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Land of Talk today shared a video for new single “Compelled,” the second track from the Montreal-based band’s new album Indistinct Conversations, now scheduled for release on July 31st, 2020. Watch the video here, pre-order the album here, and find the track streaming everywhere!

We realize these are scary and uncertain times for all of us, and we hope you are all healthy and safe. We have gotten a lot of questions about how you can support artists who are being directly impacted by the current pandemic. One way to support artists is purchasing physical releases. From now thru the end of the month, you can get 15% off your entire order (excluding pre-orders). Use the code SUPPORT when checking out or use THIS LINK to receive the discount. As always, there is free shipping on U.S. orders.

There are a number of organizations that help musicians in times of need, including AFM, Musicares, and Sweet Relief. If you have the means, please consider donating.

Bursting into the world back in 2008,Elephant Shell was the phenomenal debut album fromTokyo Police Club - and we're super excited to repress the record again in 2020. Get it at aspecial price throughout March!

Land of Talk—the Montreal-based band led by Elizabeth Powell—today announced its new album Indistinct Conversations will be released on May 15th. All 11 songs on Indistinct Conversations were written by Powell (vocals/guitar/keys), and share the hallmarks of the Land of Talk sound: her silvery vocals; masterful, at times cacophonous guitar playing; and a stream-of-conscious lyricism—here perhaps at her most emotionally vulnerable and honest. The album’s first single “Weight of That Weekend,” is now streaming, and Indistinct Conversations is available for pre-order.

Ada Lea—the project of Montreal-based artist and musician Alexandra Levy—today announced her new EPwoman, here will be released on March 27th.NYLON premiered a video for title track this morning. Pre-order the EP here. 

Our new Album of the Month is the unflinching tour-de-force that is Desaparecidos' "Read Music/Speak Spanish" LP. Released in 2002, it was the debut album from the Conor Oberst fronted punk band.

Get it for a special price throughout February!

We're excited to announce the release of our first-ever (intentionally) funny record,Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits. The yellow-orange LP (limited to 500 copies) will be in stores on February 21st, but you can order your copy today from theSaddle Creek Store and it will ship out this week! This morning, our friends atDiscogs posted an essay written by Adam outlining his love of vinyl and connection to Saddle Creek throughout the years.

Please welcome the 11th installment of our Document Series — The Big Net's 'Big Moon b/w Rufus' out 2/28. An exercise in immediacy, it was recorded live in 2 days. The true distillation of a moment. An impulse, trusted. The emotive power of this trio is strong, driving the band's style down the highway somewhere between drone and country, folk and rock. Listen to the incredible first song "Big Moon" now and pre-order the 7" here.

Introducing S. Raekwon, the latest artist to join our Document Series & first whose music we’re releasing through a demo submission. Thanks Stereogum for shining a light on this. Listen to the single "Parts Towards Whole" and pre-order here (out on February 7th). It's a beautiful song from a very special artist, and we hope you connect with it the way we did.