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City of Ships has been going strong right out of the gate since forming in 2005. The Richmond-based outfit has been touring constantly and promoting a series of vinyl and CD releases through various independent labels - even self-releasing a tour EP in 2008. The group is now preparing the release of their debut full-length, Look What God Did to … Read more

Richmond, Virginia has a rich history in the punk and hardcore world. And as the years have passed by, the city remains a hotbed for new and exciting bands to emerge from. The Catalyst is a perfect example. Throughout the past seven years, they have unleashed a slew of recordings on various formats. With Swallow Your Teeth, the band unleashes … Read more

Pittsburgh was once a bustling city booming with economic success. But over the years the city has slowly slipped into a depression that has filled the streets with pessimistic and bitter individuals. This sentiment of despair is showcased in the music of Unreal City and their debut full-length, Ephemeral Subsistence, with its twelve tracks of dark, cathartic, metallic hardcore. The … Read more

Set Your Goals have become one of the most talked about bands in the hardcore and punk music scenes, but with good reason. The band generated a huge buzz with their self-titled EP on Straight On Records. In support, the band hit the road with fellow Cali cohorts Life Long Tragedy last Summer. The result was a contract with Eulogy … Read more

I hit the 500 review mark last week with my Narrows review. That's a lot of reviews. Sometimes I get burnt out with all the stuff coming through, especially when it seems that as soon as one sound gets hot, then that's all we seem to get sent in the … Read more

So I just got done watching the season finale of Scrubs. It was Zach Braff's final episode. His character is saying goodbye, but I think they gave it a nice "here's what is probably going to happen." Though I think we all kind of figured it out by now.  Not … Read more

Two months ago I had high hopes for the Cleveland Browns. Now I am left with a fairly mediocre season.  We shall see how the remainder plays out. I'm looking for a 7-9 finish. Read more

I forgot to post this prior to week one, but given the outcome of that game, maybe it was for the best. Anyway, the Browns season is underway and that leaves me hopeful and optimistic.  But don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting a spectacular season with 10 wins. This … Read more

Escapist Records is pleased to team up with Toxicbreed's Funhouse for a full-album stream of Territory's Sic Semper Tyranis 12" LP, which is live as of today here. The debut LP from the Tucson, AZ outfit is due out in early Summer via the Cleveland-based label on both vinyl and … Read more

Light Years is hitting the road in support of their latest 7” EP Just Between Us, released earlier this Spring on Escapist Records. The band will be touring the US with Turnover and Citizen as they support their split EP for Run For Cover Records.  Dates can be viewed after … Read more

Light Years will be launching an Eastcoast/Midwest tour with The Fake Boys (Animal Style Records) in early April. The band will be supporting their new 7” EP, Just Between Us, which is slated for an April 3rd release through Escapist Records. The label is currently taking pre-orders for the release … Read more

Escapist Records would like to welcome Tucson, AZ’s Territory to its roster.  We are quite excited to be working with the band on the release of a 12” in the coming months. Drawing influence from the likes of Ringworm, Obituary, and Buried Alive, in their brief span as a band … Read more