alternate flyer for 7.29

I found this sketch up of a banner that my friend/talented illustrator dan hughes did for my bandcamp page over a year ago. It’s cool to see his process/the different ways he decided to draw me. It’s also interesting to see how my image as a musician was perceived at the time (gummy bear) as opposed to how it would be perceived now (I still love gummy bears).

The funniest part I think is the exposed chest/plunging neckline/chest hair. I never wear shirts like that.

working on a somewhat lower impact form of short run CD duplication and packaging for my upcoming release for my band norwegian arms. This is made out of a paper lunch bag that is made from 100% post consumer paper. Folded over and tucked into the back. Simple form, no plastic whatsoever (except the CD). And it will bio-degrade. Printed on an ink jet printer, which I guess isn’t the best for the environment, but it’s a short production run, so minimal materials are used. At the very least, I think this is a good start.

Interested in the music? norwegianarms.bandcamp.com

Frank Ocean - Strawberry Swing

Norwegian Arms - VIKAVIKA

This song was my valentines present to my valentine this year.  

download at norwegianarms.bandcamp.com

there are cities in Russia that are closed, where foreigners cannot enter without a permit or a special pass. this song is about one of these cities that contains a nuclear power plant. this is one of a batch of songs about my life in siberia that I will be recording over the next few months. download at http://norwegianarms.bandcamp.com

norwegian arms at the berks warehouse

From hours of constant wood-burning, the interior of the cabin and all of their belongings had begun to smell of smoke. He sat at the window with a four-track recorder thinking that he was to emerge from this weekend away with a masterpiece. She was reading on the bed, but the book was vulgar and she was thinking about stopping. He came over to the bed and lay next to her.

‘Break?
‘Yeah. I got some stuff done though.

Just got featured in Tuvan’s finest online news source. Click the pic to see the article. Google Translate if you don’t know Russian.

my favorite quote:

Брендан Мульвихилл, США, исполнил песню в стиле кантри, сыграв на мандолине (струнный щипковый музыкальный инструмент небольших размеров) – удивил многонациональную аудиторию.

lol @ not actually playing country.

The USSR - Tuva Isn’t As Close As I’d Like It To Be

download at http://theussr.bandcamp.com

Guess I just ‘released’ my newest Norwegian Arms ep type thing called ‘jttrbg’ and it’s now available on my (bandcamp) 4 free n stuff. Two songs on this one, one that ya’ll may know because it’s been around a little bit but without a ‘proper release’. Also includes a super duper old song [written circa 2007] while living in Germany but also had yet to be recorded or what not. enjoy if you enjoy things like this.

Also now available there is my first ep release from last summer ‘Louise’ in its entirety. Also free. Share away friends.

Big big big fan of Jose’s Seattle project (Neighbors). He just linked me to the (EP) called Finalist they just ‘released’ on bandcamp and it’s absolutely fantastic. Makes me think if Pavement had a noisy baby with the quiet earnest observant kid next door. Nice touches of tasteful dissonance throughout.

Jose’s lyrical ability has always made me a bit jealous, and coupled with his ‘I’m sorta apathetic about this’ vocal delivery these songs shine.

It’s also free. Always a plus.

he also has a (tumblr)