Stiletto Bomb releases debut EP “In The Dark” on Mooster Records

Stiletto Bomb releases debut EP “In The Dark” on Mooster Records

Massachusetts punk band STILETTO BOMB, with front man J Prozac, are set to release their 6-song debut EP, “In The Dark”, through Chicago’s Mooster Records on July 13, 2015. Mixed and Mastered at Sonelab of Easthampton, MA by Mark Alan Miller, who has also worked with J Mascis and the Pixies, the release is an amalgam of shredding guitars, Male/Female duo vocals, and a blistering beat going 120 miles per hour. To celebrate their album, the band will play a record release show at 13th Floor in Florence, MA on August 7th, 2015 with local bands Remones and Funzzle. Shows in Boston and Connecticut are in the works for September. Preorder packages on moosterrecords.com to start on June 29, 2015 with three options that include a variation of stickers, buttons, magnets, autographed poster, and t-shirts.

In anticipation of the release, “Ampgrinder”  the blazing fifth track from “In The Dark”  is available streaming on the band’s bandcamp site. Listeners can find the tracks here: https://stilettobomb.bandcamp.com/releases.

About Stiletto Bomb

Stiletto Bomb, a punk rock band from Westfield, MA, formed in January 2014, originally as J Prozac and The Stilettos. Locals in the Western Massachusetts music scene refer to the band as a "supergroup" based on the members' previous projects and years of experience. The line up includes J Prozac (The Prozacs; J Prozac & The Stilettos) on lead vocals & rhythm guitar,  Andy Nihilate(ex-PVRD Roller Derby Star) also on lead vocals, Jeff Blood (Uncomfortables & Pajama Slave Dancers) on lead guitar, Scotty Blood (Uncomfortables & Pajama Slave Dancers) on bass, and Matty Prozac (The Prozacs) on drums.

About Mooster Records

Mooster Records is an independent record label based in Chicago, IL run by Brandon and Nichole Harrod. Mooster has been supporting musicians since 2008. Mooster Records' purpose and passion is to support unique independent musicians and artists by making their art available to a wider audience. They are committed to collaborating with artists of all medium to create a total artistic experience through the production of tangible music, such as vinyl records, cassettes and CDs, as well as exhibitions and performances.

Contact:

Brandon Harrod - moosterrecords@gmail.com - moosterrecords.com

Links - https://www.facebook.com/stilettobomb - https://stilettobomb.bandcamp.com

Weekend at Mooster's #2: Moral Crux

Welcome to my [sorta] regular column/blog post. I wanted to make a place where I could share bands that have influenced me and Mooster Records in any way. Basically, I wanna share some bad ass bands with you. I don't intend for these posts to be complete in anyway, but more of a jumping off point. It's the weekend, so welcome to WEEKEND AT MOOSTER'S

Moral Crux is from Ephrata, Washington and have been playing since 1983. The original line-up featured James Farris on vocals, Jeff Jenkins on guitar, Jody Kimmell on drums and Justin Warren on bass. James and Jeff are still in the band to this date with Jamie Jaspers and Scott Rozell manning the backbeat. Moral Crux plays a styled up '77 version of melodic pop punk with politics as a large theme. Moral Crux played all around Washington and Oregon in the 1980's and released their S/t debut in 1987 on Velvetone Records(reissued by Jailhouse in 2008) and a followup on Polemic Records called "Side Effects of Thinking"(reissued by Lookout!/Panic Button in 2000).

The first record of Moral Crux's that I got was 1993's "And Nothing But The Truth"  Allmusic says "Songs like "Soldier Boy" (an antiwar screed about men in uniform "dying for the president's image") and the self-explanatory "Tienanmen '89" prove that not all political punk needs to sound like Crass in order to be effective" and they are pretty right on.

  Once their song "Breakdown" was included on the "Punk USA" compilation, alongside Screeching Weasel, The Queers, Pink Lincolns, The Vindictives, Face to Face, Jawbreaker and tons more, people began taking more notice. The release of "I Was A Teenage Teenager" in 1994(reissued by Jailhouse in 2011) just added to this.

Followed by a slew 7"s and split 7"s with the likes of Boris the Sprinkler and Motherload and a "Greatest Hits" CD on Monitor Records, as well as, an excellent single for Mutant Pop Records "Victim of Hype"  MC trudged through the grunge and sludge of the 90's

Later on, Panic Button Records and Lookout! Records released two full lengths "Something More Dangerous" and "Pop Culture Assassins". On "Something More Dangerous" the more polished of the two records, James Farris' disdain and urgency for a better country really seeps through and is, in my opinion, best relayed on the song "Bomb for the Mainstream" desperation and anger turns to activism and with great thought comes great music...

Moral Crux continues at it today, 30 some odd years after they started, mainly keeping tours to the West Coast and still cranking out singles. 2015 will see the release of new material on the "Revolution(Shouldnt Be So Hard)" 7" on Mooster Records later this year. 

We caught Moral Crux live for the first time in 1999 at Indienet in Nashville, TN with the Teen Idols and again in 2013 at AwesomeFest. They have never skipped a beat and dont plan to. Below is a teaser of the title track for their new 7" out on Mooster Records in September, you wont wanna miss this on limited purple vinyl!

MORE FROM MOOSTER IN 2015:Next week we will be running pre-orders for the debut CDEP from STILETTO BOMB a great new band from Jay Prozac, followed by the debut full length LP from the CRISTY ROAD fronted THE HOMEWRECKERS called "I, Statements" that will be a split with NERVOUS NELLY RECORDS. Following later will be the followup from baseball punks THE UECKERS, MOOSTERMANIA V,  a super special 20th anniversary LP release, and a super duper special Christmas release! STAY TOONED xoxo brandon/mooster

Monster Zero Records titles now in the Mooster Store!

Mooster just did a huge trade with MONSTER ZERO RECORDS in Austria! While some of the stuff has already sold, here is a smattering of MONSTER ZERO releases for sale now!

TOUGH - HURRICANE 7"
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13425891-tough-hurricane-7

NEON BONE - SICK OF ME 7"
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13425915-neon-bone-sick-of-me-7

THE APERS - LIVE AT THE EL DORADO CD
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13425981-the-apers-live-at-the-eldorado-cd

DEE CRACKS - ATTENTION DEFECIT DISORDER CD
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13425999-dee-cracks-attention-defecit-disorder-cd

DEE CRACKS - CALL IT A DAY 7"
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13425951-dee-cracks-call-it-a-day-7

TEENAGE BUBBLEGUMS - LEARN FROM YESTERDAY CD
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13426023-teenage-bubblegums-learn-from-yesterday-cd


Other New Stuff!

THE WORLDS IN SHREDS VOLUME 2 7"
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/13176051-the-worlds-in-shreds-volume-2-7

HOSPITAL JOB - THE BELIEVER LP
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/11978148-hospital-job-the-believer-lp

ZATOPEKS - ABOUT BLOODY TIME LP
http://moosterrecords.storenvy.com/products/11087658-zatopeks-about-bloody-time-lp

COME HANG WITH MOOSTER RECORDS AT ANIMAL PLANET’S WOOFSTOCK: ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH TO HEADLINE ANIMAL PLANET’S WOOFSTOCK: ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL FREE FESTIVAL AT CHICAGO’S STADIUM GREEN AT SOLDIER FIELD

—This Saturday, June 27, Animal Planet, the ASPCA® and PAWS Chicago Present a Free Festival Hosted byEugene Mirman and Featuring Stars from Animal Planet’s PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES, MY CAT FROM HELL,TREETOP CAT RESCUE, DOGS 101, Lil BUB, Manny the Frenchie and Music from JC Brooks and Uptown Soundand The Suffers--

--Register for WOOFSTOCK Today at AnimalPlanetWoofstock.comand Use Hashtag #WoofstockAPL--

--Bring Your Furry Friends and Help Set the Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Adopted Pets--

It’s widely known that Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is one of the most renowned and influential independent bands of the last decade, however, it’s less known that they love animals as much as they love music.  That’s why they are headlining the first ever WOOFSTOCK: ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL in Chicago on June 27.  WOOFSTOCK: ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL is a free festival hosted by Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers) at the Stadium Green at Soldier Field from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and is open to the general public - and their dogs.

Individuals with rescued dogs are encouraged to being their furry friends, as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “largest gathering of adopted pets,” at 2:30 PM. For specific rules and guidelines for the World Record attempt and to register for WOOFSTOCK please visit AnimalPlanetWoofstock.com.WOOFSTOCK is presented with special support from AT&T U-verse^®, which carries Animal Planet on Channel 252 in SD/1252 in HD, as well as PAWS Chicago, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), Lagunitas Brewing Company, and DogVacay.

The main stage hosted by Mirman offers a full day of entertainment featuring Animal Planet stars; includingMY CAT FROM HELL’s Jackson Galaxy, PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES’ Mariah, Kanani and Moe, Shaun Sears and Tom Otto from TREETOP CAT RESCUE; as well as some other spectacular bands, including JC Brooks and Uptown Sound and The Suffers.  The day also offers additional surprises and animal attractions; including pet advice from Andrea Arden of DOGS 101, a Puppy Bowl reenactment, and special appearances by internet sensations Lil BUB and Manny the Frenchie.

 Beyond the stage, WOOFSTOCK features an array of attractions, including “The Beer Sanctuary” presented by Lagunitas.  A collection of Chicago’s finest food trucks also will be onsite to delight a diverse array of pallets and appetites.  Four legged guests will have a ball with doggie obstacle courses, pet swag bags, and booths from PAWS Chicago, the ASPCA, and DogVacay.  Your dog also will have the photo op of a lifetime at the replica PUPPY BOWL field.

 Throughout the event, homeless pets will take center stage, as PAWS Chicago hosts on-site adoptions featuring more than 40 dogs and puppies waiting to find their rock star families.  The WOOFSTOCKcelebration continues throughout the weekend at PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park and North Shore Adoption Centers, where Animal Planet will cover adoption fees for special “Rock Star” dogs and cats.   Check the PAWS Chicago website for details.

 WOOFSTOCK is the culmination of a successful 17-city ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL tour that found forever homes for more than one thousand animals from Baltimore to San Francisco. So, mark your calendars today, as Animal Planet, the ASPCA® and PAWS Chicago will bring together thousands Chicagoans, dog owners and pet lovers for an unforgettable event!

 For updates leading into WOOFSTOCK visit Facebook.com/AnimalPlanet andFacebook.com/PuppyBowl. And, follow @AnimalPlanet on Instagram and Twitter for all #WoofstockAPL information. 

FRIDAY FUN: Sign Dave Grohl's cast

Happy Friday everyone! By now you have surely seen the video of Dave Grohl breaking his leg, OWWWWWWWWIE! 

We thought we would share a funny website with you called SIGN DAVE's CAST
heres some info:

The World’s Nicest Rocker is also, apparently, indestructible. After falling off the stage and breaking his leg during a June 12 concert in Sweden, Foo Fighter Dave Grohl went on with the show—for another two and a half hours as medics stood by his side!

How do you give back to the Hardest Working Man in show business? Creative agency EVB and development shop BausCode devised a way for anyone, anywhere, to give Grohl a little long-distance love.

Today, they launched Operation #SignDavesCast at the microsite www.SignDavesCast.com. Visitors can go to the site and tweet well wishes, and all posts will appear on Dave’s Virtual Cast. Some will be printed on a flexible cast sleeve and presented to Grohl while he recuperates from his post-injury surgery.

“When a Rock God breaks a leg, he finishes the show,” reads the website, which was designed to turn virtual into reality. “When mortals sign his cast, they do it with the Internet.”

The cast sleeve, which can hold about 300 messages, will be presented to Grohl in early July.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Stiletto Bomb to release "In the Dark" in July on Mooster Records

Mooster Records is proud to announce the release of the first CD EP from Stiletto Bomb (featuring J Prozac of The Prozacs) titled "In The Dark"

The riff heavy pop punk platter is scheduled for a July 3 release with tons of goodies coming for pre-order in the next couple of weeks. I will have more info in an upcoming post but wanted to share the first track "Ampgrinder" right now!!! Check it out below and stay tuned for ordering details and pics of all the pre-order madness!

For now: check out the tune and like Stiletto Bomb and Mooster Records on Facebook to stay up to date!

Crosswordpunk's Vinyl warehouse

Did you know that Mooster Records also sells crazy records from my personal collection? No? Well maybe you need to check out my Discogs page! Ive got a ton of weird crap to get rid of, priced accordingly of course. Almost 300 records in total. Below are a smattering of some of the gems, that Ill let go (for the right price) :) :) :) :) So if you see something you want, just grab it on the Discogs page, or if you dont have a Discogs account and dont wanna make one, shoot me an email and we can work something out moosterrecords (at) gmail (dot) (com)

Rated: 5.00  16 have  7 want

Apers, The - Confetti On The Floor (LP, Album, Spl)  Label:Monster Zero Cat#: MZ-40  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)  Brand New, never played. Awesome splatter vinyl! You gotta see it! View Release Page

$13.00 + shipping

4 have  1 want

Tough - Hurricane (7", EP)  Label:Monster Zero Cat#: MZ#44  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)  Brand New, never played. View Release Page

$7.00 + shipping

Rated: 3.50  16 have  3 want

Windowsill, The - Showboating (LP, Whi)  Label:Monster Zero, Shield Recordings Cat#: MZ 36, SLD 065  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)  Brand New, never played. white Vinyl View Release Page

$11.00 + shipping

Rated: 5.00  22 have  1 want

Zatopeks* - About Bloody Time (LP, Album)  Label:It's Alive Records, Monster Zero, East Beat Records Cat#: IAR-77, MZ-28, East Beat 007  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)  Brand new. Label stock. Never played. View Release Page

$13.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.25  38 have  5 want

Soviettes, The - LP (CD)  Label:Adeline Records Cat#: AR027-2  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)  View Release Page

$12.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.46  211 have  43 want

Various - Trojan Ska Box Set (3xCD, Comp + Box + Ltd)  Label:Trojan Records, Trojan Records, Trojan Records Cat#: TRBCD 001, TRBCD 001 Z, TRBCD 001Z  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)  CDs in Mint condition, Sleeves and box show some signs of wear. 3 CD set! Great price! View Release Page

$14.50 + shipping

Rated: 4.00  8 have  8 want

Dr. Zoom & The Sonic Boom - Roulette (LP, Unofficial)  Label:Route 9 Records Cat#: RT9 - 101  Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Good (G)  Pasted on cover, scuffs and wear from being around, vinyl in excellent shape to play. VERY RARE find. View Release Page

$24.00 + shipping

Rated: 3.00  2 have

Heavy Times - Fix It Alone (CD, Album)  Label:HoZac Records Cat#: HZRCD-132  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)  Brand New. Label stock. Never played. Sealed. View Release Page

$8.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.00  69 have  16 want

Tranzmitors* - Busy Singles (LP, Comp)  Label:Deranged Records Cat#: DY 124  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)  View Release Page

$12.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.33  32 have  19 want

Cynics, The (2) - Rock'N'Roll (LP, Album, RM, Red)  Label:Get Hip Recordings Cat#: GH-1020  Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)  Great rock n roll record!! Clear red vinyl!!!!! View Release Page

$14.99 + shipping

27 have  12 want

Slow Death, The (2) / Kyle Kinane - Under The Table #2 (7", Single, S/Edition, Cle)  Label:Rad Girlfriend Records, Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club Cat#: none, SILVER 054  Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)  View Release Page

$7.00 + shipping

Rated: 3.43  432 have  22 want

Alice Cooper (2) - Lace And Whiskey (LP, Album)  Label:Warner Bros. Records Cat#: BSK 3027  Media Condition: Good Plus (G+) Sleeve Condition: Good (G)  AUTOGRAPHED COPY! Also includes autographed backstage pass and ticket! Message me for pics if interested. The vinyl and sleeve are in OK shape but this is more of a collectors piece. Great find! View Release Page

$150.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.63  420 have  276 want

Suicide - Suicide (LP, Album, RE)  Label:Red Star Records Cat#: RS 7000-1  Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)  The founders of synth punk! Great record in amazing shape. Played once or twice. View Release Page

$25.00 + shipping

Rated: 4.33  96 have  35 want

H2O (7) - F.T.T.W. (LP, Pic)  Label:Epitaph Cat#: 86565-1  Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Generic  View Release Page

$25.00 + shipping