NEON GOLD PRESENTS: NEW SHAPES // CMJ 2012

Another year, another CMJ, and that means another star-studded double-decker New Shapes blowout at Santos Party House. If you were on the front lines with us last year, you experienced the US live debut of Gotye and oh so much more. And this year - as always - we're looking to go even bigger, as we team up with our UK brothers-in-arms, National Anthem and Chess Club, to bring you the show to end all shows Thursday night at Santos.

Upstairs, we have Brooklyn heartthrobs Lovelife, synth-noirists Citizens!, electro-superstars Strange Talk, UK stadium-indie rockers Morning Parade, and west coast supergroup extraordinaire JJAMZ. This all before headlining beauties Icona Pop shut it down in the coveted headline slot, an honor claimed by Gotye, Grouplove and Theophilus London in years past. Downstairs, we've got newborn ruffians Busy Living, Brit-crooner Gabriel Bruce, jungle-pop Aussies Jinja Safari, and west coast sunkids Pacific Air and Blondfire, before Sky Ferreira and Capital Cities closing the night out in style.

All this for the impossibly low price of $5 advance, $10 day of show, plus free entry for a limited number of CMJ badges (so arrive early!). Mark your calendars for 6pm sharp on October 18th and get your advance tickets HERE, this is one for the history books.

UPSTAIRS
07:30pm: Lovelife // DOWNLOAD: "Me After You"

08:30pm: Citizens! // DOWNLOAD: "True Romance"

09:30pm: Strange Talk // STREAM: "Cast Away"

10:30pm: Morning Parade // STREAM: "Headlights"

11:30pm: JJAMZ // STREAM: "Heartbeat"

12:30am: Icona Pop // STREAM: "I Love It"

DOWNSTAIRS

07:00pm: Busy Living // STREAM: "It's A War Out There"

08:00pm: Gabriel Bruce // STREAM: "Perfect Weather"

09:00pm: Jinja Safari // STREAM: "Peter Pan"

10:00pm: Pacific Air // STREAM: "Float"

11:00pm: Blondfire // STREAM: "Where the Kids Are"

12:00am: Sky Ferreira // STREAM: "Everything Is Embarrassing"

01:00am: Capital Cities // STREAM: "Safe and Sound"

NEON GOLD PRESENTS: OCCUPY CMJ

We know we don't have to tell y'all twice, but CMJ week is officially upon us and it's going to be LARGE. We've announced our two showcases for those lucky enough to be in the greater New York area this week, but now we've got some major updates for you before things kick into full swing. In addition to the formidable performers already on the bill (above), we're thrilled to announce Little Boots as the special guest headline DJ on our double-decker New Shapes CMJ blowout. Also joining the lineup will be our new favorite synth-pop outfit Brite Futures, getting things started downstairs at 6:30pm just as the open bar from Bulldog Gin is kicking into high gear.

The news doesn't stop there though. We've know we've set a precedent with The Knocks' Popshop Radio minimixes, but now Lenno's gone and raised the bar with an exclusive megamix featuring the stars of this year's New Shapes bill, complete with a flurry of oven fresh exclusives. The mix features some of this year's greatest tunes, like our latest release from Savoir Adore and a double dose of Is Tropical, as well as some fiery exclusives from St. Lucia and The Knocks. Rounding out the stack is the world premier of Xaphoon Jones' deep space nine edit of "Dreamers", which - let's be real - is headline news in and of itself.

Before you check out the full tracklist below, keep in mind that we've got a two hour OPEN BAR of Bulldog Gin and sixteen of the best and brightest the world has to offer for only $5 a pop (or $10 on the door), so if you haven't already, make sure to cop your tickets HERE before it's too late. Friendly faces? Check. Friendly prices? Check. Consider this a friendly warning.



1. "Somebody That I Used To Know (ft. Kimbra)" - Gotye
2. "Berlin" - Is Tropical
3. "Beaches & Friends" - French Horn Rebellion
4. "Firework" (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) - Katy Perry
5. "The Greeks" (Tagteam Terror Remix) - Is Tropical
6. "We Got It Wrong" - St. Lucia [exclusive]
7. "Dreamers" - Savoir Adore
8. "All Eyes On You" (Chrome Canyon Remix) - St. Lucia [exclusive]
9. "Stay Kids" (John Hancock Mix) - ANR
10. "High Society" (Gordon Voidwell Remix) - Bear Hands
11. "Remedy" (Buffetlibre vs Sidechains Remix) - Little Boots
12. "Brightside" (Lenno Remix) - The Knocks [exclusive]
13. "Anna Sun" - Walk The Moon
14. "Dreamers" (Xaphoon Jones Remix) - Savoir Adore [exclusive]

NEON GOLD PRESENTS: NEW SHAPES // CMJ 2011

For the uninitiated, New Shapes is a little thing we do with some of our promoter friends every CMJ and SXSW, and it only seems to get bigger with each passing year. Bands who have graced the New Shapes stage in the past include Mystery Jets, The Naked & Famous, Theophilus London, Local Natives, Grouplove and many more, and things are only going to get bigger this year as we team up with Duracell and take things back to where it all began in 2009 at Santos Party House in Lower Manhattan. Taking over both stages of Santos from 6pm to 4am, we've got some of the best new acts the world has to offer and cordially invite you to join us for what we aspire to make the premier live event of CMJ 2011.

After more than five long years of keeping us waiting, Gotye finally makes his US debut at CMJ this year, storming our shores as one of the most talked about bands at CMJ 2011. He'll be headlining our show in the 12am slot on the main stage before the late night acts takes over, as The Knocks keep things moving into the early hours in the 1am live slot, before a very special headline DJ set from our secret special guest and a late night power set from Lenno closing things out at 3am. Rounding out the main stage lineup are next huge things Walk The Moon and St. Lucia, two of NYC's finest in Gordon Voidwell and Fort Lean, and Vancouver synth sensations Data Romance.

But wait, there's more. Headlining the downstairs stage we've got the debut US shows from UK electro types Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Is Tropical, plus Neon Gold family favorites ANR and Savoir Adore, and Brooklyn's finest in French Horn Rebellion and Slowdance. Not to mention a downstairs open bar from 6pm-8pm courtesy of Bulldog Gin making sure you get your night started off right. Furthermore, we've got Duracell in the house providing charging stations on both floors, powering your night from start to finish. And the best part? Advance tickets are available HERE for the low low price of $5 (increasing to $10 on the door day of show), but act fast, as this will sell out. Full lineup and set times available below, and be sure to check out Duracell's Facebook page here for the unveiling of the special guest headline DJ on Friday.

UPSTAIRS
07:00pm: Fort Lean // DOWNLOAD: "Beach Holiday"

08:00pm: St. Lucia // DOWNLOAD: "All Eyes On You"

09:00pm: Data Romance // DOWNLOAD: "The Deep"

10:00pm: Gordon Voidwell // STREAM: "Ivy League Circus"

11:00pm: Walk The Moon // DOWNLOAD: "Anna Sun"

12:00am: Gotye // STREAM: "Somebody That I Used To Know"

01:00am: The Knocks // STREAM: "The Brightside"

01:30am: SPECIAL GUEST (DJ)

03:00am: Lenno (DJ) // DOWNLOAD: "Helena Beat" (Lenno Remix)


DOWNSTAIRS
07:30pm: Slowdance // STREAM: "Sweetness"

08:30pm: Is Tropical // DOWNLOAD: "The Greeks"

09:30pm: ANR // STREAM: "Stay Kids"

10:30pm: Savoir Adore // DOWNLOAD: "Loveliest Creature"

11:30pm: French Horn Rebellion // STREAM: "Beaches & Friends" (The Twelves Edit)

12:30am: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs // STREAM: "Household Goods"

POPSHOP010: CMJ EDITION

To those of you left cold and alone, longing for the glory of Popshop last Thursday, we must apologize. But dry your eyes friends, because the wait will be worth it, as CMJ is right around the corner and with it comes the biggest Popshop yet. That's right, for the very special CMJ edition of our beloved club night, we're bringing you an expanded MEGA edition of Popshop featuring some of our favorite new acts of 2011.

Headlining we've got Brite Futures live and Xaphoon Jones on the decks, two acts basically born for the Popshop stage as two of the best partystarting names in the game. Then as main support we've got Electric Guest, LA's best new band and our biggest tip for mega stardom in 2012. We've been asked to keep them under wraps to this point, but it's time to let the cat out of the bag and CMJ is going to be a coming out party for the ages - say hello to your favorite new band. Getting things started in the early slots we've got a triple threat of openers, from the anthemic ensemble indie of Louisiana's Royal Teeth, to the dark, Kate Bush-esque pop of Denmark's Fallulah and the ice cold synths of Los Angeles' DWNTWN. Finally, we'll have DC's finest Brenton Duvall, making his Popshop debut at long last and keeping things moving on the decks all night until Xaph takes over in the early hours.

As usual we'll be getting your night started right with an hour of open bar vodka, but we'll be kicking things off an hour earlier this month at 7pm, with the complimentary Absolut flowing freely from 7-8. Also different this month will be the price tag... because there isn't one. That's right, this month's Popshop will be FREE ENTRY with RSVP to RSVP@neongoldrecords.com. Entry will be first come first serve and this will reach capacity (some of you may recall the 1,000+ RSVPs we had for our launch party back in January and the ensuing line around the block), so come early to avoid disappointment. See you soon New York, let's go bigger than ever this month.

08:00pm: Royal Teeth // STREAM: "Wild"

09:00pm: Fallulah // STREAM: "Bridges"

10:00pm: DWNTWN // DOWNLOAD: "Transition" (Dillon Francis Remix)

11:00pm: Electric Guest // STREAM: "Awake"

12:00am: Brite Futures // DOWNLOAD: "Baby Rain"

01:00am: Xaphoon Jones // STREAM: "Colours" (Xaphoon Jones MEGA Edit)


FREE ENTRY WITH RSVP: RSVP@neongoldrecords.com

CMJ 2010 // NEW SHAPES 2.0

It's that time again, as we make our way towards mid-October and the collective gaze of the music industry falls upon CMJ and all the beautiful chaos that comes with it. Last year we brought you the first annual New Shapes party, which saw everyone from Theophilus London and Darwin Deez to Chief and Local Natives grace the stage at Santos Party House. This year we're going even bigger with it, moving to the wide open spaces of Brooklyn and the multiple stages of Public Assembly, and it's finally time to bring the curtain back on what's easily the biggest event we've ever been a part of.

Chess Club are once again our partners in promotional crime for this event, and we've also teamed up with the UK's Plugged In PR to help us bring you one of the best and brightest line ups on offer at CMJ this year. It's all going down at Public Assembly on Thursday the 21st of October, from 3pm to 3am, with two stages and over 20 amazing new bands playing over the course of the evening. Below you'll find the full line up and schedule for the night, complete with mp3s so you can sample the artists on the menu for the evening. Tickets are currently on sale via the event page HERE, and at only $12 a pop that's a hell of a bang for your buck so you'd do well to move quickly and reserve your ticket today. And as this is an official CMJ event, we will also be opening the door to a limited number of CMJ badge holders, but as space is limited you'd be wise to arrive early to ensure entry.

NEON GOLD ROOM
04:00pm: The Good Natured (London) // MP3: "Your Body Is A Machine"
05:00pm: Body Language (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Huffy Ten Speed"
06:00pm: Samuel (Manhattan) // MP3: "I Heart NY" (Remix ft. Joell Ortiz)
07:00pm: Spark (London) // MP3: "Shut Out The Moon" (Monsieur Adi Remix)
08:00pm: Emil & Friends (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Sleepyhead"
09:00pm: Brahms (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Subtext Is Deadly"
10:00pm: Fenech-Soler (London) // MP3: "Lies"
11:00pm: The Sound of Arrows (Stockholm) // MP3: "M.A.G.I.C."
12:00am: Penguin Prison (Harlem) // MP3: "Worse It Gets" (Starsmith Remix)
01:00am: The Knocks (Manhattan) // MP3: "Make It Better"

CHESS CLUB ROOM
03:30pm: Santah (Chicago) // MP3: "No Other Women"
04:30pm: Savoir Adore (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Bodies"
05:30pm: Alex Winston (Detroit) // MP3: "Medicine"
06:30pm: Ava Luna (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Clips"
07:30pm: Oberhofer (Brooklyn) // MP3: "Away Frm U"
08:30pm: Devin Therriault (Brooklyn) // MP3: "I Don't Think I"
09:30pm: 1, 2, 3 (Pittsburgh) // MP3: "Confetti"
10:30pm: Grouplove (Los Angeles) // MP3: "Colours"
11:30pm: The Postelles (Manhattan) // MP3: "123 Stop"

Once again tickets are $12 (BARGAIN) and available online HERE. There's also a Facebook event page up over here, and you can stay up to date on all further updates via our official Neon Gold Records twitter feed here, which to be honest you should have probably already been following anyway.