Everything Is Fine

From SEA Indie comes Everything Is Fine, officially released back in December 24th.

It's a two-volume collection featuring tracks from Carnival Park, The Wentletraps, Archaster, Apple Orchard, Spring Boutique, Outerhope, Daydream Cycle, and tons more! Download here.

Carnival Park

It has been years since Carnival Park has recorded a new tune. One might say that they broke up after their Shelflife stint in the early 2000's. Or went into hibernation for an extended period of time. Because come 2007, a few shows were played but still no substantial news about anything, really. Until well, "This Feels Like Summer" came out:

It's a fabulous track destined to become a summer pop classic. The band has emerged with a more polished pop sound akin to Lucky Soul and The Sundays. This past May, Carnival Park posted three demos on their Bandcamp page. This gives us a first-hand listen on what they will be offering soon. Yes, they're working on a split EP to be issued by Dufflecoat Records, and an album is also in the works. But for now, have a taste of their demos here.

Where to find Carnival Park?

- Bandcamp

- Facebook

- MySpace

- Last.FM

Some Gorgeous Accident

Some Gorgeous Accident [Ph] is an accidental affair, that's all we know. Winter In Watercolors was originally released as a cassette mini-album by Best Kept Secret two or three years ago and is now available digitally on the SGA Bandcamp page. In addition, earlier this month, the band released a free online single. It's called Luminescence and 4imaginaryboys called it "a fine masterpiece of shoegaze-dreampop."

Download it for free here.

Where to find Some Gorgeous Accident?

- Bandcamp

- Last.FM

Archaster

Out of the ashes of Fingernail Cocktail, Archaster was born. This was sometime in the last quarter of 1996. Fast forward to May 7th of this year, the band issued a free online EP called Badly Written Rhymes. You can download the two-song EP here.

Rewind back to last year, Oct. 10th to be specific, Archaster re-released digitally a re-recorded version of the out-of-print Willow Low EP, which first came out in 1999. The new "old" EP contains a cover of The Gothic Archies' "Smile, No One Cares How You Feel" not available from the previous version. Yes, very much so, Archaster is heavily influenced by Stephin Merritt's music. Download the Willow Low EP here.

Currently, Archaster is busy working on a couple of projects, including a contribution to the Trembling Blue Stars tribute album and a split CD-EP release, both under the dazzling new label, Dufflecoat Records and a collaborative effort with electronica outfit Tarsius.

Where to find Archaster?

- Facebook

- MySpace

- Last.FM

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Volume 7: This Feels Like Summer

We're back with This Feels Like Summer, the 7th installment of our mp3 compilation series. The title of the current collection is also the title of the most recent track by Carnival Park.

Time flies by so fast when you're having fun. After two years and eight compilations, we've made new friends and reacquainted ourselves with old ones. Hard to believe, but this is our story so far.

Sleeve design by Manny Gallo of Sodajerk/ Sunday Picnic Love Affair.

Volume 7: This Feels Like Summer

For 192 kbps, download here or here.

For 128 kbps, download here or here.

More download links to follow soon.

Headshot by Everything Gone Green

When Winter's Over by That Lingering Feeling

Stay by Fantasy Lights

Tell Me You Love Me by National Express

16 Ft. by Soft Pillow Kisses

I Thought You Were Cool by Tiny Microphone

Mannequin by Sugarspun

The Documentary by B Is Bridgie

This Feels Like Summer by Carnival Park

Boy, Am I Worth The Trouble? by Golden Teardrops

All The Things You Said by A Painted September

The Empty Space Tonight by Blue Stereo

Shower by Happy Showers

Here's One That Really Got Away by Balloon Derby

She Loves Me by The Skyflakes

Tomorrow Says Goodbye by Apple Orchard

Postlude To Fervor by Gentlemen Marry Brunettes

Excitement Calls by The Sleepyheads

I'm Fine, Thank You by Hopefully

The Story So Far by Outerhope

Volume 6: Most Gorgeous Spillage

The sixth volume of our mp3 compilation series is finally here, right at the very end of Record Store Day! It seems like it's been a while, but we're happy to be back for more music. This compilation is entitled Most Gorgeous Spillage, after a song by The Wentletraps and we say, it's a crackin' one.

Sleeve design by Monosuitcase.

Volume 6: Most Gorgeous Spillage

For 128 kbps, download here or here.

For 192 kbps, download here or here.

My Sweet Dream by Sodajerk

Every Waking Moment by Under Shooting Stars

The Uninvited by Archaster

Don't Go Away by Candyaudioline

Everyone's Gone To Bora by Her Boychart

Ice Crushed by Envelope And Seabirds

Most Gorgeous Spillage by The Wentletraps

The Sky Is Falling by Kid Auto Races At Venice

On A Holiday by Slumbook

It's All I Have by National Express

Looking For You In Nature (Of All Places) by She In Sheep She In Wolf

What's A Girl To Do by The Haircuts

Sunshine by Lazy Lorelei

Sunday Picnic Love Affair by Sunday Picnic Love Affair

Self, Come Find Me by Dress

Great Expectations by Aurora Borealis

Me And My Bicycle by Popular Days

My Brilliant Friend by Half Moon Half Rain

Spacetalk [Justin Remix] by My Parasol

Time Machine by Scattered Pearls

Heaven Sent by Avalyn

Watch out for volume 7 next month!