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Vivian Girls sign to Polyvinyl

Posted in Labels on September 18, 2010

Vivian Girls are in the process of cranking out their third album. As Exclaim! reports, the Brooklyn garage-poppers have moved on from their previous label home at In the Red, and they've titled their new joint Share the Joy. And now we can report that Share the Joy is due for a spring 2011 release on Polyvinyl. Vivian Girls are not done recording the album yet, but they've got plenty of side projects to keep them busy before the record drops.

Guitarist Cassie Ramone also leads another band, the Babies, with Woods' Kevin Morby. They've recorded an album for Shrimper, and it's tentatively set for a November release. Ramone will also release a solo album called Zenith on In the Red early in 2011.

Bassist Katy Goodman (perhaps better known as Kickball Katy) also has a solo project called La Sera. On November 16, she'll release a 7" single, "Never Come Around" b/w "Behind Your Eyes", on Hardly Art. She's also got her own album coming early in 2011.

Red Fang Officially Sign With Relapse

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2010

Red Fang’s signing to Relapse has been made official. The group will release their as-yet untitled new album through the label early next year and commented on their signing with the following: “We are f’ing stoked to sign a deal with RELAPSE. We had a great time recording with Chris … Read more

Moving Mountains join Triple Crown Records

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2010

Moving Mountains have signed to Triple Crown Records and will release a new album through the label in 2011. Read more

The Saddest Landscape join Panic Records

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2010

Boston's The Saddest Landscape have signed to Panic Records. The band's debut for the label will be You Will Not Survive. It's due out September 21, 2010 and follows 2009's discography release All Is Apologized For. All Is Forgiven. The band commented: The Saddest Landscape are the newest addition to … Read more

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No Sleep Records signs The Felix Culpa

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2010

No Sleep Records has officially signed indie rock/post-hardcore band The Felix Culpa. Formed in 2002, the group released their debut in 2004 and recently self-released a new album titled "Sever Your Roots." The latter effort will be re-issued by No Sleep in November. Additionally, Felix Culpa will release a new … Read more

Relapse Records to release Phobia EP

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2010

Phobia will see the release of a brand new EP, titled Unrelenting, this fall via Relapse Records. Unrelenting is seventeen new Phobia tracks clocking in at just over 14 minutes. The EP will be available on CD, LP, and digitally starting November 23rd in North America. Read more

Rabbits And Red Fang Sign With Relapse Records

Posted in Labels on September 13, 2010

Rabbits have inked a deal with Relapse and will release their new album through the label in the coming months. Speaking on their signing, the group offered the following statement: “We are putting the final grimy touches on our new record, ten unhinged punk-sludge-thrash nature-crushes-man anthems. We are thrilled that … Read more

Equal Vision Recs signs Wild Orchid Children

Posted in Labels on September 9, 2010

Official press release: Equal Vision Records is pleased to welcome Wild Orchid Children to its roster. The Seattle-based band is comprised of core members, Kirk Huffman (vocals and percussion), Thomas Hunter (guitar), Kyle O'Quin (keys), Andy Lum (drums), Aaron Benson (percussion and effects), and Ryan Van Wierengen (baritone guitar and … Read more

Old Man Markley join Fat Wreck Chords

Posted in Labels on September 8, 2010

Los Angeles, CA nonet Old Man Markley, have joined the Fat Wreck roster. The label will release a new 7" from the band entitled For Better, For Worse on October 26, 2010. The title track from that slab 'o wax is available for download here. Read more

Rust Belt Lights join Paper and Plastick

Posted in Labels on September 7, 2010

Buffalo, NY-based melodic hardcore outfit Rust Belt Lights have joined Paper and Plastick. The label will release the band's debut full-length These Are The Good Old Days, likely later this year. More details are expected soon, including a digital EP that the label just released to iTunes today. Read more

Messengers sign with Facedown/Strike First

Posted in Labels on September 7, 2010

Facedown Records imprint Strike First Records has official signed Texas-based hardcore band Messengers. The group will release an EP titled "Anthems" on November 9th. The release's title track can be heard here. Vocalist Chad Paramore comments: "Signing to Strike First really is a dream come true. We have followed Facedown … Read more

Ipsissimus Sign With Metal Blade Records

Posted in Labels on September 2, 2010

Ipsissimus have inked a deal with Metal Blade and will finish up recording new material for their debut for the label later this month. A release early next year is expected. Read more

Willowtip Records signs GIGAN

Posted in Labels on September 1, 2010

Official press release: Willowtip Records is extremely pleased to announce the signing of the psychedelic extreme metal band GIGAN. GIGAN is set to enter the studio this fall to record their second full-length album entitled Quasi-Hallucinogenic Sonic Landscapes. The recording will once again take place in Chicago, IL at Semaphore … Read more

Rise Records to release Your Demise album

Posted in Labels on September 1, 2010

UK hardcore/punk outfit Your Demise has joined the Rise Records roster. Rise will release the group's new full-length "The Kids We Used To Be..." on October 12th in North America. Read more

Queens Of The Stone Age Frontman Finds Another New Home For His Rekords Rekords Label

Posted in Labels on August 31, 2010

It would appear that the partnership between Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Joshua Homme’s label Rekords Rekords‘ and Dangerbird Records didn’t make it off the ground. Instead a new affiliation with Ipecac Recordings has been announced with the following press release available: “LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 — Joshua Homme’s … Read more

Voyager Sign With Creator-Destructor Records

Posted in Labels on August 31, 2010

Voyager have inked a deal with Creator-Destructor Records and will begin recording their new album for the label in late October at Planet Z Studios with producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain). An early 2011 release date is being planned. Read more

Full Blown Chaos Sign With Ironclad Recordings

Posted in Labels on August 31, 2010

Full Blown Chaos have inked a deal with Ironclad Recordings and will release their new album through the label in early 2011. The following press release was issued regarding their signing: “Ironclad Recordings is proud to announce the addition of heavy hardcore powerhouse Full Blown Chaos from Queens, New York … Read more

Relapse Records signs Royal Thunder

Posted in Labels on August 29, 2010

Official press release: Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Atlanta, GA's Royal Thunder. Royal Thunder (Mlny Parsonz – bass / vocals, Josh Weaver – guitar, Jesse Stuber - drums) is a haunting rock band that lures listeners in with their dark rhythms and soulful vocals. The band … Read more

Run for Cover signs Basement

Posted in Labels on August 24, 2010

Run for Cover has inked Ipswich, UK's Basement. The label will release the band's debut full-length in 2011, but have already made a new digital single, Two Songs, available for free or donation-based download at their bandcamp page. UK label City of Gold is planning a limited cassette version of … Read more

John Darnielle's Mountain Goats and Extra Lens Sign to Merge Records

Posted in Labels on August 17, 2010

The Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle lives in Durham, North Carolina, the same town where indie megalith Merge is based. Mountain Goats drummer Jon Wurster also plays in Merge's Superchunk, alongside Merge founders Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance. And now two of Darnielle's projects have signed to Merge. Makes sense, … Read more