Antiquated Future Records Anniversary Party
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Happy birthday to Portland label Antiquated Future Records, which is celebrating seven years of putting out diverse DIY music. Operated by Mercury contributor Joshua James Amberson, AF has been a consistent home for high-quality folk, indie-pop and lo-fi rock artists, but it has released weirder stuff, too, like last year’s incredible four-song Prayer Hands EP from Denver ambient/drone act Midwife. What sets the label apart is its taste level; if AF puts it out, chances are it’s going to be good and/or interesting. Tonight’s shindig at Turn! Turn! Turn! doubles as a birthday party and a release show for a retrospective collection (Antiquated Future: The First Seven Years) and new works from Portland soundscape artist Indira Valley, Olympia power-pop band Guidon Bear, and Oakland post-punks Flying Circles.
by Ben Salmon