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In Albums, Artists on November 4, 2009 at 11:25 pm
The waiting is finally over. This Friday, November 6th, Jude Universer will be unleashing Lingering Blue upon your virgin ears. We hope you’re ready.
The EP is stacked with sharp new recordings of old Jude favorites, as well as some kicking new tracks that may sound less familiar. It is also imperative that we inform you that the U.S. release will include a special bonus track entitled “Put Me On The Moon”.
Jude Universer, and his rambunctious backing band known as Dreamcast, will be properly releasing Lingering Blue this Friday, Nov. 7th at Stonewall’s Pub in Shepherdstown, WV. Also performing will be Shepherdstown’s The Resonators and Morgantown’s It’s Birds. Show starts around 10 p.m. with a $5, and don’t forget to bring a spare $5 to pick up your own copy of Lingering Blue, which is being printed in an extremely limited run!
In other news, Rock O’ Clock has posted a very flattering advanced review of The Demon Beat’s forthcoming Shit, We’re 23. You can check that out HERE.
A Truer Sound has reviewed Prison Book Club’s Required Reading. You can check that out HERE.
Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win are currently involved in a heated Battle of the Bands for Massachusetts. Voting only takes a second and can be done HERE. Help them out!
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In Albums, Artists on October 29, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Our small little label used to be even smaller. The initial release from BIG BULLET RECORDS was actually a re-release of sorts—we helped Massachusetts singer-songwriter Greg Loftus push his fantastic album No Taking Prisoners Tonight and did our best to make folks pay attention to it.
Since then both BIG BULLET RECORDS and Greg Loftus have come a long way. Greg had a brief, yet productive stint last year with a full-band behind him, which he called Splinters & Sparrows. The gang recorded a phenomenal full-length (which you can read a full review of here) before disbanding somewhat. We were so happy with the quality of these songs that we simply cannot allow them to slip beneath the radar. Some of them have been up on Greg’s Myspace for a while now, and five choice cuts were assembled into a tour EP entitled Heathens In Disguise that could be picked up at Greg’s live shows. Now BIG BULLET RECORDS and Greg Loftus would like for you to have that EP and we don’t want you to pay a dime for it. Simply click the album cover below and you will be directed to your free download of Heathens In Disguise by Greg Loftus. Enjoy.
Spilling your heart out countless nights on the road certainly takes its toll, and Greg Loftus knows this all too well. Since his solo debut No Taking Prisoners Tonight, Loftus has been playing the East Coast at a frenetic pace, picking up inspiration for new songs every step of the way. Whereas his previous album captures a headstrong, yet emotionally conscious young Loftus, Heathens In Disguise finds the songwriter grappling with maturity and weightier issues: “Three a.m. again and it might be enough/I know of a bed with my name on it/Yeah I’ve got those friends that keep fucking up/But the blood’s never on their hands/So I lay my head and fall back to sleep again.”
Don’t worry though, Loftus can never fully abandon his rowdy beginnings, and spots of it still shine through brilliantly here. Loftus has just grown to accept that for every reckless, party-filled night on the road there is an equally quiet and somewhat lonesome one, and that is something that we all have to learn to face in due time. Let’s just hope we can all relay the story as articulate and meaningful as Greg has.
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In Albums, Artists on October 20, 2009 at 6:10 pm
We are EXTREMELY happy about today.
This is because today you can pre-order the new full-length from The Demon Beat entitled Shit, We’re 23. All you have to do is click HERE or click the album cover below.
Why should you pre-order? Because we’ll send you an exclusive B-side cut of “You Only Love Me When You’re Stoned” from the album that you can’t get anywhere else!
The official release date of the album is November 12th, but if you pre-order now you’ll not only get your copy on or around the 12th, but you’ll also get the exclusive mp3 sent instantly to your e-mail! A little something to tide you over.
You can currently stream “Millionaire”, “Can’t You”, and “Bad Man” from the album right now at The Demon Beat’s Myspace.
Everyone here at BIG BULLET RECORDS is extremely proud of this album, and we’re sure that you are going to love it just as much as we do.
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In Albums, Artists on October 15, 2009 at 9:00 pm
(photo by Ashley Hoffman)
Fresh off of their small, but rowdy tour in support of their debut album, Prison Book Club are now offering up Required Reading for mail-order purchase. You can get your very own physical copy featuring stunning artwork by Jordan Hudkins for only $8, shipping included, by clicking HERE.
Mike Sizemore and the good folks over at the Rock O’ Clock music blog have recently reviewed several of our new releases. You can read them HERE.
We have also recently created a VIMEO account where you can watch exclusive videos of BIG BULLET RECORDS artists. Right now there are some great live videos of Dandelion Snow up, so check them out HERE!
And don’t forget that you can still download our compilation and the new Dandelion Snow album for FREE!
- TERMINAL BALLISTCS Vol. 1 FREE download
- It’s Just A Bad Dream FREE download
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In Albums, Artists on October 6, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Dandelion Snow is the most recent featured artist on Jezz Harkin’s “Get Into The Van!” series that airs exclusively on NYC’s BreakThru Radio! The show features an in-depth interview with Roger and includes several tracks from his new album, It’s Just A Bad Dream. The podcast can be streamed at anytime for free, so click the image below to check it out!
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In Albums, Artists on October 1, 2009 at 6:11 pm
We are excited to introduce you to our newest addition: Prison Book Club.
Featuring members of The Demon Beat and The Fox Hunt, Prison Book Club sounds like a rowdy, drunken mess, but in a good way. Songwriters John Miller and Tucker Riggleman balance one another with songs about heartache, life, death, and partying. Check out two tracks from their upcoming album Required Reading right here, and don’t miss their supporting tour w/ Greg Loftus opening!
Flyer design by Adam Leviton
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In Albums, Artists, Press Releases on September 29, 2009 at 3:41 pm
We are extremely happy to announce that Dandelion Snow’s It’s Just A Bad Dream has been released today as a FREE digital download. Our reasoning for the free online download is explained further in the press release that is attached to this post. We’ve all spent a lot of time and effort on this album and we can’t wait for you to hear it! Simply click the album cover below to start your free download of Dandelion Snow’s It’s Just A Bad Dream:
BIG BULLET RECORDS Official Press Release – September 29, 2009
On Tuesday, September 29, 2009 BIG BULLET RECORDS will be releasing the new Dandelion Snow album entitled “It’s Just A Bad Dream”. The album will be available in three mediums: a FREE online download will be available through BIG BULLET RECORDS and Dandelion Snow, advanced copies will be available at shows for a small donation during the current Dandelion Snow tour, and the completely packaged physical copies will be available for a very reasonable price.
We at BIG BULLET RECORDS are extremely proud of the new Dandelion Snow album. “It’s Just A Bad Dream” truly has something for everyone. Roger Harvey’s definitive and ever-evolving songwriting shines on this album. We like it so much that we are offering it as a free online download. This way the music can get into the hands of the people that matter—you. Thank you for your continued support in all of our endeavors. We will continue to bring you affordable, quality independent music.
Roger Harvey of Dandelion Snow wrote the following, and we feel like Roger has perfectly summed up the way that both Dandelion Snow and BIG BULLET RECORDS feel about “It’s Just A Bad Dream” and music in general:
“Music has been the backbone of my life since I was young, traveling with bands, and listening to my favorite records in my parents basement. In today’s subculture the questions of value regarding the arts is constantly being redefined, as an accessibility to free downloads, bit-torrent sites, and donations-based sales have re-evaluated the ancient idealism of the record collector. The appreciation for physical copies of an album is many times compromised to the convenience of portable mp3 player’s. It takes one to know one.
The independent music community has been left in a transitional period, with smaller acts struggling harder than ever to get a dedicated fan base and label support. The concept of overall worth has perceptually declined due to a cultural obsession with money. I have noticed when distributing records at shows that when I am giving away records for free, when the room clears out the floor will be littered with the albums. The same albums that at another show I have sold for 4-5 dollars and have received emails from those fans describing how much the album has meant to them. The biggest predicament concerning value in this culture is the fixation on monetary value replacing all forms of value. It seems that the as music’s monetary value declines, the overall value & appreciation of music as art is also defaced. The question of the turn around value of this album, in which countless friends and myself have invested unimaginable amounts of time, creative energy, and money into, has been, as usual, not open for discussion. We have stuck to our ideals of getting this album in to your hands, whether you can afford a hard copy or not—whether, you want something to add to your collection, or just something to drop on your iPod.
Myself along with Big Bullet Records have done lots of brainstorming on the best way for us to approach this release from the perspective of myself, as part of an independent band, and from the perspective of Big Bullet Records, as an independent label. We have agreed to release this record in three forms prior to the upcoming tour. We will have the hardcopy pressings of which we will sell as cheaply as possible (we promise), we will have a bit less elaborate pressings of which will be available at all the shows for a donation of your choice, and we will have free downloads of the album available online on the release date of September 29th through Big Bullet Records.
We worked hard to make this album come to life and both the time and money invested is not coming back nor do we want it back. All we want is for everyone interested to be able to have access to our album, free of charge, donation-based physical copies and downloads, and/or for the record collectors as a physical release. There are lots of ways to value and appreciate something separate from monetarily, we value, appreciate, & care a whole lot about independent music, so when you download this record please remember to place value on ours as well, however you see fit, it takes all kinds.
- Roger, Dandelion Snow
“It’s Just A Bad Dream” will be available online and on tour starting September 29th,2009.”
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In Albums, Artists on September 27, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Don’t forget to pre-order the record for your chance to snag a sweet free t-shirt!
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In Press Releases on September 23, 2009 at 3:56 pm
BIG BULLET RECORDS Official Press Release – September 23, 2009
On Monday, September 21, 2009 the inaugural compilation BIG BULLET RECORDS Presents: TERMINAL BALLISTCS Volume 1 was released for a free online download. Included with the free download was cover art provided by Clover Studio, as well as an in-depth song guide with comprehensive liner notes.
To download the album for free, simply click here.
To stream the album for free, simply click here.
There have already been numerous write-ups about the compilation. You can check those out here, as well as in our press section:
WVRockscene
The Shepherdstown Chronicle
Rock-O-Clock
In response to recent rumors regarding an alleged dispute between The Shepherd University Picket and BIG BULLET RECORDS, the label has issued this official statement:
“We here at BIG BULLET RECORDS believe that creating a nurturing environment for local arts is absolutely integral to the advancement of these local arts and the artists who are responsible for them. BIG BULLET RECORDS has existed since May of 2008, and during our short existence we have strived to create strong and mutual bonds with local press, businesses, and community groups and members.
Perhaps the largest entity in our community is Shepherd University, home to over 5,000 students. Many members of our label, including countless artists, are currently, or have at some time been students at Shepherd University. We feel that the student publication, The Shepherd University Picket, has been fair in its coverage of our artists during our short tenure in the community. Rumors concerning a recent ‘boycott’ or ‘ban’ against our label and/or artists are inconclusive, and BIG BULLET RECORDS respects the Picket’s Editor-in-Chief’s official statements that were recently made in the online portion of The Shepherdstown Chronicle. In fact, the Editor-in-Chief was even quoted as saying, “…I was unaware that a record label even existed in Shepherdstown.’ The Editor-in-Chief also made it clear that The Picket encourages local musicians to take an active role in making the press aware of upcoming concerts and events.
In response to these statements, BIG BULLET RECORDS would like to also encourage local musicians, whether they are directly affiliated with our label or not, to alert local press about their shows and events. If local coverage is a concern for you as an artist, then do everything that you can to get the details out there, that’s all that anyone can ask you to do. We also want to let it be known that BIG BULLET RECORDS will continue to work on creating and maintaining healthy and productive working relationships with all local, regional, and national press outlets—our artists have received press attention as far as Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, and even Denmark, but it remains imperative for us to maintain these positive relationships in our hometown. We also want to express our continued support of all local music, even that which is not directly affiliated with our label. Shepherdstown and its surrounding areas has a multitude of creative potential, and we will continue to do everything that we can to help everyone realize this potential. We want to thank our fans and artists for their continued support—you are what keeps us going, so thank you, and we hope you are all enjoying the free inaugural compilation.”
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In Albums on September 22, 2009 at 1:22 am
We are proud to finally release our inaugural compilation, BIG BULLET RECORDS Presents: TERMINAL BALLISTCS Volume One. Simply click the cover below to be directed to the FREE download. Included with the 15 tracks is the album art and an in-depth song guide/liner notes.
Thanks for the support, we hope you enjoy the compilation!
Cover art by Clover Studio
Track Listing:
1. Greg Loftus – “The Good Fight”
2. Jude Universer feat. Boy Birthday – “California”
3. Roma Renegade – “Brigaki Djilia”
4. Stephen MacDonald – “Chin Up”
5. The Demon Beat – “You Got It”
6. Dandelion Snow – “Scattering White Flowers”
7. The Goddamn Hills – “Eyes Wear To God”
8. Tucker Riggleman – “White Flags”
9. The Resonators – “Confessions and Lies”
10. Khaos Kloud – “We Believe”
11. The Dreadful Horoscope – “I Walked Toward The River”
12. Prison Book Club – “Home It Ain’t Here”
13. BLACK FAG! – “Admire Me”
14. Woodworkings – “Sleeping Ashlily”
15. Cait O’Shea – “Magnets”
In Uncategorized on August 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm
In Albums, Artists on August 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm
You can also now stream We Are Bound in its ENTIRETY for FREE by clicking the image below!
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In Albums, Artists on August 16, 2009 at 8:03 pm
The first two album reviews for the upcoming Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win record We Are Bound are out now!
The first is from the Plymouth, Massachusetts based Take Me To Your Music blog:
“Stephen MacDonald and the Okay Win - We Are Bound (Big Bullet Records)
To those who bemoaned Radiohead’s transition from OK Computer to Kid A and Wilco’s shape-shifting on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, clearly do not like change. Stephen MacDonald went the folk, singer-songwriter solo route for a couple years but now brought in a band and moved to a more of an Americana sound. Together, MacDonald, Matt Jones (drums), Ryan Ward (bass), and JM Craven (guitar/backing vocals), who all met at Westfield State College, have come together as Stephen MacDonald and The Okay Win. A seamless transition from solo to full band, combined with the poetic lyrics that gave MacDonald his own identity, make for an excellent record. We Are Bound begins with the Tom Petty meets Conor Oberst at Asbury Park and runs into Bruce Springsteen roots rocker “Could Gamble.” MacDonald doesn’t completely abandon his early workings, particularly on the acoustic solo track, “Smoke Signal,” where he sings, “Oh, you’ve got to be braver.” Take his advice. Be brave and embrace this album, one that turned into a classic transition from the old to the new.” – Ryan Wood
Rating: 8.6 out of 10
The second comes from IndieShows.net:
“You know that guy Bob Dylan or maybe you know Neil Young? Well, Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win may not sound exactly like these guys, but that’s because they are the new face of folk indie rock. I’d put it in the same vicinity as these guys but with an updated feel to it. The music is pure, without a lot of effects, and it’s like a breath of fresh air. I picture myself traveling down a highway across country listening to “Gone For Good”. The cool thing about this music is I can listen to it while surfing the web, driving down the highway or while taking a nap. It’s multi-purpose music!
“Gone For Good” is off of the band’s new album called “We Are Bound” and I happen to be listening to it right now. The track after “Gone For Good” is called “In Spit” and it has a few nice parts to it. First the percussion, it starts off with a great drum beat. That beat moves into an uptempo bass line and this bass line and drum beat make the song. But, the lyrics are also good… “You only want what you gotta fix…”, “You only want what you can’t get…”, “You only want it once it’s gone.”
This is an all around solid album. It’s got a few upbeat, more Rock tracks, then the second half of the album is mostly just an acoustic guitar and vocals. My favorite pure acoustic track on the album is called “Smoke Signal”. The melody is great and the lyrics tell a story which I didn’t hear the first time I listened… but it talks about someone calling 911 to report that a man is outside of a neighbor/friend’s house and an argument of some type seems to be going on. That’s at least the first impression I got… maybe if I listen to it a few more times I’d figure out what’s going on… Anyway, there aren’t enough story tellers out there in the music industry today, so this is refreshing.
When you’re in the mood for solid songwriting and laid back music, try Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win. It’s fresh, smart and eloquent. This is also one of the top albums I’ve heard this year. I don’t do any kind of a “top albums of ‘09″ blog here usually, but if I did, this album would be on my list.”
Don’t forget to catch Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win on tour this week!
8/18 – Arlene’s Grocery – New York City, NY
8/19 – Isla Nublar – Piscataway, NJ
8/20 – Wilson College (w/ Tucker Riggleman) – Chambersburg, PA*
8/21 – The Blue Moon Cafe – Shepherdstown, WV*
8/22 – Shamrock’s Pub – Huntington, WV
8/23 – Doc Watson’s – Philadelphia, PA
8/25 – Harper’s Ferry (CD RELEASE!) – Allston, MA
* – w/ Greg Loftus
In Uncategorized on August 11, 2009 at 10:38 pm
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In Albums, Artists on August 8, 2009 at 5:37 am
Just wanted to remind everyone that you can now pre-order two new releases from BIG BULLET RECORDS.
The first is We Are Bound from Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win, due out on August 25th. Simply click the “Buy Now” button below to place your pre-order!
ALSO! Don’t miss Stephen as he hits the road in promotion of the new record, which culminates with a big release show in Boston!
The second release is the new record from Dandelion Snow entitled It’s Just A Bad Dream that is due out on September 29th. Click the image below to pre-order the album and get an exclusive free t-shirt deal!
You can also get two exclusive downloads right now from It’s Just A Bad Dream through the Largehearted Boy music blog (the same post also features downloads from Kurt Vile and Patterson Hood!)
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In Albums, Artists on July 28, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Two big pre-order announcements in one day! Things are certainly getting busy around here…
Here’s your chance to secure your very own copy of the highly anticipated album We Are Bound from Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win. Simply click the “BUY NOW” button below!
Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win We Are Bound Tour Dates:
8/15 – Water Street Stage – Plymouth, MA*
8/18 – Arlene’s Grocery – New York City, NY
8/19 – Isla Nublar – Piscataway, NJ
8/20 – Wilson College (w/ Tucker Riggleman) – Chambersburg, PA*
8/21 – The Blue Moon Cafe – Shepherdstown, WV*
8/22 – Shamrock’s Pub – Huntington, WV
8/23 – Doc Watson’s – Philadelphia, PA
8/25 – Harper’s Ferry (CD RELEASE!) – Allston, MA
* – w/ Greg Loftus
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In Albums, Artists on July 28, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Simply click the image below to place your pre-order for It’s Just A Bad Dream right now and receive a FREE Dandelion Snow T-shirt! (t-shirts add $2 for shipping, but don’t worry, if you don’t want a shirt it’s still just $10 straight up for the album!)
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In Albums, Artists on July 28, 2009 at 6:31 am
We are proud to announce that Brooklyn-based songwriter (and previous BBR collaborator) Dandelion Snow will be releasing a brand new collection of 11 songs entitled It’s Just A Bad Dream on September 29th exclusively through BIG BULLET RECORDS. The release will be followed up by an East Coast tour.
Some of you may know Dandelion Snow from his split release with Tucker Riggleman that came out in May on both BIG BULLET RECORDS and Lion’s Tooth Records.
Though Roger Harvey and company will continue to pursue musical endeavors through both Lion’s Tooth Records and other mediums, we are glad to lend our talents in releasing the next Dandelion Snow record.
If you are a fan of passionate, articulate folk music, then you are soon to fall in love with Dandelion Snow.
*** You can currently stream exclusive tracks from It’s Just A Bad Dream right now at both the BBR Myspace and Dandelion Snow’s website. Also, be sure to pre-order your very own copy of It’s Just A Bad Dream right now by clicking the “BUY NOW” button below!
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In Artists on July 21, 2009 at 9:46 pm
* NOTE – You can now stream “Gone For Good” from Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win’s upcoming album right now at the BBR Myspace page.
We here at BIG BULLET RECORDS are extremely proud to announce the addition of Stephen MacDonald to our line-up. We have been fans of Steve’s music for a long time now, and we couldn’t be more excited that he is now part of our little family.
Steve and his backing band The Okay Win have just finished up a brand new full-length record called “We Are Bound” that will be released on BIG BULLET RECORDS on August 25th. The album was recorded and engineered by our very own Mr. Greg Loftus. Steve and The Okay Win will be busy this August touring in support of the new record, so don’t miss them when they come to your town!
STEPHEN MACDONALD & THE OKAY WIN TOUR DATES:
8/15 – Water Street Stage – Plymouth, MA*
8/18 – Arlene’s Grocery – New York City, NY
8/19 – Isla Nublar – Piscataway, NJ
8/20 – Wilson College (w/ Tucker Riggleman) – Chambersburg, PA*
8/21 – The Blue Moon Cafe – Shepherdstown, WV*
8/22 – Shamrock’s Pub – Huntington, WV
8/23 – Doc Watson’s – Philadelphia, PA
8/25 – Harper’s Ferry (CD RELEASE!) – Allston, MA
* – w/ Greg Loftus
As you can see, Steve is sharing some of these dates with Greg Loftus. Don’t miss him either as he heads out for a small tour around the same time!
GREG LOFTUS TOUR DATES:
8/13 – The Black Spot – Hyannis, MA^
8/15 – Water Street Stage – Plymouth, MA*
8/18 – The Space – Hamden, MA^
8/19 – The National Underground – New York City, NY^
8/20 – Wilson College (w/ Tucker Riggleman) – Chambersburg, PA^*
8/21 – The Blue Moon Cafe – Shepherdstown, WV*
8/22 – Doc Watson’s – Philadelphia, PA
* – w/ Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win
^ – w/ Nicholas Sundman
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In Albums, Artists on July 17, 2009 at 11:28 pm
You can now order Tucker Riggleman’s split with Dandelion Snow via CD Baby and iTunes. The physical copies of this release quickly sold out during the select tour dates, so be sure to pick it up online!
Click below to pick it up on iTunes!
Also, we are proud to announce the newest addition to the BIG BULLET RECORDS family: PRISON BOOK CLUB. This super group of sorts includes members of The Demon Beat and local country favorites The Fox Hunt. The band recently played their debut show to great response, so be sure to check them out. Prison Book Club will be at Stonewall’s Pub in Shepherdstown, WV on August 14th w/ The Demon Beat.
Also, keep an eye out for these upcoming releases:
BIG BULLET RECORDS Presents TERMINAL BALLISTICS: Vol. 1 – FREE online compilation due out later this summer
Tucker Riggleman & John Miller split – due out in late August
Prison Book Club – debut record due out this fall
The Demon Beat – brand new full-length due out this fall
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In Artists on May 10, 2009 at 1:42 am
It has been awhile and we sincerely apologize for the lapse in communication. A lot of big things are currently in the works for BIG BULLET RECORDS, and we are excited to share them with you in due time.
The previously mentioned split featuring The Demon Beat and Bud Carroll & The Southern Souls was a huge success, selling out in the two release shows. Don’t worry though, you can listen to The Demon Beat’s tracks at Myspace, Muxtape, and Reverb Nation.
In other news, Tucker Riggleman is putting out a split release with NYC (soon to be Seattle)-based Dandelion Snow. Tucker’s three tracks can be previewed right now at his Myspace page. The tracks were recorded by Adam Meisterhans in the BLACK LAB! studio, and feature both Meisterhans and The Fox Hunt’s John R. Miller as additional musicians.
Tucker will be doing a short tour in support of the split. Here are those dates:
May 22nd – 1505 Artworks – Erie, PA
May 23rd – 222 Ormsby – Pittsburgh, PA
May 24th – 200 Princess St. – Shepherdstown, WV
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In Artists on February 23, 2009 at 1:56 am
We are proud to announce that two of our artists have brand new releases set for this weekend (Feb. 27/28).
First, on Friday, Feb. 27th you can get your hands on a new split featuring The Demon Beat and Bud Carroll & The Southern Souls. Huntington-based Caustic Eye Productions will be pressing this limited split, and it will only be available at the Feb. 27th show in Shepherdstown, WV and the March 14th show in Huntington, WV.
The second release show comes from resident pop-rockers The Resonators. Their debut EP will be released this Saturday, Feb. 28th at The Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown, WV. Be sure you check it out!
In Uncategorized on January 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Everyone’s favorite rowdy New Englander just found himself a full backing band. Greg Loftus has officially “gone electric” and formed a new band to play his songs called Splinters & Sparrows. Be sure to check out Greg’s page often as new shows and songs are in the works for the very near future.
In other news, you can now stream/download The Demon Beat’s 2007 full-length album “HEAVYNASTY” at Virb. Simply go here. Be sure to check out all of The Demon Beat’s upcoming dates. They have plenty coming up, including a trip to New York at the end of the month.
1/24 – V Club – Huntington, WV
1/31 – The Charleston – Brooklyn, NY
2/1 – LIVE on BreakThru Radio – New York, NY
2/1 – Arlene’s Grocery – New York, NY
2/7 – 709 Railroad St. – Johnstown, PA
2/27 – Stonewall’s Pub – Shepherdstown, WV
2/28 – 213 Green St. Artspace – Morgantown, WV
3/14 – Shamrock’s Pub – Huntington, WV
3/28 – The Blue Moon – Shepherdstown, WV
The Resonators also have some shows coming up, so be sure to check them out too:
1/21 – DBGB’s – Winchester, VA
1/24 – Jumpin’ Java – Charles Town, WV
2/7 – 709 Railroad St. – Johnstown, PA
2/28 – The Blue Moon – Shepherdstown, WV
3/14 – Jumpin’ Java – Charles Town, WV
3/28 – The Blue Moon – Shepherdstown, WV
And don’t forget to check out Tucker Riggleman & Planned Parenthood as they open for NYC’s The Weight and local favorites The Fox Hunt on Friday, January 16th:
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In Uncategorized on January 2, 2009 at 6:46 am
Happy New Year to each and every one of you! It is our first New Year as a label (we’re not even a year old yet), and we’ve got plenty of plans for 2009. Let’s give some general updates first.
The Demon Beat’s West Virginia tour was a huge success. They are quickly becoming one of the state’s most exciting bands and people are taking notice — be sure to check out all of the new press on them in our PRESS section. WVRockscene (arguably the best WV music site/blog) has named “Trainwreck” by The Demon Beat as one of their top 10 songs of 2008.
Greg Loftus was recently interviewed by Jezz Harkin of Breakthru Radio and is currently working on a new record.
Tucker Riggleman has been playing with a backing band called Planned Parenthood. Be sure to check out the videos on his page.
The Resonators have been busy playing shows and are working on an EP in the very near future.
As for 2009, expect our compilation called TERMINAL BALLISTICS Vol. 1 very early in the year. We also have other big things in the works including some possible festival appearances.
That’s all for right now. We hope you all had a safe holiday season and we wish you the best in the new year.
Stay true,
BBR
the demon beat
In Albums, Artists on November 10, 2008 at 10:24 pm
The Demon Beat’s new EP is now available! Order yours today!
“Again defying comparison and refusing to meld to a single genre, The Demon Beat have made an album that took me straight back to the best party ever – not by lyrical mention or retro-gimmick, but with a mood, a power and unbelievable performance.” – Jynx Jenkins
jude universer, moon bamboo
In Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 at 12:46 am
Jude Universer’s album Moon Bamboo is now available for FREE download! You don’t want to miss this! Click the album cover below!
russian tombstones, the demon beat
In Uncategorized on October 16, 2008 at 1:14 am
Hey all,
It’s been a little while since we last updated things, so here is a little recap.
The Demon Beat’s self-titled EP will be unveiled to the world on Friday, October 24th at Stonewall’s Pub. The record has been garnering considerablly good press, which you can check out in our PRESS section.
Once the EP is released, the guys will be embarking on a tour throughout West Virginia and up into Ohio. Be sure to check it out.
11/20 – 123 Pleasant St. w/ WE ARE SCIENTISTS – Morgantown, WV*
11/21 – The Wild Bean – Lewisburg, WV
11/22 – Shamrock’s Pub – Huntington, WV
11/23 – The Empty Glass – Charleston, WV*
11/24 – Yesterday’s – Wheeling, WV*
11/25 – TBA – Ohio
11/26 – TBA – Ohio
* – w/ Russian Tombstones
In Uncategorized on September 15, 2008 at 1:31 am
We are eager to introduce you to the new BIG BULLET RECORDS photo blog. This is your one-stop place to go for BIG BULLET RECORDS photographs.
Check it out! Leave comments! Let us know what you think!
Stay true,
BBR
let you down, tucker riggleman
In Uncategorized on September 9, 2008 at 5:46 am
BIG BULLET RECORDS is now taking pre-orders for Tucker Riggleman’s debut EP, “Let You Down”.
Simply click on the image below and place your order and we’ll have the final product shipped to you within the next two weeks.
Thanks!
Click the picture to go to the BBR Myspace where you can purchase a copy by clicking the “BUY NOW” button. You can also find the same button on Tucker’s music page.
rachel molenda, the demon beat, the war memorial
In Uncategorized on September 8, 2008 at 5:47 pm
<3 The Crowd
<3 Raptor
<3 Rock
<3 Sweat
<3 Surf
<3 America
Thanks to everyone who came out to make it a wonderful show.
All photos property of BBR staff photographer Rachel Molenda.
greg loftus, ryan wood, the dreadful horoscope, the mary celeste, tucker riggleman
In Uncategorized on September 6, 2008 at 1:22 am
Greg Loftus and Tucker Riggleman were both featured in an article by Ryan Wood about the rebirth of singer-songwriters in America. You can read the article online here, but it will also be running in various publications nationwide. A list of these publications will be put up sometime next week.
Also, be sure to check out new songs by The Mary Celeste, The Dreadful Horoscope and Tucker Riggleman!
Stay true,
BBR
greg loftus, john miller, loud mouth soup, no taking prisoners tonight, tucker riggleman
In Uncategorized on September 1, 2008 at 12:36 am
Greg Loftus - Loud Mouth Soup EP
That’s right, everyone’s favorite beer-soaked lyricist is almost ready to deliver the follow-up to last year’s “No Taking Prisoners Tonight”. The EP (appropriately titled “Loud Mouth Soup”), will be out later this fall.
Be sure to check Greg out as he goes on tour in New England with Tucker Riggleman and John Miller from Oct. 10-13th. You can also check out “Sure as Hell” off of “Loud Mouth Soup” right now on Greg’s Myspace.
123 pleasant st, morgantown, the demon beat, tribute show, weezer
In Uncategorized on August 26, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Weezer Tribute @ 123 Pleasant St.
Don’t forget to check out The Demon Beat as they play some Weezer tunes for a lovely benefit/tribute show that is happening at 123 Pleasant St. in Morgantown, WV tomorrow (Wednesday, August 27th).
This is even listed on Weezer’s official website! Look for it at the bottom of the article.
jumpin java, roma renegade
In Uncategorized on August 10, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Roma Renegade
BIG BULLET RECORDS is proud to announce the addition of Roma Renegade to our line-up!
Combining elements of gypsy folk, swing, punk and cabaret, Roma Renegade have found a style all their own. At first glance, the minimal instrumentation of acoustic guitar, drums, and accordion might lead one to believe that these siblings are creating easy-listening music. Wrong. Roma Renegade is one of the loudest bands you will ever hear live, and their energy is unparalleled, even amongst rock groups.
Jonathan Slick’s vivacious drumming anchors the trio, while Bethany Slick’s elegant strumming gives the songs direction. The songs are brought to fruition by the unique melodies of Gabrielle Slick and her accordion.
Roma Renegade’s debut full-length album, entitled “Lungo Drom Svatura”, is due out later this Fall on BIG BULLET RECORDS. You can catch them on September 6th at Jumpin’ Java in Charles Town, WV as they perform during the BIG BULLET RECORDS Showcase.
greg loftus, itunes
In Uncategorized on August 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm
You can now purchase “No Taking Prisoners Tonight” by Greg Loftus through iTunes. Please check it out and leave a review if you’ve already purchased the album.
fat cat radio, the demon beat
In Uncategorized on August 6, 2008 at 1:30 am
The Demon Beat has been added to the auto rotation on FatCat Radio’s internet radio station. FCR streams 24/7, so check it out and hear some cool independent music. Also, be sure to join their message boards and get involved!
greg loftus, whiskey n waterbeds
In Uncategorized on August 6, 2008 at 1:27 am
Greg Loftus has a track on the newest installment of the rowdy podcast known as Whiskey N Waterbeds.
Be sure to check it out, and tell Brian and Joey we sent you
muxtape
In Uncategorized on July 31, 2008 at 3:12 am
You can check out even more tracks from BBR artists now on Muxtape!
This will be an ever-changing playlist, so keep checking back to hear new tracks.
BBR Muxtape
In Uncategorized on July 28, 2008 at 5:46 am
It is our extreme pleasure to announce that the upcoming self-titled E.P. from The Demon Beat is mastered and ready for pressing! You can catch a sneak peek by listening to “I’ll Be Your Man” on their Myspace.
We are all really excited and proud of the record and we can’t wait to get it into your eager hands.
In other news, you can now buy “No Taking Prisoners Tonight” by Greg Loftus on CD Baby. We have added a new “Shop” section on the site to make things easier for you, so just head that way if you are looking to pick up Greg’s powerful debut album.
Things are about to become really busy around here as we gear up for plenty of new releases including BIG BULLET RECORDS Compilation Vol. 1 which will feature exclusive tracks from all of your favorite artists and then some!
As always, check back often for updates and go out and catch some shows, there are plenty of summer dates coming up:
8/1 – Roma Renegade @ Signal Hill Park – Manassas, VA
8/2 – Greg Loftus @ Rudy’s – New Haven, CT
8/8 – Greg Loftus @ Border’s Books and Music – Wareham, MA
8/16 – Greg Loftus @ 1Loud Street Music Festival – Southbridge, MA
8/21 – The Mary Celeste & Tucker Riggleman @ Wilson College – Chambersburg, PA
8/22 – Khaos Kloud @ Stonewall’s Pub – Shepherdstown, WV
8/30 – Greg Loftus @ The Hedge House – Plymouth, MA
9/6 – Roma Renegade, Tucker Riggleman & Cait O’Shea @ Jumpin’ Java – Charles Town, WV
9/12 – Roma Renegade & Tucker Riggleman @ Cakes and Such – Inwood, WV
9/24 – Greg Loftus @ Dogfish Bar and Grille – Portland, ME
as all things end, compilation, jude universer, roma renegade, shepherdstown, the demon beat, the resonators, tucker riggleman
In Uncategorized on June 26, 2008 at 8:32 pm
As we here at BIG BULLET begin the process of moving into our new home base and setting up our studio, we can look back and be proud of what we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time already. Being not even 2 months old, BIG BULLET RECORDS has already established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, and we intend to grow and grow and grow.
Once we become settled into our new house and have everything up and running, we can begin to really flourish. We will begin work on our very first BIG BULLET RECORDS Compilation CD, which we will use as a strong promotional tool to spread the word about both BBR and our wonderful artists. Work has also begun on compiling over a year’s worth (and still growing) of video footage into a snazzy DVD Compilation. Work will also begin on Jude Universer’s long awaited full-band record, the debut album from The Resonators, the debut album from Tucker Riggleman, and a brand new full-length from The Demon Beat.
These are just a few of the things we have in store for your patient ears, eyes, and hearts.
Once the early Fall comes around, we will be orchestrating and promoting huge CD release shows for the new E.P. from The Demon Beat, the debut album from As All Things End, as well as Roma Renegade’s debut full-length. Combine all of this with numerous shows in the Shepherdstown area as well as the rest of the East Coast, and it’s easy to see that we have our hands full, but hey, we like it that way.
At this time we’d like to introduce some new blood that has recently joined up with the BIG BULLET RECORDS family:
Lynn Kemper – Graphic Artist
Rachel Molenda – Photography
As well as many other people who have offered their promotional skills such as Angie, Jeff, Jerry and Charles.
Our extreme thanks goes out to any and all of you who have had kind words to say or offered your services in any way possible.
Stay true, and thank you…seriously,
BBR
greg loftus, no taking prisoners tonight, saff studios, the demon beat
In Uncategorized on June 3, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Things are certainly heating up here at the BIG BULLET RECORDS camp.
There are plenty of upcoming shows going on right now, including a tour by Greg Loftus, so be sure to check those out if you happen to be in the area.
As far as records go, you can still order “No Taking Prisoners Tonight” by Greg Loftus. The new E.P. from The Demon Beat is getting the final mastering treatment from Saff Studios in Chicago, so expect a late summer/early fall release date.
Things are slow but steady right now, but by the end of the summer we will have our studio set up as well as a permanent home base of operations.
Keep listening and stay true,
BBR Management
the dreadful horoscope
In Uncategorized on May 7, 2008 at 11:43 pm
The Dreadful Horoscope
Armed with a resonator guitar and haunting vocals, The Dreadful Horoscope may just be the cure-all folk remedy for an effectively messed up world.
Boasting an arsenal of darkly imagined songs, The Dreadful Horoscope mixes lofty folk sensibilities with stark political commentary. Being a West Virginia native (just like BIG BULLET RECORDS) has obviously inspired TDH to write intensely articulated lyrical protests against Mountain Top Removal, which is a serious issue throughout Appalachia in general, not just West Virginia. But enough political ranting from us, TDH does a much better job, while putting it to great music in the process.
hip-hop, khaos kloud, the wailers
In Uncategorized on May 7, 2008 at 2:27 am
Khaos Kloud
The truth is, most hip-hop and rap takes itself too seriously these days. People rapping about the streets and East Coast vs. West Coast – all of it comes across too harsh.
But don’t worry, Khaos Kloud has swooped in like a vivacious falcon. A hip-hop falcon. With a violent craving for fast food.
The boys of Khaos Kloud (Juice Chill, Piece Frawg, Big Kitten, Trigger Pappy and the Rhyme-a-cologist) haven’t been around for too long, but their foray into the music world has been making heads spin like clockwork.
Not only do they create their beats from scratch, but they incorporate live guitar, bass, and synth into their performances. In what was considered only their second ever official show, Khaos Kloud had the opportunity to open for legendary reggae band The Wailers. The response was overwhelming as the band’s performance became a theatrical event involving aliens, dance contests, and intergalactic robots.
Keep a look out for these hip vocabulary slayers as they plan to release their record “Smoove” in the coming year.
greg loftus
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 2:20 am
Greg Loftus
Displaying the fine craftsmanship of alt-country songwriting, Loftus delivers something that sounds as American as any Springsteen album you’ve ever heard, while bringing something entirely its own to the table. Picture the lyrical prowess of Cory Branan infused with the raw energy and punk sensibility of bands like Lucero and Drag The River.
“No Taking Prisoners Tonight” is an incredibly solid debut effort that is sure to turn heads in the alt-country/folk scene. The full band arrangements allow Greg’s acoustic driven songs to flourish into dirty rocking romps that would fit in at any rowdy country bar.
Order “No Taking Prisoners Tonight” right HERE!
as all things end, metal
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 2:11 am
As All Things End
What happens when a bunch of metal kids watch too many zombie movies and buy really loud amps? The answer to that ridiculous question is As All Things End.
These metal-obsessed intellectuals may be just beginning, but they are no amateurs. The drums sound like an air strike during a thunderstorm, the bass paces along like a freight train with a bomb strapped to it, and the guitars shred and squeal like a metalhead zombie on speed.
Exaggerated? Maybe a little. Awesome? Absolutely.
As All Things End incorporate traditional metal rippage with catchy as hell riffs and harmonies. When we say the harmonies are sweet, we mean the harmonies are SWEET. If you are a fan of metal, hardcore or volume in general, do yourself a favor and go see AATE in concert.
Dethklok wishes they were this band.
cait o'shea
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 2:02 am
Cait O’Shea
Miss O’Shea might be young, but she writes with the confidence and literacy of someone in their late 20’s. Her songs scream folk minimalism, yet her lyrics are rich with intelligent metaphors and situations.
Cait O’Shea is a girl with a guitar (and sometimes uke or keys) who writes good songs, and she aims to keep it that way.
jude universer
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 1:51 am
Jude Universer
Jude Universer is the definition of musical originality. With timeless pop sensibility and a deadly predilection for synth lines, Universer has quietly released several underground gems throughout the years. His background can become a bit complicated however, so I’ll let him do the talking:
My story’s a long one.
Pull up a chair.
I was born in 1972, but not the year with which most of you are familiar. You see, I am from what scientists call an “alternate dimension.” To put it in more simplistic terms, my timeline railroad runs parallel to yours.
That is to say, RAN parallel.
Here’s the deal. I was/am an officer of the law…and a damn good one! Never lost a perp. Nevertheless, yours truly was successfully existing in “alternate” 1994 when I was assigned a special top-secret operation. Not that any of that matters now. So, I’ll let you in on the secret.
I was sent back in time to the middle ages. This is where things get complicated. In being transported through the paper-thin fabric of space and time, I was subsequently dropped into the middle ages…of a DIFFERENT timeline [i.e.- yours]
Now, my mission was to stop an evil dragon from destroying a distant ancestor of mine who happened to be a princess, in her prime. No problem there. Mission accomplished. However, due to technical difficulties, I am now stuck in the alternate [your] timeline.
Armed with only a Stratocaster that is equipped to shoot photon lasers and a large-supply of immortality pills, I have been forced to rock my way through the ages, passed 1994, into what is now 2008…YOUR time.
I’ve seen a lot. I’ve done A LOT more. I’ve been here, there, and everywhere. I’ve toured with the greatest, partied with the best. I’ve heard it all. Law enforcement is my life, but Rock & Roll is my only love. And she’s a tough bride to bear, believe me.
Now, all I have are the recordings I’ve done, and I figure there’s no better time to share them than the present [future].
the mary celeste
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 1:44 am
The Mary Celeste
Singer-songwriter Paul Kessler has some shit to get off of his chest – and thanks to lead guitarist Brian Scott, he is able to do just that.
Paul’s passionate song-writing is virtually unparalleled these days. He is that kind of musician who makes every single hair on your body stand on end when he sings. Kessler’s heart-wrenching delivery is matched in intensity only by the lead skills of guitarist Brian Scott. Scott is one of those guitarists who can take a great song and make it an exceptional song. His fluent picking and uncanny sense of melody allow Kessler’s songs to flourish.
The Mary Celeste represent the ideal musical pairing: a gifted song-writer who sings with every ounce of his being, and a unique lead guitarist who gives those songs the breath and texture that they need to come alive.
the lacara crash, the resonators
In Artists on May 5, 2008 at 1:34 am
The Resonators
After the smoke stirred up by The LaCara Crash had settled, Andrew LaCara was left standing with his Telecaster firmly in hand.
Using this and many other interesting tools (including a drum machine operator by the name of Jude Universer), Andrew began crafting another round of blisteringly infectious rock songs. Whereas The LaCara Crash delved into conceptual pop/rock mastery, The Resonators have dedicated themselves to unrelenting overdrive and hooks of Weezer-esque stature.
Andrew made us think with The LaCara Crash, and now he just wants to make us dance. A lot.
the demon beat
In Artists on May 4, 2008 at 10:55 pm
The Demon Beat
From deep between the hushed hilltops of West Virginia, comes a rag-tag trio of sharply dressed men with a predilection for volume and a passion for Rock & Roll. The Demon Beat have been busy making craters in local bars, clubs, and basements- blowing minds and resurrecting a brand of musical honesty and aural aggression that has lain dormant for decades. “I thought people forgot how to play Rock & Roll.” -a sound guy at a barn (in reference to the Demon Beat’s performance.) The Demon Beat deliver a refreshingly taut mix of Jordan Hudkins’ boisterous rhythms, the tenacious assault of Tucker Riggleman’s gut-pummeling basslines, and the scathingly acerbic, yet thick and mellow guitar work of Adam Meisterhans- who delivers his vocals with the dry wit and literary prowess of a second-year English studies drop-out.
Photo: Matt Embrey
