How German Is It
 How German is it is an indie rock outfit from Brooklyn, NY indebted as much to the sunny 60s pop of The Tremeloes and the Mamas and the Papas as they are to more contemporary low fidelity trailblazers like Guided by Voices and Sebadoh. The songs on their debut veer from acoustic laments that recall Frightened Rabbit and Jonathan Richman (“I Will Be Famous for You”) to Latin-inflected chamber music (“I Believe in Me”) to harder rock informed by the riffs of bands like Future of the Left and The Hot Snakes (“Ugly Quickly”). The Seasonal is a claustrophobic, schizophrenic album thematically connected by the seasons and the city it was recorded in (the album artwork consists of pictures taken the day after an unexpected tornado ravaged parts of Brooklyn). “Giving Up the Ghost,” the first track on the album, starts with a minimalist folk riff and culminates in a noisy, chaotic climax. Its first single, “Flags & Kings,” is Stephen Malkmus-inspired pop muted by ethereal chorus harmonies and lyrics provoked by a loved one’s losing battle with cancer. How German is it’s debut record features a number of local luminaries from NYC bands past and present. Singer/songwriter Patrick S. is best known for his work in Naming Rights, a band that also featured HGii bassist JJ Starside. JJ went on to write and record much of Goodnight Noises Everywhere, the first album by indie sleep-pop darlings The Starside Eight. Craig Mercado spent time in Henry Krinkle and Naming Rights. Dr. Roland Rhythm, studio drum machine, has graciously stepped away from the kit to allow Timothy Gramling to take over for live performances. The album was recorded in Brooklyn’s Studio Apartment Studios (which doubles as Patrick’s apartment) on equipment from the members’ childhoods, including a Casio SK-1 keyboard, a Tascam Porta07 4-track recorder (used as a mixing board), a Dr. Rhythm drum machine and JJ’s practice accordion. HGii is playing regularly in Brooklyn this summer in support of their record. "Brooklyn band How German is it are a revolving cast of musicians and a new album out soon, The Seasonal (which "Giving Up the Ghost" is a selection from), a celebration of sorts of indie rock staples ranging from Pavement to Jonathan Richman, though as their bio states, they're "indebted as much to the sunny 60s pop of The Tremeloes and the Mamas and the Papas as they are to more contemporary low fidelity trailblazers like Guided by Voices and Sebadoh". The band are playing several upcoming dates in Brooklyn to promote the album." -A Future In Noise (Independent Music Discoveries, Issue #16 ) on iTunes 3.14.2010 Click for their myspace  You've probably never a heard group quite like Vindan and the Zion Band. As a person that draws much influence from Devendra Banhart, The Police, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, The Doors, Roots Manuva, The Fugees, etc... Vindan Manomohan brings reggae, rhymes and folk to a whole new higher ground. With a unique melodic and lyrical beauty, you will find in this new self-titled release Australian songs about the paths of life, love and things less tangible. (iTunes 3.4.2010) Amazon.com Popular Songs: Lemon Tree Michael The Angel Song To Surround Me Ya Za! Planet Earth's New Phenomenon 02/27/2010
 FiLM NOiR WORLD first brought the electronic world to A climax with "It's Here," and "Dark Earth." Now with the third full length release from Mark Johnson a.k.a. FiLM NOiR WORLD, has almost arrived (2.26.2010) and the critics are talking... "Residing in the music of England, Film Noir World is a project by a one man band and producer who makes music that have a movie soundtrack feel. From love, adventure, to suspense, thriller, mysterious, action, and horror. A combining elements of electronic, trip-hop, and hip-hop. A persistent range of orchestral & relating strings and choir cliched phrases that Film Noir World has somehow twisted and warped just enough of a common thread holding it all together to make it work in a brilliant way. Multifaceted and brimming with an eclectic sound. The BBC and Hollywood in the USA may give this one man music producer his big break. He deserves it! The framework of the music is an exploring of complexities. A patchwork from start to finish. Film Noir World proves that it is possible to create music that is both powerful and melodic while, at the same time, conveying some human emotion, and penetrates to the emotional heart. An admirable and brave collection of tracks to say at least, which is quite impressive and an achievement. " -Donovan Tate, gothiquefactory www.chaindlk.com "Last issue, the Nottingham, UK-based Film Noir World took many honors, and deservedly so. FNW's sound is almostunlike any other dark electronica outfit out there today: dark, symphonic textures overriding and intermixing with state-of-the-art beats and synths, all rolled up into an ominout pop format. "Something Dark", from their 2007 debut LP, "It's Here...", is a blockbuster instrumental. Gorgeous Howard Shore ("Lord of the Rings" composer) symphonics glide into a funky andbeat-heavy electronica brew. The Mix of cinematics and electronics is extraordinary. "And they danced", a third album offering, takes a different course. Using the symphonic brittleness of pizzicato strings, "danced" weaves a journeythrough odd nursery rhymes that manages to sounds both like "Days of Future Passed" (the 1967 Moody Blues classic)and trip-hop. Dense fx at the end add to the weirdish proceedings (this can be found on the newest Film Noir World release "Tales of the Lost Cat). " -Scott Mayfield, Crossfade Grimoire FiLM NOiR WORLD on myspace, iTunes, eMusic Our following is growing!!! We are two releases into 2010 and the year is off to a roar! Nashville Scene picks Ya Za as one of 10 artists to watch in 2010, Jonathan Winstead crashed the eMusic servers with his new "Mystery of a Man" ep, and we gear up for 3 more releases coming within the next 30 days. With announcements yet to be made, Per Capita is poised ready to strike the musical equivalent of the pot at the end of the rainbow. Follow Per Capita on: twitter, facebook, and of course watch the website! Per Capita's Ya Za Gets Picked "10 artists to watch in 2010" - Nashville Scene Cover Story 02/06/2010
 Ya Za's international scene debut "Bipolar In Stereo," has rapidly captured listening audiences worldwide since the global digital release went full tilt this Wednesday (iTunes, eMusic). Nashville's chief independent publication, Nashville Scene named Ya Za one of the 10 artists to watch in 2010 on the day the new EP was released. Amazing. Per Capita would like to give big thanks to the public, especially Nashville Scene for your continued devotion to the community's awareness, and very importantly those who follow what we do. PER CAPiTA has a list of new releases and artists to announce in coming months... we are extremely excited! Please feel free to join us on our various live feeds so you won't miss a thing. Ya Za feature article below: 10 artists to watch in 2010 by Nashville Scene Songs In The Key Of Haiti EP Coming Soon... 01/22/2010
 This will be an 6-8 song EP, that will be digitally released by Per Capita Records, and 100% of the advertising and mercahandise sells will be donated HESPCHILDREN.ORG and Yele.org. The musical compositions range from Jazz, Reggae, Spoken Word, Hip- Hop, to Indie Rock, Country to Gospel. We have had the cooperation and participation from over 50 Nashville Musicians,Artists, Songwriters, Composers, Lyricists, Poets, Musicians and Engineers to united for a great cause.. This is an idea originated and spearheaded by singer/songwriter/pop/rock artist, Ilyasin "Ya Za" Zarifa , (SESAC) of STEREO DAME Production and One Staj Music Group. This idea draws from heart compassion for humanity as well as her love for music. We are called her the 2010 female "Ouincy Jones" She will be working as the Executive Producer along side Jonathan Winstead (SESAC) (Co Executive Producer) with a ground team of writers and organizers. The project is set to be completed by February 12th. and followed by a live benefit. We will continue to update you on the progress of this project. Thank you FREE! Mystery Download Time! 01/14/2010
Thank you for tuning in! This FREE Mystery Download is actually a bonus track off an upcoming new release (1.18.2009). He's often compared to many of the most influential Soul/Adult Contemporary icons of our time. His raw talent is impeccable. He's even got a nickname "Super J," and I don't think after hearing the new EP, anyone will ask why. The actual album cut of this track features songwriter, rapper, and producer Harold “Future” Simmons out of Nashville. We shall wait no longer ladies and gentlemen. Do your thing... 
PER CAPiTA would also like to express our deepest sympathies to the unfortunate children, families, and people of the Haiti catastrophe. As we speak help is on the way and the world is reaching out in all possible ways. Please be mindful of the organizations at ground zero, that you can donate to directly to such as UNICEF and The Red Cross. We will be posting news shortly about ways PER CAPiTA will be helping the families devastated by the Haiti earthquake. Take A Closer Look At Jonathan Winstead... 01/13/2010
 "Jonathan Winstead is a timeless R&B, Adult Contemporary, Indie, Pop, multi-talented wonderment and definitely a top artist to be on the look-out for this millenium." On the very exciting edge of a third new full length album from FiLM NOiR WORLD, Consumed By Music and Media decided to take a retrospective look at the first two releases that got Mark Johnson, a UK one man electronic producer/mastermind, to this very electrifying moment. See the double album feature and pick up a free download right here. |  AuthorPer Capita Records is an independent Nashville Record Label, sound collective, indie hybrid that releases and promotes the best discoveries in eclectic music of all types. Follow our updates on facebook, myspace, and twitter. ArchivesMarch 2010 CategoriesAll Other Links
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