***Blood in the Water, the second album by New York’s LAPÊCHE, walks the line between nature and nurture, objective reality and subjective perspective, joy and pain, suffering and hope, and addiction and sobriety. Since 2016, singer and guitarist KRISTA DIEM, her husband and bassist DAVID DiEM (12 HOUR TURN), guitarist DREW DEMAIO (ASSHOLE PARADE, FLOOR, STRIKEFORCE DIABLO) and drummer JEFF GENSTERBLUM (SMALL BROWN BIKE, ABLE BAKER FOX), have fused folk-inspired melodies with sonic backdrops inspired by punk aesthetics, DIY scenes, and basement shows. As they’ve blossomed from a singer with a backing band to a full-blown collaboration, their songs have found the power to dive deep while shining brightly, pushing toward personal growth as we collectively stare down the void. Features production and guest vocal and instrumentation from J. ROBBINS. Pressed on limited yellow vinyl.
LP $17.75
04/16/2021
***BACK IN PRINT ON NEW SEA FOAM GREEN VINYL!!! GORDON WITHERS is a rock cellist. With a family tradition rich in miniatures and model toys, Gordon grew up admiring his grandmother's elaborate scenes filled with intricate details accompanying his uncle's expansive model train layouts. Keeping the art of recreation close at heart, he continues this family tradition with faithful, detailed cello interpretations of songs from his favorite bands. With his latest endeavor, Gordon takes on California punk icons JAWBREAKER with Jawbreaker on Cello. The album features recordings used in the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed documentary about the band, “Don't Break Down”. Of the new album and the band's influence, Gordon says “Not only did Jawbreaker's music influence thousands of bands, but they lifted the spirits of entire scenes and communities en masse. Their songs formed focal points for countless kids' formative experiences, enabling friendships and connections that would last forever. Jawbreaker's music saved at least one troubled teenage life in my own close circle and directly influenced nearly every musician I know. I am honored to be able to pay tribute to their legacy with this album.” In between in-demand studio work and solo shows, Gordon has performed in outfits such as OFFICE OF FUTURE PLANS (Dischord) and BELLS> (Zach Barocas of Jawbox) while currently playing with J. ROBBINS (Jawbox, Burning Airlines, OoFP, etc).
LP $19.85
01/15/2021