Cave In Release Official Statement: Band To Reunite And Release New EP

Brianne Sullivan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:47:11 +0000

In 2006 Cave In took a break from the music world after releasing Perfect Pitch Black. But it looks as though a three and a half year hiatus was enough to rekindle the desire to make music, because the Boston-based band has regrouped and will be releasing a new EP along with a coinciding reunion show this July.

To be titled Planets of Old, the new EP will be released on 12″ vinyl only via Hydra Head Records. The album will be released on July 19; the same day the band will be playing their release show at Great Scott’s in Allston, MA. Along with Cave In’s performance, Disappearer and Phantom Glue will also be playing.

Cave In worked with Paul Q Kolderie, who has produced for the likes of the Pixies and Radiohead, on four tracks for the new record. Planets of Old will be Cave In’s sixth studio album to date, since their formation in 1995.

Official statement from Cave In
Dear friends,

After 3 1/2 long years, Cave In has decided to end its hiatus. Please join us for an EP release show at Great Scott’s (1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston MA) on Sunday, July 19th @ 9PM. Also playing will be our friends Disappearer and Phantom Glue. Copies of the “Planets Of Old” limited 12″ (recorded by Adam Taylor, Alex Hartman & Johnny Northrup @ Camp St. Studio) from Hydra Head Records will be available that night.

We hope to see your lovely selves.

Steve, Adam, J.R., Caleb
CAVE IN

Big Business Announce Details Of New Album, Release First Single

Derek Evers — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:17:25 +0000

With a new guitarist in tow and a months spent with producer Phil Ek recording the follow-up to 2007’s Here Come The Waterworks, Big Business is finally pleased to announce the completion of their new full length album, Mind The Drift. Oh, and that they “think it turned out great.”

While the band hasn’t had time to address the millennial types on the internet who have been asking the things like, “What’s up with the new album? Why’s it taking so long? How come you guys don’t play that one song anymore or have merchandise at your shows?”, they’re label Hydra Head took the time today to address the throngs. Among the news they revealed is the release of a new track that coincides with the announcement of the record — “Gold And Final” — which you can listen to now at their MySpace page.

So while you’re listening to “Gold And Final”, we suggest you read through these Hydra Head released factoids about the upcoming Big Business record:

FACT #1:
Producer Phil Ek (insert famous bands like The Shins here) has again evolved the band’s grandiose sound and taken the Biz into new sonic territories!

FACT #2:
Guitarist and newest band member Toshi Kasai adds new voice and dimension, and looks good doing it. You can actually hear the handsome.

FACT #3:
Most of the instrumental tracks were recorded at AVAST! Studios in Seattle, WA. in June and July of 2008.

FACT #4:
Due to the busy touring schedule of Big Biz and the Melvins, most of the vocals, as well as some overdubs and mixing, had to be postponed until late November of 2008. The album was completed in Los Angeles (well, actually, Burbank to be precise). (That’s a two-fer.)

FACT #5:
While recording Jared’s vocals, Phil Ek kept a loaded sawed-off shotgun in the control room.

FACT #6:
Hydra Head Records will be releasing the album on LP/CD/Digital this April. But more news on that later…

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Cave In Release Official Statement: Band To Reunite And Release New EP

Big Business Announce Details Of New Album, Release First Single