Wednesday, March 10, 2010

[split cassette] - Al Qaeda/Spreaders

Al Qaeda/Spreaders
[split cassette]
[babysunghxing Records] - CS ($3)

Everyone has that one thing in their collection that is considered the "odd" record. Odd as in, the kind of thing you put on when people come over and say things like "You HAVE to listen to this, it's crazy". The kind of thing where you sit, you listen, and you quietly exchange looks and gestures as the music surrounds you. The kind of thing where, once it's over, you need only silently acknowledge the intensity and peculiarity of this shared experience. This is that kind of tape. Spreaders spends their side of the release subconsciously seeping their noise-infused ambiance into your brain, while Al Qaeda hits the whole experience home on side B with their unpredictable brand of experimentalism. Spray-stenciled, normal-bias cassette tapes encased in plastic boxes and fabric pouches. Extremely limited quantities of these available.

OUT OF PRINT - Email lazyroar@gmail.com if you're interested, I might still have a copy laying around!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Listen Now To The Sound Of The Things That Are Found Underground

Hey all,

Just wanted to give an update here, since things may seem a little slow around here as of late. This is mostly due to the fact that the most of my energies, as well as the energies of Clan Destine Records, are being poured into the new Jailhouse Fuck 12". There won't be any new releases from now until then, but I've got some awesome stuff cookin' for afterwards. Stay tuned.

Also, if you're wondering what I've been doing with the other smidgen of my energy that isn't going into the 12", I'm now writing for a sick new site called Artist Advocacy. This truly is a new kind of music website, one that aims to connect fans to the people who inspire them directly, and I'm super excited to be a part of it. So far I've interviewed both Sun City Girls and Abe Vigoda, and those interviews will be up within the coming weeks, as well as a total revamp of the site, so keep yr eye on it.

See ya next time, hopefully with JF 12" in hand!
--Rob

Friday, January 15, 2010

WRMS - Spreaders

Spreaders
WRMS EP
WR002 - CS ($4)

Spreaders is a band that has come a long way in a very short amount of time. It is difficult to believe that the same band has released both The Friends EP (Free download!) and this cassette within the same six month period of time. And, although I am head-over-heels for their droney new releases, the WRMS EP represents all that I first fell in love with. Although they have mentioned to me in the past how they grow tired of this descriptor, the sound presented on WRMS is some sort of freakish hybrid between black metal and surf music. Pounding drums, heavy bass riffs, and scratchy vocals meet melodic, poppy guitar sounds, creating the most amazingly unlikely musical harmony ever. Clear cassette tapes with a light splattering of blue paint plus full-color j-cards. Lazy Roar has seven copies for distribution, however only 35 were ever made.

OUT OF PRINT - Email lazyroar@gmail.com if you're interested, I might still have a copy laying around!