My second album: a user manual

This post was written by tommyf on September 21, 2009
Posted Under: Uncategorized

I’m sure many of you reading this are anxious to know more about my upcoming second album. For those of you who didn’t know I was bringing out a second album, I am. For those of you who don’t know I’ve ever released an album, I have. And I am. There, now you’re anxious to know about it. I shall put you out of your inevitable anxiety… Now. 

Here are some vital facts about my next album:

1. It’s called ‘painfully mainstream’. 
2. It’s going to be released by DFTBA. Naturally.
3. Yes, indigo will be on it.  
4. There will be an iTunes download as well as a sexy physical CD. 
5. Yes, indigo will be on it. 
6. There are 11 tracks, totalling nearly 45 minutes. 
7. It skips genre frequently, ranging from stuff that’s nearly antifolk to stuff that’s nearly post rock. 
8. Yes, that is a bit pretentious. 
9. Yes, indigo will be on it. 

The planned release date was the 1st of November, but that was based on me getting the cover shoot done by yesterday, so never mind. I’ll talk to Alan Lastufka, a man who is patience personified, about an actual release date. Then take those photos he needs. Send the man some love on Twitter (@alandistro), because I am a terrible contracted musician and he deserves nothing less than another Chameleon Circuit. No wait…

Anyway! Apart from that, I’m also planning on making t-shirts like johnny did, then everyone else ever ever did. I reckon a few Tom Milsom shirts at gigs and things would go down well. 

Tell me your thoughts in the comments, whether you’d buy my t-shirts regardless of whether they’re charming and well-designed or not (although I like to think they will be) and what other merch you’d like to have spawning from my little hands. 

I like you all immensely,

Tom  

Related shows

  • Artist: Tom Milsom
  • Date: Saturday, December 5th 2009
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • City: Tom Milsom in London
  • Venue: The George
  • Address: 213 The Strand, WC2R 1AP
  • Venue phone: 020 7353 9638
  • Country: UK
  • Admission: £3.00
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: This is the launch party for Tom’s new album “Painfully Mainstream” and Tom will be performing songs from the album with his backing group including Alex Day and Eddplant.
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Reader Comments

I will definatly buy your t-shirts even if they are totally rubbish. i wana be seen wearing one. and you should totally design some hoodies!!!

#1 
Written By Oneofafishykind on September 21st, 2009 @ 11:24 am

Yay Painfully Mainstream!

#2 
Written By Alan on September 21st, 2009 @ 11:25 am

Very cool. I might get a shirt, once I know the shipping costs to Canada.

#3 
Written By Ellen on September 21st, 2009 @ 11:28 am

I hate being in Australia, I feel like i’m missing out on everything! But I do like the idea of a Tom Milsom shirt, that would be pretty cool.

#4 
Written By Sally on September 21st, 2009 @ 11:32 am

Any swag of any sort would be cool. Although, hoodies are at the top of the list around here.

#5 
Written By Toby Whitehead on September 21st, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

I am looking forward to this, very much, and might possibly/almost definitely buy a t-shirt.
:D

#6 
Written By Liz on September 21st, 2009 @ 12:24 pm

I will definatly buy a t-shirt off you. (I am sure they will be wonderful) I really can’t wait for your CD to come out. I really liked it and can’t wait to have it on my ipod.

#7 
Written By Brian on September 21st, 2009 @ 1:45 pm

Ill buy a t shirt if you come up north and do some gigs :) . if you dont… ill still probably buy one

#8 
Written By katie pham on September 21st, 2009 @ 2:54 pm

YAY! New Album! Is it gonna have Indigo on it?! I’m so not buying it if it doesn’t. ;-)

I would definitely buy a t-shirt to support your life of excess.

#9 
Written By inexplicablyNic on September 21st, 2009 @ 3:48 pm

i wonder if indigo will be on it? :P

#10 
Written By Actorbaybee on September 21st, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

I’d prefer a lovely Tom Milsom shirt to a Johnny Durham one. Please, though, no lions/alligators/cupcakes!

#11 
Written By Holly on September 21st, 2009 @ 4:03 pm

I find it very hard to buy or understand anything unless it hints towards my love of giraffes. Please keep this in mind when making your t-shirts/albums and having conversations with me.

Love Joseph.

#12 
Written By TheJoeFrom1993 on September 21st, 2009 @ 8:29 pm

I would definatly buy your t-shirts and your 2nd CD, i cant wait! i think its a great idea.

#13 
Written By caitlin on September 21st, 2009 @ 10:11 pm

yes yes yes yes yes yes YES! you should definatly make some tshirts i would DEFINATLY buy one! yes yes yes. YES!!! yessss

#14 
Written By hihihihihi on September 21st, 2009 @ 10:15 pm

Another t-shirt? No way? I want a nightie that a woman of a certain age could wear, say, to the supermarket when the dementia takes over.

Sure, make anything. I’m an American consumer. Free shipping?????

#15 
Written By Francine hardaway on September 22nd, 2009 @ 3:27 am

I’d definitely buy a t-shirt. You should make one with some of your drawings! But please make it available to North Americans.

ALSO V.V. EXCITED ABOUT THE ALBUM!

#16 
Written By Cynthia on September 23rd, 2009 @ 12:55 am

Je n’ai jamais recu mon premier CD Tom : (

(I sure do hope that’s correct ^_^ My French is horrible)

Excited for CD #2!

<3
Jalyn

#17 
Written By Jalyn on September 24th, 2009 @ 9:11 am

Can’t WAIT for the next album – although I’ve never been able to get hold of Awkward ballads because, for various reasons, I can’t buy the physical copy, and it’s not on the UK itunes store (lease please pleeaassee can you sort that out pleeaasee?!)

And tshirts would be AMAZING, would they be sold online aswell?

#18 
Written By magicmarkers on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:45 pm

As long as you’re taking requests: I’d like issue #3 of Amateur Lovemaking Quarterly. Oh? Did I get the name wrong? Sorry. And yes, album. And yes. t-shirts.

#19 
Written By Michael Markman on September 24th, 2009 @ 9:34 pm

Oh, and this request is from my sister: now that it’s fall, i vote for 3/4 to long sleeves.

#20 
Written By michael Markman on September 24th, 2009 @ 9:36 pm

Oh dearr!! I cannot WAIT for Painfully Mainstream!! New music from my favorite artist? Ohyes. I think that’ll go well. And T-Shirts?! I would DEFFINATELY buy those OwO And wear it with pride around my school.
You must make t-shirts, Tom! It’d be the best!

Lots of Love,
Bree.

#21 
Written By Bree on September 29th, 2009 @ 1:42 am

I won’t be purchasing a shirt, but as long as you continue to make sexy sexy music, I can ask for nothing more. <3

#22 
Written By Alex on October 2nd, 2009 @ 4:13 pm

YESPLZ! I’m really excited for painfully mainstream. And for t-shirts. How do you feel about posters?
because i could definitely go for a good tom milsom poster right about now…

#23 
Written By Sarah on October 5th, 2009 @ 2:03 am

Will you be selling Indigo-colour T-shirts ?

#24 
Written By thisisace on October 5th, 2009 @ 8:16 pm

this makes me insanely happy. you have no idea.

#25 
Written By lilly on October 7th, 2009 @ 10:36 pm

This is so cool

#26 
Written By Alyssa Bernal on October 19th, 2009 @ 5:20 pm

Oh,good,I’ve been waiting for t-shirts for ages.No doubt I would buy it.<3

#27 
Written By Izzy on October 30th, 2009 @ 5:01 pm

5th of December! God dammit, thats my mums birthday AND she is a special age (she would kill me if i put it up on the internet) so i cant miss it. *mumbles about how her mum should have been born another day*

#28 
Written By cait. on November 23rd, 2009 @ 6:46 pm

Can’t wait to get the album! And t-shirts? HELL YEAH! Online, yes? ‘Cause some of us is not from UK, you know…

Denmark (y)

#29 
Written By Andrea on November 26th, 2009 @ 6:43 pm

top edhardy longsleeve http://www.lookedhardy.com

#30 
Written By www.lookedhardy.com on December 29th, 2009 @ 12:22 am

I'd like posters spawning from your little hands :)

#31 
Written By Jordan on May 3rd, 2010 @ 5:27 pm

I'd like posters spawning from your little hands :)

#32 
Written By Jordan on May 3rd, 2010 @ 10:27 pm
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