Dear Life Records

09/07/2024

NATURAL SCIENCE by Lindsay Reamer is out 8/16 on LP/CD/digitally. Listen to Figs and Peaches now.

Much love

https://lindsayreamer.bandcamp.com/album/natural-science

07/06/2024

Today marks 5 years of being a label. 5 years ago our first two releases came out: Days Like Pearls and M-F by founder Michael Cormier-O'Leary.

To celebrate, we are selling a very limited run of these beautiful letter press posters made by Lindsey Verrill of Little Mazarn.

On top of that, use discount code "5thanniversary" to get 40% off of any order from our catalogue.

All this at https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com

Thanks for being here!

22/05/2024

'Prince of Grass', the debut poetry book by Friendship songwriter Dan Wriggins is out 7/19.

Preorder here:
https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/merch/prince-of-grass-by-dan-wriggins

21/02/2024

My band Hour has announced a new album called Ease the Work, out 4/12 via Dear Life Records

Purchase vinyl, CD, or cassette here:
https://itshr.bandcamp.com/album/ease-the-work

Listen to lead single Hallmark wherever you do that. My friends and I made a fun video for it.

That and more were written up in Stereogum, check that out: https://www.stereogum.com/2252578/hour-hallmark/music/

It’s been almost six years since the Philadelphia instrumental crew Hour put out an album; that was 2018’s Anemone Red. Michael Cormier-O’Leary, who leads the group, has been plenty busy in that time, playing in Friendship and helping run Dear Life Records and putting out music of his own. But...

25/07/2022

Last week, Little Mazarn premiered a stunning video, directed by Jordan Moser, for "Lightning in the Water", the second single from their gorgeous "Texas River Song", available in full August 19th.

Check out the video below and pre-order a record, pressed expertly in Austin by Gold Rush Vinyl

Lightning in the WaterBy Little MazarnFrom the Album Texas River Song Dear Life Records 036www.littlemazarn.netwww.dearliferecs.comRecorded at Ramble Creek S...

17/06/2021

TONIGHT at 8pm EST!! Join us on our youtube page for the real-time unveiling of the full scope of Enchanted Forest’s “Research” in visual form.

Hop in the chat, prepare to be researched

https://youtu.be/uXku6-wxDCI

Full visual album made by Em BoltzResearch is available everywhere June 18th via Dear Life Recordspurchase cassette tape or digital album here: https://encha...

30/04/2021

Out today in full on bandcamp is Wes Tirey's opus "The Midwest Book of the Dead" These are songs that seep into your crawl, and create a vivid expanse over an 18 song tracklist; inviting repeated sifts. Grab a double cassette, or maybe a double CD, or perhaps bundle either of them with a beautiful 65-page chapbook of lyrics and prose poems.

Start your journey through this wandering world!

https://westirey.bandcamp.com/album/the-midwest-book-of-the-dead

18 track album

19/04/2021

Philly-based modular synth duo Enchanted Forest have conducted some crucial "RESEARCH" and we are happy to present the first two A/V data capsules from their recent excursions today via the esteemed Audiofemme .

We're releasing the full "Research" tape on June 18th, pre-order now via dearlifecs dot bandcamp dot com

https://www.audiofemme.com/em-boltz-enchanted-forest-research-premiere/

Audiofemme Agenda Grant recipient Em Boltz spent the pandemic building an analog synth, forming Enchanted Forest with Noah Jacobson-Caroll, and completing their LP Research, out June 18 on Dear Life Records.

05/03/2021

Our boy Josh Halper helped bring us to the end of 2020 and brightened up with a shimmering debut. Now on this, the day of bandcamp Friday, he's sharing a new "gone-fishin'" video for the closer "Honest Feeling" over at Backseat Mafia.

Dangerously low on tapes so throw some into your carts while you can!

See the video for Josh Halper's 'Honest Feeling': Dear Life Records' alt.country riser's gone fishin'

https://www.backseatmafia.com/see-josh-halper-honest-feeling-dear-lifes-alt-country-risers-gone-fishin/

04/03/2021

We are pleased as punch to announce the latest in our bootleg series, a 2014 solo performance by the legendary powerdove. Annie Lewandowski is one of our favorite artists working today, and this performance, originally released only digitally, showcases the nuts and bolts of her gripping style, with as little adornment as possible, and an almost motionless beauty.

Very limited pressing of 25 tapes! Proceeds go to Southside Community Center, Inc.

2 track album

03/03/2020

Various Small Flames

Thanks to Liam Doyle and Various Small Flames for the thoughtful review of Jason Calhoun's masterpiece 'jedidiah'

Tapes are sold out but you can still download the record and stream it anywhere you do that

https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/2020/03/03/jason-calhoun-jedidiah/

"There’s no central tragedy, no hackneyed narrative. Instead, Calhoun expresses something ingrained and indistinct, a sorrow that’s woven into even the simplest, most mundane moments."

Jedidiah, the latest album from Jason Calhoun, out via Dear Life Records.

25/02/2020

https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/jedidiah

14/02/2020

'jedidiah' by Jason Calhoun (naps) is out everywhere you listen to music! It is a profound and stirring record.

On top of the release, we are sharing a video directed/edited by Benjamin Torrey for the song 'you die and that's it'

https://www.dearliferecs.com/videos

It is a perfect companion piece to this masterwork of ambient composition and field recording.

I hope you enjoy both the record and the video. Consider buying a tape if you can, or come see Jason and I on tour over the next ten days if you live near anywhere we are visiting.

Thanks for caring,

MC

11/02/2020

Jason's new record is out Friday and we leave for tour this Saturday! See comments for details on every show.

Thanks to everyone who has helped us organize this lil run!

We are looking forward to meeting lots of new folks.

-M

07/02/2020

Track-by-Track: Jason Calhoun – Jedidiah

In case you missed this fantastic collection of thoughts on Jason Calhoun’s ‘jedidiah,’ out everywhere a week from today

Handing over mic to artists/musicians who break down their new albums track by track/share the thought process behind the creation. Today we'll hear from New York musician Jason Calhoun, whose album Jedidiah is out on Feb. 14 via Dear Life Records. Visit our archives to read/hear more stories!...

06/02/2020

Track-by-Track: Jason Calhoun – Jedidiah

Jason breaks down his new record ‘jedidiah’ and finding process in chaos in this new interview.

https://ihrtn.net/track-by-track-jason-calhoun-jedidiah/amp/?p=92516&preview=true&__twitter_impression=true

Handing over mic to artists/musicians who break down their new albums track by track/share the thought process behind the creation. Today we'll hear from New York musician Jason Calhoun, whose album Jedidiah is out on Feb. 14 via Dear Life Records. Visit our archives to read/hear more stories!  ...

06/02/2020

TOME TO THE WEATHER MACHINE PODCAST 057 - Tome to the Weather Machine

we love Tome To The Weather Machine!!!

check out naps (Jason Calhoun)'s track 'jedidiah' featured alongside a whole slew of new, incredible music on this weeks edition of one of the best music podcasts out there today.

https://tometotheweathermachine.com/podcast-057/?fbclid=IwAR3B7eN5foIPziZJoxPn_QGVbGzjczTpLS__0VjKDE0m04Gy6po8bVVUu8Y

New podcast from Tome to the Weather Machine featuring work from Nicol Oberle, worriedaboutsatan, Jordan Reyes, Forest Management and more.

18/01/2020

Dear Life Records

17/01/2020

Artistry of Life: A conversation between Shane Parish and Wendy Eisenberg

Excited to share a wonderful recorded conversation between Shane Parish and Wendy Eisenberg. Their discussion ranges from Chris Weisman and guitar pedagogy to Bruce Lee and Jethro Tull.

Wendy is making a pie and Shane is out for a walk.

These two are easily the most considerate musicians I know. They have poured so much into their respective crafts and their thoughts are both eloquent and restless. If you can slip away for an hour, I encourage you to be a fly on the wall for this conversation.

https://www.dearliferecs.com/post/artistry-of-life-a-conversation-between-shane-parish-and-wendy-eisenberg

also, happy 42nd birthday to Shane!

Hear Shane and Wendy's 2019 acoustic collaboration 'Nervous Systems,' released by Verses Records. Listen to these veritable masters of guitar in fre

16/01/2020

Shane Parish Makes And Teaches Music From The Same Vantage: Inner Exploration

Hear a great interview with Shane talking about his new record! if you’re in the area go check out his release show at the mothlight in January 21st

Shane Parish says he’s a self-taught musician, which isn’t a typical credential for someone earning a living as a guitar instructor. “I’m not coming at it

14/01/2020

poster by Evangeline Krajewski

14/01/2020

Track premiere: Jason Calhoun – "Jedidiah"

It is with great pleasure that I announce the sixth Dear Life release. 'jedidiah' by Jason Calhoun is another veritable masterpiece in the discography of the prolific Ithaca-based ambient musician. You can hear the title track now streaming via GoldFlakePaint.

https://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/track-premiere-jason-calhoun-jedidiah/

Thanks to Sammy Maine for your kind words and careful listening!

pre-orders available at our Bandcamp:
https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/jedidiah

and lastly, in support of this record, Jason and I will be hitting the midwest and south! Come see us perform and buy yourself a tape in person.

poster by Evangeline Krajewski.

Today is a whirlwind, and I am so grateful to have so much to announce. Thanks everyone for your support.

M

13/01/2020

Shane Parish Breaks Down Every Track from 'Way Haul Away'

Check out this track by track break down of Shane’s new record!

His website keeps the verbiage short and sweet, describing the artist as “guitarist / composer / educator” and keeping those as a frame of reference is a

10/01/2020

'Way Haul Away' by Shane Parish is out everywhere today!

Purchase a cassette here:
https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/way-haul-away

If you live in Philly, I am happy to deliver one to ya, and if you live in Asheville, I'm sure Shane is happy to do the same.

Downloads available from link above or Shane's bandcamp. Explore his back catalogue while you're at it!
https://shaneparish.bandcamp.com/

Stream it everywhere if you do that sorta thing.

More treats to come, thank you for your support!

Dear Life

22/12/2019

Shane Parish tapes are in and ready to ship! Artwork and design by Jon Samuels.

order your copy now and get it before the new year!
https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/

19/12/2019

Thanks to Lars Gotrich for featuring Shane's massive 147-song collection of reinterpreted folk songs, alongside his charming new collection of guitar soli Christmas music.

https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/12/18/789302077/vikings-choice-burger-punk-hard-swung-free-jazz-bioluminescent-ambient

'Way Haul Away,' a collection of highlights from the 14 volume project, will be released on Dear Life Records on January 10th. Pre-orders are still available and the tapes should be in this weekend.

https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/way-haul-away

05/12/2019

Essential Listening: The hidden gems of 2019 (Part One)

Thanks to Tom and GoldFlakePaint for including Days Like Pearls on this list. Your support for this music means so much!

https://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/essential-listening-the-hidden-gems-of-2019-pt-1/?fbclid=IwAR3b4gJzexLcA9Yp8DrpRJaotCAK25u68h0ce8XCjFgZzkdWLwWCTxl-P0c

Thank you for a wonderful 2019. We hope you find something new to cherish.

20/11/2019

It is my great pleasure to announce the next Dear Life release!

On January 10, 2020, we will be releasing to cassette a new collection of songs by Shane Parish called Way Haul Away. These 12 songs were among some of the highlights from Shane's massive 147-song summer project reinterpreting every single song from the Fireside Book of Folk Songs.

Shane (founding member of Ahleuchatistas) has been pushing the boundaries of his instrument for decades and this record captures him in peak form, fully realizing the contours of his powers while breathing new life into familiar and beloved material.

You can listen to a track from the record, 'Arkansas Traveler' and pre-order your copy of the cassette now.

https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/way-haul-away

20/11/2019

Way Haul Away by Shane Parish available 1/10/20
https://dearliferecs.bandcamp.com/album/way-haul-away

artwork by Jon Samuels

13/11/2019

Really overjoyed to be able to have donated $475 dollars to Shatterproof from our first month of sales of Late Homework. Thanks to Aaron of Fog Lake, Francie of Florry and Filip of Z Tapes, along with all of the artists for the generosity.