HSAL #62, “Benjamin Mauch & Stilyagi”

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Posted in RELEASESTagged Benjamin Mauch, cassingle, HSAL, HSAL #62, LYH, RVA, split single, Stilyagi, VirginiaLeave a comment

RELEASE: HSAL #62
RELEASE DATE: February 3, 2023

AVAILABILITY: CASS / DIG
ARTWORK: courtesy of William Stichter
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: HSAL bandcamp

FFO: Jamie XX (A side), The Books (B side)

In a fortunate turn of events, HSAL found itself with some DIY inventory, including some blank cassettes, in the fall of 2022. Averse to squandering neat opportunities, we reached out to some friends to see about doing a split single. Benjamin Mauch, whose “Golden Bay Garden” still ranks as one of our favorite releases, took on the A side. Stilyagi, drinking the same potions that inspired his recently dropped, funky self-titled EP, took on the B side.

The physical copy of this single is magnetic tape housed in a clear shell contained in a “Maltese cross” style case. Each case has been printed by Grammy-nominated artist William Stichter.

HSAL #60 IS HERE!

Posted on October 2, 2020 Posted in UncategorizedTagged anniversary, Benjamin Mauch, Deluxe Edition, HSAL, HSAL #60, instrumental, instrumental rock, ourlynchburg, PJ Sykes, Porcelain, TLVS, Virginia, White LacesLeave a comment

HSAL #60: PORCELAIN (DELUXE EDITION) by TLVS

A fresh retooling of the entire album by TLVS
A collection of remixes from over the years by members of the band (Stilyagi, asentimentalsong) as well as friends (White Laces, Ben Mauch, PJ Sykes)
An unreleased 2010 master of the original album by Chad Clark, who went on to work on the Fugazi live series
A stockpile of photos from acclaimed RVA photographer PJ Sykes

IT’S BANDCAMP FRIDAY!

All proceeds from the purchase of this album go toward our continued efforts to support the unconventional rock action happening across the commonwealth of Virginia.

New HSAL Sounds Are EVERYWHERE!

Posted on July 24, 2020 Posted in RELEASES, THE LABELTagged Benjamin Mauch, honeybrandy, HSAL, HSAL #58, L.A.Dies, LYH, Lynchburg, Not In Our City, ourlynchburg, VirginiaLeave a comment

HONEYBRANDY

First off, today is the official release date for the new honeybrandy record, “Deaton Forestbrook“! You can now stream the entire thing (all 39 minutes & 20 seconds) wherever you’d typically listen.

We’re pushing everyone we know to stream/purchase the new single, “Not In Our City” this weekend! We think the message couldn’t be more timely. It features a speech given by Dr. Keith Anderson to the Lynchburg VA City Council in prelude to the formation of the Alliance for Police Reform. Help us communicate this example of powerful things going on in small towns all over our nation!

L.A. DIES

Earlier this month, L.A. Dies were featured on a benefit compilation whose proceeds will benefit the purchase and continued operation of mobile shower units for the homeless community in the city of Birmingham, AL. There are also hopes or hiring homeless neighbors to clean and maintain the showers. Their track, “A Year In My House” predicts further exploration into the darker pop sounds of HSAL #49…

BENJAMIN MAUCH

*Cover of “A (C)able Tethered To The Sky” (sefl-released, 2020).*

Ever the composer, Benjamin Mauch just dropped a new album into the digital landscape. “A (C)able Tethered To The Sky” is a collection of pieces that Mauch wrote and performed using only the Novation Peak. All the trademark duality of bouncy melodies and contemplative tones you’ve come to expect from the Richmond-based artist are here. Proceeds from the purchase are being donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

It’s a new honeybrandy record!

Posted on July 15, 2020 Posted in RELEASES, THE LABELTagged Deaton Forestbrook, honeybrandy, HSAL, HSAL #58, Lynchburg, ourlynchburg, VirginiaLeave a comment

HSAL #58: honeybrandy, “Deaton Forestbrook”

RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2020

Joey and Nathan have been contemplating a record that mimics their live perfromances since dropping their debut LP – “Deaf Sharp” – back in 2017. The seasons since have found honeybrandy sharing stages with guitar focused acts (Andrew Weathers, Soporus) as well as acts that lean into electronic aether (Benjamin Mauch, Oahu). The duo studied, taking notes on various methods of composition and presentation.

“Deaton Forestbrook” showcases both artists’ penchant for the balance of drone and rhythm. “Which Are Not Pronounced” and “Not In Our City” lean into programmed drum loops while “These Words” finds layer after layer of synth and lap steel swarming around meditative instruction. The entire back half of the release is a single long form piece that could easliy score a fever dream.

AVAILABILITY: DIG
ARTWORK: courtesy of HSAL
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: HSAL bandcamp

FFO: early Tangerine Dream, Emily A. Sprague, The Inward Circles

HSAL #57 Goes Farther!

Posted on May 1, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, RELEASES, THE LABELTagged compilation, COVID-19, HSAL, HSAL #57, Isolation, ourlynchburg, Quarantine, Social Distancing, VirginiaLeave a comment

GREAT NEWS! Our most recent compilation, “Isolation“, is now available on Spotify! Over the coming days, you’ll find it popping up on most every digital platform. Stream/share this one with everyone you know. We are all responding to this strange season in our own ways. Consider this collection from among the Commonwealth’s finest are soundtrack to the full range of emotion. Thanks for listening…

HSAL #57 IS LIVE!

Posted on April 14, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, RELEASES, THE LABELTagged asentimentalsong, Benjamin Mauch, From Overseas, Good Joe, HSAL, HSAL #57, lovedefeatsfear, Lucid You, Oahu, Opin, ourlynchburg, PJ Sykes, Stilyagi, Toan Team, Virginia, Young HierophantLeave a comment

Given how difficult it’s becoming to readily acknowledge which day of the week it is any more, we went ahead and pushed HSAL #57 out this morning. Truth be told, we know what day it is (March eleventeenth, right?) – we just couldn’t wait to deliver this collection to you all. Birthed out of the myraid feelings isolation has caused / is causing, this set presents over an hour of introspective, contemplative pieces loveingly crafted by some incredible Commonwealth-based artists. Each act has not only provided music, they have written out what this season and this project has done in and around them. Take some time to read through the content with each track. Oh, the download comes with bonus material as well (extra track, videos).

Above all, we hope HSAL #57 will provide head / heart space to work through feelings and land at a posture of peace. There’s no need to fear. LOVE DEFEATS FEAR!

STREAM / DOWNLOAD “ISOLATION”

Thanks, Folks!

Posted on December 24, 2019 Posted in THE LABEL, UncategorizedTagged Andres Momentomori, Big Baby, DEMONS, Emily Brophy, Good Dog Nigel, HSAL, KEEPVA, L.A. Dies, Oahu, Opin, ourlynchburg, VirginiaLeave a comment

We’re only days away from the end of the decade! It’s been a complete BLAST working with so many talented folks thus far. We are especially thankful for what 2019 brought our way:

EP’s from Good Dog Nigel and You’re Jovian
Full lengths from Andres Momentomori and L.A. Dies
A double CD from Oahu
A completely killer ten-year anniversary party at the Academy Center featuring friends old and new

We threw together this Spotify playlist as a “debrief” for all that action that we were a part of this year. Also included are some choice sounds that the Commonwealth birthed over the past twelve months. Some of these are as-of-yet unsigned acts (Emily Brophy) while others are between labels (Big Baby, KEEP, Opin). Then there is the latest single from our good buds DEMONS for good measure…

Here’s to a new year, a new decade, and a new chapter in the HSAL story!

MASSIVE HSAL Sampler!

Posted on November 29, 2019 Posted in RELEASES, THE LABELTagged HSAL, HSAL Career Box, ourlynchburg, Retrospective, VirginiaLeave a comment

*Over four hours of sounds from a decade’s worth of HSAL arrchives!*

To finish off the celebration of TEN YEARS of doing right by Virginia, we curated a sampling of the HSAL catalog. This “Career Box” contains a track from every release – starting with HSAL #01 (a split 7″ EP between Herizon & Virgineola) & ending with a cut from the just released HSAL #56 (the second single from the new L.A. Dies album).

While digging back through the archives, we came across several submissions, live cuts, covers & other special moments from years of artists coming & going through the Hill City. We thought some of this action would be the perfect addition to our collection here.

There is also a visual collection assembled from our vault. Pics – lots of pics – from our first decade. Candid live shots, staged press photos, & more! Oh, & we put together some interesting HSAL-related video footage as well.

We thought about what we should charge for such a project, but couldn’t get away from the idea of this “box set” being a gift from us to any & all who care to receive it. Consider it our way of saying “THANK YOU” to any & all who have supported our endeavors to promote inddpendent art.

DOWNLOAD THE HSAL CAREER BOX HERE!