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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: dull knife: SUBSONIC VOICES (Ex-BALACLAVAS/INSECT WARFARE/NO TALK) LP out now

« on: February 06, 2014, 08:39:34 AM »

it's been in the works way too long.  so long that they're ready to record their next record.
rejected stampers, rejected test pressings.  truly a nightmare, but it's finally done.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / dull knife: SUBSONIC VOICES (Ex-BALACLAVAS/INSECT WARFARE/NO TALK) LP out now

« on: February 06, 2014, 07:14:13 AM »

The Subsonic Voices LP is now available for order at http://www.dullknifelabel.com

Ex-Balaclavas and Insect Warfare bringing the heavy, rhythm, and esoteric.  I've heard them described as Balaclavas on Blackest Ever Black. That could be very true for the song you can listen to on the site, but there are also some heavier, "proggier" and more industrial moments on the LP. I can hear some Killing Joke, Ministry, and Godflesh, and of course Balaclavas, whether they meant it or not.

Limited to 300.

Last remaining direct order copies of the Household 'Elaines' 12" still available as well.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: dull knife: RUSTED SHUT & HOUSEHOLD Pre-Order

« on: September 26, 2013, 04:28:08 AM »

Rusted Shut LPs start shipping today. 

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: dull knife: RUSTED SHUT & HOUSEHOLD Pre-Order

« on: September 20, 2013, 06:05:08 AM »

I should probably point out that both titles are limited to 300 copies.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: dull knife: RUSTED SHUT & HOUSEHOLD Pre-Order

« on: September 20, 2013, 04:49:28 AM »

Traditionally dull knife titles have been carried in Europe by Volcanic tongue and Green Hell.  I'm sure there will be more, and I'll post info as I have it.  Ask your favorite distros if they will be carrying the records and have them get in touch with me.

distros get in touch!  dullknifeproject@gmail.com

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / dull knife: RUSTED SHUT & HOUSEHOLD Pre-Order

« on: September 19, 2013, 06:27:45 AM »

It's been a while, but dull knife is back with a bang.  We end 2013 by offering up the long-awaited LP version of Rusted Shut's classic Rehab LP and Household's anticipated follow-up to their debut LP.

The dull knife website is being updated, but in the meantime you can pre-order at http://dullkniferecords.bigcartel.com/

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. LPs EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHIPPING ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 3 (Rusted Shut) and October 11 (Household.

Attention International Buyers: This cart's shipping calculation only go up to a maximum of 2 records per purchase. If you are ordering more than 2 records, please contact me for shipping rates at dullknifeproject@gmail.com

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: new dull knife releases from Daughn Gibson, Zachary Cale, and Hamamatsu Tom

« on: July 31, 2012, 04:47:32 AM »

found a stash of Daughn Gibson 7"s on grey marble.  they will go quick.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / new dull knife releases from Daughn Gibson, Zachary Cale, and Hamamatsu Tom

« on: July 09, 2012, 06:24:38 AM »

After about a 6 week delay, the new dull knife releases are finally here and ready to ship.  This new batch features the return of the dull knife "Songwriter Series" with 7" releases from Daughn Gibson and Zachary Cale, as well as the debut 7" from Hamamatsu Tom.

Daughn Gibson has been gaining quite a bit of notoriety lately with the release of his LP "All Hell" on the White Denim label, as well as shows in NYC, Philly, and his performance as Chaos In Tejas.  Imagine an amalgamation of Lee Hazlewood, Magnetic Fields, and Scott Walker.  The A-side "Lite Me UP" is the jam of the summer, and is one of the finer songs to ever be released on this humble label.  The first 100 copies are hand-numbered and packaged in silk screened chipboard Arigato paks with 3 photo variations adhered on the back cover.  There are also 100 copies on grey marble vinyl in glue pocket 7" sleeves, and the remaining copies are on black in the same sleeves.

The second new entry in the "Songwriter Series" comes from Brooklyn's Zachary Cale.  You may know Zach from his previous band Illuminations, or his numerous solo releases.  His past solo releases are often melancholy, folky affairs that bring to mind Alex Chilton on Big Star's "Third/Sister Lovers", but this release finds Zach writing the soundtrack to your summer with a couple of bangers that have more in common with the Kinks and Bruce Springsteen.  Limited to 300 hand-numbered copies packaged in silk screened chipboard Arigato paks with 3 photos variations adhered to the back cover.

You've likely never heard of Hamamatsu Tom, but maybe you're familiar with  Tom's other bands The Energy, No Talk, or his stint in Insect Warfare.  Forget What you know.  Hamamatsu Tom is bluesy rock featuring some of Houston's finest shredders, and would fit in nicely on some label called Sub Pop circa 20 years ago.  Tom is joined here by Grandfather Child member Lucas Gorham, as well as former Fatal Flying Guilloteen drummer John Adams.  The B-Side is a cover of CSNY's "Almost Cut My Hair", which I dare declare better than the original.

As always, you can check out sound samples and order at http://www.dullknifelabel.com
 

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: new BALACLAVAS 12" and tour and sIngs LP limited to 100 out now on Dull Knife

« on: March 18, 2012, 06:43:07 AM »

Yeah, they have it with them.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: new BALACLAVAS 12" and tour and sIngs LP limited to 100 out now on Dull Knife

« on: March 15, 2012, 05:33:46 PM »

Starting to ship these out tomorrow. 

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / new BALACLAVAS 12" and tour and sIngs LP limited to 100 out now on Dull Knife

« on: March 11, 2012, 05:29:49 PM »

up for order at http://www.dullknifelabel.com



Balaclavas offer up a new 4 song kick in the teeth in the form of a
12" EP just in time for tour.  'Second Sight' is a one-sided 12" with
a silk screened image on the b-side packaged inside a silk screened
picture disk sleeve. They look and sound amazing.  Check out the
packaging on the dull knife site.  You can stream the entire EP at
http://balaclavas.bandcamp.com

Dull Knife's limited run 100 press LP series that brought you the
Twinsistermoon 'Hollow Mountain' LP and the Balaclavas eponymous 12"
EP returns with the latest outing from Houston, TX's sIngs. sIngs is
the project of Brett Taylor, formerly of post rock band By The End of
Tonight. However, sIngs has little to nothing in common with Taylor's
previous band's work, instead it brings to mind the early work of The
Microphones and percussive elements of Coil. These will go quick.

Balaclavas are hitting the Midwest and East Coast starting next week.
Check out the dates:

3/17 SXSW Showcase at The Hideout
3/18 Little Rock, AR at Vino's w/ Psychic Ills
3/19 Lawrence, KS TBA
3/20 Omaha, NE at Barley Street Tavern w/ Iron Hug
3/21 Iowa TBA
3/22 Minneapolis, MN at Medusa
3/23 Chicago, IL at Burlington w/ ZATH
3/24 Madison, WI at University of Wisconsin (Der Rathskeller) w/Apache Dropout / Population
3/25 Cleveland, OH at Now That's Class w/ Magnetix
3/26 OFF
3/27 Brooklyn, NY at Death By Audio w/ In School (ex-Household)
3/28 Somerville, MA at Radio w/ Major Stars
3/29 Brooklyn at Lone Wolf w/ Shoxx (new ex-Pollution band) /Occultation /
3/30 Philadelphia, PA at Level Room
3/31 Baltimore, MD at Golden West
4/01 Pittsburgh, PA at The Shop w/ Kim Phuc
4/02 Columbus, OH at The Summit
4/03 Louisville, KY at Zanzibar
4/04 Atlanta, GA
4/05 New Orleans, LA at Siberia

Up next from dull knife:

the return of the dull knife songwriter series with 7"s from Daughn
Gibson and Zachary Cale, the debut 7" from Hamamatsu Tom and His
Bareback Hell Stallions Band, and the long awaited LP release of
Rusted Shut's legendary 'Rehab'.

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Re: Balaclavas midwest/east coast tour March 17-April 5

« on: February 22, 2012, 02:43:00 PM »

damn.  need to update this badly.

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Re: Balaclavas midwest/east coast tour March 17-April 5

« on: February 01, 2012, 05:10:00 AM »

updated.  we need help with any show with a * in front of the date.  cutting it close! please get in touch.  dullknifeproject@gmail.com

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Re: SXSW 2012 THREAD

« on: January 21, 2012, 08:20:15 AM »

Balaclavas are looking for unofficial shows. Hit me up.

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Pop Punk / Re: booking agents

« on: January 19, 2012, 09:40:55 AM »

this is the kind of thing where they will seek YOU out.