Rally Records » pop punk

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..

Jetty Boys Super Bundle Sale!

jon — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:56:20 +0000

Happy New Year

jon — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:06:21 +0000

Thanks to the bands and the fans for making 2009 our best year to date at the label. We have some great plans for 2010 starting with a kick off of the Jetty Boys Winter 2010 tour. Check the shows section for tour dates in a town close to you. The Jetty’s will have Merman Records (Canada) band ‘The Roman Line” on tour with them supporting their latest release “Morning Portraits”. I suggest you check them out and make the time to support hard working touring bands.

In 2010 we are planning releases from The Dwyers, Tenement/ Cheeky, The Challenged and a few others that I’m keeping a surprise at this time. Also, I’m working on a joint release of “Sheboygan” on 12”LP with details forth coming.

Last I now have a full supply of the traditional “Rally Logo” Shirts in multiple sizes. These are the American Apparel shirts that were sold at Monona Merch. I want to make some space for upcoming projects and will be offering these at a discount. I should have them added to the Merch page just after the Holiday.

Thanks again, and I look forward to 2010 being another great year for music!

-Rally

New Song Posted

jon — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:19:36 +0000

I was up early and stumbled across a site called “SoundCloud” They have a neat media player and the basic account is free, so I thought it’d be cool to add the Jetty Boy “Sheboygan” promo tracks to the player, so I did. Folks have been asking to hear an additional song from the upcoming record, so I complied! It’s in the “Media” section, take a look. Enjoy.