Tag: IODINE RECORDINGS
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Quicksand’s Landmark Post-Hardcore LP “Manic Compression” Gets 30th Anniversary Reissue
Iodine Recordings is presenting the 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Quicksand’s Manic Compression, a landmark of post-hardcore innovation. The reissue restores the original sound and art of the 1995 album, which proved the band was a movement by fusing hardcore ferocity, metallic heft, and alt-rock melody into a tightly-coiled 12-track assault. This carefully crafted edition…
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Iodine Recordings To Reissue “A Mile In Cold Water” By Garrison
Garrison were born in Boston during the heyday of the prolific late ’90s post-hardcore scene. Their cohort featured heavy hitters like Piebald, Cave In, and Converge. Following in the footsteps of bands like Quicksand, Drive Like Jehu, and Texas is the Reason, Garrison drew from many influences to create a hyper-melodic sound that ranged from hardcore to…
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Iodine Recordings To Reissue “Self-Made Mess” By Six Going On Seven; Watch Video For “Sexy Like The Titanic”
Self-Made Mess is the debut album from Boston’s indie rock/emo band Six Going On Seven. Out of print for over 25 years, this highly influential album helped define a genre that bridged the gap between hardcore influenced emo and indie-rock, with its complex bass and guitar harmonies and sincere vocals. Often referred to as a “band’s band,” Six…
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Audio Karate – A Show Of Hands 7″ (Iodine Recordings)
In an era where musical trends come and go, a few timeless genres continue to resonate with audiences, captivating them with their inherent energy and raw emotion. Melodic punk rock is one such genre, and legendary California-based outfit Audio Karate reignites its flame with their latest release, “A Show Of Hands.” This long-awaited studio recording…
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Stretch Arm Strong – Rituals Of Life (Iodine Recordings)
Stretch Arm Strong, a pioneering melodic hardcore punk band hailing from Columbia, South Carolina, holds an illustrious history and undeniable influence in the genre. With their highly anticipated reissue of “Rituals Of Life,” one of the most iconic hardcore punk records of the ’90s, Stretch Arm Strong’s legacy is reignited. Released in 1999, “Rituals Of…
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Drowningman – Busy Signal At The Suicide Hotline LP (Iodine Recordings)
In the late 1990s, the hardcore music scene experienced an undeniable period of creative vitality. Among the myriad bands that emerged during this era, few commanded attention and admiration quite like Drowningman. Hailing from Burlington, Vermont, this quintet swiftly made its mark with its distinctive blend of metallic hardcore, post-hardcore, and math-core. In particular, their…
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Audio Karate Drop First New Song In Nearly 20 Years With “A Show Of Hands”
California’s melodic-punk outfit Audio Karate return with their first studio recordings in almost 20 years! The band reunited in early 2018 following the reissue of their two classic LPs Space Camp and Lady Melody. They later released two albums worth of previously unreleased material on Malo and ¡Otra! and got back on the road for festival appearances and playing with the likes of Descendents and…
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Iodine Recordings To Re-Release Drowningman’s “Busy Signal At The Suicide Hotline”
The late ’90s were a bountiful time for metallic hardcore, and few did it like Drowningman. Formed in Burlington, Vermont, the band was a staple of the northeast, fitting in perfectly with fellow acts like Converge and Cave In. In Drowningman’s case, there’s a level of confidence on display in that early work that you wouldn’t hear…
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Iodine Recordings To Re-Release There Were Wires’ Self-Titled Debut For First Time On Vinyl
IODINE RECORDINGS will be re-releasing There Were Wires’ self-titled debut on Friday, May 12. It marks the first time the classic and influential record will be available in 20 years. It’s also the first time it will be released on vinyl. The pre-order is now live here. Listen to the 2023 God City remixed/remastered version of “Lukewarm Happy” here. Unlikely but overwilling, the…
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Jeromes Dream Announce New Album “The Gray In Between”; Watch Video For “Stretched Invisible From London”
San Francisco hardcore band Jeromes Dream — Erik Ratensperger (drums), Jeff Smith (bass, vocals), and Sean Leary (guitar) — have announced their new album and third full-length The Gray In Between. The album arrives May 5 via Iodine Recordings. Pre-order it here. Today, the revered band has shared the video for the first single “Stretched Invisible From London.” “The lyrics for this song were written shortly after the…
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Iodine Recordings Reissued One Night Stay LP By Orange Island
Hailing from the suburban mill town of Clinton, Massachusetts, Orange Island were once a household name during the late ’90’s and early ’00’s post-hardcore scene. Though they were often mislabeled as emo, a more accurate description of their sound would be abrasive, yet mature, indie-rock with an astute understanding of pop melodicism. During put out…
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