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February 23rd, 2021

2/23/2021

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MARY OCHER "Moop: A Mary Ocher comic by 23 artists" BOOK

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NEW MARY OCHER BOOK ADDED TO THE DISTRO!

MOOP! is a fabulous collection of autobiographical comic strips from Mary's life by 23 international artists, illustrators and comic book authors (including John-Ross Boyce of the Funny Uncles, Klaus Cornfield, Nina Buchner and Henna Räsänen). Edited and colored by Tom Plate.

The collection features an array of well known characters, incidents from the road, recording and the life of the musician as a whole.

MOOP! is hand-printed in riso by Colorama press Berlin and published by the Underground Institute (UI 004). First edition of 300.

Related Records is the only place in the USA that has copies right now and I only got 9 copies! So pick this up!
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​I finally made a best of 2020 mix CD. I have been including them in orders made through the website or bandcamp. I made 20 copies 2 weeks ago and I still have a handful left. This week will probably be your last chance to get a copy. I keep meaning to write a blog about it, but don't know when I will actually make time to do it. I still haven't made a blog post about last year. YIKES!.

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February 14th, 2021

2/14/2021

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​Hey! I got 2 things to let you all know about.

#1 - Related Records is on TikTok now!
After a couple years of trying something new, I have finally been talked into trying this platform and already I gotta say, I love it! I will be sharing short stories, info about Related Records artists and releases and this is probably where I will be sharing my FREE IDEAS from now on. (If you are not familiar, FREE IDEAS are something I share sporadically on the Related Records Instagram Stories, these are ideas that I think are alright, but know I will most likely never follow through on, so they are FREE for you to use, i do not need or even want credit)

#2 - It's ARIZONA's 109th birthday today!
You may be wondering, why this is worth sharing and its because, Related Records is based out of AZ & I personally have a real love/hate relationship with the 48th state. On one hand it is very easy & fun & inspiring to create art here. On the other hand it's full of angry white people & run by people who REALLY do not give a shit about it's citizens & especially during this pandemic I am constantly reminded of that & it makes me depressed. BUT there are a lot of amazing artists here including 14 out of the 27 artists on the RR restor..So I'm doing a sale on all ARIZONA based artists merchandise in the Online Store. This is not limited to the stuff put out by Related Records, it also includes stuff in the Distro, dig through there and get some stuff for cheap.
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35% OFF

CODE: ARIZONA35
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October 18th, 2020

10/18/2020

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UNLIMITED SEMIOSIS VOLUME 2

It has been almost a whole year since the last FREE digital Related Records compilation, This one is pretty fun, especially for you artists who are needing an excuse to make music again while in isolation. I made an FAQ page all about this one, including info on how to contribute.
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SALE TIME!

I should *fingers crossed* be getting the new Treasure Mammal "Grammy Nominated" LP in the mail in the next week or two. And that also means I need to make room for all these LP's in my tiny office. So I am offering 3 different sales for Vinyl, Tapes and CD's. You buy 1 item for $10.99 (or $20.99 if its a vinyl) and I throw in 3 extra records from the Related Records Catalog+Distro for free. These will be curated based on whatever you pick. PLUS will I throw in extras like stickers and download cards...etc

Buy 1 get 3 for $10.99 TAPES

Only a few left!

Buy 1 get 3 for $10.99 CD's

Only a few left!

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September 18th, 2020

9/18/2020

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I've got bad news and i've got some good news regarding the new Treasure Mammal LP "Grammy Nominated"

BAD NEWS - Due to some hiccups with the pressing plant, the release date for this record has been pushed back to November 7th which is also the 17 year anniversary for the Treasure Mammal music and performance project.

GOOD NEWS - We released a new song from the album for you to stream, its called "Team Work" and it was co-written by Owen Evans who you will know from the indie pop bands ROAR and Asleep In The Sea (who our sub label "Heirloom Records" just did a digital release of their album Avenue).

Anyway, check it out. Its a fun inspirational song that hopefully makes your day a little better. Make sure to get your pre-orders in, those will be shipped out as soon as the records arrive in my custody (which should be mid-October) The Gold version that comes with a cassingle of "Online Dating" is running low, so pick those up ASAP​.
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The Slugs "Don't Touch Me, I'm Too Slimy!" has gotten some great reviews recently from Maximum Rock N' Roll and Yellow Green Red. Plus WFMU has been playing songs from this 7" in heavy rotation since it's release last month! I'm really proud of them and thankful for the good press and for all of you who have downloaded and purchased the album over the past few weeks. And if you haven't heard it yet, you're missing out.
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"Worn Out" Mix Tape
A couple weeks ago I ruined two of my favorite pairs of pants and rather than throw them away I decided to make mix tapes with them. “Worn Out” is a mix tape made up of songs that have made a big impact on me, that have also come out over the last 2 years. Mix tapes range from 50ish to 60ish minutes and come in random colored cassette shells. Every mix at least features songs from Whitmore Thomas, Clipping, Special Interest, The Ex-Bats, Sailor Poon, Bruce Lee Band, Jeffrey Lewis, Crush Material, Barry, The Slugs, Yairms, Mooey Moobau, Jpegmafia and Kitten Forever most also features at least 7+ more songs. Anyway, it’s a fun mix. If you live in the USA it’s only $5, $12 if you live anywhere else. That includes shipping. It pretty much just covers the cost for everything. Not looking to profit off this, just spread some joy, help the post office a little bit and not let things go to waste.If you want a copy, you can DM @related_records on Instagram. Venmo @relatedrecords or PayPal paypal.me/RelatedRecords and in case you were wondering...
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Red = Big Bud Press work pants (purchased in 2018)
Black = Levis Slim Fit Jeans (purchased in 2015)
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September 04th, 2020

9/4/2020

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BANDCAMP DAY IS HERE AGAIN!

100% of the sales from downloads on the Related Records Bandcamp page this weekend will be going towards Mutual Aid PHX. If you would just like to donate, I am doing a costco run for supplies on Saturday or Sunday, so you can send donations here this weekend and know that's where the money is going, I will show my reciepts on the Related Records Instagram stories. There is also still "Heat Is Murder" shirts available in sizes Small-3XL and all the money from these shirts goes towards this cause as well. Last month, I did a run & raised close to $500.
Artist bandcamp pages on Related Records
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Alhhla
Basement
Dinosaur Love
The Doyenne
Drunk & Horny
Fathers Day
The Freaks of Nature
The Funny Uncles​
Hi My Name Is Ryan
Human Behavior
James Kochalka Superstar
Mia Loucks
Mooey Moobau
Mooseknuckle Sandwich
Mary Ocher
The Pooches
Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Serene Dominic
The Slugs
Space Alien Donald
Jaime J. Soto
Treasure Mammal
Turqouiz Noiz
Yairms

​and don't forget...

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August 27th, 2020

8/27/2020

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HERE COME THE SLUGS!!

I am so excited to announce officially that the newest artist to join Related Records is The Slugs from the UK! I first heard this group last November, I saw a video of them screaming "GIVE US! GIVE US YOUR SLUG MONEY!" for 15 seconds and was hooked! I followed them on Instagram, downloaded all their music on Bandcamp and after listening to all 3 EP's I sent them a message saying I want to release their music for them. By January, I had paid for their 2nd EP "Don't Touch Me, I'm too Slimy!" to be pressed as a 7". This was supposed to be ready to go by April, but because of COVID it wasn't ready until August. BUT THAT'S OKAY! it's finally here! ​
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The Slugs are planning on doing a Q+A tomorrow (8/28 at 9PM in the UK / 1PM Pacific Coast) on the Related Records instagram and then sometime next week they will be reunited for the first time in months and will be live streaming a special performance. If you live in Europe, I suggest purchasing the 7" directly from them on their bandcamp page.
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July 24th, 2020

7/24/2020

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NEW HI MY NAME IS RYAN ALBUM

HI MY NAME IS RYAN "I FEEL LIKE CRYING" CD

$5.99

HI MY NAME IS RYAN "I FEEL LIKE CRYING" TAPE

$5.99
Hey it's me, Ryan, I got a new album and its official release date is today, but if you pre-ordered one, you probably already got it because I have been mailing them out as soon as I got them. Anyway, this is a follow up to my last album "Honestly" and I think its just as good as that one. It's got a couple stories, some old songs, a couple covers and a magic trick. On Friday I am going to be live streaming a performance around 5:30pm (Pacific Coast time) on the Related Records instagram​. I wanted to organize a whole live streaming album release show but I think It's just gonna be me.
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July 21st, 2020

7/21/2020

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NEW SHIRT FOR A GOOD CAUSE!!

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All sales from this shirt will go towards supplies that will be donated to the PHX Mutual Aid Solidarity Network. which is an all-volunteer grassroots group operating in Phoenix, AZ. They are prioritizing folks who are sick, disabled, quarantined without pay, elderly, undocumented, queer, Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color. This group does not accept cash donations.​

This group is doing a lot of work with the homeless population in Phoenix right now and in case you are not aware, the city of Phoenix has very few shade structures and is forcing this community to set up camp in vacant parking lots in the middle of summer, the average temperature in Phoenix between the months of May-October is 102.
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Shirts were designed and paid for by @later_operator
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June 11th, 2020

6/11/2020

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Related Records is participating in a big ol' Raffle for Black Visions Collective ⬅️ each entry ticket is $10 ️ 100% of all of the funds will be donated to them and Later Operator will cover the cost for shipping and any associated fees. The raffle is separated into 3 different lots featuring jewelry from Blush Daisy, Emily Hess,  Crypt Fairy, Seven Sorrows, Natazianatazia, Milagros Collective, Marmalade, Cotte De Mailles Chainmail and Later Operator PLUS artwork and journals from Your Friend Scout. We are donating Turqouiz Noiz "Pray For Rain" LP (Green Splatter vinyl), Mooseknuckle Sandwich "Pen15 Club" Cassette, Mia Loucks "Old" Cassette and the Jaime J. Soto/The Doyenne split 7" - These bundles include everything pictured. ➡️ One winner for each bundle will be randomly chosen on Saturday 6/13 @ 10pm PST. Open to US & International! 
Click Here to Enter!
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June 07th, 2020

6/7/2020

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fathers day sale!!

Fathers Day photo by Dave Driscoll

75% OFF ALL FATHERS DAY RELATED MERCHANDISE UNTIL JUNE 21ST, 2020 USE THE CODE: FD2020

Fathers Day related merchandise is selling quickly. Already sold out of the "Van Jamz" tape, the "Disneyworld" 7" and "Dad Music for Dad People" shirts in multiple sizes. ​
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May 04th, 2020

5/4/2020

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Hi My Name Is Ryan is going on tour... kinda

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Back in December I requested the first two weeks of May off from my day job so Hi My Name Is Ryan could go on a little West Coast tour. Obviously that’s not happening now, so I am experimenting with a digital live-stream European tour with my friends from all over the world* Each show will start at 8pm CET (Central European Time) that is about 11AM on the west coast of the US and a few hours later if you’re in a different part of the US. This is also maybe an hour later if you are somewhere else in Europe. Time Zones are confusing so I’ll leave it up to you to figure it out for yourself.
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Click here for more info on the different shows, the artists playing them and how to support them.

*=USA and Europe
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May 01st, 2020

5/1/2020

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Today is Bandcamp Day!

On March 20, 2020, Bandcamp waived their revenue share in order to help artists and labels impacted by the pandemic. The Bandcamp community showed up in a massive way, spending $4.3 million on music and merch—15x the amount of a normal Friday— helping artists cover rents, mortgages, groceries, medications, and so much more. It was truly inspiring.
But the pandemic and its impact on the music community aren’t over, so today, as well as on June 5, and July 3 (the first Friday of each month), Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share for all sales on the platform, from midnight to midnight PDT on each day.

​If you wanna help...

Check out the following links and buy something today.

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March 20th, 2020

3/20/2020

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ARE YOU SELF ISOLATING?
ARE YOU FEELING ANXIOUS?
​DO YOU MISS SEEING LIVE MUSIC WITH YOUR FRIENDS?

​Well, I am really sad that I can't leave the house to go to shows anymore. So I organized an Instagram Live-streaming event with some of the Related Records roster to all perform and that way we can all have something to look forward to this weekend.
Artists and set times in descending order
7:00pn PST / 10:00pm EST - Treasure Mammal [@treasuremammal]
6:30pm PST / 9:30pm EST - Andy Parada of Human Behavior [@andy_____parada]
6:00pm PST / 9:00pm EST - Yairms [@yairmstagram]
5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST - AlhhlA [@alhhla]
5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST - The Doyénne [@the_doyenne]
4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST - Dinosaur Love [@dinosaurlovephx]
4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST - Hi My Name Is Ryan [@related_records]

If you want to donate to the bands performing we are accepting donations here

ALL AGES WELCOME
NO NEED TO ASK A PUNK
STAY HOME and ENJOY!

​HEY REMEMBER THESE?!

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In case you havent been following the stories on the Related Records instagram... There was some issues when screen printing these and only about half the orders were able to get sent out. I had to order new shirts/sweaters to replace the ones I fucked up. I was planning on screen printing them last week but then this Coronavirus shit started getting REAL SCARY and now everyone is isolating themselves (myself included, because of my terrible immune system) So I wont be able to finish these until its safe enough for me to do normal things again. I feel awful and will give refunds to anyone who wants one. OR you can wait > I screen print the new shirt/sweater ASAP and throw in a TON of extra merchandise for free. I am thinking like an extra $50-$60 worth of merch for being patient and understanding. Let me know. ​

​ANYWAY...

I put all the fuck up shirts/sweaters online for people to purchase if they want. They are priced at cost pretty much. $5.99 for shirts and $10.99 for sweaters, plus shipping.

Related Records Logo Pullover Sweater

$12.99

Sold out

Related Records Logo T-Shirt

$9.99
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February 06th, 2020

2/6/2020

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NEW IN THE SHOP!

Related Records Logo T-Shirt

$9.99
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JAIME J. SOTO // THE Doyénne "SPLIT" 7" VINYL

$7.99
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MOOEY MOOBAU "powder, and all that store-bought hair"

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IF YOU LIVE IN AZ

Check out these upcoming shows... click the posters for more info
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WE ARE ALSO GOING TO BE AT THIS MONTHS BLACK MARKET EVENT AT DARK HALL COFFEE

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Sunday, February 16 from 10am - 2pm join us for the next Black Market at Dark Hall Coffee !

Bring your pup for <<FREE>> on-site dog nail trims courtesy of Untamed Pet!

NEW THIS MONTH: 25 vendors ranging from living plants to vintage clothing to fruity botanical drink mixers!

Vendors include:
Black Amethyst, Nancy's Plantys, Disco Babushka, Later Operator, Shrubwell Mixers, Vintage & Recycled Whatnots, Secret Squirrel CBD, The Hoot & Owl, Andria's Tienda, Little Spooky Studio, Lois and Leroy, Stelae Jewelry, Gilded Sun Studio, Dainty Works Jewelry, Carved with Light, Porcelain Wick, Related Records, Moon Goddess Market, Untamed Pet, Kei Collective, Crisp US Thrift and Wicker Goddess!

This event features the organization Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro!

Special guest DJ J-ME LEE!

Let us know in the comments if you’re joining us and please tag your friends that may be interested. We’ll see ya' there!
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December 04th, 2019

12/4/2019

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Related Records is having a

BIG DUMB SALE!

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30% off

CODE: GIMME30
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From now until December 16th 30% off everything in the online store with the code GIMME30 and 30% off everything on our depop account
+ A FREE COPY OF DRUNK & HORNY "SONGS IN THE KEY OF STINK" 7" FOR EVERY ORDER $5+!
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December 03rd, 2019

12/3/2019

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Mary Ocher "Faust Sessions..." Cassette has been re-issued for the 3rd time! 

Faust Studio Sessions and Other Recordings
Faust Studio Sessions and Other Recordings
Faust Studio Sessions and Other Recordings
Faust Studio Sessions and Other Recordings
Third pressing comes on gold cassette shells with Red Norelco cases. Limited edition of 100 made.
Click here to buy one now!
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September 01st, 2019

9/1/2019

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Drunk & Horny "Songs in the key of stink" 7" turns 5!

August 31st marks 5 years since this 7" was released. Featuring original artwork by the late David Bessent (R.I.P.), The 5 and final version of this stinky EP (that has been played multiple times on The Dr. Demento Radio Show) is the special "Fucked Up" edition. 100 copies were given away in RSD grab bags for Stinkweeds last year and the remaining 35 copies are on sale in our store for $6.99

Mooey Moobau / Hi My Name Is Ryan "Live at the Human Behavior House" split Cassette

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The new split cassette by these artists is available for pre-order and download on bandcamp. You can also get it as a bundled discount rate if you Pre-order it with the new Mooey Moobau Single Sided LP that should be out soon too!

Yairms tour and new album!

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Upcoming Fall tour dates
10/09 - Worcester, CT
10/10 - TBA
10/11 - Manchester, NH
*10/12 - Springfield, MA
*10/13 - Philadelphia, PA
*10/14 - Baltimore, MD (help)
*10/15 - Washington, DC (help)
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10/16 - Durham, NC
*10/17 - Winston Salem, NC
*10/18 - Charlotte, NC (help)
*10/19 - Atlanta, GA
*10/20 - Ashbille, TN
10/21 - Greensboro, NC
10/22 - Raleigh, NC
10/23 - Baltimore, MD (help)
10/24 - Jersey, NY (help)
10/25 - Brooklyn, NY
* = w/Hi My Name Is Ryan
If you can help please with any of the dates where they need help please reach out to Jeremy (yairmsmusic@gmail.com) or Max (goingtozanzibar@gmail.com)
New Yairms album "Hope's Stable" is available for pre-order on bandcamp. You can also hear/download one of the songs from the album. Limited edition of 100 on Bright Yellow Cassettes/Black Cases. They will be available on this upcoming tour.
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July 15th, 2019

7/15/2019

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PRE-ORDER FOR THE NEW MOOEY MOOBAU LP HAS BEGUN!

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This is a limited edition single sided LP from legendary experimental, avant-garde, jazz and spoken word artist Joseph Tepperman (aka Mooey Moobau.) Only 300 copies will be pressed. We are offering pre-orders the chance to include one of his out of print CD's for only $3 and they can also include a copy of the new live split cassette with Hi My Name Is Ryan for an additional $5. The LP (and the soon to be released split cassette) will also include bandcamp digital download links.

​We expect the album to be released at the end of October/early November, But if you are one of the Pre-Orders, you will get the LP the same week its gets into our hands from the pressing plant which should be in September!
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MOOEY MOOBAU // HI MY NAME IS RYAN "live @the Human Behavior house 07/01/2018" Cassette

"This tape was recorded live, in the living room, at the home of our friend and label mate Andres Parada from the band Human Behavior in front of roughly 30 strangers and friends. It was the first night of a 4 day tour the two of us did and it was honestly the best show of them all." Comes out next month! You can stream 2 songs from each artist now at the related records bandcamp page.
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July 01st, 2019

7/1/2019

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Finally finished the first (of hopefully many) digital compilations that pay tribute to a specific region and decade. The songs that are covered and re-imagined on here are really cool and (like every other compilation we put out) includes a wide variety of genres. Artwork by Later Operator.
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June 01st, 2019

6/1/2019

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FATHERS DAY SALE!!

Douglas Patton screaming at two young fans in 2009
Douglas Patton screaming at two young fans in 2009

75% OFF CODE: FATHERSDAY2019

This year marks 15 years since Fathers Day started! They may not be active anymore but their music lives on in angry people everywhere! To celebrate we are offering the biggest discount we have ever done (or probably ever will do to be honest because we are losing money on this deal.) 75% OFF ALL FATHERS DAY AND FATHERS DAY RELATED PROJECTS IN THE STORE! This includes Drunk & Horny and Hi My Name Is Ryan merchandise as well as compilations these bands are featured on! THIS SALE IS SO STUPID! I AM HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS AS I TYPE THIS!!!

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April 29th, 2019

4/29/2019

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1970s U.K. Compilation

Almost a year ago, I had the idea to do a compilation of songs from 1970s U.K. artists and I now that I have a grip of songs from friends and it is now looking more like a reality, I am finally putting some energy into this project. So far we have covers of the following artists: The Specials, T-Rex, David Bowie, Crass and Roxy Music. But there are so many other amazing artists to pay tribute to from this period of time and I want to hear them.
If you are interested in contributing something to this compilation, send your submissions or questions to majestic.ryan@gmail.com
The deadline is going to be June 23rd-ish and it will be released digitally for free on our bandcamp.

More info can be found on this Facebook Event Page


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April 12th, 2019

4/12/2019

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cd & cassette sale!!

Buy 1 get 3 for $10.99 TAPES

$10.99

Only a few left!

buy now

Buy 1 get 3 for $10.99 CD's

$10.99

Only a few left!

buy now
I need to clear some room in the office. So you select 1 tape (or CD) for $8.99 and I am going to through in 2 more tapes  (or CDs) from our catalog for free. (Plus, like all other orders from Related Records we throw in free download cards, buttons, random photos, old show flyers and other cool shit)

we are on depop now!

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It's my new favorite app on my phone. I am going to be listing clothes and other non-media band merchandise here every day. Follow us!​
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For the past couple of months Related Records has been selling and playing records at the Black Market (located at Dark Hall Coffee​ in Phoenix) I feel bad that, I haven't really posted about it outside of Instagram until this newsletter. It rules, 10-12 vendors curated by people I adore and a portion of all the sales always go to benefit a different animal shelter, PLUS Dark Hall Coffee is the coolest coffee shop in AZ with the best desserts. If any of this sounds good to you, you should go. I think starting in May it's going to be happening at night too! Which should be pretty weird/great!
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January 19th, 2019

1/19/2019

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DINOSAUR LOVE

"Dinosaurs Have Feelings Too" is finally here!
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Dinosaur Love is the solo project of Peter Kulikowski . I first saw him perform these adorable Dinosaur Songs when he was 19 years old and just out of Art School. I thought “this kid is going to grow out of this and that’s a real shame” So I put out his first album “Dinosaurs Attack!” the next year thinking that would probably be the end of it. But that was definitely not the case, the same year he recorded and released a Christmas album “Have a Dino Christmas” and then the following year wrote a brand new dinosaur song each week for an entire year. You can see and hear these songs on his bandcamp, some of them are mind meltingly bad as you can imagine but others are so smart and clever. Then in 2017 Related Records released is extremely complicated concept album “The Gospel” songs about the Illuminati hiding dinosaurs from us, Jesus was a dinosaur, dinosaurs fought in World War 2… lots of conspiracy theories and religious shit going on, on that album. “Dinosaurs Have Feelings Too” is a much simpler, catchier take on songs about dinosaurs, obvious influences from Brian Wilson and early Flaming Lips. Pretty much all love songs on this album and I am sure is going to be a hit this Valentine’s Day.
Limited edition cassette. (50 blue / 50 pink)
Official Release Date: 02/14/2019

PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW!

Dinosaur Love February Trunk Space Residency!

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January 11th, 2019

1/11/2019

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BEST OF 2018 MIX CD

The first 10 orders from the Related Records catalog placed this year will receive a physical copy of this mix CD in their order. Click here to shop.
Dr. Demento

BRAK

"INSTITUTIONALIZED"

Dr. Demento Covered In Punk– Demented Punk Records​
The first new and exciting thing I heard in 2018 was this Dr. Demento compilation featuring songs from a lot of my favorite bands (Quintron & Miss Pussycat, James Kochalka, The Dead Milkmen, Nobunny… just to name a few) and really this whole thing is amazing but this Suicidal Tendencies cover sung by my favorite Space Ghost character is the most memorable.
Discophilia Belgica

l2

"LA GOMME"

Discophilia Belgica – SDBAN
I found out about this compilation from bandcamp, I put it in my wish list and would listen to it all the time. IT took me a while to finally buy it because the label is based out of Germany and shipping is crazy for a 4 LP compilation. But when I finally got it and started to really study it this song stood out the most. It’s so got damn good. Bless the crate digging weirdos that compiled this compilation of bizarre 70s, German disco.
JPEGMAFIA Veteran

JPEGMAFIA

"BABY I’M BLEEDING"

Veteran – Deathbomb Arc
I am really happy Jpegmafia got a lot of attention in 2018 for his album Veteran, it is very much deserved the album is amazing from start to finish. I had mix feelings about having this be the track I selected for this comp but I think its my favorite  so I said “fuck it”
Dr. Demento

DEM CAULDRONZ ​

"FUCK YT AMERIkKKA (featuring THE UHURUVERSE)” 

EP – self released
Dem Cauldronz is the new solo project for Phoenix weirdo Ger Bill. I have been friends with and supported this persons art for a couple years now and their last project was an experimental/banjo/folk project called Trash Mullet. I was booking a show for The Emotron (who also had a great release this year) and I asked Ger Bill if they wanted to do something, they said “I got this new goth trap music thing I’m doing called Dem Cauldronz” and I knew it was going to rule. This shit is aggressive, raw and terrifying. A perfect example of Ger Bill and I am so excited to see new things come from this. If you get a chance to see Dem Cauldronz. DO IT!
Dr. Demento

2 TRAINZ ​

"NEW TRAINZ"

Off Track – self released
2 Trainz is the side project of some of the guys in the band TOSO. I was in charge of finding promoters for this music marathon festival called “The Indie 500” its roughly 100 artists playing 5 songs each in consecutive order. We were assigning blocks of time to different local bands and promoters to curate a 5-10 band lineup and I asked TOSO to take care of finding 5 bands to play starting at midnight and instead the members each formed their own side projects that each wrote and recorded 5-10 song EP’s that were also only released at this show. SO FUCKING COOL! 2 Trainz is my favorite of the TOSO bands. Dig this track, if you want more you will have to reach out to the band.
Dr. Demento

CAROLINE ROSE

"BIKINI"

Loner – New West Records
My friend Alex Benson showed me Caroline Rose last year and I just loved it. After hearing just one song from her I bought her LP. I don’t know much about her though. This album is one of the most listened to albums by my wife and I, we love the entire thing. The music video for this song in particular is amazing and I highly suggest checking it out when you have time.
Dr. Demento

KITTEN FOREVER ​

"FUN FACT"

Semi-Permanent – Rat Queen Records
I booked a show for Kitten Forever on their first tour in 2009 and I loved them. I bought everything they had at the time (which was a CD-R and a 7”) and I listen to them all the time. They don’t tour the west coast a lot though and due to my house flooding I had to miss them the last time they came to town in 2013. They came through in 2018 though as the supporting act for Screaming Females so you know I had to see them. This new album is the tightest thing they have done. I am really proud of them. When the guitar comes in on this song I can’t help but lose my fucking mind.
Dr. Demento

WARM BODIES ​

"I’M A DOG"

Warm Bodies – Erste Theke Tonträger 
Warm Bodies is good . I haven't thought about them for a while and didn’t even know they had a new album until my wife surprised me with a copy of it and said “hey I heard this and thought this is a Ryan band” She rules. This album rules too. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Dr. Demento

FATTY CAKES & THE PUFF PASTRIES ​

"PANIC  ATTACK"

Single – Kerchow Records
One of my favorite shows in 2018 was getting to play with Fatty Cakes & The Puff Pastries. They released a full length album right before the year ended but this is what I heard first.. They are amazing and when I played with them they had a cassette single for their song Panic Attack and it rules! I have listened to it probably 50+ times in the last 6 months.
Dr. Demento

WIMPS

"QUITTER"

Garbage People – Kill Rock Stars
Alright, this new Wimps album got a lot of good press this year and I don’t really get it, because especially when compared to their previous two albums (Repeat & Suitecase) Garbage People falls kinda flat. AND so many of these articles have focused on their song OPP which easily the worst part of the album. I DON’T GET IT! All that being said… This album is still real good and has some of my favorite Wimps songs. MY favorite being this song Quitter. But if you have never heard this band before, do yourself a favor and DON’T START WITH GARBAGE PEOPLE. 
Dr. Demento

TURQOUIZ NOIZ ​

"1984"

Pray For Rain – Related Records
1984 was originally a song used for Rocky Yazzies old band Skinwalkers. I used to lose my shit every time they played it because it is so fun and such an enjoyable song to get wild to. The way Turqouiz Noiz does it is so much fun. I really hope you dig it and buy this LP. A lot of work went into it.
Dr. Demento

EXXXTRA CRISPY ​

"EXXXHAUSTED"

Endlessly Devastating – TV Life Entertainment
This band formed in 2017, released 3 albums between 04/17 and 11/2018, played close to 100 shows all over the state of AZ and then broke up. I already miss them. I have copies of all 3 albums for sale online, If you like this you should pick one up.
Dr. Demento

PLAYBOY MANBABY 

"STRANGE PLASTIC SURGERY"

Lobotomobile – Self Released
This band was hella busy in 2018 too. This song is from one of 2 albums they released in the same year. Both are good. They got a lot of stuff going on in 2019 already. I’m proud of them.
Dr. Demento

THE FREAKS OF NATURE 

"WANT ME!"

Want Me! 7” – Related Records
Released this 7” for the bands European tour last summer. Limited edition of 300. IT rules and we are almost sold out. Click here to buy one.
Dr. Demento

SAN JACINTO DEATH ROW PRISON BAND

"I DON’T LIKE YOU MISTER"

Sing Dark Lullaby – Onus Records
Serene Dominic is one of the worlds most underrated songwriters of all time. Last year he formed a group to play with him called The San Jacinto Death Row Prison Band and then he wrote a musical based around the songs he wrote and was performing with this band. I was in the musical and it was only performed twice but both times it was awful. Except the music. The music is amazing. 
Dr. Demento

JAMES KOCHALKA SUPERSTAR 

"PARKING LOTS AND MOUNTAIN TOPS"

How TO Tie A Tie On The Internet – Self Released
James Kochalka self released a new album this year and it rules. He’s still got it, even if he doesn’t perform live anymore. This is one of his best albums.
Dr. Demento

ESCAPE-ISM ​

"I DON’T KNOW WHERE THOSE WORDS HAVE BEEN"

The Lost Record – Merge Records
The first Escape-ism record that came out in 2017 was one of my favorite and most listened to albums of the year. This one is real good too. But is surprisingly even more empty feeling. When I saw empty feeling that is not meant as a negative statement, in fact that’s part of what is so nice and refreshing about the project.
Dr. Demento

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 

"THE GREATEST"

I Like Fun – Idlewild Recordings
I Like Fun is the first TMBG album in a long time that I have absolutely loved. I consider myself a pretty big fan, but I also know I am one of those obnoxious fans that tends to stick to the albums Pre-Mink Car and that’s pretty much it. While I give everything they do a chance and I do like everything they do to an extent, nothing has had the same feeling as those first 6-7 albums they released. But I like fun does it for me and this song is a great example of that simple, yet brilliant and multi-layered wittiness that made me fall in love with them when I was a child.
Dr. Demento

MIA LOUCKS ​

"old"

Old – Related Records
It was great to release another Mia Loucks album. This is the title track from it. I got nothing else to say except I love it. I love everything she does actually. Click here to buy a copy.
Dr. Demento

2ND GRADE ​

"BAD IDEA"

Wish You Were Here Tour – Sleeper Records
My friend Davin introduced me to this band in October. This album is really great. I don’t really know anything about them. IF you like this song, you will love the entire album, its all great like this.
Dr. Demento

DEAR NORA ​

"WORSHIP THE CACTUS"

Skulls Example – Orindal Records
The new Dear Nora record is really really great, it has an obvious iji vibe to it because Zach Burba recorded/wrote with Katy Davidson on the entire thing. I wish this album got more press. I am mostly just stoked to see Dear Nora be an active project again.
Dr. Demento

STEPHEN STEINBRINK 

"BROKEN DOWN TO DEFEAT AGAIN"

B-Sides & Instrumentals 2012-2017 – Melodic Records
Melodic Records has done a great job with releasing/promoting  Stephen Steinbrinks music for the last couple of years. In 2018 they released his latest full length Utopia Teased which has had great reviews written in pitchfork and other “important” magazines…etc  But this digital b-sides release got very little attention and it has some of the most beautiful songs Stephen has done in my opinion. This track in particular is a perfect example of it. If you happened to miss this release go to bandcamp now and download it.
Dr. Demento

U.S. HIGHBALL ​

"ROPPONGI HILLS, ON THE ROOF"

Think Again – Fuzzkill Records / Lame-O Records
Calvin and James from The Pooches told me at the beginning of the year that they had a new project they were really excited about called U.S. HIGHBALL and sent me the songs that would end up being released on this 7”/cassette on Lame-O/Fuzzkill Records. It’s great. Everything these boys do is awesome. I wish we lived in the same city because I wanna be their best friends.
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November 19th, 2018

11/19/2018

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New release for a new band! TAURUS DADDIES is a collaboration made up of two of my favorite people. AAGGAA (aka Treasure Mammal) and ALHHLA (aka my boi andy from the wizards of time/Yairms and producer of multiple Drunk & Horny albums). This album is being released on a limited edition CDR like its 2004. Limited run of 50. Album release is November 27th with Emotron, Non Grata and another new AZ weirdo project Dem Cauldronz at Cardiff Giant Tattoo
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Artwork by ALHHLA
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Flyer by Sonny Stinger
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