THE AUTOMATICS "S/t" LP Out This Month from Mooster Records and MOOSTERMANIA 5!

THE AUTOMATICS LP IS ALMOST HERE

Unless youve been under a rock for the last month, you already know MOOSTER RECORDS is bringing you THE AUTOMATICS "S/t" LP

FIRST TIME EVER ON VINYL!

The long awaited 20th Anniversary edition of the 1st full length from Portland, OR's poppy punkers THE AUTOMATICS! Originally released in 1996 on CD by Mutant Pop Records and now finally on LP 20 years later, by Mooster Records

“S/t” is where it all began for THE AUTOMATICS! That Buzzsaw guitar, dueling Jesse's on vocals and thumping bass with stop on a dime drums have never sounded better now that they have been run through the masterful ear of MASS GIORGINI(Sonic Iguana Studios) for this special reMASStered package. 17 tracks including all the hits "All The Kids Just Wanna Dance", "My Life is Shit", "Do The Fish" and more!!

As always with Mooster pre-orders we have TONS of goodies. This time around you will be able to own ACTUAL pieces of punk rock history. Jesse K of THE AUTOS collected hundreds of pieces of ephemera related to AUTOS shows throughout the years and has graciously donated them to be included with every order. Flyers, posters, notecards, pics, reviews, CRAZY SHIT. Wait til you see it! Everyone get something.

Every order also includes a special 1 1/2" button featuring the album art!

AND there is a special option for purchase that will include 2005's V.M.Live Presents the Hanson Brothers/ Antiflag / The Automatics / J.F.A. on CD, VERY limited copies exist.

TONS of great stuff to celebrate 20 years of THE AUTOMATICS

The first pressing is on black and pink splattered vinyl and limited to 300 copies.

Order here: https://moosterrecords.storenvy.com

***These will ship sometime in Mid-OCTOBER***

MOOSTER MANIA 5

also coming this weekend MOOSTER MANIA 5! Our long running cheapo compilation series comes to and end!

This is the biggest tracklisting featured on a MoosterMania yet! We've got tracks from every release Mooster has put out in the last year from the likes of MORAL CRUX, MTX, POOL PARTY, THE HOMEWRECKERS, STILETTO BOMB 

as well as tracks from upcoming releases on MOOSTER RECORDS including NICK MINNOW, THE UECKERS, THE AUTOMATICS, (ORIGINAL FAMOUS) THEY LIVE!, VIBROLAS and more.

As well as tracks from friends of MOOSTER, SUNSHINE & THE RAIN, CRAZY & THE BRAINS, DARLINGTON, VISTA BLUE, THE DAMNED SHAMES, FASTPLANTS and more

Its a wonderful ride and will be up in the MOOSTER STORE and on BANDCAMP this weekend!

MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE WEEK THREE!!

WELCOME TO THE MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE!! 

(for more information on the full contest rules view the original post here)

 

WEEK THREE!!

OUR FEATURED LABEL THIS WEEK IS:

 

 

HERE WE GO WITH WEEK THREE OF THE MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE IT HAS BEEN SO AWESOME SO FAR AND THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN TREMENDOUS! CONGRATULATIONS TO LEILA COPPOLA AND JAMES DALY FOR WINNING THE FISH RIDER AND OCCULTATION PRIZE PACKS LAST WEEK. NOW ONTO THIS WEEKS GRUB!, WE HAVE AN ALL VINYL PACK FROM AN AWESOME LABEL UP THIS WEEK CALLED MARKET SQUARE RECORDS.

IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THE LABEL CHECK THEM OUT ON THEIR LINK ABOVE. GREAT STUFF!

"Market Square Records formed in 2012 by underground musician Paul Messis. 'Market Square' is a small independent DIY label based in Billingshurst West Sussex UK. The label releases 7" vinyl limited to 300 copies only per release. The aims of the label are to release a succession of cool 45s for many bands over time, whilst keeping true to our musical integrity and original aims."

HERE'S WHAT'S IN THE PRIZE PACK:

TALBOT ADAMS Green Girl b/w I Love You So 7"
THE FALLEN LEAVES Out In A Forest b/w The Inside Of A Chair   7"
JESSICA AND THE FLETCHERS Marble Fountain b/w Crystal Tears 7"
WORTHLESS Children Of The Grave b/w Softest  7"
MICHAEL LYNCH She's On Her Way b/w This Girl 7"

plus other goodies as we see fit! ;)

THE CONTEST

THE CONTEST IS VERY EASY. IT'S A CAPTION CONTEST. FIND THE ABOVE CONTEST IMAGE ON ONE OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS(@MoosterRecords) AND SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER TO "WHAT WOULD THIS BAND BE CALLED?" AND REPOST IT FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHANCE TO WIN! PLEASE USE HASHTAGS #MOOSTERSUMMERSWINDLE AND #MARKETSQUARERECORDS.

also...don't forget to like MARKET SQUARE RECORDS on all social media and let us know so we can enter your name in for each "like"(up to 2)


DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 15TH!

GOOD LUCK! AND HAPPY SUMMER!

RULES

1) Enter the weekly Label Based Contest(running every other week from JULY 11 to SEPTEMBER 26)

2) Make sure you LIKE Mooster Records and all the other labels on Facebook. Then simply LIKE or COMMENT ON our contest image for up to TWO more chances to win.

3) Make sure you FOLLOW Mooster Records and all the other labels on Instagram. Then simply LIKE or COMMENT ON our contest image for up to TWO more chances to win.

4) FOLLOW Mooster Records and all the other labels on Twitter, then send us a tweet using the hashtag #MoosterSummerSwindle.

I'm no good at math but that's a buncha chances, roight?

MOST IMPORTANTLY: CHECK BACK EVERY WEEK!!!

If you don’t want to do all the searching, I have all the links in one VERY convenient location, RIGHT HEAH!

INFORMATION:

For more information on each label click on the links above

BLAH

***UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, (sorry shipping is just TOO DAMN MUCH to everywhere else)***

 

MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE WEEK TWO!!

WELCOME TO THE MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE!! 

(for more information on the full contest rules view the original post here)

 

WEEK TWO!!

OUR FEATURED LABELS THIS WEEK ARE:

 

 

WHEW! WEEK ONE OF THE MOOSTERBLOG SUMMER SWINDLE WAS A BLAST! CONGRATULATIONS TO CALEB HOAGLAND FOR WINNING THE MERGE RECORDS PRIZE PACK. NOW ONTO WEEK TWO, WE HAVE EVEN MORE GOODIES FROM TWO DIFFERENT LABELS  NEW ZEALAND BASED LABEL FISHRIDER RECORDS AND THE U.K. BASED LABEL OCCULTATION RECORDINGS!

IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THE LABELS CHECK THEM OUT ON THEIR LINKS ABOVE. GREAT STUFF!

"Occultation Recordings is an Exeter-based label that puts a strong emphasis on both packaging and it also does CD and download editions of most of its releases, particularly vinyl. It was established by the versatile Nick Halliwell, who as well as running the label, also doubles up as a producer, a musician-for-loan and fronts his own band, the Granite Shore."

"Fishrider Records Fishrider Records is a Dunedin, NEW ZEALAND music arts & crafts label specialising in psych-pop, no wave, post-punk, jangle & subversive DIY pop."

THIS WEEK WE HAVE SPLIT THE PACKS UP INTO MOSTLY DIGITAL AND MOSTLY ANALOG, ONE BEING MOSTLY VINYL AND ONE BEING MOSTLY CD'S!

HERE'S WHAT'S IN EACH PRIZE PACK:

1ST PLACE

GRANITE SHORE "ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP" LP
FACTORY STAR "NEW SACRAL" 10"
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN "S/T" LP
DISTRACTIONS "THE END OF THE PIER" LP
OCCULTATION COMPILATION CD
PROPHET HENS "THE WONDERFUL SHAPES OF BACKDOOR KEYS" CD

PLUS MORE GOODIES AS WE SEE FIT ;)

2ND PLACE

GRANITE SHORE "ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP" CD
FACTORY STAR "NEW SACRAL" CD
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN "S/T" CD
TRICK MAMMOTH "FLORISTRY" CD
OCCULTATION COMPILATION CD
PROPHET HENS "THE WONDERFUL SHAPES OF BACKDOOR KEYS" CD
EVERLASTING YEARS "ANIMA RISING"CD

PLUS MORE GOODIES AS WE SEE FIT ;)

THE CONTEST

THE CONTEST IS VERY EASY. FIND THE ABOVE CONTEST IMAGE ON ONE OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS(@MoosterRecords) AND "LIKE" THE IMAGE FOR ONE CHANCE AND REPOST IT FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHANCE TO WIN! PLEASE USE HASHTAGS #MOOSTERSUMMERSWINDLE AND #OCCULTATION #FISHRIDER.

also...don't forget to like OCCULTATION RECORDS  and  FISHRIDER RECORDS on all social media and let us know so we can enter your name in for each "like"(up to 2)


DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 1ST!

GOOD LUCK! AND HAPPY SUMMER!

RULES

1) Enter the weekly Label Based Contest(running every other week from JULY 11 to SEPTEMBER 26)

2) Make sure you LIKE Mooster Records and all the other labels on Facebook. Then simply LIKE or COMMENT ON our contest image for up to TWO more chances to win.

3) Make sure you FOLLOW Mooster Records and all the other labels on Instagram. Then simply LIKE or COMMENT ON our contest image for up to TWO more chances to win.

4) FOLLOW Mooster Records and all the other labels on Twitter, then send us a tweet using the hashtag #MoosterSummerSwindle.

I'm no good at math but that's a buncha chances, roight?

MOST IMPORTANTLY: CHECK BACK EVERY WEEK!!!

If you don’t want to do all the searching, I have all the links in one VERY convenient location, RIGHT HEAH!

INFORMATION:

For more information on each label click on the links above

BLAH

***UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, (sorry shipping is just TOO DAMN MUCH to everywhere else)***

 

Frank Portman's King Dork Approximately paperback Out Oct. 4!

Dr. Frank (a.k.a. Frank Portman) released the cover of the King Dork Approximately paperback. (Out Oct. 4.) via his Facebook page today. It's going to come with a free download of King Dork Approximately the Album (more info later.) Pre-order here

You can still pick up the KDA cassingle via Mooster Records here

ESTRANGED debuts on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD February 12

Blood is Thicker than Water, and Some Stains Never Come Out

ESTRANGED

The Terrifying Debut Feature Film from Director Adam Levins

Arrives on Blu-ray^™, DVD & Digital HD February 12

From the producers of Insidious and The Devil Inside comes ESTRANGED, the modern Gothic tale of dark secrets and shocking motives debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD February 12 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A young woman is forced to return home after a near-fatal accident has left her temporarily wheelchair bound and depleted of her long-term memory. Not only has she forgotten her family, but her childhood as well. Was there a dark reason why she left them in the first place? ESTRANGED stars Amy Manson (”Once Upon a Time”), James Cosmo (“Game of Thrones”), Craig Conway (The Descent), James Lance (Marie Antoinette) and Eileen Nicholas (Trainspotting) under the guidance of first-time feature film director Adam Levins. 

After years of partying abroad, a terrible accident has January (Amy Manson) confined to a wheelchair, with no memory of her past, her family, or the stately manor that was once her home. But something isn’t right. They say she ran away, but won’t tell her why. Her sister wishes she’d never come home. They’re locking her in at night. And the way her brother looks at her ...

"On the Record with Mick Rock" Sundays 8pm ET on Ovation TV

ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK

Most great rock-n-roll provides a backbeat to narrative, its all about the story. There is no song without the story. Yes, "My Sharona" might be a great song but what does it mean really? In order to get to the real guts of great songs and great music, you need to know who is behind it and where they all started. One man that has perfected the art of  getting the stories behind...well...art is Mick Rock!

Legendary rock-n-roll photographer, Mick Rock is known as "The Man Who Shot the Seventies,” but this summer he’s stepping in front of the camera to host his own show, On The Record With Mick Rock, premiered on Ovation TV Sunday, August 2 at 8pm ET.


Rock is a British photographer best known for capturing iconic images of rock and roll legends. From Queen and David Bowie to the Sex Pistols and Blondie, Rock is often referred to as "The Man Who Shot the Seventies."  Today, Mick is as in-demand as ever; photographing legends-in-the-making like Snoop Dog, Daft Punk, The Killers, Cee Lo Green, and the Black Keys, among many others.

Photo of Daft Punk by Mick Rock

The series will follow Mick as he visits the hometowns of musicians Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle, Kings of Leon, and The Flaming Lips. The conversations that ensue are candid, unconventional, and shed light on the unknown stories behind an album cover, record release, or tour. 

In the below clip hear a small snippet of Mick talk about his experiences with The Beatles, tune in every Sunday at 8 ET to hear the full story.

Here are the highlights of each episode:

ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK: Josh Groban - Premieres Sunday, August 2 at 8 pm ET. Native Angeleno and multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban takes Mick on an inspiring tour of Los Angeles, paying homage to the high school teacher who gave him the confidence to succeed, stopping by the after-school Shakespeare program he personally supports and treating Mick to a moving performance of his song, Hidden Away.

ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK: Kings of Leon - Premieres Sunday, August 9 at 8 pm ET. Mick discovers how the Grammy(R) Award-winning rock stars Kings of Leon escaped their Pentecostal roots to find a home in Nashville's evolving music scene. The band dishes on its rocky past and gives Mick a tour of country music's hometown, ending the day in the Kings' private studio for an exclusive jam session.

ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK: Flaming Lips - Premieres Sunday, August 16 at 8 pm ET. Mick touches down in Oklahoma City to hang with the Flaming Lips and uncovers how these masters of psychedelic rock have become the surprising hometown heroes. Lead singer Wayne Coyne shows off his wacky art gallery, fills Mick in on his all-night parties with Miley Cyrus and ends the day with a performance of the group's hit song, Do You Realize??

ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK: Patti LaBelle - Premieres Sunday, August 23 at 8 pm ET. GRAMMY(R) Hall of Fame artist Patti LaBelle takes Mick on a personal tour of Philadelphia, visiting the theater that launched her career and stopping by her childhood home where she first found her voice with a broomstick microphone. After grabbing a bite at her favorite soul food spot in the City of Brotherly Love, Patti invites Mick into her living room for an intimate performance of What Can I Do For You?

On the Record with Mick Rock is produced by Tricon Entertainment and RCG (Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) for Ovation TV.

For more information on Ovation TV's programming lineup, visit www.ovationtv.com.

The clips below are snippets from episodes in which Mick talks about his love for Snoop Dogg and how he grew to be a fan of up and comer, LP! Tune in on Sundays at 8 ET  on OvationTV for the full stories.

Official Site: http://www.ovationtv.com/series/on-the-record-with-mick-rock/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvationTV 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovationtv 

Weekend at Mooster's #3: The Advantage

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. This weeks band is THE ADVANTAGE!

No! Not this Advantage!

THIS ADVANTAGE!

THE ADVANTAGE is from Sacramento, California and started playing around 1998, the best way to describe them is if KING CRIMSON covered the music from old NES games. The band is considered to be one of the original pioneers of the Nintendocore genre and widely praised for bringing video game music into the spotlight. Named after the Nintendo controller of the same name, the Advantage offers their own style and blend of video game rock. The band consists of Robby Moncrieff (guitar), Ben Milner (guitar), Carson McWhirter (bass) and Spencer Seim (drums). 

The idea for the Advantage began at a talent show in Nevada City, CA.  The Advantage signed to Kill Rock Stars affiliate 5 Rue Christine Records (5RC) in 2004 and released their debut self-titled album, The Advantage. 

This was the introduction to THE ADVANTAGE for me, I was perusing eMusic one day and happened across their record. I was immediately blow away by how accurate they pulled off the tunes. My fave from the S/t album is absolutely the "Contra: Snowfields" as its been one of my fave NES tunes ever since I was a kid. Check it out!

During the tour of their debut album the band released, Da Advantage EP, in 2004 through their own label and sold it at shows. Two years later in 2006  their second full length record, Elf Titled, was also released on 5RC Records. Again in similar fashion to their first EP, the band released their second EP, Underwear: So Big! EP, through their own label during their 2006 tour and sold it at shows.

After the release of Elf Titled, the band toured for a short while before entering a hiatus. In 2010, a compilation album, B-Sides Anthology, (AKA: B-Sides) was released by Obstructive Vibrations in digital download format. It contains all of the material from Da Advantage EP and all of the material from the Underwear: So Big! EP (except for track 3, Gradius II - Boss) plus a few extra rare tracks. 

If possible the second record shows a progression, the instrumentation is more obsessive, the interludes between tracks are crucial and no track shows it more than "Guardian Legend: Corridor 1" the very unobtrusive track nestled towards the very end of the record sits and awaits you to discover it. "Is this record over? HELL NO!" Heres the best track. Absolutely killer!

Their most recent album, Rock Bottom: Live from Bottom of the Hill, was released by SPM Records in digital download format May 30, 2013. The album consists of songs from a June 24, 2006 live performance at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA.

Since then, the band has two releases that have been posted to their Bandcamp page Edits, This is the seventh release by The Advantage. It is a collection of edited tracks from the Self Titled, Elf Titled and B-Sides albums. and Live: From The Great American Music Hall, the eighth and most current release by The Advantage. It is a live performance of the band from February 27, 2004 at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. 

If somehow, Spencer or the crew happens upon this. WE WANT MORE. WE ALWAYS WANT MORE! I believe we will get more soonish because the infamous mantra of the band just happens to be that they would like "to record every NES tune before each member of the band lay dead"

I guess maybe theyve been a little busy with HELLA or sBAch, who knows?!?! :)

(a lot of info taken from Wikipedia and various webpages from record labels)