NXNW 25 - Work Together, Play Together Too cassette

Cassette is out now!  

NXNW 25 - Work Together, Play Together Too which is a split release w/ Death Culture Tapes

Featuring the music of Blowing Up Bridges, LH2020, Abolitionist and Bill Skins Fifth Will Punch You Right in the Face.

Cover art was drawn by Anthony "Overtones" Cotham.  

New Year, New Releases, ETC

Hey y'all,

It may seem like we've been MIA, but we're getting ready for a lot of great releases this year.  Some are up for pre-order...

NXNW 25 - Work Together, Play Together Too cassette (split release with Death Culture Tapes DC-19)

NXNW 26 - Carole's Gold Gym - Misappropriation of Funs cassette (split release with Tiger Force Ultra)

NXNW 27 - After the Festival - Demo cassette

NXNW 28 - Danger Death Ray - You May Not See Them EP - digital release only

NXNW 29 - Intentional Overtones cassette

We're also working on getting the NXNW t shirts, posters and hoodies done for the kickstarter prizes that are still outstanding.

Anyway, we won't bore you with the details, but we appreciated your patience and look forward to these releases and others in the coming future.  Rock!

NXNW 24 - Mike XVX - A World For All Species cassette

Hey y'all,

This is dated news for the archives, but we've helped our pal Mike XVX release his fantastic album "A World For All Species" on cassette.

You can find Mike's music here.

Callow - Blue Spells NXNW 23

Hey y'all,

Happy new year!  Hope things are well for you out in the world.

We're pleased to announce the release (belatedly, sorry!) of Callow's new album Blue Spells.  It is NXNW 23 and is available digitally, CD and on cassette here.

While you're at it, take a gander at Callow's new website stocked with photos, reviews, videos, a blog and a shop where you can pick up a snazzy t shirt or poster.

They'll be hitting the road hard this year and are one of our favorite bands to see live.  Don't miss them!

NXNW 21 - GIVE BACK (vol. 2) - split release w/ 1859 Records

NXNW 21 has arrived, which you can find digitally here, and a limited screenprinted CD copy here.

GIVE BACK (vol. 2) is an international punk compilation aimed at raising awareness of, and financial support for, the efforts of the Lighthouse Farm Animal Sanctuary in Scio, Oregon (USA). 

www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org 

Art by Keith Rosson.

This is the latest collaboration between NXNW and 1859 Records.

Check it out and consider contributing to the farm.  Thanks.

NXNW 20 - The Zombie House Chronicles

It's HERE! NXNW 20 w/ zine, tape, sticker & download code. 

Featuring a lot of great music from bands who played at the Zombie House (RIP), writing from folks involved with the Zombie House or peripherally, photos from shows and people at the Zombie House, flyers, artwork, E T C. 

Big thanks to everyone involved. 

Extra big thanks to Su Liu for the fantastic cover art.

Honorable mention goes to Walkman 5000, Aris Wales, Davey Death Ray and Ekatrina for the work, sweat, blood, tears and fun that went into running a show house.

Extra honorable mention goes to Robert Bartleson at Haywire for mastering and always giving NXNW a quality, professional, and personal touch.

This comp is a benefit for the following organizations, meaning that 100% of the proceeds will go to one of them: 

Portland Women's Crisis Line  

p:ear  

SMYRC/Q Center  

SARC Oregon  

WildCat Haven Sanctuary  

Please consider donating to one of them if, and when, you can.

Rock!

NEW LOGO

Logo by Keith Rosson.

Danger Death Ray - The Complicated Futility of Ignorance and Bliss

Greetings earth-dwelling inhabitants of a living green globe facing extermination,

We are obligated happy to announce our newest release to date: NXNW 19

Danger Death Ray's - The Complicated Futility of Ignorance and Bliss

Pay what you will here.

We don't want to brag about all the fine folks involved in the making of the album, but we will:

Jim Wadsworth – Lead Vocals (6, 12), Drums, Guitars (6, 12), Vocals

Jesse Van Sickle – Lead Vocals (11), Guitars (11), Mandolins (11), Vocals

Davey Death Ray – Vocals, Bass (10), Monologue (7)

Yarn F. Miners – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Basses, Piano, Autoharp, Organ, Percussion, Vocals

Rebecca Wood – Vocals, Viola & String Arrangements (3, 7, 8, 9, 13)

Chris Murra – Vocals, Lead Electric Guitar (2, 8)

Ekatrina Sotomayor – Vocals, Monologue (1), Jokes

Carrie Z – Vocals, DIO

Sam Fisher – Vocals

Vince Furrillo – Pedal Steel (2)

Christian Lyons – Trumpet (9)

Music by Danger Death Ray. Lyrics by Yarn, Jim.

Recorded and Produced by Danger Death Ray.

Mixed and Mastered by Robert Bartleson at Haywire Recording.

haywirerecording.com

Illustrations by Whorehouse Lucky Nick Parmentier

from the book Bedtime for Kittums.

Layout/design by Jim Wadsworth & Yarn.

NXNW 18 - Sam Fisher - More Whine

Hello fellow-travelers on spaceship Earth (currently headed for disaster),

We are pleased as a punch aimed at a zombie's head to announce NXNW 18:

Sam Fisher - More Whine was a labor of lurve recorded by Yarn F. Miners that can be downloaded or purchased here.

Mixed and mastered by the masterful and humble Robert Bartleson at Haywire in SE PDX.

Cover photo by Keri Hughes.  Layout by Jeff Wester.

Sam sang, played acoustic and electric guitars, clapped, snapped, stomped, whistled, played the organ and wrote the songs (except for The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff).

Chris Murra played lead acoustic and electric guitars and sang.

Yarn played electric and upright basses, piano, harmonica, mandolin and sang.

Marshall McAlpine played drums on Well of Shame & Stay Awhile.

Rebecca Wood played viola and sang on The Harder They Come and It's the Climate.

Vince Furrillo played pedal steel on What's Left?

Davey Death Ray sang all over the place.

Ekatrina Sotomayor sang on Listen, Repeat, The Harder They Come, It's the Climate and the "jingle."

Roscoe barked.

Sam says hugs and love to one and all.  

Also, a super special thanks to Ferris Fisher without whom none of this would have been realized.

Danger Death Ray - Arousing More Than Suspicion

Hello fellow-travelers of spaceship earth,

Happy New Year!  E T C!

Our newest release NXNW 17: Danger Death Ray's Arousing More Than Suspicion, is now available for pay what you will download, CD and cassette (coming soon!)...

Art by Whorehouse Lucky Nick

Recorded by Danger Death Ray.  Mixed and mastered by Robert Bartleson at Haywire Recording.

Also, generous assistance was provided by Chris Grinder during the NXNW kickstart to make the CD and cassette happen.  Thanks Mr. Grinder!

Fun!

Matt Schoch - Breaking Ground CD - NXNW 16

Greetings,

Just a friendly reminder about Matt Schoch's new CD - Breaking Ground:

Art by Kenneth Benson

Matt joins the NXNW family with a fantastic new album.  Think great songwriting in the bluegrass, Americana, and/or folk vein.  Think No Depression with a little less depression. Matt's songs can make you laugh, smile, and/or cry.  His voice could melt your heart.

Breaking Ground is NXNW 16.  It will be available through Matt, us and at his PDX record release show on Saturday at Reed College in the student union.  9 to 11 pm.  All ages!

Links: here and here.

CD's are expected to arrive any minute now, so as soon as we have them and Matt's approval we'll get them up for online purchase.  Thanks, NXNW

Matt Schoch - Breaking Ground CD - NXNW 16

Hello fellow-travelers of spaceship earth!

Here is the flyer for the upcoming Matt Schoch CD release show at Reed College.

Matt joins the NXNW family with a fantastic new album.  Think great songwriting in the bluegrass, Americana, and/or folk vein.  Think No Depression with a little less depression. Matt's songs can make you laugh, smile, and/or cry.  His voice could melt your heart.  Stay tuned!

Poster by Keith Rosson.

Joining Matt are the always fantastic Blowing up Bridges, and the Reverend.  Come peep the show and pick up Matt's new CD - Breaking Ground.

kickstart our rock and roll hearts

Hey y'all,


We recently conducted a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the next 7 NXNW releases...which was successful!


Rounds of applause and pats on the back all around.


We publicly wanna thank the following folks:


Pals: Pagan Hill and The Tanked!


Buds: Connor Koreski, Will Fisher, Caleb Lee, Jake Vice, Callow (Sami & Red) and Ginger Cook!


Moral Fibers: Ernestine Hayes, Rhonda Snyder (Liz' Mom!), Sam & Ferris Fisher and Lisa DiVenti!


Super friend: Walker Janelle!


BFF: Abolitionist/Dustin Herron, Nick Parmentier and Christy & Mike Conway!


Sustainer: Chris Grider!


Thanking them and you.

Reverend Loose Morals & the Confederacy of Dunces

Hey y'all.  NXNW 09 is done.  For a limited time, it is pay-what-you-will (limited being the time we are soliciting yr hard earned cash for our kickstart).

Track us down for a hard copy on CD or cassette.  


Thanks to Keith Rosson for the fine art, Davey for the hours of recording time, everyone who played on it (a list below), DJ & Hannah for printing the covers, Robert Bartleson for mixing and mastering our mess, and you for paying attention.


You can download it here.

Reverend Loose Morals & the Confederacy of Dunces

Recorded by David Conway and Ryan Remains April 2011 – March 2012.

Additional recording by Max Skewes and Dr. Petey Bockbagock.

String Arrangements by Rebecca Wood and Isaac Hayden.

Mixed and Mastered by Robert Bartleson @ Haywire Recording March - April 2012. 

Joe Strange – Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lead Vocals (1, 4, 6, 8, 11), Backing & Group Vocals

Ryan Remains – Contra Bass, Acoustic Guitar (2, 5, 7, 12), Electric Guitar (2, 5, 7, 12), Piano, Pipe Organ, Trombone, Mandolin, Suitcase/Drums (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9), Percussion, Lead Vocals (2, 5, 7, 9, 12), Backing & Group Vocals

Rebecca Wood – Viola

Isaac Hayden – Cello, Group Vocals

Melissa McDowell – Banjo (4, 9, 11), Lead Vocals (3, 9), Backing & Group Vocals

Davey Death Ray – Acoustic Guitar (1, 4, 11), Backing & Group Vocals

Sean Garvin – Drums (3, 8, 11)

Walker Janelle – Drums (5)

Max Skewes – Banjo (3, 5)

Vince Furillo – Pedal Steel (6, 8, 11)

Ekatrina Sotomayor – Lead Vocals (3), Backing & Group Vocals

Dr. Petey Bockbagock – Soloist (7, 10), Accordion (5), Backing & Group Vocals

Kevin Lurkins – Trumpet (4)

Christian Lyons – Trumpet (1, 8, 12)

Adam Robbins – Group Vocals

Joel Hixon – Group Vocals

Samples: Night of the Living Dead; Jonestown FBI Tape; freesource.org: vixuxx (crow), Matt_G (m240), spazzo_1493 (knife chop), Erdie (mega thunder), smidoid (cracking), crz1990 (vintage phone hangup), NoiseCollector (ak47 chamber round), DJ Chronos (music box), RHumphries (freight train), daveincamas (Oregon storm), cognito perceptu (blue jay), erratic (timpani roll), man (cannon).

Callow joins the NXNW family...

Hey y'all.  A quick note about our friends Callow: their first full length CD (NXNW 11) will be soon be available through the band and us.  Here is the cover art:

You can find more information about the band here.  They hail from the Bay Area in California.

Callow will be playing the NXNW Records release parties on April 6/7 in Portland, OR.

Here is what folks have said about Callow: A commanding amalgam of ambient indie art rock, driven by emotive vocals, haunting atmospheres, and gritty, poignant guitar.  Red's raw contralto is reminiscent of Vic Chestnut while Sami creates a dark, primordial landscape with the simultaneous use of keyboard and percussion.


We feel very lucky to have Callow as part of the NXNW family.

Give Back (vol. 1) - 1859 Records

Hey y'all: take a listen to the GIVE BACK (vol. 1) comp and consider donating to the Chintimini Wildlife Center in Corvallis, Oregon.

It's put out by our pals at 1859 Records.  Big props to Dustin from Abolitionist on his work on the project as well as the many other projects he has cooking.

Featuring NXNW bands: Tuck and Roll, Danger Death Ray, Absent Minds, The Reverend as well as a ton of other great bands.  good tunes, good cause, yeah buddy!

Art by Keith Rosson

Way Out West Fest - Tucson, AZ - April 13 -15

Tuck and Roll and The Reverend will be heading out on the road this spring with our pals Abolitionist to play this.  Super fun times abound!

Liz Snyder & Julie Karr

Hello All, 


We've got big plans this year.  First off, we'd like to introduce you to the music of Liz Snyder and Julie Karr, both talented singer-songwriters.  


Liz is born and raised Juneau, Alaskan.  Julie currently resides in Richmond, VA.  We are including some of their songs on a 4 way split cassette with Callow and Gun Room Melodies.

Liz' EP is NXNW 10 and the tunes can be found here.  We hope to hear more music from Liz soon, both recorded and otherwise.


Julie's songs can be found here.  Definitely check out her live show if you get the chance.  Her voice is phenomenal.

As with all the music we release, it should be noted that a preferable method of consumption can be listening with wraparound headphones while laying down in the dark.  Just a suggestion. 

Destroy Nate Allen's Epic Album Adventure

hey y'all, our pals nate and tess are doing a kickstarter for a very ambitious project.  the prizes look super fun!  check it: Destroy Nate Allen's Epic Album Adventure

News, Tour, ETC

Hey y'all, 

Reverend Loose Morals are heading out on a short tour in November, check the kick ass poster by Keith Rosson.  We get to play with some fine folks, including our friends Callow, Brian Stevens, Bryan McPherson, Sons of Jefferson and many others.  It's gonna be fun!


We are grateful to the folks hosting us at shows, particularly ROY DEAN at BOUND FOR GLORY in Modesto, CA and the Fisher clan in Grants Pass.  What sweethearts!


I am attending the Earth At Risk event in Berkeley, CA on Sunday November 13.  Among the speakers are Arundhati Roy, Aric McBay, Lierre Kieth, Stephanie McMillan and Derrick Jensen, all of whom I've distro'd books, DVD's, CD's and/or comics from.  They are also some of the greatest thinkers and people on the planet.  The event is only $10, so think about attending too!


We also have a slew of new releases to announce:


NXNW 09 - Reverend Loose Morals & the Confederacy of Dunces - CD, cassette & LP (coming soon!)

NXNW 10 - Zombie House Chronicles: Please Don't Make the Quiet Bands Play Last Compilation - cassette (coming soon!)

NXNW 11 - 4 way split cassette w/ Liz Snyder, Julie Karr, Callow, Gun Room Melodies (coming soon!)

NXNW 12 - Order Of The Gash - Full Length Cassette (coming soon!)

NXNW 13 - 4 way split cassette w/ The Pillowfights!, Tuck and Roll, Abolitionist, Danger Death Ray - Split Release w/ 1859 Records (coming soon!)

We are over the moon to be a part of each of these releases and will have more information on each, shortly.  We might even have a few surprises up our sleeves to help these projects into the wild.  Stay tuned!

We've updated the Allies page to include the folks involved in these releases with links to their music pages.  

We've also started a distro, so if you wanna have something distro'd by NXNW, get in touch.

Thanks y'all!