<![CDATA[Residents RSS Feed]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php <![CDATA[Health Update]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20260122-1135

As many of you know, back in December 2025, The Residents were forced to delay their North American tour celebrating their landmark album, Eskimo. The reason was that one of the individuals involved in the upcoming tour experienced unexpected and serious health-related issues. This decision follows careful consideration and consultation, with everyone's well-being as the top priority.

We are happy to report that this individual is doing much better and is well on their way to a full recovery. Thanks to all of you who sent your well wishes. It will still be some time before activities can fully resume, but we hope to be able to make announcements about rescheduled tour dates very soon.

We look forward to seeing you all later in 2026.
]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:35:00 MST 20260122-1135 <![CDATA[Eskimo Tour Postponed]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20251222-1145

It is with deep regret that we must announce the postponement of The Residents' Eskimo tour.

Due to an unexpected and serious health-related matter within the band's camp, we have made the decision to reschedule the tour for later in 2026. This decision follows careful consideration and consultation, with everyone's well-being as the top priority.

The Residents remain very eager to bring this album to the stage and fully intend to do so once circumstances allow. We are optimistic about the road ahead and appreciate the understanding and support as plans are adjusted.

We look forward to seeing you all later in 2026.



The Residents


]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:45:00 MST 20251222-1145 <![CDATA[Skeleton at the Bottom of the Sea]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20251104-0558

"Skeleton at the Bottom of the Sea" is one of five new songs created for the Eskimo Live tour. Check out the video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/T-bly9yq6kk
]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:58:00 MST 20251104-0558 <![CDATA[YET ANOTHER NEW VIDEO!!!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250916-0559


Yes, yes, yes, it's an amazing new video by none other than the delightfully talented Lali Wilde. The song is Dead Already from the Dookietown EP and was premiered last week on the Faceless Fours' amazing Night Flight Plus marathon. CHECK IT OUT, DUDES AND DUDETTES!!!!


https://youtu.be/ix9tzqf3LkU]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:59:33 MDT 20250916-0559 <![CDATA[Residents Marathon]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250906-0326

HUZZAH! HUZZAH! HUZZAH!

Hurry, hurry, hurry to Night Flight Plus. The streaming channel is currently conducting a Residents marathon all weekend. CHECK IT OUT!

https://www.nightflightplus.com/
]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:26:00 MDT 20250906-0326 <![CDATA[NEW MONDO COOL VIDEO!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250904-0548

Listen Up, Scroungers and Squirrels!

Here is a brand new and FANTASTIC video based on METAL MADNESS from The Residents' Doctor Dark, their most recent and obviously fantastic release! Directed by no less than the world famous Dutch filmmaker, Edwin Brienen, METAL MADNESS is an excerpt from a longer video, also directed by Brienen, that will be premiered on Night Flight Plus THIS FRIDAY, Sept 5. CHECK IT OUT!


https://youtu.be/hc9Mw10Xu1E

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:48:00 MDT 20250904-0548 <![CDATA[GEEK RETROSPECTIVE ?!?]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250826-1201

Homer Flynn takes a nap in a tomb and wakes up just in time to do an interview with Shaun McClure at Geek Retrospective. Bossarama!


https://youtu.be/2ZwLOqO1wIw
]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:01:00 MDT 20250826-1201 <![CDATA[ON THE WAY TO OKLAHOMA]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250812-1010

Here is a very cool version of "On the Way to Oklahoma" from Animal Lover as performed by the Orchestra SMS in Florence, Italy. Do yourself a favor and bring this thing of GREAT BEAUTY into your life!


https://youtu.be/0GHFy8ihGbA
]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:10:00 MDT 20250812-1010 <![CDATA[Leftovers (1970-1988) 2-CD Compilation]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250721-1208

Coming October 31st, a CD compilation of all the Leftovers RSD releases, with bonus tracks!

Combining new RDX mixes produced by The Residents using their original multitrack tapes under lockdown conditions during 2020, and a number of tapes placed by Hardy Fox in a part of the band's storage complex re-discovered in 2023, Leftovers brings together the Leftovers Again?! Record Store Day trilogy, alongside extra leftovers which The Residents couldn't fit onto those vinyl only releases.

Featuring alternate versions and lost tracks from The Residents' "classic" 1970s period, the lost Man album music, Mole Trilogy outtakes, alternate versions of God In 3 Persons material and even evidence of a brief "jazz phase" Leftovers is a treasure trove for fans of this remarkable, chameleonic band at their best pREServed for future generations - this is The Residents as we've always wanted to hear them.

The Residents will be touring their Eskimo masterpiece in 2026 - watch this space for details!

https://cherryred.co/Leftovers2CD

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:08:00 MDT 20250721-1208 <![CDATA[Eskimo Live NEXT WEEK!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250529-0756

If you haven't yet secured your tickets or moved your body to the igloo-friendly Los Angeles area, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? It can't be Hell freezing over, because The Residents will take care of that with their soothing and blistering winds.

More info and ticket link at: https://www.exotikon.com/


https://youtu.be/xVpKtE5zoCY
]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 19:56:00 MDT 20250529-0756 <![CDATA[SKELETON? IS THAT AN ESKIMO SKELETON?!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250515-0539

YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!!



The Residents have created new music based on authentic Inuit folk tales and will be featuring them in the upcoming ESKIMO! performance at the Exotikon Festival at the Mayan Theater in LA on June 7. DON'T MISS IT!!!

https://www.exotikon.com/
https://www.peekaboogallery.com/


]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 17:39:00 MDT 20250515-0539 <![CDATA[GOING! GOING! (you know the bit)]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250504-0824

Once in a lifetime opportunity! This board (ProSonus StudioLive 16.4.2) was used to mix THEM when THEY performed the WORLD PREMIER of God in 3 Persons at the MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, but it's taking up too much room in our limited storage space so IT HAS TO GO!!!! This beauty can be yours for a trifling 650 quankers plus shipping (from NYC) and tax. Send inquiries to G3PShow@gmail.com. And of course, MOVE FAST!!! It won't last long!




]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 20:24:00 MDT 20250504-0824 <![CDATA[American Composers Series pREServed]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250404-0959

On June 20th, the long-awaited pREServed edition of The Residents' American Composers Series set will finally be released. The three CDs will include the two classic albums, of course, but also a wealth of additional material including previously unheard tracks (such as the "lost" Sun Ra side), unknown songs, demos, live versions and all kinds of rarities. Coming to you from Cherry Red and MVD, and available directly or through your cool local music shop that knows what should be kept on the shelves.

Additionally, Cherry Red is offering a chance to win a set of Icky Flix test pressings. BUY OR DIE at https://cherryred.co/ResidentsACS



More additionally, Cherry Red is running a sale of 15% off all Residents titles across the pREServed range and beyond. All mail order customers will be entered into a draw to win a set of signed Doctor Dark test pressings. BUY OR DIE at https://www.cherryred.co.uk/blog/residents-back-catalogue-sale
]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:59:00 MDT 20250404-0959 <![CDATA[THE RESIDENTS! ESKIMO! LIVE!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250402-1100

NEED WE SAY MORE? Well, maybe just a little... The Residents will be headlining the EXOTIKON FESTIVAL at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7.

More info coming soon! (www.Exotikon.com)
]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:00:00 MDT 20250402-1100 <![CDATA[HAPPY BIRTHDAY, H!!!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250329-0342

Today is Hardy Fox's 80TH birthday. You are truly missed - hope you're having fun!!
]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:42:00 MDT 20250329-0342 <![CDATA[Special Doctor Dark Releases from Psychofon]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250219-0122

Psychofon will be releasing two versions of Doctor Dark on vinyl:

THE RESIDENTS - DOCTOR DARK - DO LP - PR068

Collectors Edition:
Limited to only 150 hand numbered copies.
The 180g multi colored special vinyl record comes in a foldout sleeve and includes a story and text booklet.



THE RESIDENTS - DOCTOR DARK DO LP - BOX SET - PR068

The Vance/ Kevorkian "Die Hard" Edition:
Limited to only 50 hand numbered copies.
180g - Special ultra clear bloody vinyl.
The 2 x 12" vinyl housed in a special handmade Box including Dr. Dark's Machine and also comes with a story and text booklet.



They both will be available for purchase on Sunday, March 2nd.
]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:22:00 MST 20250219-0122 <![CDATA[A Taste of Doctor Dark]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250205-1122

The Residents' new album Doctor Dark is out February 28th. It's not really a "singles" kind of an album, but here's a taster...


https://youtu.be/P4IWS8SyqPQ

cherryred.co/DoctorDark]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:22:22 MST 20250205-1122 <![CDATA[Video: Snakefinger and the Residents]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20250104-0638

Snakefinger with The Residents in rare footage from The Ritz in 1986. Many thanks to Mitch Goldman.


https://youtu.be/9Y2PS5WjFU8
]]> Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:38:00 MST 20250104-0638 <![CDATA[New Album: Doctor Dark]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20241206-1152

Coming soon to a stereo or streaming service near you! Doctor Dark, the BRAND NEW album from The Residents, will be released on February 28th. Available on CD and double LP from Cherry Red (and all good merchants who regularly stock Residents music). More info here: cherryred.co/DoctorDark

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:52:06 MST 20241206-1152 <![CDATA[Dookietown Available]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20241101-0743

Out today! Dookietown, a brand new EP from The Residents available on 10" vinyl and your usual streaming platform. Where do clowns go when the show's over? Find out..... cherryred.co/Dookietown


https://youtu.be/BocUdmqvnAw]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:43:21 MDT 20241101-0743 <![CDATA[New Live Albums Available]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20241028-0753

It's harvest season for live recordings, and we've got a bumper crop of two delicious shows for your autumn gatherings.

From Klanggalerie, a double CD set from the Faceless Forever tour, The Residents are Faceless! is available now for purchase.

If you want to go back in time a few years, Secret Records has you covered with Shadowland: Live In Fribourg, available digitally or in a couple of colored vinyl variants.]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:53:27 MDT 20241028-0753 <![CDATA[Residents in Paris, October 18th]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20241008-0202

THAT'S RIGHT! The Residents are coming to Paris for a one time, single song performance on Friday, October 18, 10:30 PM at The Chatelet.

Admission is free, but you need a ticket. Go to https://corticalnights.com/booking/ for more information.

BE THERE OR BE SCARED!!! of missing this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MONDO BOFFO EVENT!!! WAHOO!!!!]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:02:32 MDT 20241008-0202 <![CDATA[Ralph Records Retrospective Compilation]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240823-1157

Releasing November 22nd, The Residents present BUY OR DIE! Ralph Records 1972-1982, a 3CD set of hand-picked singles, album cuts, rarities, and unreleased tracks, with insider sleevenotes from The Residents' Mysterious Archivist.

Get info from the Cherry Red Records site here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/the-residents-present-buy-or-die-ralph-records-1972-1982-various-artists-3cd

And of course this will be carried by MVD and pretty much all shops that know good music when they hear it.
]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:57:00 MDT 20240823-1157 <![CDATA[New EP: Dookietown]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240726-1125

In acknowledgement of the 2024 US election and the increasingly pressing question "Where do clowns go when the show is over?" The Residents present a brand new six track EP.

Produced in secret during a pause in recording their next magnum opus album, the Dookietown concept originates way back in the 1990s. The group were recently reminded of the project, and quickly revisited and recorded those songs as best they could remember them.

Rush released for November 1st at The Residents' instruction, and complete with lyrics and introductory notes from Homer Flynn of The Cryptic Corporation, one thing is for certain...

THIS IS NOT PART ONE OF THE DR DARK PROJECT.

More info here: https://cherryred.co/Dookietown
]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:25:18 MDT 20240726-1125 <![CDATA[MVD Summer Sale]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240605-1053

Hubba! MVD Entertainment Group, The Residents pals and partners in the US, are offering a summer sale on countless of the band's classic albums and other releases, with up to 60% off and free shipping on orders over $75! Everything from the stone cold classics and pREServed releases to the weird stuff like 'The Ughs' and 'Mush-Room'. Check it all out at mvdshop.com/collections/residents and dive right in.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:53:00 MDT 20240605-1053 <![CDATA[New Release Roundup]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240412-0827

Things you can buy soon, soon-ish, and later than that...

The Faceless Forever Boutique will be offering some one-off items from the Cryptic Archives next week. These are fairly rare items, and only one of each will be made available for sale at this time. All items will go live at 9am PST (Los Angeles Time) on Tuesday, April 16th. Check out this announcement video:


https://youtu.be/_vU0Ku5FD6w



In slightly less limited fashion, Record Store Day is coming up, and this year's Cryptic offering is Leftovers Again!? Again!?!?!, which features more previously unheard tracks. This is an RSD First release, so if you want to grab the vinyl you'll need to brave the crowds on Saturday, April 20th. But if you are not a vinyl junkie or are scared of people, rest assured that "RSD First" means that it will probably be released more widely in the future (based on the previous Leftovers compilation, it will probably show up as a digital release next year).






And in broad release, Cherry Red Records has announced the latest in the pREServed series: Demons Dance Alone. This will be a 3-CD edition with plenty of unreleased demos and live tracks as well as the wonderful essays we've come to know and love. Also the album will see its first release on vinyl, a double-disc set. Both versions are due to be released on June 28th wherever good music is sold.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:27:00 MDT 20240412-0827 <![CDATA[Hardy Party 2024]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240329-0808

Today, March 29th, is Hardy Fox's birthday. And to commemorate this remarkable person, the Faceless Forever Boutique is holding the first Hardy Party.

Details can be found at: https://www.residents.com/hardyparty/

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:08:28 MDT 20240329-0808 <![CDATA[THE RESIDENTS playing ESKIMO at the San Francisco Public Library?]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240305-0947


YOU BET! And it was a BLAST! As part of the amazing NIGHT OF IDEAS, the Fearless Foursome were thrilled to close the evening with one of their CLASSICS! Too bad if you missed it because it might not ever happen again! (Photo courtesy of Josh Keppel - Many Thanks!)]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:47:28 MST 20240305-0947 <![CDATA[ESKIMO? NIGHT OF IDEAS? HUH!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240226-1118

Yes, The Residents will be performing a condensed version of their classic Eskimo album this Saturday, March 2, as part of A Night of Ideas at the San Francisco Public Library.

Check out this link for more info: https://nightofideas.org/san-francisco/

The event is FREE!!! but... you need to register in order to get in. Registration here: https://events.kqed.org/790/813

Events start at 4PM on Saturday. The Faceless Wonders will be the closing act.
]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:18:00 MST 20240226-1118 <![CDATA[A NIGHT OF IDEAS and THE RESIDENTS?]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240222-0806

HUH?

Yes, The Residents will be performing at Night of Ideas at the SF PUBLIC LIBRARY (?).

How weird is that?

Check it out: https://nightofideas.org/san-francisco/

Saturday, March 2
]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:06:00 MST 20240222-0806 <![CDATA[A MESSAGE FROM THE CRYPTIC CORPORATION]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240220-1000


The Residents recently came to me with an unusual and specific request. The group, as most of you know, is an ongoing partnership, with collaboration being their most cherished value. As they prepared to begin a new project, they reluctantly came to the conclusion that Nolan Cook, one of their longtime associates, no longer fit into their future plans. Fearful of the negative impact this decision might have on the musician, they asked me to break the news.

With sadness and regret, I informed Nolan of the group's decision. Forever stoic, he took the news with grace, saying he had several other projects he now felt free to pursue and conveyed his appreciation for the nurturing and support the band had provided during their twenty-five year long relationship.

Thanking him again, I wished Nolan well, while expressing a sincere desire that his next pizza delivery job proves more satisfying than the last.


Homer Flynn
President of the Cryptic Corporation]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 MST 20240220-1000 <![CDATA[The Commercial Book]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240218-0910

A few years ago, award-nominated writer Andrew Hook wrote O For Obscurity, Or, The Story Of N, the definitive biography of The Mysterious N Senada, the Bavarian musician who influenced the early music of The Residents, drawn from material discovered in the band's archives long after Senada's death. Now - with the full approval of the band - Hook's eleventh published short story collection, "Commercial Book," will shortly be available from Psychofon Records.

As most people reading this will be fully aware, in 1980 The Residents released Commercial Album, a collection of 40 songs each of exactly one minute in duration. Using these songs as the springboard for fiction, Andrew Hook's Commercial Book presents 40 stories each of exactly 1000 words in length, therefore emulating the restriction which The Residents placed on their songwriting. With each story taking its title from each song and inspired by the music and lyrics, "Commercial Book" is a weird, alter-trip into the depths of the original record, a collaboration wholly in the spirit of The Residents and fully endorsed by them.

The first hundred hand-numbered books come in special Psychofon packaging with the complete Commercial Album Radio Ads CD that was intended for Ralph Records promotion in 1980 as a bonus. You can then read Andrew's stories while listening to the corresponding tracks. Cool!

The book will be available both as a special edition with the CD and also individually from the Psychofon website. The pre-sale starts Wednesday 2/21/24. The official release date is not yet fixed, probably at the end of March.

This is an Eyeball Museum / Psychofon Records Production.

With little to no exception, The Residents found the stories to be absolutely delightful.
- Homer Flynn, President, The Cryptic Corporation

They may be miniatures, but Andrew Hook's globe-spanning, genre-hopping tales conjure entire worlds within 1000 words. His lonely, haunted characters are immersed in dreams and steeped in film and music. 'Commercial Book' is another essential collection from one of our most gifted storytellers.
- Tim Major, author of Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives

A dissonance of the near sinister thrums inside each beautiful tale.
- Eugen Bacon, twice World Fantasy Award finalist and British Fantasy Award winner
]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:10:00 MST 20240218-0910 <![CDATA[God In Three Persons UK/Europe Tour Cancelled]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240215-1153

From The Office of The Cryptic Corporation:

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to call off bringing the God In Three Persons show to the UK and Europe. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

Tickets can be refunded from point of purchase.
]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:53:00 MST 20240215-1153 <![CDATA[Star Stunted II from Melodic Virtue pre-order]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20240208-1044

Star Stunted II "Mahogany Wood" -- a limited edition, 10" black vinyl record out March 8th. PRE-ORDER NOW!

https://www.melodicvirtue.com/products/star-stunted-ii-mahogany-wood-10-single

Created by Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Rob Crow (Pinback), Roy Mayorga (Ministry), Dren McDonald, Neil Burke (Men's Recovery Project), and Aaron Tanner to celebrate the release of The Residents: A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2! Also features a mix by GRAMMY Award Winner, Joshua Blair (Paul McCartney, Mark Ronson)!
]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:44:00 MST 20240208-1044 <![CDATA[Secret Show CD/DVD and Vinyl Release]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20231124-0906

Remember the Secret Show that was a special one-night performance in San Francisco in January of 2023? The one that took place at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and saw The Residents joined on stage by numerous special guests in celebration of their fifty years of still being around?

Well now you don't have to remember, because the show was recorded and will be made available in February of 2024. More details at: http://cherryred.co/SecretShow


https://youtu.be/Ppi-s2eHCj4

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:06:00 MST 20231124-0906 <![CDATA[HUBBA! HUBBA! says Bubba]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20231120-0931

Bubba Hodges, The Residents' personal assistant here. Something curious has been passed over to me so here it goes. Due to a flood last year, Cryptic President Homer Flynn allowed one of THEM to stay in his home while Homer was on vacation. Fortunately no damage was done but Homer has been plagued by an unpleasant feeling that the bed is now haunted. Yes, a HAUNTED BED - go figure. But Homer now says the bed has to go, and the rest of his defiled bedroom furniture (an armoire and a nightstand) must go with it. So here's the deal: Homer prefers to sell all three as a bundle at the once in a lifetime bargain price of $1200, but if there are no bundle buyers, he'll sell them separately but at higher individual prices than the set (Bed alone - $1200; Armoire - $800; Nightstand - $400). Send offers to: crypticorp2000@gmail.com. Final deadline is midnight Pacific Time Monday, Nov 27. The furniture will be available for pickup the weekend of Dec 2&3. (Homer will entertain offers less than the asking price but preference goes to the first bundle offer at full price. Pickup only in San Francisco - no shipping. All sales are final.)

For more sizes, pictures and more info, click here.
]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:31:00 MST 20231120-0931 <![CDATA[Chris McGregor Tribute Video]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20231114-0304

Hein Fokker put together this collection of images celebrating Residents friend and collaborator, Chris McGregor.


https://youtu.be/0Q_-ITUtnXg
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:04:00 MST 20231114-0304 <![CDATA[Homer Flynn interview]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20231107-1044

Who is that guesting on the latest episode of Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware? Why it is none other than Captain Doc himself, Homer Flynn!

Check it out at
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martyn-ware or wherever podcasts are sold.
]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:44:00 MST 20231107-1044 <![CDATA[Cube-E Figure Auction]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20231106-1000

Missed your chance to own the 6" polyresin Cube-E figure (included with the Super Deluxe Edition of The Residents: A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2? Today might be your lucky day! Melodic Virtue auctioning off the last remaining figure along with the one-of-a-kind molds used to create them! 100% of net proceeds will be donated to Openhouse. Auction ends November 12th.

Place your bid here: https://www.melodicvirtue.com/openhouse


]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 MST 20231106-1000 <![CDATA[God in 3 Persons Live in the UK]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230926-0837

God in Three Persons will be gracing the shores of the United Kingdom in April of 2024. Tickets go on sale this week, so you know what to do.

Tue 2nd April 2024 - Grand Hall, Glasgow UK
Wed 3rd April 2024 - Albert Hall, Manchester UK
Fri 5th April 2024 - Town Hall, Birmingham UK
Sat 6th April 2024 - De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill UK
Mon 8th April 2024 - Barbican, London UK

https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/events/detail/the-residents

London Venue Barbican members Presale: Weds 27th Sept 2023 @ 10am BST
Other Venue Pre-sale: Thursday 28th Sept 2023 @ 10am BST

General On sale: Friday 29th Sept 2023 @ 10am BST

For anyone not lucky enough to see the show, or don't mind a spoiler-y preview, the recent DVD/Blu-ray release has been reviewed at Musique Machine.


https://youtu.be/sCw02G9J9XQ

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:37:00 MDT 20230926-0837 <![CDATA[Eskimo and Commercial Album from Psychofon]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230925-0658

Psychofon Records continues its limited series of classic era Residents albums with two more coming next month...

ESKIMO - PR057




Limited to only 200 hand numbered copies, the 180g clear/blue cloudy vinyl comes in a glossy foldout sleeve and has a jumping iceberg so you can go after ships instead of waiting for them to come to you. Comes in a blue Classic Series bag.

ESKIMO DELUXE LIQUID VINYL BOX SET




Limited to only 25 hand numbered copies! Special one color blue liquid vinyl housed in a special white silkscreen Cardboard Box and comes with a jumping iceberg gimmick and a separate text sheet.


ESKIMO DELUXE LIQUID VINYL FUR SET



Limited to only 25 hand numbered copies! Special 2-color, blue and white liquid vinyl housed in a faux fur bag with the Eskimo embroidered Logo sewn on and comes with a jumping iceberg gimmick and separate text sheet. The wonderful piece also includes a kind of snow globe cover - the snow trickles down quietly...


THE COMMERCIAL ALBUM - PR058




The 180g 7-color splatter vinyl comes in a full glossy gatefold cover with pop up figures so you can stage your own Top 40 dance contest. Limited to 200 hand-numbered copies and housed in a green Classic Series bag.

Pre-sales for begin Sunday, October 1st at 15:00 CET. The official release date is 10/25/23.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:58:00 MDT 20230925-0658 <![CDATA[A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2 Released]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230817-1106

OUT NOW! Continue to celebrate five decades of THE RESIDENTS with the authorized, 396-page hardbound visual history book, The Residents: A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2. BUY OR DIE!

https://www.melodicvirtue.com/collections/the-residents
]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:06:00 MDT 20230817-1106 <![CDATA[CHRIS McGREGOR - RIP (1962-2023)]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230802-0835

It is with profound sadness that The Residents pay their respect to the passing of Chris McGregor, their longtime lighting and tech guru, as well as a generous, warm hearted and true friend. A virtuoso lighting designer as well as a great guy, Chris unfortunately and unexpectedly suffered a heart attack and died Monday, July 31. He will be greatly missed.

Here is a great interview with Chris from Glide Magazine back in 2003.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:35:00 MDT 20230802-0835 <![CDATA[Eskimo and Commercial Album pREServed Vinyl]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230710-0634

Out Now! The final pieces in The Residents' much delayed classic '70s double LP reissues jigsaw is upon us - Eskimo and Commercial Album both feature brand new RDX suites produced using the original multitrack tapes, and are accompanied by exclusive 7" singles (including Renaldo and The Loaf's interpretation of Eskimo).

Find out more from Cherry Red Records

Buy Or Die!


]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:34:00 MDT 20230710-0634 <![CDATA[FIFTY AND COUNTING!!!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230703-0721

Here is a nice article on The Residents' 50TH Anniversary (you probably remember that - RIGHT?) written by Jim Knipfel.

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/keeping-a-watchful-eye-a-half-century-of-the-residents/
]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:21:25 MDT 20230703-0721 <![CDATA[More Classic Era Vinyl from Psychofon]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230626-0451

Psychofon Records continues its limited series of classic era Residents albums with two more coming next month...


DUCK STAB / BUSTER & GLEN - PR055




Limited to only 200 hand numbered copies, the two 12" 180g black vinyl records feature the two EPs on separate one-sided discs. The non-playable sides are decorated with chemical etched artwork. The records come in a clear plastic sleeve and the package includes a white Classic Series motif bag.

NOT AVAILABLE - PR056




Like the other albums in this series, the 180g Not Available Collectors Edition is also limited to 200 copies. By the way... all the Not Available vinyl are suitable for black light!! The Collectors Edition comes again in a full glossy gatefold cover with the obligatory Classic Series motif bag.

NOT AVAILABLE Deluxe Blacklight Box Set
There will be also a super rare neon black light box set variation of the album in an edition of only 25 pieces. Psychofon is still working intensively on some parts, so we can't show more pictures of the end product at this time.

Pre-sales for begin Saturday, July 1st at 14:00 CET. The official release date is 7/29/23.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:51:00 MDT 20230626-0451 <![CDATA[Faceless Forever Boutique]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230619-1118

A new online shop, the Faceless Forever Boutique, is now open! They are beginning with just a few items to whet your appetite, but many more offerings will be coming soon. Some of the designs will be done as limited pre-orders, so don't hesitate and order today!

The shop comes in two - count them two! - geographic flavors!

For US customers, visit: https://facelessforever.com/



For Europeans, visit: https://facelessforever.co.uk/


]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:18:00 MDT 20230619-1118 <![CDATA[A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230615-0829

Graphic designer and underground music archivist Aaron Tanner has once again ransacked The Cryptic Corporation archives to create a new limited edition coffee table book covering everything from Title in Limbo through Disfigured Night. The Residents: A Sight for Sore Eyes, Vol. 2, is a fully authorized visual history of that era, with rare and unseen photos, artwork, and other ephemera, and is set for release via Melodic Virtue on August 11th.

PRE-ORDER NOW! https://www.melodicvirtue.com/collections/the-residents

The first 500 orders will also receive a pack of four stickers by The Residents.
]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:29:00 MDT 20230615-0829 <![CDATA[THEY ARE COMING!!!]]> https://www.residents.com/news/index.php?article=20230412-0701

(to Santa Cruz)



Yes, The Residents will be playing at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz this Saturday night, April 15. We're nearing the end of their fabulous FACELESS FOREVER! 50TH Anniversary Tour and the response has been OUTSTANDING! Don't miss it!

http://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2022/12/13/res




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