Slow this bird down

[hatebox]

Received a most interesting email this morning. To paraphrase:

“Dear Mr Nitch-Smith,

Your band’s demo was recently brought to my attention. Our label remains one of the few left that still listens to sent in tapes, and as such we are often flooded. However your recordings immediately took our interest. I’m about to take a two month trip to Los

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[cantinera]

That's definitely exciting! Foot in the door, indeed.

Do you have any demos available online? Not that I can help you, but if it's possible, I'd like to give it a listen.

[hatebox]

I'm almost embarrased to post this link as the recordings are a little crude and not what we used for the demo, but I don't have the better ones on my computer. I'm an idiot. Anyway

www.myspace.com/tamemusic

[strat_o_bastard]

Dude. You best not be doing a Johnnymatt with this one. That is awesome, congratulations. Rough Trade is a great label, that's a fantastic opportunity.

[hatebox]

(laughs) I realised when I posted it that my reputation might raise eyebrows but thankfully it's the truth. Just think, I could go there and the Fire (is that nick-name ever used?) could be hanging out! Though that's somewhat unlikely.

I'm not allowing myself to get overly excited, it's too early.

[writer_blocked]

Um, if you ever meet the Strokes can I tag along and try and nail one? I have many friends who would also like to join me in this venture . . .

You know, for if you're ever planning a party. 'The Fire' (not *quite* sure about that as a nickname) would have to come too though, what with being better and all. Than the Strokes I mean.

[linkedlikedays]

Rough Trade are a great label... home to the lovely Jenny Lewis. Good luck with all of that, it sounds very exciting!

[chazooka114]

A winner is you!

[_salamander_]

HOLY CRAP! Rough trade? That is absolutely amazing - I am in awe of you and your awe-some getting of record label email skillz! Muchas felicitaciones!