Denison Witmer Announces New Album ‘Anything At All’ – Available for Pre-Order Now
December 4th, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Denison Witmer returns with a new collection of ten vibrant and pensive folk-pop songs recorded and produced by Sufjan Stevens, his long-time friend and collaborator. Anything At All finds Denison in a suitably reflective mood, mining sublime revelation from an ordinary, domesticated life. Topics like bird watching, carpentry, houseplants, and hiking offer insights into bigger, existential questions about life, death, meaning, and purpose. What are we doing with the precious time we have left on this earth? Whether it’s spent making clocks, gathering berries, planting trees, or putting the kids to bed at night, these songs suggest that a life lived with thoughtfulness and care can lead to deeper joy and fulfillment.
Recorded sporadically over a period of two years, Anything At All was primarily created at Sufjan’s Catskills studio during the pandemic, with additional sessions recorded by Andy Park, in Seattle, WA. Contributors include Stevens and Park as well as Sam Evian, Hannah Cohen, Sean Lane, and Keenan O’Meara, amongst others. The album’s musical aesthetic marries Denison’s folksy vibe with Sufjan’s signature bells and whistles: lush strings and woodwinds, women’s choir, and an occasional jazzy saxophone weave their way around Denison’s matter-of-fact vocals and acoustic guitar. These are simple folk songs with bursts of awe and wonder.
Those who pre-order the album will receive an Anything At All postcard that can be kept as a collectible or shared with a pen pal. All pre-orders will also be entered into a drawing to win a test pressing of the album, signed by Denison Witmer.
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25% Off Cyber Monday Sale – December 2, 2024
December 2nd, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Cyber Monday | Dec 2, 2024
In celebration of Asthmatic Kitty Records’ 25th anniversary, we’re offering 25% off all merchandise (excluding bundles) in the AKR store—for one day only this Cyber Monday!
Plus, one person who makes a purchase on Cyber Monday will win a special Silver & Gold(en) Ticket, redeemable for $50 to spend on anything they’d like in the AKR store. Don’t miss this chance to save and celebrate with us!
Giving Tuesday | Dec 3, 2024
Starting at 9AM ET on Dec 3, Asthmatic Kitty Records is hosting a live auction on our Instagram featuring a Silver & Gold Vols. 6-10 test pressing LPs in a slipcase + Silver & Gold merchandise.
⦿ When: Bidding opens at 9am ET and closes at 9pm ET. Starting bid is $250.
⦿ Where: AKR’s IG profile – comment directly on AKR’s auction post to bid (will go live by 9am ET). The highest bid by 9pm ET wins!
At auction close, the highest bidder will be contacted by AKR and has 24 hours to make a donation to World Central Kitchen, providing AKR the receipt for proof of donation. If the highest bidder does not make the donation within the 24 hour period, the next highest bidder will be next in line to claim the test press.
All auction proceeds will support World Central Kitchen, and AKR will match the winning bid amount with a donation to The Trevor Project .
AKR Staff Picks Gift Guide
This holiday season, the staff and artists of AKR are highlighting some of their favorite small businesses in the AKR Staff/Artist Picks Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve curated a collection of unique, locally-sourced gifts—from ceramics to books to handmade treasures—supporting independent makers and shops. Browse the guide to see if you can find the perfect gift for someone on your list!
25% off Cyber Monday Sale, Holiday Bundles and Giving Tuesday Auction
November 22nd, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Now’s the perfect time to stock up on AKR catalog classics! This holiday season, enjoy savings when you purchase multiple items from the AKR store. Explore bundles featuring music from Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine, Denison Witmer, Half-handed Cloud, and The Welcome Wagon. Plus, a few options to stock up and save on Silver & Gold merchandise!
Available now through December 10th HERE.
AKR GIFT GUIDE
Find the perfect gift for the music lover in your life with AKR’s Holiday Gift Guide. Discover discounts on vinyl bundles, festive merch, and unique apparel for fans and collectors alike. Shop the AKR Gift Guide and give the gift of music!
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CYBER MONDAY & GIVING TUESDAY
Cyber Monday (Dec 2)
In celebration of Asthmatic Kitty Records’ 25th anniversary, we’re offering 25% off all merchandise (excluding bundles) in the AKR store—for one day only this Cyber Monday!
Plus, one person who makes a purchase on Cyber Monday will win a special (Silver &) Gold Ticket, redeemable for $50 to spend on anything they’d like in the AKR store. Don’t miss this chance to save and celebrate with us!
Giving Tuesday (Dec 3)
Asthmatic Kitty Records is hosting a live auction on our Instagram featuring a Silver & Gold Vols. 6-10 test pressing LPs in a slipcase + Silver & Gold merchandise.
📅 When: Bidding opens at 9am ET and closes at 9pm ET.
📍Where: AKR’s IG profile – comment directly on AKR’s auction post (will go live by 9am ET). The highest bid by 9pm ET wins!
All auction proceeds will support World Central Kitchen, and AKR will match the winning bid amount with a donation to The Trevor Project.
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SILVER & GOLD
Finally, you can still stock up on all the Silver & Gold merchandise + the deluxe Silver & Gold box set featuring 6 LPs, temporary tattoos, stickers, a coloring book and so much more. Available now – including some merch bundles here.
Denison Witmer Returns With New Single “Older and Free,” Produced By And Featuring Sufjan Stevens
October 25th, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Photo by Lindsay Elliott
Denison Witmer just released his new single, “Older and Free,” produced by his longtime friend Sufjan Stevens, who also contributes to the track (with additional co-production by Andy Park). With its thoughtful lyrics and rich instrumentation, the song is about centering yourself in nature.
“One of the benefits of getting older and knowing yourself is being able to seek out the things that reset you in times when things feel off balance. For me, alone time is very important. Nature is very important. Moving my body and getting lost in my thoughts has become a must – whether it be running or, in the case of this song, hiking.
I wrote this song when I was solo camping for a night at French Creek State Park not far from my home in PA. During Covid lockdown, my wife and I realized that we would burn out in the responsibilities of our day to day life if we didn’t take time to ourselves. The melody and lyrics came to me as I was hiking the Lenape Trail back to my campsite. I have a little classical guitar that goes with me most places, and I wrote the song in completion that evening. I got so attached to the sound that the little guitar ended up being the instrument we recorded the basic tracks with.” – Denison Witmer
“Older and Free” is available now on all streaming and download platforms.
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Asthmatic Kitty Records Celebrates The 1-Year Anniversary Of Sufjan Stevens’ Javelin
October 4th, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Released in 2023, October marks the 1-year anniversary for Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed album, Javelin.
Each track on Javelin starts intimately: the trickle of an acoustic guitar, the patter of a lidded piano, and the cascade of a coruscant arpeggio. And then, of course, there is that disarming voice, the throughline in one of the most eclectic catalogs of any songwriter this century—soft but strong, as if the very scenes of hurt and hope it is about to share have only galvanized it through the decades. Javelin pairs musical sweep with emotional breadth, an entire lifetime of feeling woven into 42-minutes. On Javelin, Sufjan, as you may know him best, returns: offering gorgeous if pained little glimpses of himself, so that we may see ourselves more fully.
To celebrate the anniversary of the release, Asthmatic Kitty Records is offering 15% off Javelin vinyl, CDs, and merch for the month of October. We will also hold a contest on the AKR socials this month for a lucky winner to receive a Javelin bundle. There will also be numerous opportunities for you to cast your vote on our socials for your favorite Javelin song and lyrics. Be sure to follow AKR on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and/or YouTube for updates and more information.
Also, don’t miss the new Javelin 1-Year Anniversary Tote Bag, available as a standalone item or part of a bundle in the AKR store!
Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas Vols. 6-10’ Vinyl Box Set & Exclusive Merchandise Now Available for Pre-Order
August 29th, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Asthmatic Kitty Records announces the repressing of Sufjan Stevens’ Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vols. 6-10 LP box set. Pre-order now.
Read the Rest...Sufjan Stevens’ Seven Swans Turns 20, Deluxe Editions Available Now
May 3rd, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this now-beloved piece of Sufjan’s catalog, AKR is releasing deluxe physical and digital versions of the album, available now.
Read the Rest...Sufjan’s ‘Javelin’ 2023 Best-Of Round-Up
January 24th, 2024 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Announcing the Official 2023 Sufjan Yule Log
November 30th, 2023 , by Asthmatic Kitty
Sufjan has written and recorded over 100 holiday songs, released in two collections: Songs for Christmas (2006) and Silver & Gold (2012). You can read an interview with Sufjan with Craig Jenkins about this holiday music here. We have set his expansive five-hour, 10-volume holiday repertoire to a peaceful yule log backdrop. This video is ideal for your favorite holiday activities: decorating the tree, baking, making calls to loved ones, or enjoying hot cocoa. You can also view the video (and a lot of other Sufjan holiday videos and links) here.
To celebrate the holiday season, we will premiere this video (directed by Brian Paccione) on Friday, December 1st, at 11AM ET. Join us for a virtual holiday gathering as we showcase the yule log.Of course, a holiday celebration isn’t complete without sharing some gifts! Give us the gift of sharing your Sufjan holiday playlist, and we may feature our favorites on our socials! Send your Sufjan holiday playlist to us using this form.
AKR Holiday Sale: Select CDs and vinyl from Sufjan and other AKR artists 20% off
November 20th, 2023 , by Asthmatic Kitty
The annual AKR Holiday Sale is here again. This year, enjoy a 20% discount on select CDs and vinyl from artists including Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine, Denison Witmer, and others. Among many other highlights, this sale includes Sufjan’s The Ascension 2xLP, the Ocean Blue variant of A Beginner’s Mind by Sufjan & Angelo, the Esther LP by The Welcome Wagon, and the Gathered of Out Thin Air 2xLP from Half-handed Cloud.
No coupon code is needed as discounts are already applied.
Each order includes an official Asthmatic Kitty logo sticker.
View everything on sale here.
Here’s just a few of the items on sale:
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