Into It. Over It/ Such Gold split 7''

I love 7-inch records because they provide less room for filler--the band's best tunes are loaded into one nice package of music. Another thing is that you can have different color vinyl and even more gimmicky picture disc or glow-in-the-dark vinyl. Lastly is the concept of the split record. You get one artist on the A-side and another artist on the B-side. This is a good way to learn more about bands. You might buy the record because of the band on side-A and then really enjoy side-B, too. Often times the two bands are similarly paired, not always.

This is the case with the new Into It. Over It/ Such Gold split. First, it's a joint effort between labels Mightier Than the Sword and No Sleep. Each label will have different colors available. The collaboration brings together acoustic indie rock artist Evan Weiss better now as Into It. Over It from Chicago, IL and pop-punk hardcore band Such Gold from Rochester, NY. Two musically different bands, but what they both share is a passion in their music that is hard to find. They will each have two songs exclusive to the release. For Into It. Over It this release will be the final in his 12 Towns installment, a series of 6 split releases featuring two songs about different towns. It will be released on May 24th and will be a one-time pressing of 500 units in red, white, and black. 

As a record collector Evan Weiss' 12 Towns release is both a great way to keep the fan, me, involved with his musical journey---dude puts out a ton of songs---and also keep me excited for new music. This concept seems pretty well thought out and allows for him to work with many artists and record labels. And that to me is the idea behind community. What major labels don't get is that you can't always be tied to the same thing. This is community and I think Evan Weiss knows just how to use his community. Bravo. I'm thoroughly excited for this release.

Pre-order the red vinyl from Mightier Than Sword here: http://store.mtsrecords.com/products/9489
Pre-order the white vinyl from No Sleep here: http://www.nosleepstore.com/product/562

Into It. Over It. [RIYL Owen, Death Cab]
01. Washington D.C.
02. Portland, OR (Listen to the song here.)

Such Gold
01. Minstrels {Listen to the song here)
02. The World That You Live In

EP Review: Such Gold- Pedestals

Such Gold- Pedestals

Rochester, NY 

Physical Release: November 2010

6131 Records

for fans of: Daggermouth, A Wilhelm Scream, Hot Water Music, Set Your Goals

Such Gold's new ep Pedestals is one of the best hardcore influenced pop-punk records of this year. The songs are super fun. "Cut Rides" is inspiring ('I know that I'm doing my best, to be as happy as I can)'' "Sycamore" offers advice (hold on to whatever keeps you warm inside), "The Brass Tax" is in your face ('where do you get off telling me who I am when you don't even know yourself?'), "So Close" (featuring Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line) calls home out (' No matter where I go this place follows me like home'), "Gut Rot" is honest ('I misjudged you'), and "Pedestals" (featuring Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis) closes with 'I won’t be caught dead or seen without my beliefs held high on top of pedestals. Posi, fast, melodic pop-punk with hardcore tendencies.

The band's MySpace says: "Such Gold is about sing-a-longs/gang chants, DIY house shows, pile-ons, rad friends, fast-beats, touring, and having good times with good people." Yeah, that's how I like it! That's what I like to hear. Good times, indeed. This ep owns.

Listen on the band's bandcamp and get a digital download now or pre-order the physical copy via 6163/ Hellfish store on multi-color vinyl and CD here and also SmarkPunk here. Lyrics here.

Jake Stults Benefit Show in Brooklyn this Saturday f/ Ruiner, Another Breath

This Saturday in Brooklyn is a benefit show in the memory of Jake Stults featuring performances from Ruiner, Another Breathe, Attica! Attica!, and more, plus raffles, and good times!

Jake Stults played bass and guitar for a number of NYC/NJ area punk and hardcore bands in the early-mid 2000's, including De La Hoya, Dreams Forever Drowning, and the Rebel Alliance; as well as, was the original guitarist for screamo act In First Person. In 2007, he relocated from New Jersey to Portland, Oregon where he was working as a teacher at a middle school, but still played in bands and kept involved in the punk rock scene.

In May of 2010, Jake was involved in a skateboarding accident that resulted in severe brain trauma. He spent two days in the ICU and on life-support. On May 9th, he was removed from life-support and his organs were donated to over 70 recipients. He passed away at age 31, survived by his wife Irene, as well as both of his parents and sister.

In the wake of Jake's death, both his wife and family are left with extensive medical bills stemming from his mere two day hospital stay. This benefit show has been organized by Barrie Cohn of Generic Insight Radio and several other of Jake's friends (including his long-time friend/former De La Hoya bandmate Aaron Scott of Attica! Attica!). The proceeds raised from this show will go towards his wife and family to help cover the costs left over from his hospital stay.

The show will be at the Party Xpo, 929 Broadway (JM to Myrtle-Broadway) on Saturday, September 25th at 6pm. Admission is $10 at the door, with advance tickets on sale until Friday at genericinsightradio.bigcartel.com

Performing the show, from headliner to opener, will be RUINER (playing the first of their final three shows), Attica! Attica!, Another Breath, Achilles, Such Gold and Mayflower.