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Austin Lee Wood “Ornia” free EP out now!

the alchemist — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:23:05 +0000

The aforementioned EP by Austin Lee Wood is out now. Stream the whole thing below or better yet download a zip of it.
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Austin Lee Wood Archetypal Feeling (II)

the alchemist — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:30 +0000

We’ve got a treat for you today in the form of Austin Lee Wood’s (formerly Atlantic At Pacific mastermind) new single Archetypal Feeling (II)! It’s a very heartfelt and soulful kind of jam that can only be achieved by working so long on a track that your ears begin to bleed. Austin’s friends have called his new sound “Fake Rock/Midi Rock”, we think it would fit nicely on a playlist of Japan’s “Tin Drum”, MBV’s “Loveless” and Bowie “Low” but as with all Alchemist releases the sound is quite unique and hard to pigeonhole. Enjoy this track for free below and scope the dark art. A 4 song EP including this track will be out next week. More on that later.

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Sleeping and Not Sleeping

the alchemist — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:24:09 +0000

The Candles 2003

the alchemist — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:39:07 +0000

Here’s some photos from the archives that were recently stumbled upon. It’s from the photo session for the Candles ep cover. Photos by the illustrious Matt Hart.

Faustian Ethics Mini CD and Free Track

the alchemist — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:13:33 +0000

Here’s some belated photos of the Faustian Ethics mini cd and a free track to pique your interest. The track is actually two tracks merged into one, “It Sucks/Fever” and it highlights what is unique about this record. It is at times reminiscent of a good old rock n roll tune (a la Bowie or The Band) but it has enough of a modern edge and many twists and turns that breath new life into the somewhat lost art. The mini cd is 8$ plus shipping and comes in a gatefold case designed and assembled by yours truly, and if physical objects aren’t your thing you can also download the album at your digital outlet of choice.

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Faustian Ethics Full Album Stream

the alchemist — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:59:27 +0000

Incredibly Strange Creatures debut ep Faustian Ethics will be out Tues. We’re a bit late in getting this up but here’s a player to stream the whole album. Free song and photos of the cd up tomorrow. Don’t miss it.

Faustian Ethics In Production

the alchemist — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:53:37 +0000

Live Luscious Skin

the alchemist — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:26:48 +0000

Hot on the heels of a nice review from the Cassette Gods, Luscious Skin is playing a rare live show at Lawrence Kansas based Love Garden Sounds Records tomorrow night. The show starts at 7:30 and you will see the band in a four piece ensemble and possibly hear some new material as well as the songs from Ventriloquist. If you’re in the area don’t miss it.

Introducing Incredibly Strange Creatures

the alchemist — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:28:11 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Gomez, Earl, and Brandon, formerly of Illus Ocean have a new album: Faustian Ethics and a new name: Incredibly Strange Creatures. Picking up where the Illus Ocean debut (Meskin In The Attic) left off, they maintain the ability to make what is essentially an album that calls to mind the bold sense of adventure, musicianship and actual songwriting that characterized much of the best of albums from the 70′s and in so doing make something that sounds very fresh and new. With elements of Jazz, Ragtime and Honky Tonk infusing Rock songs with the feel of a carnival barker, a marching band and a tack piano maestro, you’re not likely to hear much else this summer that sounds like this. The Ft. Worth based band manage to make exploring the compromises we all make in our own Faustian dealings through the lens of relationships gone amok, deranged people, damaged people and words from the devil himself, sound entertaining.
Faustian Ethics will be out September 11 on mini cd and digital formats. We’ll have a free sample and more details in the coming weeks. For now here’s the cover and track listing:

1. Hunch
2. Devil Made Me Do It
3. Leslie Lynn
4. Annabelle
5. Lost On Toodle Oo
6. Sick Little Girl
7. It Sucks
8. Fever

Ventriloquist out today!

the alchemist — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:47:35 +0000

Today is the day this little gem hits digital and cassette shelves. In case you missed the title track here’s a repost of that. The tape is $7 plus s+h. Stream the whole thing and pick up a copy on the release page.

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