From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Tom Brosseau, live@Chessvolt Studios with Angela Correa; Videos and Mp3s

12.28.2009

Deceptive simplicity plus powerful determinedness mark Tom Brosseau’s hypnotic tunes. Listening can feel like being plugged directly into Brosseau’s psyche, a dry, cool lunar-like landscape dotted with transient images, each shot through with intense colors. We suggest you take your time with these compelling live recordings. Nibble and digest. Then nibble some more. There’s a [...]

Wavy Davy’s top 12 selections from last year’s Luxury Wafers Sessions

12.28.2009

Here’s another list for list lovers. It’s never really too late, and, besides, 2010′s all about savoring that which nourishes, so…..without further ado, here’s Dave Shulman’s list of faves from Luxury Wafers sessions in 2009. Dave’s an up-east musician who helped around the studio when he visited and even filmed a bunch of Luxury Wafers [...]

Best of the Year #3: View, Listen and Download

12.25.2009

This Best of 2009 list, “in no particular order,” comes from Mike Post, who started as an intern at our Chessvolt Studios before Luxury Wafers and has helped us here and there from the very beginning with booking, mixing… the whole shebam. Mike just graduated with a music degree from Northeastern University in Boston. Check [...]

J Tillman Video 7: Diamondback, Live@Kingsize Soundlabs in LA for Luxury Wafers

12.23.2009

The Luxury Wafers / J Tillman fest draws to a close with this final bang – Josh recording Diamondback, a searing, new, unreleased song that haunts with natural, writhing beauty and showcases his masterful songwriting. J Tillman – Diamondback – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo. Recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in LA. Go [...]

J Tillman Video 6: Above All Men, Live@Kingsize Soundlabs in LA for Luxury Wafers

12.22.2009

J Tillman records a rare performance of Above All Men from his Vacilando Territory Blues (1/27/09, Western Vinyl), live at Kingsize Soundlabs in LA for Luxury Wafers. A beautiful song which strikingly points to simple blessings. J Tillman – Above All Men – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo. Check out the entire [...]

J Tillman Video 5: Borne Away On A Black Barge, Live@Kingsize Soundlabs for Luxury Wafers

12.20.2009

Exciting. Here’s J Tillman, his brother Zach and Josh’s companion, Aja, singing Borne Away On A Black Barge live@Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles for Luxury Wafers. This a cappella song, recently released on a 7″ from Western Vinyl, is so beautiful it chills to the bone. Check out more of J Tillman’s amazing session HERE. [...]

J Tillman Video 4: Wild Honey Never Stolen, Live @ Kingsize Soundlabs for Luxury Wafers

12.20.2009

It’s late, but I promised one everyday ’till they’ve all rolled out, so here you go! This one’s J Tillman recording Wild Honey Never Stolen, live at Kingsize Soundlabs in LA for Luxury Wafers. You can also find the song on a new 7″ from Western Vinyl. Check out more of J Tillman’s amazing session [...]

Best of the Year #2, View, Listen and Download

12.20.2009

This selection comes from Amanda Lemieux, who has been with Luxury Wafers as a videographer, video editor and all-around good-viber since she moved to LA from the east coast about a year ago. From #12 to her numero uno, the songs are listed below as mp3s or videos with links to the original sessions for [...]

J Tillman Video 3: Marked in the Valley, Live @ Kingsize Soundlabs for Luxury Wafers

12.18.2009

Live at Kingsize Soundlabs in Eagle Rock (LA), CA, for Luxury Wafers, J Tillman records Marked In The Valley. The original recording can be found on Tillman’s latest full length, Year in the Kingdom (9/8/09, Western Vinyl). Dig. J Tillman – Marked In The Valley – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo. Go [...]

Best of the Year #1: View, Listen and Download

12.17.2009

We asked our Luxury Wafers crew to share their favorites songs from our 2009 sessions. This first selection is a playlist from Justin Philips, who shot and edited video for us over the summer and stayed on to continue with video and to help with the studio move. Some of the songs on the list [...]