Cinco de Montho

Greetings fellow earth beings,

May has nearly passed us by and while much has occurred since our last post, there isn't too much to show for it... yet.

It's odd that at this time last year we were posting about Insouciant throwing in the towel and now they are just about ready to grace us with a brand new EP.  All the recording has been completed and the mixing is in it's final stages.  NR-040 is just around the corner.  Expect more official news in next months post.









The Hides A Well, Disseriph Ukelele split is in production mode now and will be released in time for Hides A Well show on June 16th.  Meanwhile they continue finalizing their debut full length which is due out sometime this summer.  Also in production is their first video which is to feature epic battling with cardboard weapons.  There are also some compilation appearances in the works including...








Not Rock Sampler Volume IV is in production now. We've reached out (well we're still in the process)   to many, many bands, and musicians  this time around.  We really tried to extend our reach with the contributors on this comp to hopefully provide the largest most eclectic mix of music released by NotRock thus far.

Please Exist has resumed working on their first full length so hopefully that much anticipated record will see the light of day of these days.  They are also finishing up the batch of songs that will be included on their second full length which they intend to begin tracking over the summer.

Hey check out this video of OFF CAMBER from about a year ago at the Meatlocker.  It sounds awful but looks pretty neat.


It seems that is all the news fit to print this month.  Hopefully June will see us posting about records actually being released.  Until then be kind, go to shows, and support independent business and art.

- J.T.F.

P.S.  We just caught the band CENTURIES the other night while they were on tour from Florida.  Their live show produced a wall of sound assault that would make Phil Spector quake in his jail cell. Highly Recommended!!!  Check them out immediately. 

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Hello everyone and welcome back for yet another helping of NotRockage.  In this April month (by the skin of our teeth) of 2013 we bring you wonderful news from our immediate family and other local entities who are actively creating fantastic art.

First out of the gate there's a great show coming up JUNE 1st that ANNOYING CUSTOMER is coming out of hibernation for and playing!  On the same bill will be Hides A Well, Please Exist, Disseriph, fragmnts, Young Legs, and Hannibal Montana!  This is a show that is not to be missed.  One never knows the next chance you might get to see Annoying Customer so do yourself a favor and clear your schedule the evening of June 1st!






Insouciant continues to work on their forthcoming ep.  Instrument tracking has been completed and vocals are slated for recording in early May.  More updates on that soon.  In the meantime a long lost song has surfaced from the mysterious era between Fall and Dresser.  Enjoy!


Hides A Well is finishing up work on their long awaited debut LP which as of now is slated for release in June.  The Hides A Well / Disseriph ukelele split ep is also coming along and expected to be released sometime in the summer months.

Speaking of summer,  in development right now is NotRock SAMPLER VOLUME IV!  It is in very early stages right now but expect it to up the ante from the last volume and hopefully have a summer release.  

Off Camber has released their split 7" with Between Your Mind And Tongue. It contains three Off Camber jams and two from BYMAT.  Buy it or download it here.  Better yet go to one of their shows get it from them direct.  It has some crazy mad magazine-like fold in packaging that just adds to the awesomeness of this little bushel of dynamite.  (Awesome limited packaging is not included with the download version. iPod kids you're missing out.)



A month or two ago we posted about our friends and soon to be local legends, Hell Mary and their forthcoming debut 7".  Well, the wait is over. Their 7" Forever On The Fence has arrived and it is every bit as intense as we'd hoped.  GET IT!  It's 6 tracks of furious hardcore greatness that is not to be missed. Check it out and you shall not regret it however, be warned: placing the needle in the groove of this vinyl may cause explosions on eardrum and or planetary levels.

Rounding out our awesome local update this month is Makeout Vertigo!  Check out their debut EP Smoking In The Girls Room HERE!  It contains 4 sweet, jangley, indie-pop gems that will only leave you wanting more.  Our only complaint is exactly that: we want more! Here's hoping these kids will drop a full-length of like songs sooner than later.  Keep up the great work guys.  We love what you're doing and are officially along for the ride.




Well that's all the news that's fit to print this month (save that thing we wanted to tell you about but now can't remember what it was for the life of us).  Catch you back here in 30.  Until then create, be kind, and take lots of candy from strangers.

Take care,

- J.T.F.

Happy Easter Egg Day!

Hey kiddies! It's time for your monthly dose of NotRock related hoopla.  This one will be a tad brief as we still have eggs to dye and hide.  None the less, the news we bring in this post is of a very joyous, exciting nature.

First up is Insouciant.  That's right friends!  Never say never because as of March 30th Insouciant began tracking a brand new EP.  We're told it will consist of 5 tracks: 2 newer ones that were written  just before their hiatus, 2 reworked classic tunes, and 1 completely brand new song that no one else has ever heard.  This doesn't mean these fellas will be gearing up to play a show anytime soon but just the thought of our ears hearing some new Insouciant recordings is enough to keep us jumping for joy for quite some time.  Here's hoping once they complete this EP they'll finish up that full length we were promised!  We'll keep you updated as this project develops and of course you can follow their progress directly via their facebook or tumblr.


Next on deck is Please Exist.  Their new EP "Let The Daytime Die" is out and available now!  It has been added to the record shop page and in the coming days will have a button for purchasing tangible CD copies with snazzy packaging of the EP instead of just the digi download.  Be sure to check this out immediately because it's not one to be missed.



Lastly, aside from Hides A Well  putting the finishing touches on their full length (which we expect to have a late April or early May release) they will also be teaming up and releasing a split UKELELE EP with DISSERIPH! How awesome is that?!?!?! Recording on this fun little record has already begun so hopefully we'll see that very soon.  Stay tuned for more intel on that.

So far the growth and blooming of spring has put 2013 on track for a very exciting and productive year for the NotRock family.  We look forward to sharing lots more great records with you as the year progresses.  Until then, enjoy watching the 10 Commandments on tv this weekend, eat lot's of jelly beans,  and support independent business, music, and art.  Happy spring everybody!  See you back here in 30.

- J.T.F.