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James Figurine

Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake in stores July 11

About Me

In November of 2001, my band Figurine went on a short tour of Germany with Lali Puna. Our label there, Monika, set us up with a driver to get from show to show. She only brought three or four tapes to listen to on the drives, mostly techno. I'd never paid much attention to dancefloor-oriented electronic music, but listening to the same tapes over and over again (especially Kompakt's pop-leaning Total 3 and some 7's on Parfum) while driving through Germany made a giant impression on me.So this record was supposed to be an extra melodic, minimal techno record with some sparse vocals. Instead, my technopop tendencies got the best of called Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake, because thats what I kept chanting to the beat while I worked on the tracks.John Tejada (Palette Recordings) assisted me along the way, adding sounds to some of the songs, helping write and arrange a few, and then mixing everything in the end. Sonya Westcott (Arthur and Yu) sang with me on "55566688833,"Morgan Nagler (Whispertown 2000) contributed some lyrics and vocals to "Pretend It's A Race And I'm On Your Side," Erlend Øye (Kings of Convenience, Whitest Boy Alive) sang some words written by designer/animator/poet Geoff McFetridge on "All The Way To China," and Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley, The Postal Service) sang with me on "You Again."I think that's all you need to know before you listen to the record, hope you like it!With Love, James Figurine

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Member Since: 5/26/2006
Band Website: jamesfigurine.com
Band Members: James Figurine is one third of the techno-pop group Figurine. His new album features contributions from Jenny Lewis, Geoff McFetridge, Morgan Nagler, Erlend Øye, John Tejada, and Sonya Westcott. He also plays in The Postal Service and Dntel.
Sounds Like: James Figurine "Apologies"

Record Label: Plug Research
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Dntel Album, DUMB LUCK, released in UK and Europe

This week sees the release of the new DNTEL album, Dumb Luck . This is the first release from Jimmy Tamborello's side project in 6 years and it's well worth the wait. Dumb Luck includes vocal contribu...
Posted by James Figurine on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:32:00 PST

Dntel (Jimmy) DJ Sets at Amoeba SF and LA

Jimmy will be DJ-ing at Amoeba in San Francisco TOMORROW, May 4th from 7-8pm. Come visit and say "hi"!Amoeba SF1855 Haight St.San Francisco, CAFor those of you guys in LA next FRIDAY, May 11th, come ...
Posted by James Figurine on Fri, 04 May 2007 08:42:00 PST

New Dntel Album out TODAY!

It's finally here! The new Dntel album, Dumb Luck, is out today and available for purchase on the mySpace Dntel store, iTunes, and your local record store. Friends Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley), Edward D...
Posted by James Figurine on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:36:00 PST

Listen to the new Dntel album now!

If you haven't heard already, Jimmy from James Figurine is coming out with a new album next week on April 24th, under the moniker "Dntel." The album is called Dumb Luck and will be released by Sub Po...
Posted by James Figurine on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:20:00 PST

Low End Theory - April 18th with Dntel

As if last week's Unreleased Beat Invitational wasn't epic enough, we're back with another astounding lineup for the good people of Los Angeles. This Wednesday, April 18th we are excited beyond words ...
Posted by James Figurine on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:14:00 PST

James Figuine "Covers" 7" vinyl - In Stores now!

Limited Edition Vinyl Only! In stores now!In the Summer of 2006, James Figurine (Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service, Dntel, Figurine) released Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake to the delight of mu...
Posted by James Figurine on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:01:00 PST

New Dntel album out 4/24/07

Jimmy Tamborello makes music under the names of James Figurine, with Ben Gibbard & Jenny Lewis as The Postal Service, and also as Dntel. Jimmy has made a Dntel album for Sub Pop and it comes out on Ap...
Posted by James Figurine on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 06:05:00 PST

Dntel -- Remix contest!

hey if you like remixing go here:http://www.subpop.com/channel/news/dntel_remix_contestt hanks!jimmy
Posted by James Figurine on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:48:00 PST

DUBLAB 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -James Figurine DJ set

Come celebrate our friends at Dublab's 7th anniversary. It will feature a ton of DJ's and performers including a James Figurine DJ set. Also, don't miss the John Coltrane tribute as well.See you the...
Posted by James Figurine on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:46:00 PST

Interview posted on Pitchfork...

Check out the interview that was posted this week on Pitchfork...http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/37 977/Interview_Interview_Jimmy_Tamborello
Posted by James Figurine on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 10:42:00 PST