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June 24, 2008

BIG CHINA & LITTLE TROUBLE "BLACK BLOOD OF THE EARTH" CD IN STORES JULY 29 (BUT YOU CAN GET YOURS NOW!)



This disc compiles all of the material that Mike Haley and I have done to this point under the BIG CHINA & LITTLE TROUBLE moniker. As strange as it may seem, I feel like the band came about based on our mutual admiration for the TV show "Lost." The songs aren't about the show per se. Rather, the mood and structure is created with and ultimately emanates a looming, ominous, uneasy tension of what's to happen next. Basically, how we felt watching early episodes of the show... Anyway, we initially released limited edition tapes of the material ("Black Blood Of The Earth Parts 1 & 2") and then a 3" CD ("Fur & Teeth"). All of that stuff is long gone and has been out of print for a while, so we thought it good to have everything remastered and available on an easier-to-find format.

You can of course grab the tracks off of iTunes, but in all honestly, we want you to have the CD. As such, we're only charging $6.00 ppd (same price as downloading) and you get the full package with artwork, credits, and a big lock of fur in the back of each case (its pattern unique to each copy - see below).



BIG CHINA & LITTLE TROUBLE are currently working on new material, which will see light of day on 905 Tapes and Magic Bullet upon completion.

• To check out BIG CHINA & LITTLE TROUBLE on MySpace, click here.
• Order the disc ($6.00) in our webstore or via the "Buy Now" button below


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June 23, 2008

YEARS | VENTOUX SPLIT IN STORES JULY 29
(BUT YOU CAN GET YOURS NOW!)



I'm really excited about this one. This disc is essentially an hour's worth of material from two of my favorite Richmond-ers. YEARS is Ryan Parrish, renowned drummer for bands such as DARKEST HOUR and the now defunct CITY OF CATERPILLAR. VENTOUX is Graham Scala, multi-instrumentalist whom recently joined FORENSICS and released numerous recordings as drummer/guitarist for SOUVENIR'S YOUNG AMERICA.

"A Shift In Moods | The Inferno Of The Living" is a seamless melding of these two brilliant minds as they dive into the ambient abyss and create 7 songs stemming from an overarching theme of human bond and every day interactions. It's set to hit stores July 29, but we are more than happy to offer the disc early to our loyal mailorder customers. Even better: by shipping the disc and inserts to you flat (in a protective baggie), we can extend you a very special rate (the same as our wholesale price!).

• To check out YEARS on MySpace, click here.
• To check out VENTOUX on MySpace, click here.
• Order the disc ($6.00) in our webstore or via the "Buy Now" button below


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THE WAYWARD "OVEREXPOSURE" ENHANCED CD IN STORES JULY 29
(BUT YOU CAN GET YOURS NOW!)



Earlier in the year, we unfurled the stunning Magic Bullet full-length debut from fellow Virginians THE WAYWARD on LP (with bonus CD). Listeners were treated to 10 songs of frenetic genius from three of the most talented musicians we've ever supported in full analog (and digital) glory. Given the unrelenting touring put forth by these guys (well over 300 shows to this point!), we're now issuing a stand-alone version CD to continue pushing their sound onto new frontiers.

The CD version of "Overexposure" comes with two bonus live videos, one from their performance with PIG DESTROYER at Black Cat earlier in the year, another from a Pittsburgh basement show. Additionally, we've expanded out the layout a bit, including a full set of lyrics penned by Nick and a very special collage he put together for you. As with the YEARS | VENTOUX split, it's set to hit stores July 29 and we are more than happy to offer the disc EARLY to our loyal mailorder customers. And again, by shipping the disc and inserts to you flat (in a protective baggie), we can extend you a very special rate (the same as our wholesale price!). Please support this incredible band.

• To check out THE WAYWARD on MySpace, click here.
• Order the disc ($6.00) in our webstore or via the "Buy Now" button below


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EKSI EKSO "I AM YOUR BASTARD WINGS" IN STORES NOW



Boston's EKSI EKSO recently realized two important milestones: the official release of "I Am Your Bastard Wings," their debut full length, and the subsequent hometown CD release show at The Paradise. The album is now available from fine retailers worldwide and digitally via iTunes, etc. As always, you can also order direct from Magic Bullet and save a couple bucks.

• To check out EKSI EKSO on MySpace, click here.
• Order "I Am Your Bastard Wings" in our webstore orthe "Buy Now" button below.


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THIS WILL DESTROY YOU / LYMBYC SYSTYM / MAGIC BULLET TO CONVENE IN DALLAS FOR NEW RECORDINGS, ALL KINDS OF ILL SHIT



July 4, traditionally known as the birthday of America, will also mark the start of the recording process for the upcoming THIS WILL DESTROY YOU / LYMBYC SYSTYM split 10"/CD and remix 12". Both bands and the label will all be present, plugging up producer/engineer John Congleton's toilets accordingly.

Upon completion and post-production, both bands will be touring the world together, currently slated to visit Europe, Japan, and North America.

• To check out THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, click here.
• To check out LYMBYC SYSTEM, click here.

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