News
Summer break
Hi everyone,
From today to the end of july, it's the summer break at three:four's headquarter. So, we won't be able to send any record and deal with the orders for two weeks. But, you will still be able to buy some of our records (if not the whole catalog) directly to some great mailorders. Here is a short list :
Europe and world
a-muzik
UK
Norman records
Stashed Goods (Fluid Radio)
North America
Thrill-Jockey
Experimedia
Have a nice summer. (2011-07-15)
Records for the summer
Hi everyone,
Today is an important and exciting day for us as we are releasing two records at the same time.
We are very proud to introduce the third volume of our split series that brings together Annelies Monseré and Richard Youngs. It's a great pleasure to have these two artists as we are huge fans of their respective carreer and music. Annelies Monseré offers here five different versions of the same tracks, each one is unique in its instrumentation, interpretation and texture. More than a conceptual work, the result is precious and delicate.
Richard Youngs worked on length and repetition with a unique track composed of voices and filtered guitars, that one can see as the continuity of his recents works on Jagjaguwar. His personality, quite unique in the landscape of actual music, is intriguing and fascinating can be seen here in it full splendour.
The whole comes on a 10" vinyl with a free download of mp3s. Limited edition of 521 hand-numbered copies for a one-time pressing record.
The new EP by absent without leave called 'neath the tumbling stars is the second release. Already nominated on the best of the week by future sequence and higly recommanded by Fluid Radio, the three tracks that composed it brings crystal clear guitars and meditative atmosphere.
The 12" vinyl is protected by a translucent thin paper and two photos taken by George Mastrokostas are inserted in the sleeve. The sleeve is a red carboard with a minimal design magnificently embossed. Only 454 hand-numbered copies of this beautiful record are available.
You can also stream these records on their respective page on this website or directly on the soundcloud page of the label : http://soundcloud.com/three-four-records
These two records are available for ordering right now, on this website (order section) or directly throught our distributors : a-muzik and thrill-jockey.
Have a nice summer and see you soon in september for a new batch of releases. (2011-05-30)
Spring time
At three:four records, we are acting a bit like marmots. At the beginning of the year, everything's quiet, but knowing that brighter days will come helps us get busy and get out of our den before summer. Then, the summer period is too bright and too short to do anything else than enjoying green pastures and long days. Finally, in the autumn, we're doing one last effort before going back to hibernation mode. Therefore, you'll notice that for the third year in a row, our records will come out in late spring and in autumn. First of all, there will be two simultaneous releases by the end of May. See the flyer here
The first release will be the ‘neath the tumbling stars EP from absent without leave: three long pieces coming directly from Greece that could be compared to the early Labradford records or also to yellow6 and Stars of the Lid. If you're not familiar with George Mastrokostas's solo project, you can still grab his older releases, and particularly his last effort, faded photographs, which received high praise from the music press. Mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k mastering, ‘neath the tumbling stars EP will come out on 12'', 45 rpm.
Volume 3 of our split series will be the second release of the year. We are very proud to be able to collaborate with two rare, precious and thus essential musicians: Annelies Monseré and Richard Youngs. Being fans of her first record, Helder, we've been wanting to work with Annelies for a long time. Therefore, adding a contribution from a very talented and enigmatic artist like Richard Youngs is such a delight. It also gives us an opportunity to broaden our perspectives with more acoustic and proper songs. On this record, Annelies Monseré is playing 5 versions of the same track, all with different instrumentation, tempo and arrangements. Richard Youngs brings you into a long piece of filtered guitar with enchanting lyrics.
Those two spring releases will be available by the end of May. More details coming soon.
Until then, enjoy the sunshine! (2011-03-27)
three:four records' night at Le Bourg on march 4
Almost three months after its official release, it is about time to celebrate Bio + Larkian + Les Poissons Autistes’s album by throwing a three:four records party in this beautiful place that is Le Bourg in Lausanne. Please take note that on the 4th of March, you’ll be able to see those three entities from Romandy live, who generated high praise from the Swiss and international press. If you’re not convinced, just have a look at the record’s web page and you’ll see how much this project was highly regarded.
This event will be centered on this record’s release party, but will also give you the opportunity to see :take: as the opening act. One year after his first show in Switzerland, he comes back to promote his eponymous EP that was released last summer on three:four. The warm atmosphere of Le Bourg is without doubt the ideal place to come and listen to these guitar loops. The evening will continue with a DJ Set from DJ PHILIPPELLA – who’s half of Les Poissons Autistes – to get you through the night.
All details are on Le Bourg’s website: here.
If you can’t make it, please note that Bio + Larkian + Les Poissons Autistes will play at Queen Kong Club in Neuchâtel on the 10th of March and at Studio 603 in Vevey on the 27th, for a more intimate gig (info and subscriptions at: f.merk@bluewin.ch) (2011-02-23)