¬ RELEASES

OUT ON A LIMB
Drowned LP
(NAR 045)
GREAT first record of this band from Chemnitz/Leipzig. Complex groovy with wave-guitar sounds and nice melodies and a lot of energetic post-punk influences like WIPERS, JOY DIVISION and THE ESTRANGED. All records include a downloadcode. First press of 300 pieces, 100 of them on limited red vinyl! (+)
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Die erste Platte mit achten neuen Songs von den Jungs aus Chemnitz und Leipzig. Musikalisch eine erheblich Weiterentwicklung zur ersten Single. Gerader, waviger Gitarrensound mit 'ner ordentlich Portion Post-Punk. Einflüsse wie WIPERS, JOY DIVISION oder THE ESTRANGED sind nicht von der Hand zu weisen. Alle Platten mit Downloadcode. Erstauflage von 300 Stück, davon 100 Stück in rotem Vinyl! (-)
Release Info
Released april 7th 2011
100 copies on red vinyl
200 copies on black vinyl
Co-release with TAKEN BY SURPRISE RECORDS.
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Chronicles, mp3, 6.4 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/kidsincoffins
Out On A Limb on facebook

YFERE
Zirkel LP
(NAR 044)
This full-length record with eight songs has been recorded and mixed by Thomas Kempf (ZANN, PETE THE PIRATE SQUID) and mastered by Jason Sanderson (ROLO TOMASSI, LAVOTCHKIN). (+)
As you may have noticed, the early days' heavily Mid-90's Screamo influenced sound, that helped YFERE to release on renowned labels APE MUST NOT KILL APE and DENOVALI, has evolved into a more specific, black metal-ish, gritty, dark and hyperactive hardcore noise. Thematically "Zirkel" (german for "cycle") deals with the ubiquity of cycles which in the continuous mist of change, are opened, explored, closed and rediscovered constantly. The songs reflect on how cycles interweave and construct complex relationships, which dominate our thoughts and actions, how they self-reflexively enlarge and consolidate life, the mind, the world and our existence within and our view on it. The LP comes in a nice gatefold cover. All records including a download-code. Limited first pressing of 300 pieces! 100 of them are on limited 180-gram black vinyl.
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YFERE haben in der Vergangenheit schon einige Singles veröffentlicht, unter anderem auch auf APE MUST NOT KILL APE und DENOVALI. Musikalisch sind sie verwurzelt im derb-brutalen 90er-Screamo, meist schnell, mit kurzen Prügelattacken und dann wieder schleppend. Die neuen Songs haben sich allerdings ordentlich verändert... Alles klingt wesentlich fetter, aggressiver und zugleich auch etwas kälter und räudiger... Mit anderen Worten: fies und blackmetallig angehaucht und zwar satt!!! Die neue LP hat acht Songs und kommt im schicken und fettem Gatefold-Cover. Alle Platten haben einen Downloadcode. Erstauflage 300 Stück. Davon 100 limitiert auf schwarzem 180 Gramm Vinyl! (-)
Release Info
Released April 10th 2011
100 copies on 180gr. black vinyl
200 copies on black vinyl
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Horizont, mp3, 10.1 MB Download
Links
www.yfereincircles.de
DRAMAMINE
S/t LP
(NAR 043)
Repress of the first record with Sabotage Records. People from IDLE HANDS and PRESS GANG with kinda different stuff. Reminds us of old heroes like SHOTMAKER, various DISCHORD or GRAVITY RECORDS band and also the mighty JESUS LIZARD. Complex groovy and noisy guitar sounds with nice melodies and an energetic drummer. All records including a download code. (+)
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Die erste Platte der Jungs aus Münster und Berlin wieder neu aufgelegt. Zusammen mit dem sympathischen Label SABOTAGE RECORDS! Dramamine sind Leute von IDLE HANDS und PRESS GANG. Geil vertrackter, noisiger Gitarrensound mit feinen Melodien. 'Ne Mischung aus JESUS LIZARD, WIPERS und SHOTMAKER. Alle Platten kommen mit einem MP3-Downloadcode. (-)
Release Info
Released December 2010
500 copies on black vinyl
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Hitch, mp3, 5.9 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/dramaminedramamine
dramamine-music.blogspot.com
DRAMAMINE
S/t 7inch
(NAR 042)
People from IDLE HANDS and PRESS GANG with kinda different stuff. Reminds us of old heroes like SHOTMAKER, various Dischord or Gravity records band and also the mighty JESUS LIZARD. Complex groovy and noisy guitar sounds with nice melodies and an energetic drummer. (+)
The 7inch will contain three new songs showing the whole variety of the band. Be prepared for some killer record, guess you are, aren't you?
Leute von IDLE HANDS und PRESS GANG mit ganz anderem Kram. Erinnert sowohl an Helden wie SHOTMAKER, DISCHORD oder Gravity Records Sachen, als auch JESUS LIZARD oder sowas. Geil vertrackter, noisiger Gitarrensound mit feinen Melodien. Die Single wird vier Songs beinhalten und einige neue Facetten der Band ans Tageslicht bringen. Warm anziehen. Ach, Ihr wisst aber eh, daß das 'ne ganz große Nummer wird, oder? (-)
Release Info
Released November 2010
500 copies on black vinyl
Media
30. October, mp3, 8.2 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/dramaminedramamine
dramamine-music.blogspot.com
ARKTIKA
At Zero DLP
(NAR 041)
This DLP will be released on October 22th 2010. Total running time is 60 minutes. The songs are really looooooooooong with some slower, really epic parts just to rock out faster and more energetic the very next second. (+)
You might could compare them to a mixture between bands like EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, MOGWAI, DATURAH and ENVY or FALL OF EFRAFA. A-w-e-s-o-m-e! Arktika sounds like a nuclear-powered icebreaker. All records including download-code. First pressing of 300 pieces! A/B-side on white vinyl. C/D-side on pantone-blue vinyl!
Diese neue Doppel-LP wird am 22. Oktober erscheinen. Insgesamt sind sieben neue Songs drauf. Gesamtlänge: 60 Minuten. Musikalisch alles beim Alten: Laaaange Songs mit ruhigen, teils epischen Phasen um dann umso lauter und energetischer auszubrechen. Vielleicht zwischen EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, MOGWAI, DATURAH auf der einen und ENVY oder FALL OF EFRAFA auf der anderen Seite. Alle Platten mit Download-Code. Erste Auflage: 300 Stück. A/B Seite hat weißes Vinyl. C/D Seite hat taubenblaues Vinyl! (-)
Release Info
Released October 22th 2010
300 copies total
A/B-side on white vinyl,
C/D-side on pantone-blue vinyl!
Early 2011 Repress: 200 copies; A/B-side on white
vinyl C/D-side on clear vinyl with black splatter
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
We Live Our Lives In Black, mp3, 22.8 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/arktikapunk
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SOMETHING FIERCE
S/t 7inch
(NAR 040)
Wow, finally the new 7inch with two brand new songs from our favourite pop punk band from Houston. Guess we were not the only ones feeling nothing but summer while spinning their album for Dirtnap. (+)
Who ever loves bands like MARKED MEN and BUZZCOCKS or UNDERTONES will discover his/her new favourite band. No doubt about it. Early next year they will finally tour Europe and a new album will be out soon. Great news!
Boah, nun kommt sie endlich. Zwei neue Songs von unserer Lieblings-Pop-Punk Band aus Houston. Ihre LP auf Dirtnap hat wohl nicht nur uns in non-stop Sommerstimmung versetzt. Wer MARKED MEN und die BUZZCOCKS oder UNDERTONES liebt, wird hier seine neue Lieblingsband finden. Kommen im Januar/Februar 2011 übrigens auch nach Europa und auf Dirtnap kommt bald das langersehnte neue Album. Geil! (-)
Release Info
Released November/December 2010
500 copies on black vinyl
Media
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Links
www.myspace.com/somethingfiercehouston
BERNAYS PROPAGANDA
My Personal Holiday LP
(NAR 035)
Macedonian post-punx Bernays Propaganda have recorded a new album. The Record "My Personal Holiday" contain 9 songs, some in English and some in Macedonian. (+)
Bernays Propaganda could be shortly described as danceable new-wave/post-punk band with charming female vocals. But don't be misleaded, we are talking here about an extremely political band influenced by a variety of bands, from SUBMISSION HOLD over FUGAZI all the way to the GOSSIP and GANG OF FOUR. Firm drum beats accompanied with thick and groovy bass lines are the base upon which layers of funky and broken guitar chords are placed, and above all comes unique, strong and remarkable female voice as a cherry on the top. Were lunatic enthusiasm, bursting energy and catchy atmosphere already mentioned?
In Kombination mit einigen anderen geilen Labels bringen wir Euch die zweite LP von Bernays Propaganda aus Skopje. Musikalisch und auch textlich fühlen wir uns an SUBMISSION HOLD, FUGAZI und GANG OF FOUR erinnert. Klingt größenwahnsinnig? Lachhaft, denn die sind sogar noch besser als die Beschreibung es erahnen lässt. Wären sie aus den USA wären sie EUER ALLER neue Lieblingsband, so werden sie durch Eure Ignoranz abgestraft. Gro§er Fehler. Atombombe hoch Tausend. Hammer!!! (-)
Release Info
Released June 2010
1000 copies on black vinyl
Co-release between Narshardaa, Moonlee, Prügelprinz, Trashbastard and two more labels.
Media
Buldozer, mp3, 9.2 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/bernayspropaganda
ONE STARVING DAY
Atlas Coelestis DLP
(NAR 034)
The Italian avant/cosmic-doom/core band is back with another monstrous release. Although the band has always been rooted in its hardcore attitude, its sound has continuously evolved during these years and Atlas Coelestis is just the outcome of this process. (+)
Since the beginning of their decennial career, One Starving Day's impact has always been definitely dark and claustrophobic, and their long suites alternate between hardcore/doom basic structures, cosmic openings, and deep and calm intimacy. Following the wide positive comments about their first album, Broken Wings Lead Arms to the Sun, the band has been described as a hybrid between Neurosis and GSYBE!.
For this new release, called Atlas Coelestis, the band evolves towards a more personal song writing in order to design more particular musical landscapes. The album has been recorded and mixed by David Lenci at Red House Recordings and mastered at Chicago Mastering Service by Bob Weston. Atlas Coelestis sounds like a very particular mixture of sounds. Explosions of analogue synths, mystical patterns of harmonium and organ, fierce vocals full of anguish, delicate cellos patterns, eschatological tapes and samples, a solid rhythmic session, melodic and powerful guitars, they all characterize the complex sound of this album. The result is an amazing avant-gardist mixture of different codes ranging from hardcore/doom to krautrock and contemporary music. (-)
Release Info
Released October 1st 2009
100 copies on black vinyl
50 copies on180gr. black vinyl
50 copies on red vinyl
50 copies on blue vinyl
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
An Evil Light, mp3, 13.6 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/onestarvingday
TOUNDRA
II DLP
(NAR 033)
Damn, what a blast! The upcoming TOUNDRA DLP is just about the limit. Right after their first masterpiece we were blown away, but this time they surpass themselves. (+)
Hate people comparing bands to other as they are always lying and exaggerating, but even if TOUNDRA are slowing down sometimes, they are kicking ass like a perfectly new band formed out of KYUSS and RUSSIAN CIRCLES without playing hours and hours the same boring riffs. Once again another band no one is really talking about, but which outacts almost every band playing similar shit. A huge thank you towards our friends from madrid.
Meine Fresse, was für ein Hammer ist bitte die neue TOUNDRA DLP?! Gerade nach ihrem erstes Meisterwerk waren wir schon hin und weg. Aber das übertrifft alles! Vergleiche stinken und sind immer maßlos übertrieben, doch auch wenn TOUNDRA vereinzelt langsame Songs einfliessen lassen, teilweise auch mit Cello und Klavier, so wird auch wieder das Gaspedal durchgetreten und es klingt so, als würden KYUSS und RUSSIAN CIRCLES zu einer genialen Band verschmelzen, ohne wie die meisten anderen Bands ohne rock stundenlang auf faden Riffs rumzudaddeln. Mal wieder eine instrumentale Band über die keiner redet, aber die locker fast alles an ähnlicher Mucke lockerst und jederzeit an die Wand spielt. Danke nach Madrid. (-)
Release Info
Released May 27th 2010
100 copies on 180gr. black vinyl
100 copies on clear vinyl
300 copies on black vinyl
Early 2011 Repress: 200 copies on red,
white, purple and black splatter
MP3-download included in all records.
Co-release with Aloud Music (Spain) and
Astoria Records (Spain).
Media
Bizancio, mp3, 22.1 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/toundraband
LIBYANS
S/t LP
(NAR 032)
Libyans are from Boston, MA and play snotty and melodic hardcore punk. Pulling various influences from Cock Sparrer to the Avengers to Career Suicide. Their music is raw and poppy at the same time while not leaning too much toward either side. (+)
This LP features almost everything they have released so far including both 7inches, their 12inch and a song from the Too Circle Records - HC/Punk compilation. The band wants to come and tour Europe early next year after raising peoples attention with this release and an interview in the new issee of the glory Three Chords Zine.
Die Libyans aus Boston (USA) spielen dreckigen und melodischen Hardcore Punk. Beeinflusst von etlichen Bands wie Cock Sparrer, den Avengers und Career Suicide ist ihre Musik rau und poppig zur selben Zeit ohne irgendwann zu sehr in eine Richtung zu gehen. Die LP beinhaltet fast alles was die Band bisher rausgebracht hat. Beide 7inches,ihre erste 12inch genauso wie einen Song von der HC/Punk Compilation auf Too Circle Records. Die Band plant Anfang 2010 auf Europatour zu gehen, nachdem sie ihren Bekanntheitsgrad hier mit dieser LP und einem Interview im kommenden Three Chords Zine gesteigert haben. (-)
Release Info
Released August 15th 2009
100 copies on blue vinyl
400 copies on black vinyl
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Erased, mp3, 3.1 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/thelibyansarecoming
AUTISTIC YOUTH /
COLA FREAKS - Split 7inch
(NAR 027)
This split 7inch was supposed be out for the AUTISTIC YOUTH tour this summer, well... but it finally comes out now. Both bands have 2 songs on this one. Raging snotty punk tunes by COLA FREAKS from Arhus which reminds us of old kbd punk. Recorded by Mr. JAY RETARD and the youngsters of AUTISTIC YOUTH from Portland. (+)
Two melodic smashers in the veins of old Californian punk rock with a modern edge that will blow you away and. This record is a cooperation with SABOTAGE RECORDS, TAKEN BY SURPRISE and BLACK WATER RECORDS. (-)
Release Info
Released October 1st 2008
1500 copies pressed on black vinyl
Media
Please check out the websites that are linked below!
Links
www.myspace.com/autisticyouth
www.myspace.com/colafreaks
ARKTIKA
Heartwrencher 12inch
(NAR 026)
These five sweethearts from Cologne, who have played in the one or another band you might know, offer us two really looooooooooong songs (20 minutes) with some slower, really epic parts just to rock out faster and more energetic the very next second. (+)
Artktika sounds like a nuclear powered icebreaker. You might compare them to a mixture between bands like Explosions In The Sky, Mogwai, Daturah and Neurosis, Envy, Fall of Efrafa. A-W-E-S-O-M-E. the record comes with a beautiful etching on the b-side and a digital download coupon.
Neue Band aus Köln, die aus fünf sweeten Punx besteht, die vorher schon in ein oder zwei anderen Band gespielt haben, bieten uns hier zwei laaaaaaaaaaaange Songs (20 Minuten) mit ruhigen, teils epischen Phasen um dann umso lauter und energetischer auszubrechen. Vielleicht zwischen Explosions In The Sky, Mogwai, Daturah auf der einen und Neurosis, Envy, Fall of Efrafa auf der anderen Seite. Um es kurz zu sagen: "sounds like a nuclear powered icebreaker". Fett. Platte kommt mit einem wunderschönen Etching auf der B-Seite und einem Download-Coupon. (-)
Release Info
Released May 14th 2009
500 copies pressed: 100 copies on clear vinyl,
400 copies on black vinyl
B-side with etching, full colour and heavy jacket
Early 2011 Repress: 200 copies on clear vinyl
with green splatter and b-side with etching
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Heartwrencher, mp3, 13.8 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/arktikapunk
OFF MINOR
Some Blood LP
(NAR 025)
The third full length from this influential DIY hardcore band. Off Minor have now been around for almost eight years and this record continues to build and expand their unique mix of hardcore, jazz and punk along with the intense, beautiful lyrics they are known for. (+)
This record represents what Off Minor has been and continues to be: a meaningful and moving representation of what hardcore punk can be. co-release with paramnesia records and purepainsugar records! (-)
Release Info
Released July 1st 2008
1100 copies (split between US and Europe)
Blue and red vinyl (200 each, the rest on black)
Original artwork by Nishat Akhtar
Full color jacket and inner sleeve
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Conversationalist, mp3, 0.9 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/offminor
TEENAGE COOL KIDS
Foreign Lands LP
(NAR 024)
On the second full-length LP they come forward to give you twelve songs. A must for fans of Meneguar, Dinosaur Jr., early Built To Spill and Jawbreaker. We will do a colour and black vinyl release with digital download coupon for this record. (+)
Look for them on tour in Europe in Fall 2009 with Algernon Cadwallader. The US version will be released by Protagonist Records.
Während draussen noch Minus-Temperaturen herrschen, veröffentlichen wir (US-Version bringen Protagonist Records raus) mit Teenage Cool Kids 'ne mehr als leckere Sommerplatte. Auf deren MySpace-Seite habt Ihr schon ein paar Knaller hören können, aber das war noch längst nicht alles. Wenn Ihr ansatzweise Bands wie Dinosaur Jr., Built To Spill, Jawbreaker und ihre großen Brüder von Meneguar mögt, die ja auch auf Narshardaa.Records anfingen, dann werdet Ihr diese Platte lieben. Mal wieder Melodien und Gefühle von cleveren Jungs zu Killersongs verpackt. Die Ohrwürmer bleiben Euch das ganze Jahr über erhalten, he he. Beim Vinyl wird es auch ein paar bunte Scheiben geben ausserdem beinhaltet die Platte einen Download-Coupon für die MP3s des Albums. Im Herbst 2009 hoffentlich auch erstmals in Europa mit Algernon Cadwallader. (-)
Release Info
Released April 1st 2009
500 copies pressed: 300 on black vinyl,
100 on red, and 100 on white vinyl
Full colour and heavy jacket and insert
MP3-download included in all records.
Media
Poison Sermons, mp3, 3.8 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/teenagecoolkids
PLANKS - S/t LP
(NAR 023)
Piraten aus Mannheim gibts nicht? Gibt's doch! Feinster düsterer Endzeit-HC von drei Wasserratten, der an ältere Narshardaa-Releases wie Angstzustand oder Arsen in noch düsterer erinnert. Heutzutage werden etliche ähnliche Bands ins unermessliche abgefeiert, aber für mich kommt niemand davon an Planks ran. Let the world drown, oder wat? (+)
Nice dark and heavy apocalypstic hc/punk which reminds us of old Narshardaa-releases like Arsen and Angstzustand includes modern HC like, Old Man Gloom, Coliseum or Isis meets old hc like His Hero Is Gone or Union of Uranus. There are tons of bands playing a similar style today, but for us Planks are one of the very very very few that matter. (-)
Release Info
Released August 4th 2008
500 copies pressed; 100 on green vinyl, the rest on black
Mastered by the amazing James Plotkin (Khanate / mastering for Isis, B.SON, Omega Massif etc.)
Full colour and heavy jacket and heavy insert
Media
Deluge, mp3, 5.8 MB Download
Links
www.myspace.com/walkingonplanks
¬ THE WHOLE HOT CATALOGUE
045: OUT ON A LIMB - Drowned LP
044: YFERE - Zirkel LP
042: DRAMAMINE - S/t 7inch
041: ARKTIKA - At Zero DLP
(Early 2011 Repress: 200x on col. vinyl)
040: SOMETHING FIERCE - S/t 7inch
039: Coming up!
038: Coming up!
037: Coming up!
036: Coming up!
035: BERNAYS PROPAGANDA - My Personal Holiday LP
034: ONE STARVING DAY - Atlas Coelestis DLP
033: TOUNDRA - II DLP
(Early 2011 Repress: 200x on col. vinyl)
032: LIBYANS - S/t LP
031: TREND - Single Club I 7"
030: THE NOW DENIAL - Single Club I 7"
029: IDLE HANDS - Single Club I 7"
028: PLANKS - Single Club I 7"
027: AUTISTIC YOUTH / COLA FREAKS - Split 7"
026: ARKTIKA - Heartwrencher 12"
(Early 2011 Repress: 200x on col. vinyl)
025: OFF MINOR - Some Blood LP
024: TEENAGE COOL KIDS - Foreign Lands LP
023: PLANKS - S/t LP
022: SHOKEI - Painkiller LP
021: DANIEL STRIPED TIGER / SINALOA - Split 7"
020: KIDCRASH / L'ANTIETAM - Split 7"
019: THE FALCON FIVE - We Are Falcon... 12"
018: END OF A YEAR / KIDS EXPLODE - Split 7"
017: KIDS EXPLODE / SHOKEI - Split LP
016: SINALOA / CATENA COLLAPSE - Split 7" (Sold out!)
015: A FINE BOAT THAT COFFIN LP (Sold out!)
014: THE LAST MILE - More Plastic Ideas LP (Sold out!)
013: AKEPHAL CD
012: AMTRAK - Bleipony LP
011: MENEGUAR - I Was Born At Night LP
010: RAPIDER THAN HORSEPOWER / MAE SHI LP
009: SNACKTRUCK - Harpoon LP
(Repress: 100x on clear vinyl)
008: THE SAD. LANDSCAPE - Lift Your... 10" (Sold out!)
007: BATS AND MICE - A Person Carrying... 7"
006: THE SAD. LANDSCAPE - The Sound Of... LP
(January 2008 Repress: 100x on yellow vinyl!)
(Repress: 100x on blue vinyl!)
005: AMTRAK - S/t 7"
004: SOOPHIE NUN SQUAD - Passion Slays... LP
003: ARSEN . AKDM - No Gods... LP (Sold out!)
002: ANGSTZUSTAND - Malen Nach Zahlen LP
001: ENDMONSTER - Level 1 / Level 2 LP