I’m in an internet cafe in Hong Kong with my old friend Ben. I hadn’t seen him in about 3 1/2 years, but now we’ve been able to meet up. We sat in a park drinking PBR and I gave Ben proper lessons in being trashy and America. Ben introduced me to his New Zealand friend Tom and we all went to have amazing Pakistani food at the Butt restaurant. Later, we saw Nic, formerly of Unwed Sailor, play in his band here called From When He Came. Ben refreshed my memory about playing a dice game I’d learned in Copenhagen and a bunch of us wasted the night away playing. I’m sure Mikael and Willis are jealous…aren’t you? We’re going to some markets and the beach later today. Loving Hong Kong…I’ll be back in Singapore on Sunday night, though. :::scott:::
I just arrived in Singapore. Matthew is going to take care of mailorder while I’m away, but I’m still in charge of processing them from here. Things might take a few extra days to be processed, but shouldn’t really affect the mailorder. Thanks to everyone who is ordering our many new vinyl releases. Woven Hand and Damien Jurado should be ready very shortly. :::scott:::
Two big pieces of news. The first is that there will be a Burnt Toast Vinyl showcase for CMJ at Alphabet Lounge in NYC on 16 October. More details as soon as they are completely finalized. The second is that Saxon Shore will be entering the studio to record their third full-length, tentatively titled The Death of Saxon Shore, beginning the first week of November with Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips, Mogwai) in Fredonia, NY. :::scott:::