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	NEW!	FIRES OF WACO "The Journey Slow" from Poison City BUY 7" • $5.25 Two new tracks that follow-up their 2011 debut 'Old Ghosts Never Sleep'. Recorded in Brisbane by David Williams, these two new songs promise to be heavier and more progressive than anything the band has recorded to date. Fires Of Waco have recently toured their homeland of Australia alongside Defeater, Balance & Composure and Miles Away. Comes with download code.
	NEW!	LEATHERFACE "LIVE IN MELBOURNE: Viva La Arthouse" from No Idea BUY 2xLP • $14.00 BUY CD • $7.00 DOWNLOAD from iTunes FIVE (ATTRACTIVELY COORDINATED) VINYL COLOR COMBOS: Red & Pink, Green & Blue, Purple & Lavender, Orange (Gold) & Yellow, Clear & White. (150 of each set.) Gatefold 2xLP with a download code! Viva La Arthouse is a celebration of their 2010 Stormy Petrel World Tour that took in Europe, Canada, America, Japan and Australia. This double live album was recorded and mixed at Melbourne's famous music venue The Arthouse by Poison City Record's Matt Bodiam. The recording was made in arrangement with bassist Graeme Philliskirk on the spur of the moment, with the other three members of the band unaware the gig was being recorded for posterity. ** NOTE: This 2xLP/CD coming out on Big Ugly Fish in the UK, Major Label in Germany, Poison City in Oz, and Inyaface in Japan. Rubber Factory in Canada is doing the CD as well. Click here for more details!
	NEW!	LUCA BRASI "Extended Family" from Poison City BUY LP • $10.50 Despite only being together since early 2010, Australian wild-men, Luca Brasi have already garnished a reputation for injecting fun, recklessness and youthful enthusiasm back into an often sterile and unimaginative punk-rock scene. Produced by Nic White and Linc Le Fevre (The Scandal) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side NY, 'Extended Family' is a refreshing take on the melodic-punk sound pioneered by the likes of Lifetime, Jawbreaker and alike. * 160gm Black Vinyl * LP comes with Mp3 download coupon.
	NEW!	RESTORATIONS "Restorations" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.00 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Debut album from Philadelphia's RESTORATIONS. While often described simply as music for "grown-up punks" the appeal of Philadelphia's RESTORATIONS is much broader, speaking loudly to fans of everything from shoegaze and indie-rock, folk/ punk and beard-core. If we were to speak in metaphors, Restorations is like a menacing storm on the horizon, steadily rumbling across dusty plains and jagged mountains and enveloping everything in its path. Its impending arrival is a nail-biting experience and the anticipation is nearly as dramatic as the actual event, which in itself is a moving, white-knuckled affair. Pouring down dense sheets of cathartic sound, Restorations washes away the throngs of stale, unimaginative bands that pollute the once-inspired reservoirs of independent music and breathes new air into tired lungs. Perhaps that’s why this Self-Titled effort speaks so loudly to us “over-the-hill” punk rockers. It’s not that Restorations is a band comprised of jaded old punks; it’s that some of us have been around long enough to hear (what feels like) everything music has to offer. Every once in a while we need a group to cleanse our palates and get us stoked on the scene again. For these ears – and I’m sure many of yours – Restorations is that band, and the term “grown-up punk” is not about leaving behind the fire of our youth but rather the exciting possibilities and new frontiers that years of experience can underline.
		A DEATH IN THE FAMILY "Origins" from Poison City BUY 10" • $7.00 BUY CD • $7.00
		A DEATH IN THE FAMILY "Small Town Stories" from Resist/Poison City BUY LP • $10.50 BUY CD • $9.00 DOWNLOAD from iTunes LP has a gatefold cover! "Having recently re-issued A Death in the Family’s debut album This Microscopic War on vinyl, Resist Records is proud to present 'Small Town Stories', one of the most stirring and honest Australian punk rock records you’ll hear this year. Recorded by Samuel Johnson @ Three Phase Studios and mixed by J.Robbins (Against Me!, Jawbox, Texas Is The Reason), 'Small Town Stories' is a profoundly moving and inspiring collection of songs that is sure to strike a chord with fans of Husker Du, Hot Water Music, Jawbox etc."
		A DEATH IN THE FAMILY "This Microscopic War" from Poison City/Newest Industry BUY LP • $7.50 BUY CD • $9.50 DOWNLOAD from iTunes "A DEATH IN THE FAMILY are a Melbourne, Australia based punk rock band that are inspired by the spirit and music of bands such as LEATHERFACE, HUSKER DU and HOT WATER MUSIC. The end result is a truly hook-laden 10 track debut album that is complemented by an amazing production job from Frankie Stubbs of LEATHERFACE. "The ringing guitars, emotion, power and melody is all there. As you'd expect, another essential purchase" - American Music Press.
		BUXTON, JEN "Don't Change Your Plans" from Poison City BUY LP • $10.50 BUY CD • $9.25 With a reputation for writing brilliantly honest and moving folk/ punk music with her band LIKE...ALASKA, singer/ songwriter JEN BUXTON is about to reveal her stash of heart-warming solo material to the world. Produced by Geoff Mullard (Like...Alaska, Conation) at RTN Studios and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Studios in New York, 'Don't Change Your Plans' reveals Jen's wonderful ability to tell tales of love, loss and broken friendships through 9 beautifully crafted songs. If you caught Jen performing alongside Chuck Ragan, Ben Nichols and Frank Turner on the recent Australian Revival Tour, then you already know what a unique and captivating performer Jen really is. LP comes with download coupon.
		CONATION "The Clouds Are Gathering" from Poison City BUY CDep • $6.30 Before going their separate ways 4 years ago, CONATION recorded tracks for an EP that never quite surfaced - until now! After reforming for a special one-off show with Propagandhi earlier this year, the band began returning to the studio in short bursts, eventually completing this eagerly awaited final release. Featuring brand new tracks plus a cover of the Redgum classic 'I Was Only Nineteen', 'The Clouds Are Gathering' EP is the essential posthumous chapter from one of Australia's most important socio-political punk bands. FOR FANS OF: I-Spy, Yaphet Kotto, Propagandhi.
		DAYSWORTH FIGHTING "Hold Fast" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes "Hold Fast" is the debut album from long-running Melbourne band DAYSWORTH FIGHTING. 10 tracks of gruff, guitar driven melodic- punk rock that has seen the band take a massive step forward from their '06 EP "How To Fit In". Think Melbourne via Gainesville.
		DAYSWORTH FIGHTING "How to Fit In" from Poison City BUY CDep • $4.20 DOWNLOAD from iTunes "The first cracking release from Daysworth Fighting! Six tracks of passionate, gruff and ultra-catchy punk-rock from 4 of the best looking men in Australia! Fans of Small Brown Bike, HWM or Jawbreaker should give this band a listen." - Poison City
		FEAR LIKE US "Fear Like Us" from Poison City BUY CD • $10.50 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Anthemic, passionate folk-punk from Australia. Recently supported Defiance, Ohio on their debut Australian tour. Fans of Lucero, Billy Bragg, Saw Wheel etc....
		FIRES OF WACO "Old Ghosts Never Sleep" from Poison City BUY LP • $10.50 BUY CD • $9.25 With too many of today’s punk & hardcore recordings simply a blur of formula and repetition, ‘Old Ghosts Never Sleep’ is a new shining light; a refreshing contrast to the sea of unadventurous, copycat albums currently being released under the guise of ‘Hardcore’. Almost a year in the making, ‘Old Ghosts Never Sleep’ combines the experience of each member’s past bands (The Gifthorse, Just Say Go! and Values Here) with a new approach and reignited energy, resulting in 13 powerful, sonically diverse and thought provoking songs. Musically the album draws on a range of influences, from early post-hardcore sounds of Dag Nasty and Embrace to angsty, intricate rock like At The Drive In or the heavier and more experimental nature of Brand New and My Bloody Valentine, while still delivering a sound that FIRES OF WACO can call their own. Lyrically the album is a potent mixture of personal and political commentary. Songs such as “Terra Nullius” confront the ongoing mistreatment and misunderstanding of Australia’s Aborignal people while “Ambulance” is a somber tale of child abuse within a family. Recorded and produced by David Williams and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side NY, ‘Old Ghosts Never Sleep’ reveals a forward thinking band willing to explore the boundaries of punk rock and hardcore to make music that means something. LP is on coloured vinyl w/ download coupon.
		FORMER CELL MATES "Who's Dead & What's To Pay?" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Country tinged punk-rock outta Sunderland, UK. Featuring ex members of Leatherface, The Golden Virgins etc. "Who's Dead & What's To Pay?" is the brilliant follow-up to their 2005 "Hustle" record (Newest Industry). For fans of Lucero, Leatherface, Drive By Truckers etc.
		GIFTHORSE "From the Floor Up" from Poison City BUY CDep • $4.90 DOWNLOAD from iTunes As a follow up to their much loved 2008 debut album, Brisbane's cult punk-rock outfit THE GIFTHORSE have unleashed a brand new 6-track EP, titled 'From The Floor Up'. Produced by Samual Johnson (A Death In The Family, Coue Method, Lead Sketch Union) at Three Phase Studios, 'From The Floor Up' reveals a huge step forward in both production and the band's infectious style of writing. As well as 5 new tracks, the EP also contains a cover of the classic vSpyvSpy song "Don't Tear It Down" and features guest vocals from members of Blueline Medic, A Death In The Family and MYC.
		GIFTHORSE "The Gifthorse" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes The most tropical of all Poison City bands, Queensland punk- rock powerhouse, THE GIFTHORSE dish up a killer first album full of mid-90's spirit. Plenty of sing-a-longs and enough hooks to keep you coming back for more! Recently recorded for a split 7? with the mighty TILTWHEEL too! For fans of Knapsack, Texas Is The Reason, early Samiam etc.
		GIFTHORSE / PHOENIX FOUNDATION from Poison City BUY 7" • $5.60 Includes a download code; on GREEN vinyl! Artwork by Sean Mahan.
		GRAND FATAL "Free in Fractions" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Sydney's GRAND FATAL return with their long awaited second album “Free In Fractions”. A thrilling ride through 12 tracks of driving  post-punk and explosive rock. Recorded at Megaphon Studios (Midnight Oil, Front End Loader, Hard-Ons ) GRAND FATAL's latest offering is as meticulous as it is chaotic. “Free In Fractions” showcases GRAND FATAL's skill at melding infectious hooks with cathartic post-punk noise, delivering every song with their trademark passion and energy. FOR FANS OF: Fugazi, Hot Snakes, Jawbox etc.
		GRIM FANDANGO "Birthmark Blues" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 13 tracks of feel good, punk-fueled power-pop outta Perth, Australia. Archers Of Loaf? Sebadoh? Superchunk? Yep - that's what we thought!
		HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, THE "Live Fast, Get Tropical" from Poison City BUY CDep • $8.50 Starting out as a tropical-themed party band, The Hawaiian Islands have quickly become one of Melbourne's most exhilarating, refreshingly raw and all-round-awesome live acts. Blending surf guitar, garage punk and catchy-as-hell vocal melodies The Hawaiian Islands have tapped into a sound that will appeal to fans of everything from Radio Birdman to The Bronx to Weezer.
		KILL WHITEY "Ain't We All Evil" from Poison City BUY CD • $7.00 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Super fun, ultra catchy indie/ punk rock from Melbourne, Australia. Brings together everything great about bands like Superchunk, Husker Du/ Sugar or Dinosaur Jr. The sound track to your next road-trip!
		LEAD SKETCH UNION "Charter Decorum, the Arriviste" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Debut album from Australian band featuring members of Blueline Medic/ Away From Now. Mid paced and super melodic punk/ indie rock - reminiscent of Knapsack, Jawbreaker etc.
		LEAD SKETCH UNION "Our Sea" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes "Our Sea" is the second brilliant album from Melbourne's LEAD SKETCH UNION. Known for their powerful style of punk inspired indie-rock, LEAD SKETCH UNION have successfully given "Our Sea" a distinct Australian (or perhaps more specifically Melbourne) feel, a sound and spirit also embraced by bands such as Mid Youth Crisis, Blueline Medic and A Death In The Family over the past decade. Produced by Samuel Johnson (A Death In The Family, The Gifthorse, Coue Method etc) "Our Sea" is by far LEAD SKETCH UNION's most intense and engaging material to date with an instant appeal to both fans of melodic punk-rock and Australian indie-rock.
		LIKE... ALASKA "Insufficient Funds" from Poison City BUY CDep • $5.60 Five new songs of country-tinged punk rock from Newcastle (Australia). Following up their much loved 2008 debut album 'On Against Want', these new tunes will definitely strike a chord with the Weakerthans, Lucero, The Gaslight Anthem fans among us.
		LIKE... ALASKA "On Against Want" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes One of the most promising new Aussie bands to emerge in 08'. On Against Want' is 10 beautifully crafted songs, maintaining a clever balance between the uplifting and tragic aspects of life. Punk influenced, country rock poured straight from the heart. Check out if you dig Lucero, Whiskey & Co, The Hold Steady etc.
		LUNGS "An Anatomical Guide" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Debut album from Sydney (Australia) band Lungs. Fast paced, chorus driven punk rock. If you dig the sounds of I-Spy, Propagandhi, early Bad Religion give these guys a listen!
		LUNGS "Breathe Bastard Breathe" from Poison City BUY CD • $7.00 DOWNLOAD from iTunes
		LUNGS "Solitary, Poor, Nasty, Brutish, Short" from Poison City BUY CDep • $4.20 DOWNLOAD from iTunes A blistering follow-up to their highly regarded debut album, "An Anatomical Guide". 5 tracks of fast paced, chorus driven punk- rock.
		LUNGS "The Two Chief World Systems" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 After releasing an album and two brilliant EPs in the space of 2 years, Sydney's LUNGS have taken a longer, more considered road towards delivering their eagerly awaited second full-length. Recorded over the past 3 months with Lachlan Mitchell @ Production Avenue Studios (Frenzal Rhomb, Hard Ons) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side NY, 'The Two Chief World Systems' delivers the trio's most potent and cohesive group of songs to date, complemented by world class production.
		MANIFESTO JUKEBOX / A DEATH IN THE FAMILY from Poison City BUY LP • $9.80 BUY CD • $7.00 After touring Finland together in 2006, Manifesto Jukebox (Finland) and A Death In The Family (Australia) came up with idea for a Split release. This release contains 3 brand new tracks from MJ and 4 new tracks from ADITF (including a cover of the classic track "My Pal" by legendary Australian garage-punk band GOD.)
		MILLOY "Creating Problems While Practising Solutions" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes New album from Wakefield UK's punk-rock powerhouse, MILLOY. 'Creating Problems While Practising Solutions' is the brilliant follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2005 album 'More Than A Machine'. Still the most promising UK punk-rock band to emerge since the likes of SNUFF, LEATHERFACE etc.
		OPTIONALS "Dead to Realise" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes After 2 years in the making, Sydney outfit THE OPTIONALS have finally brought to life their ball-tearing debut album! 13 tracks of driving, melodic skate-rock elevated by the brilliant lead vocals of Johnny Optional. Find it, grind it! Fans of Seaweed, Jawbreaker, Descendents etc.
		PAPER ARMS "Days Above Ground" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 Produced by WALTER SCHREIFELS (Rival Schools/ Gorilla Biscuits/ Quicksand) PAPER ARMS debut album reveals a quality of song writing and production more akin to a band who has been doing the rounds for the past decade - rather than the past 18 months! Melding intricate Fugazi/ Jawbox-esque rhythms and driving anthemic punk-rock, Australia's PAPER ARMS are sure to speak to fans of Small Brown Bike, Fugazi and Rival Schools.
		SMITH STREET BAND, THE "No One Gets Lost Anymore" from Poison City BUY LP • $10.50 BUY CD • $9.25 Fronted by passionate singer/ songwriter Wil Wagner, THE SMITH STREET BAND have spent the past few years playing their hearts out in pubs, clubs, house parties, storm drains and everywhere in between, forging a reputation as one of Melbourne's most infectious and exciting DIY bands. Recorded at The Arthouse Studio with Matt Bodiam (A Death In The Family, H-Block 101) and Michael 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald (The Hawaiian Islands) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Studios, NY 'No One Gets Lost Anymore' is fittingly the last studio album to emerge from the recently closed punk-rock institution, The Arthouse. FOR FANS OF: Defiance Ohio, Weakerthans, Against Me!...
		THIS WAR "Ocean-Deep" from Poison City BUY CDep • $4.20 DOWNLOAD from iTunes Debut EP from Melbourne young-guns, THIS WAR. Great combination of garage punk/ UK influenced rock, along the lines of Operation Ivy, Against Me!, Libertines etc.
		TYRE SWANS "Tyre Swans" from Poison City BUY CD • $9.10 DOWNLOAD from iTunes TYRE SWANS is the combined side-project from three of Melbourne’s most talented and well-respected punk/ indie song writers. The 11 track album features solo/ acoustic tracks from Donnie Dureau (Blueline Medic), Jamie Hay (A Death In The Family/ Fear Like Us) and Darren Gibson (Lead Sketch Union) as well as songs recorded as a trio.