Marked Men- Untitled - 7"

SS-09 - THE MARKED MEN - untitled 7"

The Marked Men are a part of the fertile and incestuous scene in Denton, TX that's given birth to bands like The Reds, The Riverboat Gamblers, High Tension Wires, and the Chop Sakis. As great as all those bands are/were, the Marked Men top the heap with a sound that's 50% punk rock, 50% power-pop, and 50% garage rock. That adds up to 150% of awesomeness. Their albums on Rip Off and Dirtnap landed at the top of "best of the year" lists of anyone that matters. This single has two brand new songs that are easily among the best the band has ever recorded. For real.

MARVELOUS DARLINGS- I dont wanna go to the party 7" - 7"

The first offering from Toronto’s MARVELOUS DARLINGS is finally here. Featuring Ben Cook and Matt Delong from NO WARNING and VIOLENT MINDS, the MARVELOUS DARLINGS take catchy punk to a level rarely seen or heard. The A-side track from this single is an absolute modern punk classic with killer RAMONES riffage and I say this with confidence. Not to overshadow the excellence of ‘Careerist’ (the B-side), ‘I don’t wanna go to the party’ is the obvious standout track on this record. Also worth noting, the MARVELOUS DARLINGS were one of Myspace’s ‘Featured Artists’ in November of 2007

Matt Pond PA - Last Light - 12"

Last Light is matt pond PA’s sixth album. This deluxe vinyl edition is double 180 gram vinyl, packaged in a gatefold jacket with an LP-only bonus track as well as a code inside for a free digital download of the album. The CD version is also available through Altitude Records. Over the course of six acclaimed and adored albums, Matt Pond has composed a world of poetic characters and bittersweet melodies. Each release presents a new emotional arc, drawing fans in closer with personal lyrics and endearing hooks. Last Light offers the most dynamic glimpse of this world yet. Set against Matt's pastoral imagery, this collection of songs follows a path from hopeless longing to the hope of new love – exploring all the delicate twists, turns, rifts, and revelations in between.

MATT POND PA -The Nature of Maps - 12"

First time ever available on vinyl! This classic matt pond PA title is finally being given a proper release on 180 gram audiophile vinyl. The LP also includes a coupon for free digital download of the album.

Mechanial Bride - Umbrella' - 7"

A beautifully melancholic cover of Rihanna’s hit single. Released on Dec 24th as a single-sided, etched 7” only, limited to just 500 copies; this will be a very special Christmas present indeed.

Meligrove Band - THe Planets Conspire - 12"

THE MELIGROVE BAND Planets Conspire (V2/Sony BMG)
Some bands spend their whole careers looking for the magic formula and never find it. For others, success comes instantaneously. Then there are a few groups, like The Meligrove Band, whose careers are right in the middle. They've been around for more than a few years, but it wasn't until Planets Conspire ended up in the hands of V2 that they finally struck it big. It's not hard to see why they became the label's first Canadian signing. Producer Jose Contreras wanted to capture the Meligroves' live sound and he nailed it on the head. Every track on this disc oozes energy and immediacy. Listening to this record is like listening to Hot Hot Heat's Make Up The Breakdown — it's edgy yet polished, and operatic but still indie-rock friendly. Talk about making the most of an opportunity. From Chat Magazine Noah Love

Meth Teeth - ST - 7"

Clearly the latest string of this whole singles racket being a fun and personal endeavor is starting to shine through, Meth Teeth being an obvious example. They’re three dudes from Portland who give off a really unsympathetic “poor vacation” attitude through these white trashy acoustic bike-folk actions, which are then run through a pinned-in-the-red production technique lifted straight off of Sic Alps and the thousands of lo-fi practitioners before them. I learn that one of the guys in this group was in Leper Print, whose single I was very into – what happened? Very much emperor’s new clothes, the songs failing to inspire in either writing or playing, and the poor sonic choice to make everything they’re playing all reverb-y before they push everything into the red just doesn’t work. FROM STILL SINGLE, Dusted

Milimetrik - Northwest Passage's New Era - 12"

Millimetrik, lo-fi ambient ambassador Pascal Asselin, has been crafting honest, vivid musical landscapes taking sounds from hip-hop to classical music. His constantly evolving sound has a way of expressing his moods in exceptionally beautiful ways. At times melancholic, Millimetrik’s sounds will deeply brings you into an authentic journey

Million Dollar Marxists - “Do You Wanna Evolve?” - 7"

New from the Million Dollar Marxists, one of Canada’s premier garage/punk outfits, is the “Do You Wanna Evolve?” 7” on Vancouver’s Seeing Eye Records. Hailing from the nation’s capital, the Marxists have been touring non-stop for the past four years showing true dedication to the demands of rock and roll obscurity. With a critic-pleasing debut album on Gearhead records, a series of crowd-pleasing live performances across Canada, the USA and Europe, and a sophomore release just released on Rumble Records; the Marxists have established themselves as a must have for any lover of top quality Garage rock. This 7” could kick you in the balls and you’d still want to dance to it.

Monkey Swallows The Universe - Science - 7"

Everyones favourite acoustic five piece named after a Japanese TV show follow up their acclaimed debut album "The Bright Carvings" with three new songs! Fans of Belle and Sebastia and Camera Obscura will love this record. The 7" has songs "Science" and "Happiness", while the CD has the song "Florence" as an additional track. "Florence" is also be available as a free download so you don't have to buy both formats.

A Selection of Reviews

Now signed to Loose Records, this excellent single from of Monkey Swallows The Universe followed the release of their debut album on Thee SPC. It received plays on 6Music, XFM, Radio1 and Radio2.

‘Science’ was included in Rough Trade’s Counter Culture Compilation as released by V2 in February 2007.

“A delicate pop song with heart breaking female vocals and sounds like a prime el records or sarah records release. Fans of camera obscura or belle and sebastian will fall in love with this track instantly.” Rough Trade

“Should be checked out by anyone who likes their pop music with a dose of folk, humour and wisdom – and, I might add, with some absolutely beautiful vocal harmonies.” Drowned In Sound

Monsters From Mars- Surfing Through A Creepy Castle - 7"

A Brittany Spears cover...Telstar cover...and original surf scorchers on the same wax? You have no choice but to get this. Hahahaha! "Surfin Thru A Creepy Castle" is the debut 7-inch EP from Monster From Mars. Combines a lot of elements of surf and garage rock, with a "spooky" theme throughout like the Mummies did (I hate comparing them to the Mummies tho...). All recording here was done by the band themselves on reel to reel tape and with classic vintage rock n roll gear. Sounds good to me! (Seriously, one of the nicest sounding "vintage" type rnr recordings I have heard in a bit here. from the songs, to the vibe, to the recording, to the fun factor, these guys hit on the original surf rock vibes easily.) Do not dismiss OG for kitsch! It's a fuggin resurrection! And you will be eternally damned without this record my son!

MOTO - Spiral Slouch EP - 7"

SS-04 MOTO - Spiral Slouch EP

MOTO are Masters Of The Obvious, one of Chicago's longest running and, tragically, oft-overlooked treasures. The Spiral Slouch EP is the umpteenth release in their eightyleventeen year history, and it's a motherfucker. The top side features two new hits recorded at the Noise Floor by Garret Hammond (who also recorded their latest amazing long-player, Kill MOTO), while the bottom side features two equally brilliant home recorded gems. In sum you get four catchy mid-tempo punk rock numbers that will be stuck in your head until approximately the end of time.