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Jeremy Porter & The Tucos - Night On The Town b/w Ain´t My House Anymore Jeremy Porter & The Tucos
Night On The Town b/w Ain´t My House Anymore (MAG042)




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Now available on Mag Wheel Records - 2 tracks on semi-opaque blue vinyl!

The A side is a Midwest power-pop romp in the tradition of Cheap Trick meets Hüsker Dü with Jeremy's twist on melody, arrangement and lyrics that make it distinctly original. The B side Ain´t My House Anymore takes things in a rootsier direction complete with Telecaster-twang and some killer dobro. The vinyl comes with a free download code - and all downloads come with a bonus 3rd track!

Available on: Vinyl (7")/Download




Jeremy Porter - Party of One Jeremy Porter
Party of One (MAG041)




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Solo debut CD from Detroit's Jeremy Porter (ex-Slugbug & OffRamps). The disc is full of power-pop energy ('Not Like You're Mine', 'Out Inside') and alt-country/Americana yearning ('Last Time I Saw You Happy','Hallmark Holiday'). Perfect for fans of The Replacements, Uncle Tupelo, classic-era Cheap Trick and The Nils!

"Plymouth, MI-based singer/songwriter Jeremy Porter's solo debut is steeped in the kind of loose and earnest slacker Americana that made The Replacements accessible outside of the Twin Cities" All Music Guide

"Jeremy Porter, front man of Detroit's Fidrych and The OffRamps, takes both genres [alt-country with a bar-soaked edge and old-timey power pop infused punk] and effortlessly crafts a seriously enjoyable record with a variety of moods, tempos and lots of clever songwriting." Used Wigs

Available on: CD/Download




Great Lake Swimmers - Hands in the Dirty Ground Great Lake Swimmers
Hands in the Dirty Ground (MAG040)


Limited edition of 500 hand-numbered LPs are available in three different color sleeves with insert. Includes exclusive tracks, alternative versions, and live recordings. Includes a version of Tom Waits "Innocent When You Dream" + 5 more songs.
Sorry OOP: This one sold FAST!

Available on: Vinyl (12")
Out of Print



David Picco - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning David Picco
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning (MAG039)




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Alternative Country/Folk Pop in the vein of classic Wilco/Son Volt. Co-produced, engineered and mixed by Don Kerr, “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning” is made up of 10 original songs. David has been compared to Steve Earle and Bob Dylan, and his sound shows hints of classic Wilco/Son Volt. People inevitably find similarities, but the truth is that David is an individual with an undeniably original voice and unique approach to songwriting.

"Classic Alt-Country & Rock n Roll recommended for fans of Wilco, Son Volt & Uncle Tupelo" Left Hip Magazine

"His way with melody, lyrics, and Saturday Night, Sunday Morning's overall sound, puts him squarely in that place where Uncle Tupelo ended it all: Anodyne" Jeff Weiss Miles of Music

Available on: CD




Fearless Freep - Go Cry Fearless Freep
Go Cry (MAG036)




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'Go Cry' is the 3rd album and it's a catchy, emotional dose of charged, often dark indie rock. Previously known to their fans as masters of sad and slow, this record is a bit of a digression. Although the lyrics still reflect the space between heartbreak and suicide, the music has taken a leap into the pop-rock term. 10 songs in all, and comes wrapped in a beautiful glossy fold out digi-pak.

"The Freep's Singer, Rob Stephens, can make grungy guitar sound just great-think here of Stephen Malkmusm Jay Farrar, even Neil Young." Umbrella Music

"The Freep come with a little more rock than they did on previous albums. They remind me of J. Mascis and The Fog with their jangle pop-rock tunes that are perfect fir a road trip." Impact Press

Available on: CD




Fearless Freep - And The Fall is How You Sleep Fearless Freep
And The Fall is How You Sleep (MAG034)




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2nd full-length record by this Montreal band based around schoolteacher Rob Stephens. Like its predecessor, the record features warm roughshod arrangements full of rough edges and sleepy moods - like a dusty late summer afternoon somewhere out in the backcountry. Sparklehorse and Sebadoh might come to mind, but Stephen's rough drawl and lazy guitar style give his music a quality all of its own. Infections melodies emerge from barren, effortless places. It would be sad if it weren't so comforting. Includes the song 'It's All Good,' which was featured on the debut of Fox's hit show '24' + 9 more.

"Indie rock is an easily tossed around term, but this band revive the heart of the matter. The result: Pretty, gritty, mellow alt-rock, or to quote the bio: 'Sleepy, rockin' pop music.'" T'Cha Dunleavy Montreal Gazette

"The music recalls the mellow side of Sebadoh, and Mascis-in fact it's a lot like old Dinosaur Jr. You'll notice some country stuff and some stuff that also recalls Low's newest effort." Erik Capian IndiePulse.com

Available on: CD




Graig Markel - Hard Grammer Graig Markel
Hard Grammer (MAG033)




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'Hard Grammar' is the second full length CD by Seattle based Graig Markel. The album explores the places your mind goes when it's late at night and you've spent too much time alone examining your problems. All of his songs are infused with a touch of soul and a crystalline honesty that leave you warm and a bit unsettled. In all his songs, Markel seems to be yearning for something, balancing bouts of emptiness and anger. Actually, Randy Newmann meets D'Angelo isn't a bad way of thinking about most of Markel's music, which combines the confessional singer-songwriter approach and the slick processed soul tendencies of the `70s. Highlights on this album include 'D'Azz', a sensual slow-burning shoo-be-doo-wop torch song, and 'Live Without It' a rollicking pale-faced R&B number, plus 8 more.

"Hard Grammar is the smoothest, sexiest indie-rock record you're likely to find this year. You can only hope Beck and TLC can hear it pumping through the walls and that they're feeling entirely inadequate." Magnet"

Available on: CD




Tagging Satellites - Abstract Confessions Tagging Satellites
Abstract Confessions (MAG032)




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Like that dark-haired poet you had a crush on in high school, there's something mysterious and slightly dangerous about Tagging Satellites. The band's second album, 'Abstract Confessions', is almost a flashback to the moody, art school-influenced underground of pre-breakthrough Jane's Addiction LA - wonderfully detached, on-the-verge-of-a-breakdown female vocals paired with music that finds the middle ground between ethereal and the razor-s edge.

"Zera Marvel has a really good record collection. I can tell you just from the first listen to this CD. She tends to take the best moments from P.J. Harvey's 'Is This Desire', Sonic Youth�s 'Evol', and Cocteau Twins' '4 Calendar Cafe'" Mike Turner The Bees Knees

Available on: CD




Tricky Woo - Tricky Woo Tricky Woo
Tricky Woo (MAG031)




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Far beyond the valley of the 'Stoner Rock', further than the pools of classic Detroit sounds. This Montreal band serves up 4 great songs on black vinyl that's limited to 770, and wrapped in a gorgeous full-color sleeve with cover painting by Andrew Dixon. Tricky Woo blazed a trail across North America mesmerizing audiences with their high octane rock'n'roll before calling it quits in 2002 and reforming as Soft Canyon. Like the Bible itself, this record belongs in every hotel room!

Available on: Vinyl (10")




Chino - Mala Leche Chino
Mala Leche (MAG029)




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6 killer songs full of ringing melodies and crunching lyrics by ex-Nils singer/guitarist Alex Soria and band. Remember when music used to matter? This will evoke those days, and yeah, it Rocks! On 'Mala Leche' Montreal, Canada's Chino strengthens and refreshes the classic rock formula with the tasteful addition of mandolin and organ - 2 often misused instruments that serve the perfect purpose here: they make the songs sound better. This is music from the AM dial, the songs you hear driving down a country highway at two in the morning after seeing a great show with your best friends. Despite the rock extravagance, there is an undercurrent of sadness beneath the ebullient music. 'Misbehavin' has the insistent beat and sharp hook of a great rock party song, but the lyrics betray a loneliness and disappointment that belle the cheerful music. 'When You're Not Around' is a pogo-inducing anthem, all ripping guitar and harmonious chorus, although you get the impression that the singer might not get the girl after all of his grand professions. Fans of straight-ahead, no-nonsense rock and roll bands like The Replacements, Hüsker Dü and Soul Asylum (back in the day) will love Chino's smart songwriting and rambunctious melodies.

"Like the `Mats, the shy-in-conversation genius Soria straddles all the great rock'n'roll genres, with plenty of punk and post-punk appetite, but also plenty of fiery garage and most of all, Mod stomp.z" Jack Rabid The Big Takeover

"A pretty rockin' CD here from Alex Soria and band. What you get is an EPs worth of well written, melodic rock music in the vein of Hüsker Dü, spiced up with a few keyboards and some mandolin. 'Mala Leche' is a keeper." Suburban Voice

Available on: CD




Graig Markel - Verses on Venus Graig Markel
Verses on Venus (MAG028)




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A full-length solo outing from the former lead singer of Seattle's New Sweet Breath. The CD features 10 stripped down ballads and hangover remedies for those quiet moments. Think Geoff Farina/Vermont with a touch of Paul Weller - Lo-Fi Pop Soul. This is Graig's 2nd solo outing, with the 5 song 'Nov/Dec' CDep coming out on Recovery Room Records in `99."

"Markel is a songwriter with a wealth of talent and one gets the impression that he�s only just begun to scratch the surface." Stuart Green Exclaim

"Markel has stripped away all of the unnecessary elements in these songs, relying simply on the strength of his voice and his stories." Epitonic

Available on: CD




Von Zippers/Les Secretaires - Split Von Zippers/Les Secretaires
Split (MAG027)




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The unofficial soundtrack to the fictional move 'Dead End Canada'. The single features 4 songs of garage rock from 2 of Canada's great bands: Calgary's legendary Von Zippers (Estrus Records) and Quebec City's LSV(Tir Groupe and members currently serving time in Le Nombre). The country is breaking up and only Rock'n'Roll can save it. It's limited to 660 on 'we surrender' white vinyl with insert.

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Tagging Satellites - Shooting Down the Airwaves Tagging Satellites
Shooting Down the Airwaves (MAG026)




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This 10 song debut record makes you feel all dirty inside and out. Like a slithering snake it thrusts its teeth into your skin. You can feel the venom pour in and seep into every gathering artery. Just when it's about curtains, Tagging Satellites thrust you into a high-speed blender tossing and melting you like an ice cube in Ted Kennedy�s scotch glass.

"From the digital destruction and sampled voice agitation that starts off the record, one gets the idea that this is a dark affair. A richly organic release with special attention paud to the low end. An amazing record, really. Tagging Satellites operate on the fringe, stumbling in and out of the accessible with speedy elegance." Kelly Bauman Devin in the Woods

"A beautiful use of sounds and vocalist Zera Marvel's edgy vocals. Coming from a punk standpoint this is weird as fuck, which is all the more reason to check it out." Law of Inertia

Available on: CD




Handsome Family/Sackville - Split Handsome Family/Sackville
Split (MAG025)




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2 interpretations of urban country by these critically acclaimed bands. Chicago�s Handsome Family take on the 'murder ballad' with 'My Beautiful Bride.' Montreal's Sackville get behind the controls of a runaway train on 'Destroy, Destroy.' Limited to 700 with silver on dark red paper cover and insert.


"Country music has never been about life's happier moments. But few of the genre's artists are as skilled at weaving an endearing melody around the most downtrodden, depressing lyrics as the Handsome Family. Sackville cranks up its lo-fi, back porch country to a more rock-based trudge." Magnet

"Both songs are sweet and touching, even in their anguish." Skyscraper

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Juno - All Your Friends are Comedians b/w The Great Salt Lake Juno
All Your Friends are Comedians b/w The Great Salt Lake (MAG024)


A couple songs from Seattle's finest, who have 2 albums out on Desoto records. The single features a beautiful fill color sleeve and glossy insert. You'll want to pick up an extra just for framing! The 2 songs on this epic single are very different versions of the ones that appeared on the 'This is the Way It Goes' album.

"This band doesn't sound like anything else I've ever heard. They play ambient rock that's emo influenced, and well, out there. Hard hitting and interesting." Miget Breakdancing Digest

"Slint and Chavez ride into a spaghetti western on a tortoise. Not for the attention deficit set." John Cummins Montreal Mirror

Available on: Vinyl (7")
Out of Print



Spoon - Anticipation b/w Headz Spoon
Anticipation b/w Headz (MAG023)




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Austin TX bands with records on Merge and Matador loan us a couple of hard pop exclusives. This is what a 45 is all about, 2 nearly perfect songs with energy and hooks to spare. You won't find these 2 songs anywhere else! Cover art by Britt Daniel himself.

"Guitar driven pop that dates back as far as The Who, The Jam and Wire and as recent as The Pixies and Chisel. They are as catchy as hell." Skyscraper

"These songs have an engaging stick-in-the-head quality, especially 'Anticipation'." Suburban Voice

Available on: Vinyl (7")




New Sweet Breath - Acceleration and Distortion New Sweet Breath
Acceleration and Distortion (MAG022)




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The members of Seattle's New Sweet Breath mean what they say and you can tell by the passion in their voice. This high-energy pop is emotional but it isn't all sticky sweet like one comes to expect from recent trends. There is an underlying display of despair on each track. Not just like "Oh I just broke up with my girlfriend and I am really depressed," but like the weight of the world has been on the shoulders of the band members since adolescence. It is grown-up pop that would either heal or push you over the edge if you were desperately depressed. Features 6 songs, including 'Twilight Exit' and 'The Light Is Green'.

"A NSB song sounds like modern-day indie-pop blended with 80s DC hardcore, all set to varying tempos and emotions, going from bombastic to beautiful and back in a matter of seconds." Justin Stranzi Pop Matters

"...as for the kids, I wonder if they've hears the amazing swan song from Seattle's New Sweet Breath 'Acceleration and Distortion.' This falls well outside the scene that's currently ruled by the Promise Ring and their ilk. I'd be willing to bet money that in a blind 'taste test' 7 out of 10 overly-opinionated Get Up Kids fans would love this record." Snackcake

Available on: CD




Haywood - Model for a Monument Haywood
Model for a Monument (MAG021)




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12 songs covering the years `92-`96 including unreleased stuff, 7" and compilation tracks. Haywood exercised the principle of control. Control, but not necessarily restraint. Sometimes control can mean restraint, but sometimes it can mean exactly the opposite. Restraint is always holding back, always playing the tip of the iceberg game. But control�.now control is something much grander/ Control goes hand in hand with the craft of songwriting, as Haywood�s music proves.. Speaking of the craft of songwriting you could try to peg Haywood as an acolyte of Archers of Loaf camp, or the Modest Mouse camp, or even the camps of Pavement, The Replacements, Promise Ring or Rick Springfield - but you'd be wrong every time. They're not from any camp at all, silly. They live in New York City. There's no camp there. What are you talking about? Weird.

"The vocals are lusciously emotional without being overblown, walking in the line between angst and restraint. A fine effort." Stylus

"This band really knows how to put together a pop song. You're guaranteed to get these stuck in your head."

Available on: CD




Irving Klaw Trio - Love Equals High Irving Klaw Trio
Love Equals High (MAG020)




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Three song single featuring "More Stuff","DJ Bonzo Meets The Shadow" along with the title track. A mixture of rock, experimental, and dare we say - prog? Portland, OR band that mixes elements of Royal Trux, Can and Albert Ayer. Weird vibes and jazz for our 20th release. They have an album on Road Cone Records.

"IKT's music is filled with strange sounds and off-kilter rhythms that will appeal to Thinking Fellows Union fans" Tad Hendrickson CMJ

"The A-side recalls Pavement's early 'Westing' years, esp. in the vocal deliverym but has instrumentation yards more inventive and bizarre. File under: Pleasantly weird." Montreal Mirror

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Fearless Freep - No Less Sordid Fearless Freep
No Less Sordid (MAG019)




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18 moving and deliberate songs from Montreal's 2 piece band. Fearless Freep release influences from Lou Barlow and other lo-fi creations with pop overtones. Recorded entirely in their own Space City Studios sometime in `96-`97, and just uses drums and guitar. Of course singer/guitarist/studio wiz Rob Stephens threw in some experimental effects and noise so you won't miss a bass player at all. The CD also features a cover of The Nils 'Fountains' which is not on the compilation 'Scratches And Needles' (Also on Mag Wheel Records).

"At times rockin', and at others laid back. In a way they remind me of Built to Spill." Punk Planet

"They showcase a brand of confident, melodic, lo-fi guitar pop. Every song capitalizes on a hooky guitar chord riff, and an impeccable melody line. Singer Rob Stephens is a pop master." Cake

Available on: CD




Sackville - These Last Songs Sackville
These Last Songs (MAG018)




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Canada's Sackville burst onto the scene to rave reviews for their 1996 CDEP 'Low Ebb'. This is their 1st full-length and was released in Nov. 1997. The group has the intensity of Slint crossed with the 'slacker country ethic' of Palace. There is also a strong kin to suck moody ramblers as Rex, Red Red Meat and Scud Mountain Boys. On 'these Last Songs,' Sackville maintains the urban country feel but with the addition of a second guitarist they occasionally create a slight math rock feel. Still, the guitar riffs are still submerged in a thick melancholy, which makes Sackville one of Canada�s most enjoyable bands. They also have a CDEP out on Montreal's Constellation Records and a split 7" with Chicago's Handsome Family on Mag Wheel Records.

"There is an underlying edginess that leaves you unsettled, waiting for the axe to fall." Stylus

"Graceful and low key North Americana, with that stayed up all night in a bus station all night feel. Features musical saw and violin." scram

Available on: CD




Stuntman - The American Fadeout Stuntman
The American Fadeout (MAG017)




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Stuntman rises from the ashes of the Treepeople, a band important in the early `90s American Northwest explosion. That band also spawned Doug Martsch of Built to Spill. This Boise, Idaho quartet has created a powerful record here with a very unique sound. Imagine the pop of Built to Spill meeting the rock of Jesus Lizard; maybe throw in some Knapsack and, oh, who knows. The point is that there is some intricate and huge guirar work, great songwriting and melodies, along with a solid and expressive rhythm section/ This yields their own sound, the Stuntman sound. 'The American Fadeout� features 10 songs, including �Mostly Always', 'Watch the Skeletons Dance� and the 7 minute instrumental 'Esquincles'.

"A raucous example of good old rock'n'roll deconstruction. Shows off the song-as-complex-guitar-solo-ethic. Grab a Pabst and listen to Boise's best mad science in the hammering of 'Mile' or the gnarling 'Watch the Skeletons Dance.'" David Day CMJ

'Stuntman tread familiar ground, following a similar blueprint to that of the Treepeople, they are more mature and they've polished their sound. Stuntman are daring in their pursuit of melodies. Sometimes with subtlety, sometimes not. Sparking Indie Rock" The Rocket

Available on: CD




Resin Scraper - Heard Mentality Resin Scraper
Heard Mentality (MAG016)




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Released Fall 1996. 15 fierce, unpretentious thunder rock outs a la Lazy Cowgirls/Stooges fare. Beautiful digi-pak packaging with insert. Punk Rawk, without the safety pins.

"Canada's answer to the New Bomb Turks showcase their garage rock/hardcore energy, with three chords and piss-off attitude!" Jersey Beat

Available on: CD




Tricky Woo - The Claw Tricky Woo
The Claw (MAG015)


Kick-ass Estrus/Crypt style garage punk. As sexy as Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and as mind blowing as RFTC. Released Fall 1996.

Available on: Vinyl (7")
Out of Print



Meices - Animals b/w Wash Yer Face Meices
Animals b/w Wash Yer Face (MAG014)




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2 blasts of high octane rock'n'roll from this late great San Francisco band (members now in Alien Crime Syndicate). Features a cover of Antiseen's 'Animals' which might me the only 'meat eating' song Mag Wheel will ever release. Ugly, glossy cover art and limited quantities remain on puke covered vinyl.

"Another tasteful treat from the fine folk at Mag Wheel." Vice

Available on: Vinyl (7")




The Nils - Paisley The Nils
Paisley (MAG013)


Original vinyl wrapped in a new hand numbered sleeve(Ltd to 330). Includes "I Am The Wolf", "Tuesday High", "Up Turns to Down" and "Glory Daze". This sold out very quickly upon it's release. Released Spring 1995.

Available on: Vinyl (12")
Out of Print



The Nils - Greenfields in Daylight The Nils
Greenfields in Daylight (MAG012)


Once described as having been to 'punk what Big Star are to pop music,' the Canadian group The Nils were one of the most influential, but also most under-rated punk groups of the 1980s. The 29 track 'Greenfields in Daylight ' is the definitive Nils album. Featuring the early compilation tracks from :Primitive Air Raid� and BYO�s 'Something to Believe In', plus both the 'Sell Out Young' and 'Paisley' eps in their entirety. It also includes-perhaps best of all for collectors-the 5 tracks from the �Now� demo cassette from 1982. There are also a dozen live songs from a CBC Radio Session, and an excerpt from a 1988 Chicago concert (includes previously unreleased covers of The Who's 'Mary Anne With The Shaky Hands', Tim Hardin's 'Red Balloon' and Men Without Hats 'Pop Goes The World').

"This is an excellent window into a lost fragment of punk history, and a fitting testimony to the Nils Strength and Glory." CMJ

"With better production, more ambition, and more recording sessions, they could have been Canada's Replacements. Buy this CD!" Jack Rabid The Big Takeover

Available on: CD
Out of Print



V/A - Scratches and Needles: Tribute To The Nils V/A
Scratches and Needles: Tribute To The Nils (MAG011)




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The long awaited tribute to Montreal's legendary Nils. Features Down By Law, Rusty, Sinkhole, New Sweet Breath, Tarver (member of Juno and Citizens Utilities), Doc Hopper, Fearless Freep, Warship Grey (Jack Rabid of The Big Takeover magazine), Rise, Ruby's Drive In, Stand GT, Punchbuggy and Flounger. The Nils were truly a beautiful thing and this compilation keeps the spark alive.

"All the tracks are well executed, in fact there's not a weak link anywhere in the chain. Just goes to show that good music is timeless." Stuart Green Exclaim

"This is a wonderful way to celebrate the music of The Nils. If you are a fan it's a must buy!" Stylus

Available on: CD




New Sweet Breath - Go Away bw When It's All Been Said New Sweet Breath
Go Away bw When It's All Been Said (MAG010)




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2 brief bits of pop genius from Seattle's melodic masters. Younger and angrier on this `96 record, and more like their Ringing Ear releases. Damn fine tunes your turntable will cry out for.

"Another band that continues to rub our faces in their blatant greatness. Short, excitement-filled energetic songs that shoot right through you." Spank

"The band knows how to rock, with the distinction being they know that melodies are as important as riffs. Think early Replacements with some artsy Archers moments." Magnet

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Sackville - Low Ebb Sackville
Low Ebb (MAG009)




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Finely crafted lo-fi aural temperaments that may bring a tear or two to your eye. 8 songs that could be a soundtrack to Georgia O'Keeffe's work. They are as organic as desert elements. Alternative country in the same vein as Palace, Rex, and Willard Grant Conspiracy. Comes wrapped in a beautiful cardboard digi-pak.

"It is Dirty Three with vocals, or an acoustic Giant Sand? 'Low Ebb' is the subtle. Almost sinister side of psychedellia - a gentile but effective brain scrub that at times can make you doubt your senses" Magnet

"Sackville weave tales that are true and intricate. �Low Ebb� is long on talent and authenticity.� Laurel Bowman

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Mistercoffeenerves - Hot Ass Mistercoffeenerves
Hot Ass (MAG008.5)


Quirky Chicago style chunky pop from this Montreal band featuring members of NYC's Haywood and Boston's Goliath. Released Fall 1995.

"Minutemen mests Jesus Lizard" Vice

Available on: Vinyl (7")
Out of Print



Punchbuggy - Dressed For Success b/w My Voice is Weak Punchbuggy
Dressed For Success b/w My Voice is Weak (MAG007.5)




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Great pop from Ottawa featuring Jim Bryson on vocals. You don't find records like this too often anymore. 2 nearly perfect pop songs, with each song lasting less than 2 minutes, leaving you wanting more.

"You can't help but dig the simplicity and straightforward nature of both songs." Exclaim

"The a-side is Matthew Sweet in a hurry, and the flip is just dumb, but in a good way." Magnet

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Resin Scraper - Harmful if Swallowed Resin Scraper
Harmful if Swallowed (MAG006.5)


Snap, crackle lo-fi garage punk. Title track start off with buzzing bass and fuzz out guitars that is reminiscent of Misfits and Cramps sounding garage rock. 'Get Your Hat Back On' is a tight, rock-a-billyish instro, while the B-side includes a blasting cover of Gang Green's 'Alcohol.' Original cover art by Ian Jeans.

"Raw, reckless and melodic. Three songs served up with the mist basic ingredients of punk rock: lots of distortion and plenty of fuck yous!" Maximum Rocknroll

"Check it out, you won't be disappointed." Flipside

Available on: Vinyl (7")
Out of Print



sHEAVY - Dallas Tar sHEAVY
Dallas Tar (MAG005.5)


Sabbath style doom rock via Nfld. File this next to Sleep/Monster Magnet, and Roadsaw. Includes a cover of Black Sabbath's "Tomorrow's Dreams", and features a locked groove so one side never ends. Released Fall 1995.

Available on: Vinyl (7")
Out of Print



Stand GT/Potbelly - Split Tribute to The Nils Stand GT/Potbelly
Split Tribute to The Nils (MAG004.5)




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Released Spring 1994. 2 song tribute to Montreal's legendary Nils. The Potbelly(Newfoundland Canada band) song is exclusive to this single: a 7 minute Dinosaur Jr type twisted version of the Nils classic "Scratches and Needles". Double A-Side parody sleeve of Nils record art work too.

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Hardshipost - Sugarcane b/w Canopy Hardshipost
Sugarcane b/w Canopy (MAG003)




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Released Summer 1993. Newfoundland's Hardshipost first ever release. Later signed to Sub Pop, this single showcases their early Nirvana type sound. Both songs can be found no where else! This single is rare. Get it NOW!

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Smackmelon - Spaceshot b/w I´m Not Cool Smackmelon
Spaceshot b/w I´m Not Cool (MAG002)




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2 blasts of Boston power-pop from ex-Bullet Lavolta/King Moon Razor frontman Duke Roth. "Spaceshot" recalls the 86 space shuttle disaster, while "I'm Not Cool" reminds us of why LA late 80s metal was doomed to die. Few copies remain.

Available on: Vinyl (7")




Ken Chambers - Take This Ride b/w Erase Ken Chambers
Take This Ride b/w Erase (MAG001)




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What better way to start a label? Get legendary Moving Targets frontman Ken Chambers to blast out two perfect melodic pop classics on a 7" platter. If you don't have Moving Targets in your record collection next to Replacements/Nils/Husker Du and Soul Asylum, you are taking the short bus to your stereo! Released Fall 1992.

Available on: Vinyl (7")




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