FRIENDSHIP CLUB #1 - BLACKBURN RECORDINGS

INTRODUCING a new (potentially) weekly feature: THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB (thanks to Stereogum for the tip on the name). I'm hoping to deliver a mix of songs early each week handpicked by various entities (labels, bands, dudes) with hopes that it can be enjoyed while you're working at the office or drinking morning coffee or nursing a hangover (or all three).

Edition #1 is curated by Jonathan Williger, head honcho over at Blackburn Recordings. The label has two releases under its belt, a split between Falsetto Boy and Sleep In Sundays (both from Saint Louis, Williger's hometown) and more recently Big Troubles' first 7" record. On the way from Blackburn are a couple 7"s, one from Sultan and one from Sore Eros, as well as a digital Blackburn compilation. Williger also serves as Program Director at WNYU and hosts a weekly program Fridays from 4-7:30PM EST.

This mix comes in two parts, you know like two sides of a real mixtape. I'm especially floating on this Christina Carter into Kath Bloom & Loren Connors business.

SIDE A

COSMETICS - SOFT SKIN

BRETT MARREN - TO DRINK WINE

VIRGINIA ASTLEY W/ DAVID SYLVAIN - SOME SMALL HOPE

DANNY PAUL GRODY - HUNGRY/HAUNTED

A BROKEN CONSORT - MOUNTAINS ASH

CHRISTINA CARTER - YELLOW PINE

KATH BLOOM & LOREN CONNORS - ALL MY TRIALS HERE

STEVE GUNN - DUSTED MIND

JOHN MARTYN - JUST NOW



SIDE B

EXPO '70 - B

INFINITE BODY - SUNSHINE

CLUSTER & ENO - HO RENOMO

INSIDES - DARLING EFFECT

MEREDITH MONK - CANDY BULLETS AND MOON

MOONSHAKE - GRAVITY

ARCHITEUTHIS REX - BAROKE

YOGA - SEVENTH MIND