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  • 01. A Poem
    02. Normalization Blues
    03. Body Terror Song
    04. Feedbag
    05. No Justice, No Peace, No Hope
    06. Mega Guillotine 2020
    07. Loudmouth
    08. Maggie
    09. Psychic Warfare
    10. Your Voice, as I Remember it
    11. A Big Day for Grimley
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    AJJ

    Good Luck Everybody

    [engl] New album from Phoenix, AZ folk punk lifers AJJ! Good Luck Everybody, is a grim glimpse into the tidal wave reality of modern life in America. It’s a collection of songs that will undoubtedly stand out in the band’s 15-year catalogue; while still rooted in the folk-punk sound AJJ has become known for, the album is unafraid to delve into new territories that test the limits of what the band is capable of. Produced by vocalist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty, with their usual cast of collaborators (Preston Bryant, Dylan Cook, Mark Glick, Owen Evans) plus a few guest appearances from Thor Harris, Jeff Rosenstock, Kimya Dawson and Laura Stevenson.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    24.01.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0667867908575
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    24.01.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0667867908384
     
  • 01. Looks Right
    02. Joyful Life
    03. The Never End
    04. Try As I Might
    05. Wonderful Life
    06. The Point
    07. Maybe You'll Help
    08. Keep Your Head Up
    09. Deep Water
    10. Morning
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    ALL AWAY LOU

    Things Will Change

    [engl] "All Away Lou is the new band from Lou Hanman; a 40 something, queer, English woman living in Philadelphia, PA, still playing punk rock three decades in because it's fun and she needs it! The force behind UK punk favourites Caves & Flamingo 50. Lou emigrated to the US 6 years ago to pursue music full time, touring & recording drums, bass, guitar for the likes of RVIVR, Mikey Erg, Thin Lips, Katie Ellen, Queen of Jeans, Worriers. After a significant songwriting drought, the pandemic and a break from touring gave Lou the space to focus on her own musical output and spend some time recording at Headroom Studios in her current hometown of Philadelphia, PA with Kyle Pulley and Jackie Milestone."
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    10.02.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366349
     
  • 01. Groove
    02. Working
    03. Shit On My Shoe
    04. Doo-Lang Doo-Lang
    05. Hangin' Round
    06. Future Legend
    07. Telephone
    08. Stupid
    09. Messy Xmas
    10. Talking
    11. Bedroom Mosh
    12. Walk All Over Me
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    BIG MESS

    Cleaning Up With

    [engl] Copenhagen punk rock/power pop band BIG MESS is a pile of hooks and energy. Taking their cues from the timeless masters of melody, loud guitars and high BPMs, their music packs an infectious punch. CLEANING UP WITH is the band's fourth full length and its first collaboration with UK-based label Specialist Subject. The album shows Big Mess at their most accomplished yet, and shows total dedication to reaching the ultimate in hit making. Imagine a singles compilation by your favourite band and you get the idea. Songwriting is key for Big Mess - as much Brill Building sparkle as hardcore punk economy, with no room for duds. Lyrically, the songs are heartfelt and occasionally stupid, with the dangers and difficulties of existence and the joys of rocking holding equal importance. Having been a band for nearly a decade, Big Mess’ playing is instinctive, effortless and relentless topped with vocals that combine a hooky sense of melody and rhythm with the right amount of desperation. This time the band adds a refreshingly shameless amount of backing vocals and harmonies that only add to the effective singalong quality.
    Format
    LP pink
    Release-Datum
    17.11.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366523
     
  • 01. Do It Together (First Timers)
    02. Bridges Go Burn
    03. Jimnastics
    04. Princess Video
    05. Sophomore Year
    06. Kissing You
    07. Wild Wild Westfield
    08. Muffy Plays Poker
    09. Dyed and Gone to Hairven
    10. Here for the View (Santa Cruz)
    11. Baby Needs a Breeze
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    CHARMPIT

    Cause A Stir

    [engl] Debut album from London x California Pop(star) Punk four piece, Charmpit! Through playful harmonies, sparkling guitar and to-the-point lyrics, they place a high value on friendship, the power of femme, and FUNctional social justice politics.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    03.04.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366257
     
  • 01. Spargo
    02. Baby Now I'm Seethin'
    03. True
    04. Y U Lyin'
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    DOGEYED

    Hot For The Moon

    [engl] Hot For The Moon' is the long awaited second (and final) EP from Bristol slacker rockers Dogeyed, recorded & mixed straight to tape in one day back in Autumn 2020. These four snappy little numbers see the pups at their poppiest, heaviest and spookiest. Fans of indiscriminate whammy bar will not be disappointed, a band at their peak, just before their demise. Dogeyed is dead. Long live Dogeyed.
    Format
    7''
    Release-Datum
    16.12.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366493
     
  • 01. Head's Chocka
    02. Do That Thing
    03. Crushing Weight
    04. Boredom Abound
    05. Every Corner
    06. Got, Need
    07. The Scythe's Remorseless Swing
    08. Beans
    09. See Thru
    10. Progress With Denise
    11. What's In A Name
    12. DST
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    DON`T WORRY

    Remorseless Swing

    [engl] "Long awaited second album from UK indie rock band Don't Worry! Since their inception in 2014, Don’t Worry have earned themselves a loyal following, releasing their debut album Who Cares Anyway? back in 2018. The band, helmed by co-lead singers Ronan Van Kehoe and Samuel Watson, write about everything from the mundanities of life to the relatively profound delivering a relatable commentary on modern day life. The band cite a diverse range of influences for their new record, combining the vocal harmonies of classic pop groups like The Beach Boys and The Beatles, the guitar stylings of US indie heroes Built To Spill and Pavement with the energy and quintessential ‘Britishness’ of acts like The Streets, The Cribs and Blur."
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    25.03.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366370
     
  • 01. I Came Here To Feed You
    02. True Blue
    03. Red Is
    04. Hejira's Interlude
    05. Magnolia
    06. Salish Sea Orcas
    07. A Year
    08. Little Sunrise
    09. Golden Welcome
    10. Fantastic Future
    11. July Bird
    12. Tadpoles
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    ERICA FREAS

    Young

    [engl] Third solo album from Erica Freas (RVIVR / Somnia). Recorded by Freas herself over the past two years, Young's eleven tracks share a common thread: they were all written as love songs for her friends at moments of big change and transition.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    28.02.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366233
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    28.02.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366240
     
  • 01. Our Love
    02. Morgan & Joanne
    03. Babyface
    04. Going to Bed
    05. Sleepover
    06. Fuck Up
    07. Deer in the Headlights
    08. Pls Don't Cry
    09. We All Know (Blondie)
    10. I Know I'm Just a Phase to You
    11. Why Do I
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    FRESH

    Raise Hell

    [engl] ‘Raise Hell’, the third album from London DIY punks Fresh out 1st July on Specialist Subject Records. Fresh have been an unwavering fixture within the UK punk scene since their first record in 2017. A joy to behold live, Woods honed her craft not only fronting Fresh but as a member of several heralded indie and punk bands, including cheerbleederz and ME REX alongside Fresh bandmate Myles McCabe. Their new album radiates with their signature mischievous British charm and flourishes of brilliant pop punk flair – though underestimate Fresh at your peril. ‘Raise Hell’ dares to dive deeper than most, delivering Woods’ darker moments and contemplative thought processes through the sharply focussed lens of upbeat indie punk. Since their inception the band have been working tirelessly recording and touring. They released their last EP 'The Summer I Got Good at Guitar' in Spring 2021, to praise from Upset, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, BBC6 Music, Radio X and have toured with the likes of Jeff Rosenstock, The Beths, PUP, Adult Mom. For a band that have existed for a relatively short period of time, the four-piece have already released a hefty catalogue of work – prolific, ever evolving and always fresh (in every sense of the word).
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    01.07.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0634457085510
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    01.07.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366417
    Format
    TAPE
    Release-Datum
    01.07.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366424
     
  • 01. The Summer I Got Good At Guitar
    02. Over There
    03. Girl Clout
    04. My Redemption Arc
    05. Cry For Help
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    FRESH

    The Summer I Got Good At Guitar

    [engl] 5 track 12" EP from London punks Fresh! Fresh have worked tirelessly since their inception - releasing two albums, touring with the likes of The Beths, PUP, Adult Mom, playing Fest, Manchester Punk Festival and The Fiest in Madrid. The EP continues their progression from 2019's Withdraw, deeply personal and visceral songwriting played in the most lively, fuzzy and catchy way possible! Purple marble vinyl limited to 500 copies.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    06.04.2021
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366318
     
  • 01. Withdraw
    02. Nervous Energy
    03. Going To Brighton
    04. Willa
    05. No Thanks
    06. New Girl
    07. In Over My Head
    08. Getting Ready
    09. Punisher
    10. Nothing
    11. Revenge
    12. Reprise
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    FRESH

    Withdraw

    [engl] New album from twee, lo-fi, indie-pop band Garden Centre! Garden Centre are a band that encompass the childish wonder of our every day. On their self titled debut they deconstructed the thoughts and feelings of a friendship group forged in the fires of forgotten spaces. In 2018's followup 'Monster Energy' they tackled energy drink consumption and semi rural exploration. Now, on their new album ‘A Moon For Digging’, they’ve reaffirmed their ability to look at the world a little differently. Conveying simple, starry-eyed narratives with a tentative sense of optimism, Garden Centre’s sweet, playground melodies will urge you to look up from your phone and notice the little things; the hidden things.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    07.06.2019
    EAN
    EAN 0667867908506
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    07.06.2019
    EAN
    EAN 0667867908513
     
  • 01. Naked Ape
    02. Super Moon
    03. Lucky Guy
    04. Parasite
    05. Wheelie
    06. Sorry Feeling Heart
    07. Spill Our Wine
    08. Wide Sea
    09. Get Drunk
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    GARDEN CENTRE

    A Moon For Digging

    [engl] New album from twee, lo-fi, indie-pop band Garden Centre! Garden Centre are a band that encompass the childish wonder of our every day. On their self titled debut they deconstructed the thoughts and feelings of a friendship group forged in the fires of forgotten spaces. In 2018's followup 'Monster Energy' they tackled energy drink consumption and semi rural exploration. Now, on their new album ‘A Moon For Digging’, they’ve reaffirmed their ability to look at the world a little differently. Conveying simple, starry-eyed narratives with a tentative sense of optimism, Garden Centre’s sweet, playground melodies will urge you to look up from your phone and notice the little things; the hidden things.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    29.11.2019
    EAN
    EAN 0667867908520
     
  • 01. Hall of Fame
    02. Shock Site
    03. Chicken
    04. Talking on the Phone
    05. Dirt Bike
    06. Sitting on my Chest
    07. Thin
    08. Tannoy
    09. Perfect Stranger
    10. Searching for a Stream
    11. Pool Ball
    12. Valley
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    GARDEN CENTRE

    Searching For A Stream

    [engl] For years, Garden Centre’s Max Levy has been searching for a steady stream. A stream to watch sports on, a stream to glean information from, a stream to wade in. Occasionally, he’ll immerse himself shin-deep in an actual, physical stream: an activity that pulls him in closest to the hum of the universe. Living is a fractured and fractious experience. A stream is a promise of resonance, unifying our innermost being with our outside reality. This is an album about streams. Levy has already toured extensively across the UK and abroad with the likes of Dry Cleaning and Porridge Radio (with whom Garden Centre shares members). He has also found a fan in Frank Ocean, who has playlisted Garden Centre multiple times on his popular Blonded radio show. Searching For A Stream, however, is a clear step-up for Garden Centre. An exquisitely self-contained world which also seems to expand with each listen, Levy’s latest album proves that there is beauty in the ordinary, oft-missed details of our everyday lives. If only we could stay in the stream long enough to really feel them. Yellow vinyl limited to 500 copies.
    Format
    LP yellow
    Release-Datum
    19.05.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366455
     
  • 01. All Hail Zebulon!
    02. Alien Song
    03. Seafood
    04. Cut it Out
    05. Supersad
    06. Agatha
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    HAMBURGER

    Teenage Terrified

    [engl] Teenage Terrified is the debut E.P. by Hamburger, a Bristol band formed over a chance meeting at a vegan fast food joint. Consisting of six friends, Hamburger have mixed the raw, immediate feeling of home/bedroom recording with the poppier sound of studio recordings with Dom Mitchison of Humm Studios. Teenage Terrified takes in a range of flavours, from the sing-songy, slacker pop of Zebulon, to the more ethereal, dreamy and melodic Seafood, to the intensely personal, stripped back and introspective Agatha. Every time you try to define Hamburger’s sound, they will surprise you and take you somewhere a little different. Having said that…one can definitely hear the sonic influence of Elliott Smith, Alex G, Sparklehorse and Built to Spill. Pink vinyl 12" limited to 300 copies
    Format
    12''
    Release-Datum
    29.01.2021
    EAN
    EAN 619793366318
     
  • 01. Will U Still U
    02. Head
    03. Liked U Better
    04. Doubt
    05. Future is Dumb
    06. Soft Living
    07. Healmode
    08. Life Admin
    09. I wanna be wrong
    10. Graceyard Song
    11. 3 Summers
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    JEFF ROSENSTOCK

    Hellmode

    [engl] On Jeff Rosenstock’s new album, HELLMODE, the spontaneous DIY trailblazer returns with the most confident & cohesive album of his career. Recorded at EastWest Studios with Grammy nominated engineer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor) and captured live to tape in the same room where albums like Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere and Toxicity were recorded, HELLMODE finds Rosenstock holding nothing back. The studio’s infamous natural tones are juxtaposed with echo chambers used on Pet Sounds, calling to mind the mixture of despair and clear-eyed hope heard throughout the record. The album features massive pop gems like “FUTURE IS DUMB,” “DOUBT,” and “LIKED U BETTER,” as well as softer songs such as “HEALMODE,” showcasing an intimate, immediate sound. Rosenstock has built his career on an uncompromising commitment to stay true to his beliefs. He’s toured the globe countless times and played to thousands of dedicated fans. In addition to the vast critical acclaim he’s received from places like Pitchfork, The NY Times, NPR and others, Jeff's work can be heard scoring the Cartoon Network series Craig of the Creek, which was nominated for multiple awards, including 2 Emmys. He’s performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers & The Chris Gethard Show as well as numerous music festivals across the world, including Pitchfork Music Festival, Noise Pop, Riot Fest, and more. HELLMODE is yet another exciting glimpse into Rosenstock’s powerful and emotionally resonant music, making him one of the most mesmerizing songwriters of the last decade.
    Format
    LP pink
    Release-Datum
    01.09.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366554
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    01.09.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366561
     
  • 01. NO TIME
    02. Nikes (Alt)
    03. Scram!
    04. N O D R E A M
    05. State Line
    06. f a m e
    07. Leave It In The Sun
    08. The Beauty Of Breathing
    09. Old Crap
    10. ***BNB
    11. Monday At The Beach
    12. Honeymoon Ashtray
    13. Ohio Tpke
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    JEFF ROSENSTOCK

    No Dream

    [engl] NO DREAM is the 4th studio record from the Death Rosenstock band full of chords, words, beats and more! Tracked live in a big room for that classic "is that a mistake?" sound by Grammy-nominated recorded "Grammy Jack" Shirley, you are GUARANTEED to have not heard this record before you've listened to it! We hope it makes you feel good, but if it doesn't, that's on you sorry.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    21.08.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366295
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    21.08.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366288
     
  • 01. Mornin'!
    02. USA
    03. Yr Throat
    04. All This Useless Energy
    05. Powerlessness
    06. TV Stars
    07. Melba
    08. Beating My Head Against A Wall
    09. 9/10
    10. Let Them Win
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    JEFF ROSENSTOCK

    POST-

    [engl] Written in the days after the 2017 Presidential inauguration, POST-'s lyrics get (really) heavy but the melodies are so catchy and the builds are so big and bright that the end result is more of a rallying cry than a surrender. The album was recorded in a one-week, 86-hour marathon recording session with Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Deafheaven) at the Atomic Garden in East Palo Alto, CA.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    23.03.2018
    EAN
    EAN 0604565029690
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    23.03.2018
    EAN
    EAN 0604565035776
     
  • 01. The Hardest Band In Cardiff Presents...
    02. The Real Animals Of...
    03. Mouse Death
    04. All Wax No Honey
    05. Novelty is the Best Policy
    06. A Legendary Run
    07. Hopelash
    08. Delusions Of Ganja
    09. Oso Jugoso
    10. Too Late In The Day
    11. Chromatic Delight
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    LIVE, DO NOTHING

    Hiraeth & Loathing

    [engl] Debut album from Cardiff indie-pop collective Live, Do Nothing (ex-members of Rosehip Teahouse/Deadlines). Hiraeth & Loathing explores feeling disconnected from your childhood self. The record questions if there is value in re-discovering this inner child, or if we’re better off eschewing the trappings of nostalgia and living for our current reality instead. Since their debut Ep, 2018’s “Oh Dear”, a collection of scrappy indie-punk songs from the original four piece lineup, the band has doubled in size (and is still growing!). Countless numbers of new instruments have been added to the mix, including: vibraphone, toy piano, violin, flute and saxophone.
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    23.09.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366394
     
  • 01. Beat, Perpetual
    02. Every Day the Hope Gets Harder
    03. Please Don't Take Me Back
    04. Irreversible Motion
    05. Baby, Does Your Heart Sink?
    06. F L A G // B U R N E R
    07. Neon Lung
    08. Take Me Back to The Old Days (Reprise)
    09. Total Cancellation of The Future
    10. I Didn't Come Here to Surrender
    11. You Can't Have a Good Time All of the Time
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    MARTHA

    Please Don't Take Me Back

    [engl] Durham indiepop-punks Martha return with their fourth album, and it might just be their best one yet. With their endlessly radiant hooks dialled up to maximum setting, paired with another heart-rending and relatable lyric sheet that reflects on the universal scars of the pandemic years, Please Don’t Take Me Back is the work of a band in the form of their life. It’s also an instant classic - one that’s both smartly prescient and warmly addictive.
    Format
    LP clear
    Release-Datum
    28.10.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0881970016716
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    28.10.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366417
    Format
    TAPE
    Release-Datum
    28.10.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366424
     
  • 01. Please Don't Take Me Back
    02. My Heart is a Drummer
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    MARTHA

    Please Don't Take Me Back b/w My Heart is a Drummer

    [engl] "New 7” from Durham indie, pop, punks Martha! ‘Please Don't Take Me Back’ is a song about refusing to let rose-tinted glasses distort your visions of the past. The b-side features a rough and ready cover of 'My Heart is a Drummer' by beloved Australian/English indie-pop legends Allo Darlin, who Martha supported at their first ever London gig back in 2012. One time pressing mixed grey vinyl limited to 1000 copies."
    Format
    7''
    Release-Datum
    22.06.2024
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366387
     
  • 01. Jeremy
    02. Picture of Health
    03. High
    04. Clinic
    05. Falling Down
    06. Isn't Life Funny
    07. Bubble Bath
    08. Fig Tree
    09. Locked Up
    10. In Between Bands
    11. Laugh Again
    12. Hangovers
    13. Family of Four
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    MUNCIE GIRLS

    Fixed Ideals

    [engl] "Second full length from Muncie Girls! 13 new songs, sounding more personal than ever without losing their political edge. Produced by Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton and mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge in New York."
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    31.08.2018
    EAN
    EAN 0604565160805
    Format
    CD
    Release-Datum
    31.08.2018
    EAN
    EAN 0604565157904
     
  • 01. Assimilate
    02. Mi Mi Mi Mascota
    03. Leather, Bristles, Studs, Acne
    04. Happy Goth
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    NEUROTIC FICTION

    Romance

    [engl] "Romance" is Neurotic Fiction's final exhalation. 4 new songs recorded with Mark Jasper (from Witching Waves) at Delicious Clam in Sheffield. Dragged around the block, dishonoured at the dinner party, pining over its own reflection, it crawls back into bed with its tail in its mouth, surrendering four agonising spasms of neurotic obsession before it expires, liberated at last from its waking thought - "oh no, not again".
    Format
    7''
    Release-Datum
    25.09.2020
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366301
     
  • 01. Killer
    02. Casper
    03. 21 Days
    04. Must Be Love
    05. Halloween
    06. Thorn
    07. Little Lover
    08. Rahway
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    PALE ANGELS

    Plastic Legacy pt II

    [engl] Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones on the first instalment of the long awaited ‘Plastic Legacy pt II’ from transcontinental punk trash band Pale Angels. The album boasts soaring melodies and tortured guitar tones anchored by a fuzz bass guitar that sings uniquely yet thumps rhythmically. ‘Plastic Legacy pt II’ sees Pale Angels’ Jamie Morrison and Michael Santostefano joined by Jerome Westerkamp (songwriter for Cincinnati, Ohio’s Vacation) on drums. Returning after 6 years to longtime friend and producer Benjamin Greenberg (uniform, Christfucker, danny elfman) to create a masterpiece of gut wrenching sinceri
    Format
    LP
    Release-Datum
    30.09.2022
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366400
     
  • 01. Sick of Me
    02. The Line
    03. Shit Talk
    04. House (Breakdown)
    05. Evil Way
    06. Against the World!
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    SHIT PRESENT

    Misery + Disaster

    [engl] 2016 EP from southwest emo, pop, punks, Shit Present. One sided 12" on green vinyl limited to 300 copies.
    Format
    12''
    Release-Datum
    07.04.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366547
     
  • 01. Anxious Type
    02. Kick Me
    03. Melbourne
    04. Evaporate
    05. Bury It
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    SHIT PRESENT

    s/t

    [engl] 2015 debut EP from southwest emo, pop, punks, Shit Present. One sided 12" on neon pink vinyl limited to 300 copies.
    Format
    12''
    Release-Datum
    07.04.2023
    EAN
    EAN 0619793366530