[ 2005-12-27 ]
New CD release date announced: January 6! Album details, including downloadable mp3s, have been added to the Music page.
[ 2005-12-26 ]
It has come to our attention that the band is now on MySpace. Network with them at myspace.com/spidertranslator. However, spidertranslator.com will remain the definive source of info. Any songs, images, and band info posted on myspace will always be included here.
[ 2005-12-20 ]
The Spider Translator stickers are in! They are beautiful, plentiful, and cheap. Buy a few hundred today!
[ 2005-12-08 ]
"Spinning In My Grave (My Sodden Bedsheets)" has been mastered and is now currently in the hands of the manufacturer.
[ 2005-11-11 ]
Jeff Rider, a Des Moines-based painter, has graciously agreed to allow the band to use his artwork for the new CD. To coincide with the upcoming release, spidertranslator.com has been given a new look, based on this same artwork. If you like what you see, please let Jeff know. You will find his contact information on our Mail page.
When contacting him, be sure to ask where he is currently showing his work. Get your Christmas shopping done early this year.
Please contact us without hesitation if you encounter any problems with the new site.
[ 2005-10-11 ]
The new CD is almost done! The title has been confirmed: "Spinning In My Grave (My Sodden Bedsheets)." We have learned that the new disc will have 9 brand-new tracks, and from what we've heard, this is by far the best sounding Spider Translator work, ever.
[ 2005-08-19 ]
Rumor has it that the first full album of Spider Translator songs to be released since 2003 is now recorded and is in currently being mixed. Details of the new tracks will be posted here as they are leaked out of the studio...
[ 2005-07-23 ]
See Mr Erickson backing up Dick Taut again in two weeks in Minneapolis!
[ 2005-05-13 ]
Additional mp3s from the back catalog are now available within the discography. As older releases become out of print and unavailable from the store, we'll continue to make the individual tracks available here. Also note that we are no longer using soundclick.com to serve mp3 files, so there is no longer any password required to download tracks.
[ 2005-04-06 ]
New CD released! Through the grace of Gus and the Government and Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, a new Spider Translator track has been released. "The Music That Nobody Likes" is a tribute album of Carter songs from 20 different bands, including a Spider Translator version of "A Perfect Day to Drop the Bomb." The compilation is now available for purchase in our store and also directly from the producer.
[ 2005-04-06 ]
New LP released! The Spider Translator & Protus remixes of two Human Aftertaste tracks are now available. Side A is The Spider Translator remix of the Human Aftertaste cover of the Q Lazarus song "Goodbye Horses". You will recall the song from the movie Silence of the Lambs. Side B is a Protus remix of the Human Aftertaste song "Taboo You." This is an extremely limited run of 12" LPs, so get it now while it's still available.
[ 2005-04-01 ]
April 30 Dick Taut venue announced: One World Eats & Drinks in Peoria, Il. It has been confirmed that Mr. Erickson will be appearing as one of the Ripcords. For further details and late breaking news, keep an eye on the DT&R site.
[ 2005-03-11 ]
Unexpected delays in the release of "Goobye Horses / Taboo You" have been resolved. The final arrangements have been made, and the pressing plant should be shipping the record in April.
[ 2005-02-16 ]
Mr. E has completed guitar tracking for two fresh Pitch Black Manor songs, written by longtime collaborator Chad Fifer (Fear Boys with Bugs). The tracks will soon be in the hands of PBM crooner J Bentley, of current Human Aftertaste fame, and while the final results of this project are probably a long way off, it's very existence has set fire to dark souls in all corners of the Quad Cities.
[ 2005-02-07 ]
The "Goobye Horses / Taboo You" 12" single is currently in the hands of the mastering house. This platter will be hitting the streets within weeks. When it is, you'll be able to buy it right here in the store.
[ 2005-01-26 ]
New Dick Taut Live date set! Unofficial sources are saying that Dick has picked April 30 for their first 2005 show. Location: Peoria, Il. So far, there's no mention on the official site, but keep an eye on the DT&R site for breaking news.
[ 2005-01-13 ]
Email correspondece between Mr. E, Charlie, and Grahm Eberhardt (of Mayhem Lettuce) tells us that the Carter USM tribute CD is now only missing the final artwork before manufacturing begins.
[ 2005-01-08 ]
Upon being admitted to Mr. Erickson's studio, a friend has told us he found Mr. E sitting at the mixing desk, staring into space. An mighty drone filled the air, and when shaken out of his stupor he uttered something about "alpha waves" and quickly escorted the intruder out.
