So excited to see Capybara make this list.
Creating year-end lists is a daunting task. So much so that we couldn’t get our act together last year. Looking back on our list from 2010, our tastes haven’t changed much. In fact, some of the same artists return on our list this year.
The list below is just what we narrowed down from…
Song of the Day: Capybara- Neighbor Crimes
Well 2012 is winding down here in Record Machine Land. We had the awesome opportunity to release some of the best records in our 9 year history this year. Capybara’s second full length Dave Drusky came out in February as our first release of 2012. Our favorite moment of theirs this year was at Middle of the Map Fest(like many of our favorite memories of the year.) They opened for the always wonderful Mates of State and Murder By Death.
Dave Drusky is still is our best selling record so far this year. We still have plenty of copies in our online store though.
Source: Spotify
5. Capybara – Dave Drusky: Having missed Capybara’s (@capybaramusic) debut LP in 2009, this album seemed to come completely out of nowhere. Dave Drusky is one of the most consistently amazing albums I’ve come across this year, each track just as well crafted as the one before. Of course, I have my favorites: “Late Night Bikes”, “Rain Apollo Trees”, “Pierre Bensusan” — but there’s so much greatness contained in this ten-song collection that it’s impossible to not to forcibly suggest this as a start-to-finish listen. — Eric Weiner
Check out the rest of the records here: http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/top-15-albums-of-2012-so-far/
Check out this sweet video for some our good friends over at Oddly Correct! They make some of our favorite coffee. I pretty much drink it daily. It is soundtracked by several clips of songs from Capybara’s latest album Dave Drusky. I think I might go make a cup right now.
Check out one of our favorite people Chef Celina Tio of Julian in the latest issue of Ink Magazine. She gives shout outs to our bands Capybara and Soft Reeds.
Video of the Day: Capybara - Dave Drusky
So its finally here. The epic yet very Capy Late Night Bikes video. Watch to see the real Dave Drusky escaping to the streets of Portland for some late night bike riding. He runs into some unusual characters and some fantastical moments.
Middle of the Map Fest Highlight Reel
Middle of the Map Fest was a such a blast. We had a great time and all of the bands did a fantastic job. We are excited to share this highlight reel cut from footage from The Musicians Network. They shot a ton of the festival and will be releasing more videos in coming weeks.
Song of the Day: Capybara - Wild (In Reverse)
When we got the test pressing of the vinyl we tried to find out if their were any hidden messages instead we found this beautiful ambiance. Thankfully the guys were able to re-create it digitally for you all to enjoy. Just don’t look into the mirror with the lights off while playing.
Capybara will be traveling to SXSW in the coming weeks. If you have any shows that you would like them to play please let us know.
Upcoming shows
3/10 @Riot Room with Everyday/Everynight 9PM
3/15 @SXSW -18th Floor of the Hilton Garden Inn 8PM
Source: SoundCloud / capybaramusic
To celebrate the release of their new album Dave Drusky here is a video of Capybara doing a gorgeous live version of “Neighbor Crimes,” shot at the For The Love of Brooklyn house in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Capybara will have a busy spring with performing at SXSW in March as well as our own Middle of the Map Fest in Kansas City, MO along with Mission of Burma, F*cked Up, Neon Indian, Hooray For Earth and many more.
Dave Drusky is now available in our store.
Our buddies @exfm have chosen @Capybaramusic ‘s new album Dave Drusky as their album of the week. Go stream the ENTIRE new record on their site: www.ex.fm/explore/album-of-the-week
And while you are at it go Pre-order it from Insound!
Source: ex.fm
So pumped to get in the new records for Capybara. Dave Drusky will be out in just a few weeks. We can’t wait to share it with you all very soon.
Crafting a sound as serene as the eerie mist lofted above the rainforest canopy, they make sure to take your ears to the forest floor where they’re bound to hear some crazy, colorful noises.
The melodies in this track have a musk all their own and the guitar versus keys dichotomy are played pitch perfectly.
Neighbor Crimes” rings as idyllic, troubled and completely elevating, a family garage where the electric guitars sound like lions, the pianos ride the off-beat, and the next destination is undeniably elsewhere.
