OCR-018: Ruthless Antarctic Empire - You Know Better EP

You Know Better is the first release by Ruthless Antarctic Empire, and it is a wonderful introduction. Soft guitars, drums, piano, vague electronics and a voice that possesses the confidence of a songwriter who has been singing for years. There is nothing hip or trendy about this. No genres with “wave” in the name, no neon. But there are three well-written, honest songs that are an enticing snapshot of a band who will surely please us in the near future. Until then…

Listen to the song “Dim Orange”, and check out the EP in the catalog.

NEW RELEASE: The Awful Truth - Object Permanence

Today is a good day, because it marks the long-awaited release of Object Permanence, the excellent new full-length from The Awful Truth.  Back in July, a review from Indie Rock Reviews called this album the “best record I’ve heard all year”.  Some great albums have come out since July, but this still has staying power!  The songs are well-written, intelligent pop songs with an unmistakable voice narrating a story that actually holds meaning.  In today’s modern pop world, this is a nice change of pace.

Check it out in the store! It is available for a donation of your choice.

NEW RELEASE: Introductions - Hold Up Your Hands

Hello!

Welcome to the new and improved Orchid Collective site.  This is our blog, and our first post is about how we have a new album out today!

Introductions give us their debut album, Hold Up Your Hands, and it is a pop gem.  Romantic, antiquated production styles matched with catchy, witty and touching songwriting…  We can’t wait for you to hear it.  The physical release is limited to 100 copies, and each one of them is hand-painted and lettered - they are gorgeous!

Physical copies are a $5 minimum donation, and digital MP3s are available for a donation of your choice. Head over to the new catalog page and check it out!