Listen/purchase: Sleeptalking by The Record Winter
Brilliant, brand new album from our friends The Record Winter. For fans of dark folk, psych rock, and rock & roll. I also had the opportunity to sing on tracks 4 & 5. -K
Rockage 3.0 steamrolls into South Bay
"Among the returning, local musical staples (eg. Cartoon Bar Fight, Gnarboots, Picture Atlantic, The Albert Square, and many more), new blood joins the ranks. The jazz oriented Ghost and the City, Cartoon Violence, Hawk Jones, Jean Baudin and PORCH (feat. Todd Huth of Primus) represent some of the new bay area bands involved in the soiree." -Christopher Millard, Examiner.com
Played The Record Winter’s album release last night at Cafe Stritch. One of our favorite shows for sure. And now some stolen pics from the internet!
The Record Winter, Cartoon Bar Fight, The English Language, DonCat
On The Record Winter’s new full-length:
"The new album is so intense and emotional that lead singer Dominic Miranda at times sounds like he’s coming unglued at the seams. Cartoon Bar Fight’s Kendall Sallay contributes some gorgeous vocals to the track "Kevin and Winnie." -Aaron Carnes, San Jose Metro
We mixed our new EP, The Labyrinth Suite, at Different Fur Studios in San Francisco this year. Check it out here.
Covering Vampire Weekend’s “Don’t Lie” with Allison Barnes.
"The Union" (Cover) - Taking Back Sunday
Allie (occasionl CBF member) and I started learning this song last Christmas and we finally finished it last night (if you know the original…..it’s reallyfastloud). Because who didn’t love this band once? Tell the truth.
Our friends in The Y Axes recently posted their cover of another old TBS track, “Cute Without the E,” too. Check it:
-K
more gif—allison barnes of winter war enthusiastically wearing the cranberry CBF moon tee. get one here for christmas before they go away.
CBF friendsssssssssss.
Our new baby!!!!!!!!!!
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCED: Sat. 1/4 at Cafe Stritch—The Record Winter’s album release! I sang on some of their new tracks and will perform them live. CBF will also be playing new tunes. Facebook event here! -Kendall
Super *~*rare*~* moon shirts and physical copies of The Labyrinth Suite EP are up in the CBF store. <3
Reincarnate, by Cartoon Bar Fight
11 track album
"Reincarnate" is up for free download to celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead. Grab it before November 2nd.
Cartoon Bar Fight at C2SV
Courtesy of Shane Hagerty, Content Magazine
Photos: Jessica Shirley-Donnelly of JRSD Photography
The Labyrinth Suite E.P., by Cartoon Bar Fight
Our new EP is available for digital download on Bandcamp. We hope you <3 it.
See you Sunday for the physical release in San Jose at Cafe Stritch/C2SV.
Cartoon Bar Fight's 'Labyrinth Suite' and the shape of things to come | examiner.com
"The shortened album ultimately challenges the band’s ‘folk’ moniker, altogether, showing a side that delves more into futuristic psych-rock and dark synth-pop." -Christopher Millard, examiner.com
Check back tomorrow for a Friday surprise.
See you Sunday for the physical release.
Who to See at C2SV | The Bay Bridged
"If you dig the darker side of indie, it would behoove you to check out Cartoon Bar Fight, who create lovely, shimmering pop with an aura of eeriness. Their live show is sort of hypnotizing, and their C2SV appearance at Café Stritch will also mark the debut of their new E.P., The Labyrinth Suite. They go on 6pm on the 29th – early enough for you to be home in time for Breaking Bad.” -Jody Amable, The Bay Bridged
COMING UP. Tickets: c2sv.com
Locals Only: A Guide to Silicon Valley Bands at C2SV Music Festival
“Falling somewhere between dream pop and indie folk, Cartoon Bar Fight could be 2013’s answer to the Cranberries. They create a lot of lush arrangements and earnest melodies, and have a knack for writing interesting concept albums. Their next release will be about space, according to the band.” -Aaron Carnes, San Jose Metro
Thanks to the SJ Metro!