Paradise of Bachelors

Paradise of Bachelors A GRAMMY-nominated, North Carolina record label documenting various vibes of the American vernacular.

Paradise of Bachelors is dedicated to documenting, curating, and releasing under-recognized musics of the American vernacular, with an emphasis on the South, broadly defined. We are available for licensing, disc-jockeying engagements, music and folklife consultation, research and writing. [email protected]
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Well, it's Bandcamp Friday again—with the twist that this one is brought to you by Big Ears Festival, one of the finest ...
09/05/2025

Well, it's Bandcamp Friday again—with the twist that this one is brought to you by Big Ears Festival, one of the finest festivals out there (and about which we will have more to say very soon; stay tuned).

In case you missed it, here are a couple of new singles by Nap Eyes (covers of Kathy Heideman and The Tragically Hip for Aquarium Drunkard) and Mike Polizze of Purling Hiss (an instrumental outtake from the "Around Sound" sessions). Naps are currently on tour with MJ Lenderman, and Mike heads out with Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band this winter.

napeyes.bandcamp.com/album/aquarium-drunkards-lagniappe-session-2025

mikepolizze.bandcamp.com/track/improvs-1

Finally, in recognition of Steve Gunn's new instrumental album, "Music for Writers" (now out on Three Lobed Recordings) and his upcoming record "Daylight Daylight" (No Quarter), both of his iconic albums for PoB, "Time Off" and "Way Out Weather," landmarks of his evolution as a songwriter, are now on sale ($16 LPs, $9 CDs). Get 'em while they last.

stevegunn.bandcamp.com/album/time-off-on-sale

stevegunn.bandcamp.com/album/way-out-weather-on-sale

Love,

PoB

In honor of his new instrumental record “Music For Writers” on Three Lobed Recordings, we’re having a sale on Steve Gunn...
09/04/2025

In honor of his new instrumental record “Music For Writers” on Three Lobed Recordings, we’re having a sale on Steve Gunn’s two iconic PoB releases “Way Out Weather” and “Time Off”

Pick up a copy for yourself at the link below ⬇️

🔗 paradiseofbachelors.com/Steve%20Gunn

In advance of their upcoming US tour with MJ Lenderman and the Wind (starting tomorrow! dates below), Nap Eyes are shari...
09/02/2025

In advance of their upcoming US tour with MJ Lenderman and the Wind (starting tomorrow! dates below), Nap Eyes are sharing their recent Lagniappe Session for Aquarium Drunkard, featuring two covers of songs originally recorded by Kathy Heideman and fellow Canadian legends The Tragically Hip, now up on all digital music services for streaming or download. Listen up (via comments)! Buy a ticket! The Earth Won’t Hold Them!
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* Sep 3 Wed – Mission Ballroom @ 8:00 PM – Denver, CO
* Sep 5 Fri – Cain’s Ballroom @ 7:30 PM – Tulsa, OK
* Sep 6 Sat – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall @ 8:00 PM – Fort Worth, TX
* Sep 8 Mon – The Van Buren @ 8:00 PM – Phoenix
* Sep 9 Tue – Humphreys Concerts By the Bay @ 7:30 PM – San Diego, CA
* Sep 11 Thu – Shrine Expo Hall @ 8:00 PM – Los Angeles, CA *
* Sep 12 Fri – Fox Theater @ 8:00 PM – Oakland, CA
* Sep 13 Sat – Gundlach Bundschu Winery @ 7:00 PM – Sonoma, CA
* Sep 15 Mon – Revolution Hall @ 7:00 PM – Portland, OR
* Sep 16 Tue – Revolution Hall @ 7:00 PM – Portland, OR
* Sep 18 Wed – The Moore Theatre @ 8:00 PM- Seattle, WA
* Sep 19 Fri – Malkin Bowl @ 6:00 PM – Vancouver, BC, Canada

All dates with MJ Lenderman and the Wind, except *, also featuring Cass McCombs

Following closely on the heels of his acclaimed second solo record, Around Sound, and in advance of his record release s...
08/15/2025

Following closely on the heels of his acclaimed second solo record, Around Sound, and in advance of his record release show this weekend and upcoming dates with Ryan Davis, Mike Polizze (Purling Hiss) has released an instrumental outtake from the album recording sessions, titled “Improvs 1,” demonstrating the album’s new emphasis on acoustic fingerpicking. Listen on Bandcamp via comments.

This December Polizze will be touring with Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band. Davis writes of Polizze:

“God-tier shredder and somehow also totally chill mortal Mike Polizze smears a little icing on the already tasty cake of his Summer 2025 long-burner Around Sound with the post-release sequencing addition of ‘Improv 1’ — a beautifully tense, peacefully unrelaxed, low-key sizzler of an instrumental track that shines bright enough to blind your brain for a brief moment before refocusing your vision, resettling your ears, and starting the whole goddamn album over from the top. Think of it not as an addendum but as a spirited intermission for repeated relistening!”

TOUR DATES

8/17 Philadelphia, PA (record release show) @ Johnny Brenda’s w/ Silver Synthetic & Lo Fives
9/6 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool
12/9 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s +
12/10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket S.H.+
12 /11 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison +
12 /12 Detroit, MI @ Lager House +
12/13 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle +

+ = w/ Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band

Mike Polizze recently spoke with on his musical roots, the creative spark behind ‘Around Sound,’ and his shift toward a...
08/14/2025

Mike Polizze recently spoke with on his musical roots, the creative spark behind ‘Around Sound,’ and his shift toward acoustic finger-picked textures. Swipe for a sumptuous excerpt.

Read the whole piece on & find ‘Around Sound’ everywhere 🌿

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In the latest summer dispatch from Aquarium Drunkard, the dog days get their own soundtrack — music to keep us goin’ whe...
08/14/2025

In the latest summer dispatch from Aquarium Drunkard, the dog days get their own soundtrack — music to keep us goin’ when the heat is high, the air is muggy, and the cicadas are loud. Among their handpicked picks for the season: Mike Polizze’s (Purling Hiss) Around Sound, a languid, all-acoustic record perfect for shaded porches and slow mornings.

“This all-acoustic endeavor ruminates on love, family, and the genius of small things, it lives in a moist, humid sonic space that feels like the aftermath of a summer storm… while the more forthright ‘Everybody I Know’ lets loose exhilarating, celebratory ‘whoo-hoos,’ as giddy as the first morning of vacation.”

Read the full feature on Aquarium Drunkard and spin Around Sound now.

🔗 https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/08/07/dog-days-of-aquarium-drunkard-2/

🎧 lnk.to/PoB74

In the latest summer dispatch from , the dog days get their own soundtrack — music to keep us goin’ when the heat is hig...
08/14/2025

In the latest summer dispatch from , the dog days get their own soundtrack — music to keep us goin’ when the heat is high, the air is muggy, and the cicadas are loud. Among their handpicked picks for the season: Mike Polizze’s Around Sound, a languid, all-acoustic record perfect for shaded porches and slow mornings.

“This all-acoustic endeavor ruminates on love, family, and the genius of small things, it lives in a moist, humid sonic space that feels like the aftermath of a summer storm… while the more forthright ‘Everybody I Know’ lets loose exhilarating, celebratory ‘whoo-hoos’ as giddy as the first morning of vacation.”

Read the full feature at and spin Around Sound now.

🎧 lnk.to/PoB74

PHILLY: Come out to celebrate Mike Polizze’s AROUND SOUND album at on August 17. With .synthetic and . 🦪 • Hey frie...
08/07/2025

PHILLY: Come out to celebrate Mike Polizze’s AROUND SOUND album at on August 17. With .synthetic and .
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• Hey friends..Here’s the next show! Silver Synthetic is on tour, and I’ll be celebrating my album release for “Around Sound”. Local budz Lo Fives with us well!

Silver Synthetic
Mike Polizze (record release)
Lo Fives

Sunday 8/17
At Johnny Brenda’s
Tix in bio

AROUND SOUNDAROUND NYC🏀 **New show** Stoked for this one !Mike Polizze/Basic/Zachary Cale Gonna be my BK record relea...
07/30/2025

AROUND SOUND
AROUND NYC
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**New show** Stoked for this one !

Mike Polizze/Basic/Zachary Cale

Gonna be my BK record release for “Around Sound”.

Saturday, September 6th in Brooklyn. Tix on sale now, in bio!

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