Early Acclaim for Touch the Clouds
“Hypnotic vocal flows…a wild journey of ripping instrumentals, big catchy hooks, unique transitions, and spot-on production. A distinct blend of styles under the indie/alt-rock umbrella presents itself, and it's boosted by the band's own sound…” -- Havoc Underground
“…lifts you up with the potent urgency created by big heavy guitar shapes and passionate vox…God, love the guitars here” -- American Pancake
“Reminiscent of Sunny Day Real Estate, The Appleseed Cast, and early Foo Fighters, “Gordie” pairs a soaring guitar lead with emotive lyrics and a warm, approachable mix.” -- Nick Sessanna, BuffaBlog
“rooted in the intelligent alternate rock of Built to Spill and Smashing Pumpkins. With indie sensibility it could draw comparisons to Band of Horses and My Morning Jacket.” -- The Wild Is Calling
“the band combines the energy of posthardcore with the invention of space rock, allowing infectious harmonies and vast ambient textures to coexist…” -- Jon Doyle, Various Small Flames
“It's just a matter of time before everyone who loves guitar music will be picking up on them!” -- Fred Bambridge, It’s All Indie
Beginners & Elkion Records are pleased to present the self-titled LP from Detroit scene veterans TOUCH THE CLOUDS
First pressing is strictly limited to 100 copies on Pink & Blue colorway 180-gram vinyl
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The new album from Livonia Pop-Punk mainstays, P.T.’s Revenge! Their first in more than 20 years! Limited to 100 copies on 180-gram vinyl. Pistachio Green vinyl is sold out. Coffee Stains colorway is available in extremely limited quantities.
Beginners proudly present the first-ever live album from Detroit legends Thoughts of Ionesco. Recorded live at The Magic Stick, Detroit, on 6/24/17. Featuring the classic “A Skin Historic” lineup of Sean Madigan-Hoen, Nathan Miller, and Derek Grant, and accompanied on second guitar by Jeff Tuttle (Dillinger Escape Plan, Heads Will Roll). Limited to 250 copies on 180-gram, eco-lavender mix vinyl. Japan distro available through Motorpool Records Distro/Rufen Publishings.
“It boggles the mind to consider how progressive THOUGHTS OF IONESCO were during their initial late ‘90s run, especially given their relative youth at the time. The world wasn’t ready for them back then, and even now, they are far ahead of the curve compared to the vast majority of their peers. It is by no means clear that they plan to do much beyond this retrospective release, but we can certainly hope for more. There is a niche only they seem able to completely fill, and if they choose not to continue, they will certainly be missed.” —BURNING AMBULANCE
Beginners, in association with Elkion Records, proudly present Few and Far Between’s “3” on vinyl for the very first time. 333 copies on 180-gram eco-citrus color vinyl, remastered specifically for vinyl by Warren Defever at Third Man Mastering in Detroit. First available at the band’s show on Saturday 7/20/24 at Small’s in Hamtramck, with remaining copies being made available for sale at beginnerstapes.com (link in bio) on Sunday 7/21/24. Japan distro via Motorpool Records Distro/Rufen Publishings available late July.
Just under 25 years ago, Few and Far Between exploded onto the Detroit scene fully formed. Two songs, circulated via third-generation cassette dubs, primed the pump for the band to enjoy a large, dedicated following from their first show. Three years later they released this, their magnum opus, on CD via Michigan powerhouse Elkion Records. 12 tracks of powerful, intense, and deeply personal indie rock. The music is at once timeless, and in memory of the way we had it.
