Wren "Black Rain Falls"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $9.60
STREET DATE: 2/21/25
CAT#: CRR233
LABEL: Church Road

For over a decade WREN have meticulously crafted a sound and aesthetic inspired by the complex nature of the lived human condition; being as cathartic as it is bleak. They aspire to connect with each person encountering their music, be it through recorded or live listening. In whatever way it is experienced the music is a visceral offering to its audience to take from it what they will.

The theme inherent throughout ‘Black Rain Falls’ is the shared grief of the band members. During the pandemic they tragically lost a close friend to suicide, and this record has served as some sort of way for them to navigate through the storm of loss. This is how the band in their own words described the album... "The new record is a crystallisation of the conceptual voice-giving to natural collapse, humanity's decline and the shadowed spectre that has imbued WREN since the beginning."

Since their inception WREN have maintained a strict independent ethos, collaborating on album releases with various UK labels (Gizeh Records, Astral Noize). WREN have played hundreds of shows across the UK and Europe with bands including Kowloon Walled City (USA), Inter Arma (USA), Unsane (USA), Fórn (USA), Moloch (UK), Birds In Row (FR) and more, and played at festivals such as Damnation, Arctangent, Desertfest, Incubate (NL) and Raw Power to name a few.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Flowers Of Earth
02. Toil in the Undergrowth
03. Betrayal Of The Self
04. Cerebral Drift
05. Metric Of Grief
06. Precede the Flint
07. Scorched Hinds

FOR FANS OF:
Neurosis, Breach, Young Widows

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ASKYSOBLACK "Touch Heaven"

LP - $17.90
STREET DATE: 1/31/25
CAT#: NMZ079v
LABEL: New Morality Zine

Philadelphia’s ASKYSOBLACK cements their identity as an anti-shoegaze alternative rock force with their debut LP, Touch Heaven. Following their acclaimed EP, Autumn in the Water, the band takes a more stripped-down approach, trading sonic variation and heaviness for a focus on melody and emotional depth.

Thematically, Touch Heaven delves into the raw and intimate realms of personal loss—specifically love—and the accompanying waves of depression, grief, and heartbreak. Yet, in its musicality, the album offers listeners a chance to detach from the weight of daily life and mental struggles, creating a space for introspection and emotional release.

Lyrically cohesive yet musically expansive, Touch Heaven invites individual interpretation and resonates deeply with those seeking solace in sound. This debut marks a significant evolution for ASKYSOBLACK, setting the stage for their unique voice within the alternative rock scene.

TRACK LISTING:
01. On For No One
02. I Wish I Was Not
03. Boy Like A Bruise
04. You Sit Useless
05. Portrait In Private
06. Carousel House
07. Did It All Wrong
08. It's A Slow Crash
09. Hold Me Holy
10. Every Heart Needs Some Mileage
11. Sore For You

MARKETING POINTS:

• The band is gearing up to play dates on Split Chains upcoming US debut tour
• US headlining tour Spring 2025

FOR FANS OF:
Smashing Pumpkins, HUM, Moodring, Loathe

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Spiritkiller "Self Titled"

12" EP - $17.25
STREET DATE: February 14, 2025
CAT#: PRO-101
LABEL: Protagonist Music

One-sided LP with B-side etching

Coming together in late 2022, Albany, NY based hardcore band Spiritkiller quickly became known locally for their infectious, groove laden riffs and energetic live performances. Weaving together the razor sharp aggression of bands like 108 and Unbroken with flourishes of post hardcore by way of acts like Quicksand and Orange 9mm, Spiritkiller updates this sound in a way that still preserves the passion and impact of that source material.

At the helm, SK guitarist and veteran NJ hardcore/screamo practitioner Tom Schlatter (ex You and I/The Assistant, current Saetia/Hundreds of AU) riffs his way through fresh takes on the sound that dominated hardcore throughout the latter half of the 1990s. The rhythm section of the band is rounded out by bassist Byron Wheeler and drummer Mike Putz who both did time in Albany based crust/dbeat unit Scavengers, which Schlatter had also played drums in after moving to upstate NY several years before. Thick, gritty baselines and agile, inventive drumming hold down the low end and provide the signature punch underpinning the band’s sound. The band’s frontperson Charles Cure (ex Endicott, current HUSH) completes the sound with a vocal style that brings to mind the recalcitrant urgency of Refused and Snapcase inflected with a hint of melody.

A little over a year after their debut, Spiritkiller completed writing and recording their 8 song self-titled LP, which will see the light of day via Protagonist Music and Immigrant Sun records. This release showcases the band’s signature sound with songs that harken back to the heyday of innovation and experimentation in the hardcore sound, while reifying the ethics and message of personal empowerment notable in the subculture of that era. For fans new and old, Spiritkiller is here to bridge the gap between past and present and add their voice to the chorus of others helping to redefine hardcore in the current moment.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Prana
02. Burning Wheel
03. No Interior
04. Falling Man
05. Animal Resistance
06. Epitaph
07. In The Red
08. Struggle To Exist

MARKETING POINTS:

• One-sided LP with special etched B-side
• Members of Endicott, Hundreds of AU, Saetia

FOR FANS OF:
One King Down, Snapcase, 108, Unbroken, Refused

See You Next Tuesday & meth. "Asymmetrics"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $7.00 LP UPC: 850048184220
CD UPC: 850048184268
STREET DATE: February 14, 2025
CAT#: GFM114
LABEL: Good Fight Music

"Right around the completion of 'Relapses,' Jimmy (Watson, drums) & Drew (Slavik, guitar) had the idea of doing a collaborative split, which ultimately became an amalgamation of musical chairs and a social experiment. After several months of hurdles preventing anything from really taking off, we finally sorted out the exact details of the project & resolved to collaborate with our colleagues and friends in Meth.

Our guidelines were as follows: Each band would write & record three songs, & then share only the drum tracks with the other band. Each band would then write new music and lyrics over the exchanged tracks. Neither band would hear anything from the other until everything was complete to ensure one couldn't influence the other. In the end, we were astonished at what we had all accomplished. We’re thrilled & proud to present, 'ASYMMETRICS'." - See You Next Tuesday

TRACK LISTING:

SIDE A: (See You Next Tuesday)

THE ROAD TO DOOM (feat. Guy Kozowyk of The Red Chord)
01. Part 1: The First Steps of Suffering
02. Part 2 : Breaking Under the Weight of the Heaviest Burden
03. Part 3 : A Mountain of Fire
EUPHORIA
04. Part 1: Syntax Error
05. Part 2: Visions of Lifelessness
06. Part 3: Succumb

SIDE B: (Meth.)

SNARE TRAP
07. Part 1: Guest
08. Part 2: Willing Participant
09. Part 3: Rabbits' Nest
PSALMS OF PAIN (feat. Billy Bottom of Nights Like These)
10. Part 1: Tomb of Woe
11. Part 2: Pulled From Flesh
12. Part 3: Ascend

MARKETING POINTS:

• Collaborative songs between See You Next Tuesday & meth.
• See You Next Tuesday & meth. tour scheduled for 2025

FOR FANS OF:
Pig Destroyer, The Red Chord, END, From A Second Story Window, Full of Hell, Portrayal of Guilt, Nails, Thou, Wormrot

Six Going On Seven "Heartbreak's Got Backbeat"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772606
STREET DATE: 02/07/25
CAT#: IOD-70
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Heartbreak’s Got Backbeat is the sophomore album from Boston's indie rock/emo band Six Going On Seven, long out of print for 25 years Often referred to as a “band’s band”, Six Going on Seven came up alongside many of the household names we still discuss from the era: Jimmy Eat World, Hot Water Music, The Get Up Kids, sharing the stage with them and many others. Originally released on Some Records in 1999 and produced by Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studio, it is being presented on a limited-edition vinyl pressing with all new artwork and remastered by Jack Shirley (Quicksand, Joyce Manor) at The Atomic Garde

TRACK LISTING:
01. Portsmouth
02. Southbound
03. 03:12:05
04. How to Sell the Brooklyn Bridge
05. Valentine, They're Dropping Like Flies
06. New/Improved!
07. Reverse Midas
08. Proof Positive
09. Backbeat Reprise

MARKETING POINTS:

• 25th Anniversary Edition of a classic emo/indie release, on vinyl for the first time since its original release.
• Produced by Brian McTernan (Cave In, Hot Water Music, Thrice)
• Originally released by Some Records (Quicksand, Rival Schools, Hot Water Music)
• Completely remastered in 2024 by Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Quicksand, Gouge Away)
• Available on limited color vinyl with all new artwork and packaging

FOR FANS OF:
Hot Water Music, Elliott, The Promise Ring, Texas is the Reason

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MILE END "MILE END"

LP - $17.90
STREET DATE: 1/31/25
CAT#: NMZ078v
LABEL: New Morality Zine

MILE END is a band on a mission to put Brampton—and their friends—on the musical map. Formed in 2017 by a group of close friends, the band spent the next few years honing their sound, eventually solidifying their identity with support from Brampton’s creative community. Their debut LP is a testament to staying true to their roots, resisting trends, and refining their craft through local connections. With nine hard-hitting, dynamic tracks, the record captures the raw energy of ’90s hardcore bands like 108 and Threadbare, balanced with a modern edge. Each song reflects their surroundings and a vision to build a worldwide hardcore community.

TRACK LISTING:
01. FCHC
02. Bind
03. Stay Still
04. Requiem
05. Dudley
06. Avarice
07. Charm
08. No Excuse

MARKETING POINTS:

• MILE END recently finished up tours with bands like Single Mothers and The Dirty Nil in Canada and Spaced in the US.
• Winter Unites States and Canada tour with labelmates Si Dios Quiere.

FOR FANS OF:
90s hardcore through a modern lens, Threadbare, Guns Up!

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Gregor Samsa "40:13.5"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 603111749914
STREET DATE: 01/31/25
CAT#: IOD-27
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Gregor Samsa are a Post-Rock band that began in Richmond, VA in early 2000. The band made a big impact on the genre through their use of haunting co-ed vocals and expansive dark melodies. Gregor Samsa are masters at building tension in their music through use of atmospheric minimalism that slowly climbs to a crescendo of layered instruments and noise. Their sound is perfectly woven into songs that are beautiful and powerful.

The band came up alongside artists like Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Explosions In The Sky, and ISIS, the later two having done tours with Gregor Samsa. They would later prove to be a hugely influential band in the genre with numerous US and European Tours in the early 00s. They released two Eps on Iodine Recordings, which were denoted by only their time signatures (18:06 and 27:36), and two full lengths on The Kora Records (55:12 and REST). They also notably released a split EP with Los Angeles’ Red Sparowes on Robotic Empire Records. The band eventually migrated to Brooklyn, NY where they became somewhat of a collective organization with building a cohort of over a dozen musicians, including several members of the avant-garde metal band Kayo Dot.

On vinyl for the first time in over 23 years, 40:13.5 features Gregor Samsa’s first 2 EPs. Completely remastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, King Woman) with updated artwork.

"Gregor Samsa features many of the stronger characteristics of vocal post-rock: hushed beauty, dark, dense melodies, and soft, co-ed vocals. They excel at building tension through a use of negative space.” - Pitchfork

TRACK LISTING:
01. O
02. OO
03. OOO
04. OOOO
05. OOOOO

MARKETING POINTS:

• Out of print release from influential Post-Rock band Gregor Samsa
• On vinyl for the first time in over 23 years. Previously rare and in high demand.
• Completely remastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Deafheaven, King Woman)
• Updated and expanded artwork with additional Obi-Strip
• Band came up alongside bands like: Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and other notable Post-Rock bands.

FOR FANS OF:
Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, My Bloody Valentine

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Grief Ritual "Collapse"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $9.60
STREET DATE: 1/31/25
CAT#: CRR230
LABEL: Church Road

GRIEF RITUAL are more miserable and even heavier than their name might suggest. Their punishing brand of metalcore twisting blackened metallic hardcore, and the crushing, slower sides of black and death metal to their extremities.

On debut album Collapse, the anger, frustration, and disenfranchisement they feel about the UK and wider world are laid bare. Human extinction, capitalism, genocide, ecocide, and the rise of populist right authoritarianism are explored in garish detail across ten tracks. Also put under the microscope are sociopolitical issues such as austerity, racism, misogyny, wealth inequality, gentrification, and eroding human rights, as first written about on their critically acclaimed debut EP Spiritual Disease.

Collapse has riffs, beats, and breakdowns that obliterate, and a bass tone fit to tear down the establishment. While dualling vocals from a wide spectrum of extreme metal, and the most sinister and punishing of matte black death metal, bustle to take centre stage across eleven tracks of despotic terror. Collapse was self-recorded, and mixed by the band, alongside Jake Murray (Ill Vision), at Just Noise Audio. With mastering provided by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Collapse is the follow-up to self-released debut EP Spiritual Disease, which featured in Kerrang, Knotfest, Rock Sound, and, Metal Hammer, being shortlisted for their Album of the Year 2022, who said "Spiritual Disease screams its frustrations with the modern world through a loudspeaker of death metal and hardcore. The bludgeoning breakdowns are interspersed with Entombed-esque tremolo picking and low, guttural roars... (they) rage against the machine louder and more heavily than 99% of their genre peers."

The five-track EP, containing singles "Dissolution", "Telluric", and "Immurement", is twenty-minutes of grim, paralysing, cathartic, angry emotion, reminiscent of END, Harms Way, Nails, and early Napalm Death, and was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joe Clayton (Pijn, Leeched, Curse These Metal Hands) at No Studio.

Such a thoughtful, driven, and honest approach has already led to the young band catching the attention of many, with festival appearances at Bloodstock, 2000 Trees, ArcTanGent, 80Trees, and Tech Fest. GRIEF RITUAL have also supported Knocked Loose, Terror, Gatecreeper, END, Fuming Mouth, Heriot, Wiegedood, Ithaca, Inter Arma, and Pupil Slicer, during this busy period, and they passed the one-hundred-show marker in early 2024.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Spiral
02. Recursion
03. Gnaw
04. Bile
05. Consumed
06. Fault
07. Artifice
08. Calcify
09. Swine
10. Putrefy
11. Marrow

MARKETING POINTS:

FOR FANS OF:
Harm's Way, Nails, Conjurer, END, Full of Hell, and Gatecreeper

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Filth Is Eternal "Suffrage"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 603111745817
STREET DATE: 1/24/25
CAT#: QP004
LABEL: Quiet Panic

Seattle’s Filth is Eternal feels fundamentally untethered. They’ve achieved an air of unhinged freedom mainly by thrashing their way through unassuming, beloved punk venues, writhing across unwashed floors and DIY spaces, hosting their own brand of communal exorcisms-- participation mandatory.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Wild Thing
02. Get Inside
03. Dead Bop
04. Terror
05. Zero Fucks
06. My Love
07. Party Void
08. Locked
09. Creeps on the Street
10. #GTFO
11. Kool Thing
12. Punishers on Deck
13. Parasite Lost
14. Abuse of Registry

MARKETING POINTS:

• Packaged and hand numbered by the band, the Veiled Lady variant of the debut album SUFFRAGE by Filth is Eternal includes new artwork.

FOR FANS OF:
Trap Them, Oblivions, Lingua Ignota, Victims, He Whose Ox is Gored, Daughters

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The Locust "The Peel Sessions"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 1/24/25
CAT#: 31G149
LABEL: Three One G

The Peel Sessions is one of the best things that can happen to a band or artist. John Peel recorded and captured some of the best moments in music. This moment is definitely rare, The Locust's Peel Session from many years ago.

TRACK LISTING:
01. How To Become A Virgin
02. The Half-Eaten Sausage Would Like To See You In His Office
03. Kill Roger Hedgecock
04. Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
05. Moth-Eaten Deer Head
06. Priest With The Sexually-Transmitted Diseases, Get Out Of My Bed
07. Cattle Mutilation
08. Perils Of Believing In Round Squares
09. Twenty-Three Lubed-Up Schizophrenics With Delusions Of Grandeur
10. Stucco Obelisks Labeled As Trees
11. Skin Graft At Seventy-Five Miles An Hour
12. Get Off The Cross, The Wood Is Needed
13. Who Wants A Dose Of The Clap?
14. Wet Nurse Syndrome (Hand Me Down Display Case)
15. Gluing Carpet To Your Genitals Does Not Make You A Cantaloupe
16. Twenty-Three Full-Time Cowboys

FOR FANS OF:
Fantomas, Dead Cross, Swing Kids, Cattle Decapitation, Head Wound City

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Groundwork "Today We Will Not Be Invisible Nor Silent (30th Anniversary Special Edition)"

12" EP - $14.65
STREET DATE: January 17, 2025
CAT#: PRO-050
LABEL: Protagonist Music

Special 30th anniversary pressing of 250 copies on a limited vinyl colorway with reverse-board covers. Includes an exclusive patch, sticker, and extra booklet with writings by Damien from Culture, Kent from Ebullition, Neeraj from Hope Conspiracy, Jesse from Killswitch Engage, and many more!

The Arizona desert has produced its fair share of notable underground music over the years, and one of its early hardcore offerings was the emotional and political charge of Groundwork. Rising from the dust in the first half of the1990's and imploding in only about four years, Groundwork left behind a series of vinyl releases and live performances which still retain an impact on heavy music today. Sharing the stage with bands like Unbroken, Rorschacha, Swing Kids, Chokehold, Born Against, Outspoken, Downcast, 4 Walls Falling, Native Nod, and many more, their evolution in sound and approach culminated in their only full-length release in 1994. Today We Will Not Be Invisible Nor Silent is sometimes cited as a defining LP of that era in hardcore, despite the band remaining lesser known than many of its contemporaries. Sharing subtle melodic touches, bone-rattling heaviness, and an undercurrent of groove, the record uses quiet passes and wild crescendos to achieve a battering experience that leaves a lasting impression. It is a testament to everything the band stood for, explored, endured, and ultimately was destroyed by; an intense and emotional journey for a group of friends set to the soundtrack of catastrophe. Members went on to play in bands such as 400 Years and Absinthe. 

The recording was lovingly restored from the original reels and remixed by Steve Roche at Permanent Hearing Damage. It was then mastered for vinyl and digital by James Plotkin at Plotkinworks.

Track Listing:
01. A Prayer for the Dead
02. Question Me
03. Hungry
04. Willing Victim
05. Channel One
06. Token Man
07. Daily Bread
08. Birds of Passage
09. Epitaph
10. Control

MARKETING POINTS:

• Special 30th anniversary pressing of 250 copies on a limited vinyl colorway with reverse-board covers
• Includes an exclusive patch, sticker, and extra booklet with writings by Damien from Culture, Kent from Ebullition, Neeraj from Hope Conspiracy, Jesse from Killswitch Engage, and many more

Mugger "Luck Forever"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 198846152592
STREET DATE: 1/17/25
CAT#: QP016
LABEL: Quiet Panic

Mugger has quickly made a name for themselves as a standout in the musically rich city of Austin, Texas. With members from Creepoid, Radioactivity and The Well, they garnered attention for their ability to blend influences in their punk hardcore sound. In 2022, they released their demo cassette, a limited edition of 200 which quickly sold out. Since then they have played with notable acts such as Scowl, End It, Show Me the Body, Circle Jerks and Gel. They recently finished an east Coast tour with Negative Approach, which ended at This is Hardcore. Their first 7", "Get a Clue" was released in 2024 via Quiet Panic. The first pressing of this hand cut lathe sold out so quickly that a second edition was immediately pressed. "Get a Clue" touches on ideas of power, and the inherent imbalance that often accompanies it. This theme runs through the entirety of their catalog, along with their ethos of making room for everybody. "Mugger is for everyone," says singer Anna Troxell.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Intro
02. Crank it Up
03. Find Out
04. Not the One
05. All Time Tough Guy
06. Candy Apple Baseball
07. Dickhead Logic
08. Bury You
09. Luck Forever
10. 101
11. Get a Clue
12. Know it All
13. I Just Wish
14. Dear SCOTUS
15. Dead Friends

MARKETING POINTS:

• On tour this fall including an appearance at FEST

FOR FANS OF:
Scowl, End It, Drain, Gel, Show Me the Body, Soul Glo

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Haunted Horses "Dweller"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 1/10/25
CAT#: 31G145
LABEL: Three One G

Haunted Horses is an industrial-punk trio hailing from Seattle, WA. The band has a reputation for a relentless and chaotic sound that pushes the boundaries of post-punk and noise rock. Formed by Colin Dawson and Myke Pelly, the band’s sonic intensity was further amplified with the addition of bassist Brian McClelland in 2022. Their music is characterized by its dissonant, heavy textures and ominous vocals, drawing comparisons to influential acts like Swans, Bauhaus, and Killing Joke. Their debut album, Watcher, showcased their ability to craft a visceral, noise-driven experience, earning them accolades from critics such as Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop. Building on this momentum, their follow-up, Dead Meat, and their 2022 release, The Worst Has Finally Happened, continued to explore dark and experimental themes, solidifying their reputation in the industrial rock scene. These albums were noted for their complex soundscapes and thematic depth.

With DWELLER, set to expand their exploration of existential dread and transformation, Haunted Horses is poised to further evolve their sound. The album is a spiritual successor to their previous work, delving into intense, unsettling themes with renewed vigor: the fear and anxiety tied to the obliteration of one's self or identity, and the unknown outcome of this dissolution. The concepts came through a series of meditations, some of which didn’t make sense until the process was complete. Known for their captivating live performances and extensive touring history, Haunted Horses continues to captivate audiences and challenge the conventions of their genre with this release.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Dweller on the Threshold
02. The Spell
03. Grey Eminence
04. Fucking Hell
05. Temple of Bone
06. Dweller in the Abyss
07. Destroy Each Other
08. The Seed
09. Fevered Water

MARKETING POINTS:

• Genre-Defying Sound: An intense blend of industrial-punk, noise rock, and existential themes.
• Evolving Sound: A spiritual successor to Dead Meat and The Worst Has Finally Happened, pushing their sound further.
• Critical Acclaim: Following praise from critics like Anthony Fantano, Haunted Horses continues to garner attention for their boundary-pushing music.
• Legacy in the Making: DWELLER solidifies their place as leaders in industrial and experimental rock.

FOR FANS OF:
Swans, Bauhaus, Killing Joke

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“Your Friends Will Carry You Home” by Adam Gnade

BOOK - 1/10/24
BOOK ISBN: 978-1-939-899-48-4
STREET DATE: 1/10/24
PUBLISHER: Three One G

117 pages

For fans of autobiographical literary writing in the vein of Ocean Vuong and Maggie Nelson, Adam Gnade's latest is both a spirited, hard-luck adventure and a clear-eyed look at the power of friendship and community in fraught times. Set in the gray cities and across the sprawling motorway of 2023 England, Your Friends Will Carry You Home shows Gnade's wayward American protagonist and his English friends looking for bright moments and celebration in the face of an uncertain future. This quick, lyrical road novel is recommended for anyone who feels lost in the modern age and wants more from life for themselves and for those they love most.

Piebald "We Are The Only Friends We Have"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772576
STREET DATE: 01/03/25
CAT#: IOD-67
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Now on vinyl for the first time in over 20 years, Piebald’s “We Are The Only Friends We Have” has earned its place as one of the most notable and iconic emo albums of the era. Completely remastered for vinyl by Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Quicksand). Completely reconstructed artwork created from negatives of the original photo shoot, and includes a retrospective essay written by the band. Originally produced by Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr).

If you were to look up the word "piebald" in the dictionary, you’d learn that it means “having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white.” But if you were to ask any of their loyal fans, they’d probably refer to “Piebald” as one of their favorite bands of all time—a hard-to-describe, genre-less, energetic four-piece known for their raw, matter-of-fact lyrics, infectious hooks, fun live shows, and their penchant for doing everything on their own terms. And this year, Piebald turns 30!

Piebald was founded in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1994 by Travis Shettel (vocals/guitar/keys) and Aaron Stuart (guitar/vocals). Through Andover High School friends and siblings, Jon Sullivan (drums) and Andrew Bonner (bass) were added to complete the original lineup. In a time before cell phones, Spotify, or even Napster, Piebald became an integral part of the same indie, post-hardcore music scene of the Merrimack Valley that birthed musical monsters Cave-In and Converge.

On February 19, 2002, Piebald released their critically acclaimed third album, We Are the Only Friends We Have. Now joined by Luke Garro on drums, the band embarked on the most thrilling stage of their career. National radio airplay of singles “American Hearts” and “Just a Simple Plan” and tours with the likes of Minus the Bear, Glassjaw, Hey Mercedes, RX Bandits, Saves the Day, and New Found Glory led to more mainstream success and helped birth a cult following.

Piebald became recognized as “one of the most dependably fun bands of the late '90s/early '00s emo touring circuit,” and “kings of sing-alongs,” led by Shettel, who “crafted lyrics that could weave between intensely autobiographical, sociopolitical, and sarcastic.”

The band initially called it quits in 2008 but reformed in 2016 to celebrate the digital re-release of their catalog, and they haven’t looked back. Since their reformation, Piebald has toured with Dashboard Confessional, The Movielife, and Weakened Friends, reinstated their annual holiday shows, and graced the stages of festivals such as Boston Calling, Riot Fest, Furnace Fest, and Wrecking Ball.

Now, Piebald has teamed up with Iodine Recordings to remaster, repackage, and re-release their long out-of-print catalog, and there has even been talk of new music. The impact of Piebald on the alternative music scene is undeniable, and their legacy continues to inspire a new generation of musicians and fans. A toast to 30 years of Piebald!

TRACK LISTING:
01. King of the Road
02. Just a Simple Plan
03. American Hearts
04. Long Nights
05. Fear and Loathing on Cape Cod
06. The Monkey Versus the Robot
07. Karate Chops for Everyone but Us
08. Rich People Can Breed
09. It's Going to Get Worse Before it Gets Better
10. The Stalker
11. Look, I Just Don't Like You
12. Sex Sells and (Unfortunately) I'm Buying

MARKETING POINTS:

• Iconic Emo/Indie Album on Vinyl for the First time in 23 years!
• Highly sought after out-of-print album.
• Produced by Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr, Hole).
• Remastered for vinyl by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Joyce Manor, Quicksand)
• Completely reconstructed artwork using original photographs and negatives, with expanded visuals.
• Includes a retrospective essay by the band.
• Piebald is celebrating 30 years together as a band!

FOR FANS OF:
Hot Rod Circuit, Lifetime, Braid, Jawbreaker

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Si Dios Quiere "No Angels"

LP - $18.15
STREET DATE: 12/20/24
CAT#: NMZ077v
LABEL: New Morality Zine

"No Angels" is the debut LP from Chicago South Side hardcore up-and-comers SI DIOS QUIERE. Originally formed in 2020 by guitarist Christian Guajardo and drummer Ricardo Velazquez, SI DIOS QUIERE solidified its lineup in late 2022 when Ozzy Jimenez took over vocal duties. With guitarist Roberto Velazquez and bassist Louie Flores rounding out the band, they released a two-song promo in summer 2023 that showcased a more defined sound compared to their earlier work. The band has been working hard to build a strong presence in their local scene and is now poised for a national breakout.

"No Angels" showcases the band's tough-as-nails approach to songwriting, blending raw aggression with a strong sense of pride and community. Drawing inspiration from bands like MADBALL and ROTTING OUT, with hints of death metal and hip hop, SI DIOS QUIERE delivers a fierce mix of heavy rhythms and a gritty, powerful delivery. With various guest spots adding to its intensity, the LP balances relentless energy with themes of resilience and authenticity -- keeping it real in true hardcore fashion.

TRACK LISTING:
01. FOOL'S GOLD
02. ROLL THE DICE
03. NO ANGELS
04. ESSENCE OF SURVIVAL
05. TRUE BLUE
06. SACRIFICIO
07. DREAMS LIKE GLASS
08. STREETS OF VENGEANCE
09. UN DÍA MÁS

MARKETING POINTS:

• West Coast tour with Barrio Slam

FOR FANS OF:
Madball, Never Ending Game, Rotting Out, Biohazard

Fake Eyes "Saccharine Scream"

LP - $17.90
STREET DATE: 12/13/24
CAT#: SDR-130
LABEL: Sunday Drive

"Saccharine Scream" is an LP that almost didn't see the light of day. Written and recorded around 2020--2021, it features some of Fake Eyes' best songs to date. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the record was temporarily shelved until early 2024, when the band revisited it with renewed determination to release it and return to performing and writing.

Throughout the ten tracks, Paul Vuksanovich, Grey Peters, Alexa Finley, and Stephanie Wesner craft a cohesive and dynamic record. Vocally, Paul is in top form. The mix showcases vocals more prominently than any previous Fake Eyes EP, with Paul delivering rhythmic hooks on nearly every song, complemented by thoughtful, often poetic lyrics.

Sonically, Fake Eyes build upon the foundation established in their earlier records--drawing inspiration from bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Hum--while achieving a more layered, expansive sound. This evolution is particularly evident on standout tracks like "Butterfly Boy" and "Never Speak."

The album closes with "An Astronaut Song," an atmospheric piece with a hint of twang. It's a distinctive finale that the band executes masterfully, rounding off the record in an unexpected yet fitting manner.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Understated
02. Saccharine Scream
03. Losing Skin
04. Never Speak
05. Inside the Dream Life
06. Faulty by Design
07. Brood Over You
08. Scathed
09. Butterfly Boy
10. An Astronaut Song

MARKETING POINTS:

• Debut album on Sunday Drive

FOR FANS OF:
Hum, Sunny Day Real Estate, Smashing Pumpkins

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Kowloon Walled City "Gambling on the Richter Scale"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: December 13, 2024
CAT#: VIS020
LABEL: Persistent Vision

In the world of heavy music, few bands embrace dynamics and negative space like Oakland, CA’s Kowloon Walled City. Since forming 17 years ago, the band has increasingly refined its deconstructed approach to noise rock, math rock, and sludge.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Persistent Vision is proud to present a much needed reissue of Kowloon Walled City’s first album, "Gambling on the Richter Scale". Initially released in 2009, the album laid the groundwork for a series of subsequent albums over the years including Container Ships, Grievances, and Piecework, released via labels such as Neurot Recordings, Gilead Media, and Brutal Panda Records.

This early album is a snapshot of the band’s sound in a much dirtier, noisier, sludgier environment. Kowloon Walled City have always been a band focused on tone and atmosphere with their unique style of heaviness, and the very intentional grit on this album shows another face to a band that has grown to embrace a cleaner, overdriven sound in recent years.

Gambling on the Richter Scale was recorded and mixed by guitarist/vocalist Scott Evans, whose engineering work includes Sumac, Great Falls, Old Man Gloom, and many others. The record comes packaged in a full color matte finish jacket with two color vinyl variants, Ice Blue & Black Galaxy and Violet & Black Galaxy, each limited to 150 copies.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Annandale
02. Diabetic Feet
03. Clockwork
04. Sleep Debt
05. Paper Houses
06. Gambling on the Richter Scale
07. Bone Loss
08. More Like the Shit Factory

MARKETING POINTS:

• Out of print for several years, this reissue coincides with the 15 year anniversary of the album.
• Kowloon Walled City will be touring the US east coast and southeast supporting SUMAC in early December 2024. They are already working on plans for 2025 including a performance at Prepare the Ground Festival in Toronto with Kylesa, Khanate, Steve Von Till, and more.
• Previous touring history with Neurosis, YOB, Metz, Rid of Me, Jay Jayle, and others.

FOR FANS OF: Neurosis, KEN Mode, Godflesh, Chat Pile

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Underdark "Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re​-​Entry"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $9.60
STREET DATE: 12/13/24
CAT#: CRR234
LABEL: Church Road

While still utilising a dreamlike and heavy mixture of black-metal, post-metal and shoegaze, Underdark's debut album also packs a renewed punch alongside a ferocity and intensity matched only by the innovative and engaging song structures.

Recorded & mixed with Misha Herring at Holy Mountain Studio (40 Watt Sun, Inhuman Nature, Idles, Spiritualised, Puppy) & mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering (Emma Ruth Rundle, Southern Lord Records, Power Trip, Mizmor), the album captures five tracks of intense & emotional progressive compositions, not limited by genre to create a tidal wave of sound; that shift in emotions, drowning you between sections of crushing blast beats and ear splitting vocals to blissful, atmospheric soundscapes that engulf you within them.

Lyrically the album covers personal issues such as addiction & psychosis, to inhumane border control & the shameless exploitation of the lower classes at the hands of landlords.

The band comment, 'despite numerous setbacks, pandemic related and otherwise, we're honoured to be working with some of the finest independent labels in their respective regions to realise a vision many years in the making. Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-entry is the sum of our efforts in that time, we put everything we have into this record.'

TRACK LISTING:
01. Qeres
02. Our Bodies Burn Bright On Re-Entry
03. Coyotes
04. With Ashen Hands Around Our Throats
05. Skeleton Queen

MARKETING POINTS:

• Recorded & mixed with Misha Herring at Holy Mountain Studio (40 Watt Sun, Inhuman Nature, Idles, Spiritualised, Puppy)
• Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering (Emma Ruth Rundle, Southern Lord Records, Power Trip, Mizmor)

FOR FANS OF:
Deafheaven, Svalbard

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Further Seems Forever "Hide Nothing"

LP - $18.15
LP UPC: 724399772590
STREET DATE: 12/6/24
CAT#: IOD-68
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

The classic emo/indie-rock album from Florida's Further Seems Forever is back in print for the first time in 20 years. Featuring the late Jon Bunch (Sense Field) on vocals, the 20th Anniversary Edition was repackaged and remastered with a deluxe gatefold jacket and a retrospective essay about the making of the album. Also includes three bonus acoustic tracks recorded in 2004. Available on vinyl from Iodine Recordings and select indie retailers.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Light Up Ahead
02. Hide Nothing
03. Already Gone
04. Someone You Know
05. Make It A Part
06. All Rise
07. Call On My Life
08. Lead The Way
09. Bleed
10. For All We Know
11. Bleed [Acoustic]
12. Light Up Ahead [Acoustic]
13. Make It A Part / All Rise [Acoustic]

MARKETING POINTS:

• 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of this iconic record
• Classic Emo/Indie Rock Album Originally Released on Tooth and Nail Records
• Features the late Jon Bunch (Sense Field) on vocals
• Completely remastered for vinyl by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden
• Includes three unreleased bonus tracks of acoustic recordings w/ Jon Bunch
• Out of print on vinyl since the original release, in high demand and hard to find
• Completely updated artwork, in a gatefold layout
• Includes a retrospective commentary written by Jonah Bayer (Alternative Press) with notes from the band and other friends (Chris Carrabba, Tom Mullen, and James Wisner)
• Select tour dates planned this fall to support the release

FOR FANS OF:
Dashboard Confessional, The Movielife, Sense Field

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