Resident Advisor Premieres Thousand Foot Whale Claw Video

Austin based psych quartet Thousand Foot Whale Claw are back with a new video from the upcoming album Black Hole Party out June 29th. New York visual artist Jonanthan Sims had this to say about the creative process of his directorial debut:

"I wanted this to be an homage to the Descent Imager video of the Huygens space probe landing on Titan, one of the most awe-inspiring four minutes of footage I have ever witnessed. From there, I drew influence from Jodrowsky's and Moebius' Incal, the film Alien, early computer animation, and geometry as a vehicle for expressing mystical and psychedelic experience."

Click HERE to see this vision for "No Kingdom" unfold via Resident Advisor

Click HERE to pre-order Black Hole Party out June 29th on 12" vinyl, cassette and digital download.

Sungod Premieres New Video on Self-Titled

Austin based psych collective Sungod returns to Holodeck with the transcendent new full length Wave Refraction, out August 24, 2018. Reflecting a wide range of influences, this eclectic array of songs coalesce in harmony as Sungod continues to construct innovative ways to compose their unique brand of instrumental music. Wave Refraction raises the bar as Sungod once again demonstrates their outstanding musicianship and cosmic vision.

Click HERE to zone out on Sungod's new synth video "Hypnotism" (Directed by Cinema.av) premiering today on Self-Titled.

Click HERE to pre-order Wave Refraction out August 24th on 12" vinyl, cassette and digital download.

GvB Premieres the First Single from Holodeck's Newest Artist : Jake Schrock

Dallas based electronic composer Jake Schrock unleashes his smooth and refreshing debut album Tropical Depression, out July 27, 2018 on cassette and digital download. This polished producer conjures masterful arrangements and sound design from his expansive collection of analog synthesizers and drum machines. Schrock’s highly anticipated arrival assumes a rich, timeless aesthetic that is charismatically unbeholden to contemporary trends. The gorgeous tones and profound eloquence of Tropical Depression provide a resuscitating breath of air for the modern audience.

Click HERE to take a glimpse of Jake's impressive studio in the new video "Cosmic Ocean" (Directed by Alex Von Kurkendall) streaming now via Gorilla vs Bear.

Click HERE to pre-order Tropical Depression out July 27th on cassette and digital download.

Exclaim! Premieres New Music Video by Smokey Emery

Los Angeles-based experimental artist Smokey Emery returns to Holodeck with the next installment in his Soundtracks for Invisibility series with Vol. IV: Photo of a Painting (HD051) out July 6, 2018 on cassette and digital download. Since the age of seventeen, Daniel Hipólito has been capturing, fragmenting, and reconfiguring his life experiences through tape manipulation as Smokey Emery. Equipped with a recording device, Hipólito has made a career out of documenting and transforming life’s everyday chapters into meaningful vignettes of self reflective audio-journalism.

Click HERE to watch the beautiful new music video for "Bright Keys" (by Dallas filmmaker Brian Tomerlin) premiering via Exclaim!

Click HERE to pre-order Soundtracks for Invisibility Vol. IV: Photo of a Paining out July 6th on cassette and digital download.

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.