Two new releases are out now and ready to order on Static Shock. Both are killer if I say so myself. I'll start mailing these out as of Monday 26th.

SSR13:

NO - S/T 12"
Following a couple of demo tapes that didn't really do them any favours, London's NO did what most bands should do, namely go back to the practice space and work on writing better songs, not even really playing live in the meantime. After a while, everything finally clicked and they recorded this killer record. Eight tracks of ferocious, desperate hardcore punk played by misfits (some of whom also play in Satellites Of Love, Shitty Limits and Tremors) that sounds rooted in the sounds of early Richmond and Mid-Western American hardcore (comparisons to Die Kruezen, a more rabid White Cross and Mecht Mensch aren't completely invalid), but not stuck completely in the past. Recorded at Chuckalumba by the fellow who handled the early Electric Wizard lp's, this is going to be seen as an essential document of UK Hardcore in years to come. 8 tracks. 500 pressed. First 100 are on grey vinyl for mailorder and local shops.



SSR14:

VIOLENT FUTURE - S/T CS
Six track demo tape from this new Toronto hardcore band, who feature members of Urban Blight and Bad Choice. Mid-paced hardcore punk with killer riffs, pissed off vocals, and a solid Oi influence. What more do you need to know? Limited to 100 pro-duplicated tapes.



You can also listen to both releases in their entirety here: http://www.staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com

UP NEXT:
SSR15: VIOLENT REACTION 7"
Straight edge, no bullshit hardcore punk from Liverpool, influenced by Out Cold, Negative Approach and Last Rights. This will be a split release with Quality Control HQ and should be out mid-late April.

In other news, NO will be touring the UK and Spain in May by themselves, and then doing 10 days in Europe in June with Stab. Details will be around nearer the time I'm sure.

Thanks for the support...

Update

As these are now going into production, I figured I'd start to get the word out about the next two releases coming out on Static Shock Records. Expect these in the next 3-4 weeks:

SSR13: NO - S/T 12"
Following a couple of demo tapes that didn't really do them any favours, London's NO did what most bands should do, namely go back to the practice space and work on writing better songs, not even really playing live in the meantime. After a while, everything finally clicked and they recorded this killer record. Eight tracks of ferocious, desperate hardcore punk played by misfits (some of whom also play in Satellites Of Love, Shitty Limits and Tremors) that sounds rooted in the sounds of early Mid-West American hardcore (comparisons to Die Kruezen, a more rabid White Cross and Mecht Mensch aren't completely invalid), but not stuck completely in the past. Recorded at Chuckalumba by the fellow who handled the early Electric Wizard lp's, this is going to be seen as an essential document of UK Hardcore in years to come.

Listen to 'Germ' here:



SSR14: VIOLENT FUTURE - S/T CS
Six track demo tape from this new Toronto hardcore band, who feature members of Urban Blight and Bad Choice. Mid-paced hardcore punk with killer riffs, pissed off vocals, and a solid Oi influence. What more do you need to know? This version is for the UK / Europe primarily, anywhere else, feel free to order direct from the band.

Listen to 'Violent Future' here:


No pre-orders or anything stupid for these, they'll be for sale once I physically have them here, assembled and ready to go. Expect that to happen early-mid March.


In other news, I've just set up a Bandcamp page for the label and in time will be adding all of the past releases for free streaming, you can find that right here: http://staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com/ . So far, Brain F≠, Deaf Mutations and Urban Blight is up there, so check those out if you haven't already. I'm not too sure how I feel about having stuff available to buy digitally, but maybe that'll be an option in the future.

SSR12 + SSR13

SSR12 has been pressed, but will not be released for a while.

SSR13 will be the debut 12" from NO. Which will go into production in the early new year.

First reviews are in for 'Sleep Rough'

Reviews are starting to pop up for the Brain F lp already, check them out:

"This rules. I feel like this band used to be a two-piece? Well they aren't anymore, and the sound is less claustrophobic and total - more digestable. I can't decide what I prefer... I sort of like the stripped down attack of the 7"s. They used to remind me of a less downer/more garage-ier GUN OUTFIT mixed with this old Olympia band PLASTIQUE (that Sarah Utter used to be in, see the song "The K.I.L.L." for further reference). A million squirrely riffs and hooks crammed into each song, a band that sounds consumed by what it does but also sorta indifferent... It's got a garage-y swagger but it's not really garage, like the TYRADES on ludes? Watching the TYRADES while you're on ludes then starting a band?! Bad reviewer alert! Someone kill me! It's got the relenentless attack of the early WIPERS 7"s ("No Solution" and "Does It Hurt"), but it's not really that either, more all over the place. In short, this is punk rock. It's good and imaginiative and off kilter and somehow sounds bored and aggro, with male/female vocals. I can imagine this appealing to fans of the VICIOUS, people looking for a modern day Dangerhouse Records, it's just so relentless. (LG)"

(Maximum Rocknroll)

"Art-clutter via hardcore punk served in ten frantically paced dishes. Male and female vocals are your handrails as distortion and feedback are whipped around, inches away from your face. The sheer noise that’s being created makes this band sound twice as big and 3,000 miles away from the source. I’m absolutely positive it dominates live. Pick it up and get weird, ‘cause these songs makes the average punk band sound like music that a yuppie would listen to in order to help them fall asleep."

(Razorcake)

If you run a zine or blog and would like to cover this (and future releases), just drop me a line and I'll hook you up!

SSR11: BRAIN F≠ - SLEEP ROUGH LP available now!

I'm thrilled to announce that the debut lp from Brain F≠ is now out and available to order! This is also the first lp that Static Shock has released and I'm really excited with how it's come out. For more info see below.

"The first two singles from North Carolina, USA's Brain F≠ left a lot of people scratching their heads: Is it garage? Is it hardcore? (It's definitely punk.) How did they write such catchy riffs? How do you pronounce "F≠?" Brain F≠'s debut long player, Sleep Rough, will force you to ponder those same questions and may breed even more (and we mean that in the best way possible). Everything has been amped up for this release... the hard stuff is harder, the catchy stuff is catchier (oh, is it catchy!), and the weird stuff is weirder. There's no need for band comparisons, but if you're into that sort of thing then imagine the SAINTS' minds in TEENGENERATE and the AVENGERS' bodies sent to a dystopian future. Really, though, this sounds like the year 2011; if you like huge guitars, endless vocal hooks, and a turbo-charged rhythm section (you do), then you need to hear this record." A download code is included.


Listen to three tracks from the record right here!
Brain F≠ - V2 by Static Shock Records

Brain F≠ - Lie About Diet by Static Shock Records

Brain F≠ - Die Cold by Static Shock Records


Pressing info:

125 Clear
125 Purple
375 Black
(There was only supposed to be one limited version of this record, which was supposed to be on purple vinyl, but the plant made a mistake and also shipped us out a bunch on clear. I've given the majority of the clear to the band, but also put 40 copies up for sale.)


Order at http://www.staticshockrecords.com

Get in touch for wholesale or potential trades. (Not available to the USA - Please get in touch with Sorry State Records or Grave Mistake Records)

NEXT UP:
SSR12 - HYGIENE 7"

Deaf Mutations - Sold out. Next up: BRAIN F≠ LP.

First of all, thanks to everyone who ordered the Deaf Mutations 7"! I hope you enjoyed it. 
Our next release is just about to go into production, and it's the first Static Shock full length! I'm proud to announce that SSR11 will be the European presssing of the debut lp from BRAIN F≠:

SSR11: BRAIN F≠ - SLEEP ROUGH LP

"The first two singles from North Carolina, USA's Brain F≠ left a lot of people scratching their heads: Is it garage? Is it hardcore? (It's definitely punk.) How did they write such catchy riffs? How do you pronounce "F≠?" Brain F≠'s debut long player, Sleep Rough, will force you to ponder those same questions and may breed even more (and we mean that in the best way possible). Everything has been amped up for this release... the hard stuff is harder, the catchy stuff is catchier (oh, is it catchy!), and the weird stuff is weirder. There's no need for band comparisons, but if you're into that sort of thing then imagine the SAINTS' minds in TEENGENERATE and the AVENGERS' bodies sent to a dystopian future. Really, though, this sounds like the year 2011; if you like huge guitars, endless vocal hooks, and a turbo-charged rhythm section (you do), then you need to hear this record."

The record will be out mid November, and there will be a special edition as a thank you to everyone who supports the label and distro by ordering directly. Please note, if you live in America, you should be ordering this from either Sorry State or Grave Mistake records, who have put it out over there. Thanks!

Also, if you still are yet to hear Brain F≠, you should be heading to the webstore right away to pick up their two singles, you won't regret it.

SSR10: DEAF MUTATIONS - CRASH THE CLUBS out now!

So, I'm now back from tour, which was great, and I'm thrilled to have a new release available to order!

After almost two years in the making, the DEAF MUATIONS 7" is finally now available to order. DEAF MUTATIONS is the brainchild of Dave Brown (also of Career Suicide) and they play violent, hardcore punk that wouldn't sound out of place on the Master Tape comp. The recordings on this 7" were originally released in late 2008 as a very limited cassette that didn't really make it out of Toronto. So needless to say, we're pretty thrilled to put this out and hopefully help this recording get the attention it deserves. At the request of the band, this is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.


Listen to 'Crash The Clubs' here: http://soundcloud.com/static-shock-records/deaf-mutations-crash-the-clubs


Here's what Terminal Boredom had to say of the original tape:


Furious and burning straight-Eighties styled US hardcore EP-style tape
which would make for a better hardcore 7" A-Side than a lot of this
other bullshit wasting oil these days. Half of Career Suicide ditching
the "nicer", more accessible punk-style leanings of that group for a
more violent approach, with the always busy Jonah Falco (also the
drummer of Fucked Up for those keeping tabs) doling out guitar blaze
that could remind you of just about any band on the Master Tape and
Davis switching from drums to wild vox spitting. I'm sure the bass
player and drummer are in some other bands too, but hey, I don't know
everything. Three songs, perfectly raw recording, no bullshit moves,
pedal-to-the-floor intensity throughout. "Mutation Shuffle" sounds just
plain hateful and I hope they're writing "My Feces Pt.2" as I write
this. Pretty short tape though, I would've liked a few more
tracks...(RK)"


In other news, I've picked up a big bunch of new records that are now in the distro, about 40 titles in all for this month, including among others, the new MAD MEN 7", both new DOUBLE NEGATIVE singles, the DOLLY MIXTURE singles lp, THE SCIENTISTS reissue 7", SOCIAL CIRCKLE's tour ep, all recent Sorry State records releases and a bunch more. Also coming in the next few days is the CRAZY SPIRIT demo lp, the latest issue of Artcore zine, a Grave Mistake package, and a big load of records that will be saved for the July update, a lot of which won't be available many (if any) other places in the UK/Europe.


Upcoming releases in the works:
BRAIN F# - Sleep Rough LP
VIOLENT REACTION - 7" flexi