, July 18th @ TBD - Madison, Wisconsin with The Kadane Brothers
Saturday, July 19th @ 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, Minnesota with The Kadane Brothers



See Oxford Collapse live:

Wednesday, June 11th - Bear's Place - Bloomington, Indiana with Frightened Rabbit
Thursday, June 12th - Empty Bottle - Chicago, Illinois with Frightened Rabbit
Friday, June 13th - The Terrace - Madison, Wisconsin with Frightened Rabbit
Saturday, June 14th - The Waiting Room - Omaha, Nebraska with Frightened Rabbit
Sunday, June 15th - Hi Dive - Denver, Colorado with Frightened Rabbit
Tuesday, June 17th - Badlander - Missoula, Montana
Wednesday, June 18th - Nectar Lounge - Seattle, Washington with Frightened Rabbit
Thursday, June 19th - Holocene - Portland, Oregon with Frightened Rabbit
Saturday, June 21st - The Independent - San Francisco, California with Frightened Rabbit
Sunday, June 22nd - Roxy Theater - Los Angeles, California with Frightened Rabbit
Monday, June 23rd - Casbah - San Diego, California with Frightened Rabbit
Tuesday, June 24th - The Rhythm Room - Phoenix, Arizona with Frightened Rabbit
Thursday, June 26th - The Mohawk - Austin, Texas with Frightened Rabbit
Friday, June 27th - One-Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, Louisiana with Frightened Rabbit
Saturday, June 28th - Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, Georgia with Frightened Rabbit
Monday, June 30 - Black Cat - Washington, DC with Frightened Rabbit
Tuesday, July 1 - TT The Bears - Boston, Massachusetts with Frightened Rabbit
Wednesday, July 2 - Southpaw - Brooklyn, New York with Frightened Rabbit



Our busy 2008 involves five Silkworm-related records made available for the first time in digital form. These titles all appeared on digital platforms on June 1st, 2008. There's a free mp3 for each record on the Comedy Minus One web site. Enjoy.

cmo006 silkworm "libertine" digital download

In our opinion, the best record of the 1990s. Originally released by El Recordo in 1994.

cmo007 silkworm "chokes!" digital download

The digital release of "Chokes!", the final studio recordings from Silkworm, recorded during 2005 with Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago. Issued on Cd by 12XU. The EP's 6th track, a cover of "Spanish Harlem Incident," was performed by The Crust Brothers (Michael Dahlquist, vocals, Andy Cohen, drums, Tim Midgett, guitar, Stephen Malkmus, guitar) on 12/31/00, at Seattle's Crocodile Cafe.

cmo008 tim midgett "it goes like this" digital download

A solo Ep by Tim Midgett of Silkworm, originally released in 2002 as part of Three Lobed Recordings' "Purposeful Availment" Cd subscription series.Three of these songs show up in full band form on Silkworm records.

cmo009 ein heit "the lightning and the sun" digital download

Silkworm was originally formed back in 1987 out of the ashes of Ein Heit, a band fronted by Mr. J.K. Manlove. This 1997 album reunited the present Silkworm with Joel Phelps.

cmo010 the crust brothers "marquee mark" digital download

A live recording of a December 1997 show at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle by The Crust Brothers - a band formed by Stephen Malkmus and the three members of Silkworm.



cmo002 the karl hendricks trio "the world says" digital download
cmo003 the karl hendricks rock band "buick electra" digital download
cmo011 the karl hendricks trio "a gesture of kindness" digital download

There's one more Karl Hendricks trick up our sleeve, appearing on digital platforms in mid-July, The Karl Hendricks Trio's brilliant 1995 album "A Gesture of Kindness." Remastered, with two songs from the "Coming In September" single added for good measure. Originally pressed on Cd by Fiasco, and then later Spirit of Orr. A free mp3 can be found here.

Comedy Minus One also has a MySpace presence for those of you who dig such things. More frequent bursts of news can be found there. Hurrah.

Members of the press and music bloggers are encouraged to get in touch for promotional copies of these releases or if you want to write anything about what we're forming.

Stores and distributors are welcome to contact us about stocking these titles. Comedy Minus One is distributed directly through Carrot Top, Matador Direct and Revolver. Canadians can try F.A.B. or Scratch.

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Jon Solomon
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