It's been a bit quiet around here I know, but I've got a few questions for you...
Have you heard of Jason Schwatzman?
You may have seen him in films like Rushmore, I Heart Huckabees or The Darjeeling Limited.
But did you know that he was the original drummer in a band called Phantom Planet who are probably best known for their song 'California' as it's the theme for The O.C.
Well, it's more of a solo project with a band name. The debut album by Coconut Records 'Nighttiming' was released in 2007 and was one of my favorite records that year. Originally it was released as a download only, but when the CD came out and you ordered it from Young Baby Records you even got a one of a kind Polaroid taken by Jason with the album. There were also bonus tracks, which were most of the album in demo or alternate form. Great, independent stuff.
Thankfully this wasn't a one-off. It's just been announced that Coconut Records will be releasing a new album in January, called 'Davy'. First single, 'Microphone' is available as a free download now from Amie Street, where they will donate $1 for each download to the Mr Holland's Opus Foundation, which donates new and refurbished musical instruments to undeserved schools, community music programs and individual students in America. Pretty cool if you ask me.
You can also isten to it here, there's not much to watch though:
