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Posted on by jheinbockel

Hi everyone!

First, I want to give a big thanks to everyone who came out this weekend to our launch party at Uptown Records.

It was great to meet so many new friends and hear your thoughts about the shirts.

At Uptown Records

Our Shirt Table

Bands: If was fun seeing everyone’s acoustic sets. And Boy Climbing Ropes, even though you forgot it was acoustic, you were great as always.

There’s some big news here online, too. We’ve just launched the Twin Horizon shop, and you can now buy our Shanghai DIY shirts. They’re already moving fast and they’re limited edition, so move quickly! If you’ve got any questions about the site, feel free to contact us, either on Facebook, Twitter, or by email.

 

 

An old poem

Posted on by ibelcic

Found this poem I wrote about 5 years ago when I was home for the summer from college…it’s about being lazy.

 

A Drummer Should Play the Drums

My drums

sat in the attic

all summer long,

not set up, not even taken

out of the cases.

 

I saw the potential

trapped in a sleek black wooden shell,

bound by a pockmarked head

and sturdy metal hoops.

I did not set them up.

 

I heard the spectacular

fills, dancing about the set, and the

slickest of grooves, so deep in the

pocket they’re covered in lint.

I did not play them.

 

I felt the familiar

tingling in my fingers,

needing to grasp the smooth wooden

sticks, like a junkie out of smack,

every time the conversation turned to music.

I did not pick them up.

 

How do I still call myself a drummer?

one who, for an entire season,

did nothing of the sort!

Ivan’s skate deck sneak peek

Posted on by ibelcic

Here’s a little look at what I’ve cooked up for my skate deck we’ll be raffling off at our launch party this Saturday.  Clem and I have each done a design, and we’re printing just two of each one.

I unfortunately am back in the States for a family emergency and won’t be able to go…but please go and make the party a fucking amazing evening for me!

Death to Ponies live video

Posted on by ibelcic

Check this video of my newest band, Death to Ponies!  Our entire set from our show at Yuyintang on Saturday, April 7th.  It was our 2nd show ever.

Death to Ponies is an ongoing collaboration between Death to Giants (Nichols – bassist of Rainbow Danger Club – and me) and the Acid Pony Club, a DJ/producer duo.  Currently, our music is 100% improvisational.  Enjoy!

Primary Fetish

Posted on by cbalanoff


This is a mixed media sculpture made from two by fours, balsa wood, a variety of screws and nails, and acrylic paint.  This piece was inspired by African Fetish Sculptures and painted in my favorite color triad, the primary.

Shanghai DIY Launch Party – Sat. May 12

Posted on by ibelcic

You heard it here first!

After five back-breaking nights of printing, our first line of tees, “Shanghai DIY”, is ready to rock with a party at DJ Sacco’s Uptown Record Store.

If you’ve been following our site, you already know the deal. Inspired by some of Shanghai’s independent rock acts, Ivan and Clem have designed five T-shirts to keep you looking fresh for all the summer’s best shows. On May 12, we’re launching “Shanghai DIY” with a party featuring performances by all five bands represented on the shirts: Rainbow Danger Club, Boys Climbing Ropes, Friend or Foe, Stegosaurus? and Moon Tyrant.

We’ll also be raffling off a limited number of hand-printed skate decks, and the first sixty guests will be treated to a free Vedett Extra White — so get there early! While you’re there, you can also browse DJ Sacco’s collection of record players and vinyl.

The party starts at 4pm and will continue until 8pm.

For more information, contact jc@twinhorizon.com

Announcing “We Are Shanghai: Vol. 2″

Posted on by ibelcic

Music-Makers of Shanghai,

It’s time to begin working on the next installment of We Are Shanghai!  We’re inviting you to submit a song for Volume 2, to be released later this year.  Volume 1 was well-received, and we’re looking forward to putting together a stellar lineup of bands and artists for the next one.

Here’s the deal: You have until the end of June to submit to us a high-quality .wav file of a song of yours.  We’d prefer it if songs were under 5 minutes in length, but that’s not a hard and fast rule.  Last time, we had more submissions than we could use, and we’re really hoping to get even more this time around.  We’re looking for good songs from a wide spectrum of genres. We want songs and artists that represent what’s happening in Shanghai and who are actively shaping the city’s music scene.

While all tracks are welcome, this compilation is a great opportunity for you to showcase new music.  As such, we hope that you’ll provide us with something that was recorded relatively recently, if not a new song altogether.  If you guys need help, JC and Nichols may be available for mixing and other recording assistance.

Also, if you are a graphic artist and would like to contribute to the cover art, let us know! Please send your submissions and other questions to jc@twinhorizon.com.

Thanks,
Bren, Nichols, Adam, JC and Ivan

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上海的音乐人，侬好

差不多是要准备下一张《We Are Shanghai》的时候了！在此我们邀请你们为即将在今年底发布的合集第二弹贡献提交一首歌。第一弹反响特别好，所以我们期待再次集结一批闪亮耀眼的乐队和艺人。

你们所需要做的就是，在六月底前提交给我们一首高质量wav版本的作品。若非必不得已，时长五分钟以内为好。去年，我们所有的提交作品远比我们最终录用的多得多，期待今年能够收到更多优秀作品。我们不限定曲风，欢迎任何歌曲和艺人来展现上海现今活跃的音乐氛围。

我们欢迎任何歌曲，也正因如此，加入这张合集也是为你展示新歌的好机会。所以如果你们没有录制任何新歌，我们希望你能提供给我们一首相对较新的作品。如果你们需要任何帮助，JC和Nichols可以为你们混音或者帮助你们录音。

最后，如果你是个平面艺术家并且乐意贡献给我们一张图片座位封面，请告诉我们！请发你的歌或者任何问题给jc@twinhorizon.com.

谢谢,

Bren，Nichols，Adam，JC和Ivan