A precursor to the Go To Sleep Mess LP out February 12th, the 7″ record includes the “Go To Sleep, Mess” single and the non-album cut, “Destroyer”, on the B-side. These beauts are a limited pressing with the first 150 pressed on bone-colored vinyl. BUY VINYL. The Press: “Truly elegant and heartbreaking lyricisms yank DAY JOY from […]
Francisco The Man – Tiger / Broken Arrows 7″
We’ve kept quite busy scouring the alleyways and mini-marts of Los Angeles, CA for a new ass kicker and are psyched to say we’ve unearthed a definite bruiser in Francisco The Man. It’s also our 10th release. Plenty of reasons to get psyched. The rowdy, beachy vibes of “Tiger” swamp side A, while the acid-tinged […]
Hands – Massive Context EP
We are thrilled to give you Hands’ Massive Context EP. This is the first physical release from these LA rock demons. We have pressed 300 on transparent orange wax and (for the first time) have also pressed CDs. Get ‘em while they’re hot. BUY VINYL. BUY DIGITAL. Press Quotes “…exudes the same kind of emotional […]
Field Mouse – You Guys… 7″
Small Plates is proud to announce SPR008, a 7” dish from Brooklyn shoegaze-pop heroes, Field Mouse. The hazy sweetness of “You Guys Are Gonna Wake Up My Mom” fogs up the A-side, while the heavy guitar squall of “Happy” soaks the B. Pressed on marbled clear wax, this hottie is now SOLD OUT. BUY DIGITAL. […]
Gracie – Treehouse EP
Small Plates grows up with its first 12″ from Philadelphia, PA’s Gracie. His Treehouse EP channels a darker beast than his previous efforts, and for this we are grateful. Often brooding, Gracie’s downbeat electro-pop will surely get you through your darkest winter days in style. We have pressed the first 100 copies on glistening clear+gold […]
High Highs – High Highs EP
Ultra-limited vinyl release: First 100 copies come on marbled charcoal-gray wax. Sold out of the gray, remaining copies are on black vinyl. BUY VINYL. High Highs High Highs 10″ EP SPR006 A1: “Open Season” A2: “Flowers Bloom” B3: “Ivy” B4: “Horses” “Ruminative, dreamlike pop, rich with falsetto harmonies and nuanced electronic glaze.” – Spinner “…an […]
TV Girl – Girls Like Me 7″
We are absolutely stoked to announce the release of TV Girl’s “Girls Like Me” 7″, the first physical release from these stellar Californians. Limited to 500 copies, 150 of which come on hella yellow wax, these two songs are sure to be your autumn 2011 anthems- pure pop perfection. “Girls Like Me” graces the A-side, […]
Supreme Cuts – Trouble EP
A mixture of samples, creative chopped verses, and original musicianship allow Chicago’s Supreme Cuts to create some spectacular music. If How To Dress Well’s balls dropped and he made a love child with James Blake while tripping acid in the back of hazy, laser light infested club, Supreme Cuts would be said child. We’re thrilled […]
Idiot Glee – Don’t Go Out Tonight 7″
James Friley and Idiot Glee, one in the same, now immortalized, sphericized, and pressed real hard onto the silky smooth surface of vinyl. Idiot Glee’s “Don’t Go Out Tonight” 7″ is Small Plates’ latest release, a one-of-a-kind release featuring the title track on the a-side, and a very special double b-side featuring “That’s All For […]
Campfires – Dusty Mansions 7″
We’re ridiculously excited to announce the second release on Small Plates: a three-track helping from Chicago’s Jeff Walls, better known as Campfires. “Dusty Mansions” is on the a-side, while the double b-side has “Time Flying By” and “Chasing Planets” Limited to 500 copies on red vinyl. Shit is fierce. Grab it here. “If you’re into […]
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