http://staticmotor.com Static Motor Recordings : News http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/7/23/the_longwalls_live_on_wmfo/ 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!! .... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:43:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/5/7/a_big_thank_you/ 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!.... Fri, 07 May 2010 09:53:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/5/7/have_you_checked_out_kurt_von_stettens_blog/ 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..... Fri, 07 May 2010 09:46:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/30/the_noise_loves_dark_academy/ 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)..... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:02:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/29/boston_band_crush_digging_dark_academy/ 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!  .... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:03:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/16/get_some_indie_cred_in_your_twang_collection/ 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!!!! .... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:59:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/16/dark_academy_available_now/ 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!! .... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:42:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/7/the_longwalls_zombies_kicks_off_popmatters_mixta/ 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!!.... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:40:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/the_longwalls_band_in_boston/ An exceptionally badass live performance by The Longwalls is up now at Band in Boston. Go check it out. Now! GO!!!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:25:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/leave_the_country_on_the_radio/ Brave Arms from The Longwalls' Dark Academy was included on the Americana Roots Americana Rock Mix #66. Check it out!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:23:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/dark_academy_looming_/ The Longwalls' new EP Dark Academy is in hand and will be available soon here at Static Motor as well as CD Baby, iTunes, and many other fine retail outlets. We also have a release show set for Saturday, May 1 at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge with the greatCassavettes. More soon so stay tuned, a'ight?!? Oh, you can check out a couple of the tunes at right, and on the album page. Werd..... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:21:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/kind_words_on_dark_academy/ Wow, some *very* kind words on The Longwalls' Dark Academy EP on the Slowcoustic blog. Check it out!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:21:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/static_motor_blog_network/ Lots going on as we round out an eventful 2009! The Longwalls are wrapping thier new EP, entitled Dark Academy, and are working on a March release show. We've also launched a little blog network where you can tune into music and musings from the Static Motor community. A live Gatsby album will be availble FREE here in the spring and you should also look forward to a new release from Kurt Von Stetten and/or the Drama Queens. Phews. Happy Holidays!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:20:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/field_guide_almost_sold_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..... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:20:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/all_zombies_all_the_time/ 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..... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:19:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/even_more_zombies_bloggage/ A couple of nice blog posts on The Longwalls' weekend video shoot for Zombies down at Plymouth Rock Studios here and here. Thanks guys.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:17:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombies_behind_the_scenes/ 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..... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:17:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/more_zombies_bloggage/ Another article on The Longwalls' Zombies! video shoot, and what a fully-functioning Plymouth Rock Studios could mean to thier community..... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:16:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombies_premiere/ 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!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:16:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/classic_kurt/ Kurt Von Stetten's Tree and Into the Safety of the Alley available now for free download, just register and they're yours!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:15:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombies_on_the_blogs1/ A couple of nice blog posts on The Longwalls' weekend video shoot for Zombies down at Plymouth Rock Studios here and here. Thanks guys!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:13:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombies_on_the_blogs/ A couple of nice blog posts on The Longwalls' weekend video shoot for Zombies down at Plymouth Rock Studios here and here. Thanks guys!.... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:13:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombie_shoot_great_success/ 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.).... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:12:00 CDT http://staticmotor.com/index.php/blog/2010/4/2/zombies_are_coming/ 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....... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:06:00 CDT