Holodeck Subscription Service Launches Today with New Future Museums Single

Greetings fans!

Starting today, Holodeck Records is excited to announce that for the rest of 2020 we will be offering new digital release(s) EVERY WEEK, and you can sign up to automatically receive them all through our Bandcamp Monthly Subscription Service.

For the price one album per month, you will get:

• All new releases instantly added to your collection and available for free unlimited streaming & download

• 10% off all LPs, cassettes and physical merch

• Exclusive "Subscriber's Only" content like remixes, cover songs, DJ mixes, and live performances

• Our 30-track compilation album Holodeck Vision One featuring Drab Majesty, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein, Dallas Acid and many, many more

• Upgrade to include monthly selections from our catalog of LPs & cassettes mailed to your door, plus bigger discounts on merch

Sign up today and instantly receive this week's new track!

Austin-based multi-instrumentalist Neil Lord returns as new age, krautrock veteran Future Museums with the meditative new single “Leaving the Vessel.” Following a year-and-a-half on the road playing guitar and keys for singer-songwriters Molly Burch (Captured Tracks) and Jess Williamson (Mexican Summer), Lord gets back to his experimental roots with an immersive synth piece inspired by his own lucid dreams and astral projections.

As an active member of the bands Single Lash, Thousand Foot Whale Claw and numerous other projects, Lord’s prolific output is vast and varied, yet Future Museums remains his most introspective and personal work. As Lord dives beyond the barriers of the physical, Future Museums has emerged with his latest transcendent single and a gorgeous music video.

Click HERE to buy Future Museums' new single "Leaving the Vessel"

Click HERE to watch the music video by video synth artist CINEMA.AV

FFO: Steve Halpern • Michael Rother • Laraaji • Bitchin Bajas

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Future Museums. Photo by Olivia Vale

FILTER México Premieres Video for "To Keep You" by Lou Rebecca featuring Alan Palomo of Neon Indian

Today, Austin-based Parisian synth-pop chanteuse Lou Rebecca unveiled her latest piece of music video brilliance with “To Keep You,” produced and guest-starring Alan Palomo aka Neon Indian.

Following the breakout success of her videos for “Break It Apart,” “Desire,” “Waiting” and “Bonbon” (A Johnny Jewel Remix), Lou has returned to the delight of her fans with a sweet and sentimental deep cut, concluding her epic year-long run of self-directed music videos.

This tender ballad is the closing track off 2019's debut full-length Restless and a beautiful soliloquy on loss and keeping loved ones alive through memory. Known for her vibrant costume design and choreography, “To Keep You” reveals Lou’s gentler side complete with graceful trapeze work and fearless snake handling.

Click HERE to watch "To Keep You" streaming exclusively on FILTER México

Click HERE to order your copy of Lou Rebecca's Restless on LP, cassette or digital download from Holodeck Records

FFO: Chromatics • Robyn • Marie Davidson • Wednesday Campanella

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Lou Rebecca and Alan Palomo behind the scenes. Photo by Daniel Di Domenico

Still from "To Keep You" guest-starring Heaven Starr

Help Support Our Artists - Buy Holodeck Music on Bandcamp Tomorrow, Including LLORA's Debut Single "Bad Behavior"

First off, we hope you all are safe, healthy and staying home if possible. Musicians everywhere are bracing for the economic downturn brought on by the current global pandemic. Live performances, the main source of income for many musicians, are postponed indefinitely, so it is more important than ever to support the art that you love by purchasing digital and physical media.

Bandcamp, one of our favorite music platforms, has responded to this crisis by waiving their usual revenue share on Friday, March 20th, and we are doing the same.

TOMORROW, 100% of sales from all digital and physical purchases on the Holodeck Records Bandcamp page will go directly to the artists! Download the awesome debut single from Dallas-based synthpop producer and vocalist LLORA titled "Bad Behavior" and check out other amazing work from Lou Rebecca, Grivo, Automelodi, GRÜN WASSER, Missions and many, many more. There is something for everyone! Each purchase goes directly into their pocket and makes a HUGE difference to the creative individuals that touch our lives.

Thank you for your continued support. We are all in this together.

Click HERE to buy LLORA's new single "Bad Behavior"
Click HERE to shop the entire Holodeck catalog on Bandcamp

Holodeck Welcomes NORMAL ECHO

Currently hailing from the city of Vancouver, BC, Holodeck is proud to introduce our latest signing:

NORMAL ECHO is Polish producer and vocalist Dawid Szczęsny, whose elegantly somber approach to synth-based pop is matched by a smooth voice and cold delivery. Following his chart-topping success as one half of avant-pop duo Niwea, Szczęsny’s solo incarnation uses synthesizers, drum machines and guitar as the foundation for powerfully suspenseful minimalism that resonates between each evocative phrase.
FFO: Japan • Ryuichi Sakamoto • Dean Blunt • Samantha Glass

NORMAL ECHO is one of our featured guests this year at Holodeck's Official SXSW Showcase on Friday, March 20th at Hotel Vegas. Do not miss this incredible live set if you are coming to Austin for the festival, and look for release announcements looming just around the corner.

Newcomers BATHHØUSE and LLORA Launch National Tour

LLORA.

Holodeck's first big move of 2020 was the recent signing of Dallas-based industrial techno duo BATHHØUSE and solo synth-pop producer/vocalist LLORA. TONIGHT their month-long national tour begins in Dallas with an all-night bash featuring legendary local hero Mr. Pookie as part of a truly stacked and diverse bill. Check the dates below for shows sweeping coast to coast, along with the Holodeck Records SXSW Official Showcase on March 20th. You do not want to miss this pair of up-and-coming artists' spectacular live sets!

• February 28 - Dallas, TX at Dirty Dirty Dallas
• March 6 - Oklahoma City, OK at Château Casa House
• March 7 - Wichita, KS at Kirby's
• March 10 - Chicago, IL at Outer Sound
• March 11 - Detroit, MI at TBA
• March 13 - Philadelphia, PA at Warehouse on Watts - Spellbound
• March 14 - New York, NY at TV Eye - Synthicide
• March 15 - Fredericksburg, VA at The Recreation Center
• March 20 - Austin, TX at Hotel Vegas - Holodeck SXSW Showcase
• March 25 - El Paso, TX at Monarch
• March 27 - San Diego, CA at The Whistle Stop
• March 29 - Los Angeles, CA at Genghis Cohen
• March 31 - Phoenix, AZ at Lunchbox
• April 1 - Tucson, AZ at Club Congress

Automelodi Embarks on North American Tour

Automelodi is back on the road touring all over the USA and Canada throughout March and April, including the Holodeck Records Official SXSW Showcase and a string of Texas dates with label mate Majeure. Check the show list for your town and do not miss Automelodi's electrifying live set. This extensive run kicks off TONIGHT in Québec City!

• February 28 - Québec City, QC at Scanner Bistro
• March 6 - Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus
• March 7 - Minneapolis, MN at PNA Hall - Dark Energy 4th Anniversary
• March 8 - Chicago, IL at Sleeping Village
• March 10 - Detroit, MI at UFO Factory
• March 13 - Orlando, FL at Iron Cow
• March 14 - Miami, FL at Las Rosas
• March 17 - Austin, TX at Empire Garage - Official SXSW Opening Party
• March 18 - Houston, TX at Rudyard's *
• March 20 - Austin, TX at Hotel Vegas - Holodeck Records Official SXSW Showcase
• March 22 - McAllen, TX at Yerberia Cultura *
• March 24 - San Antonio, TX at Paper Tiger *
• March 25 - Denton. TX at Rubber Gloves *
• March 26 - Fort Worth, TX at Main At South Side *
• March 27 - San Diego, CA at SPACE
• March 29 - Los Angeles, CA at The Echo - Part Time Punks
• April 2 - Sacramento, CA at TBA
• April 3 - Portland, OR at Star Theater - Out From The Shadows VI
• April 4 - Seattle, WA at Timbre Room - False Prophet
• April 9 - Vancouver, BC at Fox Cabaret - Verboden 2020
• April 11 - Toronto, ON at Remix Lounge
• April 17 - Montréal, Canada at L'Esco

*with Majeure

Poster by Katie Hawes

Lou Rebecca's "Bonbon" Gets the Johnny Jewel Treatment

The ceaseless creative force of Lou Rebecca is back making video gold in 2020. Longtime fan and multi-band leader/record label mogul Johnny Jewel recently put his signature production style to work on a remix for track "Bonbon" off Lou's debut full-length Restless. Check out the epic video banger directed, choreographed, edited and starring none other than Lou herself - OUT TODAY on Italians Do It Better.

Click HERE to watch "Bonbon"

SXSW Showcases Announced

It's an exciting SXSW 2020 for Holodeck! We've teamed up with some amazing partners to bring two stacked official showcases.

• Holodeck Records SXSW Official Showcase on Friday, March 20th at Hotel Vegas featuring live performances by:

BATHHØUSE
Automelodi
Lou Rebecca
Grivo
Normal Echo
Single Lash
LLORA
JU4N
DJ Holodeck and DJ Troller
visuals by drip//cuts

• Qobuz, Holodeck Records and Unseen Worlds Present SXSW Official Showcase on Saturday, March 21st at Central Presbyterian Church featuring live performances by:

Fennesz
Astrid Sonne
Telefon Tel Aviv
Majeure
Carl Stone
Michael Vincent Waller w/R. Andrew Lee
DJ set by Veronica Otuño plus special guest TBA

Poster by Samantha Wendel

Holodeck Welcomes BATHHØUSE and LLORA

LLORA. Still from the video for “Tired” by Leigh Violet

Holodeck is back for 2020 with two new artist signings from the city of Dallas...

• BATHHØUSE is an industrial techno project from vocalist Carolina Santillan and producer Maxwell Henderson whose relentless throbbing beats, Spanish lyrics and intense live shows have become the focal point of a thriving new North Texas party scene. After tour stints with ADULT. and GRÜN WASSER, their performances have propelled them to headliner status. Look for big things coming from them soon.
FFO: Boy Harsher • BOAN • Essai Pas • Kontravoid

• LLORA is the latest project from synth-pop multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Llandon Broadhead whose sound design, songwriting and stage presence have earned them a burgeoning following in the DFW area. With extravagant wardrobes, makeup and music videos, the scope of LLORA's talent goes beyond the excellent music for an immersive and catchy performance with both wide and deep appeal.
FFO: John Maus • Drab Majesty • Light Asylum • Riki

With looming debut LP's in the works, these two artists are about to embark on a national tour from NY to LA with the Holodeck's Official SXSW Showcase in between. Check the dates and do not miss this pair of up-and-coming artists in your city.

• March 6 - Oklahoma City, OK at Château Casa House
• March 7 - Wichita, KS at Kirby's Beer Store
• March 10 - Chicago, IL at Outer Sound
• March 11 - Detroit, MI at TBA
• March 13 - Philadelphia, PA at Warehouse on Watts - Spellbound
• March 14 - New York, NY at TV Eye - Synthicide
• March 15 - Fredericksburg, VA at The Recreation Center
• March 20 - Austin, TX at Hotel Vegas - Holodeck SXSW Showcase
• March 25 - El Paso, TX at Monarch
• March 27 - San Diego, CA at The Whistle Stop
• March 29 - Los Angeles, CA at Genghis Cohen
• March 31 - Phoenix, AZ at Lunchbox
• April 1 - Tucson, AZ at Club Congress

New Album Out Today from Austin Experimental Legends FiRES WERE SHOT

Today marks the official arrival of the latest album from iconic Austin experimental duo FiRES WERE SHOT. With a discography that spans over two decades, this pilar of the Texas ambient scene returns with Fallen, a dense body of work showcasing a vast range of tone and expression on acoustic guitar. Through the use of tape manipulation, effects and field recordings, the duo enhances their classically trained fingerpicking techniques to orchestrate an immersive, multifaceted sound. In August, FiRES WERE SHOT re-emerged with the video premiere of "Yemen" announcing the new album to the delight of their fans. Now to celebrate the release, the duo has unveiled another cinematic spectacle for the second single "Forter Starter" on Treble.

"It feels like the meeting point between a more abstract, electronics-driven artist like Tim Hecker and one from the American primitivist school like John Fahey."
-Treble

"Their use of traditional acoustic folk music coalescing with experimental noise collages gives one the feeling of Ry Cooder or William Tyler being swallowed in a sea of sonic fuzz in the bowery."
-Complex Distractions

"The pair of Clay Walton and John Wilkins have been at it for over two decades, with Fallen their latest slice of long fades, dense tones and broken melodies suited for driving through the scorched Texas deserts."
-Tiny Mix Tapes

Click HERE to enjoy the kaleidoscope visual indulgence of "Forter Starter exclusively on Treble

Click HERE to order your copy of Fallen out now on limited edition cassette and digital download from Holodeck Records.

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FFO:
Tim Hecker
John Fahey
Stars of the Lid
Jack Rose

FiRES WERE SHOT - Fallen - Out Now on Limited Edition Cassette

FiRES WERE SHOT - Fallen - Out Now on Limited Edition Cassette

FiRES WERE SHOT. Photo by Nancy Pearsall