RTP-area local music and culture

[Ryan Martin <rymars AT gmail.com>]

Hi, I figured it might be a worth posting some info about my Carrboro
label's new releases here, plus some info on local shows at the bottom


NEW HOTRELEASES BATCH :

all LPs 12$ ppd, 7" 5$ ppd , paypal to rymars at gmail

ASHRAE FAX - Static Crash LP. Reissue of the classic 2003 album, first
time on vinyl, by the great under-heralded Greensboro NC band. This is
a record out of time, an essential, intense, highly listenable haunted
mix of synth pop, ethereal vocals, with touches of ambient and cold
electronic noise. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you are into any of these
sounds. Previously released as cd-r way back when and recently in
cassette format on Matt Franco's NAZOT label, it brings us great pride
and unique joy to finally make it available on vinyl ... truly a
highlight of our catalog. 300 copies.
Listen : http://ashraefax.bandcamp.com

JEFFERSON MAYDAY MAYDAY - G Threshold LP. Cosmic / spiritual /
meandering psychedelic acid music with a touch of "Forbidden
Planet"-style soundtracks on the debut LP from Cayce SC's
long-running, multi-talented NASA-employed teacher, visual artist,
space creator and musical talent - also the purveyor of the sumptuous
psychedelic collage / re-appropriated childhood home that is the
Immaginarium. Recorded in Australia and the Immaginarium, it's
comprised of very unusual, deeply layered pieces featuring piano,
synth, drums, and some guitar recorded on Danger Island, in addition
to a host of inscrutable other sounds, in a rambling freaked out
occult vein to welcome you to Jefferson's unique headspace. Music to
kill your ego to. Slow-burn re-entry. 3-D Art (glasses not included).
300 copies.
A/V sample : http://youtu.be/GfTPhj2QiZw

UNICORN HARD-ON / CONTAINER split LP. Killer + complimentary split.
"New mutant techno for a generation that managed to avoid the cerebral
glitter bomb that was the '90s beat scene. A.D.D. symptoms are waning
and delayed gratification is "in"." Co-release with More Records.
Listen:
Unicorn Hard-On "Persian Cats" : 
http://soundcloud.com/tangledhares/persian-cats
Container: "Cauterize" : http://soundcloud.com/gentledefect/cauterize

MEAGER SUNLIGHT / SKELETON WARRIOR split LP. Co-release w/ Good God
Energy Chronicles, More Records, Roofless.
M.S. = Providence duo of Jeremy Harris (Lazy Magnet) and Daryl Seaver
(Bee Man Glow, Supernaturelle) - the best sounds of ebm, house, italo
tastefully married to on-point pop sounds. Sounds huge. Skeleton
Warrior is a highly eccentric synth + narrative heavy duo from Tampa,
FL.
Meager Sunlight : http://soundcloud.com/odempress/meager-sunlight-seasons-of
Skeleton Warrior : 
http://soundcloud.com/odempress/skeleton-warrior-executive-d

MOTORCYCLES - WONDER WHY 7". 5$ ppd. Recent excursion into guitars +
drums indie rock for Matt Franco of Holy Family Parish, American Band,
Air Conditioning and Allentown cohorts. An anthemic slice of pop on
the A-side followed by an unsettling descent into discomfort on the
flip.
Listen :http://hotreleases.bandcamp.com/album/wonder-why-7

Upcoming releases: Ghedalia Tazartes - Voyage A L'Ombre LP, M.B. -
Aktivitat LP, Teaadora - Virgin Forever LP, Taboo - Ice, Live Stock,
Earth-Mound, Blood LP, Russian Tsarlag / Secret Boyfriend split,
Inspector 22, Haves and Thirds, Noise Nomads

still good: Ryan Jewell - Eschew Obfuscation LP, M.B. Plays the
Clockwork Orange LP, VVAQRT lp, Horaflora / Secret Boyfriend split LP

Thank you,

Ryan

http://www.hot-releases.org

UPCOMING LIVE / LOCAL :

Saturday 1.21 - Radioactive Tissue Holder : mystery event @ Meadows of
Dan, Hanna st C'boro
Tuesday 1.24 - Noise Nomads / Lazy Magnet / Viszk / Yohimbe / Secret
Boyfriend @ Meadows of Dan
Tuesday 1.31 - Boyzone, Terrors, Names Divine @ Meadows of Dan
Friday 2.17 - Taboo, Ancestral Diet, more TBA @ TBA Carrboro
Thursday 3.1. - I Love You, more, @ TBA Carrboro
Saturday 3.31 - Jeff Zagers, more @ Meadows of Dan
Friday + Saturday 5.18-19 - SAVAGE WEEKEND 2012 @ TBA Triangle NC