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

One Stop Super Vacations Shop!

Looking for The Super Vacations on vinyl? Then you have come to the right place! We recently picked up two new splits, bringing our total available 7”s by the band up to four.  This includes our most recent release, The Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1 (F/NF 014), a split between them and the Eternal Summers. We also still have copies of their LP entitled Thicker Milk and copies of the Rich Ivy curated cassette entitled Dick’s Picks 4006, which features a song by them. Information about the new split 7”s are listed below:

Super Vacations / Ceiling Stares 7”

Co-Released on Sweaters & Pearls and Velocity of Sound Records.
Edition of 500 with 250 on Purple and 250 on Green.

Super Vacations / PC Worship split 7”

Released on SHDWPLY Records. Edition of 300 on Black.

11-11-11 marks Great Dads first trip to Harrisonburg!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud announce a little surprise. Today, on 11-11-11, Great Dads will be visiting our base of operations for the very first time!  If you are unfamiliar with Great Dads, they were featured on our F/NF Summer 2011 Mixtape that is available on our site for free and we first blogged about them back in June.  If you are looking for more tunes by them check their bandcamp. The Charlottesville based band is yet another project to spawn from the musical mind of Invisible Hand frontman Adam Smith.  We highly encourage to come out to the Blue Nile tonight if you live in the area and to scope their tunes online if you are not.  Also, make sure to get to the show early tonight, before 9pm, as tickets are selling out fast for this special occasion.  Oh and did we mention Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are also playing?

Congratulations to Nicklaus Combs!
We pulled your name from the test press contest hat, Congratulations!  Your test press, with a custom cover designed by Rob Ulsh from the Super Vacations, will be included in your pre-order package. 

Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered this record, we are stoked to get them to you so you can put them on your turntable.  We have everything packaged and they hit the post office Monday morning, so start keeping an eye out!

If you have not picked up a copy yet, check it out here.

Distro Update

We recently picked up a few new items for our store.  We already gave you a heads up about the Super Vacations (Henry 7” | Thicker Milk LP), Eternal Summers (Silver LP | Prisoner 12”), and the Borrowed Beams of Light (Stellar Hoax LP) now we have picked up two more items. 

Whatever Brains - S/T LP (Sorry State Records)
17 tracks of spazzy garage punk gold!
Packaged in a full-color gatefold sleeve, with a 14 page booklet and digital download card.
Purchase here!

Dick’s Picks 4006 - Compilation Cassette Tape
Curated by Rich Ivey (Whatever Brains/Order) Dick’s Picks 4006 brings 11 tracks from some of the best bands in the region, includes tracks from PC Worship, Super Vacations, Order, Brain F, Americans in France, My Mind, Whatever Brains, Double Negative, Invisible Hand, Shards and Spider Bags.
Purchase here!

Like everything in our Distro Section we have limited quantities so don’t sleep on these fantastic releases.

Shows Shows Shows

Thanks to everyone in Harrisonburg that came out to the Funny / Not Funny Showcase last week.  There are lots of shows going on this week as the Whatever Brains continue their tour, Andrew Cedarmark and the Invisible Hand both play Charlottesville towards the end of the week and Uncle Bengine hosts Who Are the Southern Baptists at the Blue Nile in Harrisonburg on Tuesday (8/9/11).  Check out the show calendar or the events page for up to date information about upcoming shows.