Inkblot Records

[08.22.2010]
We have less than 50 copies each of the GRIDS LP and new 1994! LP left available, when they are gone they are gone so act now if you want a copy. The bands have these at shows as well as Revhq and No Idea (as of this coming week) have small quantities available as well. Don’t miss out on two of the year’s best releases!
[08.02.2010]
Inkblot has moved to Sunset Park, Brooklyn! Any orders in the last week or so will be sent out in the coming days now that we are settled in. If you need to send us anything thru snail mail email us for our new address info!
Grids, 1994!, and Raw Nerves records are all getting really awesome feedback and all the bands are finishing up their summer tours. These records are only available in limited quantities so get at them while you can!

[07.13.2010]
All GRIDS and RAW NERVES preorders have shipped out as of today. 1994! LPs are all packed up and will be shipping out during the rest of this week. Thanks for everyone’s patience and keep an eye on your mailboxes for the records!!!!!!!

[06.22.2010]
GRIDS 12″s, RAW NERVES 7″s and new 1994! LPs are all up for preorder in the webstore right now. Preorders for all three records will be shipping out over the course of the first two weeks of July. Thanks for all of the orders so far and your patience, there were a couple of holdups along the way but these are all finally done, all three bands are touring this summer to promote these new records, check out their respective myspace pages for tour dates and details.
[06.06.2010]
Busy is the operative word right now at Inkblot Records. June is kicking off the first month in our history where we have three records at the plant at the same time.
The new GRIDS|white walls 12″EP test presses are getting here tomorrow which means, once they are approved, we are expecting them to begin shipping in a couple of weeks. 250 are being pressed and these are expected to go pretty quickly based on preorder sales so far. GRIDS east coast tour this summer.
Test presses for the new RAW NERVES|we must be dreaming 7″EP are scheduled to be getting here in about a week and half and those should be out first week in July, once again we are only pressing 250 of these so they are pretty limited, RAW NERVES is touring for the record when it comes out and is hitting a bunch of cities across the US. Preorders are in the webstore now!
Lastly, we just got the masters and artwork over to the plant for the new 1994!|fckyrhed LP which marks their third release on Inkblot Records and second full length. We expect these out to coincide with 1994!’s west coast summer tour with BIG KIDS who feature members of Inkblot Records artist SPIRES. 500 will be pressed and this will be a split release with our friends at Square of Opposition records. Look for preorders, artwork, mp3s etc up on the site in the coming weeks for this one.
One last bit of news regarding HIGHLIFE’s record release show for the new Oceanside Blues 7″, the show is on June 9th at Fubar in St. Louis Missouri with infamous 80s punk legends FANG. If you are in the area you have to get out to this one. Should be out of control!

[05.22.2010]

In true Inkblot fashion we have a bunch of releases coming out for summertime. Up now for preorder is IBR015, which is the new RAW NERVES – “we must be dreaming” 7″EP, raging hardcore from Portland, 250 copies pressed on black vinyl only. Pick one up in our webstore now!
[05.15.2010]

IBR014|GRIDS “white walls” 12″EP preorders are up now in the webstore. All 250 copies are going to be on black vinyl and we expect them to be in stock and shipping by mid june. These are going to go pretty fast so get them while they are available!
www.inkblotrecords.bigcartel.com
[05.03.2010]
the new HIGHLIFE – “oceanside blues” 7″ is in stock and shipping, if you didn’t preorder this one already pick it up now! Check out the MP3 up on this site! buy it at:
www.inkblotrecords.bigcartel.com
Up next we have the new GRIDS – “white walls” 12″EP coming out in June and RAW NERVES “we must be dreaming” 7″EP following shortly behind.
GRIDS from North Carolina play ultra-distorted, grimy, feedback drenched noise punk with crushing repetitive precision. Comparisons could be drawn to bands like Cherubs, Pissed Jeans, Mannequin or even a punker, noisier version of Failure. their new 12″ is limited to 250 copies. 6 brand new songs.
www.myspace.com/gridsnc
RAW NERVES are a political hardcore band from Portland OR and carry on the NWHC tradition of dark, fast and heavy hardcore. Their sound lies somewhere between Poison Idea, Citizens Arrest, Left For Dead and newer stuff like Sex/Vid. RAW NERVES features members of Forced March, Squalora, Protest Stagnation etc. The 7″ features 1 brand new song, two rerecorded songs from their very limited demo, plus a Youth of Today cover. Hopefully out in time for their summer US tour. Only 250 copies will be pressed.
www.myspace.com/rawnervespdx

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[03.26.2010]
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Preorder IBR013 – HIGHLIFE – OCEANSIDE BLUES 7″ now!!!
Texas’ Highlife drop a new 7″ featuring more fast, thrashy, booze and drug feuled skate punk that could be described as Negazione meets early JFA with a hint of The Middle Class and newer bands like Deep Sleep thrown in for good measure. Snotty monotone vocals, offensive lyrics and raging surf inspired leads aplenty. The record features 6 new jams and sexy cover art from Ryan Sinz of Dios Mio. All 500 copies come on beer and seafoam colored vinyl. Preorder now, out late april.
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[03.18.2010]
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ANTILLES has announced their spring west coast tour dates with MOUNTAIN ASLEEP, come out to these shows:
5/6/2010 Cleveland, OH @ Tower 2012
5/7/2010 Louisville, KY @ Responsibility House
5/8/2010 Denton, TX @ TBA
5/9/2010 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Maquiladora
5/10/2010 Albuquerque, NM @ TBA
5/11/2010 Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
5/12/2010 San Diego, CA @ TBA
5/13/2010 Los Angeles, CA @ McWorld
5/14/2010 Santa Cruz, CA @ Tasha’s House
5/15/2010 Oakland, CA @ TBA
5/16/2010 San Francisco, CA @ TBA
5/17/2010 Sacramento, CA @ 16th Street @ TBA
5/18/2010 Portland, OR @ TBA
5/20/2010 Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA
5/21/2010 Denver, CO @ TBA
5/22/2010 Lincoln, NE @ Ghost House
5/23/2010 Iowa City, IA @ TBA
5/24/2010 Chicago, IL @ Strangelight
www.myspace.com/antillesoh
www.myspace.com/mountainasleep

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[03.07.2010]
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One more quick update, this summer’s release with END OF A YEAR is going to be a split 7″ with Alabama’s LEGION!!! You may remember them from their recent split with MAMMOTH GRINDER. More details on this release soon!!!!
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[03.06.2010]
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1994!’s “Thank You Arms & Fingers” LPs and split series volume one featuring ACTS OF SEDITION and SADVILLE are both almost out of print. Don’t miss out on these. Both are still available for sale in our webstore at www.inkblotrecords.bigcartel.com

Slight artwork delay on the HIGHLIFE 7″ but it should be ready soon! Preorders coming up really soon, keep checking back for updates! HIGHLIFE tourdates up at www.myspace.com/highlifetx

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[02.18.10]
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1994! TOUR APRIL 2010 w/ grown ups:
April, 7 2010 07:00 PM @ tba w/ grown ups Buffalo, NY
April, 8 2010 07:00 PM @ noumenon house w/ grown upsSyracuse, NY
April, 9 2010 05:00 PM @ record hospital fest w/lots of bands cambridge, MA
April, 10 2010 05:00 PM @ record hospital fest w/lots of bands cambridge, MA
April, 11 2010 07:00 PM @ university of rhode island coffee house w/ grown ups kingston, RI
April, 12 2010 07:00 PM @ tba w/grown ups Hartford, CT
April, 13 2010 07:00 PM @ bushwick music studios w/grown ups Brooklyn, NY
April, 14 2010 07:00 PM @ THE OX w/ grown ups Philadelphia, PA
April, 15 2010 07:00 PM @ tba w/ grown ups New Brunswick, NJ
April, 16 2010 07:00 PM @ tba w/ grown ups richmond, VA
April, 17 2010 03:00 PM @ PHILLY INVADES BALTIMORE @ CCAS Baltimore, MD – 1994! w/ grown ups, algernon cadwallader, towers, peter & craig, snowing, joint chiefs of math, cassilis, pyramids, bandname, storm the bastille.
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[02.17.10]
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First off, today is Faith Inkblot’s birthday! She is 28 years young! Give her your best wishes!
Secondly, the HIGHLIFE masters are done thanks to our buddy Josh Bonati, the record rips and we are really psyched to get this one out. Ryan from DIOS MIOS is putting the finishing touches on the artwork and its off to the presses. Preorders will start in a week or two. HIGHLIFE tour in April.
Thirdly, our good friends 1994! are heading out on tour with GROWNUPS in April. Dates will be posted soon. If you haven’t picked them up yet, 1994! will have their “thank you arms and fingers” LP and split LP with SPIRES for sale at these shows. The 1994! debut LP will probably be out of print after this tour so pick yourself up a copy.
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[02.03.10]
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HIGHLIFE’s – “Ocean Side Blues” 7″ EP is being mastered right now at Bonati Mastering by the very talented Josh Bonati. We are going to be taking preorders for this record very soon so keep checking back. Will be out in April. More info regarding vinyl color, pressing info etc. soon.

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[01.24.2010]
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Just a quick update on our next release. The new HIGHLIFE – Ocean Side Blues 7″ is scheduled for an April release to coincide with their next tour. The record will feature 6 new booze soaked ragers. Thrashy, riff heavy skate punk ala JFA, NEGAZIONE, THE MIDDLE CLASS etc. Snotty monotone vocals, surf rock inspired leads aplenty. More details to come.
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[01.23.2010]
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NORTHLESS is doing a short midwestern tour from April 2nd to April 10th, check the dates up on their myspace at www.myspace.com/northlessmilwaukee. most of the dates are unconfirmed so if you can help out with a show hit them up! NORTHLESS also has a show in Milwaukee on the 29th of January at the Eagle’s Nest with MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT so check that out too. Their split with PROTESTANT is running low so you didn’t already pick up volume two of our split 7″ series get at them before their gone!
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[01.16.2010]
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below is a great review of the SPIRES/1994! split LP from collective zine in the UK written by Chaz Hewitt, check them out at www.collective-zine.co.uk, here is the review:
” Picked up a few bits and pieces from Inkblot, and always been very pleased so was excited for this one. 1994 are from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Spires are from Oakland, California.
First up is the Spires side. Don’t think I’d heard these guys properly until I picked this up, but had heard some rave reviews of their lp from my brother. Spires play slowish, heavy almost screamo stuff. Really intense, really cool. The first song on this side, ‘Leaving for Home’ is awesome. Nice, ambient feedback builds up with a cool drum beat, and the guitars play noisy lines over the top of each other, as shouted, screamed and spoken vocals fit on top of it perfectly. It keeps a similar pace, and treads along real nice, without feeling the need to come to some huge crescendo climax like a lot of post-rocky screamo seems to feel the need to. The guitars weave back and forth, and the build up is nice and subtle. The other two tracks on this side don’t disappoint either, especially the last track, the tempo and dynamics are all over the shop and there’s some really cool guitar work, and the vocals are nice and desperate sounding. Good shit.
1994’s side matches up perfectly. For anyone who didn’t pick up their lp, 1994 play really great mathy, noisy, emo sort of stuff. The three tracks on here are all really manic; drums and guitar riffs flying all over the place. The vocals are shouted, almost hollered over the top sporadically. Although technically impressive (the drummer really rules!) this never really gets in the way of the intensity of the songs, and the passion of the tunes comes through first and foremost. Killer band. Another solid release from Inkblot, with two bands doing what they do really well. Comes on a nice blue wax and there’s a cool card insert with some sweet drawing on. Recommended! ”
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[01.15.2010]
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ANTILLES is doing a four day mid west mini tour w/ GROWN UPS in February, Check out the details below!!!

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[01.12.2010]
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Happy New Year!!! Just checking in with a quick update to give you an idea of what to expect from Inkblot this coming year. This winter we are releasing a brand new 7″ from HIGHLIFE, with members from Texas, Minnesota, and Missouri. They are currently finishing up their southern tour, check the dates below. HIGHLIFE play fast, thrashy, booze-soaked skate punk that could be described as Negazione meets early JFA with a hint of The Middle Class thrown in for good measure. Snotty monotone vocals and raging leads aplenty. The record will feature 6 new ones and a circle jerks cover. check out HIGHLIFE at www.myspace.com/highlifetx
After that expect a new 7″ by RAW NERVES from Portland who feature members of Forced March, Protest Stagnation, Squalora etc and play dark, noisy hardcore punk similar to Poison Idea, later Black Flag and Bastard. The 7″ will feature two rewritten/rerecorded versions of songs from their original Demo. Expect this out late spring/early summer. website is here www.myspace.com/rawnervespdx
Lastly we will be doing a split 7″ with Upstate NY’s END OF A YEAR and a yet to be named band. END OF A YEAR has been touring incessantly and releasing records consistently for years now and we are extremely psyched to be working with these guys. Their revolution summer influenced late 80s early 90s DC style hardcore can easily be compared to bands like Rites of Spring, Gray Matter, Embrace etc. Looking at a summer release date for this. check out tourdates, mp3s, and prior releases at www.myspace.com/endofayear
WORMEATERS is going to be releasing their “wardeath” EP on SORRY STATE records now and we are really happy for Ray and the boys, we are psyched SORRY STATE stepped up to release the 7″ when the band needed it out and we wish everyone the best of luck. Support those guys and everything they do, www.myspace.com/wormeaters
More info and possible other releases are still tentative (GRIDS full length) and will be announced shortly. Don’t forget to pick up the newest volume of the split series featuring ANTILLES & STAPH. Volumes 1 and 2 featuring NORTHLESS, PROTESTANT, ACTS OF SEDITION & SADVILLE are running very low also so don’t miss out on those either. Package deals for all three volumes are still available. The SPIRES/1994! split LP, and SPIRES and 1994!’s respective full length debuts are going fast too. FAITHEALER “bound and chained” 12″s are down to about 75 copies and will be out of stock soon. Check the webstore for availablity!!!! www.inkblotrecords.bigcartel.com

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[12.28.2009]
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Happy Holidays everyone! HIGHLIFE is on tour in the south and MAMMOTH GRINDER is working their way up to the east coast right now. Go out and support, dates are below.
HIGHLIFE/DUDE NUKEM WINTER TOUR DATES:
December, 28 2009 @ THE KEYSTONE – JOPLIN, MO
December, 29 2009 – TULSA, OK
December, 30 2009 @ BAD GRANNY’S – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
December, 31 2009 – DFW, TX
January, 2 2010 @ TRAILER SPACE – AUSTIN, TX
January, 3 2010 – SAN ANTONIO, TX
January, 4 2010 @ THE WHITE SWAN – HOUSTON, TX
January, 5 2010 – SHREVEPORT, LA
January, 6 2010 @ VINOS BREW PUB – LITTLE ROCK, AR
January, 6 2010 @ THE A FRAME – RUSSELLVILLE, AR
January, 7 2010 – MEMPHIS, TN
January, 8 2010 @ LITTLE HAMILTON – NASHVILLE, TN
January, 9 2010 @ CROSS HOUSE – CARBONDALE, IL
January, 10 2010 @ THE BRASS RAIL – PEORIA, IL
MAMMOTH GRINDER WINTER TOUR DATES:
December, 29 2009 @ 1919 HEMPHILL – FT .WORTH, TX
January, 1 2010 @ RED 7 – AUSTIN, TX
January, 2 2010 @ THE CONSERVATORY – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
January, 3 2010 @ SCION LAB – KANSAS CITY, MO
January, 4 2010 @ 1511 HOUSE – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
January, 5 2010 @ ALBION HOUSE – CHICAGO, IL
January, 6 2010 @ NOW THAT’S CLASS – CLEVELAND, OH
January, 7 2010 @ 659 LOUNGE – BROOKLYN, NY
January, 8 2010 @ ANCHORS UP – HAVERHILL, MA
January, 9 2010 @ ROCKO’S – MANCHESTER, NH
January, 10 2010 @ TIGER’S DEN – BROCKTON, MA
January, 11 2010 @ KUNG FU NECKTIE – PHILADELPHIA, PA
January, 12 2010 @ THE CHARLESTON – BROOKLYN, NY
January, 13 2010 @ CHARM CITY ART SPACE – BALTIMORE, MD
January, 14 2010 @ CHARLIE MANSION – RICHMOND, VA
January, 15 2010 @ LUNCHBOX RECORDS – CHARLOTTE, NC
January, 16 2010 @ PS WAREHOUSE – ATLANTA, GA
January, 17 2010 @ 121 STUDIO – JACKSON, MS
January, 18 2010 @ HI TONE – MEMPHIS, TN
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[12.5.2009]
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ANTILLES destroyed tonight at The Glass Door in Brooklyn, every time I see these guys they get better and better. They have a show at The Ox tomorrow with BLACK KITES in Philly and if you are a resident of the city of brotherly love you NEED to go check them out live. Make sure to pick up ANTILLES’ new split 7″s with STAPH and MOUNTAIN ASLEEP when you see them.
Lastly, thanks again to Harrison from STAPH and ANTILLES for the Inkblot patches, you are the best dude!!!

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[11.30.2009]
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Hey Pennsylvania and New York, ANTILLES is playing three shows next weekend with BLACK KITES (band w/Tom from IN FIRST PERSON) ANTILLES’ new split 7″ with STAPH is in stock now in the big cartel store, details for the shows are:
Dec 4 2009 @ Secret Arts Space w/ BLACK KITES in Bethlehem, PA
Dec 5 2009 @ The Glass Door Barn w/ BLACK KITES in Brooklyn, NY
Dec 6 2009 @ The Ox w/ BLACK KITES in Philadelphia, PA
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[11.20.2009]
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The ANTILLES/STAPH splits are in stock now! We just finished numbering these and packing up preorders so expect to see these arriving in your mailboxes any day now. ANTILLES is doing a northeast weekend with BLACK KITES from December 3rd to 5th in Bethlehem PA, Brooklyn NY and Philly PA. Come out and Support! Harrison from STAPH is playing bass for ANTILLES now as well so check them out live with the new lineup! details on all upcoming ANTILLES shows at www.myspace.com/antillesoh
HIGHLIFE is touring this winter to support their new 7″ which is scheduled to be out on INKBLOT in January. HIGHLIFE is touring with CROSS EXAMINATION and DUDE NUKEM throughout December and January. Dates are up at www.myspace.com/highlifetx
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[11.10.2009]
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Welcome to the new website! Our buddy Scott Meyers programmed it, check out his website www.scottmeyers.info if you need quality web work done quickly and efficiently!

Its busy as usual here at inkblot. The new SPIRES/1994! split 12″s are more than half gone, don’t miss out on it, we’ve only got a hundred or so copies left. The third and final volume of our split 7″ series should be in stock soon, it features ANTILLES and STAPH and completes the three volume series. Package deals for all three volumes are up in the webstore now or you can just buy the records individually!
Go to www.inkblotrecords.bigcartel.com to pick them up. Lastly, we are running low on 1994! “thank you arms and fingers” LPs, SPIRES “flowers
and fireworks” LPs and FAITHEALER bound and chained 12″s. They will be out of print soon, get them while you can!

Up next we’ve got new 7″s from WORMEATERS and HIGHLIFE for winter 2010 and a new LP from GRIDS later next year. More details soon!