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THE WORST IS YET TO COME

2010-08-13T07:53:00.000-07:00

Mark Penxa and Don Pendleton have announced a collabrative show in upstate NY! Anyone that lives in the area should make it out to check out the work of these two. We'll be there!

THE WORST IS YET TO COME explores the modern decay of interpersonal communication and a culture in overall decline. Both artists will be in attendance.

THE WORST IS YET TO COME
September 3 – 25, 2010

Opening Reception
Friday, September 3, 2010
6-9PM

1975 at Gallery Kunstler (inside Booksmart Studio)
250 North Goodman Sreet. Rochester, NY 14607

For more information:
www.1975ish.com & www.theworstisyettocome.net

PLANES

2010-08-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce the upcoming debut release from PLANES entitled Mountainside. As mentioned previously, PLANES features Elkion alumni Peter Toh and newcomer Zach Botham.

The release will be a limited edition 12" (only 300 copies!!) with an exclusive print from Brooklyn artist Judith Supine as the cover. A digital version will come free with the record. We're scheduling a release party/performance to coincide with the release in late September.

Check out the first track of this record now!

Planes - Pyramid by elkion

Solid Dudes Kitchen - Dia de los Muertos Trailer

2010-08-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

The trailer for the newest episode, featuring the entire Heads Will Roll line-up together again, for the sake of food.

Dark Wave

2010-08-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Mark Penxa and Dave Graw (of Heads Will Roll and more recently, Solid Dudes Kitchen) have come together to form Dark Wave. They've got a brand new EP available for download right now. Head over to their site and check out the free download of Fuck With Fire, it's sure to be the soundtrack to your next bbq.

SAY HELLO TO RED IRON ORCHESTRA

2010-06-19T15:57:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to announce that Elkion will be releasing a limited edition EP from Detroit's Red Iron Orchestra this summer. As mentioned a short while back, Red Iron Orchestra shares members of Elkion alumni Few & Far Between and Charlevoix. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their EP, look for an August release.

Head over to Real Detroit for a brief write up on the band.

STEALING SIGNS 2

2010-04-24T12:13:00.000-07:00

Friend of Elkion and supremely talented artist, Mark Penxa, has finally unveiled his latest art exhibit, Stealing Signs II, over at his website.

If you're not familiar with Mark's work, then look no further than the album art for your favorite Few & Far Between and Heads Will Roll records. Not to mention countless t-shirt designs for both of these bands, skateboards for Girl Skateboards and snowboards for DC. Does the name Penxa ring a bell now? It should.

Hockey fan or not, make your way over to Mark's site and check out his latest exhibit. We recommend picking up one his amazing new pieces before they're gone (that will be very soon!). Don't risk living with the regret of missing out, get one (or a few) before they're gone and they start popping up on ebay for a small fortune.

RED IRON ORCHESTRA

2010-04-19T11:57:00.000-07:00

Amazing drum & bass / husband & wife duo Brian (Few & Far Between) and Nikkie (Charlevoix/Lovesick) Galindo have a new band in the form of Red Iron Orchestra with some of their first shows coming up since hitting the recording studio. If you were fortunate enough to catch them play one of their first two shows you were no doubt left wanting more - and now, that time has come. RIO have 2 shows on the horizon, do check them out:

May 22, 2010
w/ Sybris, The Secret Twins
At the Majestic Cafe (Detroit, MI). 8pm.

June 19, 2010
w/ Your Skull My Closet, Friendly Foes
At the Pike Room (Pontiac, MI). 9pm.

Do yourself a favor and check them out!

Solid Dudes in the News

2010-03-10T17:31:00.001-08:00

For those who missed it, you can catch up on a great article about Solid Dudes Kitchen from last weeks Metro Times. If you didn't pick up a copy, you blew it. They made the front cover and have a great article to boot.

Check it out here.

BIG THANKS!

2009-12-28T15:01:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone that made it out to the Few and Far Between show! It was truly something special. The Magic Stick was near capacity even with an earlier TicketMaster snafu. You may have noticed there were several cameras set up capturing the action, keep your eyes peeled for video that will be popping up very soon!

For those that didn't make it, there is talk of a show in NYC in the not so distant future, so stay tuned!

We have some new Elkion & Few and Far Between shirts left from the show, we'll get them added to the store after the new year for everyone else to get their hands on.

The Few and Far Between record is now shipping! Official 'street' release date coming in 2010.

SDK SPECIALS

2010-01-02T16:57:00.000-08:00

We wanted to point you over to the Solid Dudes Kitchen website and make you aware of an awesome deal they have going right now.

For $17 you get a copy of the season 1 DVD, a SDK T-shirt (choose from 2 designs), sticker set and 1" button set. All for 17 bones. That's just friggin nuts. Get it before the sale is over.

FEW & FAR BETWEEN SHOW IS TOMORROW!!!

2009-12-25T06:20:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder - Few and Far Between will be playing tomorrow (Saturday, the 26th) at the Magic Stick in Detroit.

Doors are at 9pm and the show is ALL AGES. Ten bucks gets you in the door AND a free copy of their new record.

Friendly Foes and the Hotwalls are also playing.

WE'RE ALL SAFE - AVAILABLE NOW!!!

2009-12-23T06:08:00.000-08:00

Few and Far Between's new record, We're All Safe, is now availble in our online store. Only $9 if shipped within the US, a little bit more for everywhere else.

Available after the link.

Breaking the airwaves

2009-12-15T11:14:00.000-08:00

For those in the Detroit area, Few and Far Between's new single, Coming To Get You, will be premiering on the alternative rock station, 89X, as their Catch of the Day (during the afternoon commute). Make sure to tune in if you're in the area, or stream it live on-line from 89X.

In case you missed it, check the song out online at mixpod.

Solid Dudes Kitchen

2009-11-17T13:03:00.000-08:00

Heads Will Roll's own Dave Graw and Derek Swanson have a new project underway called Solid Dudes Kitchen. The DVD of the first season is now available and have been so generous as to kindly post the entire first season online for your viewing pleasure. So please take a look, and if you like it, go out and pick up a copy!

FAFB "We're All Safe" CD Release Show

2009-11-20T16:49:00.000-08:00

We've got the details:

Few and Far Between CD Release Show
With Special Guests:
Friendly Foes
The Hotwalls

At the Magic Stick in Detroit.
Doors at 9pm. $10. ALL AGES.

As a special treat, everyone who comes out for the show will receive a free copy of Few and Far Between's new album, "We're All Safe".

We're All Safe

2009-11-24T20:11:00.000-08:00

Mark Penxa did the artwork for the new Few & Far Between album. We love it and we think you will too.

Did you know that Mark also did the artwork for the new line of DC Snowboards. Check them out here and while you're at it, take a look at his other work as well. We recommend taking a look at the Stealing Signs exhibit. They're all sold out, but definately worth viewing.

Tickets!

2009-12-01T18:22:00.000-08:00

Tickets for the Few & Far Between CD Release show are now available for purchase at Ticketmaster. Or you can also get them at the door the day of the show.

New online store

2009-12-03T17:18:00.000-08:00

We have a new online store conveniently located right here.

Check back soon to pre-order the new Few & Far Between album if you won't be able to make the release show on December 26th. Also, keep an eye out for new Few & Far Between shirts, as well as a restock of Elkion shirts.

Coming To Get You

2009-12-11T18:46:00.001-08:00

The first single off Few and Far Between's new album We're All Safe is now online!

Check it out online here.

Get out the headphones and turn it up!

Penguin Prison

2009-11-30T02:22:00.000-08:00

Many years ago we gave away a free sampler disc with music from our artists and some of our pals. One of the artists on the sampler was Chris Glover out of NYC. Chris is now recording and performing under the name Penguin Prison. His new limited 7" (only 250 copies in the US!) just came out and is available from Neon Gold.

Check out these tracks (via Neon Gold) and pick up a copy of the record:
Penguin Prison - A Funny Thing
Penguin Prison - Animal Animal (The Sound of Arrows Remix)

Well well well

2009-11-15T17:24:00.000-08:00

Elkion now has a new web presence and you're looking at it! It's been quite a long time since the old website was updated and a lot has happened since that time. For one, we've moved offices into a shiny new blue building. We got a new puppy that is now a full grown beast. Bands broke up, new bands formed and we put out some more records.

We've also got some really exciting news that we want to share with everyone - we will be releasing the new Few and Far Between full length this December. We'll be releasing more info soon, so stay tuned!