Merge Records

Merge Records is now on Bandcamp

Merge Records have become one of the latest labels to join Bandcamp. Unfortunately the whole discography isn’t there — like no Arcade Fire, Neutral Milk Hotel or Spoon — but still this is goo…

Little Scream signs to Merge for new album, touring

We were just saying how we’re still waiting on a followup to Little Scream‘s 2011 debut on Secretly Canadian, and now news on one is finally h…

A Giant Dog on Merge Records, playing Good Vibrations Fest II w/ the Mummies, King Louie, The Zeroes & many more

In case you missed it, Merge Records announced this exciting news in October: We are excited to welcome Austin’s A Giant Dog to Merge Records! The band recently recorded their third album with prolific producer Mike McCarthy and will release it in early 2016.

Waxahatchee signs to Merge, releasing 3rd LP in early 2015

Waxahatchee at Glasslands last night (more by Amanda Hatfield) Just this morning we posted pictures of Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) at the Glasslands show she played last night (12/10), and now comes the exciting news that she’s signed to Merge Records for her third full length which will be out in early 2…

There's a new Arcade Fire mural in Williamsburg, with Funeral's 10-years-ago release date on it

In case you forgot that ‘Funeral’ is turning 10 this month, Merge Records posted a reminder on a Brooklyn wall at N. 10th and Driggs in Williamsburg…

Spider Bags releasing a new LP on Merge, touring (dates and two song streams)

Spider Bags at Bowery Ballroom in 2013 (more by PSquared) Chapel Hill garage rockers Spider Bags have signed with hometown heavyweight label Merge Records (after opening for Merge heads Superchunk last year), who will release their fourth full length album, Frozen Letter, on August 5…

Flesh Wounds released a 7" on Merge, playing Empty Bottle on summer tour (dates, song streams)

North Carolina garage punks Flesh Wounds welcomed their new Bitter Boy 7″ last month via local indie heavyweights Merge Records. It’s a killer nab for Merge, who don’t typically deal in snarling, harder-edged garage stompers, yet it’s a nice change all the same…

Flesh Wounds released a 7" on Merge, touring, including Northside shows w/ Swearin', Ovlov & more (dates, streams)

Carrboro, NC garage punk trio Flesh Wounds just recently welcomed their new Bitter Boy 7″ via local indie heavyweights Merge Records. “Bitter Boy” is backed by both “Kennel Cough” and “Let Me Be Clear,” and 7″s are available for purchase via Merge’s webstore…

Reigning Sound releasing 'Shattered,' playing Empty Bottle on summer tour (dates, song stream)

Reigning Sound @ Wicker Park Fest 2013 (more by Lindsey Best) Long-running garage rock crew Reigning Sound are slated to welcome their new album, Shattered, on July 15 via new home Merge Records…

2nd 'This American Life' BAM show added (Stephin Merritt included) ++ Merge25 Fest updates (Duke University shows)

The five-day RadioLoveFest is coming to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in June, featuring various live radio shows with a variety of performers including Andrew Bird, Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen, They Might Be Giants, and Jonathan Coulton…
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