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Social Science Recordings is a boutique record label based in downtown Los Angeles
213.626.3885 (ph) | 213.402.4601 (fax)
info@socialscencerecs.com

 

10.26.08

Swedish Boy Video Contest
As explained by a video from your sponsor
(More details at www.socialsciencerec.com/swedishboy):



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10.07.08

"It's Because of People Like You" video
Directed by Manny Marquez
Also, check out the hi-res version at Vimeo. Dazzling!



Obi Best on KCRW's 60 Frames w/ Nic Harcourt + MGMT



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10.05.08

Announcing...



Social Science and Obi are launching an open call for music video submissions. This nation-wide open call is for ambitious, aspiring filmmakers and individuals interested in creating compelling video content. Students, amateurs, semi-pros, auteurs and pets are all eligible to enter. Submissions must be the original work of the entrant. Finalist will be selected by Obi Best and Social Science Recordings and the winning video will be awarded $500.

All video submissions must be received by midnight, Feb 15th, 2009.

The full contest rules and video requirements are available at http://socialsciencerecs.com/swedishboy

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9.03.08


"CAPADES"

Released digitally August 25th, 2008. In stores Feb 24th, 2009.



The album sounds amazing, but don't take our word for it:

1/ DOWNLOAD the digital album off iTunes, Amazon -- and write a review if you love it/yourself.

2/ Sign up for our mailing list and enter to win a hand-picked collection of Obi Best's 5 favorite albums of all time. Contest over, Fred K. of Philadelphia, congratulations!

     
   
WIN THESE ALBUMS in the SOCIAL SCIENCE/OBI BEST "FAMILY TREE" GIVEAWAY. JUST SIGN OUR MAILING LIST BELOW!

 
(Your information will not be shared. Your email will be used only to notify you of Social Science-related news and giveaways. Contest runs through Sept 15,2008. Winner will be notified by e-mail. Obi Best - CAPADES hits stores Feb 24th, 2009.
OBI'S TOP 5 GIVEAWAY includes: talking heads "fear of music" / the mothers of invention "absolutely free" / grace jones "nightclubbing" / prefab sprout "two wheels good" / pizzicato 5 "made in USA" + a limited edition advance physical copy of CAPADES.)
   
     

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08.01.08

Obi Best / AUGUST RESIDENCY

Sundays in August at Tangiers

w/ the Long Lost (Daedalus),Readers, Light FM, the Sweet Hurt, b.r.a.m., Jogger, Mooey Moobau, Johnnie Newman, Whispertown2000, the Meemies and more TBA! 

Cover's $5/$7.  E-mail Obi Best via myspace to get the limited 20 person $5 list. 

Address: 2138 Hillhurst Ave., LA, CA 90027