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“The Chronicles of Wayne Federman” That Span Over 30 Years of Wayne Federman as a Stand-Up Coming Out Next Month

September 28, 2015

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When doing over a score of years in comedy, one faces the balance of maintaining the comedic voice that you’ve cultivated coming up in your career and then staying ahead or on the curve of what’s going on with comedy in the current moment.

Very few comedians have done that so well as Wayne Federman has. Through every decade that he has done comedy, Wayne manages to find a way to somehow keep shining through.

The Chronicles of Wayne Federman, which features performances all the way back from 1984 to 2015 at anywhere from Bing Theater at USC to Catch a Rising Star to the Throckmorton Theater to Nerdmelt to Largo to The Comic Strip and way more, will showcase how Federman pulled off such an impossible feat.

It comes out Oct. 16th from AST Records, but you can and should pre-order it here.

Nore Davis’ “Away Game” Follow-Up to Home Game Out Now

September 28, 2015

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Comedy Dynamics has had a great string of releases recently including albums from Kevin McDonald and Seaton Smith. Nore Davis’ recently released, sophomore album Away Game is also a part of that Comedy Dynamics streak.

Away Game serves as a very solid, appropriately titled follow-up to his debut album Home Game. Nore’s charm on stage is infectious, making his perspective on his own life in his material a pleasure to listen to. Going from ‘Home’ to ‘Away’, you get another great snapshot of Nore’s recent life, coupled with anxieties that naturally come around when you’re a little older, from the same very funny Nore.

So, get and give a listen to Away Game on Amazon or iTunes.

Kevin McDonald’s First Ever Album Featuring Stand-Up “Making Faces” Out Now

September 27, 2015

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The approach to stand-up from a sketch background is always interesting one. More often than not, sketch comedy folks try to find the tropes in stand-up and then point out how taken for granted in their supposed, inherent humor they often are.

The Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald makes this dynamic very clear right from the get go on his live comedy album Making Faces, which also features sketches in case you were wondering. McDonald messes with the dichotomy between stand-up and sketch making for a surprising fun album.

Get Making Faces here to see what we’re talking about.

Seaton Smith’s First Full-Length Album “Bologna Meat” Out Now

September 24, 2015

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Comedy Dynamics’ latest album release, Bologna Meat, comes from Seaton Smith who puts his crackling and bursting energy on display throughout.

Equally impressive, he flows through his material, stops on a dime, disarmingly chuckles, and then gets back to bringing some urgency into the mic no matter whether he’s talking about sex or politics.

Pick up a copy and listen to it here.

Eugene Mirman To Release 9-Volume, 7 LP Collection “I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome)” Featuring Russian Lessons, Guided Meditation, and Stand-Up

September 14, 2015

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The latest release I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome) from Eugene Mirman off of Sub Pop Records will not only have his stand-up comedy that you’ve come to now and enjoy, but it will also include 9 volumes of Mirman’s imagination run wild over 7 separate LPs that should enhance the lives of those who listen to it.

I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome) contents include:
LP1 – Live In Seattle At The Columbia City Theater
LP 2A – A Guided Meditation For The Thoughtful Body
LP 2B – Fuckscape
LP 3 – Eugene’s Comprehensive Sound Effects Library
LP 4 – Digital Drugs
LP 5 – Over 45 Minutes of Crying
LP 6A – Introduction To Spoken Russian
LP 6B – Ringtones & Outgoing Voicemail Messages For Your Personal Use
LP7 – 195 Orgasms

Upon its release, you can get this collection digitally, as a big vinyl record set, with a bathrobe, or with an audio playing armchair because it just seems appropriate.

I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome) doesn’t come out until Oct. 30th, but you can pre-order it right here right now.

Sheng Wang’s Debut Album “Cornucopias Are Actually Horrible Containers” Out Now

September 11, 2015

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You might have recently seen Sheng Wang as one of the top 10 comics on the latest season of Last Comic Standing, but we would hope that you’ve come to know him from his various late night performances over the years and followed his stand-up very closely afterwards like we have.

If you have done so, you’d know that Sheng Wang exudes pure fun in his jokes as if you’re hearing the most clever DJ on the radio that doesn’t need to play music because his jokes are so good.

Wang’s debut album Cornucopias Are Actually Horrible Containers is a great example of what we’re talking about.

You can and should get it off of All Things Comedy here.

Garfunkel and Oates’ New Album “Secretions” Out Now

September 10, 2015

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It has been quite some time since the last collection of sweetly composed, hilariously biting songs from Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome better known as Garfunkel and Oates.

However, the wait is over and their latest album, Secretions, is out now. 29/31, a song from both perspectives of a woman who is 29, then later 31, and The BJ Song, a song exploring the inner monologue of a woman while giving a ‘beej’, are two of our favorites.

Get Secretions (the album, not bodily fluid) here.

Michelle Buteau’s Album “Shut Up!” Out Now from Comedy Central Records

September 5, 2015

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This is actually going to be a pretty great Labor Day Weekend for Michelle Buteau as her half hour special premieres on Comedy Central on Saturday night at midnight, which will follow the release of her album Shut Up! that’s out today.

On Shut Up!, Buteau showcases a nice sheen of attitude in order to connect with the audience on a more vulnerable level, which she does deftly, when delving into personal material about topics like being in an interracial, cross-contintental marriage. It’s almost like a great hang out with Michelle that gets into more truthful territory throughout.

Get Shut Up! here.

Andy Erikson Just Made The Top 5 on Last Comic Standing and Her Album “Secret Unicorn” Is Out Now

September 3, 2015

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If you’ve been following Last Comic Standing, you’re probably acquainted yourself with the undeniable charm, equal parts clever and silly, of one Andy Erikson that has gotten her to the final 5 contestants.

That would probably more than encourage you to buy her new album Secret Unicorn just released from Rooftop Comedy.

If you aren’t, then give her album a listen to see what we and LCS are talking about.

Alex Stone’s “Hello.” Out Now from Rooftop Comedy

August 29, 2015

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Comedian/storyteller Alex Stone has just released his debut album/great collection of stories “Hello.” off of Rooftop Comedy (not literally).

All his stories have been tightly woven with jokes and humor of a midwestern sensibility that has figured out the big city and acclimated nicely.

Get his album Hello. here.

Liza Treyger’s Debut Album “Glitter Cheese” Out Now

August 26, 2015

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Hot on the heels of her half hour special on Comedy Central that premiered this weekend on The Half Hour, Liza Treyger has just released her debut comedy album, Glitter Cheese.

Liza bares her soul on a really fun album as an unabashed girl who likes to party in the face of the patriarchy, beauty standards, and people who don’t just don’t like to party.

Please get and enjoy Glitter Cheese here.

Garfunkel and Oates’ New Album “Secretions” Will Be Out Next Month

August 19, 2015

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If you’ve missed the delightfully edgy, but truthful songs of Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci like we have, you’ll be happy to know, like we are, that Garfunkel and Oates are coming out with a brand new album called Secretions on Sept. 10th.

You can watch a teaser for it here.

Pay What You Want For New Louis C.K.’s “Live at Madison Square Garden”

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“ It’s the audio from my last of 3 shows that I performed at Madison Square Garden early this year. Some of the material is in the Comedy Store Special. Some of it isn’t. But it’s also a fun show on it’s own. BUT since it’s repeated material, I’m giving you the option to set your price anywhere from 1 dollar to 85.”

-e-mail from Louis C.K. for Live at Madison Square Garden

You can get your copy of the album for anywhere from $1 to $85 here and you might want to do that as we’re not sure when the next time Louis is going to do a special or when he’ll do the next season of Louie.

Posthumous Comedy Album “Uncabaret Presents Taylor Negron” Out Now From Comedy Dynamics

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The unfortunate passing of Taylor Negron at the beginning of this year made us all revisit the long, storied, diverse career of Negron including when he performed comedy and told stories.

One of LA’s famous, longest running shows Uncabaret was one of Negron’s favorite and most frequent places where he would perform. There, he spun fresh tales that might seem “tall” if it was anyone else other than Negron telling them.

Uncabaret and Comedy Dynamics some of his best sets onto one album, Uncabaret Presents Taylor Negron.

Get a preview here, then get the album/piece of comedy history here.

Ron Funches Recording His First Album This Summer at Denver’s Comedy Works

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Recording my Debut Album in Denver 8/21-8/22 at Comedy Works. Get tix! Art by barrytheartguy

If you’re already going to be in Denver for The High Plains Comedy Festival this year, be sure to catch the definition of delight that is Ron Funches record his very first comedy album too as they’ll be happening all at the same time.

Funches will record his album from Aug. 21st-22nd at Comedy Works and you can and should get tickets here.

Dave Hill’s Debut Album “Let Me Turn You On” Out Now From AST Records

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Between lavishly painted bits and stories, a bit of sexual tension, the coolness without overdoing it, Dave Hill also manages to be damn hilarious while bringing all of that together.

That’s why you should get his debut comedy album “Let Me Turn You On” from AST Records right here right now.

Nate Craig’s “Eggshell” Out Now

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After spending a nice few weeks on Pandora’s Comedy Spotlight, you can now have your own copy of Nate Craig’s latest album Eggshell.

Whether it be leopard print limousines, 3D printers, or electric fences, Craig brings a hilarious edge to the more ridiculous, yet overlooked minutia in the world.

Get your copy of Eggshell off of iTunes here.

Shane Mauss’ New Album “My Big Break” Out Now

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Shane Mauss blends philosophy, breaking both of his feet at the same time, and stand-up comedy together pretty seamlessly in his latest album My Big Break. On paper, it might seem like a concept album, but is very much a fully formed, very enjoyable hour of stand-up.

Give My Big Break a listen as it’s now available from Comedy Dynamics on Amazon or iTunes

Sean White’s “Dead & Gone”, An Album That Really Delves Into Death, Is Out Now

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Without giving too much away, Sean White has experienced just about as much death one can experience without dying on your own.

From that, he deftly explores the shades of black within the darker corners of comedy, especially when it comes to the more practical aspects of losing people that are close to you.

His album “Dead & Gone” is available now from AST Records. You can hear what we’re talking about in these two clips that open the album.

Dave Hill’s “Let Me Turn You On” Comes Out Jun. 9th

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My debut comedy album “Let Me Turn You On” is out June 9th on aspecialthing records. Awesome cover… https://t.co/adHnupzeZ2

We’re getting closer and closer to the release of a new album from one of our favorites, comedian/rock n’ roller/author/erotic poet Dave Hill,

“Let Me Turn You On” is officially set for release from AST Records on Jun. 9th.

Pre-sale will happen soon, but until then, you can catch Dave at The Goddamn Dave Hill Show.

Emily Maya Mills Is Recording Her Debut Comedy Album This Month

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AST Records is at it again, this time with Emily Maya Mills.

By “it”, we mean recording another debut stand-up album from a comedian that we’ve had the distinct privilege of seeing all the time here in LA.

Emily will doing said taping at UCB Franklin on May 21st at 8PM and you shouldn’t miss it as it’ll surely be a hilarious night where the ethereal is juxtaposed with the absurdities of life.

Eddie Della Siepe’s Album “I Think I’ve Changed” Out Now

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Eddie Della Siepe is another welcome addition to the LA comedy scene from Canada. We’ve enjoyed his upbeat presence on stage and capturing ridiculous life moments that otherwise would be fleeting for most other folks

His new album, I Think I’ve Changed, just came out this week and you should pick it up on iTunes or Bandcamp and give it a listen.

Dave Stone’s “Hogwash” Out Now From Comedy Dynamics

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If you want a Southern perspective processed through the lens of comedy in this millennium, look to Dave Stone and his brand new album Hogwash off Comedy Dynamics’ label.

Dave comes from Atlanta and has lived in a van, but offers up concise, very funny portraits in his life that prove that there are folks from the South that aren’t like the long standing stereotypical caricature of Southerners.

Pick up his album Hogwash and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

Rye Silverman’s Album “Intimate Apparel” Out Now

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Make this your comedy album purchase of the week.

Not only is Rye Silverman is an openly transgendered comedian, but she is also a funny comedian with no further qualifiers needed for you to check her comedy out.

Her new album Intimate Apparel is out now from The Experiment Comedy and you can and should pick it up here.

The Pandora Comedy Spotlight Is Streaming Nate Craig’s New Album “Eggshell”

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It’s not as easy to put comedy tastes into an algorithm as it as music. As that’s the case, Pandora will now be highlighting certain comedians, which we think is the better route for listening to comedy.

They also made great pick starting with Nate Craig.

Six weeks ahead of its release, you can stream Nate Craig’s brand spankin’ new album “Eggshell” exclusively on Pandora as part of their new Pandora Comedy Spotlight program. It’s like NPR’s wonderful First Listen, but done for comedy.

So, with all of this in mind, we urge you to listen to Eggshell here, then, if you can, go to Nate’s party celebrating the occasion in Venice tonight.