Langhorne Slim’s new album is out now on Kemado Records (Brooklyn). “Be set free” is full of bluegrass-influenced love songs and merry melodies. Full album stream and bonus interview below:

What are you up to at the moment?
At this moment I’m hanging out at a bar, drinking a glass of wine and getting ready for a record store performance in Baltimore, MD.

What are your main musical influences?
There are artists in all genres that I really like. At the moment I’m listening to Lee Hazelwood, Leonard Cohen and Nina Simone.

Do you think your music should ‘belong’ or ‘fit in’ to a particular musical family or genre?
A wise man once said that there are two types of music… Good music and bad music. I like to think that my songs fit into the good category.

Why should we listen/buy “Be Set Free”, your new album?
We have worked very hard to make what we believe is our best record to date. Also, we love you and think that it will be good for you.

You are releasing records in a difficult time for the music industry: how do you see the future for it?
As well as recording band we are also a touring band. Record sales may be disappearing but people will always come out to live shows. We are proud to be a hard working touring band.

Could you you tell us what is the most important source of income today? Records, syncs, tours, merch…?
Touring and merch have always been out bread and butter but in the upcoming year we hope to get our music in film and tv more.

As an artist, how do you use & see the web today? How important is it for you and how do you see it evolving in the coming years?
Like many bands we find the web to be a great way to communicate with our fan base. We discover new avenues to reach out to our listeners almost daily.

You have some buzz in an emerging country but no way to monetize it, would you give away your music for free to keep growing it?
YES

What do you expect from a label in 2009?
Open communication, money for promotion/marketing and passionate, honest, attractive people to work with.

What’s your favourite: digital and physical format and why?
I prefer CD, vinyl and cassettes.

Recommended music sites?
We love Daytrotter, Muzzle of Bees and Black Cab Sessions but there are many other sites as well.

Places of interest in your neighbourhood?
At the moment there is no neighbourhood to speak of. We are constantly on the road.

Best thing that happened to you recently?
The release of our new record on Sept 29 is the most exciting thing in a while.

Number one junk food?
Booze

Best venue?
I don’t really have one. There are a lot of venues that we consider to be great.

A movie you would like to watch now, right now?
Harold and Maude

Best place to live?
I’ve been spending a lot of time in California and Portland, OR but I’m still searching.

Last album you enjoyed listening?
The reissue of the Vasolines.

Best TV shows (current and ever)?
The Office and Gilligan’s Island

Best gigs (2009 and ever)?
Lollapalooza and Newport for 2009 but there have been many special shows over the years.

Last book you enjoyed reading?
“Yes I Can” the Sammy Davis Jr autobiography

Fave night drink and morning beverage?
Wine

Langhorne Slim – Behind The Scenes of Be Set Free from Kemado Records on Vimeo.

Langhorne Slim – Back to the Wild from Kemado Records on Vimeo.

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