If And Only If

From the ashes of the notorious Florida hardcore bands Madison and Carlisle (which also featured members of As Friends Rust and Reversal of Man), guitarist/vocalist Joe Enos moved north to the wastelands of Detroit. He released a limited 4-song All Green Lights CD EP on Handstand before teaming up with the members of what would be IN ARCADIA. If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It is their first full-length as a full band. It’s c. Joe’s soaring guitars are both powerful and pretty, while his vocals range from uplifting harmonies to harsh wounded-animal screams. Blake Thomas provides the rhythm section, effortless delivering drum beats with guts and groove, while Corey Gass’s pulsating bass lines catch you right in the throat. IN ARCADIA are driving, melodic, and most of all moving. This album features nine songs and clocks in at just under 33 minutes.

Domino, Motherfucker

This NY/NJ-based powerhouse’s sound lies somewhere between Black Flag and Hot Snakes, with a touch of DC influence. A heavy riff-storm of guitars mixed with pulsating bass lines, thunderous drumming, and burly vocals. Members have done time in a slew of bands, including Books Lie, Off Minor, Saetia, The Fiction, Yum Yum Tree, and Excitebike.

Animals

Golden Flow

Burn Pile

Temporary Refund Adjustment

Drop Dead City

Schadenfreude

Fatalists

Cop Out

Quiet Down

Handstand Records is an independent DIY record label from Brooklyn, New York run by Will Cole. Originally just a distributor, Handstand became an official record label in 2000. It always has and always will be an independent label that emphasizes art over business and community over commodity.

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