#spintonic

By Mandy McGee

Spinto Band has announced several shows coming up with mewithoutYou on the east coast. If you are in any of those areas I highly recommend you see them; they put on a fantastic live show.

Aug 16-The Met w/ mewithoutYou Pawtucket, RI

Aug 17-Pearl Street w/ mewithoutYou Northampton, MA

Aug 18-Higher Ground w/ mewithoutYou Burlington, VT

Aug 19-Port City Music Hall w/ mewithoutYou Portland, ME

Aug 20-Great Scott w/ mewithoutYou Allston, MA

By Mandy McGee

Delaware's Spinto Band has done it again! I've been listening to Cool Cocoon, their fourth album, non-stop since its February 4th release.  It is a unique departure from their previous work while retaining all of the energy that we know and love. Their talent still blows my mind. 

Cool Cocoon is well crafted indie pop, carefully constructed melodies and emotional lyrics wrapped up in eclectic compositions. Nice and Nicely Done and Moonwink were both very pop, danceable, and had NES sound bites that made me so happy! They were goofy and mature at the same time and made me think about the happy times I had in my childhood (mostly of playing video games). Shy Pursuit felt like a great follow up album to the previous two. They played around with more sounds, instruments and ways to record. The album was all over the place pulling from different eras, being one of the most eclectic albums I have heard; it was still very cohesive. Cool Cocoon is similar but much more melodic and calming. Songs like "Memo," "Look Away," "Static," and "Enemy" are soft and peaceful. The poppy songs that will put a spring in your step are "Amy + Jen," "What I Love," "She Don't Want Me" and "Na Na Na." My personal favourite is "Shake It Off" which is the track that starts the album. It is complete with low end piano sounds, Nick Krill's crooning voice, and thoughtful lyrics. It is very catchy and sets a great tone for the rest of the album. I am very happy to hear Joey Hobson singing again. He pulls out his beautiful vibrating vocals on "Memo" and "Static." Both songs are reminiscent of the band Built to Spill. This album definitely takes you on an emotional journey through love, heartache and dreams. It ends with the soothing cabaret-like beats, 50's swing guitar, and the harmonious vocals of Thomas Hughes.

Cool Cocoon is the most mature album Spinto Band has released. You can really hear from album to album their songs and they way the record them has gotten tighter and more inventive. They record everything themselves in their home studio for Spintonic Records. If you are a fan already you will like this album. If you are just starting out listening to Spinto Band I recommend listening to all of their albums (of course I would recommend that, they are awesome). If you like bands like Built to Spill, Sufjan Stevens and the Beatles you will like this album. Earlier recordings definitely have a Bishop Allen feel. The one thing you can also count on with Spinto Band is consistent poppy songs that are quirky and fun. I honestly can say I think they are one of the best bands out there. They stay true to who they are and are unique in their own way. I will also say that everything I have ever heard from this band sounds particularly crafted and deliberate. They know what they are doing.They are not just another indie pop band.

Spinto Band Website

By Mandy McGee

I was not on the internet much today but I managed to pop on and find a few things that I want to share with you. 

Emerald City Comic Con is a little over a month away and all of us nerds are gearing up. Espionage Cosmetics is one of my favourite places to get make-up. This year they are running an ECCC special. If you pre-order the new EC Collector's Edition you will get a Lady Espionage poster from their latest promo. The collection will be available exclusively at ECCC, but if you can't make it to the convention and still want the collection then email them. at [email protected].

I have not had a chance to sit down and really dive into the new Spinto Band album, Cool Cocoon, but from what I have heard so far is pretty amazing. They released a new video for the song "What I Love". It involves a paper cut out gymnast, breakfast and dancing; all done in stop motion. Spinto Band always has the best and creative videos!  

I have been following this photographer for a while now and the pictures she has posted recently I felt just had to be shared with the world. I have never not liked a photo of hers, but the new set I found just takes my breath away. They remind me of some pictures I have seen of Maya Deren. Living in Charlottesville, VA, Jyoti Sackett uses natural light and brilliant imagination to create haunting and intimate photos. You can see more of her stuff on Facebook.

By Mandy McGee

Here is a new video from Spinto Band playing "Muesli" in a Parisian gramophone shop/museum. Don't forget to get their new album, Cool Cocoon, available February 5th! You can still pre-order at their website.

Video presented by Le Point.fr

Seattle's own Jetman Jet Team has a kickstarter going to raise money for their album release. This is one of the most perfect pop-noise bands I have heard in a long time. They mixing the right drone and fuzz to blow your ears. Please help this band make their goal...they deserve it. You can download some unreleased songs on bandcamp and follow them on facebook.

Speaking of pop-noised, droning, fuzz and blowing out your ears...My Bloody Valentine, after 20 years, released their new album (FINALLY!). Will it live up to their previous releases (especially Loveless-best album ever)? When you get it let us know what you think! You can buy it here!

By Mandy McGee

Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicegeoff/

Spinto Band's new album is still available for pre-order and now it is on sale til the end of Wednesday January 30th! Here is the email they sent out to their fans.

"Hello friends, We are all abuzz here at Spintonic Headquarters, prepping for our imminent return to Europe and the release of Cool Cocoon. Thank-you to everyone who purchased a Special Edition Bundle and/or a Custom Request Video. Both of these items are now SOLD OUT, so if you managed to snag one in time, give yourself a high five. NEW TRACK AVAILABLE The album comes out in just over a week, but we released another free track to tide you over til next Tuesday. Listen & download it via this flattering New Yorker article. 

2-DAY SALE: NEW ALBUM FOR $5.99 

For 48 hours, we are offering Cool Cocoon for a whopping 33% off! You can pre-order the digital album for just $5.99. Hurry, the sale ends Wednesday night. Order now >>

NEW TOUR DATES

We've added some February shows in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Plus, we are headed to Switzerland in March! Keep an eye on spintoband.com for more tour updates. 

We are really excited to release the record next week. If you are too, we would love it if you could help spread the news. Cool Cocoon is an independent release, and we don't have big bucks to spend on marketing, so your voice really makes a difference.

We've made it super-easy to share the free track with your friends...just click here to share it on Facebook, or alternately, click here to share it on Twitter.  

Thanks so much! See you at the record shop."

- The Spinto Band

This band continues to impress me. They have been together since they were in high school, which was many moons ago. These guys know how to make music. I cannot stress enough how creative and talented they are. If this is your first Spinto Band album I highly recommend getting all their albums....not just because I say they are amazing but because...well...THEY ARE AMAZING! Their website has a store where you can buy directly from them instead of a 3rd party.

By Mandy McGee

By Mandy McGee

Just when you didn't think Spinto Band couldn't get any cooler...here comes their new album "Cool Cocoon"! Pre-order yours now and get some amazing merchandise. One of the most amazing things you could buy is already sold out so hurry up for great deals.