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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Frustrations tour July/August 2011

« on: March 31, 2011, 12:07:48 PM »

We'll have a new Frustrations LP out on X! for this tour. Get in touch if you can help book any of the dates in red. If you're in a band that wants to get on ANY of the shows, let us know.

Listen to 3 of the tracks from the upcoming LP here: http://soundcloud.com/frustrations/sets

Thanks

Thurs, July 21 - Chicago @ Crown Liquors Tap Room w/ Den, House Sounds
Fri, July 22 - Iowa City @ Birdcage
Sat, July 23 - Omaha @ Hug House w/ YUPPIES, BABY TEARS
Sun, July 24 - Lawrence/Oklahoma City
Mon, July 25 - Denton @ TBA
Tues, July 26 - Austin @ Beerland
Wed, July 27 - New Orleans @ Siberia w/ Roman Gabriel Todd's Beast Rising Up Out of the Sea, Baron Krelve
Thurs, July 28 - Atlanta @ 529
Fri, July 29 - Charlotte @ Sewercide Mansion w/ MACHETE, more
Sat, July 30 - Nashville @ Betty's w/ Ttotals, Square People
Sun, July 31 - Memphis @ Poplar Lounge
Mon, Aug 1 - St. Louis/Cincinatti/Lafayette/Louisville
Tues, Aug 2 - Columbus @ Cafe Bourbon Street w/ OUTER SPACIST, WAX MUSEUMS, BAD SPORTS
Wed, Aug 3 - DC @ Velvet Lounge w/ THEE LOLITAS, THE SNIFFS
Thurs, Aug 4 - Philly/somewhere on east coast south of NYC
Fri, Aug 5 - Baltimore @ Emerald City w/ WHATEVER BRAINS, more
Sat, Aug 6 - NYC @ Death By Audio w/ POP. 1280, BAD DRUGS, FAMILY CURSE, PAMPERS
Sun, Aug 7 - New Haven @ Popeye's
Mon, Aug 8 - Providence @ The News Cafe
Tues, Aug 9 - Allston, MA @ O'Brien's w/ The In Out, more
Wed, Aug 10 - Easthampton @ Flywheel
Thurs, Aug 11 - Pittsburgh @ Helter Shelter
Fri, Aug 12 - Cleveland/Buffalo/Toledo
Sat, Aug 13 - Detroit - RECORD RELEASE SHOW @ Jumbo's w/ Druid Perfume, Protomartyr, Keep on Trash DJs (Dave Buick and Johnny Hentch)

frustrations (at) x-recs.com

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Music Shit / Fontana LP tracks streaming + R.I.P. Fontana

« on: March 09, 2011, 06:01:49 AM »

Just posted 5 out of 10 songs from Fontana's self-titled LP from 2009. Streaming for free here:

http://soundcloud.com/xrecords/sets/fontana

This is one of those records that had everything working against it. It didn't end up coming out in time for what ended up being Fontana's final tour, the band wasn't very active after it came out and eventually called it quits, reviews (though good) came late, and word of mouth just didn't seem to spark like it sometimes does.

All that aside, I think it's worth your time to check out the posted songs. I saw nearly every show these guys played from when they (we) were in high school up until they decided to throw in the towel. Even in their stoned out high school days of Stooges/MC5/60s garage punk worship, they always had a certain flair of sincerity and authentic drive (not to mention their weird obsessions, stupid jokes, WWII trivia, and a healthy dose of numb disgust) that would lead them down their own angular and (dare I say) original path.

Listening through their discography in order, you can hear their progression from somewhat traditional "rock" stylings to more complex and aggressive punk and hardcore tunes that don't neglect the opportunity to shred whenever possible. Dude can play the shit out of a guitar. If you've seen Fontana, you know that. Definitely more in the lineage of Ginn/Mould than Richards/Page. They could pack tons of manic parts into a song too, somehow without being annoyingly self-indulgent. Their lyrics could range from weirdly personal to awesomely stupid and wherever else in between. Usually within the same set. Name me another band who has a song exclusively about BIID ("Not A Leg to Stand On")!?

Fontana was into "playin' live." If you were lucky enough to catch them on one of their tours you know that they gave it their all and weren't just anemic shoe gazers or fad-jumping rock snobs concerned with being perceived as "hip." High energy weirdo rock-n-roll was what they excelled at. Sometimes it would spiral out of control, and if it did you were right there with 'em, anticipating their next move and cheering 'em on. Wish they could have kept going and got out to tour on their LP, but that's just how things go sometimes. Hopefully this helps their music reach a few more starved and sympathetic ears.

As always, you can pick this up at x-recs.com. Stores and distros, feel free to contact about wholesale (info [at] x-recs.com).

OR if you just want a copy now, then send money to info [at] x-recs.com via paypal. LP=$12, CD=$10. This price INCLUDES shipping in the USA.

RIP Fontana, YOU'RE MISSED!

Paul Derochie - Guitar/Vocals
Geoff Iverson - Bass/Vocals
Colin Simon - Drums/Vocals (Colin currently plays guitar in Frustrations and drums in Timmy's Organism. He also plays drums in Human Eye when Billy can't.)

myspace.com/fontanafuntime

Discography:

- "(Self-titled)" CD-R (2004, X!, Recorded when they were in high school.)

1. Dirt At Your Feet 
2. Lie To My Face
3. Rusty Gates of Hell
4. Sir Francis

- "I Feel Like A Jerk" 7" EP (2007, X!)

Side A: Dumb Luv/(Havin' A) Fun Time
Side B: You're Obscene

- "Not A Leg to Stand On" b/w "Miss Calhoun" 7" (2009, Milk 'n' Herpes)

- "The Sounds of: Fontana" tour tape (2009, self-released, live tracks recorded at the Garden Bowl in Detroit)

1. (Having A) Fun Time (from "I Feel Like a Jerk 7" EP)
2. Rusty Gates of Hell (from 2004 CD-R)
3. Gotta Split (Live)
4. You're Obscene (Live)
5. Dumb Luv (from "I Feel Like A Jerk 7" EP)
6. Sir Francis (from 2004 CD-R)
7. Extra Fun Time (Live)
8. Get Bent (Live)
9. Miss Calhoun (Live)

- "Shiftless Decay: New Sounds of Detroit" compilation LP/CD (featuring "Gotta Split" from their self-titled LP)

- "(Self-titled)" LP/CD (2009, X!)

Side A:
1. When She's Not Wearing Black
2. Mess
3. Entropy
4. I Always Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something
5. Giant Centipede
Side B: 
6. Get Bent
7. Gotta Split
8. Yer Generation
9. Bitch Bitch Bitch
10. Rumor of War

Fontana and The Mahonies "Millionaire Tour"

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / ATTN: New Jersey, Providence, Boston, Ottawa, Toronto. Frustrations wanna play

« on: July 02, 2010, 08:25:55 PM »

If you can help Frustrations get shows in any of these cities, please get in touch. Dates aren't necessarily set in stone if there are shows they can get added to on nearby dates..

Sun, Aug 8- NEW JERSEY - HELP

Tues, Aug 10- PROVIDENCE - HELP

Wed, Aug 11- BOSTON - HELP

Fri, Aug 13- OTTAWA - HELP

Sat, Aug 14- TORONTO - HELP

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Cities / NYC People: Swedish filmmaker ("My Name is Albert Ayler") looking for temp. apt.

« on: June 24, 2010, 09:07:45 PM »

Just got this email. Dude made the great documentary "My Name is Albert Ayler." Got to briefly hang out with him, and he's a real good guy. He's looking for an apartment and childcare in New York for about 5 months. It's all in the message. Help out if ya can. Here's the message:

Dear all,
 
I'm going to spend four and a half month in New York together with my 
partner and our five year old daughter from September to mid January. 
My partner will be visiting scholar at Columbia University and I will 
work on some new projects. We are looking for an apartment, at least 
one bedroom, preferrably in Brooklyn. If you have an apartment to let 
or know anyone who has please get in contact with me.
 
We are also looking for child care in some form. We would be grateful 
for any recommendations. The ideal would be to share a babysitter for 
5-6 hours per day with another family, but we are also interested in 
preschool, kindergarten or other creative solutions.
 
Look forward to hearing from you.
all the best
Kasper
 
....
 
Kasper Collin - Producer & Filmmaker - Kasper Collin Produktion - In 
G?teborg: Ekedalsgatan 49A, SE-41468 G?teborg - In Stockholm: 
V?stmannagatan 56, Box 6342, SE-10235 Stockholm - 
www.mynameisalbertayler. com

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Frustrations/Druid Perfume Tour

« on: June 08, 2010, 08:17:49 AM »

Wed, Aug 4 in Milwaukee @ Ground Zero (Frustrations WITHOUT Druid Perfume) w/ ZYGOTEENS, DR. SCIENTIST, HOLD TIGHT

Thurs, Aug 5 in Chicago @ Crown Liquors w/ DRUID PERFUME, PLASTIC CRIMEWAVE SOUND, ET HABIT, ZYGOTEENS

Fri, Aug 6 in Cleveland @ Pat's in the Flats w/ DRUID PERFUME, SCARCITY OF TANKS, FOLDED SHIRT

Sat, Aug 7 in New York @ Death By Audio w/ DRUID PERFUME, CHINESE RESTAURANTS, LIQUOR STORE

Sun, Aug 8- off, unless you want to have us play somewhere. get in touch

Mon, Aug 9 in New Haven @ Popeye's Garage w/NIGHT BEATS, more

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / X! Records presents: DRUID PERFUME. New 7" out now!

« on: January 18, 2010, 01:50:54 PM »

X! Records is pleased as pie to announce that Druid Perfume is back with more manic weirdness! "Don't Eat 'Em They're Poison" is a swampy stuttering scuzz journey backed with the B-side "Honk Your Horn" which kicks up the tempo and weirdo swagger even more. Druid Perfume includes two members of the now defunct PIRANHAS. Hear them here: myspace.com/druidperfume

Complete ordering info is at x-recs.com.

$7.50 includes shipping if you live in the USA. Paypal to info (at] x-recs.com. Email if you would like more than one item or if you are from outside the USA. Stores/wholesale inquiries also please get in touch. We'd be absolutely tickled pink to hear from you.

Still Available:
X!016- FONTANA "S/T" LP/CD
X!015- "Shiftless Decay: New Sounds of Detroit" Compilation LP/CD
X!014- TERRIBLE TWOS "S/T" CD
X!013- THE MAHONIES debut 7" (last copies!)
X!012- FRUSTRATIONS "Glowing Red Pill" LP/CD
X!007- TYVEK "Mary Ellen Claims/Honda" 7" Repress
X!006- TERRIBLE TWOS "Plunderball/Spitting Image" 7" Repress

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / FONTANA- S/T- LP/CD

« on: December 04, 2009, 02:42:24 AM »

FONTANA "Self-Titled" LP/CD

For real- check out this record if you haven't already. Dudes have been playing together since they were like 15. They're 22-ish now or something. They've done two 7 inches (first on X!, second on Milk 'n' Herpes), and this LP has been a long time coming. Total midwestern mayhem and weirdness going on here- these dudes can play though. Elements of Husker Du and Black Flag are kicking around, but that's really only part of the picture. Off-kilter multi-part song structures that still have hooks, throw in some shredding, lyrics that only dudes who were in a band that formed in high school and then still stayed together after high school could write (?). Recording from Mr. Jim Diamond packs a punch too. This ain't dime-a-dozen-rock-n-roll-posturing, folks. A solid record- especially if you're into things like giant centipedes, self-loathing, car dealerships, unrealistic goals, the Civil War, and having a fun time.

Song titles:

1. When She's Not Wearing Black
2. Mess
3. Entropy
4. I Always Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something
5. Giant Centipede

6. Get Bent
7. Gotta Split
8. Yer Generation
9. Bitch Bitch Bitch
10. Rumor of War

Hear them here: myspace.com/fontanafuntime

Ordering info here: x-recs.com/releases.html

P.S.- New Druid Perfume 7" and new website design with cart and all that schlock coming VERY soon.

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Non-Music Shit / derrr

« on: November 18, 2009, 02:20:55 AM »

http://www.wholefitness.com/looking-breasts.html

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Fontana LP/CD! Terrible Twos repress! Tyvek repress! ALL OUT NOW!

« on: July 27, 2009, 12:25:12 PM »

New onslaught is now available...

Ordering info here: x-recs.com/releases.html

Fontana "Self-titled" LP/CD- This has been a long time coming, but it is now finally here! If you liked the 7inches, get this LP! Recorded fierce by Jim Diamond.

Terrible Twos first 7" repress (Plunderball/Spitting image)- The slab from 2005 that "started it all"

Tyvek first 7" repress (Mary Ellen Claims/Honda)- Still have some white vinyl left...

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Help- LA/Southern Cali. people...Wed, Aug 12

« on: July 24, 2009, 10:39:31 AM »

Frustrations need a show on Wednesday, August 12.

Please help if ya can. House shows or anything else you can put together would be totally cool.

myspace.com/thefrustrations
frustrations@x-recs.com

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / TYVEK- Mary Ellen Claims/Honda 7" REPRESS OUT NOW!

« on: July 14, 2009, 04:05:49 PM »

300 on white vinyl (first come, first served)
500 on black vinyl

This was their first single, originally released in 2006.

USA customers: $7/each includes shipping
CANADIAN customers: $7.50/each includes shipping
INTERNATIONAL customers: please email info (at] x-recs.com with a list of what items you want, and I'll respond with a total.

Paypal money using the address info (at] x-recs.com.

Email for a total if you want larger quantities. Money orders and well-concealed cash are always accepted too, just make sure to include a list of things you want and ship to: X! Records, 1445 Browning, Ferndale, MI, 48220

STILL AVAILABLE:
X!015- "Shiftless Decay: New Sounds of Detroit" LP/CD compilation featuring Tyvek, Terrible Twos, Human Eye, Fontana, Frustrations, Little Claw, Heroes & Villains, The Mahonies, Tentacle Lizardo, Odd Clouds, THTX, Johnny Ill Band. LP=$14, CD=$12 (prices include shipping)

X!014- Terrible Twos "S/T" CD=$12 (price includes shipping)

X!012- Frustrations "Glowing Red Pill" LP=$14, CD=$12 (prices include shipping)

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Detroit shows this week (6/22-6/28)

« on: June 22, 2009, 11:21:41 AM »

Mon, June 22- Bad Faces Clan, Brownstown Girls, Bad Indians, Sam Lowry @ Lager House

Tues, June 23- Frustrations, Ty Segall (from San Francisco), Johnny Ill band, Charlie and the Moonhearts (from LA) @ Lager House (probably the last Frustrations show until August)

Wed, June 24- Mountains and Rainbows, Puffy Areolas (from Toledo), Beekeepers @ Painted Lady

Thursday, June 25- the "Germs" are playing at the magic stick i think and it is the last day of the "June's Children" series at the Lager House featuring WICCANS (Aran Ruth + Kelly Jean Caldwell), and a mystery detroit supergroup thing.

Saturday is Gories/Oblivians at Majestic (duh). Jay Reatard is playing right after that show at magic stick with the guy from the Adverts opening and you can get in half price to see that show with a Gories ticket stub.

Sunday- Greg Cartwright is playing on the Patio at the Magic Stick with Brownstown Gals

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / FRUSTRATIONS west coast tour time

« on: May 15, 2009, 04:08:44 AM »

Fri, Jul 31 - Chicago - TWO SHOWS: PIZZA FEST early show @ Crystal Rock. starts around 5pm. Then we play in the evening @ Cobra Lunge w/ PLASTIC CRIMEWAVE SOUND, DARK FOG
Sat, Aug 1 - Omaha @ house show
Sun, Aug 2 - Missoula @ WACC
Mon, Aug 3 - Olympia @ The Northern w/ CHRISTMAS, VIBRARIANS
Tue, Aug 4 - Seattle @ Comet Bar w/ LE SHAT NOIR, THE WRECKED CHORDS, 9 LB BEAVER
Wed, Aug 5 - Vancouver @ Pat's Pub w/ DEFEKTORS, MANIC ATTRACTS
Thu, Aug 6 - Portland - Help!
Fri, Aug 7 - Sacramento @ W House w/ TBA
Sat, Aug 8 - San Francisco: early show (6PM) @ Hemlock Tavern w/MINDLESS THINGS
Sun, Aug 9 - Oakland: early show/bbq @ Stork Club w/ PRIMITIVAS, THE OUTDOORSMEN, WILD THING
Mon, Aug 10 - ANYWHERE IN BAY AREA/SO CAL/IN BETWEEN- HELP
Tue, Aug 11 - Long Beach @ The Prospector w/ WOUNDED LION, TIJUANA PANTHERS, GESTAPO KHAZI
Wed, Aug 12 - LA @ Five Stars Bar w/ROUGH KIDS, more
Thu, Aug 13 - San Diego @ Soda Bar w/ SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Fri, Aug 14 - Phoenix @ The Firehouse w/BOLT!, more
Sat, Aug 15 - El Paso @ 2203 Lake Omega W. w/ DOZAL BROTHERS, WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH, THE MUSICIANERS
Sun, Aug 16 - Albuquerque @ Atomic Cantina w/ THE FOXX, more
Mon, Aug 17 - Lubbock - Help!
Tue, Aug 18 - Denton @ Rubber Gloves w/ HARLEM, WHITE DRUGS
Wed, Aug 19 - Austin @ Beerland
Thu, Aug 20 - Memphis @ The Buccaneer w/ GIRLS OF THE GRAVITRON, BULLET PROOF VESTS, more
Fri, Aug 21 - Columbus @ Cafe Bourbon St. w/NECROPOLIS, more
Sat, Aug 22 - Detroit @ Lager House for a BBQ w/ DAILY VOID, DRUID PERFUME, TIMMY'S ORGANISM, FASHION, and more

Summer tour time. Get in touch if you can help with any of these dates.

myspace.com/thefrustrations
frustrations (at] x-recs.com

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / HELP- Frustrations Sat, Mar 14 Louisville? Cinci? St. Louis? anywhere..

« on: February 19, 2009, 03:07:31 AM »

A show just fell through for us on Saturday, March 14. If there's anything we could get added to, that would be awesome. Here is our schedule so far:

Thu March 12- Chicago @ Whistler w/ WHITE MYSTERY
Fri March 13- Columbus @ Carabar w/ NECROPOLIS, WE MARCH, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT
Sat March 14- HELP
Sun March 15- Memphis w/ Girls of Gravitron, Psychedelic Horseshit, bunch more
Mon March 16- Nashville @ Little Hamilton w/ TURBO FRUITS, MARJ!
Tue March 17- Jackson @ TBA w/Bass Drum of Death, more
Wed March 18- Denton @ House show Fest

Thu March 19- SXSW - HELP anything!
Fri March 20- SXSW - House show (will take more shows if you got em)
Sat March 21- SXSW - X! / Sweet Rot showcase - starts promptly 1-6pm @ Beerland. We play first.
Sun March 22- SXSW - TBA @ Beerland

frustrations at x-recs.com
myspace.com/thefrustrations

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Shiftless Decay: New Sounds of Detroit compilation LP/CD OUT NOW

« on: February 05, 2009, 08:29:08 AM »

All tracks on the compilation are unreleased besides those noted. Here is the
full tracklist:

1. Tentacle Lizardo - "Haunted Closet"
2. Human Eye - "Fix Me First Universe Nurse" (appears on their last
LP)
3. Frustrations - "Psychedelic Motorcrash"
4. Terrible Twos - "Negative Drip"
5. Heroes & Villains - "SDWC"
6. Johnny Ill Band - "Ella Says"
7. Tyvek "Flashing Lights (2004 demo)" (appeared on the super-limited
"Flowers" tour CD-R)
8. The Mahonies - ""Paint the Town Brown"
9. Fontana - "Gotta Split"
10. Little Claw - "Feeding You Your New Home" (NOT the version on the
Siltbreeze 7". This one's far more raw and aggressive. Great to hear
both versions in contrast to one another...)
11. THTX - "Monorails to Nowhere" (Matt Smith of Outrageous
Cherry/Volebeats other band)
12. Odd Clouds - "Gum Coup Follicle"

LP=$13.50 (including shipping)
CD=$11.50 (including shipping)

You can pay by Paypal using the address info [at] x-recs [dot] com, or
look on our website on the "Releases" page for more payment options.

You might think about adding a Frustrations LP/CD, Terrible Twos CD, or a
second copy of the compilation to your order too and save on shipping by
ordering at the same time:

2 LPs=$23 (including shipping)

2 CDs=$21 (including shipping)

1LP, 1CD=$22 (including shipping)

Email if you want larger quantities, you live outside the USA, or if you have any other questions: info [at] x-recs [dot] com.

THANKS!