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June IND release is a ‘best albums of 2019’ pick in USA TODAY Network’s year-end music survey

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Two shots of optimism are most welcome today, especially from Lafayette, Indiana rock duo June IND. The band consisting of decades-long friends and music collaborators Chris June and Emily Larimer recently released “First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vols. 1 and 2,” two EPs recorded at a time when you could do that without trepidation. Under the guidance of Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie, The Mound Builders) at The Bomb Shelter Recording Studio in Chicago, June IND’s newest batch of anthemic tunes explode with captivating hooks and tightly harmonized vocals.

June IND’s First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 is a ‘best albums of 2019’ pick in USA TODAY Network’s year-end music survey.

According to an article published by IndyStar, the survey’s roster of voters includes representatives of USA TODAY as well as newspapers in iconic music cities Nashville, Memphis, Asbury Park, New Jersey; and Coachella festival site Palm Springs, California. Thirty entertainment reporters selected 152 albums for Top 10 lists compiled in the survey.

June IND shares the #85 spot with Kevin Abstract, Cage the Elephant, Crumb, Dreamville, Duckwrth, Luis Fonsi, Liam Gallagher, Vince Gill, Guided By Voices, Beth Gibbons & the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, M83, Cass McCombs, Midland, The Minus 5, Kevin Morby, Kim Petras, Rapsody, Ed Sheeran, The Specials, White Reaper and The Young Debussy.

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 is one of four ‘self-released’ albums to make the ‘best albums of 2019’ list.

Check out the full list of USA TODAY Network’s year-end music survey here.

Album Info:

June IND
First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1

1. AIN’T A LOT OF LOVE 3:23
2. FREE* WORLD 2:27
3. YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WALLET 3:09

Produced by June IND
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Dan Precision at The Bombshelter Recording Studio Chicago, IL
bombshelterchicago.com

All music written and performed by Chris June and Emily Larimer

Published by Self Made God Music (ASCAP) and Tempest Fare
Music (ASCAP)

June IND wishes People’s Brewing happy birthday, announces winners of ‘like, ten bucks’ giftcard giveaway

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↑↑↑ Watch to see if you win ten! ↑↑↑

The fine folks at People’s Brewing Company are turning TEN years old on Tuesday, December 17th.

To celebrate, we’re giving away, like, ten bucks.

How many times? FOUR TIMES!

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Put some boogie in your commute, First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 available on Bandcamp

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Our Kickstarter campaign funded (thanks Friends and Optimists!) and we recorded new tunes with Dan Precision in Chicago for First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2, now what?

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 1 available for download at juneind.bandcamp.com!

Can we borrow, like, five bucks and put some boogie in your commute?

Deadline Day: First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2

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We’re in the final hours to borrow, like, five bucks for our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Kickstarter project.

This project is “All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT.”

In other words: no goal, no funds.

If the rewards weren’t already sweet enough, here’s some cool news: June IND has People’s Brewing Company gift cards to give away too. We’ll draw names from our Friends and Optimists page.

Add your name to this page by:

  • putting cash money in our physical tip jar at shows
  • putting cash money in our digital tip jar at bit.ly/juneindtips
  • backing First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 at bit.ly/backvol2

Can we count on you to help us make music?

Rewards!

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Ain’t a Lot of Love (Official Video)

Check out our new video for “Ain’t a Lot of Love” featuring artist Stacy Bogan!

First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2: No goal, no funds

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We have less than five days to borrow, like, five bucks for our First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 Kickstarter project.

Here’s a reminder that this project is “All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT.”

In other words: no goal, no funds.

KICKSTARTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How do I pledge?
    • Enter your pledge amount and select a reward. On the next page we’ll ask you to log in or sign up with Kickstarter, and then enter your payment information to complete the checkout process.
  • When is my card charged?
    • If this project is successfully funded, your card will be charged on Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT, along with all the other backers of this
  • So I’m only charged if funding succeeds?
    • Yes! That’s part of what makes Kickstarter special. If a project isn’t successfully funded, no one pays anything.
  • What can others see about my pledge?
    • The project will be added to the list of backings on your profile page, but the amount you pledge, and the reward you choose, will not be made public.
  • What if I want to change my pledge?
    • You can change or cancel your pledge anytime before Mon, September 16 2019 10:00 PM EDT.
  • If this project is funded, how do I get my reward?
    • When your reward is ready, June IND will send you a survey via email to request any info needed to deliver your reward (mailing address, T-shirt size, etc).

If the rewards weren’t already sweet enough, here’s some cool news: June IND has People’s Brewing Company gift cards to give away too. We’ll draw names from our Friends and Optimists page.

Add your name to this page by:

  • putting cash money in our physical tip jar at shows
  • putting cash money in our digital tip jar at bit.ly/juneindtips
  • backing First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vol. 2 at bit.ly/backvol2

Can we count on you to help us make music?

 

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Ain’t a Lot of Love (Official Video)

Check out our new video for “Ain’t a Lot of Love” featuring artist Stacy Bogan!