Static Motor :: Boston indie rock, pop, americana

Welcome to Static Motor Recordings––a Boston-based indie label and home to americana popsmiths The Longwalls and DIY indie rock kingpin Kurt Von Stetten. More >>

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23 July 2010
The Longwalls played live On The Town with Mikey Dee at WMFO back in May. The set includes tracks from Field Guide, the new Dark Academy EP, as well as a few new songs set for release on a new EP early next year. Download the whole thing for free!! 

14 June 2010
Join The Longwalls Friday, July 30 at Tommy Doyle's in Hyannis and Saturday, July 31 at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge for our Throwback Summer Weekend. Unfortunately our main man Kurt Von Stetten is on holiday that week, but we're excited to announce that our old pal and Gatsby mate Scott Robinson is flying up from Florida to fill in on drums both nights. Going to be a hell of weekend, plan accordingly!

7 May 2010
Have you checked out Kurt Von Stetten's blog?? If not, you should. Kurt is busy blogging new songs in preparation for a new full-length release!! Lots of manic, new, home-brewed, indie rock is on the way. Check it out.

4 May 2010
A big thanks is in order for all who came out to The Longwalls' Dark Academy release show at the Lizard Lounge on May 1. It was great night and we're so happy we were able to share it with so many friends--old and new. You guys are the best. On to the next! 

30 April 2010
Boston's own The Noise can't recommend The Longwalls more highly, and says Dark Academy has "all the earmarks of future classic and gets better with every listen." Gee, that's really nice of them. Read it all here (scroll down a bit).

29 April 2010
The fine folks over at Boston Band Crush have some very nice things to say about The Longwalls' Dark Academy. Check out here. Frankly, we're flattered. Dark Academy is available now on CD, white vinyl, and MP3 download via iTunes and Bandcamp. Go get it!

4 April 2010
The Longwalls' Zombies! kicks off PopMatters Mixtape! Nom Nom Nom....PopMatters Mixtape #4 is all about zombies, so who better to kick if off than your Longwalls?!?! It's a great mix, and they even embedded our video. Check it out!!

2 April 2010
The fine folks at Twangville have posted a nice review of The Longwalls Dark Academy EP. They think we do a little Jayhawks and mix in a little Shins. But I swear, there ain't no wah-wah anywhere. Haven't used a Wah peddle since 'ought one or so. Anyway, read it here. And if you want to buy it, which you certainly should, it's not available just yet. Still waiting on the vinyl. Stay tuned!!!!