Funny / Not Funny Records is back with the eighth installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived. This month the mix was put together by The Super Vacations front man Rob Ulsh.  We recently picked up a few copies of their two new split 7” records for our distro, [w/ Ceiling Stares and w/ PC Worship] we highly encourage you to check them out if you haven’t.  We also still have some copies of our latest release available, a split between The Super Vacations and Eternal Summers entitled Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1. Pick up all three over at our store!

Track Information

1. Angelo Badalamenti - High School Swing
This is a song off of the Twin Peaks (Season Two) Soundtrack. I am a huge fan of Angelo Badalamenti, as he has collaborated on a lot of different things with David Lynch. This isn’t necessarily one of my favorite tracks from him, but it fit really well for an intro track. Everybody should do themselves a favor and check out his work on the Blue Velvet Soundtrack.
2. Fleetwood Mac - The Ledge
I think Tusk was one of the last records I heard from Fleetwood Mac. It took me quite a few listens to really appreciate it. I absolutely love the way that it is recorded. It has its own distinct sound and some of the stuff they did on this was pretty wacky. This song has a really strong energy and fun vibe.
3. Iggy Pop - Some Weird Sin
This comes off of the Lust For Life LP. Most of the songs are done with David Bowie and have his sound and style all over them. I like to jam this song really loud in my apartment and clap along.
4. Television - Venus
I picked up their cd from the public library and have been a fan ever since.
5. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - Fright Night
Long time listener of this dudes music. It made me realize that production, tuning, etc. isn’t even necessary to write a great pop song.
6. Buzzcocks - Whatever Happened To ?
After listening to this song, I began thinking that I should have just done a mix with all of my favorite punk bands on it. This song will just have to do.
7. PC Worship -
I don’t even know how this song ended up on my computer. Is this song on a proper release? Its always nice to see an artist/band not make the same record over and over. If you listen to the new PC Worship stuff, its pretty clear that its a continually growing endeavor.
8. Sonic Youth - Jams Run Free
My favorite Sonic Youth songs are the ones that are sung by Kim.

F/NF December Holiday Sale

As the holiday lights begin to glow and our hearts warm from the hours of Hallmark specials that have taken over our TV sets, we decided to offer a month long discount code for our store.  If you enter xmas2011 in the discount/coupon box when checking out you will receive 25% off your entire order.

Shdwply Records Presents:

Our friends at Shdwply Records, along with the brothers Ulsh are putting together a two day music showcase in Norfolk VA with some of our favorite regional bands.  Plan to attend if you are in the tidewater region on the 16th or 17th. Check out the facebook events for more information: Day 1 | Day 2

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce that both the Invisible Hand and Eternal Summers will be making the trek up to New York this year for the CMJ Music Marathon.  This annual music festival takes place in numerous spaces throughout the city over the course of five fun packed days with showcases during the day and at night to create a non stop party.  For more information on all the acts performing and speaking or general information about the College Music Journal click here.  Listed below are the CMJ schedules for our artists and the dates for the tour that the Invisible Hand has put together on their way to New York.

Eternal Summers at CMJ

10 /19 / 11 - Manhattan, NY @ The Cake Shop (1:45 pm)

10 /21 / 11 - Manhattan, NY @ The Cake Shop (7:00 pm)

Invisible Hand Tour to CMJ

10 / 19 / 11 - Purchase, NY @ SUNY Purchase

10 / 20 / 11 - Providence, RI @ AS220 

10 / 21 / 11 - New Haven, CT @ Elm Bar

10 / 22 / 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Bruar Falls at CMJ (2:15 pm) 

10 / 24 / 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

Bummed you cannot make it to CMJ? Do not live in the Northeast? Still want a little bit of the experience?  Then today is your lucky day.  All month long we are running an Invisible Hand Split 7” sale.  Purchase any two Invisible Hand Split 7”s and receive a third one for FREE! To purchase the records or for more information on the sale itself head over to our store!

Funny/ Not Funny Records is proud to bring the Naked Gods “No Jams” album tour to the Blue Nile this Thursday, October 13th! Also performing will be The Bronzed Chorus from North Carolina, along with F/NF recording artists Invisible Hand and Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders. We here at F/NF have been excited for this show all month and if you live in the area make sure to attend.  Your ears will thank you.

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

In honor of the incredible event taking place this thursday we are going to be holding an Invisible Hand Split 7” sale all month long.  Purchase any two Invisible Hand Split 7”s and receive a third one for FREE! That’s right, completely free!  Just head over to our store and purchase any two of the three available 7”s and we will make sure to ship the other one with your package. Just make sure you take advantage of this sale before the end of the month and while supplies last!

Tumblr fans! We love you!

We posted back in September on how we reached over 1000 followers without even noticing it and how thankful we were to all our readers out there.  Now, only one month later we have breezed past 2000 followers! So it goes without saying how excited and honored we are that your spreading the word about Funny / Not Funny Records!  So keep up the good work! Let a friend know! Onward to 3000 we go!