MASS SHIVERS

Alright– the cat’s out of the bag, finally. Contoured Heat is now available in stores not only across the USA, but is even creeping into Europe, as well as the UK’s criminal drop off, Australia. How, you might ask? Well, via Licking River’s exclusive distributor, Drag City. You too can purchase it from Drag City if you can’t find it in your favorite store — just visit their online shop here.

Some press has hit already, like in Time Out Chicago and Tiny Mix Tapes. Check it! We promise, it’s positive. Don’t be scared.

Yo, the new Mass Shivers LP hits the streets on JUNE 29. Here’s a teaser:

Like the “Torrid Sex In East Berlin” 7″, this is out on our own Licking River Records and distributed exclusively by Drag City.

It’s a new year, a better year. Roses received on January 1, unlike the horns of a year ago. 2009 was not fantastic. 2010 looks to be.

Something good did come from 2009, however, and that was the first vinyl release on our own label, Licking River. The “Torrid Sex In East Berlin” b/w “Tickled On Poppers” 7″ was quietly released over the summer and distributed by Drag City. As word got out, some hype/rave press came in from the likes of  Wire magazine, as well as from Dusted online. I’ll post those in a bit.

We’re also selling these “Torrid Sex In East Berlin” singles at our web store, on this very here site (look to your right, bub! Click on the horse-muscle on gold image, or where it says ’store’). “Torrid Sex In East Berlin” b/w “Tickled On Poppers” is the first real deal recording we’ve given to the world that showcases our new,  trad power-trio instrumentation. Guitar, drums, and bass, just like all your favorites– Groundhogs, ZZ Top, Rush, Cream, The Experience, Henry Grimes, etc. Shit is heavy! On beautiful, clear-gold vinyl. And, it’s the only time you’ll be able to hear “Tickled On Poppers” on record– possibly the heaviest Mass Shivers song of all time. This 7″ is a prelude to the new full-length coming out this spring!