There’s no better time than summertime to enjoy the immersive, cheerful vibes of Bellingham, Washington’s Manatee Commune. After a series of singles (see: “White Smoke” and “Clay“) plus his Thistle EP, Manatee Commune (Grant Eadie) will release his debut full length album on Bastard Jazz later this month. While full album details aren’t out yet, Eadie shared a […]
Our original Treefort Showcase in 2014 was only two years ago, but watching the progress of Bellingham, WA producer Manatee Commune since then has been amazing. From releasing a steady stream of singles including “White Smoke” and “Clay” to a deep run in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert contest to appearances at Sasquatch and Bonnaroo, Manatee Commune (Grant Eadie) has not […]
One of the highlights of our Treefort showcase was hearing Bellingham’s Manatee Commune fill Woodland Empire Brewery with bright, lush, swelling layers upon layers of sound. When I got home, I received Manatee Commune’s new album Brush and was impressed to hear how well Grant Eadie captured the live sounds to recording. Moreover, I’ve kept album track […]
Here are some photos from our Treefort Fest 2014 showcase and the festival at large, from March 21-23, 2014. Also check our showcase videos, 5 favorite new bands, and final thoughts on Treefort Fest 2014.
Last year, SXSW and our official showcase was an incredible experience. However, we’ve decided to shift this year’s efforts to one of our favorite festivals in the country, Treefort Fest in Boise, Idaho. We’re very excited to announce the Apes on Tape Showcase at Treefort. On Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23, we’ll be […]