Posted on May 8th, 2024
Please welcome Polkadot to the CYLS roster! We are very, very excited to be releasing the bands sophomore album "...to be crushed" THIS MONTH! But first things first, a little about Polkadot:
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Polkadot began as a solo project by guitarist/vocalist Daney Espiritu. Their project blossomed into a full band consisting of Anton Benedicto on drums, Jordan Jones on bass, and Matthew Estolano on guitar. Inspired by 90s twee, emo, and a penchant for international pop, Polkadot makes music with a smile on the brink of emotional collapse.
Polkadot's CYLS debut LP "...to be crushed" oozes sincerity and charm in spades. On their sophomore album, the band alternates between a flurry of bright crunchy riffs to moments of subtle dynamics that really highlight the sincere and poignant vocals. It feels like there was a sense of urgency here, like the band knew they struck gold and couldn't stop until the vein was mined dry.
FFO: Dear Nora, Everyone Asked About You, Tigers Jaw, Camera Obscura
You can stream the band's newest single 'If There's Nothing Left to Say' at Brooklyn Vegan and pre-order the album on cassette now."...to be crushed" comes out digitally on 5/29/24 and the cassette will follow about a month later. So when you put in your pre-order, remember that you won't get the physical copy until about a month later. Those puppies are still at the plant being made.
If you hunt around the band's Spotify page, you can find three other new singles that will be on the album too. Isn't it nice not to have to wait long to hear one of the best albums of the year?!
Posted on May 3rd, 2024
Happy Bandcamp Friday- The 24 hour clock to save is already ticking! This Friday, we feature 5 tapes from 5 bands spanning the history of our label. You can get tapes from Ben & Keely, Dowsing, En Garde, Expert Timing, and The Reptilian for just $5 a tape. We have also made ALL digital name your price, which includes the new The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick album that just came out last week! On top of that, you can now pre-order the new Drunk Uncle album "O, brittle weather!" on vinyl that comes out later this month and stream the singles we have released so far. We've also added a new sale where you can get 5 random cassettes for just $20 or 5 12" vinyl releases for $50. Try your luck for some great releases!
Today's cassette sale features:
- Ben & Keely "The Tell-Tale Party Noise": Did you know we released an album from Ben of The Goalie's Anxiety last year? Ben teams up with his wife, Keely to create a lo-fi masterpiece in the vein of Carissa's Wierd, Mount Eerie, and Red House Painters
- Dowsing "Still Don't Care": Dowsing (members of Pet Symmetry) is still alive and kicking (13 years since their first release!), so it's no surprise they have released a lot of music. "Still Don't Care" is a collection of demo's and B-Sides from their second album "I Don't Even Care Anymore" and it still hits the same as the day it came out. FFO: The Weakerthans, The Promise Ring
- En Garde "Debtors": Another band that features members of other CYLS bands (this one has Andy from Annabel), En Garde was a two-piece band in the styling of Thrice and Say Anything. Good stuff!
- Expert Timing "Whichever, Whatever": This CYLS debut finds the band doing what they do best- writing good pop songs with a punk/alternative edge that always get stuck in your head. FFO: Hey Mercedes, The Anniversary, Hot Rod Circuit
- The Reptilian "We Have Become/Boys' Life": The first 2 Reptilian EPs on one tape! Listen to how it all began! FFO: mewithoutyou, Native, Two Knights
Bandcamp Friday only lasts one day, so go wild this Friday- you already have less than 24 hours. Go save!
Posted on April 25th, 2024
IT'S OUT! The new The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick album "The Iliad and the Odyssey and the Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick" is out today!
Stream: https://songwhip.com/thegoaliesanxietyatthepenalty...
Order: https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/roster/...
Bandcamp: https://thegoalie.bandcamp.com/album/the-iliad-and...
Get both their LPs for $30: https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/product...
The LP hits record stores next week, or you can order it directly from us.
Posted on April 24th, 2024
The new The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick drops tomorrow, but you can join the band for an exclusive listening party with them at their Bandcamp tonight. Chat with the band, stream the album, ask questions, get answers, etc.
Listening party starts at 8PM EST. RSVP here: https://thegoalie.bandcamp.com/merch/the-iliad-and...
Posted on April 18th, 2024
Happy Record Store Day- just a little bit early! But it's been a minute since we have had a sale and we were really eager to get this thing kicked off right. It's not just because I am going to be out of town this weekend playing shows and wanted to get the heavy lifting out of the way or anything ;).
So without further adieu, details on the sale: take 30% off EVERYTHING in our webstore except pre-orders and items already on sale/special. Just enter in code 'RSD2024' at checkout. Don't forget in addition to vinyl and cassettes, we have shirts, CDs, enamel pins, books, stickers and more. So don't limit yourself here, fill that cart up.
On top of that, all digital on our Bandcamp is pay what you want. Find that new favorite band or relive an old classic.
The sale runs all weekend, ending on Sunday at midnight, PST. Go ham, friends.