Angel Hair "Insect Immortality"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 783495323099
STREET DATE: 1/12/24
CAT#: 31G137
LABEL: Three One G

Angel Hair began in late 1992 in Boulder, Colorado, and as PunkNews.org described them: "Angel Hair was a five-piece from Colorado whose music would grow to be associated with the chaotic, inventive San Diego scene of the early nineties. Bands such as Heroin, Antioch Arrow, Swing Kids, Clikitat Ikatowi and Mohinder are good reference points, but Angel Hair had a unique intensity that not even their West Coast peers could match." After many changes the lineup solidified in early 1994, issuing a split 7" EP with Bare Minimum on Titanic Records, and touring the west coast. The lineup included guitarists Andy Arahood (Red Sparowes) and Josh Hughes (The VSS, Pleasure Forever, Rabbits, SSOLD), bassist Todd Corbett (Stiffwhiff), drummer Paul Iannacito (Generalissimo), and vocalist Sonny Kay (The VSS, Year Future, Gold Standard Labs). During that tour, they recorded the 4-song Gravity EP with Matt Anderson in Chula Vista, which was released in time for a six week summer tour around the US in 1994. In that time they also released a split EP with The Fisticuffs Bluff on Unleaded Records. In the fall of '94, they traveled to San Diego again to record the "Insect Mortality" 12" which was released on Gravity in May 1995, four months after Angel Hair had broken up. Drummer Paul Iannacito moved away abruptly following a west coast tour over Christmas, and the band, feeling he was irreplaceable, called it quits after a little more than two years. During this time, they toured with peers such as Monsula, Clikatat Ikatowi, Spitboy, Garden Variety, J Church, Bare Minimum, Antioch Arrow, the Yah Mos, the Fucking Angels and the Vicious Ginks.

The band explains of the release: "'Insect Immortality' combines nearly all our previous releases, certainly all the ones worth hearing. Most, however, were recorded by Gravity's Matt Anderson in San Diego in a variety of DIY spaces and setups, none of which would qualify as a studio per se. They were recorded quickly, mixed immediately, and often available on tour less than 2 months later. It was an incredible time in our lives and those recordings really do capture the energy and momentum of what we were creating. But three decades later, after our ears and minds have evolved along with technology, it became evident at some point that all the music we released could be made to sound much better. Thanks to Matt's foresight and diligence, obtaining the original masters wasn't difficult. We handed them over to Pete Lyman, a giant in the mastering world, and our old chum from Boulder, present at the first and last Angel Hair shows and many in between. Pete remixed the tracks from our 12" and most of the EP's from the ground up, and the difference is huge. These songs have never sounded so intense and everyone in the band is very well represented."

"Angel Hair's music has a certain unforgettable quality that places it in the canon of hardcore classics... A vicious, surreal and surprisingly exhilarating maelstrom of San Diego-styled hardcore, and it is certainly one of best (bands) Gravity has put out. This diamond in the rough is highly, highly recommended for fans of chaotic hardcore." --PunkNews.org

TRACK LISTING:

1. Witch Hunt Scene from Star Trek
2. This Stool is Cool
3. Origin of Species
4. Stigmata Martyr
5. The Wax Museum
6. Blood Believe
7. Space Ape
8. Land ov Enchantment
9. New Rocket
10. Crash Course
11. T-Minus Sixty Years
12. Second Cousin
13. Pre-Super Model
14. You Were Ugly But You Got Cute Again
15. Kisses
16. Lazy Eye
17. Bedroom Scene from Communion

MARKETING POINTS:

• This is an anthology of all the bands releases
• Remixed and mastered for the first time

FOR FANS OF:
Drive Like Jehu, Blood Brothers and Orchid

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Wreathe "The Land Is Not An Idle God"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 721352025045
STREET DATE: 1/12/24
CAT#: VIS08
LABEL: Persistent Vision

The debut 12" from London, UK based crust/hardcore band WREATHE. Featuring members of FALL OF EFRAFA, MORROW, and ARBORICIDIO, Wreathe plays dark, brooding and at times, melodic crust with lyrics that act as a call to arms for the defense of nature. Recommended for fans of early Tragedy, Ekkaia, and From Ashes Rise.

Much like the Watership Down inspiration for their previous band Fall of Efrafa, the concept, lyrics and artwork for WREATHE are based on 'The Book Of Venym; An Egalitarian Demonology'. Created by vocalist Alex Bradshaw (Chronic Fatigue Art), 'The Book of Venym' is a call to arms in the defense of nature and against humanities proclivities for violence, told through striking illustrations of benevolent demons and deities.

TRACK LISTING:

1. One Hundred Swords Of Righteous Anger
2. Green Messiah
3. Enemy Of All Reason
4. The King Is Risen
5. The Stumps Are Graves Of The Land
6. Mother Of All Woe

MARKETING POINTS:

• Members of FALL OF EFRAFA, MORROW, and ARBORICIDIO
• Conceptual artwork and lyrics by vocalist Alex Bradshaw / Chronic Fatigue (Fall of Efrafa)

FOR FANS OF:
Tragedy, From Ashes Rise, Fall of Efrafa, Ekkaia

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Massa Nera & Quiet Fear "Quatro Vientos // Cinco Soles"

LP - $17.25 / CASSETTE - $7.00
LP UPC: 721352025014
CASSETTE UPC: 721352025052
STREET DATE: 1/12/24
CAT#: VIS05
LABEL: Persistent Vision

America can be a cold and callous place. As vast as it is cruel, the modern living experience is often defined by isolation. Pushing back against the doldrums and reaching for community, Massa Nera and Quiet Fear release the collaborative album, "Quatro Vientos // Cinco Soles."

New Jersey's Massa Nera and Los Angeles' Quiet Fear draw from their lived experiences to push the borders of introspective, impassioned hardcore and screamo. Together, the bands create a unique sonic world for "Quatro Vientos // Cinco Soles" in which the listener can become fully immersed.

Meant as a cohesive piece of art, Massa Nera and Quiet Fear worked to highlight rhythm and other non-traditional elements of hardcore without forgoing aggression. The bands take 90s-inspired screamo as their foundation and update the style for a modern audience, weaving elements of post rock, mathcore, and even Latin rhythms into their sound.

Balancing vulnerability and fragility with moments of extreme emotional catharsis, the bands play with genres and dynamics to add weight and push the genre forward. Massa Nera and Quiet Fear effortlessly tie together the metallic chaos of Converge, Envy's most triumphant moments, and the emotional intensity of Pg.99, while creating something new and refreshing of their own.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Bloated - Massa Nera
2. Entre Las Manos Y El Colmillo - Quiet Fear
3. Division - Massa Nera
4. N.U.M. - Quiet Fear
5. I Point to the River - Massa Nera
6. Presidio - Quiet Fear
7. Nueva Llama - Quiet Fear & Massa Nera (collaboration)

MARKETING POINTS:

• Streaming singles for "Bloated" and "Presidio" will be premiered by Brooklyn Vegan on 12/1/23
• Massa Nera December 2023 East Coast Tour with Infant Island (Secret Voice)
• Massa Nera January 2024 California Tour & Shows with Quiet Fear
• Massa Nera April 2024 Midwest Tour with Pageninetynine & City of Caterpillar
• Massa Nera May 2024 European Tour
• Massa Nera previous LP received acclaim through Decibel, Brooklyn Vegan, Idioteq, Stereogum, Distorted Sound, and others
• Massa Nera has also been featured on the "Balladeers, Redefined" Compilation on Secret Voice, and split LP with Infant Island and Frail Body

FOR FANS OF:
Pageninetynine, City of Caterpillar, Envy, Converge

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Glazed Eyes “Holding Out On A Dream”

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 1/5/24
CAT#: SDR-110
LABEL: Sunday Drive

"Holding Out On a Dream" keeps heartfelt memories in focus, while attempting to move forward at the same time. This juxtaposition brings many emotions--felt across long drives, nights and days. The music from Pensacola's, Glazed Eyes portrays these feelings in a way many people relate to--the nostalgic sound of late 90s alternative rock, mixed with emo sing-alongs ranging from Jimmy Eat World to Third Eye Blind or Teenage Fanclub. On their debut LP, Glazed Eyes is able to perfectly craft these infectious melodies that are suitable for singing along on a roadtrip with friends or quietly alone in a bedroom.

TRACK LISTING:

1. (Garden)
2. Indian Summer
3. See You There
4. Holding Out on a Dream
5. Take My Hand
6. Tried
7. Way Down
8. Eddie's Song
9. Wonder
10. Fault
11. Hardened Heart
12. Don't

MARKETING POINTS:

• Featuring members of Malice at the Palice, Burning Strong

FOR FANS OF:
Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls

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Bosses "Jokes"

CASSETTE - $6.00
STREET DATE: 12/29/23
CAT#: PRO-091
LABEL: Protagonist

Brooding rock melts into dreamy atmospherics on "Jokes," the first EP from Chicago area 5-piece, bosses. Originally led by Harlee Young, the full band lineup now includes members of Dead Sun, Highdiver, and Griefeater to flesh out their immense sound. Pulling inspiration from shoegaze and grunge, the hypnotic bosses approach can best be described as heavy, ethereal, and highly emotional.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Overkill
2. Windburn
3. Sick

MARKETING POINTS:

• Features members of Dead Sun, Highdiver, and Griefeater

FOR FANS OF:
Nothing, Balance & Composure, Superheaven, Still

"How to Lose Friends and Irritate People" by Justin Pearson

BOOK - $10.70
STREET DATE: 12/22/23
CAT#: 31G065
LABEL: Three One G

In the book, How To Lose Friends and Irritate People, Justin Pearson reveals his misadventures with two DJ duos borrowing him as a frontman, lending some "punk" street cred to their music. Known for being part of bands like The Locust, All Leather, and Retox, as well as the owner of Three One G Records, Justin has paved the way for bizarre, abrasive and political music, while pushing the envelope of what is expected or what can be done in a band. The Bloody Beetroots and Designer Drugs approached him to sing on their albums, and what came out of those two experiences is both pathetic and hilarious. From being forced to lip sync at Australian festivals in front of thousands, to being lost in the woods somewhere in Pennsylvania at a music video shoot gone wrong, Justin questions not only the DJ's motives, but his own as well. Embracing actual musical instrumentation instead of laptop playlists, Justin trudges through the murky waters of musical capitalism.

How To Lose Friends and Irritate People is comprised of two stories, "Now I Will Make a Sound For You to Hear, A Sound Without My Mouth" and "A Sucker is Born Every Minute", originally separately bound in each own's book, as well as a flexi record in each book featuring All Leather "We Eat Gauche Caviar" and Ill Saint M "A Pig's Orphan" (featuring Justin Pearson). All parts bound together as one, creating more than just a book, but a collectors item, artifact, and maybe even an all around "fuck you" to Kindles and digital downloads. The book has since been reprinted as one novella, featuring only one of the Flexi postcard records as part of the packaging.

"Justin Pearson occupies a unique niche within the world of underground music in America. As a member of polarizing bands such as The Locust and All Leather, he's become synonymous with music which redefines the limits of technical prowess while blurring the lines between punk, noise, experimentalism and outright assault. As a lyricist and author, his aggressively contrary attitude and at times hilarious commentary on the scuzzy reality of do-it-yourself culture provide a glimpse into the mind of an artist whom, one could argue, has effectively used the underground to his advantage for close to 20 years. Which isn't to say he's an opportunist. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone contributing back to the culture from whence they came with the consistency and dedication Pearson exhibits year after year. Wearing his ideals on his sleeve, he is an icon within the punk scene -- a cantankerous, shape-shifting, immaculately-groomed hybrid of old attitudes and new. With punk as his platform, Pearson has crisscrossed the globe endlessly, experiencing people and places from a vantage point few others could imagine. His writing sheds light on the mostly unglamorous reality of rock (anti-) stardom in the twenty-first century, free of the typical clichés of hotel rooms destroyed and groupies disrespected. Pearson's life and art are case studies in DIY and few, if any, put their money where their proverbial mouths are with such aplomb". -- Sonny Kay

"For some reason, outspoken iconoclast Justin Pearson constantly finds himself dead center in a whirlwind of chaos. His unique energy and steadfastly rebellious outlook tends to explosively catalyze every situation he enters, resulting in hilarious, sometimes utterly tragic results. His hair raising decents into the moronic chasms of DJ culture are no exception. Underneath the party lights, gallons of sweat and an avalanche of "bass" there lurks a milieu diseased with brain dead idiocy, logistical incompetence and corruption. Can idealistic Justin withstand the karmic horror of this particularly mentally-retarded avenue of mainstream culture and survive with his integrity, health and soul intact? Reading these two harrowing tales will clearly reveal the answer. Justin always takes big chances in life and more often than not, the outcome is as absurd as it is riveting." -- Weasel Walter

"Justin Pearson is back with more tales from a life stranger than fiction. In this new work, Justin takes us along for a ride on his ill-fated Australian tour with the Bloody Beetroots in front of 15,000 sweaty/screaming bodies whose idea of anarchy comes more from American Apparel than Emma Goldman. In another story, after many hours of driving in a crowded van with a bunch of beer-drinking-beef jerky eating kids on the way to a video shoot that may or may not involve a live goat, we arrive to the location of the shoot: a remote forest somewhere in the state of Pennsylvania. JP tells each story like no one else could--mainly because no one else gets himself into quite the same kind of misadventures as he does." -- Jose Palafox

"If ever you find yourself lost in that murky abyss between triumph and failure, personal politics and paycheck, let these words of wit and wisdom from Justin Pearson serve as your guide." -- Jordan Blilie

Frankie & The Deadbeats "The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough"

LP - $19.40 / Cassette - $8.00
LP UPC: 3617227857699
STREET DATE: 12/15/23
CAT#: PUSHTEEK12
LABEL: Pushteek

The Bakersfield sound of twangy guitars. The pedal steel. The heavy drawl. The common signifiers of America's country and western music are steeped in tradition and culled from the landscape, but there is also something rich and universal in those sounds, something that transcends borders. The timbres tie the sound to a place, but the real virtues in country music come from the storytelling, the approachable melodies, and the personal stamp on the well-honed template. On their debut album, The Shining, the Czech ensemble Frankie & the Deadbeats deftly paid homage to the sound of the American west while imbuing their music with Slavic fatalism and punk irreverence. The album garnered enough stateside attention for frontman Frankie Knuth to tour the eastern seaboard of the US with American songwriter Matt Charette, and with every live performance the Frankie & the Deadbeats have further refined their sound. On their new sophomore album, The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough, Frankie & the Deadbeats continue to explore the varied terrain of country music, tackling riotous two-steps, forlorn ballads, and rowdy anthems with the expertise of seasoned traveling troubadours.

The album cover for The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough shows the Czech band decked out in Nudie suits in a high desert landscape with a flying saucer looming overhead. Is it a statement on their inherent alien-ness in the American landscape? Is it an affirmation of their reverence for the music and acknowledgment of the absurdity in Bohemian punks tackling an often-xenophobic artform? Is this country music with a fantastical cosmic element? Whatever the motivation, Frankie & the Deadbeats have faithfully crafted a collection of songs steeped in tradition while adding their own forward-thinking radiant outsider flair. Songs like "On The Road Again, Again" acknowledge their lineage to American country classics while forging a link between yesteryear outlaws and modern touring nomads. Similarly, tracks like "On The Other Side" employ classic country timbres while making melodic nods to The Church's post-punk hit "Under the Milky Way."

We live in the era of globalization. Everywhere is both familiar and foreign. Like tumbleweeds, we drift from place to place, never laying down roots. That restless roaming spirit permeates across The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough, whether it takes shape in the homesick acoustic ballad "All My Heroes," the down-and-out wanderlust of "Flowers," or the defiant exit of the Townes Van Zandt cover "Nothin'." If we are all untethered from our lineage, unbound by geography, and sifting through the ashes of culture in a rapidly evolving world, why not stake a claim on the sound of a specific time and place and build a foundation on that bedrock? This is exactly what Frankie & the Deadbeats are doing on The Possibility That Love Is Not Enough--taking advantage of a comforting sound of the past and juxtaposing it against the tumult of our current age. Call it kitsch, call it camp, but the universal yearning and undeniable melodies of these songs speak an eternal truth. Saddle up and enjoy the ride.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Let Her Go, Boys!
2. Until the Sun Touches My Face
3. On The Road Again, Again
4. Oh Mama (feat. Tim Vantol)
5. On The Other Side
6. All My Heroes
7. Flowers
8. To Broken Hearts I Belong
9. Still Here
10. Nothin'
11. Until Next Time...

MARKETING POINTS:

• Gatefold, color printing, silver lamination + glossy UV coating, 5mm spine, left flap glued

FOR FANS OF:
The Highwaymen, Chuck Ragan, Willie Nelson, Tim Vantol

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Stress Positions "Harsh Reality"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 12/8/23
CAT#: 31G136
LABEL: Three One G

Stress Positions is a band from Chicago, IL. The band is made up of three members from the now-defunct C.H.E.W. (Drummer Jonathan Giralt, guitarist Benyamin Rudolph, and bassist Russell Harrison) with new vocalist Stephanie Brooks. The band formed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic and plays forward-looking classic American hardcore punk. A new EP on Iron Lung records is due in September, as is an LP from Three One G. This is jungle D-Beats for clapping cheeks. Expect the unexpected in the kingdom of madness.

Harsh Reality was recorded by Seth Engel (Floatie, C.H.E.W, Nnamdi, Ratboys ), mixed by Matt Russell (Big Laugh, Oozing Wound, Rezen), and mastered by James Plotkin (Botch, Voivod, Cave In).

"Stress Positions barrel through most of these songs at such blistering speeds that they almost become airborne, leaving scorch marks on the ground. Giralt's dense, thundering drumming ignites the band's riffs and gives them their core character--they're relentless and frantic, though they can jump from pulverizing to swinging like flicking a light switch. Stress Positions are as loud as you'd expect--Rudolph's seesawing guitars alone can fill a room--but Brooks's voice is somehow even louder, so that her sharp holler punctures the avalanche of noise like a giant spike." --Chicago Reader

"...there's so much detail and nuance immediately found in the songwriting, creating tension and resolve, only to bludgeon it all into obscurity. This is not caveman hardcore, Stress Positions play with a sense of brilliance and a earthquaking dexterity. C.H.E.W. may be no more, but long live Stress Positions, perhaps your new favorite hardcore band."--Post-Trash

"...hardcore with lots of fun surprises thrown in… Vocalist Stephanie Brooks has a brutal vocal delivery that oscillates between shredding and shrieking, only slowing down to softer singing on an occasion or two… highly recommended."--Maximum RocknRoll

TRACK LISTING:

1. Harsh Reality
2. Hand to Mouth
3. How to Get Ahead
4. White Leech
5. No Sympathy (For the Police)
6. Flaming Sword
7. Performative Justice
8. Sunken Place
9. Ode to Aphrodite

MARKETING POINTS:

• The band is made up of three members from the now-defunct C.H.E.W. (Drummer Jonathan Giralt, guitarist Benyamin Rudolph, and bassist Russell Harrison) with new vocalist Stephanie Brooks
• Recorded by Seth Engel (Floatie, C.H.E.W, Nnamdi, Ratboys)
• Mixed by Matt Russell (Big Laugh, Oozing Wound, Rezen)
• Mastered by James Plotkin (Botch, Voivod, Cave In)

Boss Keloid "The Calming Influence Of Teeth"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $9.60
STREET DATE: 12/8/23
CAT#: CRR199
LABEL: Church Road

Hailed as one of the heavy music world’s most unbelievably stunning experiences, Boss Keloid are a band driven by a burning need to move forward.

Boss Keloid’s penchant for producing heavy and magnificently multi-layered music has generated huge support and massive expectations. Rising from the stoner/prog underground in the UK, they've produced some of the most mind-altering, genre-bending music while gaining a reputation for never standing still.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Winehorse
2. Locking Stumps
3. Skipper's Pipes
4. Manson Lamps
5. Muscular Grin
6. Bellow of Blackened Beasts
7. Hoof Conductor
8. One For The Floorboards
9. Firm Set of Hordes
10. Madam Palindrome

FOR FANS OF: Khemiss

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Full of Hell and Nothing "When No Birds Sang"

LP - $17.50 / CD - $7.00
LP UPC: 197189771071
CD UPC: 197189886133
STREET DATE: 12/1/23
CAT#: CLCR126
LABEL: Closed Casket Activities

Like wolves of the same pack separated at birth, outliers instinctually recognize one another. After twisting and turning through the underground on parallel trajectories, the separate paths of Full of Hell and Nothing collide on the collaborative LP, When No Birds Sang (out December 1st on Closed Casket Activities).

At this meeting point, Full of Hell—Dylan Walker [vocals], Spencer Hazard [guitar], Dave Bland [drums], and Sam DiGristine [bass]—and Nothing’s Domenic “Nicky” Palermo [vocals, guitar] and Doyle Martin [vocals, guitar] burst out of genre confines together with a sound that’s equally dangerous and dynamic.

“Both Full of Hell and Nothing deal with the same genre-phobia,” laughs Nicky. “We’ve been called any style you can think of, but we’re both simply intent on making soul crushers.” “We’re beyond limiting ourselves to a genre,” agrees Dylan. “There aren’t any rules, but there’s clearly an identity. No matter what Nothing does, I can tell it’s them. We’re meeting in the middle where it’s lush and beautiful, but also sad and ugly if you look closely at it. Out of mutual respect, we just decided to go for it.”

Nothing and Full of Hell initially crossed paths in the twenty-tens, sharing the bills of shows and festivals intermittently. Dylan and Nicky kept in touch over the years, and the collaboration naturally followed. Together, they built a new “wall of sound” in the middle out of Full of Hell’s abstract and harsh ambience and Nothing’s searing shoegaze tendencies—conjuring extreme peaks and valleys inspired by the likes of My Bloody Valentine and latter day Swans.

“We’ve never done anything like this,” Nicky goes on. “The contrast is huge as we’re putting two extremes together and making them work. We’re just bridging the gap.”

Ambitious in scope and concept, When No Birds Sang not only showcases the bands’ creative highs, but also some of humanity's woeful lows— and they introduce this body of work with “Spend The Grace.” An unnerving melody gives way to cathartic growls atop a sparse beat, and guitars buzz beneath gritty vocals only to spiral out into trudging distorted crescendo. “We put the song together as we went through this experience,” recalls Nicky. “The whole record built itself as it moved.”

"Spend The Grace" arrives today alongside a high-concept, allegorical cinematic feature. Directed by Mike Martinez and Tyler Way, the video is opaque in nature but tells a devastating story. The directors comment, “In our endless quest to navigate the profound intricacies of reality, we often encounter a significant challenge: the limitations of language. However in those decisive moments, when individuals are confronted with the choice of determining their own paths versus succumbing to external influences, a remarkable opportunity can unfold. Within a fleeting instant, liberation can arise and a being can exist in one world while inhaling the essence of another.”

Full Of Hell and Nothing notably wrote When No Birds Sang face-to-face in Ocean City, MD and collaborated in-person as much as possible. Eventually, they entered the studio with GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer Will Putney. The atmosphere contributed to the energy of the record itself.

“I was super happy to be in a room and not just throwing shit back and forth online,” Nicky states. “I have such a hard time when I’m not staring down the barrel of a gun. Being in a room with these guys brought everything into reality.” “It’s way more productive,” Dylan continues. “This was the first time any of us had worked with Will. His resume speaks for itself, and he definitely added a great perspective.” “It’s an emotional record,” adds Dylan. “Once we decided on the concept, we followed a similar approach. We’re bringing you to this edge of an empty void.”

Yet it feels good because it’s undeniably real.

“When you hear it, I hope you feel devastated emotionally,” Dylan leaves off. “If we’re doing our job, it will freak you the f*ck out in the best way, because you’re staring at the precipice of oblivion with us.”

“‘Devastation’ is a good reaction for me,” Nicky concurs. “From top-to-bottom, this record is highly comprehensive and super detailed. For me, the process itself was humbling. Every once in a while— with doing music for the better part of my life —experiences like this sometimes erase the imposter syndrome I feel playing music, and for a moment I forget how big of a loser I am,” he grins.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Rose Tinted World
2. Like Stars in the Firmament
3. Forever Well
4. Wild Blue
5. When No Birds Sang
6. Spend The Grace

MARKETING POINTS:

• Deathwish Exclusive vinyl color limited to 300 copies
• First collaboration album between Full of Hell and Nothing
• Produced and Engineered by Will Putney

FOR FANS OF:
Swans, Boris, Converge, Neurosis

Juan Cordero "Songs About Ghosts"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 12/1/23
CAT#: SDR-101
LABEL: Sunday Drive

Wandering, distance and sleeplessness creep through each song on the debut LP, "Songs About Ghosts" from Texas, indie-rock artist, Juan Cordero. Born over the years from songwriter, Jonathan Perez (Trauma Ray) as an output of solo expression, Juan Cordero succeeds in this; while drenched in fuzzy guitars and noisy melodies. With the help of friends & bandmates, Mario Cernadas and Uriel Avilia, with mixing/master engineer, Corey Coffman, "Songs About Ghosts" is crafted exactly as envisioned from Perez. Welding influences from Dinosaur Jr to Red House Painters and Duster, Juan Cordero creates these haunting, yet beautiful songs that manage to get stuck in your head from their catchy melodies and mysterious-like lyrics. The words, "I'll come around--I'll come around for you" are the last sung on "Songs About Ghosts"; perfectly ending and summarize the feeling of the record as a whole.

TRACK LISTING:

1. SWAT
2. Casiorock
3. Halfstep90
4. Blink
5. Trouble
6. DRIP
7. Transient Memories
8. Blood on the Afternoon
9. Pink Cloud

MARKETING POINTS:

• Written and performed by members of Trauma Ray
• Mixed and mastered by Corey Coffman

FOR FANS OF:
Dinosaur Jr, Red House Painter, Duster

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Chuck Ragan "The Blueprint Sessions"

2xLP - $27.50
SWAMP GREEN & BROWN IN ELECTRIC BLUE UPC: 4059251610359
CLEAR / BLUE & WHITE / BLUE UPC: 4059251610373
ECO BLUE / GREEN UPC: 4059251610366
STREET DATE: 12/1/23
CAT#: EH096
LABEL: End Hits

Hot Water Music singer Chuck Ragan and End Hits Records will collaborate to release the sought-after THE BLUEPRINT SESSIONS of the country/folk singer for the first time in a deluxe double vinyl version.

Originally, these recordings were only available through a monthly 7" subscription offered by Florida punk rock cult label NO IDEA. For over sixteen years, these singles have been out of print and have become sought-after collector's items. That's why Chuck Ragan and End Hits Records have decided to make these songs available again, combined on a double LP.

The 16-track collection is packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve and comes with printed inner sleeves. All versions of the sixteen songs included are ecxlusive to this release and have been specially remastered for vinyl. The double album will be released worldwide through End Hits Records and will be available in four extravagant vinyl configurations. Additionally, End Hits and Chuck Ragan are excited to offer eco-friendly, recycled vinyl for the first time. Each recycled record is unique and will have an individual look due to the recycling process.

TRACK LISTING:

1. The Boat
2. For Broken Ears
3. It's What You Will
4. Symmetry
5. Valentine
6. Do What You Do
7. Do You Pray?
8. Congratulations Joe
9. The Grove
10. Above The Flames
11. Open Up And Wail
12. Sound Of A Gun
13. Trenchfoot
14. Done And Done
15. Hearts Of Stone
16. Hold My Bed

MARKETING POINTS:

• Deluxe Double Vinyl in Gatefold Cover with printed inner sleeves
• Chuck Ragan is the vocalist of Hot Water Music

FOR FANS OF:
Hot Water Music

Racetraitor "Creation and the Timeless Order of Things"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 850048184039
STREET DATE: 11/24/23
CAT#: GFM103
LABEL: Good Fight Music

First formed in 1996, the band - Mani Mostofi (vocals), Dan Binaei (guitar), Andrea Black (guitar and backing vocals), R. Brent Decker (bass) and Andrew Hurley (drums) - continue to be at the forefront of experimental hardcore, as sonically and politically charged as ever. The 13 songs on Creation and the Timeless Order of Things focus on fighting for liberation from the oppressive systems that destroy humanity and the earth, while creating a geographic autobiography of Racetraitor.

The first single, "Eid," takes the listener to Iran. With singer Mani Mostofi and guitarist Dan Binaei both being the children of Iranian immigrants, "Eid" represents the band digging into their family stories after the 1979 Revolution. The track stretches the band's sound by blending their trademark metallic fury with heavy Persian classical music, contributed by renowned Persian classical musician, Fared Shafinury, as well as a guest feature from UK-Iranian vocalist, Patrick Hassan (xRepentancex). Making the video for "Eid" was a risky experience, as the cinematographer shot footage within public spaces of Iran, an act that could be criminalized in the country. The result is a blend of Iranian culture and history mixed with striking live performance shots, and can be watched HERE.

With the album originally set to be completed in 2020, as the for-profit medical infrastructure failed to protect the populations of earth, the band like many others, didn't finish the record as planned. Instead, this inspired Racetraitor to look at what they wanted to achieve sonically in a new light, creating a sound that is heavier, more psychedelic, and more worldly all at once. The band also took this time to have friends record additional vocals on the album, including contributions from Dennis Lyxzen (Refused), Tim Kinsella (Joan of Arc, Cap'n Jazz), Stan Liszewaki (Terminal Nation), and Sanket Lama (Chepang) to name a few, plus Ethan Lee McCarthy (Primitive Man) contributing a noise track.

The record addresses specific places, events, visions, and people, that all tie to the band members histories. As Mani expands:

"In the past people seemed more interested in our story as a band than the themes we sing about. So I tried to create an album that bridges that. What have we seen and experienced that makes us the people and band we are. Places that our families are from, places that we have lived or worked. And through these geographies we address all sorts of socio-political issues from exploitation of migrant workers to domestic violence to indigenous rights. The end result is a much more personal record."

TRACK LISTING:

1. Eid
2. Chamelecón
3. Cave of the Patriarchs
4. Godspeed
5. Land Acknowledgment
6. Pastoral Monolith
7. Black Creek / Red River
8. Santa Apolonia
9. Sarcophagus
10. Subordinate Terror
11. Cape Rerenga
12. Sword
13. Pangaea Proxima

MARKETING POINTS:

• Features guest performances by Dennis Lyxzen (Refused), Tim Kinsella (Joan of Arc, Cap'n Jazz), Stan Liszewaki (Terminal Nation), and Sanket Lama (Chepang)
• Noise track by Ethan Lee McCarthy (Primitive Man)

FOR FANS OF:
Earth Crisis, Hatebreed, Integrity, Undying, Arkangel, Morning Again, Disembodied, Xibalba, Damnation AD

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Still "Doomed"

12"EP - Black
STREET DATE: 11/24/23
CAT#: SDR-109
LABEL: Sunday Drive

While still retaining the heaviness and waves of noise heard on their debut, "Faint", the St. Louis shoegaze band, Still returns on "Doomed" with a focus on melody--constantly drifting through the guitars and vocals. Reunited with longtime producer, Gabe Usery and mastered again with Zac Montez, they have clearly all approached "Doomed" a little differently. Vocals are more upfront, paired with the leading guitars and a background of fuzzy bass and crashing drums. Still seemed to have fully realized in these songs--dealing with dullness and yearning, yet delivered with abrasiveness and whispering vocals.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Crushed
2. Drift
3. Phases
4. Doomed
5. Movements

MARKETING POINTS:

• Follow up EP to the sold out record, "Faint"
• Featuring members of Squint, Time and Pressure

FOR FANS OF:
My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Ride

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Underdark "Managed Decline"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $12.00
STREET DATE: 11/24/23
CAT#: CRR209
LABEL: Church Road

Underdark is a captivating and dynamic post-black metal band hailing from Nottingham, UK. Their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Managed Decline' is set to release on November 24th, 2023, via Church Road Records.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Underdark has forged a unique sonic identity that blends elements of black metal, post-rock, and post-hardcore. Their music is characterized by ethereal melodies, atmospheric textures, and intense, emotive vocals. Fans of bands such as Deafheaven, Russian Circles, and Svalbard will find themselves drawn to the atmospheric landscapes that Underdark paints with their sound.

Underdark's music is a sonic journey that transports listeners through a range of emotions, from hauntingly beautiful passages to moments of intense catharsis. Their ability to seamlessly combine the ferocity of black metal with the expansiveness of post-rock sets them apart in the modern music landscape.

With 'Managed Decline,' Underdark continues to push the boundaries of their genre, delivering a deeply immersive and thought-provoking experience. This album is poised to be a significant milestone for the band, showcasing their growth as musicians and their dedication to crafting music that resonates on a profound level.

TRACK LISTING:

1. The Past We Inherit, The Future We Build (28th February 1972)
2. Managed Decline I (1st April 1988)
3. Employment (16th June 1993)
4. Matrimony (27th December 1997)
5. Raised For A World That No Longer Exists
6. Enterprise (1st November 2004)
7. Managed Decline II (2nd November 2004)

FOR FANS OF:
Deafheaven, Russian Circles, Svalbard, Mol, Cult Of Luna

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MouthBreather "Self-Tape"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $7.00
LP UPC: 850048184084
CD UPC: 850048184053
STREET DATE: 11/24/23
CAT#: GFM104
LABEL: Good Fight Music

Massachusetts metal act MouthBreather have announced their fourth album, Self-Tape, set for release November 10th on Good Fight Music. Having shared the early single "You Try To Die" in June, today the band follow it up with the absolutely chaotic "Ethical Hunting." Creating their own genre - Gadget Metal - MouthBreather fuse together elements of metallic hardcore, technical metal, post-hardcore, and more into a frenzied swirl. "Ethical Hunting" is two minutes of pure rage, as scathing vocals meet monster sized riffs and more eccentric moments tie it all together. The song is inspired by a scene in the horror thriller The House That Jack Built, tying into the album's concept of each track being influenced by a different movie. The short film that accompanies "Ethical Hunting" follows its own psychological thriller path, creative and uncomfortable. The video was produced by vocalist Brett Cates and Sof Puchley, directed by Louie Chapman.

Self-Tape is unrelentingly heavy, crushing, and unforgiving. It's an album of mental decline captured through the influence of films that have inspired the band at key points in their lives, from horror to drama. In true MouthBreather fashion the record is totally original, but fans of 2021's I'm Sorry Mr. Salesman, 2018's Dollmeat, and 2017's Pig will all find connectivity. The album was produced by Nick Cates and Ryan Fosdick, and mixed by Nick Cates, at Burnout Labs, and mastered by Jay Maas (Defeater) at Getaway Recording.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Ethical Hunting
2. Imaginary Skin
3. Wave to Me
4. You Try to Die
5. Shotgun Funeral
6. iDoctor
7. Rot Out
8. I Know Best
9. Solemate
10. Self-Tape

MARKETING POINTS:

• On tour in December w/ Left to Suffer, Tallah, Chamber, and Tractotomy

FOR FANS OF:
156/Silence, Wristmeetrazor, Frontierer, The Callous Dao Boys, See You Next Tuesday, Gaza, Chamber, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Portrayal of Guilt

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Strange Joy "Power Pop"

7"EP - $7.50
STREET DATE: 11/17/23
CAT#: SDR-103
LABEL: Sunday Drive

Right when Strange Joy came out of the gates in Houston in 2021, it was obvious there was something unique and special about the band. A raw energy was always present at their live shows, always paired with a sense of melody, and sticking out from the lineup--in the best way possible. Over the past year, with continuous shows and newcomers, Strange Joy have naturally evolved and adapted into what we hear today. Their new record, Power Pop is their strongest display yet; showing a much more straight-forward, fast and angry hardcore sound. Not to say the band has abandoned their melody, but have incorporated it into these songs with a new approach. Ringing guitar strings are heard throughout the tracks, while other guitars have a fuzzy and driving sound, along with Castillo's vocal patterns that never fail to make Strange Joy's songs as catchy as they are. Power Pop is titled appropriately--this is Strange Joy at their most powerful sounding yet.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Heatwave
2. Power Pop
3. Brickwork
4. Fiending (Blank Out)

MARKETING POINTS:

• East coast tour planned for the winter
• First new music since their debut EP

FOR FANS OF:
Fucked Up, Deep Wound, My Luck, Jawbreaker

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Shelter "Eternal"

LP - $17.50
STREET DATE: 11/17/23
CAT#: EH091
LABEL: End Hits

Originally released in 2006, with the small initial vinyl edition out of print for years, SHELTER's "Eternal" has become a cherished gem and sought-after collector's item for fans worldwide. Now, End Hits Records and Ray "Ragunath" Cappo have joined forces once again to fill the gap in everyone's SHELTER and vinyl hardcore collection. After 17 long years, "Eternal" will finally be available again, fully remastered and beautifully repackaged.

The record features the legendary Ray Cappo on vocals, complemented by the extraordinary talents of Dave DiCenso (known for his work with Cro-Mags and as the drummer on SHELTER's "Mantra") and Ken Olden (the mastermind behind Damnation AD, Better Than A Thousand, Battery, and Worlds Collide) on guitar and bass. "Eternal" distinctly showcases SHELTER's poppier side with eleven hook-laden and anthemic hardcore songs.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Meant To Be
2. Built To Resist
3. Eternal
4. My First Priority
5. Back To Vrindavrin
6. My Chance To Live
7. Amend
8. Return To Eden
9. In Defense Of Reality
10. Lotus-like
11. Authenticity

MARKETING POINTS:

• After 17 long years, "Eternal" will finally be available again, fully remastered and beautifully repackaged

FOR FANS OF: Youth Of Today, Better Than A Thousand

Don't Sleep "Don't Sleep"

12"EP - $14.00
STREET DATE: 11/17/24
CAT#: EH089
LABEL: End Hits

End Hits Records is re-introducing DON'T SLEEP's same titled debut EP that put the East Coast Hardcore All-Star Group on the map back in 2017!

Originally released in 2017 by Unity World Wide Records and long sold out the debut 12" from DON'T SLEEP is finally available again for hardcore punk enthusiasts through End Hits Records.

This masterpiece features 7 hard-hitting, blistering hardcore punk rock songs featuring the unmistakable voice of punk rock legend Dave Smalley, known for his contributions to iconic bands like Down By Law, Dag Nasty, All, and DYS.

End Hits brought the EP back with updated artwork as one-sided 12" vinyl with a striking screen print on the B side, making it a must-have for vinyl collectors. This is your chance to own this piece of hardcore punk history and experience it in all its updated glory.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Bring The Light
2. Lazarus
3. Hypocrite
4. Arise
5. The Reckoning
6. Jetstream Days
7. All The Way To Nowhere

MARKETING POINTS:

• Features Dave Smalley (Down By Law, Dag Nasty, All, DYS)
• One-sided 12" with Silkscreen Cover on Side B

FOR FANS OF:
Dag Nasty, DYS, Down By Law

Deafheaven "Sunbather: 10th Anniversary Remix / Remaster"

2xLP - $19.40 / CASSETTE - $8.75 / CD - $8.00
2xLP UPC: 791689665757
2xLP INDIE UPC: 791689665863
CASSETTE UPC: 791689665771
CD UPC: 791689665764
STREET DATE: 11/17/23
CAT#: DW251
LABEL: Deathwish Inc.

Deafheaven's monolithic second LP Sunbather, was not only a massive success in 2013, it created a radical shift in heavy music culture, an acceptance of the genre by previous outsiders, and a trailblazing sound that heretofore hadn't been heard outside of learned circles. It was a reville introducing the changing of the guard in metal, featuring phenomenal reviews across the board, and breaking the mold used by buttoned-up indie types and false-flag musical dilettantes intent on keeping the status quo.

A maverick release in every facet, the cornerstone for the triumph that is Sunbather truly lies in its world class songwriting. From the opening anthem "Dream House,'' it's clear to see that Deafheaven was soaring triumphantly into the unknown, through the emotional highs and lows, the fire and rain, and onto the unseen road ahead. Lyrically, Sunbather examines themes of existentialism, diving headfirst into the abyss, and the pursuit of self-discovery. The album's title itself is similar in scope, representing the embrace of the light and movement out of the dark unknown.

Sunbather takes influence from the majesty of early Emperor and underground US heroes Weakling, the dark beauty of France's Alcest, the introspective nature of post-rock and shoegaze gods like Mogwai and Slowdive, as well as the DIY spirit of punk ranging from Fugazi to Man is the Bastard to create a new realm for their emotional and expansive epics. The result is the nihilism and icy darkness found in black metal melding perfectly with the pensive, ethereal nature of shoegaze and the expansive dramatics of post-rock to create a new landscape. By juxtaposing propulsive and harsh blast beats and riffs against soaring melody, Deafheaven had refocused the blind-hate nature found at the kernel of black metal into a melancholic and singular journey to explore the unknown.

Considering metal's staunchly negative relationship with the press, Deafheaven's Sunbather was nothing less than a true triumph. An immediate success at the time of it's release, Sunbather blasted through the glass ceiling that limited so many other heavy music bands before them. Lauded by virtually every major critical outlet, Sunbather is the picture perfect ideal of a music darling-- leading to sold out shows around the globe in increasing numbers. Sunbather would eventually become a year end favorite, repeatedly named one of the best albums of 2013 and landing on top 10 lists that were previously alien to heavy music-- outlets like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and the like. And while the critics were dogpiling on the compliments, the conservative nature of heavy metal could not help but spin things in the opposite direction. As the saying goes, 'the first one through the door catches all the bullets.'

"The easy answer was it was totally positive and overwhelming," says founding guitarist Kerry McCoy with a bit of a chuckle when asked about his feelings about the response to Sunbather. "But in actuality it was also kind of frustrating. We were grateful for the positive notes, but there were people who thought we were the worst thing to ever happen to metal and others who thought that we claimed to invent the genre. Neither were true."

In addition to the game-changing musical approach, the band's aesthetics were nothing if not utterly controversial as well. Designer Nick Steinhardt's striking cover with use of a highly stylized font and a pale pink as the chosen color is not only a masterstroke in contemporary design, it was a true middle finger to the black metal establishment-- one that prided itself on a lo-fi black and white aesthetic. The bright and easily recognizable cover openly positioned the album as a true outsider unafraid to duck genre boundaries.

Formed in 2010 in San Francisco, California with the core duo of George Clarke and McCoy, the pair completed their debut demo with Jack Shirley, who would eventually helm Sunbather, releasing it on limited cassette. The cassette became an underground phenomenon, leading to a record deal with Deathwish Inc who released the cassette in limited numbers on seven-inch. After recruiting a live band, the five piece recorded their debut LP Roads to Judah and embarked on a series of shorter tours to promote the release. When the time came for the follow-up, the band slimmed back down to the original duo and added drummer Daniel Tracey-- creating what many believe to be one of the most important musical statements of the '10s. The release would be their third with Jack Shirley. "Honestly, Sunbather gave us a career," says McCoy with candor. "Before then we were working jobs and had these grandiose dreams, but that was the record that turned us into a real band. Because of that record, we ended up meeting a lot of people around the world that changed our lives and set us on the path we're on now."

Ten years later, Deafheaven is nothing less than a mammoth and live touring juggernaut, with fans across the far reaches of the earth and a flawless live lineup of Shiv Mehra on guitar (joined in 2013) and Chris Johnson on bass (2017) in addition to Clarke, McCoy and Tracey. One of the most important and original rock bands of the past fifteen years, the long-awaited reissue of this pivotal release celebrates its tenth anniversary with a fresh shine and coat of paint-- a newly remixed and remastered sound by original producer Jack Shirley with available spacial audio, an updated look to the packaging in all formats courtesy of the album's original designer Nick Steinhardt, and deluxe color vinyl that includes a gatefold jacket with spot UV printing and 2 full-color printed inner sleeves. Whether a newbie to this colossal record or a familiar party, the anniversary edition is a crucial addition to the collection of any erudite music fan.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Dream House
2. Irresistible
3. Sunbather
4. Please Remember
5. Vertigo
6. Windows
7. The Pecan Tree

MARKETING POINTS:

• Remixed and remastered by Jack Shirley and available in Spacial Audio
• Updated vinyl, CD, and cassette packaging by the album's original designer Nick Steinhardt
• Announcing 10 Year Anniversary shows in major markets w/ Touché Amoré
• Given "Best New Music" by Pitchfork in 2013
• Best-rated album on Metacritic in 2013

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