GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE:http://store.gravemistakerecords.comWHAT'S NEW FOR DECEMBER 12, 2014:http://store.gravemistakerecords.com/collections/newI
realized that, once again, I've let more than a month pass since the
last full webstore update. So of course, that means a TON of great new
releases (and some awesome reissues) have been added, and I've put the
full list with descriptions below. That being said, I'm not even going
to attempt a recap - here is the full list in NO order whatsoever (as
usual). Enjoy!!!!
Thanks for reading - if you don't hear from me until 2015, everyone have a great holiday season and New Year!
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Cassette
discography from one of Richmond's greatest and most notorious punk
bands, THE LADIES. This tape only release compiles all 18 tracks of THE
LADIES' studio recordings; four EP's worth of material consisting of
their debut EP on Riff Raff Records (later repressed on Grave Mistake),
the "Hole Sailor" EP on No Way / Black Lung Records, "Trashed" EP on
Cowabunga Records, and "Six More Reasons to Hate The Ladies" EP on Grave
Mistake Records. The Ladies were an integral part of the mid-to-late
2000's hardcore punk scene here in Richmond along with bands like
GOVERNMENT WARNING, DIRECT CONTROL, WASTED TIME, CLOAK/DAGGER,
SOCIALCIDE, etc; their brand of no frills high octane garage punk
complimented their hardcore contemporaries to a T, while bringing a
healthy and much needed dose of trashy, tasteless humor into the mix.
Perhaps you had to experience them first hand to truly appreciate their
greatness, but hopefully this collection will serve as a fitting
reminder as to why they will go down as one of the most memorable
regional bands of that era. This tape features every song The Ladies
recorded during their career (repeating on both sides), remastered
specifically for this release by Lance Kohler at Minimum Wage Studios in
Richmond, VA. Full color layout in shrinkwrap with some great new cover
art and some nice retrospective liner notes by HCPM freak Mark Shubert
(Wasted Time/Mercy Killings/Beach Impediment Records). Limited to 150
copies.S.H.I.T. "Feeding Time" 7" (Static Shock Records)
Over
the last couple of years, Toronto's S.H.I.T. have come out of nowhere
with their acclaimed demo tape, to releasing two killer 7"s, to even
opening their own DIY venue, S.H.I.B.G.B's. They are now back with
their third 7" and it's just as essential as the two preceding. You may
remember 'Feeding Time' as the opening track off their demo, it has now
been re-recorded and is now even more of a rager than before. On the
flip, you get a brand new track, the slow burning 'Private Lies'. The
package is wrapped up with perfect artwork by Sam Ryser (Crazy Spirit,
Dripper World and Dawn Of Humans).FORWARD "Against Their Insanity" LP (540 Records)
What
do you say about a new FORWARD record? They've left the "What's The
Meaning Of Love?" and "Revolution" hooks in the annals of punk legend
and, along with Prank's War Nuke And Death Sentence from 2012, have
saved their most searing material nearly two decades into their run.
Ishiya's gravel-throated vocals are more devastating than ever and the
term "bombastic" has rarely been more accurate than on this six song
banger. The anti-war bent on Against Their Insanity is unforgiving (and
refreshing), and the anger and frustration translates to the harsh
metallic riffing on "Murdered" while the frenetic pace of "What Would
You Do?" matches the frustration conveyed by the song's lyrics. FORWARD
bookend the whole thing with two of their best tracks ever,
"Renunciation Of War" and "Determination," just to remind you that they
have absolutely earned the legendary that they hold. So yeah….what do
you say about a new FORWARD record? You say it's a fukkn bulldozer.WETBRAIN "S/T" LP (Painkiller Records)
With
a rap sheet of prior bands as long as a phone book - Cleveland's
WETBRAIN arrives with their much belated debut lp. Musically this is
tuneful speed-core to the absolute max, with call-backs to everything
from The Adolescents, to (early) Huskers, to Artificial Peace, to the
first Indigesti lp, all fronted by the inimitable Larry Darvocet. This
is surely the party record of the year.V/A "Charred Remains Compilation 2xLP (Radio Raheem Records)
In
the annals of early 80’s American Hardcore, no compilation holds more
seminal weight than ‘Charred Remains’. Initially released in 1982 on
cassette through Bob Moore’s Version Sound label and available in
limited supply, the release served the world the first earfuls of such
groundbreaking and legendary bands such as Husker Du, Die Kreuzen, Void,
Violent Apathy, Toxic Reasons, Articles of Faith, Rebel Truth,
Personality Crisis and Sin 34. Besides the actual sounds contained on
the tape, ‘Charred Remains’ was a testament to that primary quake of DIY
ethics that empowered many a short haired youngster to start bands,
record labels and fanzines and forge the underground to where it is
today. To find an actual original copy of this compilation and not have
to give up a kidney in exchange would be quite a feat, but now Radio
Raheem waves their magic wand and ‘Charred Remains’ is something for
everyone to enjoy in the vinyl format. Painstakingly remastered from the
original 1/4" master tapes, with liner notes from Die Kreuzen vocalist
Dan Kubelski, ‘Charred Remains’ is rescued from the collector ghetto and
plopped right down into your lap to behold.PORNO CASSETTES "Your Face, A Fucking Disgrace" 7" (Radio Raheem Records)
Originally
released in 1983 in a microscopic run of just 100 copies (of which only
about 50-60 survived), the Porno Cassettes' lone single has been a
mythical UK want list topper for many years. Information on the original
pressing was so scant that it was thought that the record didn't even
exist! And did we mention this record is quite the arse-kicker? These
two tracks hold their own against the best that Britain had to offer in
'83 — you'll be singing along in no time! Radio Raheem brings you this
high quality reissue cut from the original masters, in a limited edition
of 500. ANDROIDS, THE "Lipstick Heroes '78" 7" (Radio Raheem Records)
Recently
unearthed on the Shellshock Rockers CD on Northern Ireland's Spit
Records, these four lost tracks from Belfast's Androids are some of the
finest '77-era punk we've (n)ever heard — tuneful and catchy, but with a
hard edge that sets them apart from the Good Vibrations pop pack.
Limited edition of 500.DESTRUYE Y HUYE "Oscura Sociedad" 7" (Verdugo Discos)
After
a great demo in 2012, Destruye y Huye return with their debut EP
“Oscura Sociedad”. These L.A. punks deliver four tracks that remind me
of a perfect mix of Las Vulpess, Ultimo Resorte, and Vice Squad. Comes
with foldout poster and lyric sheet. Art and design by Abe Social.EKOLALIA "Si Lo Ke Kieren Es Una Guerra" 7" (Verdugo Discos)
Ekolalia
released an excellent limited demo tape in 2013 which has now found its
way onto vinyl. This band features members of Generacion Suicida and La
Voz and they kick out perfect catchy punk in the vein of Eskorbuto with
bouncy bass lines and great vocal hooks.AUSENCIA Demo Tape (Verdugo Discos)
Nostalgic
melodic punk in the vein of the French Oi! style that remind me of
Trostkids, Komintern Sect, Kidnap, but with Spanish gruff vocals.
Features members of Tozcos, Poliskitzo, Pesadilla Distopika. Hand
screened packaging.
NEGATIVE INSIGHT #2 Zine w/ CHAOS UK "Studio Outtakes" 7" (Zine)
Here
is the second issue of Negative Insight, entitled the "Bristol
Breakout" issue. With a focus on the deafening noise of the punk scene
in Bristol, England in the 1980s, it contains comprehensive interviews
with Chaos UK, Disorder, and Riot City Records founder Simon Edwards.
The issue features many previously unpublished photos from the personal
archives of band members and others involved in the scene, a large four
panel fold out poster, articles, and more. It comes accompanied by a
Chaos UK 7" containing two rare studio tracks including an outtake from
the "Burning Britain" EP recorded in 1981 and a song from the time of
the first LP in 1983 packaged in a Riot City inspired sleeve. This issue
is 36 pages printed as a magazine on coated paper and printed by a
union print shop with all layouts done in the traditional cut 'n paste
aesthetic with typewriter text. This should appeal to fans of British
punk, 1980s hardcore, and those who enjoy reading about rampant drug
abuse and living the chaos.HARD STRIPES "S/T (2nd)" 7" (Triple B Records)
The new 7" from Richmond, VA's HARD STRIPES. 5 new tracks of hardcore punk. you can stream the whole record now at www.bbbrecords.bandcamp.com. There are 2 colors available for purchase and these will come with digital download slips and badass 11x17" inserts.BAD BRAINS "Pay to Cum" 7" (Bad Brains Records)
The
original single from the pre-dreadlock Bad Brains is back in print and
reproduced to look as much like the original as possible all the way
down to the insert and labels.RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED "Innocence" 7" (Alona's Dream Records)
Reissue
of the classic debut EP by legendary Chicago hardcore punks Rights Of
The Accused. Cut originally in 1984, the long out of print Innocence EP
captures all of the energy and attitude the band became known for at
their over the top live shows. A part of Chicago punk history this
highly sought piece of wax is now available again for the first time in
30 years!!! Includes original vinyl ep, remastered by J. Yuenger,
Reproduction lyric and poster inserts from the original release, Photo /
bio insert with liner notes by Rob Schwager, and assorted extras.RED DONS (featuring TV SMITH) "A Vote for the Unknown" 7" (Deranged Records)
A
Vote for the Unknown is a collaborative effort between punk legend TV
SMITH and the RED DONS. The former ADVERTS front man provides the lyrics
and vocals to music recorded by the Red Dons. Tracked in a Swedish bomb
shelter and mixed by Hajji Husayn at the NORTH LONDON BOMB FACTORY, A
Vote for the Unknown is a must have for any ADVERTS fan looking for one
more offering from TV SMITH backed by a punk band. HURULA "Vi Ar Manniskorna Vara Foraldrar Varnade Oss For" LP (Deranged Records)
New
solo project from Robert Hurula Petterson who is also in Masshysteri,
The Vicious, and Regulations. Hurula continuing where he left off with
the last amazing Masshysteri album.
CROSS "S/T" 7" (Deranged Records)
CROSS
is an swedish punk musical duo, active since 2012 and composed of
vocalist and drummer from now long gone Masshysteri. Their unholy
meltdown of punk and free jazz blast through this two-song 7" in a
blindingly bright and blazingly hard demeanor. Trebly noisy guitars,
machine-driven drums and vocals crawling on top of each other to be
heard, make up this duo's subterranean sounding debut.LIFE LIKE "Savages" 7" (Deranged Records)
Life
Like's debut EP, Savages, opens with the force of a Mack truck driven
by a bull, hellbent and dead set on demolishing the china shop in his
crosshairs. As raw and primal as the EP's name implies, the no-frills,
thunderous introductory breakdown sets the tone for what is to come as
the rest of the six-track offering continues to pummel its listeners
into submission, alternating to and from high-speed fury and
catastrophic end-of-the-world mosh. From the album's grimy-as-fuck cover
art (by Martin “Lumpy” Meyer) to the music's thick, dirty production,
the entire affair is exactly as real as true hardcore should be: No
bullshit, no marathon songs, no posers allowed. Music to riot to and
songs for smashing your fist into the wall until all you pull back is a
bleeding shapeless stump. Savage indeed. Words by Daniel Hill.VOIGHT KAMPFF "Last House On The Right" 7” (Deranged Records)
The
first new VK recording in 3 years and what a gem it is. Now residing in
separate states, Sulier and Swanson-White return with two new dark
moody tracks rooted in punk but definitely post-punk in delivery. “Last
House on the Right” is the definitive standout of the two with
Swanson-White’s new-wavy guitar rhythm combined with for Sulier’s
baritone vocals, making this a one of the better post punk track of
2014. Unfortunately it’s only two songs but with any luck we’ll see a
new album in 2015. (Deranged Records #259)
PLEASURE CROSS "Wait for the End" 12" (Iron Lung Records)
Straight
froward throat scraping thrashy hardcore punk with grind leanings from
Portland OR. Members of many other bands but most directly related with
our fine label by vocalist August Alston who quit Walls to start and
focus on Pleasure Cross. Needless to sayBIG CONTEST "Time Will Tell" LP (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
not-so-sad fact of the Big Contest “Time Will Tell” 12" EP is that
there’s nothing else like it, anywhere. A year and a half in the making,
these 10 songs supply a coarse, bonecrushing sonic atmosphere and a
mordantly existentialist view of the world that devotees of Crucifix,
Agnostic Front, Krakdown, and Negative Approach will be powerless to
resist but will be at a loss to describe. Listen to the record and let
its bleakness and ire take permanent root in your subconscious.FREE AT LAST "What's Inside Four Walls" Tape (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
passionate and energetic young men in Free At Last, and the vibrant
Springfield, MO scene that they represent, appeared out of nowhere back
in the summer of 2013, when the band released the remarkably assured
“Pave Your Way” 7” on Chicago’s Dog Years Records and began touring all
over the country. Now they’ve teamed with Moshers Delight to bring you a
new demo, “What’s Inside Four Walls,” whose four songs combine
high-energy riffing and emotional urgency in a potent formulation worthy
of comparisons to Against The Wall. The intros are spine-tingling, the
fast parts are pummeling, and the vocals are adamantly sincere. These
songs leave FAL’s old material in the dust and solidify the band as one
of the most promising in USHC.
TURNSTILE "Mosher's Delight Live Series" Tape (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
first entry in the MDR live series. A-side features full live audio by
Len Carmichael from Turnstile's set at THIS IS HARDCORE FEST on August
10, 2013. B-side features an exclusive 30-minute audio interview done by
MDR with the band on April 3, 2014.DEMOLITION "Mosher's Delight Live Series" Tape (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
second entry in the MDR live series. A-side features full live audio
recorded by Mike Fairley from Demolition's set at NOT DEAD YET FEST on
November 16, 2013. B-side features an exclusive 30-minute audio
interview done by Matt LaForge with the band on March 27, 2014.MINDSET "Mosher's Delight Live Series" Tape (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
fourth entry in the MDR live series. A-side features full live audio
from Mindset's set at THIS IS HARDCORE FEST recorded by Len Carmichael
on July 26, 2014. B-side features an exclusive 30-minute audio interview
done by MDR with the band on October 23, 2014.
POWER TRIP "Mosher's Delight Live Series" Tape (Mosher's Delight Records)
The
third entry in the MDR live series. A-side features full live audio
from Power Trip's set at THIS IS HARDCORE FEST recorded by Len
Carmichael on July 27, 2014. B-side features an exclusive 30-minute
audio interview done by MDR with the band on October 6, 2014.MAUSER/D-CLONE/FOLKEIIS "Complete Aural Turmoil" Split 7" (Hardcore Survives Records)
MAUSER
is our first appearance, DOH, I see this is terrific! Disturbing brutal
noisy low slash as if like a Japanese hardcore that violence of the
ANTI CIMEX is fierce! Japan engage bands are FOLKEIIS 1st EP thorough
D-CLONE became D-Beat punk band now represents Japan and Finland style
was very popular East Sea two pairs won. D-CLONE is put on the guts of
Japanese D-Beat based on bomb-grade raw sound and noise in chaotic Lowe /
megaton turned into a punk D-Beat worship FOLKEIIS is raging pure slash
away from style, unmistakable old school style while pursuing
originality explodes. I'm afraid I can't explain debatable 00 wind and,
in this smashing sound great!
RAW DISTRACTIONS "Raw Fight" 7" (Hardcore Survives Records)
Beat
your system! Here comes a Raw Distractions 1st 7"ep from Tokyo! They
already put songs for few comps and invading our ear by their
outstanding show acting and greatest sound sense. We offered about this
vinyl since they formed a band. sounds like Scandinavian bands under
influence of UK82's. melodious, dramatic, nostalgic and threatening
atmosphere of dark clouds, This is Raw hardcore punk 82' in 2014! but it
blasts imitations sounds who are cursed by old shit. short, sharp and
shock 3songs/4min half! for fans of Skizophrenia, The Last Survivors,
UK82 and Scandi gems. SOLPAATOS "Robotti" 7" (Hardcore Survives Records)
Niigata-city
Raw Finnish Spunk Hard Beat! They've got lots of infected persons as
they put songs on VA - Raw Punkz 7"ep/cd (on Vox Populi) and 1st 7"ep
(on We Suck). It Sound puts out by thier outstanding sense and
originality via Scandinavian wind and snow country of Niigata-city. It's
different of traditional Kaaos, Riistetyt or Bastards. more UK82' style
Lama, Appendix, Vaurio's melodious and catchy musics! burst open bass
line, sadness guitar riff and raw drumming. Here comes another side
Finnish punk now!
SAD BOYS / RAW DISTRACTIONS / STAGNATION Split 7" (Hardcore Survives Records)
Drunken
raw pogo attack punk Sad Boys from HC punk front line NYC. They put
this EP for their Japan tour with Raw Distractions/Stagnation in this
May. Catchy, melodius, tight & raw sounds with charming singer's
vocal. According to Pogo77 Records primitive and energetic 5 songs. One
of the most exciting bands to fuzz their way out of Tokyo is STAGNATION.
Hyper intense hardcore punk that takes the concepts thrown down on
Confuse's polarizing "Stupid Life" EP to their ultimate conclusion. Raw
Distractions is more fast, simple and straight UK82' style compare with
their current 1st EP.
TOKEN ENTRY "From Beneath the Streets" LP (Mad at the World Records)
MATW
is proud to reissue a record that needs no introduction. By the time
Token Entry released “From Beneath the Streets†in 1987 on Kevin
Seconds' Positive Force label, they were already one of NYHC's most
beloved bands. Having existed in a slightly different incarnation as
Gilligan's Revenge in the early half of the 1980's, Token Entry were
comprised of scene vets from NY's hardcore-rich borough of Queens. One
of the few NYHC bands of that era that managed to tour extensively, they
were notorious for their high-energy shows and their lack of patience
for tough-guy posturing. No account of late 80's, CBGB-matinee era NYHC
is complete without this album. The present reissue makes From Beneath
The Streets available on vinyl for the first time since the late 90's,
complete with faithful reproductions of the original covers and inserts,
as well as a digital download card.CRO-MAGS "Age of Quarrel" LP (Brass City Boss Sounds)
2013 re-issue of the NYHC classic. All 15 tracks remastered on 180 gram vinyl.EVIL CONDUCT "Working Class Anthems" LP (Brass City Boss Sounds)
Originally
formed in 1984 in Holland, Evil Conduct has been raising the bar for oi
and punk rock for nearly three decades, even going so far as being
nicknamed the "Dutch Last Resort." These twelve songs are delivered in
the band's classic oi/street punk style with no pretenses and no posing.
GIUDA "Wild Tiger Woman" 7" (Brass City Boss Sounds)
With
an already rabid following amongst skinheads and terrace glam fanatics
with Racey Roller's debut in 2010, Wild Tiger Woman will surely turn on
the rest of the world to these junkshop glam kings. The B side is not
included on their upcoming album Let's Do It Again.
EXCEL "Split Image" 2xLP (Southern Lord Records)
Since
their 1984 formation, EXCEL released three studio albums as well as a
number of demos and singles. Equally influenced by punk rock and heavy
metal in both attitude and delivery, the band’s rabid musical approach
and intelligent lyrics set them apart as a genre-defining act of the
era. Produced by Randy Burns (Death, Possessed, Kreator, Suicidal
Tendencies), Split Image was originally released through Suicidal and
Caroline Records in 1987, and has since remained widely regarded as an
elemental release as part of the ‘80s crossover explosion. Remastered by
Brad Boatright (Bl’ast!, Sleep, Obituary, Black Breath) the “Split
Image” Southern Lord issue comes with a massive amount of bonus material
including the Welcome to Venice comp. tracks, Personal Onslaught Demo,
Refuse to Quit Demo etc.). The LP Includes a 32 page 7”X7” booklet with
tons of photos from the era and a 11” x 17” poster of the original
Michael Seiff album cover artwork.
CRIMSON WAVE "Say/Calling You" 7" (Accidental Guest Recordings)Baltimore's
Crimson Wave first made a name for itself by crafting one of the most
consistent demos of 2013. The group's lo-fi dream pop turned heads and
garnered comparisons to the likes of Felt, Galaxie 500, and The Pains of
Being Pure at Heart. With 2014's "Say / Calling You," Crimson Wave
takes a big leap forward, not only on a sonic level, but in terms of
song-writing as well. The title track is explosive, thanks to Sophie
Walter’s dynamic guitar work. The epic, “Calling You” is a moody slow
burner that pushes singer/guitarist Megan Lloyd’s subtle yet powerful
vocals. Bassist Katie Langer and drummer Sam Whitelaw play off each
other with ease on both songs, making Crimson Wave sound more
experienced than a band just releasing its first single. There are very
few bands today that will leave you breathless. Crimson Wave is one of
them.
TECHNICOLOR TEETH "Blood Pool/Drips" 7" (Accidental Guest Recordings)
Let’s
be honest: every town has a dorky shoegaze band. While most of their
shoegaze/dream pop peers seem to hide lazy songwriting behind heavy fuzz
and hazy vocals, TECHNICOLOR TEETH doesn’t let their pop songs get
completely buried beneath the distortion. When Technicolor Teeth
released their debut LP, Teenage Pagans last year, they brilliantly
combined heavy grungy riffs with a dream pop sensibility. And on their
latest single, Technicolor Teeth forge a darker path that still winds
its way back to great pop music. “Blood Pool” peels away its heavy
guitars like a dress, proceeding into bleak, beautiful hypnosis. This is
the type of song hinted at on their debut LP, now fully realized. The
B-side, “Drips,” channels early, playful Soft Machine pop, mingled with
the downer vibes from the flip side. If you haven’t been paying
attention to Technicolor Teeth, these two songs will make you take
notice and realize why this new trio is one of the most exciting bands
going.
RESPONSE Demo Tape (Demo)
Four
blazing tracks of Can't Close My Eyes era YOT worship, with a couple
early AF and NA influenced moments thrown into the mix. Features current
members of Fury, Disapproval, Enough Said and local unrecorded
favorites Slammers. Ex-members of Stoic Violence and In Control.
California Straight Edge XXX. Professionally Duplicated on White
Cassettes and housed in a 6 panel fold out insert.
CRUELSTER / PUTRID CAUSE Split 7" (Turbine Piss Records)
More
dipshit rock bred in relative isolation from the current hc-punk
hamster wheel. Cruelster returns with 3 more original songs plus an over
the top Ramones cover. Putrid Cause's debut recording reminds me a bit
of Die Kreuzen crossed with United Mutation. Something acid-fried. Piss
colored vinyl. Turbine Piss Records/Putrid Cause.
"FUN-O-PLANET #1: Failed Alien" Comic Book (N. Ward Comics)
After
having short comics and illustrations published in all kindsa places
throughout the past couple years, this is my first full comic book,
"Fun-O-Planet: Failed Alien." It's the first issue of a comic series
about a group of brainless humanoid teenagers and their weirdo
adventures on an unfamiliar planet. 32 pages, full-color offset printed
on newsprint with a glossy cover.
FACE THE RAIL "Learn to Die" LP (Katorga Works Records)
Face
the Rail is one of the Bay Area's longest running and most
under-appreciated hardcore punk bands. Playing a unique and high-energy
amalgamation of classic west coast skate punk/hardcore, Revolution
Summer DC, and even surf rock, the band has proven to be one of the most
interesting Bay Area bands, to us, at least. This is their first record
in four years and it's more than worth the wait.
FUGAZI "First Demo" LP (Dischord Records)
In
early January 1988 and after only ten shows, Fugazi decided to go into
Inner Ear Studio to see what their music sounded like on tape. Despite
the fact that Ian, Joe, and Brendan had been playing together for nearly
a year, it was still early days for the band. Guy had only been a full
member of Fugazi for a few months and only sang lead on one song ("Break
In"). It would be nearly another year before he would start playing
guitar with the band. The sessions only lasted a couple of days, but
tour dates and indecision about the tape would delay the final mix for
another two months. Though the band was at first pleased with the
results, it soon became clear that this tape would remain a demo as new
songs were being written and the older songs were evolving and changing
shape while the band was out on tour. It was decided that the session
would be passed out free as cassette copies, with the band actively
encouraging people to share the recording. In the spring, Fugazi went
out on its first U.S. tour and a few weeks after returning from the road
they went back to Inner Ear to record what would become their debut
Dischord release, the self-titled 7-song 12" EP. The only song from the
demo session that was formally released was "In Defense of Humans",
which appeared on the State of the Union compilation in 1989. Now, some
26 years later, Dischord is releasing the entire first demo including
the one song ("Turn Off Your Guns") that wasn't included on the original
cassette. LPs will come with a postcard set.
SOUL SIDE "Trigger" LP (Dischord Records)
This
release compiles Soul Side's 1988 EP, Trigger, with the band's
three-song single, Bass·103, both of which have been out of print for
over a decade. The songs have been remastered for vinyl by TJ Lipple and
the artwork has been updated to include design elements from both
releases. Soul Side formed in Washington, D.C. in 1986. Originally
called Lunchmeat, the band released a split-single and — after switching
names — a full-length on Sammich Records. The quartet would later
record a single, an EP, and an album for Dischord before disbanding in
1989.
SLANT 6 "Soda Pop Rip Off" LP (Dischord Records)
This
is a reissue of Slant 6's full-length debut LP, Soda Pop*Rip Off.
Formed in Washington, DC in 1992, Slant 6 was Christina Billotte, Myra
Power, and Marge Marshall. The trio released a 7" single, What Kind of
Monster Are You and a second full-length, Inzombia, before splitting up
in 1995 while on tour in Europe. Billotte would go on to perform in
Quix*o*tic and Casual Dots. Recorded in 1993 with Ian MacKaye and Don
Zientara at Inner Ear Studio, the record has been out of print for at
least two decades. This reissue has been remastered by TJ Lipple and
pressed on red-colored vinyl. Each copy includes a complimentary digital
download coupon for the 13 original album tracks plus the three songs
from the What Kind of Monster single.
BIKINI KILL "S/T" 12" (Bikini Kill Records)
This
is the 20th anniversary reissue of Bikini Kill's debut 12" EP. The
vinyl reissue includes a new fanzine in the form of a 34" x 21" poster
featuring interviews with Ian MacKaye and Molly Neuman (Bratmobile),
liner notes by Layla Gibbon (Skinned Teen, MRR), excerpts from the
band's zines (Bikini Kill #1 and #2, Jigsaw #4), and photos from the
band members' personal archives. The self-titled EP, originally released
in the fall of 1992, comprises four songs recorded by Ian MacKaye at
Inner Ear Studios; one song from the band's 1991 demo cassette, record
by Pat Maley (Yo-Yo Studios); and one song recorded during Bikini Kill's
live performance April 4th, 1992, at Washington, D.C.'s Sanctuary
Theater.
DRUG CONTROL Promo Tape (Criminal Rights Records)
A
few tracks from Drug Control's upcoming 7". San Diego straight edge.
Two brand new songs and one re-recorded song from their 2014 demo.
PUBLIC SUICIDE "S/T" 7" (Caught Up Records)
Featuring
members of Coke Bust, Protester, Pure Disgust and Misled Youth, Public
Suicide bring their debut 7" that is no-frills, disgruntled hardcore.
SEVERE Promo Tape (Demo)
Raging hardcore from Tornoto featuring members of VIOLENT FUTURE.
DOWN AND OUT Fanzine Issue #33 (Zine)
Yet
another massive tome of writing from Tasmania's one-and-only Down And
Out! Issue #33 begins with a "hate city" feature on some of Australia's
best in the history of punk and hardcore: Rupture, Nailed Down,
Extortion, The Victims, and more...also included are quality, in-depth
interviews with LUMPY AND THE DUMPERS, GRANITE MASK, SWALLOWING BILE,
OPPRESSION, and DEFORMITY. What else? A whopping thirteen pages of
reviews from the editor, whose taste and opinion are clearly well versed
to the last possible detail behind a release. Clocking in at a whopping
56 pages, it'll take you several days to get through this excellent new
Down And Out. Front cover illustration by Deformity's Shiva Addanki.
REAL DEAL, THE "Demo 2014" Tape (Straight and Alert Records)
The
Real Deal is an American hardcore punk band hailing from Cleveland,
OH. Combining the classic Cleveland sound from bands like Confront and
Meanstreak with 80's NYHC. The Real Deal formed in the spring 2014, and
they quickly recorded their debut tape which is coming to life through
Straight and Alert in the fall of 2014.
RAW JUSTICE "We Don't Need Your Friends" 7" (Straight and Alert Records)
RAW
JUSTICE hailling from Nantes, western France, features ex and current
members of Harm Done, No Solution, Black Page and Regarde Les Hommes
Tomber. Formed in the fall of 2012 they recorded their debut 7″ in
february 2013 and their new "Artificial Peace" 7 in july 2014. They play
no frills and pissed off hardcore, taking influences from the current
Boston Scene ( The Rival Mob / No Tolerance / Boston Strangler) or late
90′s youthcrew (Floorpunch). Here is the repress of their debut 7" on
Black wax limited to 219 copies with the original artwork in a new
colorway !
RAW DUSTICE "Artificial Peace" 7" (Straight and Alert Records)
RAW
JUSTICE from Nantes, western France, are back with a new 8 track 7"
called "Artificial Peace". RJ features ex and current members of Harm
Done, No Solution, Black Page and Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, they formed
in the fall of 2012 and recorded their debut 7″ in february 2013. They
play no frills and pissed off hardcore, taking influences from the
current Boston Scene ( The Rival Mob / No Tolerance / Boston Strangler)
or late 90′s youthcrew (Floorpunch).
HARM DONE "S/T" 7" (Straight and Alert Records)
HARM
DONE is a new French band (Nantes) featuring members of RAW JUSTICE and
REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER, started in the Fall 2013. They recorded
their debut 7″ in April 2014. They play some kind of cold and no frills
powerviolence filled with Infest's speed, Sex Prisoner's ignorant
breakdowns and Entombed's HM2 metallic guitar sound. For Fans of Nails,
Sex Prisoner, Mammoth Grinder, Napalm Death, Soul Search, Powerviolence.
SOCIAL DAMAGE "Eye for an Eye" 7" (Straight and Alert Records)
SOCIAL
DAMAGE are back with an awesome debut 7", not long after their 2 great
demo tapes ( that we repressed on a 7" in May 2014). "Eye For An Eye"
brings 5 new songs + an old one re-recorded of super fast NYHC somewhere
between STRAIGHT AHEAD and JUDGE. This is a split release between
STRAIGHT & ALERT records (France) and Life To Live records (USA).
For fans of Free Spirit, Intent, Judge, Freedom, Straight Ahead and The
Straight Edge.
DADS "I'll Be the Tornado" LP (6131 Records)
The
sophomore full-length from Dads. Recorded by Neil Strauch (Bonnie
"Prince" Billy, Iron & Wine, Owen) at MinBal Studio in Chicago and
mastered by Carl Saff (Dinosaur Jr., Guided By Voices, Speedy Ortiz),
"I'll Be The Tornado" is the follow-up to the duo's highly acclaimed
2013 "Pretty Good" EP and marks a decidedly more diverse approach to
songwriting for the band. Excellent emo-indie-punk for fans of all the
Kinsella projects (Cap 'n Jazz, Owen, There Their They're..), Moose
Blood and Deep Elm bands of yesteryear!
HEMINGWAY "Pretend to Care" LP (6131 Records)
Lots
of bands have been mining the fertile landscape of '90s music for
inspiration lately, and HEMINGWAY is no exception. What sets this
Portland, Oregon band apart though is what they're tapping for
influence, reaching deep into the lesser known realms of that decade and
extracting elements of infectiously melodramatic pop. Think Silver
Scooter, Superdrag, and Knapsack, yet filtered through nearly two
decades of collected dust and bargin bin obscurity. Some might call the
music HEMINGWAY creates "emo" but to do so relegates their heartfelt
creations to something less than genuine and authenticity is something
this band has unmistakably. With the release of their debut album,
"Pretend To Care", HEMINGWAY put forth ten tracks of heart-on-the-sleeve
pop goodness that simultaneously feel sunny yet full of melancholy, a
dichotomy essential in the most masterful of '90s releases too. Recorded
by Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Tony Molina, Deafheaven), the sonic
quality of "Pretend To Care" matches the great songwriting contained
within.
NONA "Through the Head" LP (6131 Records)
How
would you feel about mixing your grunge with some indie pop?
Philly-based rock group NONA presents an extremely interesting take on
indie punk with Through The Head. Vocalist Mimi Gallagher has a voice
that is sure to warrant strong opinions. Rarely if ever has a punk band
been so unabashedly twee. Their sound is a nice interplay between
punkish alternative rock and grunge. The riffs find that right balance
between hard-hitting and melodic. Even when the band slows things down a
bit, the results are worthwhile (see “Bottles”). NONA is already a
fairly polished group, built upon impressive songwriting and razor-sharp
hooks. It’s absolutely a listen that won’t initially stick, but if you
can learn to appreciate Mimi’s vocals, you will be handsomely rewarded.
CHOIR VANDALS "At Night" 7" (6131 Records)
Some
might not consider St. Louis, Missouri a hotbed for captivating music,
yet Choir Vandals are among a new crop of bands from the city
challenging such a notion. Their brand of alternative / indie rock
caught the attention of many with the release of the impressive "Darker
Things" EP in late 2013 and the momentum hasn't let up since. Soon after
their debut surfaced, the band signed with 6131 Records and began
crafting what would becoming their sophomore effort "At Night", an EP
with four songs that all equally merit notice for their great
songwriting and brooding catchiness.
DADS "Pretty Good" 7" (6131 Records)
New
Jersey's Dads made a splash with their debut full-length, "American
Radass (This Is Important)," in 2012, so it's no wonder their newest
release, an EP entitled "Pretty Good," would up the ante. This
impressive, four-song effort marks a shift of sorts for the duo though,
yet still sees them maintaining the hook-laden songwriting they've
become known for creating.
TEEN DEATH "Crawling" 7" (6131 Records)
Hailing
from Richmond, VA, Teen Death has quickly made a name for themselves as
one of the bands to watch calling this thriving scene home. They pack
the punk punch, yet maintain an infectious sense of melody, all layered
over with a great grungy vibe.
NIKKI AND THE CORVETTES "S/T" LP (Bomp Records)
Garage
pop goddesses. Innocent 60's inspired fun. Nikki had to be the hardest
working gal in punk rock: with her girl backup singers and tasty band,
she toured & played hundreds of shows every year. Her music was
uncomplicated, rockabilly-based, and full of her fun-loving personality.
GERMS, THE "Germicide" LP (Bomp Records)
Live
at The Whiskey 77 We are seldom lucky enough to hear one of our
favorite bands at the earliest state of development. In the case of the
Germs, LA's most radical punk band, someone was fortunately on hand with
a remote 8-track studio to record their very first gig. Part of Kim
Fowley's 1977 "Punk Rock Weekend" at the Whiskey a Go Go, it's a rough,
honest, eye-opening set, showing the Germs as they really were.
Originally released in a limited vinyl edition in 1980, Germicide
quickly went out of print, then was issued cassette-only by ROIR. Now on
180 gram vinyl for the first time in more than 15 years.
SWELL MAPS "International Rescue" LP (Alive Records)
Comprehensive
compilation of this seminal '77 U.K. band (originally on Rough Trade)
featuring Epic Soundtracks, Nikki Sudden, Richard Earl and Jowe Head.
The releases include various 7"s, songs from their 12" albums plus
unreleased tracks, new mixes and material released for the first time.
All remastered. The Swell Maps were influential for U.S. bands like
Minutemen, Replacement and Sonic Youth, among others.
AR-KAICS, THE "S/T" LP (Windian Records)
Richmond,
Virginia's THE AR-KAICS play a naïve brand of punk music in the
tradition of american teen beat and amateur garage circa 1965 – or '66,
at the latest. Ask a band member, however, and they’re quick to describe
the sound as "a wild-ass ride." On their s/t debut LP for Windian
Records they’ve traversed the muck and climbed out of the ooze, to walk
pointedly upright on their own eight feet. Like all the dilettante
stones and Jr. Beatles before them, hammering away on department store
instruments in their parents’ garage, THE AR-KAICS are one with their
inner troglodyte child (hear: back from the grave, pebbles, teenage
shutdown et al. comps), showcasing a wealth of irresistibly simple
hooks, fuzzy strut and primal swagger. Lucky for you this sound is now,
and THE AR-KAICS are coming in hot in 2014!!!! After a slew of singles
last year, THE AR-KAICS offer us a proper album's worth of thirteen
a-side originals; snottier (“no, no, no”); lonelier (“this time
tonight”); darker (“be my baby”); rawer (“can’t keep waiting”) than any
critic or casual listener could have forecast. Recorded remotely during
a weekend in the woods at Rag's BB&R by Jeff Kane, the band had
little contact with the outside world (apart from beer runs to the
nearest gas station and late night screenings of major league and grumpy
old men). What you get is an album in the true sense, ranging from
ragers to moody ballads and back again, without a snoozer in the bunch."
DEEP WOUND "S/T" LP (Damaged Goods Records)
Deep
Wound, was a strange and powerful unit inside the doctrinaire confines
of Hardcore. Although they were all kinda nerdy (excepting secret weapon
Charlie Nakajima), they shredded in a very explicit way. There were
some obvious structural debts to the Oi! Bands in their compositions,
but they approached the exterior textures with stylistic nuances that
were distinctly North American. As the Neos did on their Hassiban Gets
the Martian Brain Squeeze EP, Deep Wound compressed time in ways that
were extreme, and way outside the standard Square Dance beat that had
been defined by Robo's drumming for Black Flag. But Deep Wound's actual
story is nothing out of the ordinary. One day in early '82, J met a
Dee Dee Ramone lookalike at the Oi! singles bin. This was bassist Scott
Helland. Scott posted a flier soon after looking for musicians into
Anti-Pasti, Discharge and the like. J called to audition and had his dad
drive him and his drums over to guitarist Lou Barlow's place in
Westfield. They had a singer already, but J got them to replace him with
Charlie, and Deep Wound was there. They made a cassette, got a few gigs
in Boston with the X-Claim bands (SSD, FU's, Jerry's Kids, etc.) and
became the Western Mass band most likely to open for Hardcore visitors.
They cut an EP, had tracks on Gerard Colsoy's Bands That Would Be God
comp and even did a late-period session with Gerard singing that has
disappeared into nada. And every day they vowed to play faster. And
they did, eventually developing a blur that could verge on experimental
noise. Finally they burned as fast as they could, and realizing that was
the case, they stopped. It was 1984.
BREAKAWAYS "Walking Out on Love (The Lost Sessions)" LP (Alive Records)
After
spending nearly 30 years gathering dust in a closet The Breakaways
makes its worldwide debut! Born in 1978 after the demise of The NERVES,
this short lived combo was formed by PAUL COLLINS and PETER CASE, just
prior to the formation of The Plimsouls and The Beat. "Walking Out On
Love - The Lost Sessions" compiles all the band's known material,
including studio recordings, demos, and acoustic rehearsals. "This is
the sound of pop on the streets of Los Angeles circa 1978." -- Paul
Collins. "I'd forgotten these tapes even existed. We were definitely
homing in on something." -- Peter Case.
DESTRUCTION UNIT "Deep Trip" LP (Sacred Bones Records)
Destruction
Unit are an American band formed in the Sonoran desert of Arizona.
Formed by Ryan Rousseau, D. Unit was initially a synth-heavy three piece
whose other members were Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout (Lost Sounds);
likewise Rousseau was also in the Reatards before Jay went solo. Born
out of the nucleus of the Memphis Goner Records scene and transplanted
into Tempe, AZ, Rousseau has grown the band in the last few years into a
full sonic assault, which now includes three guitar players (himself,
Nick Nappa & Jesco Aurelius), his brother Rusty Rousseau on bass,
and a 19 year-old classically trained drummer, Andrew Flores. This
line-up has released several cassettes on their own label Ascetic House,
a small run LP, Void on Jolly Dream and most recently a limited edition
7” on Suicide Squeeze. Deep Trip is their 1st proper studio album,
produced by Ben Greenberg of The Men, Hubble & Pygmy Shrews at
Vacation Island in NY. Morphine boogie for the 21st century noise
addict.
MEDICINE "Home Everywhere" LP (Captured Tracks Records)
During
this past year Brad Laner, Elizabeth Thompson and Jim Goodall eschewed
the 90's nostalgia touring circuit trod by their peers and instead dug
deep to bring you "Home Everywhere": A collection of new songs created
with a gaze that is omni-directional. An answer to no other band,
movement or genre (don't be lazy, you). An ambitious work that could be
no one else but said three lifer music weirdies in full inspiration
mode.
5.6.7.8.'s, THE "Bomb the Rocks: Early Days Singles 89-96" 2xLP (Sweet Nothing Records)
This
Japanese all-girl (except once, for a year or so) quartet-turned-trio
is almost certainly best known for appearing in the Quentin Tarantino
movie Kill Bill, Vol. 1, or maybe for licensing their song "Woo Hoo" in a
commercial. This compilation contains "Woo Hoo," but that track's
almost soft enough to be worthy of Shonen Knife, and not at all
representative of the ladies at their best. The raucous countdown that
opens the disc -- "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 54321!" -- gives a much better
indication of what the 5.6.7.8's do. They're a punky garage/rockabilly
act who write songs like "She Was a Mau Mau," "Motor Cycle Go-Go-Go," "I
Was a Teenage Cave Woman," and generally come off like a slightly less
distortion-fixated, distaff version of Guitar Wolf. Frontwoman Ronnie
Fujiyama's last name is fortuitous, because she's every bit as raw a
rock & roll howler as Wanda Jackson, who famously sang "Fujiyama
Mama." Her guitar skills aren't half bad either; she cranks it up to
almost Link Wray levels of scorch, as her sister, Fujii Sachiko, slams
the kit and bassist Omo throbs away. This is amped-up, three-chord rock
& roll, sometimes with simple lyrics and other times instrumental
(but still punctuated by high-pitched shrieks). the 5.6.7.8's are a
Japanese national treasure who deserve the international audience
they've earned through hard touring -- this disc, which, like its title
says, compiles their early singles and EPs (most of which are otherwise
unavailable in America, except for the first six tracks, which Sympathy
for the Record Industry released as the Bomb the Twist EP), is a
near-perfect introduction to the band
5.6.7.8.'s, THE "Teenage Mojo Workout" LP (Sweet Nothing Records)
"The
5.6.7.8's of course aren't new on the game. Their cat-ish primitive
amalgam of garage rock n' roll-a-billy attracted a loyal fan base early
on an with the right moves and some dose of luck, hit (quite) big. I
must admit that even myself and because of the gals here, gave the
attention deserved to the Rock-A-Teens... They were right in front of
me, KICKS crew had covered their story but all i wanted was three little
devil driven Japanese chicks to kick my ass! Yoshiko's my favorite! A
cute little lynx that playing the guitar on a Link Wray level while
screaming on microphone words that sometimes needs you to check on the
lyrics (if these exist somewhere...) or the original version if it's a
cover tune, to understand what she says! But who cares? She's for sure
the "Fujiyama Mama" that legendary Wanda Jackson sang some decades ago.
Her sis Fujii Sachiko behind the traps tries to keep steady their train,
a for sure of far East Miriam Linna and the tall (at least of the
three...) Yoshiko Yamaguchi, playing the bass somewhere in between of
the Dee Dee Ramone and the Sun records hillbilly cats. "Teenage Mojo
Workout" it's for me their best record. It worth's his price alone just
for their version on "Hanky Panky"! I mean, listen to the filth that's
produced from Ronnie's guitar (especially in the beginning) and go tell
me if I'm wrong anywhere here! They cover also Bo, Booker T & the
MG's, Ike & Tina or Bob & Earl proving the best way their
intentions and their gusto! All in all, a FUN three chord rock &
roll CD best served hot for your next party. Imagine the Ronettes
playing with their own instruments The Sonics, Bo Diddley and Wanda
Jackson and you're closer than ever to the 5.6.7.8's wild and cute
world!"
LOOSE PLANES "S/T" 7" (6131 Records)
Hailing
from Detroit, MI, Loose Planes formed with one goal in mind: to create
catchy alternative rock that harkens back to the days when it was okay
to have a little power in your sound and catchiness in your hooks.
Almost immediately, they bring to mind '90s greats like Dinosaur Jr. and
Sugar, yet simultaneously infuse a vibe only musicians that grew up in
the current punk scene could create. Their first offering, this
self-titled EP, exhibits an incredible knack for writing songs that are
both infectiously catchy and powerfully intense.
Restocks for 12.12.14:
BAD BRAINS "S/T (ROIR)" LP
BAD SEED "S/T" 7"
BROTHERHOOD "Till Death …" LP
COKE BUST "Live on WMUC" 7"
CRUELSTER "Potatoe Boys" LP
DOWNPRESSER "Don't Need A Reason" LP
EMBRACE "S/T" LP
FAITH/VOID Split LP
FOCUSED MINDS "The Fact Remains" LPFRAU "Punk is My Boyfriend" 7"
GAG "Locker Room" 7"
GAS CHAMBER "Hemorrhaging Light" LP
GAS RAG "Human Rights" 7"
INMATES, THE "S/T" LP
IRON LUNG "Savagery" 7"
KNIFE FIGHT "Isolated" 7"
MAGIC CIRCLE "Lighting Her Fire" 7"
MIND ERASER "Legacy of Brutality" Tape
MINOR THREAT "First 2 7"s" 12"
MINOR THREAT "First 2 7"s" 12"
MINOR THREAT "Out of Step" 12"
NERVES, THE "One Way Ticket" LP
NUTS #1 Zine
NUTS #12 Zine
NUTS #13 Zine
NUTS #14 Zine
NUTS #2 Zine
NUTS #3 Zine
NUTS #4 Zine
NUTS #5 Zine
NUTS #8 Zine
NUTS #9 Zine
NYC MAYHEM "For Real" LP
ONE LAST WISH "1986" 12"
PERFECT PUSSY "Say Yes to Love" LP
PESADILLA DISTOPIKA "No Hay Ninguna Manera De Eskapara" 7"
PRIESTS "Bodies and Control and Money and Power" LP
PRIESTS "Tape Two" Tape
ROTTING OUT "Street Prowl" LP
S.H.I.T. "Collective Unconsciousness" 7"
SLUGZ "Empty Space" 7"
SONNY VINCENT "Cyanide Consomme" LP
TOTAL CONTROL "HENGE BEAT" LP
V/A Killed by Deathrock Vol. 1 LP
WAXAHATCHEE "American Weekend" LP
WAXAHATCHEE "Cerulean Salt" LP
WHITE WARDS "Cigarette Burns" LP
