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7-inch of Sufjan’s “Fourth of July” available now in stores, AKR store

In July, Sufjan released two alternate versions of his song, “Fourth of July”, which you can...

New songs and videos from Angelo De Augustine, available now

Angelo De Augustine has shared “27” and “Hologram,” a new double single available now via...

Released today: Esther, by The Welcome Wagon

We’re so proud to announce that Esther, the newest album from The Welcome Wagon, is available...

Join us Tuesday night for The Welcome Wagon – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Record-Release Special!

On Tuesday November 1st at 8pm EST, join us and The Welcome Wagon for the premiere of their...

Welcome Wagon release “Matthew 7:7,” new song and video from forthcoming album

With a new album due November 4th, The Welcome Wagon have just released a new song and music...

Announcing Esther, a new album from The Welcome Wagon

We are thrilled to announce a brand new album from The Welcome Wagon: Esther, for release on...

“Remember Magic: A Tribute to Ray Raposa” in Portland, Oregon & San Diego

On July 30th we shared news from the family of Raymond Raposa, long-time Asthmatic Kitty band...

New video for Sufjan’s “Fourth of July” April Base Version

Today, on July 4th, Sufjan has released a video of the new April Base version of “Fourth of...

New versions of Sufjan’s “Fourth of July,” pre-order of 7-inch available now

Today, July 1, on his birthday, Sufjan Stevens is releasing two alternate versions of his song,...

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@sufjan’s 49-track instrumental collection ‘Convocations’ returns to the AKR shop today on multi-colored vinyl. The collection spans five volumes: ‘Meditations’, ‘Lamentations’, ‘Revelations’, ‘Celebrations’, and ‘Incantations’.

Link in bio to order now on vinyl or CD, plus save 10% off by bundling the Convocations LP box set with the tie-dyed T-shirt.

📽️: @annapowelldenton

The AKR Scratching Post Playlist for October just

The AKR Scratching Post Playlist for October just dropped! No theme, just AKR staff picks spanning multiple genres, moods, and decades.

Link in our bio to stream.

“Light struck from the lemon tree What if I’d

“Light struck from the lemon tree
What if I’d never seen
Hysterical light from Eugene?

Lemon yogurt
Remember I pulled at your shirt
I dropped the ashtray on the floor
I just wanted to be near you”

@sufjan performing “Eugene” in Charleston, South Carolina on November 9, 2015.

Hear both the album version and demo version of “Eugene” on ‘Carrie & Lowell - 10th Anniversary Edition’ - available to purchase or stream at the link in our bio.

Q: What do Michigan, Ohio and Florida have in comm

Q: What do Michigan, Ohio and Florida have in common?

A: They’re all hosting live performances from @denisonwitmer this October and December!

🎵 Michigan: Oct 11 - Grand Rapids @ Calvin University
🎵 Ohio: Oct 13 - Steubenville @ Living Room Show
🎵Florida: Dec 4 - Tampa @ Microgroove Records &
Dec 7 - Orlando@ Redlight Redlight

Don’t miss these special performances - link in bio for tickets. 📷: @lindsaytakesphotos

Now that it is officially October, we’d like to

Now that it is officially October, we’d like to bring a little ‘Noel’, ‘Hark!’ ‘Ding! Dong!’, ‘Joy’, & ‘Peace’ to your homes.

‘Songs for Christmas: Vol 1–5’ LP box set is back in stock! For the first time in a long while, you can grab Sufjan’s complete holiday collection on vinyl — both the ‘Songs for Christmas’ and’ Silver & Gold’ box sets are available now at the AKR store (link in bio).

📽️: @annapowelldenton

All this Pumpkin Spice has us thinking about holid

All this Pumpkin Spice has us thinking about holiday sing-alongs already!

Announcing our 2025 Holiday Sing-Along T-shirt design contest 👕 We’ve seen the artwork that you’ve been inspired to create, and we’d love to celebrate it. If you have original @Sufjan-Christmas themed pieces or feel inspired to make something new, we want to see it!

The winning design will be featured on T-shirts for this year’s Sufmas Sing-Alongs, available to participants at cost (just manufacturing and shipping) and the designer will receive $500 plus two shirts in a size of their choosing.

Submit by Oct 24th, 5pm ET and the winning design will be announced in our October 29th AKR newsletter.

Link in bio for more info.

Today marks 5 years since @sufjan released his eig

Today marks 5 years since @sufjan released his eighth studio album ‘The Ascension’ through Asthmatic Kitty on September 25, 2020.

An album influenced by a diverse range of artists - including Janet Jackson’s album ‘Rhythm Nation’ and Ariana Grande and her track “Thank U, Next” - ‘The Ascension’ showcased Sufjan’s exploration into electronic and pop territories.

To mark this milestone, The Ascension LP is available for $20 at the AKR store today—$8 off the regular price.

We’ve also curated a special playlist featuring all tracks from ‘The Ascension’ alongside the songs that helped inspire the album. Experience the creative journey from the influence to the final work.

Celebrating with this visual from the “Video Game” music video starring and choreographed by @Jalaiah, and imagery from the album.

Stream the anniversary playlist + album - link in bio.

@Sufjan and @justin_peck have collaborated on 6 ba

@Sufjan and @justin_peck have collaborated on 6 ballets over the years. Sufjan’s compositions for ballet range from large orchestral arrangements to minimalist piano pieces and always create an evocative score for Peck’s expressive and athletic choreography. Here are a few performances happening around the globe, link in bio for more info/tickets.

@miamicityballet presents “Year of the Rabbit” @royalballetandopera presents Peck’s UK premiere with “Everywhere We Go” and @grapidsballet presents “In the Countenance of Kings.

Blood Orange’s @devhynes recently spoke with @cb

Blood Orange’s @devhynes recently spoke with @cbc about his new album ‘Essex Honey’, revealing how Sufjan Stevens’ “Fourth of July” resonated with him while grieving his mother’s death—an experience that shaped the record.

On “Fourth of July,” Dev reflects: “It just sounds like he’s in my head. The things he is saying and things he’s experiencing, I felt like—and did—experience.”

Link in stories to watch the full interview.

🚨WAREHOUSE SALE ALERT 🚨 Our warehouse sale

🚨WAREHOUSE SALE ALERT 🚨

Our warehouse sale is here – head to the AKR store now to get 25-60% off discontinued favorites, store exclusives and slightly damaged items, while supplies last. All warehouse sale items are final sale.

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