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05/19/09

Birds of a Feather debuts on iTunes: our first new song in four years!

Yes, it's true! We've been working on this new album for so long now, I almost can't imagine NOT working on it. However, as George Harrison tells us, All Things Must Pass. So as not to let the sainted Beatle down, we are showing actual evidence of finishing our new album by releasing a song for you all to hear! It's called Birds of a Feather, and is laden with piano, vibes, harmonies and handclaps. And it's available NOW on iTunes, courtesy of a new and mysterious online venture called Ears Collective. Not even we know who they really are. And while we're at it, The Orange Peels own Bob Vickers, who released his critically-acclaimed eclectic debut album Gallimaufry under the name The Incredible Vickers Brothers in 2008 is now on iTunes as well! Get your copy here >>> Download Birds of a Feather

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04/02/09

Back in San Francisco!

Don't miss the Orange Peels at the San Francisco Popfest 2009! We're on the Annie's Social Club show along with Ballboy from Scotland -- our roommates from the 2007 NYC Popfest. It's followed by a late night indie-pop dance party. It all happens Friday, May 22.

Also you can now follow the band on Twitter as we navigate the release of our new album, or visit our page on Facebook, where some rare early photos and rejected album cover concepts are on display.

In the meantime, head over to our shop and get yerself one of our custom California Poppy-inspired t-shirts designed for us by the amazing Jill Bliss. They're available here. >>>

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01/01/09

There's gonna be an album!

How did another year sneak by us? The day darkens, the fog settles in over the San Francisco Bay and the next time we see the sun, it is 2009. Here's what we're hoping for in the new year:

A new Orange Peels album, to be released in fall 2009. It's half done, and we'll be busy putting the final touches on this winter. This album is turning out to be very interesting -- It's more of a stripped-down rock and roll machine than our past albums, but simultaneously more ethereal and epic. Does that make any sense? Well, if we were in the business of making sense, we'd all be accountants. Instead, we're penniless musicians, dealing with drama and depression and carrying the weight of the world around the South Peninsula, piece by piece.

A few more highlights we'd like to mention: The first non-Orange Peels, non-Allen Clapp album to emerge from production at Mystery Lawn Studio saw its release this summer. It's Gallimaufry by The Incredible Vickers Brothers, and it picked up some tremendous reviews at Popmatters, Powerpopaholic and All Music. Get yerself one on Amazon!

And finally, Mr. Clapp has been busy producing more albums at Mystery Lawn. Keep a lookout for the music of likeminded California band The Corner Laughers coming this fall. Wanna see what the sessions have been like? Ridiculous live and studio shots may be discovered here. >>>


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