Press Release:
It's not everyday you get asked to release a new record from one of your favorite bands. So you can appreciate my utmost delight to announce that Hobbledehoy will be releasing an AUS/NZ vinyl edition of Closer to Closed, the new EP from seminal angular-rock outfit Braid. Expect shipping early September 2011. This all happened very quickly, I'm still a little shaken!
From 1993 to 1997, as Braid carved out its musical niche, the pages of the band's history were filled with endless lists of shows played, 7"s recorded, and followers gained. Then, a year after the release of 1998's Frame and Canvas -- a genre-defining album that continues to serve as an influence for countless musicians to this day -- Braid disbanded at the height of its popularity. Members then moving on to form Hey Mercedes, The City On Film and The Firebird Band. But, even while on the tip of peoples' tongues, the prospect of hearing brand new music from the band remained elusive -- until now.
Engineered by J. Robbins (Jawbreaker, The Promise Ring, Jets to Brazil, the Frame and Canvas album) Closer to Closed crackles with energy throughout. Although no plans are currently in the works to record a full-length, the group is certainly open to the idea.
A free download of the EP's opening track, "The Right Time", can be found here.
The EP is available to be pre-ordered here on 12" 180g blue vinyl, with all orders coming with an MP3 coupon.
