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Yellow Ostrich, Session #109

Fri, January 11 2013 3:01pm - Source: hear ya

A couple of years back when Yellow Ostrich (aka Alex Schaaf) released his excellent debut, The Mistress , I read about how it was self recorded at his home using laptops, loops, etc. When laptops enter the picture, I usually head for the door so I initially ignored Yellow Ostrich.

Yellow Ostrich - Ghost Video!

Wed, December 05 2012 2:17pm - Source: VIVA INDIE ROCK

Viva Indie Rock is a blog dedicated to bringing you our marginal opinions on new (and sometimes old) releases that we really like.

Yellow Ostrich, Strand of Oaks & Glass Ghost played Bowery Ballroom (pics & setlist)

Thu, November 15 2012 3:47pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Yellow Ostrich returned to NYC last night (11/14) for the last club date on their fall tour (they play Bard College tonight (11/15) ) at Bowery Ballroom. The tour started in October just a few days after member Jon Natchez returned from his trip around the country with David Byrne and St. Vincent (he plays saxophone, flute, clarinet, and flugelhorn in their band).

Yellow Ostrich: "Ghost"

Wed, October 10 2012 9:14pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

New York's Yellow Ostrich released the title track from their forthcoming six-song release, due out Oct. 22.

Barsuk Records is excited to debut “Ghost,” the...

Wed, October 10 2012 6:14pm - Source: Welikeit.indie

Barsuk Records is excited to debut "Ghost," the title track off Yellow Ostrich's upcoming 6-song release.

[new]: Yellow Ostrich – Ghost

Fri, October 05 2012 7:39pm - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

Yellow Ostrich have returned with a beautiful new song titled "Ghost".

Yellow Ostrich touring, releasing new EP (dates)

Wed, August 29 2012 2:47pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Yellow Ostrich , who have been supporting their new album, Strange Land on tour this year and have been making the festival rounds this summer, have announced a fall tour.

Bombay Bicycle Club, Yellow Ostrich Recharge in Style at Rolling Stone's Lollapalooza Rock Room

Sun, August 05 2012 3:41pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone 's Rock Room party on Saturday helped revitalize Lollapalooza's tired and waterlogged attendees with sets from Bombay Bicycle Club, Yellow Ostrich and Women Who Rock contest finalists Rita Ora and Karmin.

Lollapalooza 2012: M83, Passion Pit, Black Sabbath, & More

Sat, August 04 2012 7:01pm - Source: Stereogum

I eased into Lollapalooza's chaos slowly, with an early set by First Aid Kit — two sisters, Klara and Johanna Soderberg, from Sweden, ages 18 and 20 — who play woodsy Americana-inspired ballads.

Celebrating Independence with… Barsuk

Thu, June 28 2012 2:17pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

In honor of Independence Day, KEXP is saluting some of our favorite indie record labels who's DIY-spirit helped revolutionize the music industry.

Video: “The Shakedown” by Yellow Ostrich

Mon, June 25 2012 8:16pm - Source: Indie Music Filter.com

"The Shakedown" by Yellow Ostrich , from the band's sophomore full-length, Strange Land. "We made this video ourselves in Michael's basement. With no budget and minimal gear, we explored the beauty of darkness."

Yellow Ostrich - The Shakedown Video

Sat, June 23 2012 12:08am - Source: VIVA INDIE ROCK

Viva Indie Rock is a blog dedicated to bringing you our marginal opinions on new (and sometimes old) releases that we really like.

PMA Guide to Sasquatch! 2012

Wed, May 23 2012 6:58am - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

In case you didn't know, Sasquatch is both Washington State's most mythical cryptid and one of its highest acclaimed music festivals.

Yellow Ostrich: Strange Land

Wed, May 02 2012 5:13am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Yellow Ostrich's first as a trio-- finds Schaaf running marathons, taking late night drives, occupying his bedroom, alone with everyone.

Concert Review: Yellow Ostrich, April 11, Black Cat

Fri, April 13 2012 3:07pm - Source: The Panic Manual

I'd had a terrible day at work, my kickball team lost its game, it was freezing out.

[video] Yellow Ostrich: “Marathon Runner”

Fri, April 13 2012 1:26pm - Source: You Ain't No Picasso

Yellow Ostrich Tour Dates:

Yellow Ostrich Playing The Merc Tonight, New Video, New Tour Dates w/ Los Campesinos!

Thu, April 12 2012 11:28pm - Source: Bumpershine.com

I must admit, I have been remiss in not posting about Yellow Ostrich until now.

Yellow Ostrich: "Marathon Runner" (Video)

Thu, April 12 2012 7:26pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Loading a music video with kids is a quick and easy way to pile on the whimsy and nostalgia.

Live: Yellow Ostrich @ Black Cat

Thu, April 12 2012 4:41pm - Source: All Things Go

As frontman Alex Schaaf noted at the beginning of their set, this was Yellow Ostrich's third time playing at Black Cat but their first time headlining.

Strange Land

Thu, March 29 2012 7:09am - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Last year's The Mistress was primarily the work of Alex Schaaf; Strange Land sees the Yellow Ostrich moniker expand to a three-piece, bringing on drummer Michael Tapper and multi-instrumentalist Jon Natchez as full-timers.

Marathon Runners

Thu, March 22 2012 12:20am - Source: The Portland Mercury

"MY WHOLE LIFE up until now, I did all my recording on just a cheap computer set-up," says Alex Schaaf.

Song of the Day: Yellow Ostrich – Marathon Runner

Mon, March 19 2012 2:17pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription.

Yellow Ostrich – Strange Land [Album Review]

Thu, March 08 2012 6:02am - Source: hear ya

The Mistress was a guy in a bedroom," says lead singer Alex Schaaf. "

KCRW's "Playing On Prefix" Features Yellow Ostrich

Tue, March 06 2012 9:00pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Over the past few weeks, we've had a slew of great Playing On Prefix columns go live on KCRW's music blog, featuring the likes of Dirty Ghosts , Liam The Younger , and more.

Yellow Ostrich – The Shakedown

Mon, March 05 2012 10:54pm - Source: All Things Go

ATG has thrice before presented you with the musical stylings of one Alex Schaaf.

Yellow Ostrich

Fri, February 03 2012 3:53pm - Source: Jonk Music

Alex Schaaf, the mastermind behind Yellow Ostrich, is back in his adopted hometown of New York City awaiting the release of Strange Land , the follow-up to The Mistress which featured one of the catchiest tracks of the year in "Whale".

[MP3] new Yellow Ostrich: “Marathon Runner”

Fri, January 27 2012 6:44pm - Source: i guess i'm floating

Everything I've loved (and hopefully you too) about Yellow Ostrich is still there, it just sounds better.

Yellow Ostrich – Marathon Runner

Wed, January 25 2012 4:18pm - Source: All Things Go

Much (deservedly) hyped band, Yellow Ostrich , is out with their second single from their soon-to-be-released album Strange Land. ATG is no stranger to Ian Anderson's previous work, though "Marathon Runner" sounds more polished than earlier versions, in all the right places.

[new]: Yellow Ostrich – Marathon Runner

Mon, January 23 2012 8:21pm - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

"Marathon Runner" is the first preview of Yellow Ostrich's new album Strange Land. It really shows how great that they sound as a trio, fully capitalizing on the bedroom sound that Alex had been developing for so many years.

New Music From Yellow Ostrich “Marathon Runner”

Sat, January 21 2012 7:06pm - Source: Indie Music Filter.com

I'm looking forward to March 6th, as its when we're going to get the chance to pick up the new album from New York band Yellow Ostrich (via Barsuk Records).

Yellow Ostrich details sophomore album: Strange Land

Mon, January 16 2012 10:38pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Lead singer/guitarist Alex Schaaf recorded Yellow Ostrich 's debut album ( The Mistress ) almost entirely on his own.

Yellow Ostrich Announces New Album: Strange Land

Fri, January 13 2012 10:46pm - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

Yellow Ostrich is releasing a new album titled Strange Land on March 6th via Barsuk Records.

Yellow Ostrich to Release Strange Land on March 3rd

Thu, January 12 2012 8:43pm - Source: Audio Muffin

If you didn't see it I listed Yellow Ostrich's The Mistress as my favorite album of 2011.

Mixmas 2011 :: Yellow Ostrich

Tue, January 03 2012 2:25pm - Source: You Ain't No Picasso

If it's December, then you know it's Mixmas time at You Ain't No Picasso!

Audio Muffin’s Top Albums of 2011

Mon, December 19 2011 6:13pm - Source: Audio Muffin

Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is hands down my favorite album of 2011.

Yellow Ostrich – ‘Til I Disappear

Mon, November 28 2011 4:12pm - Source: All Things Go

I hate to play this game, but I was into Yellow Ostrich waaaay before you were.

[new]: Yellow Ostrich – ‘Til I Disappear

Mon, November 21 2011 10:31pm - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

Yellow Ostrich have released a new song called Til I Disappear".

Yellow Ostrich – “Mary (Alternate)” (Stereogum Premiere)

Mon, November 14 2011 7:27pm - Source: Stereogum

Those familiar with Barsuk won't be surprised by its roster's inclusion of Yellow Ostrich, and indie outfit built around the voice of Wisconsinite Alex Schaaf.

CMJ 2011 - Bill's Thursday daytime picks (BV day party, Miracle Fortress & other Canadians, Radical Dads, The Suzan & more)

Thu, October 20 2011 6:04am - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Thursday, we're in the thick of it now and maybe some of us are already frazzled.

Mark R. Collins: Sports Allegiances With Yellow Ostrich at Austin City Limits

Tue, September 27 2011 7:13pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

As a Wisconsin native, Yellow Ostrich front man Alex Schaaf is confident the Milwaukee Brewers can make it to the World Series.

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