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From wimps' sophomore album 'Suitcase'
Available for preorder on LP, CS, CD, and even MP3 at www.killrockstars.com/suitcase

Buy "Suitcase"

Wimps - Take It As It Comes

The title track from wimps' sophomore album 'Suitcase'
Available for preorder on LP, CS, CD, and even MP3 at www.killrockstars.com/suitcase

Wimps - Suitcase

From Delta 5's 'Singles and Sessions 1979-81'
Available at https://delta5.bandcamp.com/

Delta 5 - Mind Your Own Business

"Go Home" is from the Summer Cannibals album 'Full Of It', available May 27th, 2016.

Pre-order at www.killrockstars.com/fullofit

Kill Rock Stars is excited to announce the latest addition to their roster: Portland’s own Summer Cannibals. The brilliant rock band is set to release their third full ­length album Full of It on May 2016.
Led by guitarist/vocalist Jessica Boudreaux, the Cannibals initially cut their teeth on the local circuit, sharing the stage and receiving encouragement from peers such as The Thermals. Along the way, they released a pair of fantastic full­lengths ­­ 2013’s No Makeup and 2015’s Show Us Your Mind — on their own label, New Moss Records. Show Us Your Mind was recorded by legendary NW engineer Larry Crane and was recently named one of the best of 2015 by Sound Opinions co­-host Jim DeRogatis. The band has since spent an unhealthy amount of time on the road, earning accolades and adding plenty of fresh converts to their highly­ charged, no frills attack.
It seems only logical that when the band decided to sign to a label, they chose a label like Kill Rock Stars, which has a long history of putting out fearless, female­ fronted bands like Bikini Kill and Sleater­Kinney. “Summer Cannibals take us back to our roots,” says KRS President Portia Sabin. “Jessica is a great songwriter and the band is super exciting live, it’s a perfect fit.”
The new album Full Of It is the band’s defining statement to date. Recorded at the amazing analog recording studio The Dock with producer Chris Woodhouse (Thee Oh Sees, Wild Flag), the LP is one of those massive leaps forward that every band hopes to achieve at least once in their career. Aided by a new powerhouse rhythm section of drummer Devon Shirley and bassist Jenny Logan and guitarist Marc Swart, the 11 songs spark with that perfect mix of snotty attitude, unbounded energy, and window rattling volume.
For their part, the four musicians keep their collective foot on the gas pedal, roaring through tunes like the jagged, screaming title track and the shouting, fist pumping drive of “Just A Little Bit.” But they’re savvy and talented enough to ease up when it counts. Just listen for those sweet melodies carrying “Say My Name” along or the pair of simmering tunes that close out the album: “Fall In” and “Simple Life.” The whole thing is done and dusted in about 35 minutes. Just enough time to catch your breath and drop the needle on side A again

Summer Cannibals - Go Home


Led by guitarist/vocalist Jessica Boudreaux and aided by the rhythm section of drummer Devon Shirley, bassist Jenny Logan, Summer Cannibals have that perfect mix of snotty attitude, unbounded energy, and window rattling volume. The band will bring this energy to stages across North America as they join The Thermals on a national tour. 

Full Of It will be released on May 27th, 2016. Pre-order your copy at www.killrockstars.com/fullofit

Summer Cannibals - Say My Name

Krummholz - Fast Nirvana Cover

Artistic communities are integral to the livability and desirability of many cities, but are often left without defense against these cities’ rapid growth. Uniting the artists, venues, labels, and manufacturers that make up a city’s music industry on their own terms is vital to its survival.  MusicPortland is a new advocacy group for those who make up Portland's vast music ecosystem. Members of the group's board join us to discuss their philosophy, goals, and progress. If you want to ensure the health of your industry, check out their work and look for advocacy groups in your city. If you're a Portlander, help MusicPortland gather the data they need to work on our behalf by visiting musicportland.org.

Independent Together

Molly Neuman is the Global Head of Business Development at Songtrust and you may know her from her time ar Kickstarter, A2IM, Rhapsody, or eMusic. Molly is best known as a creator of the riot grrrl movement as Bratmobile’s drummer and founding editor of the Girl Germs zine. On this episode, Portia and Molly discuss her career and more. Live from Indie-Con Australia 2018.

Spotlight on Molly Neuman (Songtrust, Bratmobile)

In Part Two of Girl Germs, Erin, Molly, and Allison reflect on how they got into music, riot grrrl's roots, grunge, and what brought Bratmobile together as a band.

Featuring (in order of appearance):
Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains)
Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts)
Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies)

Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms2

Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.

Part Two

Modular synth, Electribe ESX-1, Ensoniq ESQ-1, and Ableton MFin Live.

180 Beats Of Rage

Will interviews James from Kill Rock Stars, and they discuss four songs that hit #1 on the Modern Rock charts in September 1990.  Songs under discussion include "Stop" by Jane's Addiction, "Every Beat of the Heart" by The Railway Children, "Suicide Blonde" by INXS, and "Never Enough" by The Cure.

This episode has been updated to include the original album version of "Every Beat of the Heart", since Will and James  mistakenly listened to an acoustic version during the original recording of the episode.

Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74XFMEq0KcZttPXedAm61t

Season 3

26 - Jane's Addiction "Stop" (September 1990)

Written by Maria Maita-Keppeler
Engineered by Bart Budwig at The Ok Theatre in Enterprise, Oregon, and Matthew Zeltzer at Room 13 in Portland, Oregon
Produced by Maria Maita-Keppeler & Matthew Zeltzer
Mixed by John Askew at Scenic Burrows
Mastered by JJ Golden at Golden Mastering

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