We are excited to announce that on July 21st we will be reissuing Fourth Of July’s seminal album ‘On The Plains’ for the first time on Vinyl. The critically acclaimed album came out 10 years ago on Range Life Records, but was never released on Vinyl. For this 10th anniversary release we will be releasing this killer album on a limited edition bone white with Halloween Orange splatter vinyl along with the standard black version. The limited edition version is limited to 100 copies, so head over to the webstore now to preorder your copy before they are gone. Head over to the below link to see what I Heart Local Music has to say about this release. Album Review: Fourth Of July – “On …
Watch the new FOJ music video for ‘Berlin’
Matthew Toplikar directed the latest music video for ‘Berlin’ from the album Empty Moon. Enjoy!
See new artwork by Brendan Hangauer this First Friday in KC
Check out new art by Brendan Hangauer this first Friday in KC at 1819 Central Gallery. There will also be performances by 1,000,000 Light Years and Brendan at the event.
Fourth of July with Hospital Ships this July 4th!
Fourth of July will be playing its seminal debut album, ‘On the Plains’ this July 4th at the Replay Lounge which has become one of the best traditions Lawrence has to offer. Good friends Hospital Ships will open and a good time will surely be had by all.
Fourth of July, ACBs featured on InSound’s latest Vinyl Mixtape
Insound is now carrying High Dive titles ‘Empty Moon’ and ‘Little Leaves’ and is featuring both The ACBs and Fourth of July on their latest Vinyl Mixtape. Check it out here!
Celebrate Final Friday in Lawrence with Fourth of July
Head down to Love Garden Sounds this Friday to catch Fourth of July with support from 1,000,000 Light Years for Final Fridays. Brendan will also be exhibiting his original silk screen art. This show is free and there will be plenty of copies of Fourth of July’s newest LP, ‘Empty Moon’.
Q&A with Fourth of July
Check out the Pitch’s latest article featuring Fourth of July here and don’t forget to check out the band Friday night at The Brick with support from The Devil & Ghosty and then on Saturday for the High Dive Record Store Day showcase at Vinyl Renaissance on 39th St.
High Dive Spring Sampler is here featuring SHY BOYS
Check out ‘Heart Is Mine’, a new track from Shy Boys featured on our High Dive Spring Sampler. Grab the entire 7 song set and enjoy rare tracks and remixes of High Dive artists.
Fourth of July & Ghosty this Friday in KC!
Fourth of July brings ‘Empty Moon’ to Kansas City this Friday with help from Ghosty and The Devil. Check out the High Dive Show Page for more details. Also, check out this review from I Heart Local Music of last Friday’s release show: http://iheartlocalmusic.com/2013/04/15/a-reason-to-be-proud-fourth-of-july-celebrates-record-release-with-the-acbs/
Fourth of July Live at KJHK studios
Watch Fourth of July premier tracks from their new album ‘Empty Moon’ at the KJHK studios in Lawrence.
‘Empty Moon’ is here!
Fourth of July’s long anticipated third album, ‘Empty Moon’ is available today via vinyl LP, CD or digital download. Check out the High Dive Store for more details. You can also pick up copies at Love Garden Sounds in Lawrence, Vinyl Renaissance in Kansas City or Zebedees RPM in KC. What folks are saying about ‘Empty Moon’: “There’s a sadness, a candidness, and most of all an overwhelming strength even when it seems our narrator is completely lost. Fourth of July is showing what makes them a great band; an awesome energy and musicianship with stellar songwriting, full of emotion. There’s nothing empty about this record.” – I Heart Local Music “With its vividly descriptive and honest, conversational lyrical tone, listening to Empty Moon by Fourth Of July …
Free Download of the Fourth of July ‘Empty Moon’ Demos
‘Empty Moon’ is almost here and in anticipation of next week’s release, Fourth of july has released the early demos for free. Check out the link below for a free download and check out 4oJ live: April 5th at The Gusto Lounge for Middle of the Map April 12th at JACKPOT SALOON: LFK ‘Empty Moon’ release April 19th at The Brick: KC ‘Empty Moon’ release April 26th at Love Garden Sounds for Final Fridays High Dive Records on Bandcamp
High Dive Records Showcase announced at Middle of the Map Festival
High Dive Records will be hosting our first showcase at this year’s Middle of the Map festival held in Westport, KCMO April 4-6. The showcase will be held at Gusto Lounge and will feature our entire roster. Check out middleofthemapfest.com for ticket information and scheduling. Besides featuring a huge selection of talented local artists, Middle of the Map will also bring in nationally recognized acts Deerhoof, Divine Fits, Grizzly Bear and The Joy Formidable to name a few. Schedule for the High Dive Showcase @ Gusto Lounge Friday, April 5th: Fourth of July: 8:45pm Shy Boys: 9:45pm The ACBs: 10:45pm Ghosty: 11:45pm
Photos of Fourth of July and The ACBs from the Little Leaves release celebraish
Both Too Much Rock and I Heart Local Music were kind enough to snap some pics from the big Little Leaves release show on March 1st. There’s even a tasty vid of ‘Lover Yeah’. The after party shots will remain under lock & key until further notice. Linkage here and here
Listen to Fourth of July’s new single ‘Drinking Binge’
Fourth of July’s third album ‘Empty Moon’ is out via High Dive records April 9th. Check out the new single ‘Drinking Binge’ here! Click on the links below to see what others are saying about ‘Drinking Binge’: Austin Town Hall Eat Yo Beats Made of Chalk Surviving the Golden Age
‘Empty Moon’ release date set
Fourth of July will release ‘Empty Moon’, their third LP, via High Dive Records on April 9, 2013. You can now pre-order ‘Empty Moon’ on vinyl or compact disc at the High Dive Store.
Review: Fourth of July with Hospital Ships at the Replay
Thanks to Too Much Rock for the pics and video.
High Dive Records 2013 Roster Released
On January 1st, 2013, High Dive Records released its initial and current lineup of bands. Hailing from Lawrence and Kansas City, they are: The ACBs Fourth of July Ghosty Shy Boys