2008 saw the start of the label, the release of Dark Dark Dark and Between The Pine’s albums, and European and US tours for Dark Dark Dark. S&D’s plans for 2009 will start to be announced in the coming weeks, with European releases for our albums, more tour dates, and new artists to be signed!

Thank you so much for all your support. 2009 will be a big year for S&D, so stay tuned!

Check the Press Section for all the latest album reviews, interviews and show reviews for Dark Dark Dark and Between The Pine!

As promised, here’s the latest SADTape, a monthly mix of stuff that we’ve been listening to:

Lo-Fidelity All-Stars – Kasparov’s Revenge
Animal Collective – My Girls
Songs Ohia – Being In Love
Brian Eno – Baby’s On Fire
Many Mansions – Oneness
Shane Hall – Astronaut
David Bowie – Here Comes The Night
Blondie – Heart Of Glass
Television – Venus
Ween – Dr. Rock

“upon closer listen, the meticulous craft and delicately balanced melodies and ambiance of Friends reveals that Jim Diotte has a rewarding ear for detail” – CMJ

available NOW! Click here for the CD, here for the 320kbps MP3.

You can also get a special combo deal right now – Dark Dark Dark’s “The Snow Magic” and Between The Pine’s “Friends, Foes, Kith and Kin” together for $18, US shipping included! only $4 more for international shipping. Click here to buy the combo.

Dark Dark Dark’s tour started last night in Madison, WI, and after a session at Daytrotter today (more on that when it’s posted!), they head to Heaven Gallery in Chicago. Click here for the remaining tourdates.

AND finally, the December SAD Music Mixtape is up! here’s the tracklist:

Between The Pine – The Great Intoxication (David Byrne Cover)
Uke Of Spaces Corners County – This Old World
Callers – Rone
Deer Tick – Baltimore Blues No. 1
Smog – Held
The Tallest Man On Earth – Steal Tomorrow
Bert Jansch – I Have No Time
Gracious Calamity – The Song That Grows Like A Vine
Vandaveer – However Many Takes It Takes
Rodriguez – Sugar Man