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updates!

by admin on May 17, 2013

sorry for the hiatus guys, we promise there is some good stuff happening soon. in the meantime, here are some label related updates:

- the demon beat’s record less is less (released by f/nf) was named album of the year by wvrockscene:

“Like the cover itself, with Adam Meisterhans, Tucker Riggleman and Jordan Hudkins blended together to form one super-rocker, everything just seems to come together on this, the fourth full-length studio effort from these Shepherdstown-based dudes.”

bishops’ self-titled debut full-length also came in at number 5 on the list:

“Would you believe that if Demon Beat bassist Tucker Riggleman recruited cohort Adam Meisterhans to shred in his nascent garage rock band with Paul Cogle (Nagato/Vox Populi) that the result would be killer?”

- speaking of the demon beat, we are officially out of copies of the second vinyl pressing of bullshit walks. a few copies remain in circulation at various record stores, and also a couple copies over at funny / not funny’s distro. the band is also taking somewhat of an extended hiatus while the guys move and continue their respective projects. here’s a piece about it from wv public broadcasting.

- rozwell kid put out a killer new record called unmacho, as well as a badass video for the title track:

- also, in case you missed it, we released the first in our free digital split series. this one features unreleased tracks from new god and bishops:

 

bishops // feel alive ep

by admin on April 6, 2013


the brand new bishops ep, feel alive, is out now for “name your price” digital download, or $5 physical screen-printed copy! in only five songs, bishops covers significant ground — everything from lofty folk rock, punk rock, straight up rock, to stripped down acoustic. check it out!

“Martinsburg’s Bishops writes rock songs with a catchy, smart simplicity. They’re familiar sounding, yet refreshing, and you aren’t quite sure what the band will do next. The newFeel Alive EP has an ebb and flow that reels you in, hooks you quietly with a wistful vibe, and then speeds up and gets your head bobbing. It’s a pleasant ride that you’ll be glad you took. The vocal melodies, guitar riffs, and lyrics—especially on “I Wanna Marry Rock And Roll” and “When Will I Die?”—are certain to linger in your head.” – WV Living

 

the demon beat // teenage wasteland

by admin on August 25, 2012

The Demon Beat – Teenage Wasteland from Geoff Hoskinson on Vimeo.

the demon beat just debuted their video for “teenage wasteland” via impose magazine. the track will be featured on their upcoming september release, less is less due out on funny / not funny records. you can pre-order the lp here and receive an instant download of an exclusive ep!

check out what folks have been saying about the demon beat and their new video:

“It’s time someone claimed the name for real, and West Virginia’s The Demon Beat know how to do it, calling tainted, fuzzy memories of rocking out before you could go out in their new single, “Teenage Wasteland.” It’s all there: the classic rock shirts and stiff upper lips, the gum-chewing, shaggy-haired boys with downcast eyes, and the pizza…oh, the pizza. Caught in a teenage dream somewhere between the reality of basement rock in simpler times and the powerful mirage of dirt’s better qualities, The Demon Beat surf their pepperonis in a psychedelically scrumptious, super-fun music video so simple and bright, it’s hard to describe. These boys have already won (or lost) the poker game – they’re stripped of anything but a good time.”  - Impose Magazine

“Members of The Demon Beat are veterans of the West Virginia music scene and are well known in the state for their loose, aggressive garage rock. With songs that often clock in under the three-minute mark, they make visceral music that seeks to “hit you right in the pit of your stomach.” – Paste Magazine

“The Demon Beat’s “Teenage Wasteland” may call back to the Who’s “Baba O’Riley” in title, but it doesn’t even come close in sound: it’s a thrash of melodic garage rock, with a thumping bass line, hoarse vocals, and some terrific guitar playing. It’s a three minute shot of teenage lovesickness and rebellion, and it will stick in your head for days musically — until you watch the video, which is a creeping psychedelic swirl of the band crashing away on their instruments and surfing on slices of pizza…Yes, surfing on pizza. You’ll have to watch it to see…The video will stick the song in your head for weeks, which will be just in time for the Demon Beat’s upcoming LP, Less Is Less, to drop in September.” - Speakers in Code

“You all know I love my rock n’ roll given to me with a nice little punch in the face, which is exactly how I feel with this new jam just released by The Demon Beat.  The group’s preparing to release their new album, Less is Less, which comes out in September via Funny/Not Funny Records.  I feel like the group’s got a solid garage rock feel, but the vocals have a bit of a scratchy drawl, prompting me to give into these guys more punk rock leanings.  It’s definitely an energy filled hit, so I hope it helps keep your day real.” - Austin Town Hall

It would come as no surprise to their fans, and the band itself might try to downplay it, but The Demon Beat looks like they’re about to “break through” and/or literally explode. And we are talking weeks, not months, here people…The Demon Beat may or may not have big, rich, famous things in their future. But they’ve at least done this: remind people what’s great about rock and roll. - WVRockscene

“West Virginia’s the Demon Beat, probably have the coolest, most badass band name I’ve heard in quite some time. Impose premiered the video for the band’s latest single, “Teenage Wasteland,” off their forthcoming effort, Less is Less. (If you’re curious, the album will see a September release from Funny/Not Funny Records.) What I love about this song is it kicks ass and is reminiscent of the Pixies, Nirvana and others.” – Joy of Violent Movement

“Easy riding party rock straight out of the mountains of West Virginia.” – Columbus Alive

nu // the new strokes record

by admin on May 18, 2012

around six months ago, adam and tucker from the demon beat paired up with andrew from prison book club to write and record a punk rock album pretty much on the spot. the result was the formation of a new musical identity known aptly as nu. you can stream/download their debut record here.

here’s what some folks have been saying about it:

“Yeah you can’t say Meisterhans and Riggleman ever got the memo that side projects are supposed to suck. While it’s not like they spent too much time thinking about the songs (the 10 songs average two minutes in length — now that’s pretty punk) on The New Strokes Record, these three dudes capture a raw, abrasive garage rock sound (circa the 1970’s) and punk rock attitude that a lot of bands would do well to emulate…Pretty much all of the songs are catchy as hell, uptempo, with driving guitar, fuzzy, walking bass lines, Meisterhans’ near-patented, gnarly shouting and soulful voice ran through layers of reverb and echo all the whilst continuing his lyrical themes of losing in love — nothing more straight ahead rock and roll than this has come across the desk of the WVRockscene home office this year.” - WVRockscene

“They’ve managed to capture much of the energy that a good garage punk show should have. I’ll tell you, it is worth playing this album through a nice, loud set of speakers even if does annoy one’s neighbors.” - Space Rock Mountain

“…the playing’s good, the production is solid, and some tracks stick in your head even after the first listen – the band’s strategy is largely ‘write chorus. plaster stuff around it,’ and it pays off.” - Wax Trash

bishops // macrock xv label expo acoustic showcase

by admin on May 11, 2012

bishops is a new project featuring a cast of bbr veterans. check out this video of tucker performing solo at this year’s macrock label expo acoustic showcase courtesy of lurid pictures:

 

the full-band debut of bishops is happening on june 10th in shepherdstown, wv. you can rsvp and find out more info here. it’s free to attend.