Tomorrow we’ve got an in-hand surprise drop, the ‘Debut Release’ by Riversleem finally gets the vinyl treatment! We made 200 7”s on green (duh) with foldover covers, and fans of Closet Witch, New Day Rising, Fluoride, etc. will get a kick outta these Canucks.

And when we release it you might find some cool shiiiiiiiiiiiiiit in the U.S. store / Wink wink nudge nudge.

My Hair Is A Rat’s Nest released a few minutes ago on a mere 32 copies (including 3 test dips in golden pouches), so if you love the lo-fi shoegaze/post-hardcore/screamo thing like early Vi Som Alskade Varandra Sa Mycket, People’s Temple Project, and Trachimbrod. Links to buy are directly on the bandcamp page :)

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: SLEEP TORTURE = This North Carolina band sent me their stuff a few days back and it’s pretty sick, dark, pulverizing hardcore. FFO: Gaza, His Hero is Gone, Dead in The Dirt

The Not Just A Phase Vol.1 cassette compilation was just released! Only 42 copies exist over four variants plus some test dips. Unreleased jams from To Be Gentle, Warren Of Ohms, Our Future Is An Absolute Shadow, Gillian Carter, Demersal, Letterbombs and Piet Onthel, as well as 9 other/stellar jams from Apostles Of Eris, Pique, Snag, Bucky, Kid Feral, Bleachdrinker, Yearning, and Blind Girls.

Speaking of Brobaire and Not Just A Phase, Crowning was recently on their podcast and it was both 1) hilarious and 2) a catastrophe. Listen to the juggaphobic episode below or go to their RSS feed if you don’t have spotify by clicking on this text.

Here’s a sneak peek at the My Hair Is A Rat’s Nest variants for their self-titled 2022 release. Goes on sale/releases digitally on Tomb Tree tomorrow at 9am PST! Only 32 copies over two variants!!!

CanaDave did a Blue Youth bookend Out Past the Rings for ‘EP + 2 Songs’ which is the first in the ‘Chronological Nightmares’ series. What the hell am I talkin’ about? Watch the video. Blue Youth was truly incredible and you probably skipped over it. Rectify!!!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: PAINS = The perfect band name, these Chicago, bricked-up three-piece tore my ears off at ZBR Fest. Hole. E. Fuck.

2022 - 06 - 21 /// Riversleem tomorrow!

2022 - 06 - 20 /// Not Just A Phase compilation Vol.1