Not that we are anything like that grumpy old Scrooge, you all know, but still that swell old Christmas Carol made us realize that we could make some money out of this commercial month while you are getting a sweet discount. That’s why we compiled two great packages. And eventhough both packages contain our latest release “The Wild Things” by Moon & Sun we’ve decided to name them the Compact Disc and the Vinyl package. What do they contain you ask?

Moon & Sun – The Wild Things – 10″
The Black Atlantic – Reverence for Fallen Trees
Het Gloren – Glorie 123
We vs. Death – A Black House, A Coloured Home

So make your pick and please yourself or someone you hold dear! A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

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  X-MAS package: Vinyl
  €40.00
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  X-MAS package: Compact Discs
  €35.00

Today Dutch webzine 3voor12 posted an article regarding We vs. Death drummer and singer Gerben Houwer who, unfortunately, has decided to leave the band after 10 years of loyal duty. We vs. Death on the other hand is very much alive!

“We vs. Death is very much alive!” Bass player Marten Timan is resolute about the subject. Yes, drummer Gerben Houwer recently quit the band, but that is just the end of a chapter, the end of the first ten years of We vs. Death. When asked about the reason for his departure, Houwer says: “We vs. Death is a very ambitious band and I couldn’t combine that with my busy family life anymore.”

It’s fairly obvious the band has plenty of ambition. The past few years they toured England five times and went to Estonia, Poland and Russia, among others. Even Japan got to know the Utrecht-based post-rock band in 2007. “I am proud of what we’ve been through together”, says Houwer. “The uncompromising music, the musical process and of course the shows, of which the last few were the best if you ask me.” In July this year the band toured with label mates Kismet. Without knowing yet We vs. Death played their last shows with the drummer. “There won’t be a goodbye-concert,” Houwer confirms. “My last show as the drummer of We vs. Death was in Cologne.”

When the  irrevocable decision was made, Timan and the other band members put their heads together to discuss the future of the band. “We quickly agreed: we all want to continue.” Thus, We vs. Death is now looking for a new drummer. Someone who feels comfortable with the band and its ambitions, and who has his own sound. Timan stresses: “We are not looking for a copycat of Gerben.”

The band used the past few weeks to write new material and to experiment. “We are trying new things and take the time to reinvent ourselves.” What the future will bring, Timan doesn’t know yet. “At this time we are in writing mode. Hopefully we’ll be back soon with a new line-up. And a new release, of course.”

Thanks to 3voor12Utrecht and writer Daniël Apituley.

Tonight Beep! Beep! Back Up the Truck will be represented by We vs. Death and Kismet along side some other great artists including Robyn, The Go! Team and Uffie at the German festival and music convention in Cologne. The venue will open at 8pm. Make sure to stop by if you happen to be in the neighborhood! More info can be found by clicking here or on the image underneath. Abgefahren!

DOWNLOAD ALBUM (all formats available, free)
BUY THE CD (€ 10,-)
BUY THE VINYL (€ 12,-)
DOWNLOAD TORRENT (mp3)
SHARE ALBUM (bandcamp player)

1. Zomerdagen oostenwind
2. Als je lacht
3. Glorie 1
4. Verander als je het anders wilt
5. Klaagzang
6. De overzeeballade
7. Glorie 2
8. Het schetsen van een zomerdag
9. In holland staat een huis
10. Glorie 3
11. Het geeft niet liefje lief het is niets

All songs written and performed by Het Gloren.

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DOWNLOAD ALBUM (all formats available, free)
DOWNLOAD TORRENT (mp3 only)
GET THE CD (for free…sort of)
SHARE ALBUM (bandcamp player)

1. Nikoo – Marquee
2. The Black Atlantic – Reverence for Fallen Trees (live)
3. My Bubba & Mi – I will never love a young boy again
4. We vs. Death – Hands
5. Kismet – We Are All So Busy
6. Het Gloren – Zomerdagen oostenwind
7. Schotel van de dag – Ride The Tide
8. Lost Bear – Hope You’re No Diana
9. The Walt – Self-Reflective Temper Management
10. Paper Tiger – this year

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Behold My Puny Bears, Vol. II
€3.00

Ooh la la! Here’s our second label sampler filled to the brim with delicious sound waves to spoil your delicate ears with. We’ll name it:

Beep! Beep! Back up the Truck
presents

Behold My Puny Bears, Vol. II

This turned out to be a pretty damn special package for a number of reasons. Let us break it down for you.

1. We go: “It’s completely free!” Then you go: “Yeah, what else is new? All your tunes are up as free downloads.” “No son, we’re talking the actual CD here. When you order something in our shop for 10 euro’s or more, we’ll include this label compilation for zero euro’s.” Then you say: “O No, you didn’t!!”. “Well we did. And if you’re broke, or just really cheap, but still want to own pure coolness, you can order the cd separate for 3 euro’s.”

2. Every cover is completely unique. The front and back of the package are actual photographs (containing tasteful male nudity). We made tons of pictures and handmade sets for each album. We could say ‘collect them all’ but that would cost you 500 × 3 euro’s. Ah, what the hell: ‘Collect Them All!!‘

3. The music on this lil’ silver shiny disc turned out to be not too crappy at all! It’s a nice way to get to know our artists (and then some more). Loyal listeners will recognize most of the songs, but there’s some brand new stuff on there too. Check out the playlist:

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE

1. Nikoo – Marquee
2. The Black Atlantic – Reverence for Fallen Trees (live)
3. My Bubba & Mi – I will never love a young boy again
4. We vs. Death – Hands
5. Kismet – We Are All So Busy
6. Het Gloren – Zomerdagen oostenwind
7. Schotel van de dag – Ride The Tide
8. Lost Bear – Hope You’re No Diana
9. The Walt – Self-Reflective Temper Management
10. Paper Tiger – this year

Nuff said boys & girls. Listen to the album HERE.

Here’s one to tickle your balls. The vinyl-pressing for We vs. Deaths ‘A Black House, A Coloured Home‘ is done and the beautiful package below is on it’s way to our shop. Be the first to own this baby and pre-order now. Shipping next week.

from our buddies over at sinnbus.

‘A proper release is a vinyl release’, our moms used to say. Can’t argue with that one. So on February 19th da truck will be releasing last years ‘A Black House, A Coloured Home‘ by We vs. Death on vinyl. We are not on our own this time since the release will be in cooperation with our buddies over at Sinbuss, who’ll take care of bizz in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

To celebrate the release We vs. Death will we doing a small German tour in February followed by some extensive touring in May.

Just as psyched as we are? Feel free to pre order this nice piece of vinyl through our webshop straight away!

To round things up. The band will be playing Ham Radio Communications two year anniversary on the 6th of March at the Vera Club in Groningen.
Come and join us/them on this already legendary party. Ciao!

It’s almost becoming a cliché, this week We vs. Death will be heading towards Great Britain for their 10th visit.
This time in support of their still fresh ‘A Black House, A Coloured Home’. Go check ‘em out!

This will be a short visit of only three days, but it will be awesome days fo sho!

Oct 29   Bardens boudoir         London
Oct 30  The Marquee                  Norwich
Oct 31   Brainwash festival      Leeds

The Brainwash festival is a killer! Handsome furs, Efterklang, Pulled apart by horses and loads more are on the bill as well!

We’ve been wearing these badboys for a while now, but somehow they managed to keep a low profile and stayed out of our shop for way too long. You guessed it! All this changed and even you puny non-beepbeep people now get the opportunity to dip your body in this cotton pool of onstoppable awesomeness. With one of these shirts on girls will love you (and may even go so far as to act on that emotion) and guys will hate you (beacause they envy your coolness, and yes, they too may go as far as too act on that emotion). Short story short: We have NEW SHIRTS in our shop and you have to buy ‘em. Clicky click to get a view! Read the rest of this entry »