July Wrapping

Hey kids July will be over in moments so here's an update, late as usual.

Hides A Well was in the studio last weekend, tracking bass and drums for their forthcoming debut full-length.  It went off without a hitch and thus far it sounds amazing!  There is no official title yet but it will bear the cat # NR-037.

If you missed all the facebook posts around July 4th then set your face to "HOLY CRAP!" because Insouciant released a long lost music video for their song America.   The video was shot a few years back a little after the release of "Fall".  The footage got shelved with several other incomplete videos and waited to be edited.  Performance footage was planned but never completed so John finally edited the video together as is and we think it worked just fine!   CHECK IT OUT!




Ok, next on the ol' agenda is telling you fine folks about some buddies of ours that have released new awesome music in recent months.

Atlas is a rad post-hardcore band made up of members from Control.  Check out their first EP: It's Haunting  Do yourself a favor and check out their live show.  INTENSE!

Rabbit Troupe our dear, dear friends have graced us with yet another gem of an EP: Asbestos Factory Run By Kids  As expected it's a must, and only three minutes long!

Kyle of Rabbit Troupe, Human Dosage Factor, the S'ods released the first EP from his most excellent newish project Skateboard Kyle.  Check out: Misc. Hell

Last but not least is Yes Bicycle who recently dropped their debut EP entitled: Oinkus Ficus If you dug what Yes Bicycle contributed to the NotRock Holiday Comp 3 then do not waist another moment without downloading this EP.  











Ok everyone, we reckon that's all the news we have for you this month.  There seems to be no shortage of awesome local music to tell you about so we'll see you back here in thirty with another dosage.
Until then take care and be happy.

- J.T.F.

HOLY CRAP JUNE IS ALMOST OVER!

Hey Kiddies!

This is Johnny here with a last minute post to hold you over until the July post.  There's not too much to report in the immediate NotRock family but as per usual there are lots of great things going on in the local music scene.

IDES.  WOW!  Do you know this band? I've had the pleasure of playing a couple of shows with them now and I can't say enough about how awesome they are.   Their show is the most fun I've had seeing a hardcore band in almost a decade.  This band is definitely and absolutely the epitome of dynamite coming in small packages.   Looking at the four band members, I see average twenty somethings hanging out at show...  until they take stage and completely take over the room.  High intensity, super high energy and absolutely explosive.   Check out their latest ep! Do yourself a favor and get to one of their shows.

NotRock has had the pleasure of releasing a song by BDFM on the NotRock Sampler Volume: III.  Well just recently these crazy kids released their very first EP: The Artist & His Lover.  It's an absolute blast of bluesy, ukulele, punk-rock!  "How can I hear/obtain this awesome record?"  Well luckily for you it's available for download or physical CD purchase here.  Of course you could also make it out to one of their many shows and request the record personally.  Either way you should give this rad record from one of the most unique bands around a whirl ASAP.  "WAKE, BREATH, EAT, DREAM, WRITE, THINK FOR YOURSELF. SING SONGS THAT NO ONE ELSE CAN."  That's an anthem if I've ever heard one.

Riley Stallings, another good friend of the NotRock family,  has finally graced us with her much anticipated full length debut: The Grand Scheme Of Things.  If you know her from previous NotRock Comp releases then you are already familiar (if not then you'd best become) with her beautiful voice graceful guitar-work and catchy song-writing.  This record, as expected, is no exception.  Fantastic production and full instrumentation on this record takes it above and beyond something special.  This record is a gem.  Check it out here.  Riley PLEASE keep doing what you're doing.






Well that's all that's fit  to print this month. See you back here in July!   Hopefully there'll be some very exciting news to report about HIDES A WELL.

GODSPEED!

J.T.F.

MAYDAY MAYDAY MAY DAY!

Hello again comrades,

May is wrapping up as this text is posted so we're here to give you some brief last minute intel.

Our newest pals, Off Camber, have self released a 4-song demo tape that we urge you to check out ASAP.   Yes, we actually mean tape, as in the cassette variety.  You can obtain one of these craftily packaged hand-drilled, hand-numbered, hand-assembled tapes easily at one of their shows (check the SHOWS page people!) or for those that don't have either a time machine or a tape-deck, the demo is also available via digital download for your listening/purchasing convenience.  Please check it out.  The music will speak for itself.

In a much sadder note, Insouciant, one of the longest running NotRock affiliates, one which we are most proud to have worked with, has officially declared that they are on indefinite hiatus.  They will continue to finish their latest record, which we assure you is nothing short of epic, and ultimately release it on NotRock as planned.  Until then we'll keep you up to date on the status of this magnificent recording.

In closing, we'd like to shift focus from musical notes to the written word.   Now granted, the header on this page says NotRock Records not NotRock Books so although this may seem out place, bear with us and act more like the open minded individuals we expect you to be.  Local author Patrick Roesle has tapped into the nostalgia of growing up during the heyday of the local N.J. music scene in his self-published gem of a novel  The Zeros.  If you grew up in a time when there was still an arcade (a good one) in the Rockaway mall and when every weekend it seemed like an awesome show was going on a mere stones throw away from your hometown then you'll want to check out this book.  In fact, you'll want to even if that isn't the case.  Roesle  takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through a decade  full of compelling characters that you'll swear are people you knew.  It's an incredible, brutally honest portrayal of real life and all the baggage that comes with growing up.  It is a story about dreams and the death of them.  It's a book that is worth your time.  So please skip the 50 shades of bullshit this summer and take a chance on a book that doesn't have the backing of a major publisher.  Not just because you should support independent artists but more importantly because this book is just well... really good.


That's all for this month kiddies.  See yah next month!

J.T.F.

p.s. Go outside and take a walk or ride a bike or something.   The earth is a pretty sweet place.