Hey everyone--

We're ecstatic about this new Pictureplane record that drops today (Aug 4th)! If there was ever a record that encapsulated the grand Lovepump party in the sky, it's "Dark Rift."

Throbbing beats, gnarly noise, demonically catchy, propulsive synths. Guaranteed to make your late summer BBQ that much more legendary. It's now officially out and we're extremely proud of our boy Travis. You can download it digitally here:
http://www.itunes.com/pict..ureplane/darkrift

or physically here:
http://lpu.bigcartel.com/p..roduct/pictureplane-dark-r..ift-cd

Catch him on tour in the fall with HEALTH!!!

xx
LPU

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Hey everyone--

Happy new year!!!  Despite the world falling apart, 2009 is somehow shaping up to be a huge, huge year for Lovepump United and we can't wait to share all the incredible stuff we have lined up with all of you.  First things first: as of January 1st we are distributed by the legendary Touch & Go.  Touch.  And.  Go.  Holy shit.  We're pretty damn honored to be working with them in any capacity...our records will be wayyyy easier to find now, so keep your eyes peeled at whatever remaining record stores you frequent.

As for the music side of things, we've got more records coming out in the next six months than we can count and it all starts off on March 10th with two incredible 7 inches by newly-crowned Lovepump artist Pictureplane and the much loved Clipd Beaks.  For those of you not in the know, Pictureplane's 90s-house-meets-durrrty-broken-noise jams are incredddible and his new Trance Doll 7" is GOLD.  On March 10th we'll also be digitally re-issuing Pictureplane's killer 2007 full-length Turquoise Tail with an extended version of Trance Doll!  We're now taking pre-orders for the 7" at the LPU store....
http://lpu.bigcartel.com/product/pictureplane-7-single

The apocalyptic, drugged-out psych of Clipd Beaks goes in entirely new and unsettling ways on their Visions 7".  If there's one song that accurately captures all the crazy anxiety that's swirling around us right now, it's Visions...these dudes are fucking important I tell you, and this 7" is a pretty stunning piece of work.  They'll be coming out with a new full-length in the latter half of 2009, and if this single is any indication, it's going to be a roadmap to 2012...its available for pre-order here:
http://lpu.bigcartel.com/product/clipd-beaks-7

Our boys HEALTH are currently recording the sure-to-be incredible GET COLOR full-length, and if they can correctly align all surviving mics from the 1940s, we'll have a brand new 7" soon.... In the meantime, HEALTH//DISCO comes to wax in a stunning gatefold on 2 x LP pressed at the legendary RTI (http://www.recordtech.com/) plant. Complete with a new remix from MATH HEAD (Passions, Trouble and Bass), the vinyl is re-sequenced and sounds way, way hott.
http://lpu.bigcartel.com/product/health-disco-2-x-lp

We're also incredibly excited to announce that we'll be working with Deradoorian.  It features Angel Deradoorian of The Dirty Projectors and she just recorded an unbelievable EP for us.  More details soon but expect this around May...

That's it for now.  We both live in Brooklyn now so give us a shout if you're passing through--

xx
LPU

Remember when LPU was run out of our bedroom? And our only band was a little duo called Glitter Pals? Things have changed (though LPU is still very much run out of a bedroom). We've raised a family, gone worldwide and cyber, slaying thousands of minds and J & M have become super proud label poppas. We're closing out our third year in the biz with some 'full circle' releases that simultaneously bring us back to our beginnings and push the label hella forward:

We're incredibly excited to release the AIDS Wolf follow-up Cities of Glass on LP. This band has thrived on subverting expectations and bumming people out in the noisiest, self-righteous, and ultimately glorious ways and this record is a HUGE step forward. It's loud. It's awesome.

Out in October is the LP of Indian Jewelry's "Free Gold!" If you've got ears then you're already a fan of their psychedelic monstrosity. This shit was made for vinyl and makes you want to, similarly, melt.

We're also releasing the 2nd of 5 (read collectible!) Genghis Tron remix records featuring Black Moth Super Rainbow, Dntel, Circle, and CFCF. Quite a line-up, if Mookie says so himself.

HEALTH, at work on their new album, are taking a break to fulfill the teenage fantasy and tour with NINE INCH NAILS...before returning home for a west coast fling with OF MONTREAL!

Finally, we'll be crawling out of our NYC hole for a Los Angeles LPU showcase at The Knitting Factory featuring HEALTH, Genghis Tron, Clipd Beaks, and Yip Yip. It's going to be an incredible night of righteous jams and colorful clothing. Come out and sweat with us.

Now we hibernate. 2009 is going to be huge.
xox
LPU

P.S. Join us on facebook at http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lovepump-United/23305949293

Thursday October 9th
The Knitting Factory - Hollywood
8pm - $12

HEALTH
GENGHIS TRON
YIP YIP
CLIPD BEAKS

BUY TICKETS HERE:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventId=297138

It's time again for our bi-decade update. We're too busy watching Wall-E over and over and over and over and over again to worry ourselves with things like "websites" and "selling records." But duty calls, I guess:

Since we last spoke HEALTH//DISCO has been unleashed upon dancefloors worldwide. Apparently it's a HUGE hit in Ibiza and HEALTH//DISCO vol. 2 will probably feature Oakenfold, BT, Sasha & Digweed, etc. but for now you'll have to settle for completely awesome remixes by Pictureplane, Acid Girls, CFCF, and many more. The CD also comes with bonus mp3s. Available now in the LPU store or everywhere and online.

Speaking of HEALTH, we're heading to Chicago this weekend for their show at the Pitchfork Fest...should be massive. The boys will then start writing their new record only to take a break for shows with Of Montreal! Huge! You can also check out two glorious HEALTH live performances at the Pitchfork.tv site. Look it up.

We're super stoked to announce Genghis Tron's Board Up The House Remixes: Vol. 2! The first one is already being pre-sold at our Temporary Residence bros' site, and you can rest assured that our pre-order will be coming very soon. Chew on this: ours features Dntel, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Circle and CFCF. WTF!?! Amazing. This is limited to 1000 copies and is going to sell out very very quickly so keep on checking back for ordering info. Just in case you're wondering, the other three volumes are coming out on Anticon, Relapse, and Crucial Blast. You could say we're in good company. GT will be heading out in August for 4 dates with The Faint & Jaguar Love. If you live in Boston, Chicago, Toronto, or Omaha, GO.

We're also looking forward to big vinyl releases of AIDS Wolf's "Cities of Glass" LP (finally!) and Indian Jewelry's excellent "Free Gold."

So much awesome stuff coming out. Thanks for your time and go see Wall-E.

xox
LPU

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LOVEPUMP UNITED // PANACHE BOOKING :: SXSW SHOWCASE
FRIDAY - MARCH 14TH - FLAMINGO CANTINA
WITH: HEALTH, CLIPD BEAKS, THE MAE SHI, OLD TIME RELIJUN, THE APES, RTX + SPECIAL GUEST

HEALTH::
FRIDAY 14TH
1PM - La Zona Tosa [Village Voice / LA Weekly]
4PM - The Side Bar [NAIL / Fanatic]
11:50PM - Flamingo Cantina [Lovepump / Panache Showcase]
SATURDAY 15TH
2PM - Austin Convention Center [SXSW Day Stage]
4PM - Volume [Stereogum / Paste]
8PM - Mrs. Bea's Bar - [Todd P]

CLIPD BEAKS::
THURSDAY 13TH (LATE NIGHT)
5PM - Emo's Lounge [Brooklyn Vegan]
2AM - Austin Children's Museum [KVRX Party] - w/ CRYSTAL CASTLES, INDIAN JEWELRY, MIKA MIKO
FRIDAY 14TH
8:40PM - Flamingo Cantina [Lovepump / Panache Showcase]
SATURDAY 15TH
7PM - Mrs. Bea's Bar - [Todd P]

DYNASTY HANDBAG::
THURSDAY 13TH
8PM - Emo's IV Lounge - w/ YEASAYER, INDIAN JEWELRY & PONYTAIL
9PM - Dobie [Film Screening of "The Quiet Storm"]

At midnight last night we started selling pre-orders for the new 2xLP of Genghis Tron's new record Board Up The House. A little about the release:

-Deluxe 2 x LP in Oversized Hi-Gloss Sleeve
-Oversized Insert Poster
-Full "D Side" Laser Etching
-Black Virgin Vinyl
-Will ship on or around April 1st
.....and all pre-orders are entered to win a ONE OF A KIND laser etched lacquer!

HEALTH are keeping incredibly busy--they'll be heading out across North America with Crystal Castles soon. We'll also be releasing the next pressing of the HEALTH vinyl!!! Solid. And do I hear rumors of a HEALTH//DISCO remix release? I think I do...more details TBA shortly but expect this in the coming months! Tour dates below...

Clipd Beaks are heading down to SXSW and playing some pretty radical shows with No Age, Mika Miko, Old Time Relijun, and Indian Jewelry, among others. We're also going to be doing an e-release of their *amazing* early material called Shards in late March. More on that later...dates below!

Get It all at the new LPU Store:
http://store.lpurecords.com

If you plan on hitting up SXSW this year, come party with us and our dear friends at Panache! We're co-hosting the best show of the festival! Check it outttt:

LOVEPUMP UNITED // PANACHE BOOKING :: SXSW SHOWCASE
FRIDAY - MARCH 14th - FLAMINGO CANTINA
WITH: HEALTH, CLIPD BEAKS, MONOTONIX, OLD TIME RELIJUN, THE APES, RTX + SPECIAL GUEST


HEALTH
FEBRUARY:
14 - Tucson, AZ - Solar Culture
15 - Santa Fe, NM - High Mayhem
16 - Denver, CO - Rhinoceropolis
17 - Kansas City, MI - Record Bar
18 - St. Louis, MI - Billiken Club
19 - East Moline, IL - Mixtapes
20 - Milwaukee, WI - Borg Ward
21 - Columbus, OH - Cafe Bourbon St.
* the following dates [02.22 - 03.28] are w/ CRYSTAL CASTLES
22 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
23 - London, ON - Call The Office
26 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
27 - Chicago, IL - Abbey Pub
28 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Club
29 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
MARCH:
01 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
02 - Calgary, AB - The Warehouse
03 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
05 - Vancouver, BC - Richards on Richards
06 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
07 - Portland, OR - Backspace
08 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
09 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy Theatre
10 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
11 - Phoenix, AZ - The Brickhous Theatre
12 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
16 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
17 - Springfield, MO - Randy Bacon Studio & Gallery
19 - Dekalb, IL - House Cafe
21 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
22 - Philadelphia, PA - Transit
23 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
25 - Brooklyn, NY - Studio B
26 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
27 - Montreal, PQ - Musee Juste Pour Rire
28 - Toronto, ON - Circa
29 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar
30 - Purchase, NY - Suny Purchase
APRIL:
02 - Providence, RI - AS220 w/ Triangle Forest
03 - Philadelphia, PA - Danger Danger Gallery w/ PONY PANTS
04 - Washington, DC - Velvet Lounge
05 - Baltimore, MD - Talking Head w/ Video hippos, Ponytail, ecstatic sunshine
06 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
07 - Raleigh, NC - Downtown Events Center
04 - Columbia, SC - 112 Huger St (House Party)
09 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn
10 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
11 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
12 - Houston, TX - The Mink
13 - Austin, TX - Emos w/ Daniel Francis Doyle
15 - Denton, TX - Rubbergloves
16 - Lubbock, TX - Bash Riprocks
18 - Phoenix, AZ - Trunk Space
20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Smell w/ PRE
25 - Troy, NY EMPAC at Renssleaer
26 - Princeton, NJ - Princeton w/ Monotonix

CLIPD BEAKS DATES:
08 - Los Angeles, CA - The Smell w/ Old time relijun, the Mae Shi, Oh sees
10 - Phoenix, AZ - Trunk Space w/ NO AGE, MIKA MIKO
11 - El Paso, TX - Ramblin Gallery W/ NO AGE, MIKA MIKO
12 - Lubbock, TX - Bash Riprocks W/ Old Time Relijun, Oh Sees
13 - Austin, TX - Children's Museum (KVRX party) w/ Indian Jewelry
14 - Austin, TX - The Side Bar (Nail / Fanatic Daytime Party) w/ HEALTH,
14 - Austin, TX - Flamingo Cantina (Panache / Lovepump SXSW Showcase) w/ RTX, The Apes, Old time relijun, HEALTH, Monotonix