
White Arrows // Superhumanoids // The Damn Sons // Spirt Animal
Over the last few weeks, if you haven’t at least seen the name “The Morning Benders,” you’ve probably been living under a rock. From rave reviews of their newest singles, to an amazing video performance of ‘Excuses,’ to topping the music aggregator charts, the Benders have been blowing up. Recently, we got to sit down with lead singer and songwriter of the band, Chris Chu, to talk about what they’ve been up to over the last year and a half, including recording the album, working with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, and the air of nostalgia that’s found all over the new record, BIG ECHO. Check out the interview here.

Well, it’s that time again. We’re feeling giving. This time around, we’re offering up a free 7″ of the new Franks EP, ‘DUH.’ All you have to do is…
1. Follow both @saymayday and @diefranksdie
2. Tweet the following message: “Free Franks 7″ giveaway by @saymayday and @diefranksdie! Click for rules: http://bit.ly/9RrD79 (RT PLEASE)”
We’ll be picking a winner at the end of the day today and announcing it Tuesday morning, so good luck!
The Franks — ‘Ray Gunn Radio’
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Check out some more images of the record along with the tracklist after the jump. Continue reading “Say Mayday x The Franks 7″ Giveaway…”

Last week, you undoubtedly caught the enchanting video of The Morning Benders, John Vanderslice, Christopher Owens of Girls, and a dozen others as they performed ‘Excuses’ for our friends at yourstru.ly.
This week, The Morning Benders have released their opening track from their brand new LP Big Echo and it is just flat out incredible. This is hands down my favorite track MB has ever produced and if this is any indication of how Big Echo is going to feel then get ready.
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Our homie Buddyhead is having a very special record release party tonight at The Troubadour to celebrate the release of We Are Dios You need to hit this up. Details here.
In celebration of this exciting release we are throwing a free record release show at The Troubadour Tuesday night. Playing live will be Dios, Signals (ex Mae Shi), The Henry Clay People. & Brandon Intelligator and the Sheriffs. Jimi Hey (All Night Radio / Beachwood Sparks) will be DJing rock n’ roll in between all the bands to keep the party going too! The show is sponsored by our friends at Vestal Watches, Filter Magazine and DVS Shoes! Thanks guys, kisses!
Tonight is the second night of Spirit Animal’s residency at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. They are playing with Verb the Adjective Noun and The Choke. The night starts at 8pm, so be there. And if you’re one of the people who got one of the ten KCRW giveaway tickets, well lucky you.


It gives me great pleasure to debut Say Mayday’s fourth mixtape curated by none other than Chris Black. The Master of Mischieve pulled out all the stops with 2 or 3 Things, and hooked up a belter of a mixtape for you to either touch yourself, or someone else, this Valentine’s Day weekend.
Wake up late, lay in bed and light a joint. This is the soundtrack to a day of relaxing and enjoying someone you love (or at least like). Happy Valentines Day.
- Chris Black
Chris Black / Say Mayday — 2 or 3 Things I Know
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Hit the jump for the tracklist!
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La Blogotheque // Beach House
I really just couldn’t resist posting this. While in Paris, Beach House and some fans holed up in an apartment. La Blogotheque was there to capture it, and the result is utterly breathtaking. It all looks and sounds so incredible, and hearing Victoria speak French, I love her more than I ever did before. Watch, listen, and enjoy.