December 2009
6 posts
Best Of 2009
For my final post of 2009, Andy thought it would be cool to have everyone share their favorite (non-Polyvinyl) albums of the year.
Plus, since we have two employees based in San Francisco and one in Bloomington, IL, the five of us in Champaign finally got to learn what tunes our co-workers have been digging. And now you can, too!
Although some lists were easy to guess (I nailed...
All In The (Extended) Family
I just found out yesterday that Headlights will be supporting Dave Bazan on his upcoming spring tour!
I’ve seen Headlights play in a lot of different Champaign-Urbana venues and have also caught Dave Bazan in concert a couple of times (once solo and once with a full band) — so I know from experience that this combo is definitely going to be one to catch if they come through your neck...
Tweet, Tweet
This month I was handed (one of) the reins to the Polyvinyl Twitter account.
I’ll be chiming in several times a week to let you know about new E-store items and special deals, while Andy will still be keeping you updated on everything happening with our bands — videos, interviews, new music and more.
Judging from my past track record on this blog, I think my biggest problem is going...
Power Hour
I can’t believe it’s December already — the past couple weeks have been a blur of packing orders, listening to test pressings (Aloha Home Acres, Japandroids No Singles, Volcano, I’m Still Excited!!) and other odds and ends around the office.
I even wrote up a press release for the Joan of Arc Don’t Mind Control Variety Show happening next month at the Empty Bottle in...