Late 2011 Update
Got quite a Bit going on here we go.
Terror Visions The reissue of the late great Jay Reatard’s side project Terror Visions only LP “World of Shit” is now offically out. Total band catalog including the Original LP “Blood in America” 7inch songs, and 2 unreleased tracks. 180 gram wax, gatefold cover with tons of new pics
Digital Leather FDH is very happy to have Digital Leather returning to us for his next full length “Modern Problems”. I find the first full length since 2009′s “Warm Brother” to be a breath of fresh air. Alot more pop driven then anything done by the band in years and possibly in the bands entire catalog (even getting into some sort of digital powerpop ground in my opinion).We cant post any of the songs yet but will have one up not to far down the road. I can say its almost all new material. We started preorders today (in the store section of the page). We will be doing some giveaways (see below for more info) with preorders. This record is our next release and is expected out in Feb 2012.
Here is what Shawn Foree (Digital Leather) had to say
“I grew up in Yuma, Arizona (Guinness named it the sunniest place on Earth). It borders California and Mexico, where I spent a lot of time. Dropped out of high school pretty early, drifted around for awhile, then moved to Tucson and started taking classes at the University of Arizona. I have a degree in 19th century American Lit. Spent a chunk of college loan money on gear and got hooked on recording songs.
While attending, I met Jay Reatard through a mutual friend. Jay liked my stuff. Did some tours with him. Released several CDR’s, a self-titled LP and some singles. Put out a record on Jay’s label, Shattered. Later, with Goner, then Fat Possum among others. He and I were very close friends and big fans of each other’s music, often covering each other’s songs. My large catalog is in part due to trying to keep up with him.
I was in a destructive relationship and tired of Arizona. I moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 2009 after finishing Warm Brother (Fat Possum) and started an four-month tour with a newly-formed lineup. In 2010, after Jay died, I left Fat Possum. I decided I needed a change of scene so I seized an opportunity and moved to Berlin. That’s where the inspiration to do Modern Problems first came to me. The demo for “Soup” was recorded there. Berlin had a big impact on me. There is so much culture and life in that city. Spending time there with someone special made it even more amazing. I lived there over 3 months, then went on an insane month-long European tour. I flew back to Omaha hoping to work on my album.
Modern Problems is a narrative of the grieving process. I wanted to explore that universal experience with real ambition, so I created a kind of alter ego to relate the story of a loss, which is where the record starts- when the protagonist has lost a loved one and is in denial. He battles with despair and anger, vainly seeks hope. The final acceptance in “Door” comes reluctantly. I didn’t want to get too cerebral so I decided to keep the music itself upbeat and somewhat simple in order to complement the heavy topics.
For Modern Problems I took my time with the writing and just let life happen. The songs came naturally. I vocalized more on this record than in the past. My voice sometimes cracked like a pubescent teenager’s, but instead of covering that up I decided to just let it show. Actually, there’s no digital editing on MP. I wanted to keep it pure in that sense. Tracks were laid in one or two takes.
Modern Problems was recorded 100% on tape. By myself. In my home. I’ve recorded albums in all kinds of studios on all kinda of rigs. These songs needed a warm medium and an intimate setting to work and I had the set-up. At first I tried to distance myself emotionally from the content, but I found out almost immediately that wasn’t going to happen. This is personal stuff, and I hope it will strike a note with listeners beyond the catchiness and directness of the compositions.
I signed with Absolutely Kosher in late Spring 2011, but they made the hard decision to close their doors after 13 years of business. So I called up some friends at FDH (who released Jay Reatard’s synthpunk masterpiece World of Shit) and we decided to proceed. ”
Here are some promo items we will be doing a drawing for on any copies ordered before Jan 30th
Every Preordered copy comes with a download code exclusive 4 song EP. One of the tracks featuring Jay Reatard. You must preorder the record in order to get this)
Grand Prize – A copy “Blow Machine” glass mirror edtion LP (limited to 19 copies) & A test press of Modern Problems
First Prize – 50$ in FDH records goods and a test pressing of Modern Problems (international buyers please note additional shipping costs will come out of the 50$)
Second Prize – 25$ in FDH goods and a test pressing of Modern Problems (international buyers please note additional shipping costs will come out of the 25$)
Third Prize – A test copy of Modern Problems
Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Prize – A free standard LP from FDH records
Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, & Tenth – A free 7″ from FDH records
Black Bug Back in early 2010 we released the self titled LP from Black Bug. The pressing of 500 copies sold fairly quick. I recently came across a box of 25 copies without covers. I have made photocopied covers for the remaining copies and have them up for 8$ each now in the store. Dont miss these cause when they are gone I wont be getting anymore copies.
Crusaders of Love This French powerpop band will be releasing their follow up to the debut LP that came out on Douchmaster in 2010 with us. The album is just about finished and will be heading into pressing in early 2012. Here is a picture of the awesome cover art.
Poppets The lo-fi pop duo from Sweden will be making a return to FDH with a new LP in mid 2012. More info on this one soon.
Outer Minds This LP is still coming. Word on the street is the recording is in the final stages more info on that soon.
