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!

IN-STORE: Tony Molina TONIGHT @ 6PM!

OV is very excited and proud to welcome Tony Molina to our loft tonight for a live performance!

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 it'll be available in a limited edition red vinyl that comes with a poster and sticker, so be sure to snag a copy in the store.


We can't wait to see you tonight for a night of awesome tunes, but in the meantime, take a listen to "Walk Away" off Molina's Dissed and Dismissed LP:

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!

PRE - ORDERS: Order these LP's now at the OV Online Shop and get 'em first!

Most pre-orders come with some sort of added value or are limited edition 1st pressed. We will ship them to arrive on street date or you can choose to just pick them up from us at OV on release day at NO CHARGE! What are you waiting for?!

Sharon Van Etten "Are We There " (Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl + Bonus 7")  GET IT!

**PRE-ORDERS of this Ltd. Ed. LP on clear vinyl ship on or before release date of 5/27/14**

Cloud Nothings "Here and Nowhere Else" (Deluxe Version - Ltd. Light Blue Vinyl + Cloud Nothings Slipmat)   GET IT!

**PRE-ORDERS of this deluxe LP on light blue vinyl ship on or before release date of 4/1/14**

Wye Oak "Shriek" (Ltd. Ed. Orange Vinyl)   GET IT!
**PRE-ORDER will be available on release date of 4/29/14**

James Supercave "The Afternoon"   GET IT!
**PRE-ORDER ships on or before release date 3/25/14**
You can get a taste of the EP by streaming new song "The Right Thing" HERE

Tony Molina "Dissed and Dismissed" (Reissue) (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl + Poster & Sticker)   GET IT!

**PRE-ORDER ships on or before 3/25/14**

The War On Drugs "Lost In The Dream" (Ltd. Ed. Purple Vinyl + Signed Poster)  GET IT!
**PRE-ORDER ships on or before release date 3/18/14**
Pre-order now and guarantee your copy of the record on limited purple vinyl with a signed poster!

Metronomy "Love Letters" (Limited Edition Deluxe Pressing)   GET IT!

**PRE-ORDER ships on or before release date 3/10/14**

The Deluxe LP is a first pressing and once it is gone, it's gone! LP pressed on 180 gram vinyl, gatefold, printed inner sleeve, and includes a CD version!

Incan Abraham "Tolerance" (Includes zine with a download code)   GET IT!

**PRE-ORDER ships 4/8/14**

 Receive a zine with a download code while supplies last!

The Men - Tomorrow's Hits (pre-order comes w/ ltd edition red vinyl version w/ ltd edition 7" and cassette)   GET IT!

**PRE-ORDER ships on or around 3/4/13**

The red vinyl version is limited to 1000 copies and the 7" includes songs off "New Moon", "Electric" b/w "Water Babies". The cassette features The Men's set from their March 27, 2013 show at Klub Mocvara in Zagreb, Croatia. It's previously unreleased and chosen by the band. The cassettes are a one-time pressing of 1500 and includes 3 songs on the new album. Listen HERE

Set times for Echo Park Rising at OV!

Echo Park Rising is this weekend: Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th!

Our third year is already on point to top last year's stellar event. We've expanded it to two days, have stages not only here at OV, but at the Taix parking lot, and inside Taix's Champagne Room, The Echoplex, The Echo, Lot 1 Cafe, Echo Country Outpost, Little Joy, and Stories Books & Cafe. Best of all the entire thing is FREE!!! So come out ans see over 100 bands performing all over Echo Park. Enjoy our neighborhood, eat and drink at all of our local restaurants and bars, and take a stroll around the lake.

OV's complete Echo Park Rising schedule is below:

Saturday, August 17th 

 - 2pm :: Debt ..........................Listen HERE

 - 3pm :: Victory ...........................Listen HERE

 - 4pm :: Synthetic ID ....................Listen HERE

 - 5pm :: Coastwest Unrest ..............Listen HERE

 - 6pm :: Tony Molina ....................Listen HERE

 - 7pm :: Terry Malts ...................Listen HERE

- 8pm :: Sebadoh Premiere Party with Lou Barlow ....More info HERE

 Sunday, August 18th

 - 2pm :: Corners .....................Listen HERE

 - 3pm :: Virginia Reed ..................Listen HERE

 - 4pm :: QunQ ..........................Listen HERE

 - 5pm :: Upset ......................Listen HERE

 - 6pm :: Free Moral Agents .......................Listen HERE

 - 7pm :: Fol Chen ..................Listen HERE

 - 8pm :: Cy Dune .......................Listen HERE

For more details and the full schedule for all 190-something bands playing HERE