Porches. "Franklin The Flirt" on Out of Town Films

Exploding In Sound Records + Friends New Year's Eve's Eve (12/30) Party

Ovlov Featured on Breakthru Radio's Serious Business!!

as seen on blip.tv...

Connecticut-based indie rock band OVLOV are, like their Northeast pals in Speedy Ortiz, Grass Is Green, and other Exploding In Sound-affiliated acts, keeping the 90s guitar rock vibe alive. With Dinosaur Jr.-level volume and walls of shoegaze distortion, they've been keeping it heavy since 2008. Fronted by Steve Hartlett (vocals/guitar) and with an evolving/rotating cast of contributors and collaborators (for example, am features guest vocalist Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz on a few tracks), the band is set to keep the melodies and hooks huge as they tear through the underground scene. They stopped by to play some tunes and chat with Travis about transportation options, lovemaking, and music.

Grass Is Green Debut "Vacation 2.0" + Ready "Vacation Vinny" for January (PRE-ORDER NOW)

as seen on Stereogum...

"Boston punk rock band Grass Is Green make spontaneous and angular music, and hinted at a new album when they played the Exploding In Sound CMJ showcase. Their set that night was definitely a sign of good things on the way, and now they’ve officially announced Vacation Vinny and dropped blistering, album-closing single “Vacation 2.0″ which jerks and jumps its way through three thrashy minutes before breaking into a wailing coda. It’s smart as hell but you can still mosh to it, part of why it’s not at all surprising that they’re going on tour with Speedy Ortiz next year.

Vacation Vinny is out 1/14/14 via Exploding In Sound. Pre-order it HERE."



Check out what some of our other favorite sites had to say as well...

+ Impose Magazine
++ Consequence of Sound
+++ Allston Pudding

Ovlov Announce Northeast Dates For January

We're very excited to announce that Ovlov will be heading out on a mini Northeast tour in January with Western MA pals Potty Mouth! Two of New England's finest up-and-coming bands are going on tour together in support of their respective full length debuts. Ovlov have recently been hailed by Billboard as "savvy Connecticut punk trio that marries shredded guitar and flurries of drums with Steve's earnest, almost-wistful vocal cadence". They've also been praised by The New York Times, Spin, and Stereogum, among others.

OVLOV + POTTY MOUTH:

01/03/14 - Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
01/04/14 - Portland, ME @ Space
01/05/14 - Burlington, VT @ Monkey House
01/07/14 - New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine

More Ovlov dates to be announced soon.

Before these shows, be sure to check them out at...

11/16 - Storrs, CT @ Storr's Congregational Church w/ Krill, Sperm Donor, & Langosta
11/24 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott w/ Iron Chic, Awful Man, & People Watchin'
12/12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio w/ Slothrust & PUP

KRILL Join Exploding In Sound Records + Ready New EP

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Boston's mighty, handsome, and spry trio KRILL have joined Exploding In Sound Records for the follow up to their critically acclaimed sophomore album Lucky Leaves.  Already one of our favorite bands, Lucky Leaves took the Krill gents to a new level of awesomeness, thanks to memorable hooks ("Krill, Krill, Krill forever..." anyone?), passionate dissonance (see "Infinite Power") and charm by the boat load (ahem, "Purity of Heart"). You may have read some nice things about the record on sites like Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Noisey, and those are only scratching the surface of one of 2013's best albums.

photo courtesy of Stereogum // Luis Ruiz

Words can barely express just how much we love Krill and Lucky Leaves and now that they have joined the EIS family, well... I could just scream, but that won't come across on these internets. So instead I ask you trust us, trust in Krill, and get ready for the band's upcoming EP, Steve Hears Pile in Malden and Bursts Into Tears, coming out on vinyl/digital early 2014. Will there be a limited edition in some sort of cheese? Only time will tell, but never underestimate them Krill boys... never.

After self releasing their debut Alam No Hris (March 2012) and Lucky Leaves (June 2013) it only felt right to add the Jamaica Plain based trio to the roster, a match made in a strange and glorious heaven. Steve Hears Pile in Malden and Bursts Into Tears (watch as the title just rolls off your tongue) is a loose concept album centered around Steve and Mouth, two characters from "Steve's Mouth," a song by new label mates Pile. The journey begins when Steve and Mouth become aware they are in a Pile song and things get weird, wonderful, and wild from there... but we don't want to give too much away.  Krill continue to put the fun in dysfunction, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Stay tuned for more information, new music, and tour dates galore! Until then, buy yourself a copy of Lucky Leaves and Alam No Hris right now, right HERE.  Krill, Krill, Krill Forever, Krill, Krill, Forever and Ever... and Ever... and Ever.

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Exploding in Sound and Friends at CMJ 2013

Here is a quick and handy guide to where you can find Exploding in Sound Records and friends during CMJ 2013. There are many other great shows, these are just our favorites (and the ones we're directly involved with). Come out, have an amazing time, see some incredible bands. We know you can't make all of these shows, but just be sure not to miss out on our Birthday Party Extravaganza.


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH:

What: Kanine Records presents: Mood Rings, The History of Apple Pie, Valleys, Joanna Gruesome, Beach Day, Bleeding Rainbow, Eagulls, Eternal Summers
Where: Piano's
When: 1 PM

What: NME presents: Theo Verney, Porcelain Raft, Courtney Barnett, Eagulls, Yuck
Where: Glasslands
When: 8 PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH:

What: Brixton Agency & MezzoForte Productions presents: Teen Death, Two Inch Astronaut, Desert Sharks, Midnight Reruns, Wild Adriatic, Kal Marks, Ovlov, Greys, Dads, Pity Sex
Where: The Grand Victory
When: 3:30 PM
More Info: FB event page

What: AudioFemme presents: And The Kids, Clementine & The Galaxy, Dark North, Palehound, Manicanparty, Diamond Bones, Psychic Twin
Where: Spike Hill
When: 12:30 PM
More Info: FB event page

What: Panache Booking presents: Big Ups, Homeshake, Calvin Love, Hunters, Ex-Cult, Speedy Ortiz
Where: 285 Kent
When: 7 PM
More Info: FB event page

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH:

What: The Deli Magazine presents: Tiny Ruins, Ski Lodge, Wilsen, The Belle Game, Total Slacker, TEEN, Spires, Celestial Shore, Palehound
Where: Pianos
When: 7 PM

What: Krill, Porches., Whatever, Dad, Full-Blued, Frankie Cosmos
Where: 1131 Myrtle Ave.
When: 7 PM
More Info: FB event page

What: Gimme Tinnitus & 4EYEZ presents: Advaeta, Psychic Blood, The Flag, EULA, Bleeding Rainbow
Where: Cloud City
When: 7 PM
More Info: FB event page

What: Pitchfork presents: Eleanor Friedberger, Courtney Barnett, Perfect Pussy, Joanna Gruesome, Priests, Speedy Ortiz, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
Where: 285 Kent
When: 7:30 PM


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH:

What: Exploding In Sound Records presents: Krill, Two Inch Astronaut, Grass Is Green, Kal Marks, Palehound, Ovlov, Bad History Month, Porches., Roomrunner, Pile, Speedy Ortiz
Where: Silent Barn
When: 3 PM
More Info: FB event page