#TBT: Moses Sumney Interview

Today we're flashin' back to that time we interviewed the amazingly gifted Moses Sumney before his babe face was on the cover of LA Record, before he killed it with his sold out Bootleg residency, and before you even knew who he was!  This article made its debut in the sixth issue of OV's quarterly zine.  Now come, walk down memory lane with us!
PS You can still grab a copy of his RSD 7" "Scratch The Surface" right here!

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A Moment with Moses Sumney

Interviewer: Savannah Baldalich

Moses Sumney is dangerous.  23-year-old LA singer-songwriter has an uncommon talent and fierce passion, which in combination fuel his incredible one-man show.  Sumney loops his voice to create a full and soulful wall of sound unique from most solo acts.  While this year has held huge things for Sumney, including a nod from SPIN, we're kinda thinking he's just gettin' started.

The lyrics in your songs are absolutely beautiful.  Do you feel you have a specific theme or issue you write about a majority of the time?

I just write about my experiences, but recognize while writing them that they're universal because we all kinda go through the same stuff.  Which, most of the time, is not super-sunny-happy-stuff-- most of my songs are about questionable relationships.

Why do you loop?  What is your creative process for looping?

I started looping because I don't have people who want to play music with me!  Since I don't have bandmates I needed a way to get all of the weird musical ideas out of my head.  At some point I realized it didn't sound absolutely terrible and figured I'd do it live.

What other current LA acts do you listen to? 

Well I'm really into KING, who I did a residency with at the Bootleg in June.  I just got hip to Blake Mills, who is a wonderful folk artist.  I must admit most of the current artists I like are from London.

What is your must-see for Echo Park Rising?

I'm really just gonna check out lots of bands I've not really listened to but heard good things about: Kera & The Lesbians, yOya, The Dead Ships, Avid Dancer, Body Parts, James Supercave, LA Font, White Arrows, Pangea...

And FYF Fest?

Solange!*  I think she is so utterly cool; her style is awesome.  Finally going to see Beach House!  TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Glasser, and Nosaj Thing can get it.  

*Little did he know! Moses got to play with Solange in NYC in Feb 2014!! Killin it!

OV WEEKLY: It's Our Birthday Week!!!

In case you didn't know, OV's 5-year birthday is this week. Which means everyone at the shop is frantically trying to figure out what you buy a 5 year old. Seriously we have no idea. We do have the party nailed down though, and you better be there!

Monday, March 31st (that's today!)
Kaiser Chiefs Album Premiere Party! OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg!

Tonight at 6PM we're keeping the hits coming with another premiere party! Tonight's edition features the new Kaiser Chiefs album Education, Education, Education & War out on ATO Records! Now six records in, Kaiser Chiefs might seem like a band easing into a middle age groove, but this Leeds quintet has never been content with the status quo. Exploring new thematic and sonic environments as only Kaiser Chiefs can do, Education, Education, Education & War cements their ever-present innovative spirit. We're super stoked to be premiering the album before its release and hope you can come join us for some awesome new music!



Next up, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney's LAST SET at the Bootleg Theatre tonight at 9PM! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there one last time! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight!




Tuesday, April 1st
New Releases Make The World Go 'Round! 45 Night @ Record Club!

March madness continues with the new releases and this week we've got two heavy-hitters coming in the shop -- Mac DeMarco's Salad Days and Cloud Nothing's Here And Nowhere Else! Both albums are already getting awesome press and look to be heavy sellers, so you better get down to the shop as soon as you can Tuesday to secure your copy! Also, if you missed either the Manchester Orchestra or Kaiser Chiefs Premiere Party, we've still got their records in the shop for you aural pleasure!

And as always, Record Club returns at El Prado tonight at 9PM! Because it's the first Record Club of the month, that means we'll be spinning your favorite 45s all night! To make the deal even sweeter, our friends in Saintseneca will be stopping by to hang out and spin some records of their own. It's gonna be a damn good time!

Wednesday, April 2nd
Last Chance to Snag OV 5 Year Party Tickets!

Tomorrow night is going to be absolutely killer. OV is gonna be 5 years old, and like any 5 year old, we're gonna celebrate by dancing until we pass out. The lineup is absolutely stacked and we really hope you can make it to celebrate half a decade with us! We're gonna be absolutely giddy in the shop all day, so come witness our silliest happy faces and snag a ticket before the show sells out!


Thursday, April 3rd
OV IS FIVE! OV IS FIVE! WHEE!

Neil has written a novel about this day in our 5 year zine that'll be at tonight's show, but here's a sneak peek:

"To All My High Fivers Out There! Unreal to think this shop has lasted 5 years come April 3rd! Honestly, I never thought we’d get here. Not because I didn’t believe in what we were doing, it was just that doing anything for 5 years seemed nearly impossible to me. I’ve never done anything for that long. What started out of some high school dream, that became more of a distant fantasy throughout my 20’s, and was born out of desperation, a need of change, and some wild serendipity, turned into the foundation of what Origami is today.

Once the doors opened on April 3rd, 2009, reality sank in. In less than 5 months me and some friends were able to build the shop and stock it with music. Then you guys started coming and helping us to evolve and grow it into what it is today, 5 years later. I am so grateful to all of you for helping me realize my dream. Thank you! So enough with the sappy stuff. LET’S PARTY! HIGH FIVE!"

Seriously, tonight is gonna be awesome, and we would love to see you all there. Check out the poster below and clear out your calendar for a night of pure OV awesome-sauce. See you there!

Friday, April 4th
Heathers In-Store!

OV doesn't stop, even for a 5 year anniversary, so tonight we're gonna have L.A-locals Heathers up in our loft at 7PM! Self-described as "miserablist guitar-pop," this trio mixes jangly guitars and fuzzed out pedal-rock to create sickly sweet pop tunes that'll have you reaching for both your anorak and your scuffed up Docs. Their newest single "Fear" just came out a few weeks ago and is an absolute gem that we can't wait to see them perform it in our loft. Along with everything else they've made. We see big things for these dudes, so it'd be a good idea to come see them tonight at 7PM!


Saturday, April 5th
The Lures In-Store!

Tonight at 7PM, we've got Washington group The Lures up in our loft! This Washington group blends surf rock, garage rock, and elements of 60's psychedelic rock to make their own unique and awesome sound. Their latest single, "22nd", takes the band in a slightly different direction with a 10 minute piece, combines elements of post-rock and soft, chant-like vocals. Whatever their sound, we stoked to have them perform their chill surf tunes and and catchy guitar riffs all night long. So come on down to OV tonight give these guys a warm Southern Californian welcome!



Now that we've planned your week, we can't wait to PARTY WITH YOU!!!!

OV PRESENTS: Moses Sumney Residency TONIGHT @ The Bootleg!

Another month, another OV rezzie! This March, OV is presenting Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Bar every Monday for free! More info can be found below.

<><><> Moses Sumney <><><>

Origami Vinyl & LA Magazine present Moses Sumney March 31st @ Bootleg Theater:

Doors 8pm
Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney:
Moses Sumney is a new LA-based singer & songwriter. Growing up, he was so shy that he would write songs avidly but hide them inside his mattress. At 20, he moved out of his parents' house to study creative writing at UCLA and finally gathered the courage to start performing music. After purchasing a beat-up guitar from a friend, he taught himself to play and accompany himself. He grew quickly as an artist at UCLA, soon performing weekly alongside the university's most esteemed musicians. Now graduated, he creates soul-infused folk music using guitar and unique arrangements built on loop pedals. Recently, SPIN Magazine described him as a "soul-folk warrior," Okayplayer called him "a name you should be hearing plenty of," and Pigeons & Planes called his voice a "breathing instrument that suggests a depth of feeling lyrics can only partially express."All of this, and he hasn't even officially released any music yet.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Moses' song "Replaceable" below and stop on by the Bootleg Theatre every Monday this March. We'll see you there!

OV PRESENTS: Moses Sumney Residency TONIGHT @ The Bootleg!

Another month, another OV rezzie! This March, OV is presenting Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Bar every Monday for free! More info can be found below.

<><><> Moses Sumney <><><>

Origami Vinyl & LA Magazine present Moses Sumney March 24th @ Bootleg Theater:

Doors 8pm
yOya
James Allan
Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney:
Moses Sumney is a new LA-based singer & songwriter. Growing up, he was so shy that he would write songs avidly but hide them inside his mattress. At 20, he moved out of his parents' house to study creative writing at UCLA and finally gathered the courage to start performing music. After purchasing a beat-up guitar from a friend, he taught himself to play and accompany himself. He grew quickly as an artist at UCLA, soon performing weekly alongside the university's most esteemed musicians. Now graduated, he creates soul-infused folk music using guitar and unique arrangements built on loop pedals. Recently, SPIN Magazine described him as a "soul-folk warrior," Okayplayer called him "a name you should be hearing plenty of," and Pigeons & Planes called his voice a "breathing instrument that suggests a depth of feeling lyrics can only partially express."All of this, and he hasn't even officially released any music yet.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Moses' song "Replaceable" below and stop on by the Bootleg Theatre every Monday this March. We'll see you there!

OV WEEKLY: Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I'm pretty sure we're legally required to inform you that it's St. Patrick Day. Which it is. Consider yourself informed and grab a drink already! OV Weekly is a perfect pairing to any beverage of your choice.

Monday, March 17th (that's today!)
Tony Molina In-Store! OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg!

Tonight at 6PM, we have Tony Molina performing in our very own loft! You know him from projects like Dystrophy, Ovens, Lifetime Problems, Caged Animal, and Violent Change - so needless to say, his solo stuff is top notch. Tony Molina's pop and hardcore projects have gained him a variety of fans, and his guitar riffs and lyrics will definitely take you on a melodramatic emotional journey. We're honored to have an artist that displays such variety in his music in our loft tonight. Not only that, but Slumberland will be reissuing the hard to find LP, Dissed and Dismissed, on 2/25 and we've got it before the street date! You better get down to OV quick!



Next up, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Theatre every Monday in March! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there every Monday this March! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!




Tuesday, March 18th
"Bob Dylan In The 80s" Tribute Album Premiere Party! Record Club!

Tonight at 7PM, we're gonna be premiering ATO Records' newest tribute compilation Bob Dylan In The 80s: Volume One a week before it hits stores!

Now we know "Dylan in the 80s" might be the best way to elicit cringes from Dylan fans, but for some Dylan-ites, the singer-songwriter's flirtation with new styles in his "lost" decade represent a hotbed of forgotten gems. Headed by producers Jesse Lauter (Elvis Perkins, The Low Anthem) and Sean O’Brien (Dawes, PAPA), Bob Dylan In The 80s: Volume One features covers by a wide range of alt stars including Built To Spill, Aaron Freeman of Ween, Glen Hansard, Reggie Watts, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more! This newest compilation from ATO is sure to open a new page in Dylan lore and we couldn't be more excited to play it for you a week before its release!

Afterwards, why not head on over to El Prado for another weekly dose of Record Club? In celebration of Dylan, we'll be playing some of our favorite tracks and would love to hear yours too! It's gonna be a great evening and we really hope to see you there!

Wednesday, March 19th
OV Turns 5 Lineup Announcement!

You heard that right, OV is almost 5 years old! To celebrate, we're planning a pretty incredible event on April 3rd to celebrate the 5 year existence of our little record shop! Sometime today, we will be announcing the 5 bands that will be headlining the event, so you're gonna wanna keep your eyes glued to our feed all day long!


Thursday, March 20th
Last Chance At Killer Pre-Orders! Nobunny + Shannon & The Clams @ Echoplex!

March is about to heat up with some awesome new releases, so don't miss your chance to pre-order three of our most looked forward to records -- Future Islands, Tony Molina & James Supercave! All three come bundled with some super goodies, so you better get clicking cause today's the last day to order!

James Supercave "The Afternoon" GET IT!
Tony Molina "Dissed and Dismissed" (Reissue) (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl + Poster & Sticker) GET IT!
Future Islands - Singles (PRE-ORDER | Signed LP) GET IT!



Also, if ya can't wait for Friday to get out all your punk rock dancing feels, then come on down to The Echoplex tonight and join us for some rowdy high fiving to Nobunny alongside Hunx & His Punx, Shannon & The Clams and Cherry Glazerr! This group includes some of our favorite bands working in L.A and we can't wait to see them all rock out in the Echoplex! See you there!


Friday, March 21st
Son of the Velvet Rat In-Store!

OV is very excited to have Son Of The Velvet Rat perform in our loft tonight at 7PM! This talented group masters the art of Eurpoean folk music that captivates listeners with poetic lyrics. Their dark-European folk music has a beautiful cathartic feel that is especially exemplified in their new album, Firedancer. Recent transplants to the L.A music scene, we're super excited both to have them in our store and welcome them to L.A!




Saturday, March 22nd
Coldair In-Store!

Tonight at 7PM we've got Poland's very own Coldair performing in our loft! Centered on the work of multi-instrumentalist Tobiasz Biliński, Coldair features an eclectic mix of inspirations that range from ambient computer soundscapes to large scale brass orchestras. Bringing all of these elements together in a art-pop form, Coldair is both eminenantly listenable and thoroughly experimental. As part of his new U.S tour, Coldair will be stopping by our loft tonight and we absolutely stoked to see what magic he'll bring to the stage.



Sunday, March 23rd
Seahaven In-Store!

Tonight at 5PM, Torrance locals Seahaven will be filling our loft with their subtle combination of emo, indie and post-punk sounds! On their newest album Reverie Lagoon: Music For Escapism, Seahaven brings together their trademark sound with warm, beach-y reverb vibes perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Stopping by our little shop to sing your cares away, Seahaven's carefree pop sound gets started at 5PM. So come join us as we drift off to musical nirvana!



Now that we've planned your week, we can't wait to see you here every day!

OV PRESENTS: Moses Sumney Residency TONIGHT @ The Bootleg!

Another month, another OV rezzie! This March, OV is presenting Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Bar every Monday for free! More info can be found below.

<><><> Moses Sumney <><><>

Origami Vinyl & LA Magazine present Moses Sumney March 17th @ Bootleg Theater:

Doors 8pm
White Sea
Angel Deradoorian
Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney:
Moses Sumney is a new LA-based singer & songwriter. Growing up, he was so shy that he would write songs avidly but hide them inside his mattress. At 20, he moved out of his parents' house to study creative writing at UCLA and finally gathered the courage to start performing music. After purchasing a beat-up guitar from a friend, he taught himself to play and accompany himself. He grew quickly as an artist at UCLA, soon performing weekly alongside the university's most esteemed musicians. Now graduated, he creates soul-infused folk music using guitar and unique arrangements built on loop pedals. Recently, SPIN Magazine described him as a "soul-folk warrior," Okayplayer called him "a name you should be hearing plenty of," and Pigeons & Planes called his voice a "breathing instrument that suggests a depth of feeling lyrics can only partially express."All of this, and he hasn't even officially released any music yet.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Moses' song "Replaceable" below and stop on by the Bootleg Theatre every Monday this March. We'll see you there!

OV PRESENTS: B3SCI SXSW 2014 Day Party @ Red Eyed Fly!

We couldn't let a SXSW go by without gettin' BBQ Sauce on our hands somehow! This year we're really excited to be co-presenting a show with Blah Blah Blah Science at Red Eyed Fly tomorrow, Wednesday 3/12. This show will feature so many of our favorite up and coming artists including Moses Sumney and Jungle, as well as food & drinks (duh) and art by the NYC-based, Young & Sick. So if you're in Austin and wanna check out even MORE rad bands, get over there on Wednesday!

Here are all the details:

Wednesday March 12 | Red Eyed Fly | 715 Red River St. | 11:45 AM- 5:30 PM

INDOOR STAGE

12:05 – 12:35 Beat Culture
12:55 – 1:20 Moses Sumney
1:40 – 2:10 Zella Day
2:30 – 3:00 Avid Dancer
3:15 – 3:45 Sivu
4:05 – 4:35 Tove Lo
4:55 – 5:25 GEMS

OUTDOOR STAGE

12:00 – 12:30 High Highs
12:50 – 1:20 Rare Monk
1:40 – 2:10 MISUN
2:30 – 3:00 Wolf Alice
3:20 – 3:50 Arthur Beatrice
4:10 – 4:40 Jungle
5:00 – 5:30 Tokyo Police Club

Here's that video of that amazing little girl killin' it to a Jungle song:

Jungle - Platoon from Jungle on Vimeo.

OV WEEKLY: Daylight Savings Time Means MORE OV!

So the time changes and then all of a sudden its summer weather in L.A? Props to Mother Nature for that convenient change, now we have time to spin records and get our tan on! We suggest you do the same and come on down to Origami this week while the sun lasts! 

Monday, March 10th (that's today!)
Dead Ghosts In-Store! OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg! Tony Molina @ The Echo!

Today's a doozy by OV standards, as we've got our eyes on three sets of music coming your way throughout the afternoon and night. Check 'em all out below!

First off, tonight at 6PM, we've got an awesome set from Dead Ghosts lined up! An OV favorite for a while now, their newest record, Can't Get No (Burger Records), was one of our favorite records of 2013 and is the perfect soundtrack for too-hot March nights. Featuring fuzzed out vocals and plenty of 60s garage influences, the band syncs up with just about any punk rock activity you can think of and we hope you can stop by to engage in some with us tonight at 6! In the meantime, give a listen to their track "Summer With Phil" below!



Next up, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Theatre every Monday in March! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there every Monday this March! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!



In case that wasn't enough, tonight at The Echo, the super-talented Tony Molina will be gracing the world with a face-melting solo set for FREE! If you haven't heard us gush about his latest album Dissed and Dismissed (which happens to be available for pre-order here), then just know that Tony's newest LP is a loving tribute to the 90s that takes Thin Lizzy leads, Radiohead lyrics, and Replacements sneer to their most absurd highs. It is an entirely unapologetic album that distills the best of the past in 12 less-than-a-minute bursts. We've been stoked on this show since it was announced and really hope to see you there at 8PM!




Tuesday, March 11th
Slint Documentary Breadcrumb Trail @ Cinefamily! Record Club!

We love Slint. To the point where we can't say anything intelligent, especially in regards to Lance Bangs' newest documentary on the post-rock gods. So here's Cinefamily's preview of the show while we drool a little more:

Two definitive epochs mark underground rock of the last few decades: BS (Before Slint) and AS (After Slint). A staple of the Louisville, KY scene before their 1990 album Spiderland definitively laid down the gauntlet and provided a road map for untold scores of “post-rock” bands around the globe to follow, the short-lived but long-loved Slint has remained one of music fandom’s most mythical, sphinxlike bands — but Breadcrumb Trail, the brand-new documentary by Lance Bangs, now reveals the minds behind the life-changing music.

Wanna go? Breadcrumb Trail is playing at Cinefamily from today until Saturday! If you're at tonight's show, why not head on down to El Prado afterwards for a weekly dose of Record Club goodness? It'll be the perfect musical nightcap, we promise!


Wednesday, March 12th
Pre-Orders Are Part of Every Healthy Breakfast!

It's a quieter week on the new releases front, but that means you've got plenty of time to catch up on your pre-orders, because the next two weeks at Origami are going to be crazy with new music! Check out the list of pre-orders below and grab them all over at our online shop! Make sure you act soon, as a couple of these are close to selling out!

Cloud Nothings "Here and Nowhere Else" (Deluxe Version: Ltd. Light Blue Vinyl + Cloud Nothings Slipmat) GET IT!
Wye Oak "Shriek" (Ltd. Ed. Orange Vinyl) GET IT!
James Supercave "The Afternoon" GET IT!
Tony Molina "Dissed and Dismissed" (Reissue) (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl + Poster & Sticker) GET IT!
The War On Drugs "Lost In The Dream" (Ltd. Ed. Purple Vinyl + Signed Poster) GET IT!
Metronomy "Love Letters" (Limited Edition Deluxe Pressing) GET IT!
Future Islands - Singles (PRE-ORDER | Signed LP) GET IT!
Sharon Van Etten - "Are We There" (PRE-ORDER | Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl w/ Bonus 7") GET IT!

Personal favorite? The War On Drugs. Check out the new video for "Red Eyes" below!




Thursday, March 13th
OV + Church On York Tickets!

We posted about this last week, but we wanted to make sure y'all know that OV has started selling tickets to all Church On York shows! This brand new venue in Highland Park has some killer acts coming up, and we're glad to get you tickets to all of them! Just remember kids, all tickets are cash only!



Friday, March 14th
Go To The Beach.

Seriously it's perfect outside. Dip work early and go to the beach. We'll take all your calls for you. Recommended album: Tacocat - NVM



Saturday, March 15th
Songs: Molina @ Church On York!

Speaking of Church On York, this Saturday, members of Magnolia Electric Co. and Hiss Golden Messenger will be paying tribute to the life and work of Jason Molina (of Songs: Ohia & Magnolia Electric Co.). One of our favorite songwriters of the last couple decades, we certainly won't miss this one, and hope you can make it out too!


Sunday, March 16th
Post-Script

Hey you know that Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. giveaway we had last week? The one with the copy of the new record and specially designed turntable? Well, it never got claimed, so we're putting out there again for you, reader who actually makes it to the bottom of our Weeklys. Claim it by sending an email to highfive@origamiorigami.com with the subject "I Read Everything!" and we'll send it your way!


Giveaways This Week!

Real Estate @ The Fonda 3/11 - 3 pairs!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, you better be put on some SPF-50 and get down here ASAP!

OV PRESENTS: Moses Sumney Residency TONIGHT @ The Bootleg!

Another month, another OV rezzie! This March, OV is presenting Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Bar every Monday for free! More info can be found below.

<><><> Moses Sumney <><><>

Origami Vinyl & LA Magazine present Moses Sumney March 10th @ Bootleg Theater:

Doors 8pm
Special Guest
Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney:
Moses Sumney is a new LA-based singer & songwriter. Growing up, he was so shy that he would write songs avidly but hide them inside his mattress. At 20, he moved out of his parents' house to study creative writing at UCLA and finally gathered the courage to start performing music. After purchasing a beat-up guitar from a friend, he taught himself to play and accompany himself. He grew quickly as an artist at UCLA, soon performing weekly alongside the university's most esteemed musicians. Now graduated, he creates soul-infused folk music using guitar and unique arrangements built on loop pedals. Recently, SPIN Magazine described him as a "soul-folk warrior," Okayplayer called him "a name you should be hearing plenty of," and Pigeons & Planes called his voice a "breathing instrument that suggests a depth of feeling lyrics can only partially express."All of this, and he hasn't even officially released any music yet.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Moses' song "Replaceable" below and stop on by the Bootleg Theatre every Monday this March. We'll see you there!

OV WEEKLY: Time Marches On!

Just like the old adage says, March showers bring really good times at Origami Vinyl. Celebrate the return of sunshine and sanity to the local weather report with another week at OV! This 7-day forecast is chock full of awesomeness, so pay attention! 

Monday, March 3rd (that's today!)
OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg! James Supercave @ The Echo!

This month we've got our eyes set on two super residencies at the Bootleg & The Echo. Be sure to check 'em out all month long -- these bands won't be playing venues like this again!

First off, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Theatre every Monday in March! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there every Monday this March! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!



Our other favorite thing about March is the new James Supercave residency at The Echo! Straight out of our home town, this art-rock quintet has been getting plenty of buzz around L.A for their exhilarating live shows, garnering a coveted opening slot on Superhumanoids' west coast tour. This buzz became physical when the band debuted their newest EP The Afternoon live last week at Record Club, and we have to say, we are very big fans. Now the headliners of this month's Monday Residency at The Echo, James Supercave are ready to show off their unique take on pop-rock tonight at 8:30PM! See you there!




Tuesday, March 4th
New Or Reissued, OV's Got You!

It doesn't look like February's barrage of awesome releases is letting up as we enter March, as this week features new releases from the the likes of The Men & Ava Luna alongside reissues of Johnny Cash's American Recordings series with Rick Rubin. The first of these, The Men's Tomorrow's Hits is still available for pre-order in our store and will certainly scratch that Americana-punk itch that last year's New Moon got started. In case you haven't heard (or just can't wait) for its release tomorrow, give a listen to lead single "Pearly Gates" below and snag the record Tuesday at OV!




Wednesday, March 5th
A Lovely Combo: Warm Soda & Big Tits In-Store @ 6PM!

Hailing from Oakland, Warm Soda knows how to combine elements of power pop, glam, and garage rock into what has been described as "punky-pop perfection." We're excited these guys are coming down to join us for the night alongside their rowdy friends Big Tits in what is sure to be a wild night of music! If anything, we're just looking forward to telling our friends how much we enjoyed Warm Soda & Big Tits last night. Because we are literally 12 years old. You can giggle with us tonight at 6!




Thursday, March 6th
OV + Church On York Tickets!

Because we just can't bear telling you no, starting this week, OV will be selling tickets to all Church On York shows! This brand new venue in Highland Park has some killer acts coming up, and we're glad to get you tickets to all of them! First up is Cherry Glazerr & OV fave Froth Friday @ 8PM, so you better get down here this week and pick up some tickets!



Friday, March 7th
Rainbow Jackson In-Store!

In case you need some music to get your weekend started (who doesn't?), OV's got Rainbow Jackson performing in-store tonight at 7PM! These Echo Park friends and housemates have been tweaking the rules of power-punk for a while now, mixing it with elements of straight up rock and roll and a bit of DIY garage rock. Recalling carefree summer nights and old school cruiser classics, these scuzzed-up rockers are sure to shake up the OV loft tonight, so don't miss it!




Saturday, March 8th
NO @ The Troubadour Is Almost Sold Out!

We know we can't shut up about NO, but we just want to make sure you get your tickets to see them at the Troubadour this Saturday! Tickets are almost sold out online, so OV's your best bet to snag a spot for Saturday's show! But we've only got so many, so you better get here soon if you wanna see Stenzie go full-rockstar on ya. Tickets are $14 and cash only.


Giveaways This Week!
Casket Girls @ The Echo 3/6 - 2 pairs (w/ purchase of True Love Kills the Fairly Tale)!

Real Estate @ The Fonda 3/11 - 1 pair (w/ purchase of Atlas)!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, you better be here or we will all pout. Which is no fun for anyone.

OV PRESENTS: Moses Sumney Residency TONIGHT @ The Bootleg!

Another month, another OV rezzie! This March, OV is presenting Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Bar every Monday for free! More info can be found below.

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Origami Vinyl & LA Magazine present Moses Sumney March 3rd @ Bootleg Theater:

Doors 8pm
Jerome Holloway
Vikesh Kapoor
Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney:
Moses Sumney is a new LA-based singer & songwriter. Growing up, he was so shy that he would write songs avidly but hide them inside his mattress. At 20, he moved out of his parents' house to study creative writing at UCLA and finally gathered the courage to start performing music. After purchasing a beat-up guitar from a friend, he taught himself to play and accompany himself. He grew quickly as an artist at UCLA, soon performing weekly alongside the university's most esteemed musicians. Now graduated, he creates soul-infused folk music using guitar and unique arrangements built on loop pedals. Recently, SPIN Magazine described him as a "soul-folk warrior," Okayplayer called him "a name you should be hearing plenty of," and Pigeons & Planes called his voice a "breathing instrument that suggests a depth of feeling lyrics can only partially express."All of this, and he hasn't even officially released any music yet.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Moses' song "Replaceable" below and stop on by the Bootleg Theatre every Monday this March. We'll see you there!