#dousedinmudsoakedinbleach

[roboticempire]

2 months have passed since the release of our third Nirvana tribute LP, so brief highlights on why the 13 bands included were important to represent the release, completing the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. # 12 - Daughters burst forth, middle fingers raised high once again! These tribute LPs were a great excuse to get these New England hellraisers to make noise together again, and through much patience, persistence and persterment Daughters appears to be a semi "functional" band again. Their take on Nirvana covers has been more straightforward than I'd initially imagined, but to get to hear any new recordings from these guys has been a thrill. Although I love all eras and genres Daughters has covered, from their screamy grind'ish beginnings to twisted, dark mathy rock weirdness they morphed into... all the way through to the new material and obscurities, Daughters journey has been an amazing, freaky hot mess. Compared to the unreal stylistic leaps and bounds made between Canada Songs and Hell Songs, the strange new stuff they are working on is just as out there and different in relation to what they've done before. Although we're presently at an impasse with Brian Cook's somewhat grueling but captivating book on the band, that they're simply active again at all is great - and with 4 now sold-out East Coast reunion shows on deck for the fall, fingers crossed there's more ahead from these lovable brutes. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is available both on vinyl & digitally. We have mailorder copies of clear & silver vinyl, and retail stores can stock copies from our distributor Revolver USA/Midheaven. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, et all: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #daughters #daughtersband Photo by Scott Smallin

[roboticempire]

Roughly 2 months have passed since the release of our third (and likely final) Nirvana tribute LP, "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" - so a brief highlight as to why the 13 bands included were important to represent the release, which completes the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. # 9 - Rob Crow is a musician I've looked up to and followed since the late 90's, becoming completely enthralled with Pinback's skilled combination of brilliant melody, ample hooks and clear yet lo-fi production. The prolific nature and diverse outfit of this guy and his cohorts meant there's a wide catalog to digest, the vast majority of which has consisted of superb material. To be able to utilize these Nirvana tributes as a means to work with artists I've respected for ages brings back some of the thrills of the label's early years. Getting the green light to release a pg99 album, a Cursive record, an Opeth record, putting out the debut of the "new Floor band", Torche... those are exciting milestones that I cherish, and assembling/releasing three tribute LPs to my favorite band of my early years yields that same addictive mixture of excitement and accomplishment. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is still available in some capacity both on vinyl and digitally. We have some mailorder copies remaining of clear and silver vinyl, and retail stores are still able to stock some remaining copies from our distributor Revolver USA/Midheaven. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=doused+in+mud http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, et all: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach/id1094499175?app=itunes https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #robcrow #robcrowsgloomyplace #pinback

[roboticempire]

2 months have passed since the release of our third (and likely final) Nirvana tribute LP, "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" - so a brief highlight as to why the 13 bands included were important to represent the release, which completes the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. # 7 - Young Widows is another band we've known since their inception, watching an evolution from the abrasive offkilter metallic hardcore ashes of Breather Resist, into the frenetic noiserock-inspired powertrio of Young Widows. Their daring shift in styles was doubly impressive by what they actually pull off, an engaging and hypnotic hybrid of heavy+indie music. The Midwest has a long history of envelope-pushing, mathy independent music - and Young Widows mixing that lineage with the Pacific Northwest alternative/grunge genres has been an unexpected but excellent merging of worlds. Their three contributions to our Nirvana tribute series have all been very left-of-center, tackling some of the most challenging (and best known) Nirvana songs, shining their own twisted light on these classics. As these guys continue to evolve as individuals and musicians, and the label essentially does the same, may our longrunning mutual respect perpetuate for years to come. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is still available both on vinyl and digitally. We have mailorder copies on clear and silver vinyl, and retail stores are still able to stock some remaining copies from our distributor Revolver/Midheaven USA. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=doused+in+mud http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, et all: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach/id1094499175?app=itunes https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #youngwidows #breatherresist Photo by Andrew Weiss

[roboticempire]

2 months have passed since the release of our third Nirvana tribute LP, so a brief highlight as to why the 13 bands included were important to represent the release, which completes the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. # 5 - Circa Survive's root connection to Robo goes back to a transitional year spent in New Jersey just after 9/11, with the label becoming the primary focus of my life - growing from a haphazard hobby (Robodog Records) into a "legitimate" business (Robotic Empire). Jersey didn't exactly feel like home, but the warm embrace offered made it a great place to be during a time of personal and label development. This Day Forward was a then-metalcore band I saw many times while in NJ & Philly, becoming good friends with some of their members and extended crew. Two members went on to form Circa Survive following the dissolution of This Day Forward, and they've been on an upward momentum ever since. Circa Survive arguably being the "biggest" band to have contributed to our Nirvana tribute series has directly helped many open minded fans find our crazy releases and associated weirdo artists. If it weren't for their hard-earned popularity, these three releases may not have had the same wide-reaching impact that they've had, and which I felt they needed to work properly. With the positive effect Circa Survive has had on so many people, the parallels to their band and the ones I looked up to as a kid are myriad. I'm proud and honored to have had them as one of only a few bands to appear on all three tribute LPs. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is available on vinyl and digitally. We have mailorder copies on clear & silver vinyl, and retail stores are able to stock copies from our distributor Revolver/Midheaven. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, Spotify, etc: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #circasurvive #thisdayforward

[roboticempire]

About 2 months have passed since the release of our 3rd Nirvana tribute LP, so a brief highlight's happening on why these 13 bands were important to represent the release, which completes the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. #4 - Basement is another killer band that easily rekindles youthful inspirations, blending an unlikely mix of alternative rock, classic emo and hardcore punk. The results loudly speak for themselves, and these English gents have carved out an incredible niche that deftly bridges genre gaps most wouldn't think to connect. Listening to Basement, I'm reminded of countless hours spent with headphones on being enveloped by the Smashing Pumpkins, Hum, Weezer, Foo Fighters and then later Quicksand, Sunny Day Real Estate and Cave In. It's like they took an angsty kid's CD collection from the mid-90's and crafted complimentary tunes from all the collective sounds. It's daring without being tryhard, genuinely creating the awe and hypnotism that great rock music can yield. The truth of connecting to bands I've respected but not previously known meant reaching out to trusted parties for introductions. Basement wouldn't have been a part of our third Nirvana tribute LP if it hadn't been for Talia Miller, an old friend from Richmond and their now-publicist. Essentially acting as a project coordinator for Basement to be a part of this, it's worth publicly acknowledging the unsung helpers behind the scenes that have helped enable these releases to happen. A genuine thank-you is due! "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is available on vinyl & digitally. We have mailorder of clear and silver vinyl, and stores are able to stock copies from our distributor Revolver/Midheaven. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, Spotify, et all: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #basementuk

[roboticempire]

Roughly 2 months have passed since the release of our third (and likely final) Nirvana tribute LP, "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" - so a brief highlight as to why the 13 bands included were important to represent the release, which completes the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. #3 - Beach Slang is one of those rare bands that can pull on you heart strings and make you feel nostalgic from the very first listen, which is exactly why they're one of the bands Team Robo collectively thrashed the most last year. For them to include a self-described "Britpop Nirvana" rendering on this crazy thing still brings butterflies in the stomach, as it's been a pleasure to work with these lifers. That's the thing about Beach Slang that really seems to connect with people, what they're doing and why they're doing it clicks immediately with so many punks young and old. Having that brilliant blend of gritty garage rock, clever Jawbreaker'ish pop punk and reckless honesty just creates a perfect storm of "favorite band" material. Its no wonder they've catapulted in popularity, and we're honored to now have James Alex and Beach Slang as part of the Robotic Empire discography. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is still available in some capacity both on vinyl and digitally. We have some mailorder copies remaining of clear and silver vinyl, and retail stores are still able to stock some remaining copies from our distributor Revolver/Midheaven USA. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=doused+in+mud http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, et all: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach/id1094499175?app=itunes https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #beachslang (Photo by Franz Mahr for Brightest Young Things)

[roboticempire]

Roughly 2 months have passed since the release of our 3rd (and likely final) Nirvana tribute LP, so a brief highlight as to why the 13 bands included were important to represent this release, completing the original "Nirvana Studio Album" tribute-trifecta idea hatched so many years ago. #1 - Defeater is first, a heavyweight of modern Hardcore - which as a genre has grown incredibly since the 90's basement/VFW Hall shows I attended as an impressionable youth. Its no great surprise these guys are so popular, they hit all the nails on the head as what makes Hardcore such a powerful style of music; an overflow of intensity, raw passion and aggression. Our connection to Defeater goes back 13 years to a grunge 7" we released with Mannequin + Transistor Transistor, the later of which a skinny young Defeater vocalist Derek Archambault played guitar in. Just as then as now, hardworking lifers still making a racket are highlighted here - both bands from that 7" having members return for this Nirvana tribute (Mannequin's Chris Taylor orchestrating the beautiful Big Hush cover of "Sifting"). This cyclical full-circle nature of things became an important theme as the project developed, working with both old friends and new - covering the main genres of inspiration from my teenage years: grunge, alternative, punk, hardcore and then metal. This is what Robotic Empire's original melting pot grew from, and although the label has shapeshifted much through the years, it's felt great to represent both the past and present on this release. "Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach" is still available on vinyl and digitally. We have mailorder copies of clear & silver vinyl, retail stores are able to stock remaining copies from our distributor Revolver. Anyone late to the party can order here: https://www.roboticempire.com/store http://www.midheaven.com The digital version is on Bandcamp, Spotify, etc: https://roboticempire.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-doused-in-mud-soaked-in-bleach https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlU4cRnYkd9qyTAPNMcek Thank you for reading, more on each band to come over the following days! #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #nirvanatribute #roboticempire #defeater

[therivasproject]

Went #cliché for #recordstoreday. #algreen #metallica #badbrains #dousedinmudsoakedinbleach #roboticempire #bleach #tribute