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Earth

Listen to "Old Black"

Earth was formed in Olympia, Wa. In 1989 by Dylan Carlson, with an ever evolving line up including Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars founder), Joe Preston (Melvins) and many others. After moving to Seattle and signing to Sub Pop in 1990 they would release 3 full lengths and an EP including “Earth 2”. Considered by many a definitive statement of the drone triumphant, others have described it as “the inevitable result of the damage done by downers to perception of time”. Whichever the case, its influence is undeniable. If it wasnt for this album, bands like Sunn 0))) simply would not exist. in 1996 they recorded their final Sub Pop lp “Pentastar (In The Style of Demons)” in an abandoned Colt 45 factory. After its release the “group” disbanded and Earth/Dylan Carlson go on hiatus. 6 years later Earth becomes active once more, with the addition of Adrienne Davies on…

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Alex Bleeker and the Freaks Woodsist Listen to "Don't Look Down"
Parquet Courts What's Your Rupture? Listen to "Borrowed Time "
Kevin Morby Woodsist
Lee Ranaldo Matador Listen to "Angles"
Grouper Kranky Listen to "Heavy Water / I'd Rather Be Sleeping"
Conor Oberst Merge Records Listen to "Cape Canaveral "
Monsters of Folk Shangri-La Music Listen to "Say Please"
The Sadies Yep Roc Listen to "Another Year Again"
Maria Taylor Saddle Creek Records Listen to "Matador"
Dawes HUB Listen to "Time Spent In Los Angeles"
Robert Ellis New West Records Listen to "Westbound Train"
Bolt Thrower Metal Blade Listen to "...For Victory "
Rilo Kiley Warner Brothers Records Listen to "Silver Lining"
Here We Go Magic Secretly Canadian Listen to "Fangela"
Seahaven Run For Cover Records Listen to "It's Over"
Bright Eyes Saddle Creek Listen to "Shell Games"
Papercuts Sub Pop Listen to "Do You Really Wanna Know"
Jenny and Johnny Warner Brothers Records Listen to "Scissor Runner"
Neutral Milk Hotel Merge Records
Joyce Manor Asian Man Records Listen to "Constant Headache"

Artist News & Press

Merrick Jarmulowicz Joins Ground Control Touring

Posted 12/02/2013

We are very pleased to welcome Merrick Jarmulowicz to the Ground Control Touring team of agents. Merrick is based in Los Angeles, CA, and he brings with him such exciting clients as Title Fight, Touché Amoré, Deafheaven, Joyce Manor, and Earth. Merrick began working in music as a runner, box office manager, & promoter (and virtually any other position that…

Just Added to the Ground Control Touring Roster: Perfect Pussy and Ex Hex!

Posted 11/07/2013

We’re proud to announce that we have added two new artists to the Ground Control Touring roster; Perfect Pussy and Ex Hex! Perfect Pussy is a band that has been praised by critics for their boldness and charisma. They hail from Syracuse, NY and recently released their demo tape, titled “I Have Lost All Desire For Feeling”. Ex Hex is…

Addition to Ground Control Touring Roster: Boogarins!

Posted 10/08/2013

We are stoked to announce that we have added Boogarins to our roster, a duo made up of Fernando Almeida and Benke Ferraz that met while they were in high school in Brazil and make psychedelic pop with the unique influence of Tropicalismo. Boogarins’ debut album, “As Plantas Que Curam” was released on October 1st on vinyl, CD, and mp3…

Ground Control Touring Artists at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Posted 10/01/2013

Festival season isn’t over yet! Head to Hellman Hollow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this weekend for the 13th annual FREE Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Ground Control Touring’s The Felice Brothers (Friday, Rooster Stage at 2:10 PM), Conor Oberst (Friday, Rooster Stage at 5:45 PM), Justin Townes Earle (Sunday, Star Stage at 2:20 PM), and Robert Ellis (Sunday, Porch…

Ground Control Touring Artists at Way Over Yonder Festival

Posted 09/30/2013

This weekend the folks that bring us The Newport Folk Festival are taking their stellar programming to the West Coast for the first ever Way Over Yonder Festival. The fest will take place on October 5 & 6 at the Santa Monica Pier and features Ground Control Touring’s Conor Oberst, Jessica Pratt, The Felice Brothers, and Justin Townes Earle. There…

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