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Wonk Unit member launches Plasterer Records

Posted in Labels on October 30, 2017

Alex Johnson, skateboarder and frontman of Wonk Unit, have announced the formation of a new punk focused label titled Plasterer Records.

Based out of south London, the label has three 2017 releases planned with more developments in store for 2018.

2017 Releases:
The Dopamines - Tales Of Interest *UK Pressing* (7th Nov)
Aerial Salad - Roach (10th Nov)
Wonk Unit - Nervous Racehorse *Re-Press* (Available Now)

Coming on Plasterer Records in 2018: 

The Raging Nathans / Pizza Tramp Split 7"
Wonk Unit New Album
The Raging Nathans New Album

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Wonk Unit EU/UK Tour Dates:

08 Nov - Exeter, Cavern *
09 Nov - Southampton, Joiners *
10 Nov - Brighton, Sticky Mikes *
11 Nov - Bristol, Louisiana *
12 Nov - London, New Cross Inn *
13 Nov - Watford, Flag *
14 Nov - Bradford, Big Bang Theory *
15 Nov - Glasgow, Bar Bloc *
16 Nov - Newcastle, Jumping Jacks *
17 Nov - Scunthorpe, Lincoln Imp *
18 Nov - Morecombe, The Carleton *
19 Nov - Stafford, Redrum *
20 Nov - Worcester, Marrs Bar *
21 Nov - Canterbury, Lady Luck *
22 Nov - Norwich, The Owl Sanctuary *
23 Nov - Chester, Live Rooms *
24 Nov - Derby, Hairy Dog *
25 Nov - Abertillery, Dolls House *
26 Nov - Manchester, Star And Garter *

* Aerial Salad support

Kid You Not join Deep Elm Records

Posted in Labels on August 25, 2017

Melodic punk group Kid You Not has joined Deep Elm Records for the upcoming release of their debut full-length. The St. Augustine, FL band will release Never A Dull Movement on Sept. 29. Read more Tour Dates: Sep 23 - St. Augustine, FL @ Sing Out Loud Festival Oct 03 … Read more

Southern Lord signs Jesus Piece

Posted in Labels on July 15, 2017

Jesus Piece, currently supporting Darkest Hour and Havok on a US tour, have signed with Southern Lord. The hardcore band has previously released EPs, one self-released, another on Bridge Nine, and will issue their first full-length on Southern Lord in 2018. Tour dates are below. Read more JESUS PIECE Tour … Read more

Start-up Dodgeball Records forms

Posted in Labels on July 10, 2017

Chris Messer of Showoff and his wife Dani have launched new Chicagoland record label Dodgeball Records, with help from longtime friend Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes/Alkaline Trio/Live From The Rock Room) on board. "Our goal is basically to build a brand that represents our core values. Those values are integrity, honesty, … Read more

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God Mother join Party Smasher

Posted in Labels on July 10, 2017

Sweden's God Mother have announced that they've signed to US label Party Smasher, founded by Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan. Weinman states: "For some reason, out of all the European countries producing independent punk and heavy music, it was always the bands from Sweden that made the noise even … Read more

Deafkids join Neurot

Posted in Labels on July 1, 2017

Neurot Recordings has agreed to release Configuração Do Lamento from Deafkids on October 6. The release will be on 10" vinyl and on CD. "I first read about Deafkids when I saw a headline from Cvlt Nation that read, 'This Band Sounds Like No Other!' My cynical nature believed that … Read more

Muskets join No Sleep

Posted in Labels on April 28, 2017

Hailling from Brighton, UK, Mustkets have joined No Sleep Records for the release of their next record. Check out a video for the song "17 Years" here: Read more

Racquet Club (Knapsack, Samiam) join Rise

Posted in Labels on April 15, 2017

Rise Records has announced that Racquet Club will join the label with plans to release a self-titled album later this year. The band includes guitarist/vocalist Blair Shehan (The Jealous Sound, Knapsack), guitarist Sergie Loobkoff (Samiam, Knapsack), drummer Bob Penn (The Jealous Sound), and bassist Ian Smith. While no release date … Read more

tricot now on Topshelf

Posted in Labels on March 27, 2017

Kyoto's tricot, an alt-rock trio described as "melodic post-rock-inspired sounds and jazz-influenced instrumental breaks," will release a new album on Topshelf Records in the United States on May 17. Titled 3, it's fittingly the band's third full-length. The album will release on May 19 via Bgi Scary Monsters in the … Read more

Pure Noise Records announces new Weekday Records

Posted in Labels on March 26, 2017

Pure Noise Records is joining efforts with Sony Music on a new label, Weeday Records, which will focus on non-punk bands that strike the ownership team. In a statement, Pure Noise founder Jake Round says, "I'm very excited and proud to announce Weekday Records, our new partnership with Sony Music. … Read more

New EPs on 6131 Records

Posted in Labels on March 19, 2017

6131 Records has announced two new EPs coming out next week on March 24. The label will co-release Codist's Porcelain Boy EP and American Clay's Sky Hooks EP in a joint effort with LP Records of Glasgow, Scotland. Read more

Author & Punisher jump to Relapse

Posted in Labels on March 17, 2017

Tristan Shone's solo project Author & Punisher is coming to Relapse Records. With five releases under his belt already, including a band new EP here, Author & Punisher will release a full-length on Relapse due in early 2018. Read more AUTHOR & PUNISHER TOUR DATES: Mar 24 Vancouver, BC The … Read more

The Bigger Empty to release on La Escalera

Posted in Labels on February 8, 2017

Chicago's The Bigger Empty have announced the upcoming Lakes & Oceans Vol 1: Michigan, the first of four EPs to be released quarterly on La Escalera Records through 2017. “The overall theme of this project is about relationships, mostly romantic relationships but not entirely,” frontman Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes) says … Read more

Cutting Through to release on New Age

Posted in Labels on January 10, 2017

Portland's Cutting Through have joined New Age Records for a 12" EP to be recorded soon and released later this summer. The band includes current and former members of Go it Alone, Get the Most, Fired Up, Blue Monday, Safe and Sound, and Unrestrained, noting they are inspired by "an … Read more

The Flatliners join Rise

Posted in Labels on December 11, 2016

The Flatliners, who will be touring with Menzingers across Europe soon, have signed with Rise Records and will release a new album on their new label in the coming year. Though no release date is set at the moment, it's expected to come in the first half of 2017. Read … Read more

Terror at Pure Noise

Posted in Labels on December 6, 2016

California's Terror have just signed a deal with Pure Noise Records, joining a label that's also released Counterparts, Stick To Your Guns, The Story So Far, and more. The band will release an EP for their new label debut, presumably in the coming year. "After a great run of releasing … Read more

The Bombpops join Fat Wreck Chords

Posted in Labels on November 23, 2016

The Bombpops, with two Red Scare Industries EPs under their name, have joined Fat Wreck Chords for the release of their debut full-length in early 2017. The new record will be titled Fear of Missing Out and releases on Feb. 10. Though the band formed in 2007, they have had … Read more

Tiny Engines pay-what-you-will for charities

Posted in Labels on November 17, 2016

Tiny Engines record label has put their entire (digital) catalog online at Bandcamp at a "Pay What You Will" price to raise funds for charities Planned Parenthood and Southern Poverty Law Center, the former being a reproductive health organization and the latter providing legal services to minority groups. Releases include … Read more

Less Than Jake sign to Pure Noise

Posted in Labels on November 16, 2016

Gainesville ska-punks Less Than Jake have announced a new deal with Pure Noise Records. It was not announced when they'll make their new label debut. The band is also set to go on a winter co-headlining tour with Pepper. Read more Less Than Jake Tour Dates (w/Pepper):Jan 20 - Dallas, … Read more

Rhino: Record Store Day Black Friday

Posted in Labels on October 26, 2016

Rhino Records has announced the line-up for their limited edition vinyl specials on Nov. 25, 2016, also known as Record Store Day Black Friday. Leading the charge will be releases from the Ramones, The Cars, and Sugar Hill Gang. Check out further details after the jump. Read more Blue Man … Read more