Lou Rebecca West Coast Tour / Marie Davidson & Automelodi Reissues Out This Week

Lou Rebecca Tours the West Coast

Holodeck Records' synth-pop starlette Lou Rebecca embarks on her first US West Coast tour following the release of her stunning debut self-titled EP and sensational SXSW performances. Mz Rebecca has mastered the art of sophistication in pop music, and if you live in California, Arizona or Texas, check the list of dates and do not miss Lou's spectacular live show!

Watch Lou's videos for "Fantôme" & "Tonight" and click HERE to order your copy of her self-titled debut EP on 12" vinyl or cassette.

April 12th - San Diego, CA at Soda Bar 
April 13th - Los Angeles, CA at Resident 
April 15th - San Francisco, CA at Elbo Room 
April 19th - Tucson, AZ at Club Congress 
April 20th - Phoenix, Az at Lunchbox 
April 27th - Austin, TX at Mohawk (LEVITATION)

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Marie Davidson and Automelodi Reissues Out Friday April 13th

Holodeck Records is proud to reissue this pair of modern classics from two accomplished Montréal electronic artists this Friday April 13, 2018.

• Marie Davidson - s/t EP (HD017) - Davidson is one half of DFA Recordspop duo Essaie Pas, and in 2013 she came out he first solo endeavor solely dubbed on long-gone limited edition cassette. Now available on record for the first time ever, this beautiful EP has resurfaced on pink 12" vinyl and cassette with newly remastered audio and reimagined artwork.

Watch the newly remastered video for "Esthétique privée" and click HERE to order your copy of Marie Davidson - s/t EP (HD017) on pink 12" vinyl or cassette.

• Automelodi - Surlendemains Acides (HD045) - Since 2011, Xavier Paradishas been releasing well-crafted, brooding synth-pop under the moniker Automelodi, and Surlendemains Acides was the 2nd Automelodi full-length originally released in 2013 on the short lived Canadian label Electronic Voice. Following years of being out of print and hard to find, this gorgeous album is finally back on LP and cassette.

Watch the video for "Métropole sous la pluie" and click HERE to order your copy of Automelodi - Surlendemains Acides (HD045) on LP or cassette.

Post-Punk.com Premieres New Video from Thousand Foot Whale Claw

New Thousand Foot Whale Claw Album Announced

Austin based experimental collective Thousand Foot Whale Claw is back with the new cosmic full length Black Hole Party, out June 29, 2018. Featuring members of S U R V I V E, Troller, Single Lash and Future Museums, this is the supergroup’s second LP and their most accomplished work to date. Inspired by progressive 70’s German kraut-rock, Thousand Foot Whale Claw maintains a classic style while establishing an original voice. With album art by renowned contemporary sci-fi/fantasy illustrator Kilian Eng, Black Hole Party’s aesthetic is cohesively curated throughout its dense, multi-layered track list, ranging from serene sound baths to driving dance beats.

Click HERE to watch the beautiful new video for the title track from Black Hole Party on Post-punk.com by Austin director Chris Rusch.

Click HERE to pre-order your copy of Thousand Foot Whale Claw's Black Hole Party, out June 29th on vinyl, cassette or digital download.

Noisey Premieres Compilation Full Stream

Noisey Interviews Holodeck Records

TODAY, we are proud to release one our biggest projects ever, compilation album Holodeck Vision One is out now and available exclusively through digital download.

This impressive collection features many of Holodeck’s established veterans like Troller, VVV and Dylan Cameron as well as recent acquisitions Single Lash, Dallas Acid and Dust Witch. The quality from start to finish is staggering and continues to evolve over the two and half hours of music. Highlights include big names like Drab Majesty, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein, Automelodi and Bill Converse, however some of the most significant entries are the debuts of fresh faces Virgin Pool, Joey and Windows1995.

Holodeck Vision One is the label’s defining statement of 2018, and we sat down with Noisey earlier this week to discuss the compilation, SXSW and all things Holodeck. Click HERE to read our conversation and stream the mega-comp in it's entirety.

Click HERE to purchase a download of Holodeck Vision One, out today!

Automelodi Premieres First Single from New Holodeck Compilation Via Post-Punk.com

Automelodi just premiered the first single from Holodeck Records' first official compilation album Holodeck Vision One out March 9, 2018 on digital download only. This expansive mega-anthology features 30 exclusive tracks from a broad spectrum of innovative artists, and provides a comprehensive glimpse into Holodeck’s burgeoning sphere of influence. In addition to Automelodi, highlights from the track list include big names like Drab Majesty, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein, and Bill Converse.

Automelodi's "Toujour de Jamais" is a beautifully constructed song that flaunts the band's impeccable engineering skills while delivering some absolutely addictive hooks. Click HERE to listen to the new single on Post-Punk.com and read their glowing review.

Click HERE to download Automelodi's new single and pre-order Holodeck Vision One out March 9th.                                                                                                                                                         

Holodeck 2018 SXSW Showcases Announced

Thursday March 15th at Hotel Vegas

Holodeck Records and LEVITATION are proud to present our 2018 SXSWshowcase at Hotel Vegas on Thursday March 15th. This year's line up is stacked with our favorites Drab Majesty, Essaie Pas, Boy Harsher and Automelodi as well as Holodeck's rising talents Lou Rebecca, Samantha Glass and Single Lash with Dylan Cameron DJ-ing in between bands.

If you are coming to Austin for SXSW this year, this show is not to be missed! Click HERE to join the Facebook event page and stay up to date on all the details.

Saturday March 17th at Central Presbyterian

This year Holodeck has a second official SXSW showcase on Saturday March 17th at the beautiful Central Presbyterian Cathedral in downtown Austin. This showcase is specifically geared toward experimental music and features our special guest Steve Hauschildt as well as Holodeck artists Dylan Cameron, Curved Light, LACHANE and Missions with VVV DJ-ing in between bands.

This event is a must see for those who enjoy deep composition, meditative tones and gorgeous venues. Click HERE to join the Facebook event page and stay up to date on all the details.

Lou Rebecca Record Release Party

Fresh off the release of her debut self-titled EP, burgeoning pop artist Lou Rebecca will be hosting a party to celebrate! On Valentine's Day Eve (Feb 13th)at Justine's Brasserie, join Lou and the rest of the Holodeck family for an intimate live performance at Une Nuit D'Amour.

Click HERE to get you copy of Lou Rebecca's self-titled debut EP on 12" vinyl or cassette from Holodeck.

LACHANE's New Album is Out Now

Brooklyn based abstract pop duo LACHANE makes their Holodeck debut with the new self-titled album - OUT TODAY on cassette and digital download. LACHANE's use of industrial trap beats and chopeed & screwed vocal samples provides a new dark take on contemporary synth music. Lead by producer and singer Melissa Cha, LACHANE rejects all things upbeat in favor of drudging, half-time rhythms and slowly melting synth and guitar tones.

Come celebrate the release of the new album with LACHANE at H010 on February 16th in Brooklyn sharing the stage with Holodeck friends Weeping Icon, Soren Roi and DJ Bazooka Mane. If you live in NYC, do not miss LACHANE live.

Click HERE to stream LACHANE's new album in it's entirety and read the band's play by play commentary via Self Titled Mag.

Click HERE to order your copy of the new album on cassette from Holodeck Records

Tiny Mix Tapes Premieres Full Stream of Future Museums' Holodeck Debut

Austin based experimental artist Future Museums makes a blissful Holodeck Records debut with his new album Rosewater Ceremony is OUT NOW(02/02/18) on cassette and digital donwload. Future Museums is the long running project of multi-instrumentalist Neil Lord (member of Thousand Foot Whale Claw, Single Lash), and on this latest work he expands the scope of his classically hypnotic motifs using warm and familiar New Age tones. Lord’s delicate touch on guitar, synth and drum machine is deeply immersive and satisfying, voicing an authentic aura of truth and identity through sound. Emerging from the studio like an extension of Lord’s thought, Rosewater Ceremony is the omni-conscious and re-centered portrait of Future Museums.

To celebrate the release of the new album, Mr. Lord will perform a special sound bath set on February 2nd at Big Medium in Austin, Texas sharing the stage with selected guests Michael C. Sharp, Curved Light and Windows1995. If you live in Austin, don't miss this incredible collaboration.

Click HERE to listen to Future Museums' Rosewater Ceremony in it's entirety and read the rave review on Tiny Mix Tapes.

Click HERE to order your copy of Rosewater Ceremony on cassette from Holodeck Records

RA Announces Reissues from Marie Davidson & Automelodi

Holodeck Reissues Marie Davidson & Automelodi

Montréal native Marie Davidson’s unique form of synth pop has become an undeniable force in modern music, and until now her 2013 debut has only been available on limited edition cassette and digital download. On April 13, 2018 Marie Davidson’s newly re-mastered self-titled EP will be available for the first time on 12” pink vinyl with foil stamped deluxe packaging. This debut established Marie as a singular talent who was destined to grab the attention of a much broader audience.

Automelodi is Montréal based producer and songwriter Xavier Paradis, whose 2013 full-length Surlendemains Acides went out of print several years ago. On April 13, 2018 this evocative collection of songs will be available on vinyl, cassette and digital download once again. Automelodi is the result of Paradis’ passion for analog electronics and devotion to brooding pop sensibilities, and now to the delight of hardware enthusiasts and fans alike, this innovative album is given a second life.

Click HERE to listen and read more about this pair of reissues on Resident Advisor.

Click HERE to order Marie Davidson’s self-titled EP on pink vinyl or cassette & Automelodi’s Surlendemains Acides on black vinyl or cassette.

Lou Rebecca’s Self-Titled Debut is Out Now

Lou Rebecca Premieres New Video for “Tonight” on Gorilla vs Bear

The long awaited arrival of Lou Rebecca’s debut is here! The self-titled EP comes out today on 12” vinyl, cassette and digital download. Lou is fresh off a live stint through Texas opening for Neon Indian, and to celebrate the release of her new EP Lou has a brand new video for "Tonight". This beautiful film makes a great follow up to last year’s "Fantôme", both of which were directed by Lou herself.

Click HERE to watch the new video for "Tonight" on Gorilla vs Bear.

Click HERE to order Lou Rebecca’s self-titled EP on 12” vinyl or cassette, it’s out now!