A-FRAMES

A Frames is postpunk, noise rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1999. The trio consists of Erin Sullivan, Min Yee and Lars Finberg. The band called itself Bend Sinister before Finberg joined the band.A Frames cites the Cows, Joy Division and Scratch Acid among its influences.A Frames started its own label, Dragnet Records, in January 2000 in order to release music, although the band signed with Sub Pop Records for the release of Black Forest. The band members also play in other acts including The Intelligence, the Dipers and Climax Golden Twins.

TRIO

this is a "best of" collection. i only know of these freaks because of the songs the oblivians cover. a very,very addictive band but by saying this most people love or hate them. this is not the cover...i just liked this picture better. original cover is with the download!

DEMONS CLAWS

Montreal in the last ten years has undoubtedly been a bastion of rootsy, homemade rock'n roll that moves people in a serious way. There's something about the majority of people who 'get it' vs. those who don't that makes that city such a great breeding ground, and the Demon's Claws are the latest pioneers to make their way out with an intimidating shove. Formed from members of the Scat Rag Boosters and the Cut Offs looking for a way to break down music to it's simplest parts, but without any of the snobby aloofness of post-punk, they hit the nail on the head with a winning formula. And with a range that qualifies them as possessors of real talent, they mangle authentic country cuts right along with their tight, 2-chord tonal tantrums which no bar fight would be complete without. When most people think of guitar twang, devils and deer skulls usually aren't the first images that come to mind, so when you see a group of guys conjuring up that old rockin' black magic sound, it's already got the darkness on it's side, much like the early 80s LA death-punk collective. Like the cold feel of an evil autumn breeze, there's something very antagonistically comforting about the Demon's Claws ability to lure you in their direction, whether it's your intent or not.

Todd Killings
Victim Of Time

THANKS TO THRASHFAST FOR THIS ONE!

COACHWHIPS/TRIN TRAN SPLIT

Two rocking distorted lo-fi garage punkers from San Francisco's COACHWHIPS. Pretty catchy stuff here, the "now sound", short and sweet. One of the tracks is a TRIN TRAN cover. On the flip TRIN TRAN has a bit more new wave, arty feel. Lo-fi and catchy as well. "H.C. She" (the song the COACHWHIPS cover) is irresistably catchy.Awesome!

RAW ROMANCE

This is the followup album from Okimoniks drummer/Sneaky Pinks founder Nobunny.Raw Romance is a lot more acoustic based than love visions but still lo-fi/garage rock with all the hooks. Wasn't too excited whe i first heard this but it sure grows on you!

IMAGINARY FRIENDS

Another one from San Frans Fresh & Onlys. This is their debut release on Kelley Stoltz's Chuffed Records. This was limited to a press of 300 but i think it was going to be repressed. Either way check out Chuffed Records site if you want to buy a copy!

TY SEGALL - CENTS 7"

New 7" on Goner. If you don't know who Ty is you have been living under a rock. Do yourself a favour and grab this. It's awesome. Can't wait for the LP.