John Dieterich & Jeremy Barnes began ’The Coral Casino’ as an attempt to understand one another. They met one day and the next they were in a blank room with unfamiliar instruments in their hands and zero expectations, each agreeing to do his utmost to ignore the other. Yes, their first forays into musical collaboration began with the stipulation that each had to improvise in a rhythmic manner while not listening to what the other was doing. This idiosyncratic process proved to be the unlikely genesis of songs like “Special Questions,” “Sandwild,” and “The Frost Pocket.” Their shared love of melody and pop provided the anchor for wild performances and deep, rich textures, laying the groundwork for many more moods: the euphoric “Out & About;” the stirring tribute to the satellite Philae (“Philae lands on comet 67p_churyumov-gerasimenko”), the first satellite to land on a comet, and so on.

Expansive, unafraid of complexity yet wide-eyed with elation, their sound embodies risk that genuinely rewards. While flirtations with danger and darkness occasionally appear, in the end everything becomes a laughing pile on the floor. An optimistic homage to a possible future, ‘The Coral Casino’ is both childish and sophisticated, seemingly tossed off yet at the same time exhibiting a depth that reveals itself on each subsequent listen; an exploration of friendship and the pure joy of ecstatic communication.

Take a trip to ‘The Coral Casino’: the perfect destination, where everything is topsy-turvy, no one is in control and yet all are mysteriously spirited to their beds before dawn.

Dieterich & Barnes "Out And About"

From the forthcoming album 'The Coral Casino' on Living Music.

John Dieterich & Jeremy Barnes began ’The Coral Casino’ as an attempt to understand one another. They met one day and the next they were in a blank room with unfamiliar instruments in their hands and zero expectations, each agreeing to do his utmost to ignore the other. Yes, their first forays into musical collaboration began with the stipulation that each had to improvise in a rhythmic manner while not listening to what the other was doing. This idiosyncratic process proved to be the unlikely genesis of songs like “Special Questions,” “Sandwild,” and “The Frost Pocket.” Their shared love of melody and pop provided the anchor for wild performances and deep, rich textures, laying the groundwork for many more moods: the euphoric “Out & About;” the stirring tribute to the satellite Philae (“Philae lands on comet 67p_churyumov-gerasimenko”), the first satellite to land on a comet, and so on.

Expansive, unafraid of complexity yet wide-eyed with elation, their sound embodies risk that genuinely rewards. While flirtations with danger and darkness occasionally appear, in the end everything becomes a laughing pile on the floor. An optimistic homage to a possible future, ‘The Coral Casino’ is both childish and sophisticated, seemingly tossed off yet at the same time exhibiting a depth that reveals itself on each subsequent listen; an exploration of friendship and the pure joy of ecstatic communication.

Take a trip to ‘The Coral Casino’: the perfect destination, where everything is topsy-turvy, no one is in control and yet all are mysteriously spirited to their beds before dawn.

DIETERICH & BARNES "WHAT"

John Dieterich & Jeremy Barnes began ’The Coral Casino’ as an attempt to understand one another. They met one day and the next they were in a blank room with unfamiliar instruments in their hands and zero expectations, each agreeing to do his utmost to ignore the other. Yes, their first forays into musical collaboration began with the stipulation that each had to improvise in a rhythmic manner while not listening to what the other was doing. This idiosyncratic process proved to be the unlikely genesis of songs like “Special Questions,” “Sandwild,” and “The Frost Pocket.” Their shared love of melody and pop provided the anchor for wild performances and deep, rich textures, laying the groundwork for many more moods: the euphoric “Out & About;” the stirring tribute to the satellite Philae (“Philae lands on comet 67p_churyumov-gerasimenko”), the first satellite to land on a comet, and so on.

Expansive, unafraid of complexity yet wide-eyed with elation, their sound embodies risk that genuinely rewards. While flirtations with danger and darkness occasionally appear, in the end everything becomes a laughing pile on the floor. An optimistic homage to a possible future, ‘The Coral Casino’ is both childish and sophisticated, seemingly tossed off yet at the same time exhibiting a depth that reveals itself on each subsequent listen; an exploration of friendship and the pure joy of ecstatic communication.

Take a trip to ‘The Coral Casino’: the perfect destination, where everything is topsy-turvy, no one is in control and yet all are mysteriously spirited to their beds before dawn.

John Dieterich also is a musician in the group Deerhoof. Jeremy Barnes also is a musician in the groups Neutral Milk Hotel and A Hawk and A Hacksaw.

2. Special Questions

OUT NOW!

'soft rules' is the debut album from True Neutral Crew, an experimental hip hop collective that pulls together musicians from Deathbomb Arc's extensive roster. 'soft rules' focuses on tracks from Signor Benedick The Moor, Margot Padilla, and Brian Kinsman (ex-Foot Village, ex-Gang Wizard), with contributions from Grammy winning and Tony nominated rapper Daveed Diggs (clipping., Hamilton), Shadi, They Hate Change, Decomposer, Boo Hiss, Hareld, and Yo! (ex-BLKHRTS). Nuanced and psychedelic rap tracks perfect for sluggish, drugged-out hot summers.

The CD edition includes a bonus disc with both of True Neutral Crew's mixtapes and some of their one-off tracks - both with the core line-up of Daveed Diggs, Margot Padilla, Brian Kinsman, and Signor Benedick The Moor, plus guest features from The Soft Pink Truth (Matmos), Brian Chippendale (Lightning Bolt), and many more!

"...a supergroup that aims to weird out any musical purist that dare stand tall. Their specialty is just mixing hip-hop with experimental punk in ways you would have never imagined." - Afropunk

"Tiene una cantidad gigantesca de elementos que en principio parecería que son una combinación tóxica, pero el resultado es increíble. Es raro, sin duda. No es un disco fácil. Más bien es violento. Gran disco. Larga vida a Daveed Diggs y su Frankenstein musical." - VICE Mexico

"...heady and socially conscious...intensely unusual. Enjoy!" - The Needle Drop

Squad Up ft. The Soft Pink Truth

Errthang Bounce

A Few Lights On The Wall ft. Brian Chippendale

MUSIC VIDEO AND PRE-ORDER INFO: http://deathbomb.tumblr.com/post/160665694447/new-signor-benedick-the-moor-music-video-album

Signor Benedick The Moor is no stranger to collaboration, having worked with experimental rap artists such as clipping., Milo, and Open Mike Eagle. But it truly is his solo work that shines. On his first official follow up to 'El Negro', Signor Benedick takes an brilliant, summery turn towards joy. His prog-rap instincts and layered melodic charm are presented through the shine of catchy pop numbers perfect for a day at the beach. It is a fun, surprising twist perfectly matched for this California based rising hip hop star.

SIGNOR BENEDICK THE MOOR "PILLOWS"

On pre-sale now: https://www.midheaven.com/item/st-by-endlings

Horror-show collaboration between RAVEN CHACON and JOHN DIETERICH (DEERHOOF).  Sculpted layers of homespun noise.

i see you
hunting shadows
you did not choose it
your tools are not hidden
i do not require your attention
your moment is different than this
i do not need your imagination
your music tells stories
hunting shadows
i see you

Endlings

ENDLINGS "BLACK SABBATICAL"

WE ARE A MUSIC AND ARTS PR BOUTIQUE SPECIALIZING IN CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS. WE HAVE WORKED WITH THE ARTISTS CLIPPING., AIDS WOLF, THE HAND TO MAN BAND (FT. MIKE WATT), CAPTAIN AHAB, FOOT VILLAGE, RROPE, DRAINOLITH, GLOBELAMP, KID 606, SIGNOR BENEDICK THE MOOR, DIETERICH & BARNES+++

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