you're already buried in a cemetery.

Polyvinyl Record Co. is simply one of the best independent labels in existence. While it can be argued that their distribution is not as solid as other indies', they more than make up for it with a tremendous mail-order system, a 50/50 relationship with their artists, and the artists themselves. Polyvinyl continues to sign and release music by exquisite artists that create a superb roster of today's best musicians.
And I don't think I'm overstating anything.
On October 22nd, Polyvinyl will re-release the debut album one of from Missouri's finest independent pop bands, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. The buzz around and wonderment of this little band that could is evident in the praise of Chris Walla, Spin, Pitchfork Media, and countless bloggers. Furthermore, the excitement about this band will not fizzle once Broom is released nationally as they stand to hold on to a growing loyal fanbase as well as The Shins, Of Montreal, and even Belle & Sebastian.
There's absolutely no reason to base your (dis)agreement on my praise alone. Daytrotter held a session with the SSLYBY guys in March, and there are four free songs available here. There are clips from each Broom song on the band's website and a few songs on their MySpace. And of course you can continue to scroll down this page as I have for you two songs from Broom as well as two songs from their limited run (250) of handmade split EPs with the tremendous Michael Holt. My copy has penguins! Praise be to Polyvinyl Records and the little blog/label that could, Catbird Seat



Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin's "Oregon Girl"
& "Anne Elephant"
from Broom

SSLYBY's "Lower The Gas Prices Howard Johnson"
& "Go Upstairs"
from Someone Still Loves You Michael Holt: A Scrapbook For You