For the past 15 years or so I've seen a lot of great Las Vegas bands come and go, a lot of which never even get past recording a demo. A few years back I decided that if I was ever in a position to do so, that I'd start up a small record label focusing on those smaller, newer bands just starting out. Each pressing will be small (I'm keeping it to 500 right now...maybe more later), and half of every pressing will go directly to the band for them to sell at shows. This is a hobby, something to help out my friends bands who I feel deserve to be heard outside of the small social circles that most bands/scenes seem to get trapped in. Hopefully you like what you hear. Action Cat's 'The Glasgow Sailor' EP is out now.
Above are what the first 100 copies look like. Most are clear red, about 25 are pink, and even few are purple. The labels are blank and hand stamped with a stamp that reads: Action Cat 'The Glasgow Sailor' EP 1st Press. RIP-001. They're blank because I was trying to rush the process so the band would have them for their short tour they took in June. That plan failed, and the records finally made it to my doorstep a little over a week ago. Our friend Travis Jackson is supposed to be drawing up a cover to be silk screened for these 100, but he's been MIA as of late, so who knows what's up with that. I do know that another friend, Jimmy L. Woodall drew up a quick cover that was printed up on the white paper sleeve the records came with. A picture of that is above also.
What else is new?
-Well, as soon as Action Cat comes up with an actual cover design for the 'regular' covers, then those will printed up, as well as more records being pressed for those.
-I Am The Thief just recorded an amazing 6 song EP, that prior to listening to, I suggested they pick 3 or 4 of the best songs so everything will fit onto a 7". After actually hearing it though, I've decided to just release it as is, as a 12" EP. I'm hoping for the fall, October/November, but if I get my shit together and have it out sooner, you'll hear about it.
-The Fucking Party EP should be out by the beginning of '09...I'm hoping at least.
Anyhow, that's all I got for now. I promise I'll keep this updated about once a week, who cares if I even have anything to tell you...I'll keep it interesting.
If you've read this far, and you're interested in actually buying an Action Cat 7", you can get it here via paypal:
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