Rally Records

New Band, New Record, Old Friends.

jon — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:43:16 +0000

One of my very first releases was with a group of young, talented kids from Portland, Maine. They called themselves “The Leftovers”. They put out a 7”record that instantly gave them notice in the world of Pop Punk. Then they backed it up with a ripping full length (On The Move) recorded at the legendary (now defunct) Smart Studios in Madison, WI. The Band toured relentlessly, gained a great following in the world of underground pop punk and eventually signed with a much larger label culminating in a whirlwind of even more touring and recognition. Like many bands, eventually something changes – people change, circumstances change, expectations change. Much to my chagrin, my mighty Leftover pals eventually stopped touring, stopped playing music and from all accounts had a falling out. The reasons vary depending on who you talk to, but the end result is the same..they simply aren’t a band anymore. Thankfully, Kurt Baker (Bassist, Lead Vocalist) has taken his show on the road with a new cast of talented musicians (including Geoff Useless of Guts fame!!), playing rocking shows all across the states and Europe. Somehow I feel a part of it (albeit a small part of it) and it makes me rather proud.

So you might imagine my excitement when Andrew Rice (Leftovers Guitarist) stopped by for a few beers, some pizza and a bit of hockey (shit) talk while making his way up to Sheboygan, WI to visit yet another Rally Records luminary (Eric Manke, The Jetty Boys bassist extrodinare!!). Andrew mentioned that he and Adam Woronoff and Matt”Smash”Danger (the other Leftovers guys (and incredible musicians)) had put together a demo and maybe I’d like to hear it…. “Hell yes, I said!”

It’s great stuff. The Band is called “Borderlines”, they give us 6 ripping tracks of “pointed” Pop Punk. Hard hitting drums? Check. Killer lead lines? Check. Sweet riffs? Check. Bitting commentary on prior musical collaborations? You decide that one.

To be release late Spring, 12”45 rpm. w/ DL. Produced By Adam Woronoff, Mastered by Justin Perkins. Album artwork, by Jon Lewis (Dopamines)

Take a peek here..

Miracle Drugs S/T 7”

jon — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:50:21 +0000

Miracle Drugs S/T 7” debut is set to be released May 24th. Crunchy almost 70′s style rock and roll power pop fronted by Zac Damon (Big In Japan, Zoinks!, Screeching Weasel, Common Rider). 500 records pressed, 400 on “Grimace Purple” ,100 Purple/ Yellow 50/50. It’ll include 1” Button/ w 11×17 color poster and download codes. Taking Pre-Orders and shipping now. Song previews in the media section. Distro’s contact me regarding wholesale @ jonny@rallyrecords.com

Vinyl/Digital Only

jon — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:41:36 +0000

I’ve decided that I’m no longer doing CD’s of any kind. All future releases will be on Vinyl or Digital formats. Obviously I’m certian that there may be an instance where this won’t be the case, but moving forward – Vinyl!

Coming Soon – Riptides!!

jon — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:54:01 +0000

We are reissuing the Riptides classic Drop out on 12”LP/Digital. Pirates Press is putting this together for tour good pals and I have to say it looks damn good. The band will also be touring this fall with The Queers & Kepi Ghoulie. Keep a look out for this awesome pop punk tour and make sure you get a copy of this rocking/sweet looking kick ass LP.

Semi-gloss jacket, Transparent Red Vinyl, and White Vinyl w/ Pink Splatter! Rad!

Jetty Boys Super Bundle Sale!

jon — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:56:20 +0000

The Challenged Loaded Language

jon — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:08:51 +0000

Street Date: 6/20/10 – Available today at the Insubordination Fest 2010.

New York, NY based “The Challenged” sharpen the blade and cut to the quick on their 3rd release “Loaded Language”. Loaded Language is 13 tracks of perfect melodic punk that reminds us of the first time we heard Green Day’s “Kerplunk” and where we left off with Jawbreaker’s “Dear You”. Updated, clear and concise, Rob Suss (Vocals, Guitar) takes us though the visceral “disappointments and what ifs” that life unfailingly throws at us. The thick pop drumming of Mike Lindenberg, and driving, digging bass of Colin Kane meet “the good chords” and truly sincere vocals of Suss, leaving us with a melodic punk gem that will be held close in our hearts. After all, aren’t those records really the ones we love, the ones that say what we can’t?

Download:

2010 Insub Fest, It’s summer!

jon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:45:01 +0000

Check out the incredible line-up, get a ticket and go, it’s always a BLAST!! I’ll be releasing the new Challenged record Loaded Language as well. Details and sampler and video coming soon.

Thursday June 24, 2010
The Ottobar $12 www.missiontix.com
7:00 – Doors
7:20 – 7:40 – Quarantines
8:00 – 8:20 – The Firecrackers
8:40 – 9:00 – The Proteens
9:20 – 9:45 – Charlie Brown Gets a Valentine
10:05 – 10:35 – The Automatics
10:55 – 11:40 – MC Chris
12:00 – 1:00 – Dirt Bike Annie

Friday June 25, 2010
Sonar $20 www.sonarbaltimore.com

Main Stage
5:00 – Doors
5:40 – 6:00 – Black Wine
6:20 – 6:40 – Night Birds
7:00 – 7:20 – Dear Landlord
7:40 – 8:10 – Noise By Numbers
8:30 – 9:15 – Kepi Ghoulie and Friends
9:35 – 10:20 – The Copyrights
10:40 – 11:40 – American Steel
12:00 – 1:00 – The Queers

Second Stage (The Canadian Invasion)
5:25 – 5:45 – PG-13′s
6:00 – 6:20 – Old Wives
6:40 – 7:00 – The Visitors
7:20 – 7:40 – The Roman Line
8:10 – 8:30 – The Hamiltons
8:45 – 9:05 – Fear Of Lipstick
9:20 – 9:40 – The Creeps
10:20 – 10:40 – The Hextalls

Third Stage
5:30 – 5:50 – PETS
6:10 – 6:30 – Flamingo Nosebleed
6:50 – 7:10 – Full Of Fancy
7:30 – 7:50 – The Sandworms
8:10 – 8:30 – Protagonist
8:50 – 9:10 – Iron Chic
9:30 – 9:50 – The Prozacs

Saturday June 26, 2010
Sonar $30 www.sonarbaltimore.com

Main Stage
1:00 – Doors
2:00 – 2:20 – Smokejumper
2:40 – 3:00 – The Varsity Weirdos
3:20 – 3:40 – The Jetty Boys
4:00 – 4:20 – Be My Doppelganger
4:40 – 5:10 – The Leftovers
5:30 – 6:00 – Zatopeks
6:20 – 6:50 – The Beatnik Termites
7:10 – 7:40 – Off With Their Heads
8:00 – 8:35 – The Huntingtons
8:55 – 9:40 – The Methadones
10:00 – 10:45 – Teenage Bottlerocket
11:05 – 11:50 – The Smoking Popes
12:10 – 1:30 – Less Than Jake

Second Stage
1:40 – 2:00 – The Challenged
2:20 – 2:40 – Nancy
3:00 – 3:20 – House Boat
3:40 – 4:00 – Dead Mechanical
4:20 – 4:40 – Chinese Telephones
5:10 – 5:30 – Impulse International
6:00 – 6:20 – The Dopamines
6:50 – 7:10 – Baracuda McMurder
7:40 – 8:00 – Max Levine Ensemble
8:20 – 8:40 – The Menzingers
9:00 – 9:20 – Blacklist Royals
9:40 – 10:00 – The Pillow Fights
10:20 – 10:40 – The Shutouts
11:00 – 11:20 – The Tattle Tales
11:40 – 12:00 – The Sidekicks

The Riptides Sold Out!

jon — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:36:25 +0000

It’s official, The Riptides “Tough Luck” is gone from my inventory. I have a scant few copies of “Mental Therapy” left, so if you’re so inclined – get on that shit. Also, we will have a Riptides LP soon-ish so, stay tuned.

The Dwyers are killing it and if you’re so inclined you really need to get that and the Transgressions record. My pal Sam @ Traffic Street Records just did a split with the Transgressions and The Side Project. The art is an homage to m ‘Waste My Time” release- check that stuff out, it rules.

Transgressions Tour

jon — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:23:42 +0000

The Transgressions kick of their 2010 tour with Off With Their Heads and another Madison band, Direct Hit. I’ve posted the tour dates in the “Shows” section. Check them out! Eric from the Jetty Boys claims that these guys are THE next Street Pop Punks. I think they rule, and their CDEP “Waste My Time” is refreshingly cool. Support live music! See a live band!

The Riptides -Tough Luck

jon — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:47:14 +0000

Hey! I’m happy to tell you the first release of 2010 is now available! My pals the Riptides from Ottawa, Canada are back with a follow up to their rather successful 7” Mental Therapy.

“Tough Luck” a kick ass little record with some great packaging. There is a record/poster and button exclusive over at Interpunk the 7” is now available in our store and will be up on iTunes/eMusic etc. in a very short time.

-Rally