The Longwalls' Careers in Science album has also landed on a few of best of 2011 lists by the fine folks at The Noise, Twangville, and Beat the Indie Drum! Thanks to all! Was a good year in SMR land. On to the next. 

Kurt von Stetten's Cyclops has made into a couple of stellar "best of" lists for 2011. Ryan's Smashing Life called Kurt a "prolific genius" and Music Savage says "The album deepens with each listen, and I’ve very much enjoyed hearing it again and again." We certainly agree. Thanks guys!

In case you missed it, Kurt von Stetten produced a video for the track Code of Fisherman off his new album Cyclops. Kurt hand painted all the elements before scanning them into his Commadore 64 to get his animation on. Check it!

Early reviews are in from Dysonsound, Music Savage, The Owl Mag, Earmilk, and Migrate Music. It's official, Kurt von Stetten's new album Cyclops is KILLING IT. More soon, when we catch our breath. Phew.

Happy day! The new Kurt von Stetten album—Cyclops—is on sale today! The album, available on CD and gorgeous 10" vinyl, is Kurt's 6th in 6 years. Quite a feet. Some nice reviews are already in from our pal Dysonsound and In Tune (The Daily News), and there's more on the way. We couldn't be more proud of this effort. Oh, and check out the video Kurt made for the track Code of Fishermen. We hope you dig, and if you do, tell a friend. Cheers!

It's official. Kurt von Stetten's new one, Cyclops, will be released on Tuesday, December 13 via CD, 10" vinyl, and digital downloads. This one's a bit edgier than Pyramid; 12 songs about fantasy and the fever of awesome ideas—everything from war to fashion to indie rock kids on fixed gear bikes (they have all the answers). Stay tuned for a new video too. Busy times!

Kurt von Stetten's new one, Cyclops, will be out in December! Look for 10" vinyl (w/ custom artwork for a few lucky devils out there), CDs and MP3 downloads via Bandcamp. If you don't own Pyramid, grab it now, and prepare yourself for Cyclops in December. Yo!!

In honor of the 10-year anniversary of Gatsby's fisrt ever show—November 1, 2001—we've put together a collection of live material culled from radio and TV performances between 2001 and 2005. It's truly a blast! We've also launched a Gatsby page over on Bandcamp where you can download both the new live set and a high-quality version of thier 2003 Five Songs EP. Grab it all and play it loud! Long live Gatsby!!

The fine folks over at Culture Bomb have some very nice things to say about The Longwalls' Careers in Science Album! Lines like "clash-like rhythms mixed with an Elvis Costello, jangling guitar" make us positively giddy. And we like gumbo. And, we like that we left them wanting more...

The Longwalls' album "Careers in Science" is hanging around the Noise local radio chart. The album has been on the charts since April is hanging in there at #15 for August. Big thanks to all the local DJs!

Matt at Beat The Indie Drum has called The Longwalls' Careers in Science a "start-to-finish power-pop gem." He's really smart, so you should listen to what he has to say! Thanks Matt!

Yo Yo! We've got new solo albums on the way from Kurt von Stetten and Longwalls bass player Dan London plus (perhaps) a new single from The Longwalls. Speaking of The Longwalls, check 'em out at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Sq on Friday August 12. Good times in Static Motor land.

Kurt von Stetten is at it again. He's teaching himself animation, learning Final Cut Pro, and getting darn close to a new album. Check out his blog for his latest, er, creations. Consider yourself warned.

Static Motor operator Brandon C. Walsh has written a post talking about his experiences as a DIY label working with Pandora. It's an interesting tale; Music Think Tank even ran it on their front page. It's generated a bunch of interesting comments, check it out! And should you hunger for more, Brandon writes about music and branding at his blog, Calmstock.net.

Hey ya'll. Enjoying your summer? Us too. Keeping busy too. The Longwalls have a show coming up Friday, August 12 at Tommy Doyle's in Cambridge. Meanwhile, Kurt von Stetten is close to completing his 6th full-length. And we'll soon welcome Dan London as an official solo member of roster as he's nearly finished with his debut. Look for both releases sometime in the fall. Onward. Cheers!

Wow! Some very kind words from The Noise on The Longwalls new album Careers in Science. (Although, we think the CriticTron 3000 needs an upgrade...). Check it out! (scroll..)

Whoa! Two months in the top 10 of the Noise Local Radio Chart for The Longwalls' Careers in Science! Big thanks (again) to all the local DJs for spinning the new record!!

#7 with a bullet!! The Longwalls' new album Careers in Science has made the top 10 of The Noise local radio chart for the month of April! Huge thanks to our friends at WMBR, WMFO, WFNX, WZLX and all the local DJs for lending your support. You're the best!

A HUGE thank you is in order for everyone who came out to The Longwalls' Careers in Science CD release show at Precinct on Friday night. We had a blast, thank you so much! And thanks to Glenn Yoder and Found Audio for coming along for the ride! Good times, more on the way soon...

The Longwalls have just released a haunting, stop-motion video for the song Ghosts off 2010's Dark Academy EP. Check it out! The video was produced by our good friend Ryan Murphy, be sure to let him know what you think!! Enjoy!

Our own Kurt von Stetten is doing quite well on local radio! In January he cracked the top 10 at WMBR, and recently he's found his way into the top 10 of The Noise montly radio chart for March! Good on ya, Kurt!!

"The pure sound of these songs provide such visceral pleasure." Some very kind words indeed on The Longwalls' Careers in Science from the Boston Globe! Meanwhile, Oh So Fresh! Music thinks the album is a bit like "modern Springsteen, but with an indie touch." We'll take it!!

The Longwalls new album Careers in Science is on sale today! $8 CD (limited pressing) / $5 download via Bandcamp. We're super proud of this one.. we hope you'll give it a listen!

¡¡Yowza!! The fine folks at Americana Roots have declared The Longwalls' Careers in Science a "leap forward" and have included two tracks on Americana Rock Mix #99. Check out it!

Hey ya'll! A few things to check out: (1) Brandon's colleague Alex talks about Careers in Science album art design over on the Sametz blog! (2) Ride the Tempo gave the album a nice 'lil mention. (3) Our pal Dysonsound included us on a guest mix tape for TSURURADIO's Nudiezine! All good stuff as we get ready to release the album a week from today! Woot!!

Curious about The Longwalls' upcoming Careers in Science album?!? Head on over to Alan's blog where he's talking about the thinking behind each song, posting early demos, live recordings, and a few of the final cuts. Some good readin' we reckon..

Phew... finally got a date all squared away! Friday, April 8 at Precinct we'll be releasing The Longwalls' Careers in Science CD with our good friend Glenn Yoder and our new friends Found Audio. It's The Longwalls' first show in since August (!!); they're rarin' to go and really look forward to seeing everyone again. Can't wait!

The Longwalls new album will be released Tuesday, March 1! Careers in Science is The Longwalls' pulpy post-pop run at sci-fi triumph and failure—equal parts spaghetti western and 1950s futurism. Stay tuned for CD release show details. Prolly April. Can't wait!!!

Our own Kurt von Stetten, along with a number of local rock luminaries, offer their New Year’s resolutions to the Boston Globe. Kurt takes a haiku approach.. naturally...

Kurt von Stetten and American Chronicle's Kendra Rae Beltran talk Jeopardy, science, BMX, photography and—of course—Pyramid. It's a fun read. Check it out!

Welcome Boston Globe readers!!

More on Kurt—including music, social media links, and more—can be found here. If you're looking for the free downloads, head on over to Kurt's page on Bandcamp (our preferred download site). Discounts on physical products (CDs / vinyl) are also available by joining Static Motor (Free!). Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!!

Our pal Jonathan Perry of the Boston Globe has written a really nice story on Kurt von Stetten and Static Motor. We're beside ourselves with pride. Check it out! And tell a friend!!

Our pal Kyle over at Music Savage calls Kurt von Stetten's Pyramid "a fantastic example of an amazing, talented guy who seems to have no limits to what he can do". Kyle is a whole lot smarter than us, so it must be true. (Thanks Kyle!)

People are discovering what we've known all along—our own Kurt von Stetten has made a hella great new album. Check out what these fine folks have to say about Pyramid: RidetheTempo | Oh So Fresh! | Perfect Porridge.

Kurt von Stetten's Pyramid is available now on iTunes!! (It's a $1 cheaper on Bandcamp, just sayin'...). What's more?? Fav track Aioki got a tasty little mention from the Tesszechuan. Mmm mmm! 

Our pals from WMBR's Pipeline kicked off last night's show with Aioki off Kurt Von Stetten's new album, Pyramid. Radio gold kids, radio gold. Stream the whole show here.

The reviews are in for Pyramid! Well, the first one anyway. Our pal over at Dysonsound has given Pyramid one hell of a nice writeup. He knows way more about music than we do, so we'll all take him at his word, ok?!?

It's a big day! We launch the new site and release Kurt von Stetten's Pyramid—available exclusively through Static Motor in CD/digital formats (via Bandcamp). It's a brilliant effort, give it a spin!

We're pleased as punch to roll out version 3 of StaticMotor.com! What's new? A new e-commerce system with freebies and discounts for members (register!); new homepages for The Longwalls and Kurt von Stetten; new releases from Kurt (Pyramid) and The Longwalls (Careers in Science, early 2011); and loads of streamable / shareable music. Have a look around and tell us what you think!

That's right, the latest effort by DIY wunderkind Kurt von Stetten, Pyramid, will be on sale (CD/Download) Tuesday, November 16. This 12-song set is certainly Kurt's most dynamic effort to date. Yes, we're gushing. In the meantime, head on over to Bandcamp as we'll be releasing his entire back catalog for free download over the next few weeks leading up to the release. Good times.

The Longwalls song Touchdown, from the Dark Academy EP, has been included in the Boston Emissions / WZLX Fav New Song Poll! Vote early and often!!!!

The Longwalls kicked off sessions for their Dark Academy follow-up with the Moontower gang at their new Q Division digs. Lots of excellent progress was made! Read a little from Alan's blog, or check the Facebook for lots of pics 'n such.

Great news from indie-rock land! Our own Kurt von Stetten has finished his new album and we'll be releasing it here, there, and everywhere a little later this fall. 12 new songs, a whole lot of instruments, and some fine production work make this Kurt's best effort to date. At least that's what we think, and we know. Trust us. Stay tuned for more...

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!! 

A big thanks is in ordere 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!

If not, you should. Kurt is busy blogging new songs in preparation for new full-length release!! Lots of manic, new, home-brewed, fuzz-rock is on the way. Check it out.

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).

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!

The Longwalls' Dark Academy EP now is available now on CD, one-sided white vinyl or mp3 download. Get it now!!! And if you're in the Boston area make sure you come out for the big release show on Saturday, May 1 at the Lizard Lounge. We'll be giving lots of stuff away including CDs, 7" vinyl and t-shirts. DIG THAT!! 

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!!

An exceptionally badass live performance by The Longwalls is up now at Band in Boston. Go check it out. Now! GO!!!

Brave Arms from The Longwalls' Dark Academy was included on the Americana Roots Americana Rock Mix #66. Check it out!

Wow, some *very* kind words on The Longwalls' Dark Academy EP on the Slowcoustic blog. Check it out!

The Longwalls' debut --Field Guide for the Zombie Survivalist-- is just about sold out. There's 4 copies (I think!) available on CD Baby, that's about it. If you want the CD, get it now as we probably won't print another batch any time soon.

A great recap of the The Longwalls Zombies! video shoot from Director Louie Jannetty on his blog. Want more? Full on Zombies action here. Otheriwse, The Longwalls go back in the studio this weekend to commence work on a new EP. More details soon.

Hey! Go behind the scenes of The Longwalls Zombies! video shoot. In other Longwalls news, the band is in the midst of recording a new EP, and early ruff mixes sound great. Look for a Feb/March '10 release.

The Longwalls' Zombies! video premiere with the Plymouth Rock Studios gang is set forFriday, October 30! Details so far: Renting a theatre, showing a bunch of zombie shorts, then the video launch, then chats with video Director & Producer, then Zombieland feature film (!). Plus "new toy" donations to benefit Franciscan Hospital for Children. Will have some food too. Huzzah!

Kurt Von Stetten's Tree and Into the Safety of the Alley available now for free download, just register and they're yours!

A couple of nice blog posts on The Longwalls' weekend video shoot for Zombies down at Plymouth Rock Studios here and here. Thanks guys!

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who took part in the The Longwalls' Zombies! shoot this weekend down at Plymouth Rock Studios. The crew (Louie Jannetty Director,Josh Bethoney Producer, and Sean English, Dir. of Photography) were brilliant and amazing (and patient) and all the extras who worked hours on in end, in makeup, in the rain.. well, we're incredibly thankful.. and we can't wait to see you all again soon! (Oh, and check out the New Kids.)

The Longwalls video shoot for Zombies starts next Friday night! We'll be shooting Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. Gonna be a long weekend but we're pretty excited about it. In preperation for the video, we've just souped up the Zombie track with some new guitar work and some Hammond organ. Very cool. Otherwise we officially begin work on the new EP on October 16. Gonna be a busy fall. More soon...

Join us 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!