Friday, March 30, 2012

A Letter to the Tortured Artist

So, I'm not really big on making lists on here or in the 'zine, because really I'm just some jerk off with an opinion like everyone else. I will say my favorite album of '11 was this Acidic Tree tape I got in the mail and then downloaded instantly, because I wanted to listen to it everywhere. I've dropped their name before and I have no personal relationship with them other than being buddies with Macklin from SSF Tapes who put it out, so it's not a biased opinion- it's just an amazing, quick collection of songs. I'd also like to tell you that I'm currently out of Shark Bait #45 and won't be able to print anymore for a bit, but you can still get it from SSF (link) and consider picking up this tape while you're there. Or at least download the damn thing off their bandcamp page! (and donate if at all possible!)

Friday, March 23, 2012

Winter Boys cutting a rug


I'm really excited Aaron got to do the cover for this and it's even better that he got a credit as the drummer. Can never say enough nice things about Tyson Meade- he really should've gotten more famous in the 90's, but instead of being bitter about it he remains one of the nicest people I've ever met. They recorded these right before Jesse went on tour with his band, Other Lives, opening up for Radiohead- so this thing is filled with talented and nice folks. The 7" will be released at the Guestroom Record stores in OKC, Norman, and Bricktown(?) on Record Store Day; which is April 28th. For the time being or if you live elsewhere and may not get the chance to snatch on of these up (limited to 700) you can download the songs here.