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Brittain Ashford

New York, NY

originally from seattle, miss ashford made the move to new york in 2006. her first full length album there, but for you, go i was recorded in her brooklyn bedroom and released on paris based waterhouse records in the spring of 2008. this album... view more

  1. on May 30, 2011
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    Brittain Ashford
    Posted project update #12

    Summer is upon us...

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  2. on May 30, 2011
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    Hi, Will-- you didn't miss it. There has been much back and forth regarding mixes and mastering and final cuts and and and etc. The long and short is that it's coming soon. In the mean time, you can download the album here: http://brittainashford.com/prairieempire/ Thanks for checking in!
  3. on January 2, 2011
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    New Heirlooms releases a vinyl 7"! by New Heirlooms

    New Heirlooms is a 6-piece folk band from California looking to release their first vinyl 7", and they need your help!

    • 103% funded $2,077 pledged
    • 29 backers
    • Funded Feb 17, 2011
  4. on November 15, 2010
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    Brittain Ashford
    Posted project update #11

    But seriously...

    Dear friends,

    I want everyone to know that the album is done. Recorded. Twice over.

    We renamed the album. It will now be released as a self-titled debut of PRAIRIE EMPIRE.
    http://www.facebook.com/prairieempire

    We are mixing and sending out some promotional stuff to get a little attention and maybe some tiny label support.

    Anyone who got STUFF should have gotten STUFF back during the summer. If you didn't get your stuff, please let me know. And I will send you more stuff.

    love,

    brittain

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        Will Weider on May 30, 2011

        Did I miss the link to the digital download?

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        Brittain Ashford on May 30, 2011

        Hi, Will-- you didn't miss it. There has been much back and forth regarding mixes and mastering and final cuts and and and etc. The long and short is that it's coming soon. In the mean time, you can download the album here:
        http://brittainashford.com/prairieempire/

        Thanks for checking in!


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  5. on June 15, 2010
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    Posted project update #10

    A song in the mean time...

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  6. on May 4, 2010
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    Posted project update #9

    stumbling blocks, lord, the record is still coming!

    Dear all,

    In the past few weeks an issue has come to light with the good folks who recorded the project down in Marfa. While we are still on board, the scope and vision might change. It's hard to say. At this point the fellow who recorded us is having some unrelated issues and has had to put off working on the mixing process until further notice. We are not sure what this means in the big picture, but we will make it happen some way. Some how...

    I don't know if anyone is super eager to get their hands on their kittens and shirts, but if this is the case just let me know and I'll be happy to send them before the record is actually done. Because Lord knows when this might actually happen.

    We will keep you posted of developments.

    In the mean time, please enjoy this track from the sessions and feel free to pop over to our myspace where some of the new tracks are up, as well. Different ones!

    Thank you everyone for your patience and great faith in this project.

    xoxo,

    brittain


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  7. on March 10, 2010
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    Matt Bauer records The Jessamine County Book of the Living by Matt Bauer

    Help cover the cost of recording and mixing a 4 piece band, an 11 piece orchestra, 14 singers, and other guest musicians who live in 10 cities.

    • 103% funded $5,171 pledged
    • 86 backers
    • Funded Apr 05, 2010
  8. on February 16, 2010
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    Woot! You did it!
  9. on January 2, 2010
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    Brittain Ashford
    Posted project update #8

    Your information, pa-lease.

    Dear all:

    So we've decided to take up the offer the of the kind folks in Marfa, Texas and make our next record there. This means that we will scrap all the demos we have and set out at the end of February for a few weeks to bust it up with them.

    Following that we'll head to Vegas, SXSW and maybe (maybe?) Hot Springs for the music festival season. But we shall see.

    In the mean time, we're going to start working on album art and figure out who is going to be pressing the project. These are exciting times!

    Happy New Year to all! And more to come soon.

    much love,

    brittain

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  10. on December 25, 2009
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    Brittain Ashford is making her next record with some friends... and YOU! by Brittain Ashford

    It is finally time to take our record to press... beautiful, beautiful vinyl! Please help us master, press, and promote the new project: Kitten Teeth.

    • 109% funded $5,450 pledged
    • 73 backers
    • Funded Dec 25, 2009