Catharsis!
This post sees its author mired in conflict!
It’s mostly mental though, so don’t fret over my personal safety or anything. See, I’ve written at length, fairly significant length (probably as much as anyone really), about Papermoons, the dreamy melodic indie-rock band from Houston, Texas. I’ve adored their limited output so far and recommended it to all who will listen.
Yesterday I got a note in my inbox from Deep Elm Records, which happens from time to time. It heralded the news of their latest release, the majestic debut full-length from Houston, Texas’ Papermoons! Which seemed odd, because it’s been out for over a year. If you clicked through in the above paragraph, you’ll note it even made my “Best Of” list for the year.
A few e-mails to Deep Elm and to Aaron Danger, the man behind Team Science Records (which originally released New Tales), revealed that the band moved the digital sale of the album to Deep Elm for some reason or another. Danger says it was done in anticipation of a tour, which is cool. I wish this band got out more, as I was crushed when talk of a potential Canadian tour earlier this year didn’t pan out.
Its probably a smart move for the fellows. Even after lying dormant for an extended period of time while they sorted some stuff out, Deep Elm probably has a higher profile than Team Science. If it helps their music reach more people I’m certainly all for it. I think New Tales is a fantastic record that deserves to be heard by as large an audience as possible.
Still, if country music and my prairie upbringing has taught me anything its that you you dance with the one that brought you. I feel kind of sorry for Danger because I know he doesn’t do a lot of releases and he doesn’t put out anything he doesn’t believe in 100%. I hope he isn’t taking the move too personally because he really believed in these guys.
But hooray for Papermoons! If nothing else they’re getting more attention and that’s a very good thing. If you’ve somehow ignored my pleas or are new to the site CHECK OUT THIS RECORD. It is beyond phenomenal.
Papermoons - Bad Notes: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Papermoons - Follow The Su [3:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTeam Science still has copies of the limited CD pressing of the album available through its website. It looks like Deep Elm does as well, in addition to the digital release. Digital monolith iTunes has it too.
