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Update #6: Update on Prize Shipment
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Posted on February 1, 2010
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Update #5: Happy New Year! We made it!
You guys helping us make our goal and more was such a great way to start 2010. We really can't thank you enough for all your love and support throughout this process and throughout the last 7 years. It has been an amazing journey both on and off the road.
We look forward to more - meeting more of you along the way, and more great things for all of you too! More! :) As we say to each other...Go Team Seksu! And now we say to you...Go Team All of You Guys!
Lots of love and hugs,
Yuki + James
Update #4: Update from the UK - with Jack and Charles from White Lies!
One more show to go...our headlining gig in London! Stay tuned for all the acoustic tour dates.
xo
Yuki and James
Update #3: Hello From Manchester
A quick hi during soundcheck. Thanks to everyone who has pledged so far. Please spread the word about our project to your friends so we can reach our goal and pay some bills.
More from the road soon.
xo
Yuki and James
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Frank M. on November 30, 2009
Great video! What's it like playing in a venue like that, versus clubs and theaters?
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sugarspun on December 2, 2009
Wow! I live in LA, but when I was backpacking through Europe 12(!) years ago I caught a gig at the Manchester Apollo. Holy crap thanks for bringing back some great memories. Hope you're enjoying yourselves and White Lies - they are awesome. So are you guys of course.
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Chris S. on November 17, 2009
Awesome, Hope you have fun in the UK. I think my buddy will be going to one of your shows.
Cheers,
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Update #1: Amazing Start! + International Shipping Info
Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all of you who donated right away. You've made week 1 a huge success. It means so much to us that you would go out of your way to help us do this UK tour and the acoustic tour -- and allow us to continue making and performing music. This band has been an amazing experience and meeting all of you over the years keeps us going. A big hug to all of you and please don't forget to pass on the word so that we can make our mark!
Love,
Yuki+James
P.S. all your comments made us go "awwwww...."
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We've had several inquiries about shipping outside the US. We are happy to do it. For all rewards that include vinyl, simply add $30 to your pledge and we'll ship to you anywhere outside the US.
If your reward does not include any vinyl, the international shipping cost is only $10 extra.
The way this works is that at the end date of the project (December 31st) all Backers will receive an individual message asking for your shipping address. Once we have your address we'll be shipping out the goodies right away. Hooray!
Again - please add $30 to your pledge for shipping outside the United States if you are receiving vinyl. You only need to add $10 to your pledge if your reward does not include vinyl (just postcards, buttons, etc).
Please send us a message with any questions and we'll be happy to answer them for you.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 31, 2009.
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A digital download of one song from our new acoustic album, ReWolf.
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A digital download of the entire acoustic album.
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A personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons + the acoustic album download.
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A signed physical copy of the Transparence 10” (on clear vinyl!) which was released in August + the acoustic album download.
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A signed and personalized Asobi Seksu poster + a signed physical copy of the Transparence 10” (on clear vinyl!) + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons
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A one of a kind hand-screened Asobi Seksu t-shirt + a personalized thank you postcard + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons.
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A signed physical copy of any Asobi Seksu CD or LP you choose, with a personalized note on the cover (CDs to choose from are: Hush, Citrus, Asobi Seksu and ReWolf // LPs to choose from are: Citrus, Hush and ReWolf) + the hand-screened Asobi Seksu t-shirt + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons
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A signed limited edition LP of the acoustic album, ReWolf (on purple vinyl!) which also includes a digital download code for the album + a hand-screened t-shirt + Asobi Seksu buttons + a personalized thank you postcard.
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An original drawing by James and Yuki (no art critics please!) + hand screened t shirt + the acoustic album download + a personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons.
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Your name on the liner notes of our next album, to be released in 2010 (we will be recording the album in April). It will say “Asobi Seksu would like to thank...” and your name will follow! + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download + a personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons.
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We will dedicate a song to YOU on stage! Just let us know which song you want us to perform - and at which show - and we will give you a shout out on stage before we play it (check myspace.com/asobiseksu for dates) + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download.
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Backstage access after one of our shows (you must have your own ticket to the show - check myspace.com/asobiseksu for current tour dates) + polaroids with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download.
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2 free tickets to any show on our current itinerary (check myspace.com/asobiseksu for current dates) + a song dedicated to you during the show + backstage access after the show to take polaroid pictures with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + the acoustic album download.
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Attendance to a private (invitation only) acoustic Asobi Seksu performance in Brooklyn, NY. We will be filming this show and using the videos for promotional use online. You will also receive polaroids with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + personal thank you postcard + the acoustic album download.
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A dinner date with Asobi Seksu! You and a friend can join the band for dinner in New York City in January or February + your name in the liner notes + tickets to the NYC acoustic show on January 29 + backstage access at the show and polaroids with the band + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + the acoustic album download.
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Spend a day in the recording studio with us while we make our next record. This will take place in New York City sometime in March/April 2010. You'll also receive an assortment of things like a signed LP or CD, photos with the band, hand-screened t-shirt, the acoustic album download, the original drawing and our eternal love! Limited to one pledge.
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A private acoustic performance for you and your friends anywhere in the New York/Tri-State area.
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SPIN **** (4 stars): “This Brooklyn group's previous albums established them as shoegaze confectioners, molding candy swirls out of Yuki Chikudate's soaring, translucent voice and guitarist James Hanna's Kevin Shields–worshiping production. But here, Asobi Seksu do something My Bloody Valentine can't -- leave Shields behind."
MOJO **** (4 stars): “Cavernous, post-shoegazing pop from Brooklyn”
NEW YORK TIMES: "What was once called shoegazer-rock -- shimmering, multilayered guitars enfolding confessions of longing and ambiguity -- is back in Asobi Seksu, a New York band that wraps its guitars and keyboard around well-made pop melodies and the girlish ache of Yuki Chikudate's voice."
PITCHFORK: "Yes, the guitar overload, massive reverb, and deceptively sweet vocals are all there, but this New York quartet is anything but a My Bloody Valentine retread. Frontwoman Yuki Chikudate gives the band a charismatic focus, and her vocals range from a soulful croon to a delicate wisp. Whether she's singing in Japanese or English (she does both in about equal measure), she always keeps it catchy, and that squishing sound you hear when she sings "put your tongue up to my battery" on "Nefi+Girly" is indie boys melting across the country."
Never got an email requesting shipping address yet. when can i expect to get the goods?
GO US! XD
xoxoxo