A week ahead of the release of their record, I Love U In Real Life, Tucson, Arizona dream pop darlings Weekend Lovers have shared their woozy take on Roy Orbison’s classic, Pretty Woman, recorded live during their excellent recent livestream from Habitation Realty! Listen below.
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Florist by Ilithios out now + “Leave The Country” video
Today, we are proud to finally release Florist (TRR007), the debut album by Ilithios, aka Brooklyn-based experimental pop/indie rock artist Manny Nomikos, released in cooperation with our friends at Stereoactive Media. The 13-track album features co-production and performances by Jeff Berner, guest vocals by CATTY members Ana Becker and Rosie Slater, and guitar by Bryan…
Read MoreA note ahead of Florist.
Doing this again. What follows is an unauthorized, facts unchecked account of Florist, the debut LP from Brooklyn-based experimental pop artist Ilithios, which comes out Friday, October 23, in the year of our national, international, natural, and supernatural disasters, 2020, written by the person who runs this fake-turned-totally-real record label. A little background is required…
Read MoreIlithios “Rattle Your Sabre” video featuring Brooklyn Drum Collective
The second music video from Ilithios’ upcoming Florist lp is out now! “Rattle Your Sabre” features the Brooklyn Drum Collective and some super fun moped action.
Read MoreIlithios “Rattle Your Sabre” premiere on Impose Magazine
Today, we are excited to reveal “Rattle Your Sabre,” the second single from Ilithios’ upcoming debut LP, Florist, co-released with Stereoactive Media on October 23, 2020. IMPOSE Magazine premiered the track, saying “The anthemic track rides a stomping beat and blaring guitars and keys as Ilithios grabs you by the shirt collar and shakes you…
Read MoreWeekend Lovers announce I Love U In Real Life CD, release final single
Tucson, AZ dream pop band Weekend Lovers have announced their debut full length record with TRR – I Love U In Real Life, available November 6, 2020 on CD, digital, and all streaming services. The final single ahead of the album, “Larvae Love,” is available now and premiered on American Songwriter. Listen here.
Read MoreTotally Real Records X Street Wannabes Podcast
The totally excellent Jonny Katz over at the Brooklyn-focused blog/podcast Street Wannabes was kind enough to do a few interviews related to our little label recently! Listen to this surreal and fun, action-packed chat with The New Restaurants, a rambling in-depth look at what Totally Real Records is supposedly all about with Bryan, and a…
Read MoreIlithios “Florist” music video
Today, The Big Takeover premiered the music video for Ilithios’ new single, “Florist.” The video was directed by Jen Meller, and features Manny Nomikos along with friends from the Brooklyn DIY music scene, dancing through a mystical daydream to the debut single/title track from Florist. Listen to Ilithios here.
Ilithios announces Florist LP, releases title track
NYC-based experimental pop artist Ilithios (Manny Nomikos of Catty, Gracie Mansion, pow wow!, and Coyote Eyes) has joined the TRR family! Today, we release the debut single/title track from Ilithios’ upcoming album, Florist [TRR007], on all streaming platforms. LP pre-orders and merch bundles are available through our partners Stereoactive Media at Bandcamp. Listen to Ilithios…
Read MoreA note ahead of Wrong Place At Wrong Time.
What follows is an unauthorized, facts unchecked account of Wrong Place At Wrong Time, the new record by the New York City-based rock band, The New Restaurants, which comes out Friday, September 4, in the year of our trash fire, 2020, written by the person who runs this fake-turned-totally-real record label. I knew about this…
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