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Voodoo Rhythm revives compilation series

Posted in Labels on August 30, 2021

Voodoo Rhythm Records has revived its compilation series, releasing Vol. 5, their first comp in the series since 2013.

The new collection features 15 songs from the label's global roster, hitting at styles that range from punk and garage to country and trash-folk, including songs by The Monsters, SLOKS, Nestter Donuts, Honshu Wolves, and Bad Mojos. It releases on vinyl on October 1.

Established in 1992, the label is in pre-planning mode for anniversary # 30 next year.

Trevor Dunn launches Riverworm Records

Posted in Labels on August 22, 2021

Bassist Trevor Dunn, known for his work with Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Tomahawk, and many many more projects, has launched the new Riverworm Records label, which will release its first album next month. “Like most DIY labels, I started my own because I could find no appropriate home for this first … Read more

Fat signs The Copyrights

Posted in Labels on August 21, 2021

The Copyrights have a new record and a new label home. The band has announced that Alone in a Dome will officially release on Oct. 22 via Fat Wreck Chords. The band shared a new song and video too. Check out "Halos!" and, below that, a quote from the illustrious … Read more

Psycho Las Vegas launches label with Motorhead tribute

Posted in Labels on August 20, 2021

The (mostly) annual Psycho festival in Las Vegas, taking place this weekend, has announced a spinoff record label called Psycho Waxx. The inaugural release will be a Motorhead tribute called Löve Me Förever: A Tribute To Motörhead, fittingly being recorded during the festival this very weekend. Expected to release in … Read more

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It's the Jumpstart subscription club

Posted in Labels on August 14, 2021

Philadelphia, PA-based record label Jumpstart is celebrating 25 years throughout 2021. And the label has seen a lot in that time, from the CD boom to Napster to Spotify and podcasts. But this isn't a history lesson (hey, we actually have a piece coming out with the label on that … Read more

Flatspot adds Zulu

Posted in Labels on August 11, 2021

Flatspot Records has added the Los Angeles, CA-based powerviolence group Zulu to its roster with a joint re-release of the band's first two EPs combined on a single 12" vinyl. Zulu first released Out Day Will Come in 2019, followed by My People...Hold On last year, with the two now … Read more

A new My Grito compilation for a cause

Posted in Labels on August 1, 2021

My Grito Industries, an offshoot of Wiretap Records, has announced a fundraising compilation for the East LA Women's Center, titled Mas Alto! A Charity Compilation: Volume 3. The comp features 28 tracks in total with bilingual contributions from artists such as Rare Hearts, The Intutitions, The Hideaway, Johnny Ruiz and … Read more

Ten years of Nefarious Industries

Posted in Labels on July 31, 2021

Nefarious Industries record label has announced a limited edition 10th anniversary edition of A Fucking Elephant/El Drugstore split CD, plus a free 74-track label sampler, to celebrate ten years of business and music. In that span, the label has over 80 releases from more than 50 artists since it's first … Read more

Cave In joins Relapse; new album coming

Posted in Labels on July 24, 2021

Relapse Records has added Cave In to the label roster, with plans to reveal a new album from the Massachusetts-based group in 20220. In a press release the band says: Cave In and Relapse have been on each other’s radar since the early days, when we’d visit Philly on a … Read more

Summer Years to join ENCI

Posted in Labels on July 12, 2021

San Diego, CA pop-punk group Summer Years has announced an upcoming EP on new label home, ENCI Records. The still-to-come EP will be titled You Can't Live There Forever and was recorded throughout the pandemic, with production by Adam Sisco, Chris Szczech & Mike Liorti, and mixing by Chris Lord … Read more

The Muslims join Epitaph

Posted in Labels on July 11, 2021

Epitaph Records has announced the addition of Durham's The Muslims to the label's lineup. The band was originally formed in 2017 and has three albums and an EP to their name already, sharing a new single which is quite titled "Fuck These Fuckin Fascists" and gets its point across quite … Read more

Lockjaw Records announces Black Lives Matter charity comp

Posted in Labels on July 1, 2021

UK-based label Lockjaw Records will release a fundraising compilation for Black Lives Matter on August 27, with 13 bands announced at present, including Drones, La Armada, Belvedere, Straightline, Edward in Venice, and more. All profits will go to Black Minds Matter Charity (UK) and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (US) … Read more

Keeled Scales partners with Polyvinyl

Posted in Labels on May 29, 2021

Record labels Polyvinyl Record Co. and Keeled Scales have anounced a partnership. Through the deal, Polyvinyl now owns an equity stake in Keeled Scales, which remains independent but with additional resources. As the press release puts it, "which will allow the two labels to work together while Keeled Scales retains … Read more

The Linda Lindas sign to Epitaph

Posted in Labels on May 27, 2021

Viral sensations The Linda Lindas have signed with Epitaph. The band, who struck social media with their live recording of "Racist, Sexist Boy" filmed at the L.A. Public Library features four young females from the LA area, ranging from 10 to 16 years-old and pull from punk, grunge, Riot Grrl, … Read more

Vagrant Records is now 25 years old

Posted in Labels on May 23, 2021

Founded in 1996 with the release of the West x North-South 5 x 7” boxset (featuring Face To Face, Samiam, Tilt, Seaweed, and more), Vagrant Records is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the accomplishment, the label has announced several vinyl reissues this Record Store Day, has joined Bandcamp … Read more

Sam Russo and The Lillingtons: new material from each

Posted in Labels on May 2, 2021

Red Scare Industries has shared news of two new EPs. First, The Lillingtons are back with Can Anybody Hear Me? (A Tribute To Enemy You) on April 30, a tribute to the late David Jones. Chris Matulich (Enemy You/Nothington) handled layout and design of the record. Second, Sam Russo has … Read more

Mental Cavity plans Mass Rebel Infest on Creator-Destructor

Posted in Labels on May 1, 2021

Creator-Destructor Records has shared news of a new label signee, Mental Vacity from Canberra, Australia. The crossover mental/hardcore band will release its third album, Mass Rebel Infest, on the label later this spring -- official release date still TBA. Mass Rebel Infest was written and recorded in 2020 and follows … Read more

Sad Park to release on Lauren Records

Posted in Labels on April 17, 2021

Lauren Records has shared news that Sad Park will release an album with the label later this year. The Los Angeles-based band plays peppy and anthemic punk in the vein of Jeff Rosenstock. Get a taste below. Read more Read more

Volar updates

Posted in Labels on March 7, 2021

After a quiet 2020, Volar Records announced two new releases to kick things off in 2021. The label, which did release the 20-artist Presence not Absence: A Benefit Compilation for Trans BIPOC Housing Assistance last year follows with these: A full-length debut LP by The Passengers called Under the Cruel … Read more

Suzi Moon solo

Posted in Labels on February 20, 2021

Pirates Press Records has announced that Suzi Moon, formerly of Civet and Turbulent Hearts, has joined the roster, planning to release a digital single called "Special Place in Hell" on April 2 and an EP later in spring. Read more "She writes her own music, is a vibrant, charismatic, and … Read more