Lockjaw Records has recently announced a big, international expansion to its team, accompanied by a brand new logo, a new line of merchandise and a unique compilation!
Specialising in punk and hardcore, Lockjaw Records was first started in 1997, later taken over by Darko’s guitarist Rob Piper in 2011. Since 2014 the label’s been a two-person operation, but that’s all set to change this year.

“Lesley and I were doing good stuff for Lockjaw, but with a bigger community more would be possible,” said label head honcho, Rob Piper, on the recent expansion. “We needed to talk to people who were on our level and were fully invested in the scene like we were. People who do it for the love of punk.”

Now with outposts in Guildford, London, Manchester, Oostkamp and Antwerp, the team has expanded to include Sarah Williams (Shout Louder), Joëlle Laes (Less Talk, More Records) and Cedric Degruyter (The Affect Heuristic).

“We’ve been talking to a lot of bands about future releases and events and there will be some great records from great bands coming out,” Piper continues. “We will be more actively introducing people to who’s running it and how it works, encouraging people to come and say hello and be part of the gigs.”

The label has launched a fresh new logo and a refreshed, more user-friendly website. As well as Lockjaw releases, the site provides distribution for a range of international bands.

“The benefits of having a bigger team are that you get more ideas and you get feedback instantly, so expect more exciting things to happen,” Piper conmmented. “We’ll be sharing more with you. The useability is going to be improved on the website. It’s going to be easier to get hold of the music you like.”

Lockjaw are proud to be part of a thriving international music community, built on friendship, social-responsibility and a mutual love of punk rock. The new team is introducing a more cooperative approach to the label, aiming to operate in a transparent, ethical and eco-conscious way.

The frisbees flew off the shelves at Brakrock Ecofest and Punk Rock Holiday, but you can get one directly from the Lockjaw Records webstore or find them at select shows now.

NEW MERCH

Lockjaw Records have gone the extra mile to ensure all our merchandise is organic, Fair Trade and environmentally friendly, using the best quality materials. You can be assured that you’re wearing something that looks great and looks after our beautiful planet.

They have also created some super-sweet sunglasses, snapback and toothbrushes (that’s right, toothbrushes!). You can look and taste fresh with their eco-friendly laser-cut bamboo swag, featuring their classic diamonds and lightning bolts.

Have a look at the merch

Lockjaw Records are so proud of their brand new logo that they’ve created a sweet range of t-shirts to show it off. You can represent the best in punk and hardcore and look great while you’re doing it!