World's Fair

“… for what seems like a depressing album, Brand New Towns is surprisingly catchy and peppy, if ultimately very dark. It’s a good addition to the growing Texan roster, which is constantly reinventing itself and pleasantly surprising the rest of us. Hopefully his next release will show more daring.” [READ MORE]

Robert Gomez will be joining The Veils for their Texas dates:
Jul 11 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada w/ The Veils
Jul 12 Austin, TX @ Stubbs Jr w/ The Veils

Enjoy clips of Robert Gomez in Holland courtesy VPRO [WATCH]

Artist: Robert Gomez
Album: Brand New Towns[LISTEN]
Label: Bella Union
Street Date: March 20th, 2007
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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NPR The World Cafe will be broadcasting the Robert Gomez session on Thursday, June 28th, 2007. Tune in to the terrestrial radio broadcast or listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream from 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard Time. Later in the day of broadcast, the audio will also be available on the National Public Radio website.

Robert Gomez - Interview & In-Studio Performance @ NPR World Cafe [LISTEN]

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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The Midwest’s revered Daytrotter.com gives Robert some love lasso-style:

“Oxygen tanks and cigarettes. Penny slots, spinning cartoon characters that go ding ding ding. I lost 1 dollar.” [READ MORE]

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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Check out the latest Studio C podcast over at the awesome Music.Download.com and trip the guitar strings fantastic as Rob plays an exquisite solo set and reminisces about his time in the circus and his hometown Denton. The story may sound like it’s getting player, but Rob, as usual, breathes some fresh air into all of it.

Robert Gomez - Download.com Studio C Performance [DOWNLOAD]

Artist: Robert Gomez
Album: Brand New Towns[LISTEN]
Label: Bella Union
Street Date: March 20th, 2007
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3

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“Friend of Norah Jones escapes guilt by association by crafting downbeat pop gems that further solidify Denton, Texas’ place as that big state’s indie epicenter.” [READ MORE]

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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Why are circus folk coming out to see Robert Gomez? Read about it at the Fort Worth Star Telegram.

Tonite, Robert takes the stage at Union Hall in Brooklyn, with free Blue Point & Sierra Nevada Mist - Last call before Europe!

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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This just in: free beer (Sierra and Blue Point) while supplies last at Robert Gomez’s Joe’s Pub gig on Wednesday, April 4th! Everyone else will just have to get drunk on the music, which believe me, is far more potent!

Robert Gomez @ Joe’s Pub
Doors 6pm
Kristoffer Ragnstam 7pm
Robert Gomez 7:40pm
Doors Close 8:30pm

Tour dates:
April 2 - Boston, MA - Middle East Upstairs w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
April 3 – Philadelphia, PA – The Khyber w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
April 4 - New York, NY - Joe’s Pub w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam *
Apr 05 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall
*** April 8th kicks off Euro/UK tour with Midlake ***

Reasons to come:

“Beck’s softer moments, Grandaddy’s playful pastoralism and John Lennon’s melodic shifts…” - THE GUARDIAN UK

“…the first truly great album of the year” - THE INDEPENDANT UK

More kudos for Rob…

Artist: Robert Gomez
Album: Brand New Towns[LISTEN]
Label: Bella Union
Street Date: March 20th, 2007
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3

Robert Gomez - “Closer Still” [DOWNLOAD]

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From earlier this week… Stream 2 songs over at NPR World Cafe

“Robert Gomez’s sweetly layered, melodic songs draw together elements of folk and rock, grounded by a strong pop sensibility. Signed to his label at the suggestion of Midlake’s members — the two acts are both based in Denton, Tex. — the former traveling-circus performer releases Brand New Towns this week.” - NPR World Cafe

Plus as a bonus, enjoy this exclusive b-side from the Closer Still EP (Bella Union UK only)!

Robert Gomez - “Stuck Inside” [DOWNLOAD]

Artist: Robert Gomez
Album: Brand New Towns[LISTEN]
Label: Bella Union
Street Date: March 20th, 2007
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3

Catch Robert Gomez with his immaculate 6-piece band of sound!

Fri - Mar 23 Robert Gomez @ The Cavern, Dallas, TX
Sat - Mar 24 Robert Gomez @ Hailey’s, Denton, TX
Wed - Mar 28 Robert Gomez @ The Opolis, Norman, OK
Thu - Mar 29 Robert Gomez @ Mojo, Columbia, MO
Fri - Mar 30 Robert Gomez @ Schuba’s, Chicago, IL
Sat - Mar 31 Robert Gomez w/ Alejandro Escovedo @ Club Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
Sun - Apr 01 Robert Gomez @ IOTA, Washington DC
Mon - Apr 02 Robert Gomez @ Middle East Upstairs, Boston, MA w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Tue - Apr 03 Robert Gomez @ The Khyber, Philadelphia, PA w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Wed - Apr 04 Robert Gomez @ Joe’s Pub, New York, NY w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Thu - Apr 05 Robert Gomez @ Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY

*** April 8th kicks off Euro/UK tour with Midlake ***

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To celebrate the US launch of the latest Bella Union release, we are giving away an exclusive b-side from the Closer Still EP!

Robert Gomez - “Stuck Inside” [DOWNLOAD]

“Chamber pop played in the Texas plains, without pretension or excess adornment.”, 4 out of 5, AllMusic.com

This Texan troubadour with his unique brand of orchestral rock is also winning comparisons to great songwriters Eliott Smith, Grandaddy, Beck and John Lennon. Robert Gomez is on tour with stops in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbia, Boston, Philly and NYC before he takes off to Europe to open for Midlake.

Fri - Mar 23 Robert Gomez @ The Cavern, Dallas, TX
Sat - Mar 24 Robert Gomez @ Hailey’s, Denton, TX
Wed - Mar 28 Robert Gomez @ The Opolis, Norman, OK
Thu - Mar 29 Robert Gomez @ Mojo, Columbia, MO
Fri - Mar 30 Robert Gomez @ Schuba’s, Chicago, IL
Sat - Mar 31 Robert Gomez w/ Alejandro Escovedo @ Club Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
Sun - Apr 01 Robert Gomez @ IOTA, Washington DC
Mon - Apr 02 Robert Gomez @ Middle East Upstairs, Boston, MA w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Tue - Apr 03 Robert Gomez @ The Khyber, Philadelphia, PA w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Wed - Apr 04 Robert Gomez @ Joe’s Pub, New York, NY w/ Kristoffer Ragnstam
Thu - Apr 05 Robert Gomez @ Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY

*** April 8th kicks off Euro/UK tour with Midlake ***

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World’s Fair rolls into Austin! Pictured (left) Jesse Ferguson, Manager, Definitive Jux and Kevin Wortis (right), President, World’s Fair

Definitive Jux showcase OWNED except… Gerard Vs. Bear sez, “ALLPEOPLE AT EL-P SHOW…..GERARD HATE YOU …” - and the rest can’t be published on this blog due to expletives and uncouth language! Anyway here are clips from El-P’s live set, with John Herndon of Tortoise on the drums!

The Bella Union showcase was off the hook, with a line-up outside the venue. Robert Gomez show & proved with his 9-piece band of Texan troubadours!

The Postmarks wowee’d & zowee’d with a string of last minute SXSW dates. Here are clips from a soundcheck at Wired/BPM outdoor stage followed by the Blender bar show… More pics from Blender Bar via Matthew Solarski @ Pitchfork!

Pela rocked the pants off the crowd at the SESAC showcase with The Faint!

Hangin out at the fest - Esquire Award winners for best dressed band Colourmusic with Derek Brown who holds down the WF fort @ OK city… And a very happy looking Kevin Wortis sneaks into the photo too!

Stardeath & White Dwarfs bring the roof down!

Photos by our roving SXSW reporter, & Head of Publicity here @ WFNY, the one & only, Brendan Gilmartin!