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"Greetings from the Northern plains of the hopeless heartland. We are now entering the time when the leaves hiss and the dark corners of reality are not so brightly lit....And hidden within these long shadows reside the band WHY Bother? where they have recorded and will be releasing yet another album to close the punk rock door on 2024. ...This record we call 'hey, AT Least You're NOT ME' was going to be released in 2025 , but we decided that the sooner the better is the way to go so we can focus and work on more material for the future. (Until then, this is our self-proclaimed masterpiece to date) So what do you think?... Is there even a future to talk about?.... Well, the ALL seeing eye says YES. But will you be there to embellish it is the Real question. If so, we will be there waiting for you. Sincerely, WHY Bother?"

Clear vinyl, limited to 200 copies.Started before, almost failed during and finally completed after the pandemic, "Für 3 Minuten 11" is the third album by Mannheim punk band Kaptain Kaizen. As an homage to the average length of a pop song, the title symbolizes the question of the why of one's own creativity, the art of switching off in these times and the unforgettable pleasure of a fleeting moment. The ten tracks on the record examine various topics, mostly in a critical examination of current social developments. For example, "Hängepeters" denounces the careless handling of the legacy of colonial crimes, while "Lindnereffekt" takes aim at the increasing superficiality in politics. Kleiekotzer" takes a critical look at the role of the media in society's shift to the right. But that is only one side of "Für 3 Minuten 11". The Carpe Diem anthem "Panini" shows that things can also be lighter and more liberating, and the song "Pflugschreiber" sends a musical greeting to the pride of Mannheim's adopted city in its pop academy. It is the intense mixture of profound lyrics and energetic sound with a pinch of hope and cheerfulness that makes "Für 3 Minuten 11" the musical equivalent of an intense, short-lived moment to be enjoyed to the full.

Second album of the Berlin FRONTALANGRIFF with the illustrious guests Walli, Sucker and Henne & Justin as a scoop on top! FRONTALANGRIFF play Berlin hardcore punk. Dirty and fast, just like the city they come from. What began as a fictional punk band in a film project became real in mid-2020. Ralle (Rawside, Troopers), Pete (Cut My Skin, Soul For Sale) & Dima (Cut My Skin, Tilidin) got Sascha (Darwins Rache) on the mic and they were ready to go.The first album was recorded in just a few weeks in the legendary Görli rehearsal room (Vorkriegsjugend, Jingo de Lunch). Recorded by Sascha at Trailerpark Studios, mastered by Matze Wendt...

Second album of the Berlin FRONTALANGRIFF with the illustrious guests Walli, Sucker and Henne & Justin as a scoop on top! FRONTALANGRIFF play Berlin hardcore punk. Dirty and fast, just like the city they come from. What began as a fictional punk band in a film project became real in mid-2020. Ralle (Rawside, Troopers), Pete (Cut My Skin, Soul For Sale) & Dima (Cut My Skin, Tilidin) got Sascha (Darwins Rache) on the mic and they were ready to go.The first album was recorded in just a few weeks in the legendary Görli rehearsal room (Vorkriegsjugend, Jingo de Lunch). Recorded by Sascha at Trailerpark Studios, mastered by Ma...

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2018 repress. vinyl is close to NM.

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close to NM

close to NM

Since first forming in 2016, London, England’s High VIS has steadily polished

their palette of progressive hardcore with shades of post-punk, Brit pop, neo- psychedelia, and even Madchester groove, mapping a middle ground between

hooks and fury, melodies and mosh pits. From its opening seconds of a cab door slamming, a car revving away, and a baggy rhythm swinging to life, Guided Tour sounds like a band reaching for new heights, bristling with energy. The album’s 11 songs span the spectrum of contemporary guitar music, sharpened by experience, camaraderie, and societal frustrations.

Formed in 2023 from members of Time FOR Living (Rivalry Records), US Roughnecks (Hellcat/Epitaph Records), Five Victims Four Graves (New Age Records), Original State, Cold Trap and more, Worst Ways is bringing a fresh entry in the fast melodic-hardcore scene. Anchored by unrelenting energy, the band combines blistering intensity with melodic depth, creating a dynamic mix of sound that has surprising range.

Their debut, self-titled LP showcases Worst Ways’s ability to blend rapid- fire rhythms with introspective lyrics, bouncy grooves, and big melodies, all

interspersed throughout the record. Standout tracks like “Shattered,” with a guest vocal from Marshall Lichtenwaldt of THE Warriors (Pure Noise Records), and “White Horses” highlight their ability to merge intensity with thought-provoking themes, while “Never Know” and “Fade” hold down that speed and heavy end of the spectrum.

Formed in 2023 from members of Time FOR Living (Rivalry Records), US Roughnecks (Hellcat/Epitaph Records), Five Victims Four Graves (New Age Records), Original State, Cold Trap and more, Worst Ways is bringing a fresh entry in the fast melodic-hardcore scene. Anchored by unrelenting energy, the band combines blistering intensity with melodic depth, creating a dynamic mix of sound that has surprising range.

Their debut, self-titled LP showcases Worst Ways’s ability to blend rapid- fire rhythms with introspective lyrics, bouncy grooves, and big melodies, all

interspersed throughout the record. Standout tracks like “Shattered,” with a guest vocal from Marshall Lichtenwaldt of THE Warriors (Pure Noise Records), and “White Horses” highlight their ability to merge intensity with thought-provoking themes, while “Never Know” and “Fade” hold down that speed and heavy end of the spectrum.

A punishing, progressive post-hardcore unit based out of Chico, California, Hail THE SUN employs a lethal blend of blastbeats, breakdowns, and technical riffage. Wake, originally pressed on Blue Swan Records in 2014 and first reissued by Equal Vision Records in 2017, is now available again on milky clear vinyl.

Hailing from the sun-drenched shores of the Gulf Coast in Texas, Bloodlines emerge as a formidable force in the realm of modern-core music. Drawing inspiration from genre titans like FOR Today, Impending Doom, and Convictions, this four-piece outfit delivers a sound that is relentlessly passionate.

Washington, DC’s Battery brought 12 tracks of old-school style hardcore with a twist sound on their final, full-length LP, Whatever It Takes..., originally released in 1998. All songs were cut in singer Brian McTernan’s now infamous Salad Days recording studio.

Solid Yellow Vinyl, limited to 150 copies.Comes with a sticker sheet. The 'Lightless' EP sees AS FRIENDS RUST confronting existential and cosmic loneliness with intensity, imagination and, of course, hooks. Picking up where 2023's Any Joy LP left off, and now joined permanently by bassist Andrew Seward (Against Me!), the band presents five urgent rockers that rage through both inner and outer space, leaving only earworms in their wake. Writing for Lightless began immediately upon the band's return from their tour of Europe in support of 2023's Any Joy LP. Picking up where the album left off, the Lightless EP is a massive, catchy work focusing largely on cosmic loneliness -- a theme echoed in its airbrushed, 70s/80s sci-fi artwork. The EP was mixed by long-time collaborator James Paul Wisner (Further Seems Forever, Paramore, Dashboard Confessional), and mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air, and will be released on November 1st, just days ahead of the band's tour supporting QUICKSAND and HOT WATER MUSIC.'Lightless' will be strictly limited to 500 copies across five vinyl variants, each including a sci-fi/spaced travel sticker sheet. The exclusive END HITS RECORDS/EVIL GREED variant will feature a limited patch, perfect for your 80s satin bomber jacket or heavy metal jeans vest.

Includes original inner sleeve.

The time was right when Joe Strummer and Joe Simonon of The Clash decided to take the so-called long and winding road. This famous show at the Station Pub in Gateshead was more than an intimate affair. And it was part of the acoustic busking tour the band took after the release of their latest studio album, Cut The Crap. This set is dated May 11, 1985, and it’s a brilliant example of the rootsy folk heritage the two were delivering at the time. This particular recording was produced while the band was performing outside The Station in Gateshead, Newcastle in front of what sounds like a lucky 50 or so people! You hear a single acoustic guitar with some clavinets or wood blocks clapping out the beat...and then the reaction from the crowd in -between. The sound is crisp and clear even if the band was playing "off-mike". A rarity in its own.

Defining post-punk is no easy task. While punk was defined by a raw, rebellious simplicity, post-punk (1978-1986) expanded into a diverse array of sounds and ideas. It maintained punk's independent spirit but embraced experimentation, incorporating influences from various musical and cultural traditions, resulting in a movement far more eclectic and fragmented than its predecessor.

At its core, post-punk broke away from traditional rock structures, blending genres like industrial, goth, and punk-funk with emerging dance music cultures. This era's spirit of innovation and defiance against musical norms continues to inspire, making post-punk a pivotal moment in music history that defies easy categorization.

Tony Thorpe presents Postpunk Theory - Alpha ? is a meticulously curated compilation by the legendary Tony Thorpe, known for his work with The Moody Boys, 400 Blows, and The KLF. These classic tracks were played at parties by Thorpe at the time, making them his personal classics. The compilation features 16 rare and sought-after tracks from the post-punk era, including works by Mark Stewart and The Maffia, Basement 5, 23 Skidoo, African Headcharge, and more.

Growing up in a vibrant musical environment in South London, Thorpe was deeply influenced by the eclectic sounds around him, from jazz-funk to Brit-Funk, and later, the post-punk records he discovered. As Thorpe recalls, "Post-punk was a mishmash of different cultures and ideas. Out of post-punk came dance music culture. That period was the most creative time because the culture was in its experimental phase." This compilation captures that innovative spirit, offering a glimpse into the era that shaped Thorpe's musical journey.

The album comes as a limited 2xLP set, accompanied by an extensive 40-page fanzine. The fanzine, written by Matt Annis (Join The Future), dives deep into the post-punk movement, offering insight and context enriched with striking photographs by Simon Pyke and Ian Brodie.

Though he only released a few singles (on the legendary independent labels Bus Stop & Parasol) and the classic 1993 album “Sandbox” (recorded with a cast of friends that included Adam Schmitt, Patrick Hawley, Jay Bennett, Steve Scariano and Nick Rudd), Erik Voeks’ music has resonated deeply with a small but dedicated group of pop and powerpop fans around the world. “Lost treasure,” “hidden gem” are expressions often used to describe “Sandbox,” which is now, for the first time in its 30th anniversary, being reissued on vinyl by Hanky Panky Records along with a CD that brings together 8 demos of the album, his two singles for the Bus Stop label and a previously unreleased original track, “Pristine”. For years Erik kept a low profile, but never stopped recording music, playing with friends like The Octopus Frontier, or even touring the United States and Europe with Jon Dee Graham. In late 2012, Spring Records released a 4-song EP titled “Free Range” on vinyl, which received rave reviews. Since then, Erik has kept busy putting out more new recordings through his bandcamp page, playing live shows, and touring Spain a couple of times. In 2016, Hanky Panky released “So The Wind Won't Blow It All Away” his first full-length album in over 20 years. The album garnered much critical acclaim and was the #1 album of the year on John Borack's influential “Power Pop Plus List.” After touring Spain in 2017 as Erik Voeks & The Spanglish Settlement, Erik, Juan Ferrari, Pepe Bermejo, and Patrick Hawley decided to record an album together. Plans were made for the four of them to reunite in Spain to finish the album, but the pandemic interfered and the recording process took a long and winding road. But better late than never, as they say: “It Means Nothing To Me Now” was finally released in early 2024 under the Erik Voeks & The Ghosters moniker.. “Pure pop magic,” says the Powerpopaholic website, and who are we to disagree?