March 23, 2022

Crime of Passing + Vintage Crop LP preorders + new Romero single/video

Howdy folks, lots happening this week. We announced the debut Crime of Passing LP yesterday - possibly the coolest Midwest / post-punk record we've done since the Pleasure Leftists LP? Launched another preorder for our Aussie friends at Anti Fade for the upcoming Vintage Crop LP, and Romero are back with a new single/video! We're due to pick up Romero LPs from the plant this weekend and will begin shipping preorders next week! Crime of Passing - S/T LP A stunning combination of style, vision, and execution. Crime of Passing, alongside related projects like The Serfs and The Drin, are at the helm of Cincinnati, Ohio's vibrant post-punk underground. Led by Andie Luman's fervent vocals, Crime of Passing's self-titled debut album is a wondrously textured web of sound. Shades of early 80's post-punk, synth-driven electro pop, and heavier Industrial/Krautrock tones combine across an album both instantly memorable and futuristic. Nine cold tracks for a new dark age. "Tender Fixation" single premiere at Paperface Zine. Bandcamp  Preorder direct from Feel It - ltd. Pearl edition of 300 available. Released on cassette by Future Shock Recordings. futureshockrecordings.bandcamp.com Vintage Crop - Kibitzer LP preorder We've got another North American preorder up for our good friends at Anti Fade Records in Australia. This time, a brand new LP from Geelong's Vintage Crop. Classic Aussie punk meets angular UK DIY guitar vibes. Check the premiere of "Double Slants" over at Gimmie Zine. As of now, we've got about 20 copies left of the limited white vinyl LP that comes with a bonus booklet. Reminder, this a preorder that isn't due to ship 'til June, so be patient! Still rolling a preorder for the excellent Modal Melodies LP on Anti Fade as well! Romero - Halfway out the Door More Aussie content?? You bet! Romero are back with a deep, crisp cut from their upcoming debut album. Maybe like if Blondie were on Ardent? You be the judge! LP preorders shipping next week!

Romero - Halfway out the Door (Official Music Video) Preorder direct from Feel It. Streaming options here.  Release date: April 8 - preorders shipping week of 3/28! A co-release with Melbourne's Cool Death Records. If you're in AUS/NZ, order from Cool Death! EU customers: preorder via Sounds of Subterrania (DE) + Sugar & Spice (FR). UK customers: preorder via Drunken Sailor. (limited EU pressing Translucent Red vinyl available while it lasts) The debut full length from Melbourne, Australia’s ROMERO is a burst of hard hitting, punk-laced powerpop. Well informed by the classics and every bit as relevant-as-it-is timeless, "Turn It On!" is a memorable party. An album that captures the vitality of a young band hitting their stride and doing it on their own terms without a single note of indecision. Much in the way that The Undertones, Blondie, and even Big Star debuted with a sense of purpose, ROMERO invite us to eleven tracks of soulful powerpop gold.