Two new records out today! First is “Blasphemy,” the debut LP from Robert Pollard’s project Rip Van Winkle. The weirdest thing Bob has made in a long time… reminiscent of the no-holds-barred experimentalism of Vampire on Titus. Stream / order at the link here: lnkfi.re/blasphemyrvw
Also out is “Goodnight El Dorado.” Recordings from 2024 GBV shows showcasing the band’s proggiest material of the recent era. Limited edition bootleg vinyl (1500 copies). When they’re gone they’re gone. Available from Rockathon on limited-edition vinyl and on Bandcamp. This record should be played LOUD. Available now at the link here: lnkfi.re/goodnighteldorado
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Exclusive announce in MAGNET Magazine: new GBV live bootleg album "Goodnight El Dorado," and the full-length debut from Robert Pollard's Rip Van Winkle project, "Blasphemy." Listen to the first single "By The Water" below!
magnetmagazine.com/2025/05/02/magnet-exclusive-pre…
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The Club Is Open! 'Alien Lanes' is turning 30 this year! Introducing the new exclusive 30th Anniversary Edition collection. Available now for preorder: stores.portmerch.com/guidedbyvoices/
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"Bandleader Bob Pollard designed the record to not have too many repeating parts, traditional choruses, or typical arrangement choices. This approach sets up an album of curveballs, where listener expectations are unwound at every turn."
Read AllMusic's review of "Universe Room" below! www.allmusic.com/album/universe-room-mw0004447483#…
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Composition Book by The Moles is out now on Robert Pollard's Splendid Research label! Listen at the link: lnkfi.re/compositionbook
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UNIVERSE ROOM IS OUT NOW! The 41st Guided By Voices studio album is a kaliedescopic adventure, and a full showcase of the band members' multi-instrumental talents. Stream / order at the link here: lnkfi.re/universeroom
Bob Pollard recently told Rolling Stone “I wanted to create, hopefully, an experience, kind of a wild ride, where the listener would want to hear it multiple times in order to grasp all the sections and fields of sound to discover something new with each listen.”
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Huge thanks to Rolling Stone for their coverage of "I Will Be A Monk." Universe Room is out tomorrow!
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/guided-by-vo…
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New single! Hear "I Will Be A Monk" over at Paste Magazine
'Universe Room' is out everywhere this Friday, February 7!
www.pastemagazine.com/music/guided-by-voices/exclu…
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Hear a rare acoustic version of "My Impression Now" from 1997 on "Super Bloom," a new compilation from Folkyeah Presents. All proceeds will go toward wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. Purchase on Bandcamp at the link below!
superbloomabenefitforfirereliefinlosangeles.bandca…
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Another new shot of GBV for your weekend. Album is almost here! What's your favorite song so far? lnkfi.re/elfinflower
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