Come out and celebrate the Tricycle Records 5th Annual Holiday Party Friday Dec 9th at Milk Bar in San Francisco!

Featuring DJ sets by:

Just Blaz (Geographer)
In Geographer Nathan Blaz may woo you with his cello, but wait til you hear what he has in store for you on the dance floor. Get ready for a hip hop dance party.

Mario Muse (Wave Not Wave / Queen is Dead )
No words to describe this “Charming Man”. He’ll be playing some electro, dance wave and surely The Smiths.

Julie T. (Tricycle Records)
Tricycle founder throws out some of her favorite dance hits.

Special Surprise guest TBA.
Open Vodka Bar from 9-10 pm sponsored by Pearl Vodka
Midnight Snacks by Queen of Pops
Free with RSVP or $5 at the door.

RSVP HERE

The Northern Key’s sophomore record  is out today on Tricycle Records. This beautiful 180 gram 12″ vinyl features the original art of San Francisco based artist Nina Asay and is sure to be a record collector’s treasure. Vinyl and digital formats of this release can be purchased below and on iTunes.

The Northern Key - Wedgewood

Track Listing

A.
Through & Through
Worth Your Weight
Fun & Joy
Soak
Roadmap

B.
The Charmer
C.C.
Regression
Three Days
Accelerated

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Format: 12″ Vinyl – 180 Gram / Digital Download
Release Date: 11/2011
Catalog: Tricycle021

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Tricycle Records is thrilled to celebrate our 20th record release with The Frail, ‘Lasers Over Lovers’ EP, out today and available on iTunes and through the Tricycle Records Store.

The Frail "Lasers Over Lovers EP"

Track Listing

1. Oh Shana
2. Can I Keep You
3. This May Change The World
4. Sex Is What Sex Sells
5. Heartbeats
6. Frenemies

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Release Date: 3/1/2011
Catalog: Tricycle020

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About the Release

Over the past four years, velvet-throated vocalist Daniel Lannon and hyper-prolific producer Kevin Durr have pushed the group from a Craigslist collaboration to a stage-shattering electro-pop act worthy of national acclaim. Pop-indie hybrids, the group’s electro-tinged cuts now toe the line between falsetto homage to Michael Jackson and the hyper-literate electro experimentation of DFA acts like LCD Soundsystem.

In preparation for the March release of their new EP, Lasers Over Lovers, on Tricycle Records, the group has explored everything from acoustic laments to floor-shaking electo anthems, emerging with a slate of songs charged with energy and complex, deep-seeded emotion. The recent addition of guitarist Rob Pera and bassist Izzy Chavarin offers yet another layer of depth, cementing the group’s shift from simple, party rousing dance tunes to profound pop steeped in indie intelligence.

The Buzz

“Normally when we mention Tricycle Records, we’re talking about Geographer, but with The Frail‘s hard-to-miss electro-beats and homely, outpouring vocals, we’re ready to add another group to the discussion.” – Music Under Fire

“A sound that will appeal to fans of fellow locals Sugar & Gold, the Limousines, and Every Move a Picture” – SF Weekly

“The Frail are an excellent electro pop act. They have a bit of similarity to Xiu Xiu, without the extreme broken heartedness. It’s as if Xiu Xiu were a dancier, uptempo act.” -SF Gate

Related Show

• Artist: The Frail
• Date: Thursday, March 31st 2011
• Time: 8:30pm
• City: The Frail in San Francisco
• Venue: Amoeba Records San Francisco
• Address: 1855 Haight Street
• Country: United States
• Admission: free
• Age restrictions: All Ages
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• Artist: The Frail
• Date: Friday, April 1st 2011
• Time: 8:30pm
• City: The Frail in Oakland
• Venue: The New Parish
• Country: United States
• Admission: free
• Age restrictions: No Minors
• Notes: Le Heat @The New Parish in Oakland The Frail’s East Bay Lasers Over Lovers CD RELEASE Party with Hottub, The Frail and DJ Aaron Axelsen 
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Tricycle Records proudly announces the release of The Union Trade “Why We Need Night”, out today and available on iTunes, Amazon and through our very own Tricycle Records Store.

The Union Trade "Why We Need Night"

Track Listing

1.  Why We Need Night
2.  Headlands
3.  Hawk vs. Crow
4.  This is What Happens
5.  Aurelia

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Release Date: 2/8/2011
Catalog: Tricycle0019

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Links

• Official Website
  
• Tricycle Artist Page
• Facebook
  
• Twitter
  
• Myspace Site
  
• iTunes Ping

As we enter our 5th year as an independent record label, our only regret is not having the resources to work with every talented artist that approaches us. So we decided to release a special compilation of local acts that have made an impression on us this passed year. Friends of Tricycle Records Vol. 1 features unreleased tracks from up and coming Bay Area artists including:  Ash Reiter, Murder of Lilies, Rich Girls, Fake Your Own Death, Kill Moi and Tomihira. In addition we’ll be spotlighting unreleased tracks from our own roster off new 2011 releases from The Union Trade, The Frail and The Northern Key. We also know you Geographer fans are getting antsy waiting for their new record, so we are including a special remix of Verona done by dance music producer Adeptus and our good friend DJ Omar.  Special Thanks to sound engineer Ben Bernardy at Different Fur Studios and Nina Asay for this amazing cover art.

1. Ash Reiter, Ishi
2. The Union Trade, Aurelia
3. Murder of Lilies, 600 Ways
4. The Frail, Heartbeats
5. Geographer, Verona (Adeptus/Omar Remix)
6. Tomirhia, Superluminal
7. The Northern Key, Soak
8. Rich Girls, Metal Hearts
9. Fake Your Own Death, Dead Don’t Die
10. Kill Moi, Januaries

Mastered by Ben Bernardy at Different Fur
http://differentfurstudios.com/

Artwork by Nina Asay
http://www.wix.com/ninanijad/artstuffs

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We are thrilled to announce the re-release of Geographer ‘Animal Shapes’ EP with special bonus track remixes by The Limousines and Wallpaper. These remixes will be available on iTunes and through the Tricycle Records Store today.

You can stream the remixes here:
Geographer ‘Kites’ (The Limousines Remix)
Geographer ‘Paris’ (Wallpaper. Remix)

Remixes will be added as bonus tracks to the re-released “Animal Shapes”
The two remixes will also be available for download separately.

Geographer Tour Dates with Stars

Nov. 5- Rickshaw Stop- Popscene -Versus- Loaded- San Francisco, CA
Nov. 9 – Rio Theater – Santa Cruz, CA
Nov. 10 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
Nov. 12 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 13 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
Nov. 14 – The Glasshouse – Pomona, CA (w/ Pains of Being Pure at Heart)
Nov. 16 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
Nov. 18 – La Zona Rosa – Austin, TX
Nov. 19 – Fitzgerald’s Upstairs – Houston, TX
Nov. 20 – Granada Theatre – Dallas, TX
Nov. 21 – Republic – New Orleans, LA
Nov. 23 – Southgate House – Newport, KY
Nov. 24 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

We are honored to co-present the first of the Summer Concert Series events at the California Academy of Sciences ‘Nightlife’. Please join us Thursday, August 5th from 6-10pm in the East Garden of the Academy for an outdoor music stage featuring live performances by our very own Silver Swans and good friends Rykarda Parasol and DJ Aaron Axelsen.

Music, cocktails, seahorses, space travel and a general broadening of the mind. ‘Nightlife’ is every Thursday, 6pm-10pm. 21+

Tickets available here

Related Show

• Artist: Tricycle Records Events
• Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010
• Time: 6:00pm
• City: Tricycle Records Events in San Francisco
• Venue: Outdoor Stage at ‘Nightlife’ California Academy of Sciences
• Country: United States
• Admission: $12
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Tricycle Records Weekend Shows

Friday, May 14th Silver Swans at The Rickshaw Stop
with Starfucker and Butterfly Bones
Doors: 8pm / $10 Cover / 18+

Wednesday, May 19th Tricycle Records Presents: Eclectic Live
A Monthly Live Music Showcase at Harlot
Featuring:  Delle Vellum and Murder of Lilies with Resident DJ Jacob Fury
Doors: 9 PM / $5 cover / 21+

Thursday, May 20th Geographer at 330 Rich
for Popscene with Keepaway (Brooklyn) and DJs Aaron and Omar
Doors: 9 PM / $10 cover / +18

Friday, May 21st  The Northern Key at The Hemlock Tavern
with Jetskiis and Repeater
Doors: 9:30 PM / $6 cover / +21

Saturday, May 22nd Tricycle Records and The Owl Mag Present:
Geographer, Silver Swans and The Northern Key with DJ Elise (SOMA FM)
at The Uptown in Oakland
Doors: 9 PM / $8 cover / 21+

Sunday, June 6th Geographer at Shoreline Amphitheater
Local Music Stage at Live 105’s BFD Festival in Mountain View
with Sublime and Rome, Hole, Deftones, Silversun Pickups, Cage The Elephant and more!
Presale tickets:  http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/421360

We are always happy to see friends and fans out at our shows. Thanks for all the support!

Cheers,
Don and Julie

Tricycle Records proudly announces the release of Geographer ‘Animal Shapes’, out today and available on iTunes, Amazon and through Tricycle Records.

In 2009, Spin Magazine voted Geographer one of “Three Undiscovered Bands You Need to Hear Now”.  With the successful release of ‘Kites’ 7″ and the new ‘Animal Shapes’ EP, the band is already beginning to make an indelible mark on the ears of music fans worldwide.

‘Animal Shapes’ follows up ‘Kites’, building on the synth-driven aesthetic of the single. Flirting with darker, more esoteric underpinnings, this EP merges Geographer’s aptitude for crafting beautiful, haunting melodies with their polyrhythmic energy, marking an evolution of their distinct sound.

The Buzz

“At this very moment ‘Kites’ is set to repeat. It starts like the soundtrack to Nintendo’s “Kid Icarus” (remember that game?) playful electronic blips and beeps guide vocalist Mike Deni as he delicately jumps through a lullaby world before encountering a thunderstorm of drums and synthesizers. You’ll want to play this one over and over.” –Jason Jergens, Owl Mag / 7X7

“Tailor-made for your own personal late-night dance party.” –Spin Magazine

“Layers of bubbling synths and winding guitars and cellos, and Mike Deni’s haunting vocals ride above the electro-acoustic fracas wonderfully. Simply stunning.” –KQED Mix Tape

“The different synths added to the album do not change the overall sound of the band, as there is still the underlying lovable full-band feeling as we’ve heard before and not a ‘one-man and his synth’ style to it all. Not much has changed overall, but with these bit-sized alterations, the transition from old to new is quite enjoyable.” –Music Under Fire

“Deni’s mellow and soothing voice is a perfect compliment to their giddy electronics.” –Green Show Lace

“A perfect orchestration of vintage and modern sounds.” -Earcandy New York Podcast Episode 58

Geographer video interview
with Eugenia Loli-Queru for The Owl Mag.

Buy It Now

Geographer "Animal Shapes EP" with Bonus Remixes

Track Listing

1. Original Sin
2. Kites
3. Verona
4. Paris
5. Heaven Waits
6. Night Winds

Also Includes BONUS REMIXES:

1. Kites Remix by Limousines
2. Paris Remix by Wallpaper.

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Original Release Date: 3/2010
Re-Release w/ Remixes Release Date: 8/17/2010
Catalog: Tricycle018

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Upcoming Shows

Thursday, March 11th
Geographer Record Release Show at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, CA
with LoveLikeFire and Altars

Sunday, March 14th
Geographer at Cinespace in Los Angeles, CA
with The Picture Atlantic

Thursday, March 18th
Geographer at Beauty Bar in Austin, TX
The Bay Area Takeover at SXSW
with Wallpaper, Hot Tub, Sleepy Sun, Ty Segall and more!
Free with RSVP: http://thebayareatakeover.com

Friday, April 23rd
Geographer at Cafe DuNord in San Francisco, CA
with Stripmall Architecture and Delle Velum

Many thanks to our friends and fans for supporting Tricycle Records and our bands!

Don and Julie
Tricycle Founders