21 JULY 2010

Both Alessa/Parrhesia split (BEAR02) and the 4-way eight inch (BEAR21) are in final production at the plant now. So I should have the actual records around the same time. The shipping date of both is going to depend on when I get the covers. For BEAR02 Parrhesia themselves are making the covers, so hopefully they will be done soon and I will have them. For BEAR21 the covers were printed and Hal from Forever Escaping Boredom (who is one of the other labels helping with this release) has them and should be shipping me them soon! Then for BEAR21 we will still be waiting for the insert, but hopefully that won't take long either.

The Montgomery Drive tape is well underway. I have everything ready except the J-Cards. Hopefully only a bit of time will be needed for this.

14 JULY 2010

The new (2nd) test press for the Alessa/Parrhesia split arrived today. It took awhile, but finally it sounds good!! And correct! So I'm really happy about that. The test press will be approved and the final records should now be underway. Hopefully it won't be too much longer before the final records are here but it would probably still be something like 2 to 3 weeks. I really hope it won't be much longer than that but keep checking back here for updates, and thanks to everyone for being very understanding and patient!

12 JULY 2010

The test presses for the 8-inch split (BEAR21) were recieved and approved. The covers have been printed and should be shipping soon too, pretty cool! The new test press for Alessa/Parrhesia split has shipped, so hopefully it will be correct this time, and then there shouldn't be too much longer for that. Again, all who have been waiting forever... sorry! Next up after these is a tape from Montgomery Drive called "Crybaby". This is the tape version of the self released cd(r). Should be cool!!!.

23 JUNE 2010

Mothra Teresa tapes got sold out! Some trades still pending. Side A of the Alessa/Parrhesia split was just re-cut and sent to plating yesterday. So hopefully in another week or so I should have the new test press. Sorry to all who pre-ordered that this has become so delayed!

22 JUNE 2010

Dying In Motion, Years Passing, Fair Root, and S-Explode split is now in my hands and out! Fair Root toured up to Boston with Suis La Lune and Pala on friday (videos posted in show section) and dropped off my 90 copies of the record. Overall I am pretty happy with how it turned out. We went though a lot of difficulties with this record... First some sampling issues which delayed the record. Then the first covers being poorly printed, requiring us to print slightly lowwer quality covers for them to be ready for the Fair Root tour. In the end though, it looks nice and sounds amazing! And I couldn't be happier that everything finally came together on this one! It seemed really drawn out and with a lot of money spent but not many visible results until the final product. So happy to actually see it all together!!

This weekend in general was really awesome. First I got to hang out with Fair Root on Friday which was really fun. We spent a little time sitting under a tree on the edge of the Charles River, and then later roaming the streets of Allston looking for rice/veggie burgers and apples. I wish I got to spend more time with them, I love people's unique personalities and they seemed really down to earth and just all around awesome. I gave them lots of BEAR Records tapes and they gave me Fair Root things! It was excellent! Hope they can come back soon!

Then, on Saturday/Sunday/Monday I pretty much was hanging out non-stop with Parrhesia dudes who are so awesome! The show in NH on Saturday was sort of a bust because most of the bands dropped off so only Alessa and Parrhesia played, only 2 people that wern't in bands showed up for the show. But it was still great because Parrhesia got to hang out with Alessa and hear them play and vice versa. So I'm glad it happened, and it was a good time. The show in Amherst sunday was more successful as far as people showing up, recorded the Parrhesia set there. Video up soon! It seemed like a lot of people were into Parrhesia and bought their stuff. Good times!! Monday was their day off, and I took off work and we just walked all around Boston all day long. I also bought a sweet record at Goodwill for $1 called 'Environmental Sounds'. Side A is a thunderstorm and side B is recorded in a forest. So awesome!!!!! Well, hanging out with Parrhesia was great. We did a lot more stuff than I ever could or should write about here, but I really hope these guys come back! Oh, and pre-order their split with Alessa!!! It will be out in just a few weeks! Side A is being re-cut now after the test press error.

9 JUNE 2010

Pre orders have been up since yesterday for the 8 inch split between Beau Navire, Te Lloraria Un Puto Rio, Carrion Spring, The Discord of a Forgotten Sketch. $6+shipping = about $9.77 media mail within usa. This record cost slightly more than a 10 inch record to make so this price is pretty good. Every band/song on here is awesome. I'm really excited for this one! You should be too!!

Pre orders also just went up for BEAR22 which is the 4 way split LP between Dying In Motion, Years Passing, Fair Root, and S-Explode. Should be out in just over a week! This contains about 45 minutes of music on a slick black vinyl. It's split between a few labels so I only will have about 90 copies to sell. They should last for a bit, but if you want to be safe probably order soon!

4 JUNE 2010

The Alessa/Parrhesia split is going to be delayed a bit. The test presses arrived with about 3 seconds of audio missing randomly in the middle of one of the songs on the Alessa side. The error has to be fixed at the pressing plant so the records are going to be a bit late due to this delay. Parrhesia is getting 40 copies of the messed up test presses to sell on tour. Some of these will be avaiable at the release show too, unless they sell out. The final records will probably be delayed by about 2-3 weeks, so we shall see.

Also, the 4 way split eight inch BEAR21 is at the plant now. It will be a little bit before this is ready. Probably out sometime in July. There are a lot of labels kind of working together on this one so different parts of the record will likely be ready at different times, and there will be some coordination delays I am sure. Anyway, pre-orders for this will also be up soon... An eight-inch costs a little more than a 10inch to make because of the custom size, so the price is estimated to end up being somewhere between $6-$8.

26 MAY 2010

Well, didn't last long. What Price, Wonderland?/Syn*Error split got sold out again. There is ONE COPY of the Neon Red Noise tape left. If you want it act fast. In other news,the damn nickel strike better end soon.

19 MAY 2010

I have 3 copies of the What Price Wonderland?/Syn*Error split 7inch back in stock thanks to a trade. Also a bunch of new stuff added to the distro so check it out. There are a few more things still left to add so those will be coming up there in the next days also.

14 MAY 2010

With the exception of trades I didn't mail yet, Saddest Landscape/Trophy Scars split is SOLD OUT!!! The band still has some copies, and so do a bunch of other distros so get your damn act together if you've been slacking on that one.

9 MAY 2010

Just a quick update. Oh Apollo / Lost In Bazaar tapes are officially out. They are $2.25 and include a lyrics insert and I guess a digital download... might as well!

29 APRIL 2010

Alessa/Parrhesia split has gone to the plant! Pre-orders are up now, and the record is expected in mid-june. Wow, this one took a long time and has gone through a lot of changes but it's finally coming out!

22 APRIL 2010

They found my naked corpse... has sadly had to be dropped from the 4-way split 8inch because they disappeared off the earth... no one wanted to remove them, but no one knows what happened to them so the decision had to be made. Great news though, they will be replaced on this split by an awesome band called Carrion Spring from Portland, Oregon. These guys really rule!! Check them out, and get pumped... this split goes to the plant before too long.

Also, we have been working secretly and hard for the last weeks on our own digital download system. After getting sick of dealing with others mistakes or expensive digital download hosting fees, we are taking matters to our own hands. Our system should be finished soon. Want to host your digital download with us? We will have a great price structure soon, cheaper than anyone else! More info soon.

20 APRIL 2010

The software for the distro (zen-cart) has been updated to the latest version. Everything should work the same but there may be some hidden issues. If you have any problems please contact me. I will work with everyone if there are any issues in the system.

Oh Apollo/Lost In Bazaar tapes are here, but I have to print the inserts. It will be avaiable to order pretty soon for $2.50.

11 APRIL 2010

Calculator had to drop from the 4-way split, which is now going to be a 5-way split hopefully. They will be replaced by Animal Lover (ex-Gumbi), and Colorchromatic.

The Oh Apollo/Lost In Bazaar split tape is underway. It will be out soon. There won't be pre-orders this time.

Releases page has been updated with more details of upcoming things. Also the shows pages has been updated and will be again later tonight.

10 MARCH 2010

So it was all a lie before. Well, partially a lie. DEERS! is still broke up, but they are still doing the split. Their last recorded songs will be on the split. Cool!! Everything is getting close!

1 MARCH 2010

Well, The New & Very Welcome tape is out as promised! Good news! And you should definitely want to get this asap!

Bad news: DEERS! is broken up, so the 7" won't be coming out. A few of the members are making a new band, and while the 4-way split won't feature DEERS!, hopefully some track(s) from this new band.

Alessa is going to be recoding soon for the split with Parrhesia. This is really the final step to getting this hing out! Parrhesia songs are recorded and ready to go so once Alessa songs are set this thing will hit the pressing plant!