[robertblakeslee]

Got bored and made a bunch of Magic pins.

[secretpenniesrecords]

The last four covers. https://secretpenniesrecords.bandcamp.com/

[secretpenniesrecords]

Recent histories of the DIY scene in Santa Barbara and Isla Vista, CA, can read like a web of bands, artists, spaces, and late-night donut sprees. Mallory Watje’s disorientingly dreamy songwriting is a radial thread that shoots right through the center, hitting plenty of all-time high points (including Backpack, Mammary, Girl Band, Heavy Flow…). Remambran is the most current incarnation of said thread, and we’re looking forward to releasing their new full-length recording on cassette this fall. Drawing Out weaves shimmery pop with grungy indie rock and other sounds I don’t know the names for—the result is something aggressively unsettling, occultish, and beautiful.

Here’s a song called “Median of Yr Street.” Drawing Out will be out on Secret Pennies Records next month in a run of 100 tapes.

[robertblakeslee]

Hey! I recorded this! And Indy played Bass! So cool!

[secretpenniesrecords]

Hey, want some good news? We’re getting ready to release the first tape by some of the most talented folks we know in our new home of Corvallis: Penn’s Woods! “What Good We Do” will be out this fall in a run of 50 tapes, and we’re beyond excited to be working with Mike, Justin, and Wes on this release. Recommended for fans of thoughtful, hyperliterate songwriting (see: the Weakerthans, Restorations) and punk-rooted indie rock (along the lines of Husker Du, Superchunk, Archers of Loaf); featuring members of the Angries, JTT, and Lease—pretty much a cross-section of what makes Corvallis music awesome. Stay tuned for another release announcement next week!

Until we have a release date, you can check out the song “Come Home” and a preview of the art here!

[robertblakeslee]

label stuff

[stupidbagrecords]

well, here is the secret surprise i was so excited about! “re-issue” of the seminal and only full length by Athens GA’s Carrie Nations! Be Still came out about 10 years ago now and the last 300 or so LP’s faded into the darkness of a west philly basement until today. This is split re-release with…

[secretpenniesrecords]

We just did a short tour to Awesome Fest and along the way I made friends with the folks in Shallow Cuts (which is a really good band and you should keep an eye out for their 7 inch coming out on No Idea). Anyway, some folks from that band (+ folks that were traveling with them) have record labels. We did some trades and I got sent home with a ton of stuff to listen to. They put a special emphasis on this Carrie Nations LP, which makes sense because it’s great. I really do get caught up in the punk librarian aspect of things, these records that don’t sell and just sit and then years later get out, I love it. Probably because that’s what I tell myself when I release stuff and more people don’t buy it. “Just wait in 20 years..” etc etc. Either way this record is a lot of fun and opens with an old internet throw back that I remember from my middle school AIM days.

[secretpenniesrecords]

Ad for the next issue of Razorcake.

[secretpenniesrecords]

Only got one of theses tapes lefttttttt

[robertblakeslee]

Am I annoying yet? I'm always self conscious about turning into one of those super spammy internet label dudes.

[rezondadawn]

Hey I’d like all my followers to check out this link an sign this petition.

If we can tweet an post about racism an police brutality then we sign an actually use our voices to usher in change an reform .

All my black brothers & sisters I urge you to share this !

It could be your brother , uncle , nephew , husband or friend .

https://www.change.org/petitions/president-barack-obama-please-enact-new-federal-laws-to-protect-citizens-from-police-violence-and-misconduct

[driftcompatib1e]

As a criminal justice major, I am personally requesting at least some of you check out and sign this petition. These cameras have already been implemented in some cities, and in those cities, police offenses have dropped considerably. The NYPD, second only to the LAPD in its capability for brutality, should in particular put these changes in place.

[secretpenniesrecords]

Couple pictures from the show / housewarming party tonight. Stoked to see Penn’s Woods finally, they may have a tape coming out soon and we may be involved with said tape. Really really good. Also glad I got to see Dumb Luck’s first show! Featuring Justin from JTT, they played one of the extra songs from that JTT 7 inch we put out a few years ago. These folks are so good at what they do and nobody really knows or notices. It makes me wonder how many bands and amazing songwriters exist that no one besides their small circle of friends knows about. Kind of charming and a bummer at the same time.

[secretpenniesrecords]

Listen/purchase: Smile by Tough Stuff

[robertblakeslee]

If you're friends with me on other silly internet things then you've probably seen this a million times in the past couple days. Sorry for that! This record just took a while to get out and now it finally is and that's pretty nice. Indiana and I also just moved to Corvallis, OR so life is fun. Is this a blog post? Am I doing it right? https://secretpennies.bigcartel.com

[robertblakeslee]

http://secretpennies.bigcartel.com/product/friend-of-my-youth-cassette

[robertblakeslee]

We only have a few of these left, which is pretty cool because personally I think it's really good haha.

[jasoncryer]

EarthBound (Red)

[dietpoprecords-blog]

New Trundle Session from Hi Ho Silver, Away! from Santa Barbara. Check it out and be sure and subscribe on YouTube!

[robertblakeslee]

This is a thing we did in Tucson!

[robertblakeslee]

Album Review: Hi Ho Silver, Away! – “Chore”

They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Similarly, you shouldn’t judge a band by its name. This holds very true for Hi Ho Silver, Away!. Despite the silly, almost piratical name, the California-based trio is anything but the soundtrack to your next sailing trip with grandpa. The band’s...

Getting a lot of band name hate lately haha. Guess that's what happens when you come up with your band name when your 17.

[grizzlyacorn-blog]

accept poussey as your lord and savior

[robertblakeslee]

Poussey is my favorite.

[robertblakeslee]

We're playing awesome fest this year! I love this flier! http://hihosilveraway.bandcamp.com/