FAT WRECK CHORDS SIGNS CLOWNS! NEW SONG IS HERE TO LISTEN! PRE-ORDER THE NEW RECORD!

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Get ready to have a new favorite FAT band, y’all! We signed Clowns! Straight outta Straya (that’s Australia for all you squares), they’ve been tearing it up for years. As long-time fans, we’re stoked to welcome them into the FAT fold and release their brand-new album, Nature/Nurture on April 12th. FAT’s got you covered worldwide, except in Oz, where Damaged Records will be doing the honors.

Vocalist, Stevie Williams expounds on their latest effort: “Nature/Nurture is an amalgamation of our last three records, which we’ve made over the last 6 or so years,” he says. “Our line-up has been a little bit fluid over the years, but this record is the band really coming to fruition with this line-up and with all the different sounds that we’ve experimented with over the years – everywhere from super-adolescent punk rock to nine-minute long psych jams.”

Don’t let “psych jams” throw you; Nature/Nurture is a ripper. So, whatcha waiting for? Bounce over to our YouTube channel and listen to the first blistering track, “Prick.” Then, pre-order your copy today! Aussies head here to grab yours!

Canadian Thrash Punks Wolfrik Announce European Tour & Vinyl Release

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Canadian melodic-thrash whirlwind Wolfrik have announced a UK / European tour to accompany the release of their EP on vinyl
Canadian thrash metallers Wolfrik are releasing their ferocious debut EP ‘Skeleton City’ on lurid pink 12’’ vinyl on 1 March 2019, via Lockjaw Records (UK/EU) and Thousand Islands Records (CAN).

Wolfrik have exploded onto the punk scene, delivering an irresistible concoction of punk, metal and thrash. Complex yet catchy, melodic yet heavy: this band is nothing short of a good time.

‘Skeleton City’ is charged with fast riffs and galvanizing rock vocals that will instantly grab your attention and take you for a ride. Recorded at Velveteen Audio by James Banks and mastered at West West Side Music by Alan Douches, this is a release your collection can’t be without.

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Wolfrik will be making their European live debut at Manchester Punk Festival on 19 April 2019 alongside heavy-weights like Samiam, Dead To Me and Smoke or Fire.

The band are embarking on a full tour with Lockjaw label-mates The Affect Heuristic, taking in dates in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Italy. The tour culminates in an appearance at SBAM Fest in Austria, alongside headliners like Good Riddance and Snuff.

Wolfrik have previously played with the likes of Protest The Hero, Black Dahlia Murder, Belvedere and A Wilhelm Scream, and have made an instant impression on everyone’s who’s heard them.

‘Skeleton City’ is available to pre-order from Lockjaw Records (UK/EU) and Thousand lsland Records (USA) ahead of its release on 1 March 2019. The EP will be available on bright 12’’ vinyl, with a t-shirt bundles also available.

European Tour Dates
17 April – PORTSMOUTH, UK
18 April – KINGSTON, UK
19 April – MANCHESTER, UK
20 April – GLOUCESTER, UK
21 April – KENT, UK
23 April – ANTWERP, BE
24 April – DEN HAAG, NL
25 April – GRONINGEN, NL
26 April – BERLIN, GER
27 April – MUNICH, GER
29 April – MEZZAGO, IT
30 April – PORTO S. ELIPIDIO, IT
01 May – ROMA, IT
02 May – RAVENNA, IT
03 May – WELS, AT (SBAM FEST)
04 May – NUREMBURG, GER
05 May – DARMSTADT, GER

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HIGHTOWER “Luka” (Suzanne Vega Cover) / Sea Shepherd Compilation Vol III

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The limited vinyl edition of the sampler will be released on 29 March 2019 and can be pre-ordered exclusively in the Uncle M shop from the end of November. The black LP comes in a lovingly hand-printed sleeve (via Homesick Merch) with printed inner sleeves, including download code. Individual covers appear exclusively digital on all known download and streaming platforms in advance.

Sea Shepherd is one of the most active and committed conservation organizations in the world. With exclusive (cover) songs and a loving vinyl edition, the proceeds of which are donated 100%, Uncle M Music, together with many friendly bands, has for years made a small contribution to these important marine conservation projects and the rescue of whales and dolphins. On the third edition of the worldwide popular compilation series, the German punk rock label unites international model bands of the genre with partly tongue-in-cheek, partly under the skin new interpretations of beloved classics and current pop hits. 7 of the 9 songs of the compilation were recorded exclusively for this purpose.

 

Sweden’s skatepunk veterans Satanic Surfers pay tribute to metal giants Iron Maiden, Californian scene favourites Spanish Love Songs dedicate their cover version to indie folk discovery Phoebe Bridger and flogging Molly bassist Nathen Maxwell contribute an English cover of the Donots smash hit “Problem, What Problem” with his side project The Bunny Gang. Smile And Burn can be heard for the first time in German with a snotty homage to their tour friends by Jennifer Rostock. Düsseldorf’s punk rock star Rogers don’t miss the opportunity to create an exuberant party atmosphere with their interpretation of the Gigi D’Agostino hit “L’Amour Toujours”, whereas Shoreline with her recording of “Budapest”, Hightower with “Luka” and Tequila & The Sunrise Gang with “Angels” dress great pop anthems in their respective sounds between skate and ska punk. The compilation is rounded off with the gentle cover of the Tears For Fears hit “Head Over Heels” in an interpretation of the Indie/Grunge taste-guaranting Endless Heights from Australia.

This limited vinyl edition will be released on March 29th 2019 and is available for pre-order ONLY in the Uncle M shop. The black LP comes in a hand-printed sleeve (design + print: Homesick Merch), printed inner sleeve and includes a download-code.

Sea Shepherd is one of the most active marine conservation organizations in the world. With exclusive (cover song) compilations and vinyl-releases (whose profits are being donated 100% to Sea Shepherd), Uncle M and our befriended bands contribute a little help to these important marine protection projects.