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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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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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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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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State Faults "Clairvoyant"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772644
STREET DATE: 11/22/24
CAT#: IOD-01 LABEL: Iodine Recordings

State Faults is a post-hardcore band from Northern California. Formed in early 2010, the group immediately began writing and recording music for what would become their debut EP, Head In The Clouds. The EP quickly spread through word of mouth and the band began to cultivate a devoted following.

In April of 2012 State Faults signed to North Carolina based indie label Tiny Engines and released their first full length record Desolate Peaks. After touring on the strength of the LP for the better part of a year, the band began preparing new material for their follow up record. They were picked up by No Sleep Records in 2013 and immediately entered the studio with bay area producer Jack Shirley to work on their sophomore LP Resonate/Desperate which they would release following their first full U.S. tour.

Two years after touring on the success of Resonate/Desperate with bands including The Saddest Landscape, State Faults entered a hiatus in 2015. Over the next four years, they would begin quietly compiling music for their third record. In January of 2019 the band returned to The Atomic Garden Studios with producer Jack Shirley and completed work on this their third LP, Clairvoyant.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Dreamcatcher, Pt. II
02. Planetary
03. Moon Sign Gemini
04. Sacrament
05. Olive Tree
06. Sleeplessness
07. Clairvoyant
08. Baptism
09. Funeral Teeth
10. Contaminature
11. Cemetery Lights

MARKETING POINTS:

• Recorded with Jack Shirley at the atomic garden
• Limited Red 180 gram vinyl

FOR FANS OF:
Birds In Row, Caspian, Deafheaven

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Gatherers "Massalette/Sick, Sad Heart"

7" EP - $7.00
LP UPC: 724399772705
STREET DATE: 11/22/24
CAT#: IOD-X02
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Brazen in their delivery of raw expression and brutally honest, Gatherers have never been a band that shy away from exposing weakness and vulnerability in their music and in their unbridled lyricism that has always driven the band's emotional core.

Combined with the ever-impressive songwriting ability that successfully blends hard-hitting melodic hardcore with rock elements and ethereal richly textured atmosphere, Gatherers developed a unique identity for themselves within the scene.

Gatherers still brings to their new EP much a part of this melodic hardcore style that they always did so well, but beyond that, now with a far more deep and cohesive musical experience. Whole though maintaining their familiar abrasive edge, a distinct boost in personal and artistic confidence elevates this effort far above its predecessor, resulting in an extremely emotional experience from beginning to end. Aching and explosives vocals, sad dual guitar parts, stronger production, and a unique song structure contributing much more variety as a result, a constantly surprising and unrelenting in remarkable emotional outpour.

"NJ post-hardcore band Gatherers really swing for the fences on this one. It recalls Deftones and Glassjaw and it’s got the perfect mix of big hooks, harsh aggression, and crystal-clear production needed to really deliver on what Gatherers are going for.” - Brooklyn Vegan

TRACK LISTING:
01. Massalette
02. Sick, Sad Heart

FOR FANS OF:
Glassjaw, Departures, The Cold Harbour

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Shai Hulud "Just Can't Hate Enough"

12" EP - $14.00
12" EP UPC: 603111812014
STREET DATE: 11/08/25
CAT#: IOD-74
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Enter, for your enjoyment - whether in auditory delight or abject derision, our collaboration with Iodine Recordings who proudly present (or so we hope) our new EP: Just Can't Hate Enough X 2 - Plus Other Hate Songs.

Just Can't Hate Enough X 2 bridges the gap between Shai Hulud's 2013 album "Reach Beyond The Sun" and whatever the next one will be called. On full lengths we like to write varied songs and broaden our musical parameters; here, we just raged. Short, fast, pissed. More MDC than Opeth, though we love both and sound like neither.

Lyrically, as always, we try to isolate aspects of humanity we find regressive and counterproductive to mass wellbeing; analyzing bits of "profound hatred" we're always spouting off about. The original songs this time around deal with valuing reason, and the negativity often reaped by those who champion uncomfortable truths; the unfortunate and seemingly inevitable hardening of human hearts; and the importance of communication, and how its avoidance breeds contempt.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Sincerely Hated
02. Colder Than The Cold World
03. The Fucking Silence- Or: How Hates The Heat
04. A Profound Hatred Of Man
05. Just Can't Hate Enough (Originally by A Chorus of Disapproval)
06. Just Can't Hate Enough (Originally by Sheer Terror)
07. Blaze Some Hate (Originally by Excel)
08. Hate, Myth, Muscle, Etiquette (Originally by Propagandhi)

MARKETING POINTS:

• New collection of songs from metal-core legends Shai Hulud.
• Features four new songs and four covers with songs about “Hate” from: Chorus of Disapproval, Sheer Terror, Excel, and Propagandhi.
• Available on limited color vinyl, with a silkscreened B-Side.

FOR FANS OF:
Bane, Terror, Zao, Modern Life is War

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Various Artists "Fest 22 Compilation"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772668
STREET DATE: 10/25/24
CAT#: IOD-77
LABEL: Iodine

In celebration of the 22nd annual FEST in Gainesville, FL, Sell The Heart Records have partnered with Iodine Recordings to produce a new FEST compilation (the 3rd edition) featuring 15 artists performing at this year's event. The diverse lineup features bands from all across the festival lineup, including some exclusive tracks from the likes of: Candy Hearts, Apes of the State, The Dopamines, The Raging Nathans, Teens in Trouble, Sleave, Rad Owl, Rebuilder, Best Ex, Omnigone and more.

TRACK LISTING:
01. The Dopamines - Save Your Beers
02. Rad Owl - Funny Papers
03. Apes of the State - Toothache (Live)
04. Crossed Keys - Notebooks (Hope For The Hopeless)
05. Teens In Trouble - Brave (Live)
06. Bear Away - Gimme All Your Loathin'
07. Candy Hearts - What You Want
08. Rebuilder - Malcolm, Go
09. Spells (featuring Stephanie Byrne) - Don't Tell Me Anything
10. The Raging Nathans - Gone But Not Forgotten
11. Sleave - In Escrow
12. Porch Coffin - Makes You Cool
13. Tiny Stills - Getting Good At Feeling Nothing
14. Omnigone - Division
15. Best Ex - Cut Me Out

MARKETING POINTS:

• Limited one time pressing
• Featuring rare or unreleased tracks from 15 bands performing at FEST 22
• Benefit for Feed The Scene

FOR FANS OF:
Rebuilder, Best Ex, Candy Hearts

Onelinedrawing “Scan Anxiety”

7"EP - $7.00
7"EP UPC: 724399772651
STREET DATE: 10/11/24
CAT#: IOD-76
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Jonah Matranga has been making music for over 30 years. A prolific artist, he has become an enduring institution in the scene with a devoted fan base, rich lineage, and varied career that has straddled the line between the underground and mainstream.

Jonah has always written from the heart and performed in an intimate way that few others have accomplished. This is most apparent in Jonah’s solo and collaborative project Onelinedrawing. “Scan Anxiety was written for someone in a desperate situation. I don't know what Chinese Satellites was written about, but it feels similar somehow. If these songs find you feeling overwhelmed and help you through to a more serene place, that's what they were meant to do.” Scan Anxiety features the original song of the same name and a cover of Chinese Satellite by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst with artwork by Kevin of 7 Seconds.

"I've loved making unique recordings for decades now, and that's how Scan Anxiety started. Some people were putting together a collection of songs for their friend who was going through cancer, and they asked me to be part of it … I just fell in love with the song, and wanted it in the world one way or another. Even though it was written about someone else's story, it became really personal for me. Chinese Satellite started as a unique recording too, it's just a gorgeous tune with a haunting lyric. I'll sing any song like that forever, whether I wrote it or not. I hope that Phoebe, Conor, and Marshall dig it."

TRACK LISTING:
01. Scan Anxiety
02. Chinese Satellite

MARKETING POINTS:

• Two new recordings by Jonah Matranga of FAR, New End Original and Gratitude
• Features a cover of 'Chinese Satellite' by Phoebe Bridgers
• Original artwork by Kevin of 7 Seconds

FOR FANS OF:
Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Iron & Wine, The Decemberists

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Audio Karate "Lady Melody"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772613
STREET DATE: 9/27/24
CAT#: IOD-72
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Iodine Recordings is proud to present the 20th anniversary edition of 'Lady Melody' on limited colored vinyl. This deluxe edition of the classic California Punk record has been completely remastered for vinyl by Jason Livermore at Blasting Room Studios and includes all new artwork and a retrospective by the band and Bill Stevenson (Descendents, ALL).

In 2001 four Mexican American kids from the suburbs of East LA came together to form Audio Karate, their unique mix of melodic, emotional punk rock made it difficult to place them in any one genre but it also garnered a legion of fans. Their knack for writing infectiously catchy songs with deeply personal lyrics caught the attention of Kung Fu Records who signed them in 2001 alongside bands like Blink-182 and Tsunami Bomb.

Audio Karate spent the early 2000s touring heavily and sharing stages with bands like NOFX, The Ataris and Face to Face among many Vans Warped Tour appearances. Their first studio album "Space Camp" was met with much acclaim from critics and fans and featured frequently on MTV and Fuse TV.

Their follow up album "Lady Melody" was produced by Bill Stevenson of the Descendents and straddled pop-punk convention and technical oddity, with unique key changes and riffs that seemed to sound "wrong" while sounding gloriously right. Even Stevenson wondered how they did it, marveling at times during their recording sessions: "Technically, this shouldn't work."

Stevenson says "Lady Melody will always mark a special point in time for me. We had so much fun together during the Pre-Production, and then during the recording! I love this band so much, and it has been such a great pleasure getting to know each of them. Jesus Is Alive and Well and Living In Mexico is one of my favorite songs to have ever produced."

TRACK LISTING:
01. Jesus Is Alive And Well (And Living In Mexico)
02. Party At The Lexington Queen
03. Hey Maria
04. Ms. Foreign Friendly
05. A Whole Lotta Weight
06. Catch And Release
07. Gypsyqueen
08. Lady Melody
09. Aim To Please
10. Get What You Deserve Inc.
11. Who Brings A Knife To A Gun Fight?

MARKETING POINTS:

• 20th anniversary reissue of Lady Melody
• Remastered for vinyl by Jason Livermore at Blasting Room Studios
• Includes all new artwork by Jeff Caudill and a retrospective by the band and Bill Stevenson (Descendents, ALL)

FOR FANS OF:
Descendents, Jawbreaker, The Lawrence Arms

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Candy Hearts "You Could Be Anyone (Rarities 2010–2016)"

CASSETTE - $8.00
CASSETTE UPC: 724399772637
STREET DATE: 9/13/24
CAT#: IOD-73
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Candy Hearts were a New Jersey based pop punk band formed at the tail end of the 00's and fronted by singer-songwriter Mariel Loveland. Best described as empathetic tragedies channeled through '90s alternative-soaked pop-rock, Candy Hearts did downtrodden and heavily introspective sentiments with bubbly, hook-filled inclinations like no other.

Their sophomore LP 'All The Ways You Let Me Down' was produced by Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory) and ranked by Billboard as one of the best pop albums of 2014.
Although they toured with pop punk heavyweights like Set It Off, Real Friends and The Story So Far as well as some stints on Vans Warped Tour, Candy Hearts have always aimed for ' Taylor Swift meets the Breeders'.

'You Could Be Anyone' is a collection of B-sides and rarities from 2010-2016, marking the 10 year anniversary of 'All The Ways You Let Me Down'. Mastered By Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden, 'You Could Be Anyone' is limited to 100 cassettes in purple tint. Candy Hearts will be reuniting to mark the anniversary at Fest in Gainesville this October. Although a decade has passed the message is still as clear and honest as possible to both fans and themselves. "I've always wanted this band to be completely true to ourselves," Loveland says, "That's just what our band has always been about."

TRACK LISTING:
01. In & Out (Acoustic)
02. Anything
03. Last Summer
04. What You Want
05. Hiding From My Friends
06. I Want You
07. Tongue Tied (Acoustic)
08. Flashers Flashing
09. Cracks Beneath Closed Doors
10. Top Of Our Lungs (Acoustic)
11. Something's Missing (Acoustic)
12. February 4th (Demo)
13. Maybe
14. Brooklyn Bridge (Acoustic)
15. Red Balloon
16. Things We Hate
17. Size of the Moon

MARKETING POINTS:

• Collection of B-sides and rarities from Candy Hearts
• Remastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden
• Candy Hearts are reuniting for the 10th anniversary of 'All The Ways You Let Me Down' at Fest #22 in October

FOR FANS OF:
Lemuria, Paramore, Mixtapes

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Her Head's On Fire "Strange Desires"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772507
STREET DATE: 7/19/2024
CAT#: IOD-62
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

"Strangeness is a necessary ingredient in beauty." - French Poet, Charles Baudelaire.

Her Head's On Fire is a fierce quartet with an impressive pedigree (Garrison, Small Brown Bike, The Bomb, and Saves the Day) serving up heart-seeking post-hardcore and emotive rock with enlivening riffs and melodies. The indie rock supergroup offers their strangeness to beauty with Strange Desires, their sophomore effort and follow-up to their debut, College Rock & Clove Cigarettes.

Strange Desires deepens and expands on their first release. It has moments reminiscent of late 80s New Wave, early 90s indie, and post-hardcore peppered with poetic oddities that make the band's music memorable.

From the gauntlet-throw of an opener "Cuts" through the swaggering sneer of "Aren't I the Champion" to closer "The Rain," this record is full of intentional sidewinders--smart, literate songs about the most primal feelings and experiences we share as humans.

In some ways, this increased heft is emotional. The aforementioned track, "The Rain," is rooted in both the tragic 2021 passing of guitarist Jeff Dean's friend and Planes Mistaken for Stars vocalist/guitarist Gared O'Donnell as well as the death of vocalist Sid Jagger's father.

In other ways, it is sonic. Legendary producer John Agnello (Jawbox, Son Volt, Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr) mixed the record, Jeff Dean recorded it, and Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Bob Mould, Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters) co-produced it along with the band. The result is a captivating indie rock wall of sound from start to finish.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Cuts
02. You're Nothing
03. Aren't I The Champion
04. Addicts and Habits
05. Better Men Than Me
06. Strange Desires
07. Why Are We Alone
08. Ruination
09. While You Sleep
10. The Rain

MARKETING POINTS:

• Sophomore album from NY's Her Head's on Fire
• Produced by Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Bob Mould, Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters)
• Mixed by John Agnello (Jawbox, Son Volt, Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr)
• Features members of: Small Brown Bike, Saves the Day, Garrison, and The Bomb
• US, EU, UK Tours scheduled for Spring and Summer 2024
• Appearances at FEST (Florida) and Booze Cruise Fest (Germany)

FOR FANS OF:
Superchunk, Samiam, Dinosaur Jr, Jawbox

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Love Letter "Everyone Wants Something Beautiful"

LP - $17.25 / Cassette - $8.00
LP UPC: 724399772521
CASSETTE UPC: 724399772538
STREET DATE: 6/28/24
CAT#: IOD-63
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

New England has always served as a breeding ground for some of the most passionate and heartfelt voices in hardcore. Featuring members of Verse and Defeater, Love Letter are the latest powerhouse to join this esteemed lineage.

Everyone Wants Something Beautiful is an open window into insecurity and self-awareness. It is a deep-dive into generational trauma, its different forms, and the ways it can be projected onto others. We share a commitment to crafting music that is honest and powerful--that reflects our friendships, views, and shared musical journey over two decades. We believe every note and word must carry meaning and purpose. The musical vision for this record was to create a compelling backdrop for captivating and emotional storytelling. It's honest, mature, and carries deep personal meaning for each member.

Guitarist Jay Maas (Defeater) has also produced countless records for other bands at Getaway Recordings in Massachusetts, including Bane, Counterparts, Title Fight and more. After being behind the scenes on so many quintessential records, Maas is back at the helm. "Having produced records for two decades now I've had the chance to work with thousands of artists, I'm grateful that this was my opportunity to pull together some of my favorite people who also happen to be extremely talented musicians."

Maas tapped fellow founding member of Defeater, Andrew Reitz, to play drums along with guitarist Matthew Spence and fellow engineer and bassist Dave Alcan. The result is high-octane instrumentation paired with the poignant yet biting lyrics and vocals of Quinn Murphy (VERSE).

The debut LP's first single "Misanthropic Holiday or Vacation" sounds like both warning and indictment, exploring ways we are expected to deal with the human condition in modern society. It seems to blur the lines of perseverance and begrudged surrender, crescendoing into a cathartic release that makes one feel both possessed and furious. It's hard to stay sitting by the end of it.

There's a notable freedom in the band's songwriting, and their desire to push the limits of where heartfelt, emotive and heavy music can go is apparent with every note and word. Matched by a charged live show, Love Letter is sure to turn heads of fans of hardcore, post-hardcore, screamo and beyond. Everyone Wants Something Beautiful is available for pre-order now.

TRACK LISTING:
01. New Anthemic
02. Wellness Checks and Dead Friends
03. Misanthropic Holiday or Vacation
04. Popular Memes
05. Unhousing Projects
06. Settlements
07. Meds & Taxes
08. Debilitating Self Doubt And The Will To Use It
09. Late Stage Harm Reduction
10. Panic Disordinary

MARKETING POINTS:

• Debut Full Length From Boston Melodic Hardcore Band
• Ex-Members of Verse and Defeater
• Full Pr Campaign via Atom Splitter (Hatebreed, Alexisonfire, Etc)
• Full Radio Campaign via Pirate! Radio Promotion
• Produced by Jay Maas at Getaway Recording (Defeater, Bane, Title Fight, Citizen)
• Mastered by Dave Mcnair (Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Helmet)
• Upcoming Shows With: Further Seems Forever and Crime in Stereo

FOR FANS OF:
Defeater, Verse, Modern Life Is War, American Nightmare

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DROUGHT "EP"

7"EP - $7.00
7" UPC NUMBER: 724399772545
STREET DATE: 6/14/24
CAT#: IOD-65
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

DROUGHT believes a better world is possible. The Bay Area band pulls inspiration from their personal lives and the spaces they inhabit, harkening back to the intimate DIY spaces where communities are built and confessional songwriting meets crowds that take part in their emotional catharsis. Their spirited performances have fostered new fans across the West Coast.

The quintet hardcore veterans formed in 2022, pulling from their diverse musical influences and ethnic identities to push a familiar sound in new directions. Although some members spent over a decade away from music, DROUGHT pulls no punches on their debut “EP,” which they recorded with Ryan Ellery (Mom Jeans, Self Defense Family).

“EP” explores the struggles of loss and the rites of adulthood in increasingly precarious times. They wrote “Oh Javelin,” for instance, while guitarist RJ Rabe was battling cancer and drummer Ray Avila’s father was ill, grappling with the existential question of how we spend our short lives.

Upon digital release in 2023, the three-track EP turned more than a few heads with its familiar-yet-wholly-new stylings perfect for fans of bands like Touché Amoré, Piano Becomes the Teeth, and mewithoutYou. Now DROUGHT will be releasing a 7” pressing of “EP” on Iodine Recordings for the first time later this year.

“When I was young, nothing felt more comforting than playing a record, poring over the liner notes and feeling less alone,” says vocalist Viggy Ram. “And while releasing it digitally was exciting, it felt fleeting. When someone gets a record or goes to a show, you're actually giving your art to them—the ephemeral becomes real. With this vinyl release, we hope these songs keep you company when you need them to.”

"With a sonic palette pulling from both classic screamo and post-hardcore, Drought are clearly aiming to capture a certain spirit." - No Echo

TRACK LISTING:

1. MacArthur Station
2. Consequential Love
3. Oh, Javelin!

MARKETING POINTS:

• Debut EP from Bay Area Post-Hardcore band
• Limited edition vinyl release
• Previous Shows with: Jeromes Dream, City of Caterpillar, Vs Self
• Writing full length record for 2025

FOR FANS OF:
Touché Amoré, Pianos Become the Teeth, La Dispute, Title Fight

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Hassan I Sabbah "Untitled"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772552
STREET DATE: 9/13/24
CAT#: IOD-50
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Hassan I Sabbah was a short lived, yet legendary, Emo-Violence band that originated during a chance meeting of its core members in 1999 in Boston, MA who shared a love for bands like Heroin and Mohinder. Featuring members of Puritan, Prevail, and Forcefedglass, to name a few, the band started when Fall of Leningrad bassist Ryan Daniels met Tommy Davis. The lineup was rounded out by drummer Mike Justain and then sixteen year-old Forcefedglass guitarist Zac Davis, eventually coming to rest with Chad Pfeiffer of Puritan on vocals.

Existing for less than a year, Hassan I Sabbah canceled, or vanished, from more shows than they actually played and ended without ever releasing a full album - yet the ink they left in the ledger of New England Hardcore persists. They found their way to many basements and VFW halls coming up alongside and playing with genre defining bands such as Orchid, Jeromes Dream, American Nightmare, Saetia, and PG.99. There were more stories and tales of the band's shows than there were recorded songs. Their influence and live performances were chaotic, powerful and the stuff of messageboard lore. After disappearing at the end of 2000, some members would go on to play in bands such as Unearth, The Red Chord and Madball.

'Untitled' serves as the defining document of Hassan I Sabbah, archiving all of the known recordings, photographs, and show posters, which took years to find and collect. This complete discography includes their self-titled EP produced by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studio, the split with Usurp Synapse, their track from Ghost in the Gears (Iodine Compilation), and a demo recording of "Not So In Tune With Shells". The first four tracks were also remixed and remastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Deafheaven, Loma Prieta). The release is complete with a 12-page retrospective zine with thoughts and reflections from the band on their short history and is accompanied by photographs and poster art.

Although they were only active from October 1999 through August of 2000, the legacy of Hassan I Sabbah is a lasting one.

TRACK LISTING:
01. A Shell of a Wooden Box
02. Watching The Eyes Of Someone Lying
03. Not So In Tune With Shells
04. I Carry Night Under My Arms
05. Yella Son, Cold Mourning
06. A Horse Never Goes Heartless
07. Fuck The Thinking That They're Living Some
08. Cut Fixed With Mud
09. Not So In Tune With Shells (Demo)

MARKETING POINTS:

• Complete Discography from emo-violence pioneers from 1999-2000
• Includes a 12 page retrospective zine with photos and poster art
• Featuring members of: Forcefedglass, Puritan/ Unearth, The Red Chord, Madball
• Originally recorded by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studio
• Remixed and remastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Gouge Away) at The Atomic Garden

FOR FANS OF:
Orchid, Jeromes Dream, pg.99, Mohinder, Heroin

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Onelinedrawing "Sketchbook"

2xLP - $19.40
2xLP UPC: 724399772477
STREET DATE: 5/10/24
CAT#: IOD-57
LABEL: Iodine

Jonah Matranga has been making music for over 30 years. A prolific artist, he has become an enduring institution in the scene with a devoted fan base, rich lineage, and varied music career. Jonah has often straddled the line between the underground and mainstream. He's worked with indie labels like Jade Tree and majors such as Atlantic, having fronted the bands FAR, NEW END ORIGINAL, and GRATITUDE.

His music has influenced bands from Deftones to Blink-182, and he was there for emo and post-hardcore giants in their earliest beginnings--taking bands such as Thursday and Dashboard Confessional on tour. Simply put, the scene cannot be separated from Jonah's art.

Jonah has always written from the heart and performed in an intimate way that few others have accomplished. From basements to massive festivals, he brings the same energy to them all: raw honesty and an ability to make every show unique and personal. This is most apparent in Jonah's solo and collaborative project ONELINEDRAWING. Jonah's solo performance has always been about connecting with fans in an intimate setting, where they often perform with only a guitar and R2D2 sidekick.

Sketchbook is the latest release from ONELINEDRAWING, featuring a collection of songs from Jonah's early solo years, 1999 - 2001. The album features originals and renditions of the likes of 7 Seconds and Jawbox, as well as the Sensefield split honoring the late Jon Bunch
(Sensefield / Further Seems Forever). The LP also includes liner notes and zine by Norman Brannon (Texas is the Reason / New End Original).

Sketchbook exists as both a time capsule and thank you letter to fans and music itself--a combination of the period in which Jonah first embarked on his solo journey and a celebration of the vitality that music and community not only affords him but all of us.

"Onelinedrawing, is a diarist at heart, both in his music and in his daily life, and, man, does he ever rip his heart out and show it to you in his songs. A loose, free-roaming approach to confessional songwriting that pushes his music well beyond the normal sad singer/songwriter clichés." -- PITCHFORK

TRACK LISTING:
01. Better Than This
02. 15,000
03. Aeroplanes
04. Breathless
05. 14 - 41
06. Tides
07. Savory
08. Crush On Everyone
09. Got My List
10. Laugh, Fall, Or The Road
11. The Big Parade
12. My Little Relief
13. Pollyanna
14. Tricky
15. Wings
16. Disco Manifesto
17. Engage
18. Mer-Kat
19. Be Real
20. Always
21. A-L-L-Y-S-O-N
22. N,C,A
23. Oh, I'm So Lucky
24. Bye, Jon

MARKETING POINTS:

• Jonah Matranga of Far, New End Original, Gratitude
• Collection of Classic Songs from 1999-2001
• First Time on Vinyl
• Includes 12-Page Zine Written by Norman Brannon (Anti-Matter Zine, Texas Is the Reason)
• Full PR Campaign Via Atom Splitter (Refused, Coheed & Cambria)
• Spring US Tour and Summer EU Tour

FOR FANS OF:
Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Iron & Wine

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Stretch Arm Strong "The Revealing"

12"EP - $17.25 / CDEP - $8.00
12"EP UPC: 724399772484
CDEP UPC: 724399772491
STREET DATE: 5/10/24
CAT#: IOD-60
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

After nearly two decades, kings of posi-hardcore Stretch Arm Strong are back with a pipebomb of an EP.

Formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 1992, Stretch Arm Strong quickly made a name for themselves in the world of hardcore with their frenetic musicianship and unflinching positivity that crossed boundaries of belief and genre. The band initially went on hiatus in 2008 but made a significant return at Furnace Fest 2021. The festival's energy was palpable, leading the band not only to reconnect with countless friends from shows over the years but also with each other, reminding them of how rewarding playing music in Stretch Arm Strong is.

It was only a matter of time before the question of coming back together to write new music would arise. Recording with Steve Evetts, who was initially slated to produce 1999's "Rituals of Life," turned out to be total kismet. Their combined chemistry shines through, displaying an energy that recalls their heaviest moments as a band. "It was really refreshing to put an exclamation mark on this thing," says guitarist David Sease. "We did it the way we wanted to, had a good time and expressed ourselves." The result of this is The Revealing, a true gem of a record and the model for what can be achieved on an EP.

From the outset, it doesn't sound like any time has passed since Stretch Arm Strong stopped. Opening track "The Mirror" slams forward with total ferocity and youthfulness, showcasing why they're still an important part of the scene. "Still Believe Part III" follows up on previous entries with an absolute crusher, concluding with a monster of a breakdown. On "Take a Stand," Stretch Arm Strong enlists Lou Koller from Sick of It All for a killer guest spot.

With six songs clocking in at under fifteen minutes, the EP's brevity is a testament to the lightning in a bottle Stretch Arm Strong captured by taking the stage once more. No longer being kids and now being full-fledged adults with families and worlds outside of music, the bond between Stretch Arm Strong and their love for playing is a testament to what this music means both for them and the countless listeners that have joined them throughout this time. It's a release that's worthy of the band's exceptional discography, and a record that can only exist with a once-in-a-lifetime friendship and focus that the band has.

TRACK LISTING:
01. The Mirror
02. Illuminating
03. Aspirations
04. Still Believe, Part III
05. Take a Stand (Feat. Sick of It All)
06. A Revealing

MARKETING POINTS:

• Classic hardcore band from South Carolina, one of the most well known of their era!
• First new recording in 20 years!
• Features guest vocals from Lou Koller of Sick of It All
• Produced by Steve Evetts (Deadguy, Lifetime, Snapcase, Hatebreed)
• Mastered by Alan Douches (Converge, Earth Crisis, Dillinger Escape Plan)
• Full PR Campaign and Radio Campaign Planned

FOR FANS OF:
Bane, Comeback Kid, H2O, Shai Hulud, Sick Of It All

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NØ MAN "Glitter and Spit"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $8.00
LP UPC: 724399772453
CD UPC: 724399772460
STREET DATE: 3/29/24
CAT#: IOD-59
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

"Will you die with your eyes open?"

Washington D.C.'s NØ MAN is a necessary and much-needed voice in modern hardcore. Formed in 2017, the four-piece punk band has been alchemizing the personal and the political from the jump. Composed of members from Majority Rule, the band's current aims go hand-in-hand with their past, sonically and thematically.

Their upcoming album Glitter and Spit is the band's third full-length LP, solidifying their furious hardcore into a weapon of a record. Album opener "Eat My Twin" twists and refracts a mid-tempo riff into a sonic hammer, cracking open the record's heaviness to come. Singer Maha Shami has fully come into her own as a frontperson, snarling out the most vicious vocals of her career on "Poison Darts."

As the daughter of refugees, returning home to Palestine included witnessing first-hand the casual atrocities inflicted on her family. Though written before the current conflict's boiling point, Glitter and Spit synthesizes the 70+ years of systemic violence carried out against Palestine and her own lived experiences. From school teachers and classmates telling her Palestine doesn't exist, to being humiliated by soldiers at checkpoints when she visited her family, these many moments fuel the album's lifeblood, coalescing on "Can't Kill Us All."

"They want to silence us," Shami said at a recent benefit show in D.C. "We will be louder. We aren't fucking going anywhere. Because Palestine will never die." Glitter and Spit is a much-needed fire of an album, fueled by the anxieties and anger of the now, erupting in a cathartic inferno.

The band's members Matt Michel (guitar/vocals), Pat Broderick (drums) and Kevin Lamiell (Bass) helped lay the foundation for hardcore and screamo in Majority Rule from 1996 to 2004. Alongside the band, vocalist Maha Shami has been a longtime friend, giving a "cameo" guest vocal performance on Majority Rule's "Packaged Poison" in 2004. When Majority Rule reunited in 2017 to perform multiple benefit shows, it ignited a desire to keep creating, and no one was better equipped to step in as front person than Shami.

Their energy and spirit have brought them together on tour with bands like Portrayal of Guilt, Darkest Hour, FAIM, Entry and more. In 2023 they collaborated with former tourmates and fellow iconoclasts The HIRS Collective on the song "Sweet Like Candy." They've also contributed to Secret Voice's (the label of Touche Amore frontman Jeremy Bolm) compilation Balladeers, Redefined.

Glitter and Spit was recorded and mixed by Matthew Michel at Viva Studio, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Eat my Twin
2. Glitter and Spit
3. Poison Darts
4. Eye Spy
5. God's Neighborhood
6. March of Ides
7. Can't Kill Us All
8. Monument to Pleasure
9. Burning Skulls
10. Damaar

MARKETING POINTS:

• Features ex-members of Majority Rule
• Guest vocals from Kat Lanzillo of FAIM
• Previous touring history w/ Portrayal of Guilt, Darkest Hour, The Hirs Collective, Strike Anywhere, Pg.99, Jeromes Dream, FAIM, and more.
• Previous album "ERASE" listed as one of the Best Punk Records of 2020 by Brooklyn Vegan
• Mastered by Brad Boatright (The Armed, DRAIN, Code Orange, Defeater)

FOR FANS OF:
Gel, Tragedy, Gouge Away, Nausea, Scowl

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Unsufferable "Unsufferable"

7"EP - $7.00
STREET DATE: 3/1/24
CAT#: IOD-55
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

Formed in early 2023, Unsufferable features Robert Fish (108, Ressurection, The Judas Factor, etc.), Dave Buschemeyer (Omen Astra, New Day Rising, Spread the Disease, etc.), and Ryan McInturff (The Fault of Man, Bloodjinn, etc.). Loud, heavy, and unrelenting; Unsufferable creates a soundtrack for the collision of one's aspiration for a free and loving world against the reality of a world seemingly determined to destroy itself and any sense of humanity and compassion that remains.

In the spring of 2023, Unsufferable recorded a 2-song self-titled ep. Enemy of the State offers an unapologetic challenge to those who seek to mandate what a woman can and cannot do with her body. "Picking rights off, one by one, it's easy to feel free until you're the one." stands as a reminder that the assault on a woman's right to choose is but the beginning. The second song, Revisionist, makes the case that, as a society, we cannot heal or prosper until we acknowledge and learn from our blood-soaked history.

Unsufferable recently partnered with Iodine Recordings to release their self-titled EP followed by an LP, which will be recorded over the coming months and released in 2024.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Enemy of the State
2. Revisionist

MARKETING POINTS:

• Featuring Rob Fish of 108 on vocals
• Ex-members of New Day Rising and Bloodjinn
• Debut 2-song EP
• Limited edition color vinyl
• Full PR and Marketing campaign

FOR FANS OF:
108, Unbroken, The Hope Conspiracy, Most Precious Blood

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Bucket Full of Teeth "I / II / III / IV"

2xLP - $18.15
LP UPC: 603111751511
STREET DATE: 2/23/24
CAT#: IOD-26
LABEL Iodine

BUCKET FULL OF TEETH, The Complete Discography.
The avant-grind brainchild from the founding members of Orchid! Formed in 2001 through a shared love of the foundations of Power Violence, Will Killingsworth (ORCHID, AMPERE, NO FAITH, VACCINE) and Brad Wallace (ORCHID, WOLVES, TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR) teamed up with drummer Matt Wilga (CANCER KIDS) and began creating their particular brand of brutal Grindcore and Power Violence that pushes the conventions of heavy music.

TRACK LISTING:

1. It's a Setup
2. Conditioned Response
3. Selective Amnesia
4. These Frequencies Are Ours
5. Self-Induced Coma
6. If Everything Has A Price Then Nothing Has Value
7. Grind In A Tin Can
8. Piss In The I.V.
9. Dreams Of Dead Bosses
10. Sickened
11. Wake Up
12. Standing On Top Of A Mountain
13. Hollow
14. Exit Only
15. Psychosis
16. 23 Reasons to Play Grindcore
17. Coughing Up Wires
18. Empty Dreams
19. Empty Faces
20. Raised on Failure
21. Lost Keys
22. Null
23. Technical Desires
24. Dark Colossus
25. It's Heating Up
26. Listen
27. Here's Your Warning
28. Morizar
29. Fork Tie Response
30. Broadcast
31. Anger of Convenience
32. Basic Delusions
33. 11302
34. Blast For Humanity
35. Imperfect Vibrations
36. Capital Districts & Imprisons
37. The Dream Continues
38. A Morbid Gathering
39. The Path
40. Comfort Made Us Passive
41. Error Is Progress
42. Confessions
43. The Present, Forsaken
44. A Hopeful Sound
45. Embrace The Current Of Time
46. Let Us Resonate

MARKETING POINTS:

• Features the founding members Orchid
• Out of print for over 20 years
• Originally released by Youth Attack Records (Charles Bronson)
• Remastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios

FOR FANS OF:
Spazz, Charles Bronson, Suppression, Naked City, and Fantomas

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