Commodore Perry’s Vinyl Happy Hour: the Gold Rush Vinyl Collection

In collaboration with Commodore Perry Estate here in the heart of Austin, Texas, we at Gold Rush Vinyl are pleased to present 10 albums from our collection that you can hear spinning at the estate. Despite their varying musical backgrounds, all of these artists represent the amazing creativity and talent we get to work with in bringing music to vinyl.

Check out the following list of records, pressed at Gold Rush Vinyl, that can be found in Commodore Perry’s listening room – the first installment of an on-going curated collection.

And if you like what you're hearing, be sure to support the musicians and order your own copy online.

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Fana Hues - flora + fana

R&B singer/songwriter Fana Hues enchants audiences with her sophomore project, flora + fana: an album fixed with botanical themes and an overarching ode to self love. In a vulnerable series of songs, watch yourself become engulfed by not only the melodies, but Fana’s self reflective lyrics on her own experiences as an ever-growing artist and woman of color.

PREP - PREP

Alternative/Indie band PREP may have formed in 2015, but their smoothe 80’s synth vibes will easily transport you back a few decades. With groovy music perfect for a hot summer night, listen to members Tom Havelock, Llywelyn ap Myrddin, Guillaume Jambel, and Dan Radclyffe have undeniable fun in their 2020 self-titled release, PREP.

Radio Company - Vol. 1

Formed in 2018 by Jensen Ackles and Steve Carlson, Radio Company can be described as an all-American rock duo with an obvious Southern flare. Based in Austin, TX, their first studio album, Vol. 1, was a smashing success on the Billboard charts and garnered them a cult following both locally and nationally.

Radio Company - Keep on Ramblin'

As Radio Company’s most recent release, Keep on Ramblin’ taps into the band’s authentic country roots while still providing fans the soulful composition they’ve grown to love. In an intentional twist, Keep on Ramblin’ reflects a new chapter in Radio Company’s book, with a heavier emphasis on cowboy charm and slower melodies.   

Raveena - Lucid

Indian-American artist Raveena wows in her debut LP, Lucid, which can only be described as an ethereal love note to her younger self. As an intuitive lyricist with a passion for story-telling, Raveena stuns in her delicate reflection of womanhood through the lens of experimental R&B music. 

Melissa Carper - Daddy's Country Gold

Inspired by the vintage country records Melissa Carper grew up on, Daddy’s Country Gold is a delightful mix of playful jazz, country blues, and old fashioned swing tunes. Pour up a glass as Melissa’s sweet Southern drawl transforms classic songs of longing into something much more lively, youthful, and good-spirited. 

Superteam - superteam

Made in 2017 in the Travis Heights neighborhood, superteam is a dreamy ambient album made by friends Matt Kivel, Korede Oladimeji, and Chris Kallmyer. Perfect for quiet conversations, superteam’s soothing orchestration showcases mellow instrumentals that will be sure to calm all audiences.

Voxtrot - Cut From The Stone: B-Sides & Rarities

Known as one of Austin’s greatest indie/alternative bands, Voxtrot is led by Ramesh Srivastava alongside his bandmates Jason Chronis, Mitch Calvert, Matt Simon, and Jared Van Fleet. With infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics, Cut From The Stone: B-Sides & Rarities showcases the best that Texan indie-pop has to offer.

Wilderado - Favors

Combining both indie folk music and alternative rock, lead singer Max Rainer’s vocals melt into the smooth guitar riffs and steady beats provided by bandmates Colton Dearing, Tyler Wimpee, and Justin Kila. In their shared EP Favors, the talent of Wilderado shines through their introspective songs about growing pains and the human experience.   

Windser - Where The Redwoods Meet The Sea

In Where The Redwoods Meet The Sea, artist Windser (Jordan Topf) evokes a sense of youthful wonder into each of his indie ballads. In an EP aimed at recapturing his lived experiences in Santa Cruz, Windsor battles deep emotions, longing, and loneliness in an authentically nostalgic journey. 

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Gold Rush Vinyl creates high-quality vinyl records to help musicians and fans take advantage of the renewed demand for vinyl. Based in Austin, Texas, and named one of the "Most Innovative Companies of 2020" by Fast Company magazine, Gold Rush Vinyl brings fresh eyes to the older craft of vinyl production. We manufacture vinyl for GRAMMY-winners and new artists alike, out of our new factory in Austin. We are proud to be a 100% woman-owned company with a focus on bringing more sustainability, diversity and community to our industry.

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