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10/52: new live recording – chromedecay live 2009

I’m pleased to announce the newest chromedecay release, “chromedecay live 2009“. This release features live performances from Bill Van Loo and Joshua Schnable. Each of these sets was recorded in late 2009. Bill Van Loo’s set was recorded at the Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti, MI, and Joshua Schnable’s was recorded at FFMUP in Princeton, NY. [...]

Posted March 5, 2010 by Bill Van Loo in 52things, music, music, releases

9/52: chromedecay 2010 sampler CD

This week’s 52 things project is the 2010 chromedecay sampler CD. It comes in a handmade cardstock sleeve with one of 5 original photos, and contains a selection of new music by chromedecay artists. It’s $3 plus shipping, or free with the purchase of any full-length release (while supplies last). Read more about this project [...]

Posted February 26, 2010 by Bill Van Loo in 52things, music, releases

8/52: Bill Van Loo “The Ghost of an Idea” now available digitally

I’m pleased to announce that a 4-track EP of my ambient guitar work entitled “The Ghost of an Idea” is now available for purchase digitally. This week’s project was getting a page built for it on the chromedecay site, and organizing all the other stuff associated with publicizing the record’s digital release. This record came [...]

Posted February 19, 2010 by Bill Van Loo in 52things, music, music, releases, site

spring sale, new digital release, and video & photos from Sync08!

CHROMEDECAY SPRING SALE! As spring slowly arrives, the overflowing shelves of chromedecay releases needs to get cleaned out. For a limited time, you can now pick up any two chromedecay releases for $15! Check out our sale page here: Spring 2008 Sale! NEW DIGITAL RELEASE: BUBBLEGONE – RECORD OF MEMORY I’m very pleased to announce [...]

Posted April 9, 2008 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

cdigital010 released: rob theakston – grand traverse bay EP

I’m very pleased to announce a new release on chromedecay digital, the free download branch of chromedecay. For cdigital010, my longtime friend and collaborator Rob Theakston presents 4 new minimal electronic compositions, with 2 additional remixes by me (Bill Van Loo) and our Thinkbox compatriot Chris McNamara. rob theakston – grand traverse bay EP The [...]

Posted May 17, 2007 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

bill van loo & j. schnable – raindays: now available!

I am extremely pleased to announce that the Bill Van Loo & J. Schnable full-length, “raindays“, is now shipping. We’re very happy with how “raindays” turned out. It was mastered by Joshua Eustis, half of the acclaimed Hefty recording duo Telefon Tel Aviv. Both J. Schnable and I knew he’d be perfect, and he did [...]

Posted February 6, 2007 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

cdigital009 released: bill van loo live at the dreamland theatre

I played a live show this Saturday (October 21) at a little venue called the Dreamland Theatre in Ypsilanti, MI. After a few days’ work, I’ve got photos, videos, and MP3s available from the performance: bill van loo: live at the dreamland theatre (cdigital009) I presented material from several projects, including “5 sketches for thinkbox” [...]

Posted October 25, 2006 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

chromedecay tracks pt2: now shipping!

I’m pleased to announce that chromedecay tracks pt2: 2001-2005 is now available for purchase, and copies are ready to ship out! This project represents 4 years and 11 tracks, spanning dub-techno, downtempo instrumental hip-hop rhythms, and moody soundscapes. My signature sounds are found all over this record, which sees beauty filtered through a gritty urban [...]

Posted October 4, 2006 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

chromedecay tracks pt2: now taking pre-orders!

After many months of preparation, I’m pleased to announce that the next Bill Van Loo record, entitled chromedecay tracks pt2: 2001-2005, will be available in a few weeks. chromedecay tracks pt2: 2001-2005 is a compilation of material I produced during that time period that fits the chromedecay aesthetic of deep, emotional, gritty art. It’s being [...]

Posted September 6, 2006 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases

announcing chromedecay digital: free Bill Van Loo + J. Schnable mp3 release

After offering free downloads for a number of years, chromedecay digital has finally been formally created. chromedecay digital is the free digital-download section of the chromedecay label, and to kick off the new effort and re-organization of free music offered, we present the first official chromedecay digital release: bill van loo + j. schnable: switchback [...]

Posted May 19, 2006 by Bill Van Loo in music, releases