So first things first, supply chain issues and environmental factors (that are human caused) have really put us in a bind financially. We have lots of vinyl sitting at plants waiting for stamper replacements, lacquer shipments, and a general longer turnaround with more demand. We have a lot of cassettes stuck in transit across Canada due to human-initiated environmental factors (there we go) like massive flooding.

Due to the above setbacks, despite being promised by the plant to be in our hands on April 24th, 2021, Orphan Donor is still 125 copies short of being completely pressed. We email the plant regularly but rarely receive responses. We may need to cancel our order there if this persists. Just a heads up.

Also affected was the Minaret lathe that arrived in New York, was opened, then sent back to Russia immediately. We have been informed the box will be coming to Canada this time instead, hopefully bypassing the previous issues.

In good news, there will be a LOWER AUTOMATMION music video premiere tomorrow for “Ruiner” via Idioteq.com so be sure to hit that up around 6pm CST.

Lastly…are you still reading this? If you did, thanks so much! Here’s a secret link to an exclusive /1 hand-painted/swirled 12” for the Pastel/Merridew split. It plays perfectly.

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: TO BE GENTLE + OPHELIAC = This collaboration was released a few hours ago and it’s specatular. Check it out!