We're very happy to tell you about a brand new Camphor song called "Enjoy The Struggle" that's available right now as a free download, exclusively from the fine folks at RCRD LBL.

Max Avery Lichtenstein recently provided music for an amazing documentary film called "Loot", a haunting and often hilarious debut from director Darius Marder which parallels the epic search for stolen WWII treasure with disarmingly powerful resurrections of the past. We're really pleased to say it won the Best Documentary jury award at the 2008 L.A. Film Festival and has earned a Spirit Award nomination in the Lacoste Truer Than Fiction catagory. Look for it to air exclusively on HBO in the spring of 2009...

For their Spring 2008 tour of Europe, the Timesbold crew concocted a special mini-album called "Slight of Hand" featuring 5 brand new songs. Originally available only on the tour, the limited edition CD can now be ordered directly from the Timesbold website! So, have a listen to some preview tracks on the band's MySpace page, and then visit the Timesbold webshop to purchase...

Max Avery Lichtenstein's popular instrumental song "Tarnation" was recently licensed to H3G (3 Mobile) for use in a series of ads in Italy staring comedy actress Luciana Littizzetto. The first of the ads began airing over the summer, and they will continue to be seen through the end of the year. For those who don't already know, you can download a free MP3 of this song right here...

We're pleased to say that Pitchfork Media premiered the first music video from Camphor's debut album "Drawn to Dust"... the clip is a cinematic retelling of the classic siren myth as performed by a cast of PLAYMOBIL® characters, and was directed by our own Max Avery Lichtenstein and Regan Avery. For those of you with really fast internet hookups, check out the HD version on vimeo.com!

After a good long gestation period, we're very happy to announce the release of Drawn to Dust, the debut album from Camphor. Built around the songwriting of Max Avery Lichtenstien, Camphor is a New York group featuring contributions from friends in bands like Mercury Rev, Beirut, Hopewell and Timesbold (of which Max is also a member). While Max is perhaps best known for his instrumental compositions for films such as Tarnation, Jesus' Son and The King, Drawn to Dust finds Max and company offering up a heart-tugging selection of chamber pop. The music has a dark but catchy sound recalling the likes of Nick Cave, Sufjan Stevens and Calexico... and the limited-edition vellum-wrapped packaging itself is as beautiful as the music within. We hope you'll lend an ear...

The disc comes to you courtesy of our newest partner-label Friendly Fire Records (home of Asobi Seksu, Elk City and other fine, fine acts). Visit the Camphor website for all the details...

We're very happy to announce that Timesbold's ill Seen ill Sung is available now on compact disc in the E.U. from our old friends Zeal Records (in Benelux) and Glitterhouse Records (in the remaining European territories). The album can also be found in digital shops worldwide courtesy of Tin Drum... hope you'll check it out!