MILE END “Mile End” OUT NOW
MILE END is a band on a mission to put Brampton—and their friends—on the musical map. Formed in 2017 by a group of close friends, the band spent the next few years honing their sound, eventually solidifying their identity with support from Brampton’s creative community. Their debut LP is a testament to staying true to their roots, resisting trends, and refining their craft through local connections. With eight hard-hitting, dynamic tracks, the record captures the raw energy of ’90s hardcore bands like 108 and Threadbare, balanced with a modern edge. Each song reflects their surroundings and a vision to build a worldwide hardcore community.
We are stoked to announce that this record will have three limited exclusives:
/100 Violet Mauve (NMZ Exclusive)
/100 Pastel Bleu (Wormwood Records Exclusive)
/100 Marbled (Mile End Exclusive)
We have limited vinyl available and are super stoked. Above is the NMZ Violet Mauve with limited alt cover designed by James Carroll, alongside a shirt with the same design. Buy here!
WELCOME LAST DAYS OF HEAVEN “Nothing Left to Torture” OUT NOW
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, LAST DAYS OF HEAVEN is the brainchild of Juan Vargas. The artist’s debut release, “Nothing Left to Torture”, is a dizzying display of hazy, pessimistic yet powerful songs that explore the human condition. With a rich blend of shoegaze and indie rock, the tracks draw influence from bands like My Bloody Valentine, Mojave 3, and Deerhunter. The band’s release was mixed by Logan Hamel and mastered by Nick Bassett (WHIRR, Nothing, etc). It also features artwork from Nat Lacuna.
Listen to “Nothing Left to Torture” now and watch the accompanying music video directed by LAST DAYS OF HEAVEN.
To celebrate this release we have an amazing, limited 4 sided long sleeve featuring album concept art from Nat Lacuna. PURCHASE HERE.
SI DIOS QUIERE “No Angels” LP + SINGLE
“No Angels” is the debut LP from Chicago South Side hardcore up-and-comers SI DIOS QUIERE. Originally formed in 2020 by guitarist Christian Guajardo and drummer Ricardo Velazquez, SI DIOS QUIERE solidified its lineup in late 2022 when Ozzy Jimenez took over vocal duties. With guitarist Roberto Velazquez and bassist Louie Flores rounding out the band, they released a two-song promo in summer 2023 that showcased a more defined sound compared to their earlier work. The band has been working hard to build a strong presence in their local scene and is now poised for a national breakout.
“No Angels” showcases the band’s tough-as-nails approach to songwriting, blending raw aggression with a strong sense of pride and community. Drawing inspiration from bands like MADBALL and ROTTING OUT, with hints of death metal and hip hop, SI DIOS QUIERE delivers a fierce mix of heavy rhythms and a gritty, powerful delivery. With various guest spots adding to its intensity, the LP balances relentless energy with themes of resilience and authenticity — keeping it real in true hardcore fashion.
Don’t sleep! This LP features so many close friends and is for Chicago HC.
LP’s up for pre-order now, alongside new merch! Be on the lookout for the band ‘Dice’ exclusive at shows coming soon! PICK IT UP HERE.
Fool’s Gold Variant /100
NEW SI DIOS QUIERE NEW SINGLE ‘Fool’s Gold’ OUT NOW!
SI DIOS QUIERE’s newest single is a powerhouse of sharp, metallic riffs and heavy, stompy mosh parts, reminiscent of Biohazard, Madball, and Never Ending Game. The track tackles the pain of a broken relationship with raw, pained vocals, but transitions into an anthem of resilience and empowerment. Balancing brutal intensity with a catchy, anthemic quality, the band delivers a track that’s as introspective as it is hard-hitting.
Photo by Z Vazquez
CHIHC. MORE SOON.
DOWNWARD “S/T” RE-PRESSED AND AVAILABLE NOW
The fan favorite debut LP of Oklahoma’s DOWNWARD is now available for the first time in 5 years. The second press of this beautiful record features revamped cover art and a limited vinyl pressing of 300 – /100 night blue (Downward exclusive), /100 violet with purple splatter, /100 black. There is also a limited number of hand spray painted o-card alt covers that will feature a wrap around textured cover with the record and jacket inside. These are limited to 30!
Because we had to go all out, we also have an assortment of tshirts with bringing back the classic full color album print and a new “Birds” design from Olivia Johnson of Prize Horse. 3×3 wall flags limited to 20 are also available to order.
STATESIDE “Songs to Remember You By” PRE-ORDER + NEW TRACK
Today we are excited to announce the newest EP from STATESIDE, “Songs to Remember You By”. The 7″ release sees the band truly coming into its own. With close to home lyrics and dynamic instrumentals, the band delves deep into personal experiences, weaving raw emotion with melodic precision. Produced alongside renowned producer Zach Tuch, these tracks capture STATESIDE at their peak, seamlessly blending nostalgia with contemporary flair.
Vinyl is available for pre-order now and limited to 300: /100 transparent yellow, /100 natural clear (Devil Dog Exclusive) and /100 black.
The release also marks the band signing to PURE NOISE RECORDS! Check out the second track from the 7″, “Thirty Mile Stretch” out now on streaming everywhere.
PRIZE HORSE “Under Sound” 3rd PRESS NOW AVAILABLE
The 3rd press of PRIZE HORSE’s acclaimed debut LP, “Under Sound, is now available on rose colored vinyl. Copies can be found in the NMZ store, Bandcamp or our Deathwish Inc distribution site.
The band is wrapping up their US tour opening for the ANXIOUS/KOYO/ONE STEP CLOSER triple headliner, which included a set at this year’s Sound & Fury (check out some clips below). Keep an eye out for more upcoming tour dates this year.
MILE END ‘Bind’ SINGLE + VIDEO
NMZ is excited to announce the newest single from MILE END. Earlier this year, the band went into the studio to record their debut LP, pushing themselves to explore the various corners of their sound. The single, “Bind,” showcases the band’s strengths and offers a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming LP, due later this year. “Bind” is a frenzied track filled with hard-hitting riffs. While the band draws from ’90s influences like Refused and Threadbare, they also incorporate a modern sound.
You can stream the track everywhere and check out the video for the song on the NMZ YouTube. The band is currently on tour throughout the US!
Tour Dates:
7/9 – Biddeford, ME @ sacred profane
7/10 – Manchester, NH @ jewel backroom
7/11 – Providence, RI @ as220 blackbox
7/12 – Holyoke, MA @ the tank
7/13 – Jersey City, NJ @ the black pearl
7/14 – Bethlehem, PA @ steel city social hall
7/15 – Baltimore, MD @ house show
7/17 – Kankakee, IL @ Kankakee arts collab
7/18- Chicago, IL @ the cobra lounge – NMZ Showcase
7/20- Bloomington, IN @ roses
7/21 – Evansville, IN @ damsel
7/22 – Nashville, TN @ the arcane
7/23 – Raleigh, NC @ local 506
7/24 – Roanoke, VA @ VFW
7/26 – West Virginia @ tbd
7/27 – Akron, OH @ it’s a Kling thing
WELCOME FL’S DIME + EP PRE-ORDER
Hailing from Miami, FL, DIME has cultivated a loyal fanbase rooted in the local scene and their evocative sound. With the support of the artistic collective and label Feral Child, the band unveiled a remarkable self-titled EP that immediately captured attention. Their music blends introspective emotional intensity with powerful, immersive soundscapes, compelling listeners to delve into their own memories and reflect on a bittersweet past.
NMZ and Feral Child are excited to team up to bring this stunning S/T EP to vinyl for the first time.
Recorded, mixed, & mastered at Sound Artillery Studio
Layout, photos, design by FCHQ
Vinyl variants and limited shirt pre-order up now at NMZ store and Bandcamp, as well as our Deathwish Inc US and EU store, Devil Dog Distro. Limited Transparent Green available at Feral Child webstore!
PURCHASE FERAL CHILD VARIANT HERE
Upcoming Shows:
w/ Soul Blind + ASkySoBlack
7/2 Deerfield Beach FL – Anchors Aweigh
7/3 Orlando FL – Wills Pub
7/2 Atlanta GA – 529
NEW ASKYSOBLACK SINGLE ‘Carousel House’ OUT NOW!
Newest ASKYSOBLACK single from the upcoming LP “Touch Heaven”. Single and new merch available now.
PORCUPINE DEBUT LP “All Is Vapor” PRE-ORDER + NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
Experience the dark, powerful sound of PORCUPINE’s debut LP, “All Is Vapor.” Blending screamo, hardcore, and metal, this album recalls the intensity of Converge, King Woman, and Candy. “All Is Vapor” explores how the body, mind, and spirit interact in today’s world, touching on themes of life and death, movement and stillness, flesh and spirit. With raw production, intense riffs, and haunting melodies, this LP offers both a fierce musical experience and deep philosophical insights. Discover the energy and depth of PORCUPINE’s groundbreaking debut. Album out June 7th!
First press consists of /100 Marble Stone (NMZ Exclusive), /100 Red Smoke (Porcupine Exclusive) and /100 Black. Pick up a copy alongside merch now.
Hear the newest single from the album, ‘Eurphosyne’, premiering on Axe To Grind and on all streaming services.
SPACED “Spaced Jams” 3rd PRESS PRE-ORDER
It’s back! Buffalo’s wild child Spaced brings you a new, clean press of the compilation LP “Spaced Jams”. Pre-orders available now and shipping in June. Catch the band this weekend out with ME as they celebrate the release of their debut LP!
You can preorder from the following:
NMZ Site and Bandcamp – Red
DEMO DIVISION “SUNKEN SKIN” OUT NOW
Chicago’s alternative rock band bring you “SUNKEN SKIN”. A four song sonic journey that blends the best of post-hardcore, shoegaze and alternative rock elements. Driving guitars and vocal melody makes this release not one to miss.
Pre-order a CD or shirt here!
ASKYSOBLACK SINGLE “Boy Like A Bruise” OUT NOW + MERCH
Excited to share ASKYSOBLACK’s first new songs since their 2022 EP “Autumn In The Water”. The band’s newest single, “Boy Like a Bruise,” demonstrates their ability to break free from genre constraints and carve out their own musical path. It highlights their skill in effortlessly mixing post-hardcore and shoegaze influences. The song was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Adam Cichoki at Timber Studios and can be streamed HERE.
Limited pre-order for new ASKYSOBLACK “Truth” shirt up now. BUY HERE.
PORCUPINE UNVEIL NEW SINGLES “Army of Martyrs b/w Holy Cowards”
Chicago’s Bastard Sons are back with their best dark hardcore yet. Porcupine has perfected their mix of abrasive hardcore, screamo, and metal, giving us a preview of what’s to come. These two tracks are FFO: Converge, King Woman, Candy, etc. Watch the video for “Army of Martyrs” out now.
These tracks are will appear on their forthcoming LP “All Is Vapor” out this summer on NMZ.
DEMO DIVISION ANNOUNCE EP + NEW SINGLE ‘WANTED2TRY’ OUT NOW
We’re stoked to announce the release of Chicago band DEMO DIVISION’s latest EP, “SUNKEN SKIN”, out May 3rd. This EP serves as a deliberate follow-up to 2022’s “Wish You Were Here”, showcasing the band’s ongoing musical evolution. “SUNKEN SKIN witnesses DEMO DIVISION exploring new sonic territories and refining their aesthetic to better align with their artistic goals. Their single ‘WANTED2TRY’ from the EP is a prime example of what to expect on the EP, offering a bass-laden, anthemic post-hardcore sound. The track delves into the theme of finding relief through dedicated effort, exploring the satisfaction of witnessing positive results from one’s own work.
“SUNKEN SKIN” CD and shirt pre-orders available now.
PRIZE HORSE AUDIOTREE SESSION
Watch PRIZE HORSE live on Audiotree now and rock forever. Watch here.
NMZ STICKER PACKS and MORE!
We wanted to start doing some roster label sticker packs! So here is the first round. These are limited to 30 packs of roster stickers on thick, vinyl coated stickers that can last scratches and water. Put em wherever you want!
We have also been cleaning out the HQ so keep an eye on the store for any sort of rare leftovers or things we find. Right now we found some first pressings of DOWNWARD “The Brass Tax” that have slight seam splits so they’re a bit discounted, CURSETHEKNIFE “There’s A Place I Can Rest” alt covers, STATESIDE “It’s What We Do” alt covers and more.
We also have sweet new label merch. LOUD MUSIC LABEL hoodies and shirts printing in 3M reflective ink.
STATESIDE “Since Last Season”
Catch the band on this sick triple headliner tour with KOYO, ONE STEP CLOSER and ANXIOUS!
PRIZE HORSE DEBUT LP “UNDER SOUND” OUT NOW
Thrilled to have everyone listen to the debut LP from PRIZE HORSE. Out now on all streaming platforms, as well as a limited 2nd press available for pre-order now!
PURCHASE HERE
LOUD MUSIC LABEL MERCH
Pre-Order Now! Limited Print.
PRIZE HORSE ANNOUNCE “Under Sound” + NEW SINGLE
Prize Horse ushers in a new sonic chapter with their eagerly awaited debut LP, Under Sound, slated to drop February 16th on New Morality Zine. The trio’s musical evolution takes flight with ethereal and fuzzy tones, departing from the grittier layers of their previous 2021 Welder EP. Recorded in Loveland, Colorado, again in collaboration with Corey Coffman of Gleemer, the album encapsulates Prize Horse’s journey through airy soundscapes, delving into the emotional nuances of life’s rapid changes.
A true sign of a band’s maturation is their ability to show that their strength as a group stems from all members working in unity, and Prize Horse has demonstrated this truth throughout this 10-song listen. The record evidently draws inspiration from the band members’ favorite artists and contemporaries, yet it avoids mirroring those influences directly in its sonic presentation. The band navigates various genres, establishing a unique musical identity that is distinctly their own. In his lyrics, Jake Beitel chooses a subtle approach to depict the challenges of life’s transformations poetically rather than directly. Consequently, he possesses the skill to craft imagery, leaving room for interpretation by the listener. This reveals that Jake not only has found comfort in his lyrical expression but also in his vocal delivery. He adeptly maintains a harmonious balance, blending mild harmonies with gently delivered lines that captivate the audience. Musically, the band persists in utilizing thick bass lines and fuzzed-out guitars as the foundation of their songs, but they have integrated more nuanced sounds into their composition. The songs exude an organic quality, deriving vitality from the pulsating heartbeat of bass riffs to the deliberate and precise rhythm of drums that effortlessly drive the whole thing forward.
UNDER SOUND OUT FEBRUARY 16th
Under Sound promises an atmospheric and dynamic exploration, where the band’s growth is seamlessly woven into each note, inviting listeners into a captivating fusion of fully fleshed out heavy rock and emotional depth.
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE, “Further From My Start” HERE
PRE-ORDER VINYL AND MERCH HERE
All songs written and performed by Prize Horse
Vocals + Guitar – Jake Beitel
Drums – Jon Brenner
Bass – Olivia Johnson
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by
Corey Coffman
Album art and layout by Olivia Johnson
Live photo by Madden Crawshaw
Promo photo by Adam Udenberg
BLACK FRIDAY
Thank you all. I appreciate it now and every day. We also have limited blacked out covers for some limited 12″s out of 10. Get at ’em!
SPIRITUAL CRAMP INTERVIEW
Our friends in SPIRITUAL CRAMP recently released a banger of a debut LP on BLUE GROUP MUSIC. Just recently got my copy of the LP in the mail and it made me think back to that time we had the chance to do an interview with the band in late 2017/208. We finished the interview for Issue #5 but the band was headed to Chicago on a run with American Nightmare so we quickly put together a little run of preview zines with this interview.
Check it out below and order the LP!
SPITE HOUSE “S/T” LP 3rd PRESS AVAILABLE NOW
We are stoked to bring you the third press of SPITE HOUSE’s S/T debut LP. The band has been hard at work since the initial release. The first two pressings are sold out and with the band hitting the US right now and with further plans of touring we decided to give the LP one more press.
This time around the band has an exclusive copper nugget, NMZ has an exclusive sweet art purple and our friends over at THIRTY SOMETHING RECORDS have a transparent blue exclusive. You can grab those respectively, or pick up limited copies of all three in the NMZ store!
OZONE “Shutting Your Down” OUT NOW!
Fort Worth band OZONE present four tracks of tried and true hardcore that offers a 80s NYHC feel for the modern age. Their newest EP, aptly titled “Shutting You Down”, features an aggressive and in your face attitude that is brought to life by hard hitting drums, sweltering riffs and matter of fact lyricism. These fast and hard hitting songs will surely continue to push OZONE forward as torchbearers of their FWHC scene.
This is a split release with CORERUPTION RECORDS.
The release is features on a classic HC 7″ limited to cherry red or standard black. All variants available from each label, including a total of 40 alternate covers. Each label also has new OZONE merch up for pre-order in our stores! This includes a killer tribal 4 sided long sleeve and standard HC short sleeve.
The band also recently had live sets posted from their time at The Rumble in Chicago and Equinox Fest in Florida. Hit YouTube to check those sets out!
PRIZE HORSE “Your Time” Single
Minneapolis, MN’s PRIZE HORSE recently released a new single titled ‘Your Time’. The single is the first song to appear on their forthcoming LP out this Spring. The track finds the band refining their thick, nearly fuzzed out brand of brooding rock to include more space for clear (and nearly catchy) vocal patterns and plodding yet powerful drums. A sign of what to expect.
The new Prize Horse track “Your Time” is contemplative, but it’s also built on a titanic groove; it sounds a bit like meditating in a wind tunnel. – STEREOGUM
The track strips away some of the layers of grime that coated tracks like “Melt” and “Musket” off Welder, showing that, when it gets down to it, Prize Horse know how to write a straight-up killer rock song. – The Alternative
PICK UP HEREWe are excited to announce a beautiful cassingle version of the track. The single is featured on an orange cassette with white splatter acrylic paint (no two are alike) and housed in an o-card featuring artwork by bassist Olivia Johnson. Tapes limited to 100 and available now online and on Prize Horse tours.
SPITE HOUSE “Just For A While (Live Plus Two)”
Canadian post-hardcore trio SPITE HOUSE present “Just For A While (Live Plus Two)”. More than a year since the release of their debut LP the band have continuously stayed active, whether it has been touring or playing shows at home. This EP is just another demonstration of how busy the band has been. While working on writing/recording their next release the band wanted to give fans something different meanwhile. “Just For A While (Live Plus Two)” features a new acoustic version of the band’s track ‘Dying Leaves’ that showcases the dynamics of loss from a different perspective, a raging cover of Seaweed’s ‘Losing Skin’ and three songs off of their debut LP that were recording during a live in studio session by the band.
The EP is out now on streaming, as well as available as a limited red tint cassette. The band will have cassettes on their upcoming US East Coast tour and it is also available in our store/Bandcamp. Limited to 100.
TRAUMA RAY/DOWNWARD “Split”
What seems to be years in the making, alternative rock bands TRAUMA RAY and DOWNWARD bring you a split for the ages. The split features two new tracks from each band that showcase the sonic breadth available in an oversimplified genre.
We are offering a limited 12″ 180g vinyl for pre-order now, alongside a shirt rendition of the album art done by Zadak Brooks. These items are almost sold out and shirt orders close soon. Come and snag it.
PRIZE HORSE ANNOUNCE TOUR
PRIZE HORSE is headed out next month with good Sunday Drive Records friends in Trembler. We recently just released a repress of their EP “Welder” on two limited color ways. The band will have these available on the run and they’re available in our store now.
SPITE HOUSE EAST COAST US TOUR
SPITE HOUSE is hitting the road this Fall with Bridge Nine’s newest addition, HEAVY HEX. Be sure to catch them on one of these dates and check out HEAVY HEX. We are also working on the third press of SPITE HOUSE’s S/T LP!
PRIZE HORSE “Welder” RE-PRESS
Available again! PRIZE HORSE’s debut EP is now available again on vinyl in two brilliant color ways. We also are offering a limited run of a ‘Welder’ shirt design featuring original artwork of the album art by Olivia Johnson. Printed on off-white LA Apparel shirts.
NMZ FALL ’23 MERCH PRE-ORDERS
Doing a round of merch with a FALL ’23 arch logo by James Carroll. All items are pre-orders available for two weeks and will not ship until around the end of October. Help us gear up for some re-presses and new releases while staying fresh. Merch available on long sleeve, short sleeve, crew neck and hoodies! Shirts and long sleeves will be printed on LA Apparel and hoodies and crews on Champion.
cursetheknife “There’s A Place I Can Rest” OUT NOW
The sophomore LP from Oklahoma’s CURSETHEKNIFE is out on streaming and available on vinyl now. We also have limited shirts leftover.
STATESIDE “All On Red” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!
STATESIDE ‘All On Red’ official video from their newest EP “It’s What We Do” is premiering now over at NEW NOISE MAGAZINE. The premier includes some words about the song and inspiration for this amazing video. Link in bio.
Song written by Stateside
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Zach Tuch in Los Angeles, CA
Video by Dustin Willis
https://www.dustinwillisfilm.com/
@dustindoesfilm
The band is gearing up to head out on their upcoming run with MONTCLAIR in the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check those dates.
EP available for pre-order via NEW MORALITY ZINE and EXTINCTION BURST RECORDS on 12” vinyl.
NMZ MEMO SESSIONS NOW ON STREAMING
The MEMO SESSIONS were a result out of disconnection during the 2020 quarantine lockdown. During such isolating times, NMZ attempted to connect listeners to artists in a very stripped down and real way. Artists were asked to pick one of their songs and use the Voice Memo app to record an unplugged version of their song. These songs not only offer a warm comfort, but also showcase the versatility of NMZ’s dynamic roster. Originally released on tape and Bandcamp only, available for the first time on streaming now! Enjoy.
A huge thank you for all the bands who were willing to take risks and try something new.
Tracklist:
“Budge” by DOWNWARD (from the “S/T” LP)
“Come Clean” by EXCIDE (from the “Two of a Kind” demo)
“Subsystem Recognition” by FAKE EYES (from the “A Drip Is All We Know” EP)
“Wedlock” by PORCUPINE (from the “Porcupine/Prouns Split”)
“Garden” by GLEAN (from the “Demo 2020”)
“Get a Grip” by SWEET SOUL (from the “Do You Like Good Music?” EP)
THE NEW SCENE PODCAST TRACK PREMIER
We are excited to be this month’s sponsor for THE NEW SCENE PODCAST and this week’s episode is a special one. For one, the guest is Norman Brannon, whose ANTI-MATTER ZINE had a huge influence on my desire to start NMZ and as the questions I did earlier one. And two, because the end of the episode features the premier of the last CURSETHEKNIFE single from the upcoming LP. The track is titled ‘Big Ole House’. This is the only spot to hear it before it streams everywhere on Wednesday.
SUNSTROKE LIVE AT UKIE CLUB 7.4.23
Check out this video of SUNSTROKE and hear the track ‘Nineteen’ from their latest split 7″ with BENT BLIUE. Available now!
SPACED “Far Out Hardcore” SECOND PRESS AVAILABLE NOW!
Limited to 100 on opaque orange cassettes!
STATESIDE “It’s What We Do” OUT JULY 21st! PRE-ORDER NOW.
“It’s What We Do” is the culmination of energy and aggression. Stateside explores what it feels like to face the demons of addiction, loss of relationships and the challenges of identity in a way that feels universal. On this EP, the band showcase their ability to play heartfelt, melodic music with a hardcore edge that feels simultaneously nostalgic for a time when bands wore their hearts on their sleeves and a current moment where sound transcends genre or authenticity is key. “It’s What We Do”!
This is a joint venture between NEW MORALITY ZINE and EXTINCTION BURST RECORDS.
Vinyl and merch pre-orders are available now. Vinyl is slatted to ship Fall.
Each label also has limited alt covers available /20 on both our variants and black vinyl. Act quick.
The last single on the EP, “All On Red”, is premiering and only available on AXE TO GRIND PODCAST until its release on Friday!
DOWNWARD “2 SONGS” 7″ Vinyl
Two tracks that took DOWNWARD to a whole new level. “2 Songs”, originally released in May 2020 on 3 presses of limited lathes, is now available for the first time on 7″ vinyl.
‘Your Way’ and ‘Leechy’ find the band continuing to explore the dichotomy of light and heavy; both in sound and lyrical emotion. With the help of Phillip Odom (recorded and mixed) and Will Yip (mastered) DOWNWARD have proved masters of an airy post-hardcore sound.
7″ pressing is limited to 100 on grey and black splatter and 200 on opaque grey. Pick one up now.
buy here.
Catch the band as they head out on their US tour this week starting 7.14 in Dallas.
MILE END “Promo 2023”
Hailing from Brampton, Canada, Mile End emerges with a resolute manifesto: to actively contribute to the thriving hardcore scene of their beloved hometown. Despite their short time as a band, Mile End has undeniably begun shattering the confines of traditional modern hardcore, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences that encompass metal undertones and the infectious groove of 90s hardcore.
“Promo 2023” showcases the band finding their footing and demonstrating to the world what they have to offer. The promo includes the originally released tracks ‘Avarice’ and ‘FCHC’ alongside a new intro and explosive track titled ’Stay Still’.
BUY HERE
We have limited “Lemon Yellow” cassettes available through us and BEST LIFE (our UK/EU store) and NORTHERN SCENE (Canadian store). Be sure to cop alongside a new MILE END merch shirt design!
SUMMER SALE!
23% off EVERYTHING now until July 5th. This includes pre-orders, merch, the whole thing! Run it up.
NEW STATESIDE SINGLE “If You Were Still Here” OUT NOW! Announce EP!
STATESIDE’s second single “If You Were Still Here” is a clear indicator that the California based band is a band to keep an eye on. The track showcases the band’s melodic guitar riffs and tight rhythm section that work together to create a dynamic and energetic backdrop for the emotionally tinged lyrics. The intense and emotive vocals, delivered with a blend of vulnerability and grit, further cement the track as a cathartic release of inner struggle.
“If You Were Still Here” encapsulates the essence of melodic hardcore emo, blending the genre’s trademark emotional intensity with a memorable melody that ligers long after the song’s end.
This single acts as the second track of what will be the band’s debut EP on NMZ and EB titled “It’s What We Do” out July 21st! Be on the lookout in the next month for more STATESIDE!
Artwork by @jordanqck and @zadakbrooksx
SI DIOS QUIERE “Summer Promo ’23”
Art by MINDINCHAINS
SI DIOS QUIERE bring you two new of hard hitting CHIHC. These two tracks are without a doubt the bands best material yet and showcase their ability to seamlessly meld heavy and hard together. “Summer Promo ’23” is poised to make a room explode with its lightening fast riffs, big breakdowns and catchy sing alongs. Check these out and catch the band as they continue to play the Midwest this summer before slowing down to work on LP I.
June 30 – Gary IN at the D
July 7 – Chicago IL at Grandmas House
August 12 – Columbus OH at Dirty Dungarees
August 20th – Chicago IL at Ruido Fest
SUNSTROKE/BENT BLUE “Split” 7″
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE
OUT 6.30.23
Coming off the heels of their highly acclaimed 2022 EP “Where Do Ripples Go?”, San Diego’s Bent Blue return, delivering their distinctive take on hardcore with two tracks on their upcoming split 7″ alongside Philadelphia’s Sunstroke. This split EP is also a combined effort between Los Angeles based WAR Records and Chicago’s own New Morality Zine, and it showcases two similar bands from two different coasts playing their take on emotive melodic hardcore.
With a seamless oscillation between aggression and melody, this release showcases Bent Blue’s unwavering musical prowess. The Bent Blue side features one original track as well as a cover of “Three Unkind Silences” by D.C.’s One Last Wish.
Hailing from the City of Brotherly Love, Sunstroke burst onto the scene in 2017, and since then, they have been carving a unique space for themselves. Their melodic-driven form of hardcore punk continually expands, yet never fails to pay homage to their roots. Sunstroke’s evolution can be witnessed in their previous releases, including the ’21/22 singles, the enthralling “Bloom At Night” from 2019, and the powerful compilation LP “Second Floor/Seven” from 2018. Now, they take their musical journey to new heights alongside Bent Blue with this split EP.
Sunstroke’s contribution to this split EP showcases their boundless musical exploration. The track “Nineteen” sees the band venturing further into a captivating melodic sound, pushing the boundaries of their genre. To add an extra layer of excitement, Sunstroke’s rendition of Cranberries “Salvation” infuses the song with a burst of energy, beautifully enhanced by Matt Ellis of Kill Lincoln’s soulful saxophone melodies.
Art and Layout by Bastian (@getxxlost)
We have limited test presses and vinyl bundles available. As always, EU/UK customers can pick up the NMZ release from our UK store at BEST LIFE RECORDS and our Canadian customers can order from NORTHERN SCENE.
WELCOME MILE END
MILE END is a younger band from Ontario, Canada who consistently have been putting on for their hometown Brampton (cue track ‘FCHC’) and have been making a name for themselves in their scene. I am excited to work with an eager, young band who is developing their sound. In July we will be releasing “Promo 2023” on cassette which will feature a new song in addition to their two songs on ‘Avarice’ and ‘FCHC’, both available now for streaming. The band sonically find themselves along contemporaries blending weirder metallic music with straight forward hardcore. As the band develops they have begun to cite acts like 108 and Threadbare as inspiration.
“Promo 2023” will be available on yellow cassette /75 on July 5th. Your copy is already reserved and there will be merch available on the site.
You can check out the singles now and check back soon for their tour dates across parts of the US this July.
cursetheknife ANNOUNCE
“There’s A Place I Can Rest” + NEW SINGLE
Oklahoma’s CURSETHEKNIFE have solidified their place amongst modern rock bands and heavy guitar music with the release of their debut LP “Thank You For Being Here”. The LP, initially dropped in two parts, quickly became a fan favorite for individuals seeking slow, heavy guitar coupled with burgeoning drums and instrumentals. Since the full release of the LP, the band has played shows across much of the US and gained a following of loyal fans. Simultaneously, the band has spent time honing their craft and expanding their vision of their sound. With countless hours of home recording and practicing, the band set out to finalize a new 9 track LP aptly titled “There’s A Place I Can Rest” .
The record was written and recorded at a time when the band was individually grappling with the state of the world and identifying how they could use the writing process as a way of coping with it. They found peace at home in writing these songs; however, did not comfortably rely on the success they saw on “Thank You For Being Here”. Instead, the band continued to be very intentional about their songwriting and sprinkled in influences that set them on a path of sound variation. The band recognized that there was an open opportunity to grow sonically and took it. As a result, “There’s A Place I Can Rest” has the hallmarks of cursetheknife’s sound while broadening it with the inclusion of different instruments, electric sounds, acoustic guitars and varied vocal melodies. This piece of art is sure to set the band on a broader path allowing them to grow as musicians alongside their audience.
OUT SEPTEMBER 08, 2023
The LP is available for pre-order now! Limited to 150 on transparent with light pink splatter and 250 on opaque silver. Our UK/EU store BEST LIFE RECORDS has a limited exclusive out of 100.
Each variant also is offered with a limited silver metallic alt cover, alongside shirt pre-orders designed by Jonathan Gonzalez.
Today the band released the second single from the LP titled ‘Parasite’. The track is now available on all streaming platforms.
DEMO DIVISION REPRESS and VIDEO OUT NOW!
Stoked to make the third press of Chicago’s DEMO DIVISION’s “Wish You Were Here” available now. Limited to 50 on cream tapes.
We are also bringing you a video for the track “Fake It”. The video was filmed and edited by Zeltin Zazquez with camera assistance by David Centeno.
CHECK IT OUT BELOW!
SPITE HOUSE LIVE SESSION and EASTERN CANADA TOUR
“This live session was a fun way to take on a new challenge. As we’ve done all of our recordings ourselves, it was a different way to approach the songs and to showcase them in a new setting.
We shot the session with a friend of ours, Marc did the video editing and I (Max) did the live sound capture and mixing. It was a fun day!
We’ve decided to release it in conjunction with the announcement of our Eastern Canada tour in August. We will also be touring the US in November for everyone who would like to catch a show.”
The band has also announced their upcoming Eastern Canada tour with GLINT. Check the flier below for dates.
WELCOME STATESIDE
Stateside is poised to take California by storm. The band radiates a unique blend of emo-inspired melody and explosive energy. The band started when Lemus, lead singer, and Erik, guitar, were working in a warehouse and discovered their shared love for the band The Starting Line.
As their friendship grew they discussed starting a band together and were determined to translate their passion into a new musical project. Without wasting any time, they recruited their talented drummer, Kai, and bassist, Ben, both of whom shared their musical tastes. Fueled by their collective love for 2000s hardcore and emo-leaning bands, Stateside was formed, with a vision of creating a sound that is both exhilarating and heartfelt. With the addition of now ex -member Daniel Powell, their line up was complete, and in January 2023, they welcomed guitarist Daniel Porcho into the fold.
In February of 2023, the band headed to the studio to record their newest EP, “It’s What We Do”, with the help of Zach Tuch. The result is 5 explosive tracks of hardcore punk filled with memorable riffs and catchy choruses. Eager to share their music, the band continued to play locally and soon embarked on a US tour hitting much of the South East and North East before rolling through the Midwest back to California.
Summer 2023 sees the band at a new peak as they drop what is sure to be an anthemic EP of the summer followed by several runs in the next year. Be on the lookout!
THIS RELEASE IS A NEW MORALITY ZINE AND EXTINCTION BURST JOINT VENTURE.
Check out the first single, “Crash Course (Nosedive to Nowhere) featuring Rachael Braverman of Anklebiter. Watch the video below and stream the track everywhere.
WELCOME HUNTER SENFT’S “American Love Songs”
We are extremely excited to bring you all some ROCK N ROLL from the great state of Oklahoma by way of DOWNWARD’s HUNTER SENFT. Hunter has been hard at work crafting his solo material for the last couple of years, creating smash hits such as ‘Gloria’ and ‘Rich (Everyone Wants to Be)’. So when the time came for Hunter to share these songs with the world we had a team of people interested in helping out. Enter NMZ and BEST LIFE RECORDS.
We will be teaming up to bring you a split release of HUNTER SENFT’s “American Love Songs”. The title says it all. 4 tracks of radio ready rock songs about identity, love and everything in between. 
“American Love Songs” out now from NMZ and BEST LIFE RECORDS! Order a cassette from either with a limited variant.
White cassette /50 NMZ EXCLUSIVE
Clear cassette /30 BEST LIFE EXCLUSIVE
cursetheknife NEW MERCH + MORE
In anticipation of more to come from cursetheknife in the coming months we are running a limited pre-order for “CTK” merch and bring you the Euro pressing of “Thank You For Being Here” in association with THIRTY SOMETHING RECORDS. LP limited to 200 on white with black marble.
Snag now! Orders on all items will ship sometime late May.
SPACED “Far Out Hardcore”
SPACED jumped onto the single with one single mission: to play hardcore and have fun. Nearly two years after the start of the band, the mission remains the same. After a slew of releases, including 2022’s album/compilation “Spaced Jams” released on NEW MORALITY ZINE, the band is back with two new sizzling tracks that demonstrate no intention of slowing down. “BOOMERANG” and “CYCLE KILLER” are as anthemic and hard hitting as they are catchy. SPACED takes the classic sound of hardcore and punk and challenges the boundaries with their “far out” approach. The hope is that these two new tracks will add to the band’s explosive live show as they tour the US this Spring quickly followed by the UK and EU this summer.
Limited cassettes of “Far Out Hardcore” now available on the NMZ site/Bandcamp, as well as through our distress NORTHERN SCENE (CA) and BEST LIFE DISTRO (UK).
We also have an assortment of other SPACED merch including a limited 10″ plush pillow and 2nd press of “SPACED JAMS” on Dusty Rose and Eggplant Purple!
HOLY FIGURES “New Superstitions”
North Carolina post-hardcore band, HOLY FIGURES, continue to demonstrate the magical balance between harmony and heavy. After the release of “Thanataphobia” in 2021 the band set out to create a set of songs that continued to showcase their tight musicianship, impeccable production, and subconscious lyricism. The result is “New Superstitions”. The EP single also features the band’s take on the classic track “Savory” by Jawbox.
We are also bring a one time limited 7″ lathe cut on two variants that are available for pre-order now. /20 smoke tint and /20 clear. You can also pick up an amazing matchbox limited to 50 to complete the theme featuring design by Shane Coker (album art and matchox, follow @wiltandwither).
The band is also featured on NO ECHO where they are premiering the album alongside an interview. Head to the site to check it out now and learn more about the band’s influences and writing process.
WELCOME DEMO DIVISION
Chicago’s DEMO DIVISION is the product of an idea years in the making. What started out as jamming between Carlos (singer, guitar) and Geo (drums) soon turned serious as they discovered how rich their local scene was. Drawing inspiration from such as Basement, Joyce Manor, Superheaven and the like, the two began to work on demoing out a series of songs. As the idea became more real the band added Louie (bass) and Eric (guitar) into the fold helping to create the band’s explosive and catchy demo EP, “Wish You Were Here” in late 2022.
Since the release of their EP the band has started making a name for themselves locally as a result of their high energy and fun shows. Be on the lookout for more from the band! We are excited to team up with the band and bring a small repress run of “Wish You Were Here” on cassette.
LIMITED COPIES!
EXCIDE “Deliberate Revolver” 2nd PRESS AVAILABLE NOW!
We are beyond stoked to bring a second press of EXCIDE’s debut LP, “Deliberate Revolver”, to the masses! We knew going into the limited 1st press we would be doing another round of this amazing LP and here it is. This press consists of 100 orange krush splatter and 200 pure white. Get them while you can from our NMZ store in the US, Best Life in the UK and Northern Scene in CA.
The band is also headed to Louisville for a stacked LDB after show with PREVENTION, PROWL and NO CURE!
SPITE HOUSE US TOUR!
SPITE HOUSE head out to the US March 16th for a string of dates across the East Coast and Midwest. Be sure to check out the band as they play shows in/near your city. Their debut “S/T” LP is out now and the band will have a band version vinyl with them.
PRIZE HORSE “Welder” CASSETTE TAPES NOW AVAILABLE.
A year after PRIZE HORSE’s release of “Welder” and we cannot get enough of these songs. We now have the EP available on limited white cassette. If you’re lucky you might be able to snag one of the few records we found left over. Shop now!
The band also is working on lining up Spring and Summer dates so be on the look when they head to a city near you.
SDRxNMZ SHOWCASE ’22 VHS and LIVE SETS
In 2022, Sunday Drive Records & New Morality Zine teamed up to bring a showcase to the west coast in Fullerton, California. Hosted at the legendary spot, Programme HQ, the weekend saw tons of smiles, introductions and sets from: Strange Joy, Anxious Arms, Ozone, Dull Mourning, Excide, Utmost, Pummel, Mad Honey, Prize Horse, All Under Heaven, Glare and Downward.
Our friend, Alex Allen (Utmost, Only Sibling) was there to capture everything on a Sony VX-1000. The digital tapes were converted and edited to an 80-minute full-length video—now duplicated on limited VHS tapes, featuring new artwork from Alex Allen.
Cassettes limited to 25 are sold out but you can now watch the whole showcase online!
This event was presented by Brain Dead and sponsored by Deathwish Inc.
SPITE HOUSE ‘Dying Leaves’ VIDEO + “S/T” 2nd PRESS OUT NOW!
We are thrilled to have the 2nd pressing of SPITE HOUSE’s enormous debut LP available again. The second pressing is currently in hand and ready to ship! NMZ and our international distros (NorthernScene and Best Life) have a milky clear /200.
The band will have an exclusive translucent grape /100 limited to their live shows and upcoming tours (more on that soon)!
The band has also put together a video for the single, ‘Dying Leaves’ watch it now!
NEW STORE UP NOW!
Hey! We’ve moved our store platform to what is hopefully a more user friendly and intuitive site. In our move we’ve added some stuff from the vault and some new stuff!
One of the biggest ticket items that has been added is our new ‘THE NEW MORALITY RECORD CLUB’ 2023 subscription! The 2023 Record Club offers members the chance to be in the know on NMZ releases and receive exclusive items. The 2023 Record Club members will receive:
1. exclusive album and track previews before release date
2. all NMZ 2023 releases on the most limited variant and including membership only obistrip (vinyl only)
3. special member merch items and add ons throughout the year
4. an automatic submission to a test press raffle for each release
NMZ ON TOUR
Catch OZONE and EXCIDE on tour! Check out the dates for each band and get to a gig.
OZONE “HARD CORE FROM FORT WORTH TEXAS” OUT NOW
Hailing from a state of heavyweights, OZONE live up to the challenge of pushing their scene forward. In a short time the band has fostered a strong and loyal following in the state of Texas, as well as touring to cities outside Texas like Chicago and LA. OZONE play a brand of lo-fi, aggressive and raw Hard Core that can easily straddle the line of today’s hardcore and punk worlds. The band has had the opportunity to play with bands such as Ceremony to Frozen Soul.
“HARDCORE FROM FORT WORTH TEXAS” is a compilation of the band’s work to date. The release also features NMZ teaming up with Texas’ own CORERUPTION RECORDS. The goal behind the release is to push the band’s no frills hardcore to a wider audience. There’s no stopping them.
12″ LP available and limited to 100!!!
We also have two merch designs up for pre-order now alongside the vinyl.
FALL STORE UPDATES
We’ve added some rad new merch to the site and updated with a few distro items from bands that we love! Check ’em out.
NMZ logo hoodies! Snag here.
Our limited distro now includes a few copies of the FAR’s “Water and Solutions” repressed in 2022 by Thirty Something Records in Berlin, as well as a few cassettes of the BROKEN VOW/SET STRAIGHT “Split” from Wild Rose Records.
EXCIDE “Deliberate Revolver” OUT NOW
EXCIDE announce the release of their long awaited debut LP, “Deliberate Revolver” Pre-orders for the limited 1st press on 180 gram vinyl are up now!
“Deliberate Revolver” is an apt title for EXCIDE’s full length. The band set out to write the follow-up to “Actualize/Radiation Reel ” early 2020 in the midst of their own revolving ideas, members and locales. The band found themselves with 11 creative tracks clinging to their hardcore roots while expanding their sonic range to include sweeping vocals, phrasing guitar effects and tribal drums. As a result, EXCIDE have created an intentionally written record that sounds entirely their own.
SPITE HOUSE “Spite House” FULL LENGTH OUT NOW!
Canadian band SPITE HOUSE release their full length debut today! The album is available for streaming, as well as 12″ LP in the store. FFO: Seaweed, Title Fight, Jawbreaker
“Lajoie’s rough but strong vocals and the barreling music evoke the 90s indie-punk bands like Samiam and Seaweed that they cite as influences, even as the record has a polished, reverb-aided sound that puts them in line with some of the more mainstream 90s alt-rock–influenced bands on their New Morality Zine label. Much of the material on Spite House deals with the sudden death of Lajoie’s mother in 2019, and the trio’s chosen method to break open this incredibly tough subject is catchy, cathartic, but quite serious punk rock, best exemplified by the record’s initial three-song sprint.” — Rosy Overdrive
DOWNWARD “The Brass Tax” 2nd Press + “Ugly Bug” VIDEO ON BROOKLYN VEGAN
“Ugly Bug” premiering on BROOKLYN VEGAN. Click here to watch.
DOWNWARD premier their video for “Ugly Bug” on BROOKLYN VEGAN. The track appears on the band’s latest EP, “The Brass Tax”, from earlier this year. We have re-pressed the record and is now available on charcoal grey limited to 200. Pick up a copy below.
Catch the band as they continue their West Coast tour with label mates Prize Horse!
SPITE HOUSE “Spite House” LP PRE-ORDERS + NEW SINGLE “Dying Leaves”
Canada’s SPITE HOUSE has unveiled the album art and pre-orders for their 10 track S/T LP. You can pre-order the vinyl record now, as well as stream the latest single “Dying Leaves” on Brooklyn Vegan.
Single art for “Dying Leaves” premiering on Brooklyn Vegan
The full albums is out August 26th and vinyl record pre-orders are available now through NEW MORALITY ZINE, NORTHERN SCENE (Canada) and CORTEX RECORDS (Europe). The first press is /100 black and /200 coke bottle clear! Purchase here.
WELCOME OHIO’S
YOU SHOULD BE WITH US
CLEVELAND, OH— You Should Be With Us, the newest melodic hardcore outfit from Cleveland, Ohio is set to release an EP, “Expressing What We Felt”, July 29th through Delayed Gratification Records and New Morality Zine.
As accomplished artists in other mediums, the members of You Should Be With Us wanted a new project to help them collaborate in a way that would give them freedom to “add beauty to the world through audio and visual means.” The band is heavily influenced by bands coming out of the Revolution Summer movement like Embrace, Rites of Spring, and Dag Nasty. With intentions to do good, the band has played a handful of shows and eagerly encourages everyone to attend every local show they can.
“Especially these days the world can seem very bleak..” says singer Andrew Albrecht, “but with punk music and being involved in hardcore I’ve been introduced to wild settings and people from all walks of life that have helped me to look for the beauty in everything.”
This is a split release between NMZ and Delayed Gratification Records. Each of the labels have a variant limited to /50, as well as a shirt design up for pre-order. This was a great one to work with such a talented group of individuals!
SPACED “Space Jams” OUT NOW!
Far out Buffalo hardcore band Spaced, come out swinging with compilation release aptly titled, “Spaced Jams” The release showcases three new, in your face tracks (“Prove You Wrong”, “Tear It Apart” and “Point of View”) alongside the bands releases to date, offering something for listeners new and old.
Stream all songs now and on our Bandcamp!
12” LP pre-order now available, along side a shirt or bundle here.
NMZ “Mosher” SHIRT IS BACK!
Up not for a limited pre-order and available at our NMZxSDR Showcase in California this summer. Crisp and clean print on white shirt this time around.
SPITE HOUSE ANNOUNCE LP + NEW SINGLE
“Hope” OUT NOW
SPITE HOUSE announce their debut self-titled LP out August 26th on digital streaming and 12″. In anticipation of the release, the band has put out a new single track “Hope”, along with a video for the track. The video was filmed and edited by the band’s Max Lajoie. You can watch the video below and on PUNKNEWS!
CLICK HERE: HOPE Music Video
NMZ ON TOUR
With the NMZxSDR Showcase out in California this August, a couple bands on the roster are headed out on tour on their way. Be sure to check out one of these dates with EXCIDE or DOWNWARD and PRIZE HORSE.
SOME UPDATES
Meanwhile, check out some new raging tracks below! Available on streaming and Bandcamp.
SUNSTROKE “Buzzer Beater” SINGLE + “Cryin’ Wolves” 7″
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Big day for SUNSTROKE! Today brings two new amazing tracks of finely crafted, melodic hardcore as part of the band’s single series from this year. The tracks “Buzzer Beater” b/w “Everyday Bouquet” were recorded at the famous Inner Ear Studios with Don Zientara handling engineering and mixed by friend Brian McTernan. These two tracks hold all the hallmarks of what you’d expect from this meeting of minds and then some. Dropped on streaming on Father’s Day 2022 as a reflection of some of the lyrical themes present in these two songs.
Another part of today brings limited 7″ lathe cuts for SUNSTROKE’s single, “Cryin’ Wolves”. Originally released earlier this year and today available in physical format for the first time. Collect this to add to your collection alongside “I Wanna Be Ignored”. The record features cover art and silk screened B-side art by Joey’s World.
NEW MORALITY ZINE x SUNDAY DRIVE RECORDS SHOWCASE
We’re headed out west! In early August we will be partnering with our close friends at SUNDAY DRIVE RECORDS to host a label showcase with BRAIN DEAD at PROGRAMME HQ. Each day features select bands from each label. All bands and labels will have merch available!
Huge thanks for Deathwish Inc. for sponsoring! Deathwish will have grab bags for attendees.
Tickets on sale now! Link HERE.
BLIND IDOL “The Infinite Mile” OUT NOW
BLIND IDOL’s LP title, “The Infinite Mile”, is telling of what to expect thematically on the band’s debut full length. The album is filled with near gut wrenching lyricism as vocalist Kyle Taylor (Crafter) continues to navigate the bleaker side of personal existence all layered over break neck speed songs pulling from the yesteryear of 2000s style hardcore written and performed by Tyson Luneau. Just when you come up for air, the music continues — “Stranded in the dark, We’re already fucking dead, Pick your poison, it matters not, We’re already fucking gone.”
Recorded and mixed by Will Hirst at Gate 4 Studios
Mastered by Jacob Michael Scott
Art and layout by Tyson Luneau
WELCOME CAPE FADE!
From New York’s Hudson Valley, CAPE FADE puts its spin on early 90s-influenced New York hardcore and post-hardcore with inspiration from Stillsuit, BURN, and Shift: mid-tempo grooves that make your head rock. This four-song demo features members of Mindforce (Nick, mainly, and Jay on drums) and focuses lyrically on finding cures for human arrogance. The release features art and layout by Kyle Niland and was mixed and mastered by Will Hirst at Gate4Studio.
The four track release is available in two variants:
/25 white shells
/50 blue shells
We also have a limited pre-order shirt up now for a week!
Blue cassettes and merch also available in Canada through our friends Northern Scene
RAW PLASTIC “Stuck On Spring” OUT NOW
Stream the new RAW PLASTIC EP on Bandcamp and all platforms!
Cassette tapes available in the UK from Peleton Records and limited 7″ from us! Snag the last of ’em here.
ASKYSOBLACK “Autumn In The Water” OUT NOW!
ASkySoBlack’s second EP, aptly titled “Autumn In The Water”, dives head first into the process of wading through one’s own intimate thoughts and emotions. This driven, post-hardcore release sees the band developing their dynamic sound rooted in heavy alternative by pulling in influences from 2000s emo and hardcore that is sure to bring comparisons to bands all across the musical board. Recorded at Timber studios with August Axcelson (Kaonashi), ASkySoBlack achieved something unique and warmly familiar at the same time.
The EP is now on streaming services and features a limited 1st pressing on 12” vinyl (/200 black), CD (/100) and merch. For those outside the US, Northern Scene will have copies in Canada and The Coming Strife in the UK — both are limited.
RAW PLASTIC “Stuck On Spring” EP + NEW SINGLE/VIDEO ‘Crying On A Surfboard’
The Raw Plastic duo continues their drive towards becoming the top of dreamy bedroom rock with a new EP, “Stuck On Spring”. Raw Plastic is a band that is not worried about slowing down and instead leads with creativity and action. The band maintain their lo-fi hallmark sound while pushing to include more open choruses and upbeat riffs. Lyrically, the band carry on with themes of longing and self-reflection, but as the title alludes, the band simultaneously looks towards brighter days. Raw Plastic even enlisted the help of friend and artist Wojtek Pawlak to create a visual video for the lead single, “Crying On A Surfboard”, steeped in digital nostalgia to echo their optimism.
The EP is a split release with PELETON RECORDS in Europe who has cassettes and shirts available. We have made limited 7″HIFI lathes of the release and are available now for pre-order! ORDER HERE or on our BANDCAMP. 7″ features art and layout from the band’s own Bastian Najdek (@getxxlost)
ASKYSOBLACK ANNOUNCE “Autumn In The Water” EP and NEW SINGLE
NMZ welcome’s Philly’s ASKYSOBLACK. “Autumn In The Water” out April 20th.
ASkySoBlack’s debut release, ‘What Is Yet to Come?’ blossomed in Philadelphia in the fall of 2021, a melancholic blend of post-hardcore and emo which presented sounds as ground- breaking as they were, in turn, nostalgic. A true ode to the alternative sounds of the 90’s, ASkySoBlack take the mournful melody of essential artists, such as Hum, Smashing Pumpkins and Deftones, and infuse it with the chaotic aggression of 00’s emo figureheads, Glassjaw and At the Drive-In. By amassing over 60 thousand streams on their self-released debut, ASkySoBlack have proven themselves to be one of the hardworking bands in modern alternative music.
NEW SINGLE NOW STREAMING
‘Autumn in the Water’, the second-coming EP, is a 4-track post-hardcore lucid dream. Following shortly after the release of ‘What Is Yet to Come?’, ASkySoBlack returned to the studio, this time at Timber Studios with August Axcelson (Kaonashi) to further experiment with the sounds presented in their debut. The results of such efforts can be heard, and praised, throughout the EP. ‘Defacing You’ sounds at home next to the likes of fellow 90’s devotees Basement, Balance & Composure, and Superheaven whilst debut single, ‘See You Sacred’, could be a missing song from Thursday’s back catalog. Suffice to say, ASkySoBlack know how to stand apart from their contemporaries, they know when to expand on sounds and they know when to throw in twists.
G.I. BILL “Wednesday Service b/w Life of Labors of Love” OUT ON STREAMING
HARDCORE!
END ON END “PEOPLE LIKE YOU”, INSTILL “DEMO 2021” and SPACED “TWO NEW JOINTS” 2nd Press AVAILABLE NOW.
END ON END return with their firebrand of aggressive Straight Edge Hardcore on the 12″ “People Like You”. Vinyl and merch available now! First press: / 75 Black, / 100 Coke Bottle Clear, / 175 Maroon.
INSTILL “Demo 2021” puts Melodic HC on the map in the Midwest! The band’s earnest demo is now available on limited cassette, along with merch!
SPACED “Two New Joints” 2nd press cassette! Missed out on the first?! DON’T SLEEP. This is for the wild ones. Limited to 50 on purple cassette with handstamped o-card. More from this band in 2022!
END ON END ANNOUNCE “People Like You” LP + NEW SINGLE
Hardcore band END ON END set to release their EP “People Like You” March 16th! Nearly a year after the promo, the Straight Edge Hardcore band delivers on their promise of “true-blue-hardcore-punk-rock music for both the curious-minded and the knuckle-headed” with 6 bursts of aggressive energy. Stay tuned for the record and 12″ vinyl!
In the meantime, check out the newest single “How-To Act” to get the blood boiling and the feet moving in the pit on all streaming services and our Bandcamp.
DOWNWARD “The Brass Tax” OUT NOW
Oklahoma’s DOWNWARD is the perfect example of a band who keeps their head down and drives. Not worried about keeping up with sonic trends or online presence, the band has garnered somewhat of a cult following, proving quality music is what people crave most. Since their inception the band have fine tuned their blend of simultaneously airy and heavy music, and their newest effort, “The Brass Tax”, is no exception. However; the 5 tracks that appear on this EP show a matured band taking more risks sonically in song structure and even leaning into near poplike sensibility. “The Brass Tax” is clearly the product of three musicians spending hours together in a living room working on creating timeless music.
Written, arranged and recorded by DOWNWARD
Mixed and mastered by Phillip Odom
The release is available on streaming platforms and limited vinyl 1st press now! Merchandise featuring photozine, slipmat and more available in the store here.
WELCOME SPITE HOUSE + “3-Song Promo” Cassette!
SPITE HOUSE is one of those bands born out of intuition. Vocalist Maxime Lajoie (guitar and vocals) cites the unexpected death of his mother as the spark to dig into his desire to sing for a band and ignite an old idea between former friend and schoolmate Marc Tremblay (drums). Shortly after, the two had fallen into a cohesive writing rhythm of tracks bearing influences such as Samiam, Jawbreaker and Seaweed with a modern flair. The band’s sonic trajectory was cemented with the inclusion of Nabil Ortega (bass), who also shared a mutual love for the band’s list of influences. As a result, the band was able to finalize an initial set of tracks recorded by Max and didn’t stop there — the band has already set its sights on releasing an LP in 2022. The “3 Song Promo” serves as the initial opportunity for the band to have their music and inspiration reach beyond the practice space and into the ears of listeners they hope to connect with.
“3-SONG PROMO” NOW STREAMING AND ON BANDCAMP
Cassette tapes now available!
PRIZE HORSE LIVE VIDEO
PRIZE HORSE live from their January tour with Flower Language.
Songs: 3 Tiles / Melt / Far
Shot by Luke Dean
Tracks from their debut album, “Welder” out now!
EXCIDE “LP Promo” OUT NOW
EXCIDE, a band hailing from the Carolina’s, are poised to become a household name. EXCIDE follow up their minimal, yet well received, catalog with what will surely be a fan favorite LP in late 2022. The band spent 2020 continuing their creative process and expanding on the range of sound and style they had begun. In anticipation of that LP, the “LP Promo”, which features two new tracks from the full length, the band offers listeners a mix of the sounds to expect from the record. One listen through these two songs and it is clear that the band has tugged at the strings of their sonic influences and yet woven a sound entirely their own.
STREAM THE TRACKS ANYWHERE ONLINE!
Bonus remix only available on CD and Bandcamp.
CDs and merch available in the store now! Art by Tyler Norris (@unfurled.craft)
DOWNWARD ANNOUNCE “The Brass Tax” EP + NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
DOWNWARD is set to release their newest effort, titled “The Brass Tax”, on February 25th. The 5 song EP is a clear example of the band’s hard work at creating timeless music. Fans of the band’s last release, “2 Songs”, will be pleased to hear the tracks continue to lean into a light and airy song structure that at times toys with pop sensibility. If you were seeking something heavier, don’t worry. DOWNWARD’s penchant for obscure and darker lyricism is ever present.
The release is set for streaming and 12″ vinyl on February 25th. In the meantime, check out the new single “REAL GREEN DOLLARS” premiering on BrooklynVegan and soon streaming services.
“Sol Y Guerra” BY SI DIOS QUIERE OUT NOW!
OUT ON STREAMING AND BANDCAMP
Chicago’s SI DIOS QUIERE hit hard on their newest EP, “Sol Y Guerra”. This EP finds the band maintaining their hardcore roots while leaning into their more metallic influences sonically. Thematically the band used this EP as an opportunity to continue to channel their collective Chicano upbringings through relentless, heavy music and the realities of growing up on the Southside of Chicago.
Sol Y Guerra
You can’t have one without the other.
White mailorder only cassettes available and limited to 50.
There is also a shirt up for pre-order featuring artwork and writing by Chicago’s NEGLECTED PERCEPTION.
SI DIOS QUIERE’s “Sol Y Guerra” PREMIERING ON NO ECHO + INTERVIEW
Check out the premier of SI DIOS QUIERE’s thrash tinged hardcore EP, “Sol Y Guerra” before it’s release on 1/21! Check it out here.
PRIZE HORSE “Welder” OUT NOW!
Streaming on all platforms!
PRIZE HORSE is comprised of three close friends based out of Minneapolis, MN who have been playing music together for the past five years. In some way or another, this creative trio has spent their cold winter days working on writing music and as a result have been able to refine and become a tight group of musicians. This frigid closeness is felt on the initial release from the band PRIZE HORSE. The rock band finds themselves dipping into melancholic soundscapes driven by thick bass lines and thudding drums.
The EP is available on 12″ vinyl limited to 200. Artwork and design by Olivia Johnson, and produced and recorded by Corey Coffman. Merch and limited alt hand relief cover available as well. Purchase here!
PRIZE HORSE “Welder” PREMIERING ON BROOKLYN VEGAN NOW
Check out the full EP before the EP release January 19th. Click here to listen.
G.I. BILL SINGLE “Nimby” OUT NOW
G.I. BILL are back with a new digital only single balancing both melody and aggression. Be sure to check it out on all streaming services.
Limited “NIMBY” crewnecks also available to order! Look good in yours here.
SI DIOS QUIERE ANNOUNCE “Sol Y Guerra” EP OUT JANUARY 21ST
Chicago Chicano hardcore band SI DIOS QUIERE is set to release their debut EP, “Sol Y Guerra”, January 21st on streaming and cassette.
The release shows the band growing comfortable in their own style of hardcore and adopting some of their more fast paced metallic influences.
Can’t wait for you all to hear it! Meanwhile, check out the single “Crime Wave” on streaming services now.
JON THE MOVIE “A Glimpse That Made Sense” OUT NOW!
Jon The Movie was started by Jon M. Gusman in 2021 as an outlet for all of his weird music ideas that he figured no one would want to be a part of. He takes much inspiration from prolific artists such as Frank Zappa, John Frusciante, Mike Patton, Rush and Rob Pollard and has applied their obsessive ethics to all facets of his art. Jon felt that even with the amount of work he was producing, there was something driving him to move further inward. After rekindling a love for his favorite band as a teenager, Dream Theater, Jon took on the challenge of writing/ recording a 10 minute song based around the concept of a comic he was creating entitled “Quest For Materiality”. The comic effort was also all internal so it only made sense to keep the songwriting process the same. When looking to put out the song, Jon remembered an inside joke talking about different tropes within his life saying “that would happen in Jon: the movie” and thus, the project was born. The main goal was to combine the attitude and urgency of bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi, Guided By Voices with the virtuosity and ambition of bands like Rush, Dream Theater and Frank Zappa.
This is a joint release with JON’s CAULDRON OF BURGERS. Support Jon’s art. The cassette tape features a Jcard comic! Stick around and follow CoB to see what happens next. Tapes are limited to 100 and available here or through CAULDRON OF BURGERS. Stream the tracks on all streaming services and Bandcamp!
STAND STILL “A Practice in Patience” 2nd PRESS NOW AVAILABLE
The second press of STAND STILL’s “A Practice in Patience” is now available from NMZ and DAZE. We each have copies of the press, which include limited Olive Green with White Splatter (/100) and Black (/400). There are a couple of vinyl bundles also available!
INSTILL JOINS THE NMZ ROSTER!
Proud and excited to welcome melodic hardcore band INSTILL from Chicago to the roster. Comprised of members of BUGGIN, RAW SUGAR, etc this new band has set its sights on continuing to ignite the Chicago hardcore scene with youthful energy and passion.
We will be releasing their recently dropped demo on cassette early 2022.
WELCOME PRIZE HORSE
Welcome Minneapolis, MN’s PRIZE HORSE to the NMZ roster. I am so incredibly excited to work with this wonderful group of musicians. We will be releasing their debut 12″ EP “Welder” on January 19th. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about the release and the band’s upcoming shows.
Meanwhile, check out their single track ‘3 Tiles’ on Bandcamp and streaming now.
JON THE MOVIE SINGLE “MIRACLES UNTIL THE END” PREMIERING ON PUNKNEWS
A while ago we revealed we are teaming up with the CAULDRON OF BURGER’s main boss, Jon Gusman (Rule Them All, The Fight, Pillars of Ivory, etc) to co-release the artistic and musical endeavor known as JON THE MOVIE. The release, titled “A Glimpse That Made Sense” is out in January. But meanwhile, stream teh premier track ‘Miracles Until the End’ on PUNKNEWS and read more about the release below.
Jon The Movie was started by Jon M. Gusman in 2021 as an outlet for all of his weird music ideas that he figured no one would want to be a part of. He takes much inspiration from prolific artists such as Frank Zappa, John Frusciante, Mike Patton, Rush and Rob Pollard and has applied their obsessive ethics to all facets of his art. Jon felt that even with the amount of work he was producing, there was something driving him to move further inward. After rekindling a love for his favorite band as a teenager, Dream Theater, Jon took on the challenge of writing/ recording a 10 minute song based around the concept of a comic he was creating entitled “Quest For Materiality”. The comic effort was also all internal so it only made sense to keep the songwriting process the same. When looking to put out the song, Jon remembered an inside joke talking about different tropes within his life saying “that would happen in Jon: the movie” and thus, the project was born. The main goal was to combine the attitude and urgency of bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi, Guided By Voices with the virtuosity and ambition of bands like Rush, Dream Theater and Frank Zappa.
NMZ UPDATES
Wanted to send out a couple of quick updates regarding NMZ stuff. I will say – thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Last week I was called back to Colorado for a family emergency and have been home helping out and supporting my family. As a result, a bunch of stuff is put on hold until I can get back to Chicago.
GLEUE (@gleueband )Shirt Pre-order: shirts arrived the day I left! When I get back these will take priority on getting shipped out.
General Shipping: any orders placed within the last two weeks will not ship for at least another week or two. I am already dreading the holiday season with the mail, so please be patient. Your items will get to you. If you want your money back, email me and I’ll cancel your order. This will directly impact Spaces, Sunstroke, CTK and Colonial Wound orders.
Non-US Orders: these seem to be taking longer than normal. So even items shipped internationally in the last couple weeks are taking a while to get to you. If you’re in Australia it seems the shipping hold was lifted and stuff will start heading out when I get to pack and ship.
Broken Vow (@brokenvowhc )“Sane Minds End”: Digital EP releases Friday! Unfortunately, we did not receive vinyl on our expected timeline. Vinyl as of now is TBD and we will update along the way. Similarly, garment shortages are giving shirt orders a bit longer to be fulfilled. Still rock the EP and catch the band at a show soon. @sundaydriverecords
More New Music: Rest assured, more music is coming your way. We will have songs from @sunstroke_rs , @jonthemovie , @sidiosquierehc and some new NMZ bands in the next couple months!
Thanks for reading,
-Nick
SPACED “Two New Joints” CASSETTE PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW!
Buffalo’s rippers SPACED released “Two New Joints” on all digital platforms earlier this week and now it is up for limited cassette pre-order. These tapes are DIY, baby! Pre-order features yellow cassette, white o-card with hand stamped logo on front and track listing on back. Cassette’s are limited to 50 and available here!
REPRESSES AND MORE!
We’ve got some awesome news! Some past NMZ releases either have been re-pressed or added to the store after being sold out for a while. See below on info for each release. Purcahse here.
cursetheknife “Thank You For Being Here” 2xLP 2nd Press
/50 Translucent Green
/100 Crystal Clear
SUNSTROKE “I Wanna Be Ignored” 7″ hifi lathe 2nd Press
/20 Red
COLONIAL WOUND “Degradation” 12″ EP
During the 1st pressing there was an error at the plant and they replaced 20 records with these orange transition records. Some are translucent orange, some are orange with black specs, some are orange with black smoke. Each is unique.
/20
SUNSTROKE “Cryin’ Wolves” PREMIERING ON AXE TO GRIND
‘Cryin’ Wolves’ is the second single in Sunstroke’s new three song digital series. The track is out on streaming December 8th. Physical limited 7” lathe will be available February. The release features artwork from none other than our friend Joey’sWorld.
Check out the premier on THE hardcore podcast AXE TO GRIND, as part of their ‘Thanksgiving Buffet’ episode. Forever grateful for Pat, Bob and Tom. CHECK IT OUT HERE!
SPACED “Two New Joints”
SPACED is a 5 piece hardcore band from Buffalo, NY built to destroy stale genre conventions. With a unique perspective, Spaced delivers anthemic songs about individuality and summoning the strength to endure the trials of the modern world.
“Two New Joints” demonstrates that the band has perfected the balance of both speed and stomp musically, while offering a sure-fire “fuck you” lyrically. Check ’em out for yourself! Songs up on all streaming and below. Physical tapes coming soon!
Promo pics are taken by @prismavice on Instagram
BROKEN VOW “Sane Minds End” 12″ EP PRE-ORDER and SINGLE
EP Release Date: December 3rd
BROKEN VOW, a young band scattered throughout the Northeast, has wasted no time actualizing their hopes. The formation of the band began in the most genuine of ways— a group of people being introduced to each other at a local hardcore show with talks of starting a band shortly follwing. Despite the 2020 COVID lockdown, the band put their nose to the ground and released their 90s HC inspired demo, quickly catching the attention of SUNDAY DRIVE RECORDS, who later re-released the demo and joined their roster.
2021 sees the BROKEN VOW continuing full steam. BROKEN VOW and SUNDAY DRIVE RECORDS have teamed up with NEW MORALITY ZINE to release the band’s “Promo 2021” as a precursor to the split release EP, “Sane Minds End”. “Sane Minds End” demonstrates that BROKEN VOW continues to cut their teeth on traditional hardcore of the 90s, while simultaneously drawing in more metallic elements. The new EP builds upon the band’s sense of urgency initiated on the demo. Lyrically the band continues to create a re-vitalizing social commentary for a new generation of hardcore kids. Combined with building guitar riffs, sharp bass lines, and galloping drums “Sane Minds End” is a new chapter for such a young, promising band.
BROKEN VOW is also taking advantage of the window of opportunity for live shows. Scheduled shows include support for CRUEL HAND, a weekend run with Staten Island’s UTMOST, and opening the ONE STEP CLOSER record release show. Stay tuned for more opportunities to catch the band throughout the Northeast in 2022
First Press | 12″ Vinyl
100 Translucent Gold w/ Smoke (SDR Exclusive)
100 Translucent Green w/ Smoke (NMZ Exclusive)
150 Black
Album layout and artwork – Kyle Niland
Limited vinyl and shirt bundles also available.
You can also stream the new track, ‘Illusion’ along with a write up about the band and release over at PUNKNEWS.
SI DIOS QUIERE “Crime Wave” SINGLE OUT NOW!
New SI DIOS QUIERE track out today! Check out the single, “Crime Wave”. The track showcases the band’s progression as they lean into a classic metallic sound while maintaining the hardcore punch they were founded on. Track is streaming on all platforms
SUNSTROKE “I Wanna Be Ignored” LATHE AND MERCH
Sunstroke’s single, “I Wanna Be Ignored” is now available in limited physical hifi 7” lathe records. The release features fold over covers with art from Mike Newman ( @mikeknewman ) /20 white and Joey’s World ( @joysxworld ) /30 clear. Each 7” will come with a custom made adapter for playing.
The release also includes limited long sleeves with embroidered front and back print with artist Bastian Najdek’s ( @getxxlost ) take on the original cover art.
GLEUE “Promo 2021” OUT NOW
Formed in 2021, Gleue is a Toronto-based three piece whose sonic identity exists in the liminal space between shimmering shoegaze and punishing hardcore. The band’s formation was sorrowfully altered by the sudden loss of friend and bandmate Justice Chester who passed away in July of 2021. The remaining members continue forward, using their music as a channel to express their grief and preserve Justice’s spirit.
Pounding rhythm and dreamlike melody are entwined to find a mournful and precise sonic identity. Themes of loss and desire are explored on their debut tracks “Glow” and “Magenta”.
This is a limited to 50 hifi 7″ white lathe with color labels. Purchase here!
Photo: Dillan Lavalee
Artwork and layout: Carly Boomer
There is also a pre-order running for the “Glow” shirt designed by Kamtin Mohager. You can pick up either a short sleeve or long sleeve!
HOLY FIGURES “Thanatophphobia” DIGITAL SINGLE AND VIDEO!
North Carolina’s HOLY FIGURES deliver more hook laden riffs on their newest digital single “Thanatophobia”. The band began as an opportunity for long time friends to fill a musical void by writing and playing songs influenced by the bands that inspired them. HOLY FIGURES began to take shape. The desire was to create a sound focused on leading riffs, addictive choruses and a driving rhythm section. “Luck of the Draw ”, the band’s debut EP released January 2021, introduced audiences to the band’s versatile sound and dynamic song writing. The release won over fans from audiences yearning for something that tapped into the worlds of rock, post-hardcore, metal and everything in between. On “Thanatophobia ” HOLY FIGURES return with a chorus driven post-rock track that addresses the never easy thoughts of our last moments of life before death.
Read more about the song and view the premier of the video over at NO ECHO! And stream the track on all digital platforms and our BANDCAMP.
RAW PLASTIC “Daydreaming” Lyric Video
New SUNSTROKE “I Wanna Be Ignored” Single Out Now!
“I Wanna Be Ignored” is about having a desire to have the alone time needed to reflect and understand circumstance. To have an outlook of progression. It’s about making lemonade out of world full of lemons.
Limited physical lathe cut of the single will be available in October with a bunch of other awesome stuff. Stream on all platforms and our BANDCAMP.
KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED.
RAW PLASTIC “Handle With Care”
The Polish bedroom-punk duo’s newest single release shows both sides of the band. “Handle With Care” is an intense, fuzz-driven track drowned in guitar effects about the themes of discrimination and the lack of openness/kindness between people. It is the band’s attempt to tackle these issues sparked by all the anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ+ narration they noticed around them. The b-side, “Daydreaming” is a mellow love letter to the feeling of longing for better days heavily inspired by the British wave of shoegaze and brit-pop. The songs are complemented by a music video and an instagram filter inspired by the themes of the songs.
WELCOME BROKEN VOW! “Promo 2021” NOW AVAILABLE
Following their urgent demo released late last year, Broken Vow is back with a new promo tape leading up to their first official EP release on New Morality Zine and Sunday Drive Records. On their promo, Broken Vow continue to shine from the 90’s-hardcore inspired sound heard on their demo, with a more refined sound and recording. The single, “Poison Peddling” is a glimpse of what is to come on their next EP. On the b-side is a cover of late 90s CT hardcore band, Tenfold’s “What It Meant”—once again highlighting the sound of CT hardcore.
“Promo 2021” is now available on all streaming, as well as limited pink cassettes (set to ship September 13th) through New Morality Zine and Sunday Drive Records. Purchase here!
BLIND IDOL “Liberty Street” NOW AVAILABLE
BECOME ONE “Subsidence” OUT NOW 
New EP from Long Island’s BECOME ONE out now on streaming and CD! Hear 4 tracks of aggressive, metallic hardcore on the newest EP, “Subsidence”.
CD version includes the latest EP, as well as four tracks titled “Demo Days 1998-2001” that showcase the band’s roots. Available and shipping now!
G.I. BILL “Crystal Bridge b/w Obedience School” NOW STREAMING
STAND STILL “Silver Bullet Session”
Catch the whole video and write up on PUNKNEWS right now! Article by: @mikemusilli
Filmed/Edited by: @apasini
Recorded at: @silverbulletstudios
Engineered/Mixed by: @blackfreighter and @christeti
Mastered by: Azimuth Mastering
PROSPECT “Promo ’21” OUT NOW
NJHC band PROSPECT’s newest release, and first on NMZ, acts as a glimpse of what’s to come. “Ouroboros” kicks things off at break neck speed taking aim at those sure to set the world up for global warming. “Ouroboros” is followed by PROSPECTS rendition of THE SUICIDE FILE’s “2003”, a perfect companion track which reinforces our impending doom. “Promo ’21” is sure to solidify PROSPECT as a hard hitting, stripped down and uncompromising hardcore band.
Artwork for the release was done by Peter Maria (IG: peteamaria) and recorded, mixed and mastered by Sean Kenny at New Future Studio.
Red tinted cassette tapes /100 is available now to order! We are also running a limited bundle (/25) with shirt and tape, as well as shirt pre-order until 8.11.
BECOME ONE “Subsidence”
Welcome long running Long Island hardcore band BECOME ONE to NMZ. The band is releasing their newest EP, “Subsidence”, which features 4 tracks of their most aggressive material yet.
The August 6th release of the digital release will coincide with a CD version from us that includes the “Subsidence” and four tracks marked “Demo Days 1998-2001”. Head to NO ECHO here to read about the newest EP and stream the track ‘False Operative’.
PROSPECT
NEW JERSEY HARDCORE! Prospect have joined the NMZ roster and we’ll be releasing the “Promo ’21” on July 28th featuring a new track and a rocking cover. Follow the band and be on the lookout for streaming and cassette orders.
HARDCORE IN CHICAGO JULY 30th!
Come check out some good hardcore at the BEAT KITCHEN in Chicago on July 30th. We’re hosting the show with KICKSTAND PRODUCTIONS and have curated the bill with NMZ Chicago bands (PORCUPINE, SI DIOS QUIERE, other Illinois acts (PAYASA, X WILL MARK THE PLACE) and OZONE all the way from Texas! Flyer art by DEWEY
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Check out the playlist here featuring the bands and their latest releases!
STAND STILL “Satellites”
Catch the video for STAND STILL’s track ‘Satellites’, off of their debut EP, on BROOKLYN VEGAN.
STAND STILL “A Practice in Patience”
The debut EP from Long Island’s STAND STILL is here and ready to take over the summer. STAND STILL are the latest addition to an already iconic Long Island hardcore sound. The band have taken to their roots harnessing the blend of hardcore punk that finds itself in the mix with melodic hardcore, emo and rock. Lyrically, you can find yourself questioning the pains of growing and our daily existence. The songs and lyrics are catchy as fuck, making this the perfect record to listen to with the windows down! FFO: The Movielife and Silent Majority
Tracklist:
1. The Cave
2, ID
3. There’s No Autumn Here
4. Satellites
5. Lockbox
Pressing Info:
150 Olive Green (NMZ Exclusive)
150 White (DAZE Exclusive)
200 South Shore Sand
Vinyl and limited shirt pre-orders available now. This is a co-release with our friends at DAZE (daze-style.com for other variants)!
“There’s No Autumn Here” premiering on AXE TO GRIND PODCAST! Check it out.
ENDS OF SANITY “Ends of Sanity” 12″ EP AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!
North Carolina’s ENDS OF SANITY present a 4 song debut that is as hard as it is to the point. The band, comprised of members from bands such as DETRIMENT, LIFE’S QUESTION, DWELL and MAGNITUDE, channels a metallic hardcore sound distilled down to it’s purest form: big production, hard riffs, and moshable groove. The uncompromising musicianship is met with lyrics of self-determination, offering a balance of motivation and unbridled anger. This is the perfect record for fans who find themselves at the axis of hardcore and metal.
Released on cassette by DAZE (daze-style.com) and available now on vinyl! ORDER HERE!
Pressing Info:
Black Red Marble /30
Dark Grey /50 (DAZE exclusive)
Dark Red /80
Yellow /100 (REV exclusive)
Black /150
— Limited UK cover through The Coming Strife /30
An exclusive ENDS OF SANITY shirt designed by Ridge Rhine is available for limited pre-order, as well as merch and vinyl bundles while they last. ORDER HERE.
ZINES NOW IN THE DISTRO!
CURSETHEKNIFE “THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE”
CURSETHEKNIFE’s debut LP, “Thank You For Being Here”, presented in full.
Originally released in two parts, the collection sees the LP get double vinyl treatment and an expanded digital streaming version including demos and unreleased track. Vinyl pressing limited to 145 (30 clear with cream specs, 115 black). PURCHASE HERE.
We also have coinciding merch for the release: alternate colorway of the “Thank You For Being Here” shirt and “CTK Logo” mesh Champion shorts (pre-order until 6/4 only!) PURCHASE HERE.
RAW PLASTIC B-SIDE “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME”
RAW PLASTIC released a B-Side from the EP “Waiting Till Summer”. Listen to ‘No Place Like Home’ on RAW PLASTIC’s Bandcamp here or stream it in conjunction with Memory Screen’s write up of the track here!
One listen to the track and you’ll clearly see why it’s the perfect fit for a B-Side — while it offers the band’s bedroom pop sound, the track itself takes on a more melancholic vibe than the rest of the earlier EP.
NMZ Spring ’21 Merch
Spring merch available now! Enjoy Spring with some NMZ logo merch.
GREY INK ON NATURAL GILDAN
LIMITED TO 10
LIMITED TO 15
SOUL CRAFT ISSUE #3 U.S. DISTRIBUTION
We will be hosting the official distribution of Europe’s SOUL CRAFT FANZINE ISSUE #3. Hit our store to snag a copy of one of the most well done zines. PICK IT UP HERE!
SOULCRAFT Fanzine Issue 3 – Spring 2021
124 A5 pages, black & white, pro-printed.
1st press; 500 copies.
***THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. THESE WILL SHIP WHEN RECEIVED END OF MAY.***
Cover by Mick Lambrou (https://www.instagram.com/micklambrou/)
Artwork by Ultra Grim (ultragrim.tumblr.com)
Interviews / features (alphabetically):
Axe To Grind Podcast, Cauldron Of Burgers, Chain Reaction, Change, Choice To Make, Combust, Delta Kapa, Icepick, Mindforce, Mutually Assured Destruction, Never Ending Game, New Morality Zine, One King Down, One Step Closer, Promise Kept Digital, Rampage!, Reality Filter Photography
RGB Designs, Slam Jameson Art, World Be Free.
COLONIAL WOUND “DEGRADATION” AVAILABLE TO ORDER!
COLONIAL WOUND’s goal from the start was to create driving, aggressive and noisy music – that is exactly what they have accomplished on their newest, uncompromising 3 song EP, “Degradation”. “Degradation” will surely call to mind the band’s wide ranging sonic influences with everything from Unsane to Deadguy and Botch.
Art by Carl Auge (His Hero Is Gone)
These songs are a clear example of the band’s ability to channel both heavy and aggressive. The songs showcase a unique drumming style that oscillates between heavy and driving to fast within the span of a second. The sheer force of the drums fit perfectly into place with open, rumbling bass that continues to carry each song along opening up opportunities for a confrontationally clear and poignant vocal delivery. The aggression of the rhythm section is sustained by the surge of loud and powerful guitars adding even more dynamics through their razor sharp melodies heard throughout. “Degradation” thematically points to the fact that everything works towards its own end, but we can only hope that end is far from now for COLONIAL WOUND.
“Degradation” features cover artwork from Carl Auge (artist/His Hero Is Gone), layout by Sean Leary and also comes with a companion photozine by Rebecca Olson. Limited alt cover artwork by AWG INC
Tracklist:
I
II
III
Pressing info:
70 orange and black splatter (20 with limited alt cover) – SOLD OUT
80 black
108 purple haze
We are also offering a shirt pre-order (ending 4/20). “Drown” shirt design features photography from Rebecca Olson. Front print and back print (NMZ logo) on Grape color Comfort Colors.
STAND STILL
Your next favorite band! Summer 2021!
@standstill.ny is primed to take over the radio waves this summer with their upcoming debut EP. Hailing Long Island, the band falls in line with the ever growing tradition of fantastic melodic hardcore.
We are stoked to team up with our friends at @dazeofthefuturespast to bring you this 12” EP later this summer. Meanwhile, take a listen to their track on the recent Long Island benefit comp here. More info in the coming months!
END ON END “PROMO ’21” OUT NOW
END ON END are back with a bang demonstrating you don’t have to compromise to be hardcore. Faster. More aggressive. More poetic. Still fucking straight edge.
Three track promo leading up to 12″ EP out this Summer on NMZ!
1. Wish Fulfillment
2. All You Can Do
3. Can’t Get Ahead (Step Forward cover)
White pro-dubbed tapes /50 and shirt pre-orders (run until 4/14 and will ship start of May). Available in the NMZ store or Bandcamp now!
G.I. BILL MERCH PRE-ORDER
You want it? You got it. Available now for limited pre-order until 4/14 in NMZ store.
RAW PLASTIC “HEART RUSH” VIDEO
RAW PLASTIC teamed up with visual artist Hiro to create a video for the track “Heart Rush” featured on their newest EP, “Waiting Till Summer”. The footage was shot in Japan on super8 film and edited in Poland for the final product! Watch below!
COLONIAL WOUND “DEGRADATION” OUT APRIL 16TH
COLONIAL WOUND’s goal from the start was to create driving, aggressive and noisy music – that is exactly what they have accomplished on their newest, uncompromising 3 song EP, “Degradation”. “Degradation” will surely call to mind the band’s wide ranging sonic influences with everything from Unsane to Deadguy and Botch. “Degradation” 12″ EP is out April 16th.
RAW PLASTIC “WAITING TILL SUMMER” OUT NOW!
Enjoy the early rush of summer with a great EP that will get you longing for yesterday while still being hopeful for the future. Poland’s own RAW PLASTIC hit with this 4 song EP blending everything from bedroom pop, post-hardcore, shoegaze and punk into their own sound.
NOW STREAMING AND ON BANDCAMP.
HOLY FIGURES “LUCK OF THE DRAW” 2nd PRESS AVAILABLE NOW!
2nd press of HOLY FIGURES EP, “Luck of the Draw”, on 8″ square white late cut records are now available. 2nd press is limited to 25. We appreciate the continued support and wanted to give those who might have missed out a second chance. The second press features an alternative color-way of the cover and set of tarot cards.
SUNSTROKE LIVE IN BELMAR, NJ!
On February 28th, SUNSTROKE played a livestream event in Belmar, NJ. The set was filmed by HATE5SIX and engineered by Sean Kenny. During the livestream SUNSTROKE auctioned off two limited b-side screened copies of their EP “Bloom At Night” featuring artwork from JOEY’S WORLD. They were able to raise and donate over $600 for Women Against Abuse in Philly.
Check out the set for an opportunity to hear two new tracks (and more) from SUNSTROKE.
RAW PLASTIC “WAITING TILL SUMMER” ORDER NOW!
EP OUT 3/17!
While we might still be reeling from the fan favorite “Promo 2020”, RAW PLASTIC have returned with four great songs to scratch the itch of longing for summer. RAW PLASTIC show that as the world begins to thaw they are able to blend together the cool, laid back sound of bedroom pop and the post-hardcore angst of their roots. The result is four songs filled with an unparalleled “vibe” sure to get you nodding your head and swaying to the beat.
Why wait until 3/17 to hear the music when you can order now! Lathes and cassettes will ship right away. Clear 7″ lathe cut records (/25) are first come, first serve! We also have professionally dubbed glitter tapes and a shirt pre-order (available until 3/19).
For this release we are teaming up with PELETON RECORDS in Europe, who also have a tape variant available! This should help some with the shipping outside the US!
Meanwhile, stream the “Promo 2020” here while you wait!
PORCUPINE “THE SIBYL” OUT NOW
Porcupine’s relentless effort to create comes to a head on “The Sybil”.
Below is the single from the EP titled ‘Pederasty’.
SINKING “LIVE AT GATE 4” PREMIER AND CASSETTE TAPE
We’re excited to be part of this listening and viewing experience from Massachusetts band, Sinking (features Tyson from Blind Idol).
SINKING is a band who takes inspiration from a range of musical influences, most notably 90s emo and alternative rock. This live set acts as an opportunity for the band to showcase their sonic and visual artistry, while giving people at home that live show experience. What you have as a result is a true “nth wave” emo revival set recorded live at Gate 4 with Will Hirst.
We have a cassette tape pre-order of the live session up now! Limited to 50 and will ship start of March. Click here to pre-order.
DOWNWARD “HORSE” MERCH
Original “2 Songs” photographer/artist Olivia Johnson has created a wood cut rendition of the photo for this limited pre-order merch. Orders will only be up for one week (until 2/10). Purchase here.
EXCIDE “TWO OF A KINDA” DELUXE EDITION
To celebrate the one year anniversary of EXCIDE’s “Two of a Kind” we created a deluxe edition of the cassette. The tape features the tracks from “Two of a Kind” with the addition of “Actualize” and “Radiation Reel”. Cassette features new rendition of artwork from both releases. We have the remaining 25 tapes available!
Listen to “Two of a Kind” and “Actualize/Radiation Reel” on streaming or our Bandcamp here.
SWEET SOUL “SO FAR NO FURTHER” LP OUT NOW!
SWEET SOUL’s full length, “So Far No Further”, out now for your listening pleasure! Physical records and merch are available as well.
LISTEN ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND OUR BANDCAMP HERE!!!
SOLD OUT!!! FIND REMAINING COPIES AT EXTINCTION BURST!
Pressing info:
Mustard Yellow /99
– NMZ limited cover /20 (art by Dewey) —sold out
– Extinction Burst limited cover /20 (art by Ray Ruiz) —sold out
– Crew Cuts (UK orders) limited cover /20 (art by Noah Garcia)
Orange and Green Splatter /152
We are also running a shirt pre-order on this design by Sam Allen through 2/5. Printed on Grape Comfort Colors!
HOLY FIGURES “LUCK OF THE DRAW” OUT NOW!
RAW PLASTIC “PROMO 2020” NOW STREAMING!!!
Welcome Poland’s best surfers, RAW PLASTIC, to the NMZ roster. Today we are bringing you a two song promo as a taste of what is to come on the summer-longing EP later this year.
RAW PLASTIC is the new project by Sebastian Polus and Bastian Najdek (both play in Polish bands Syndrom Paryski and Revive). The Covid lockdown and Sebastian’s temporary move to the UK enabled them to explore their long-time idea of writing some lo-fi melodic-yet-punky songs. RAW PLASTIC sees the two blending various inspirations like 90s emo, surf rock, shoegaze and post-hardcore with the vibe of longing for summer and safer, easier times.
All DIY in their bedrooms.
And with lots of guitar pedals.
Listen to “Promo 2020” on all streaming services and Bandcamp here.
SWEET SOUL
“THE MOMENT” VIDEO SINGLE
Today Extinction Burst and NMZ are premiering a video for the first single off SWEET SOUL‘s upcoming debut LP, “So Far No Further”. “The Moment” is a video that relies on creative visuals to captivate the viewer, which is refreshing to see the artistic return of the music video. With direction from Taylor Soul and cut and edited at Local Man Studios in Victorville CA.
DEBUT LP OUT BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!
A join venture with EXTINCTION BURST out of the High Desert. Check out their vast catalog of music, literature and art.
THOUGHT CONTROL “SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM”!!!
NMZ welcomes THOUGHT CONTROL to the roster. We were asked by close friend Sean of SUNSTROKE to be a part of this release for his new label GOVERNMENT CHECK MUSIC (GCM) and could’t resist after first listening to the EP.
Cassette tapes, shirts and limited pre-order available here.!!!
Hardcore’s sonic evolution has taken its share of turns over the course of its 40 year history, but its wisest adherents understand a simple fact: The progenitors got it right the first time. In that regard, New Jersey’s Thought Control can count themselves among the enlightened.
Thought Control favors a perfection of execution over novelty. Instead of aiming to innovate, they demonstrate why a band playing fully optimized, razor sharp hardcore is still as revelation even four decades into the genre’s lifespan. When you think of hardcore—no modifier, straight-up hardcore—this is the sound that should come to mind. Like the form’s originators in the 80s, revivalists like Government Warning in the 2000s, or likeminded contemporaries such as Armor or Electric Chair, Thought Control trims the fat and delivers only the most critical components.
Formed as a solo project by John K. in mid-2020, Thought Control quickly coalesced into a proper band, featuring members of Sunstroke, The Dividing Line, and Electric Flesh. Their debut EP, Shock to the System, was written and performed entirely by John K., and was engineered/mixed by Dom Maggi at The Lumberyard. Mastering duties were handled by the ever-capable Will Killingsworth of Dead Air Studios. The result is a no-bullshit affair that’s seeing life as a physical release in the form of a cassette via New Morality Zine and Government Check Music.
The merits of masterfully executed hardcore can’t be overstated. There’s a reason this music attracts hordes of fanatical devotees with each new generation, and bands like Thought Control are it. No bullshit. No gimmicks. Just hardcore done right. And even in 2020, 40 some years on, there still ain’t nothing better.
Write up by Grey Gordon
/50 red (NMZ variant) ***this one****
/50 green (GCM variant)
FAKE EYES “CRYSTAL BALL” CREWNECK AVAILABLE NOW!!
Post the release of FAKE EYES “A Drip Is All We Need”, Polish artist Bastian Najdek (getxxlost) created an art piece focusing on the band’ fan favorite track, ‘Illuminate’. As a result we kept in touch and have been talking since. In casual conversation we decided we some day wanted to work together on some merch pieces and thought this design was a great starting point.
The design is printed on grey Champion crew necks in teal/black or blue/red combination. Each crewneck also has a re-imagined NMZ logo on the right cuff. These were printed by Lucky House MFG who did an insane job.
PURCHASE HERE.
CURSETHEKNIFE “THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE PT II” OUT NOW!!!
Their debut LP, “Thank You For Being Here”, is an entire listening experience (clocking in at 56min) and is split into two parts “Pt I” and “Pt II”. The album leads the listener through the sounds of personal loss, truth and growth.
“Thank You For Being Here Pt II” is out today. You can hear the continuation of their debut opus on any streaming platform and our Bandcampe here!
We also have a limited merch drop including black cassette tapes for “Pt II” limited to 50 and a companion album art shirt printed on black Comfort Colors. Pick these up while they last!! Artwork done by Cassandra Good (@cassandra_lynn_) and layout/design done by Jonathan Gonzalez (@jonathanleegonzalez)
“HARDCORE AND THE WORDS THAT SHAPE US” ZINE
“Hardcore and the Words That Shape Us” — a purposeful phrase when I think of the ways in which hardcore has had a profound impact on my personal mindsets and values. I knew I wouldn’t be alone in that.
In this issue, individuals were tasked with identifying a specific song’s lyrics that have had a foundational impact on their lives.
This 60+ page zine includes reflections from Norman Brannon, Kat Lanzillo, Jay Peta, Jon Contino, Olivia Johnson, Matthew Bohn, Andrew Truss, Rob Fish and more.
Art and cover layout by Olivia Johnson.
NMZ Winter Drop
We’ve got some NMZ gear to keep you warm in these winter months! Both are rather limited so act quick!
NMZ “Back To School” Hoodies offer the clean fan favorite design on an heavy and comfortable Independent Trading Company black hoodie. White front and back print. Hoodie also features sewn on NMZ label on front waistband. Purchase here.
We also have a set of NMZ tag cable beanies in an assortment of colors! Yellow, blue steel, grey and black. Click here to purchase!
SLIDING SCALE
WELCOME G.I. BILL
LISTEN HERE
GI BILL offer up “Demo 2020”. A true glimpse into the complexity of relationships and your inner self.
1. Lithgow
2. Far-Off Marching
3. Natural Facts
Cassette and tote pre-order available here!
/50 clear cassette tapes
/20 tote bags
CURSETHEKNIFE “THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE PT I” OUT NOW!!!
CURSETHEKNIFE is an alternative shoegaze band from OK. While the genre of alternative shoegaze can seem over saturated, cursetheknife will surely be one to rise to the top. The band’s sound is limitless as a result of being unafraid to play with a wide variety of melody and instrumentation. Their debut LP, “Thank You For Being Here”, is an entire listening experience (clocking in at 56min) and is split into two parts “Pt I” and “Pt II”. The album leads the listener through the sounds of personal loss, truth and growth.
We are hyped to release CURSETHEKNIFE “Thank You For Being Here Pt I” today. You can hear these 5 mind altering songs on any streaming platform and our Bandcampe here!
https://soundcloud.com/nick-acosta-361814132/sets/cursetheknife-thank-you-for/s-pByRjh1AvzI
We also have a hot merch drop including grey cassette tapes for “Pt I” limited to 50 and a companion album art shirt printed on ivory Comfort Colors. Pick these up while they last!! Artwork done by Cassandra Good (@cassandra_lynn_) and layout/design done by Jonathan Gonzalez (@jonathanleegonzalez) CASSETTES AND SHIRTS HAVE SOLD OUT!!!
CHICAGO HARDCORE SHIRTS
We’ve got a few leftover CHICAGO HARDCORE shirts up for sale! L-2XL printed on Comfort Colors.
SI DIOS QUIERE “A HELL LIKE NO OTHER”
2nd PRESS UP FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!
SI DIOS QUIERE’s “A Hell Like No Other” demo is a true demonstration of community and culture. The new Chicago outfit have prioritized commentary on contemporary culture with blistering and hard hitting hardcore on this three song demonstration. The music will call to mind stomping hardcore acts such as Terror, Madball and even Suicidal Tendencies with their own fresh take.
The band has cited its inception as a way to play music they love, while being advocates of their communities and those impacted by systemic racism. Part of this process is the disruption of cultural erasure that has occurred in their very neighborhoods. As a result, we have decided to donate $2 from every Si Dios Quiere merch item to local Chicago organization, Son Chiquitos. The orgs mission is to engage family and community resources that affirm culture and traditions through music, language and art.
Second press of the demo tape (limited to 50) and “A Hell Like No Other” shirts available in the webstore for pre-order! Shirts will be up until MONDAY NOVEMBER 10TH! Act quick. Both layouts were designed by the band’s bassist and graphic designer Mind In Chains. Purchase here!
welcome cursetheknife
cursetheknife is an alternative shoegaze band from OK. While the genre of alternative shoegaze can seem over saturated, cursetheknife will surely be one to rise to the top. The band’s sound is limitless as a result of being unafraid to play with a wide variety of melody and instrumentation. We will be working with the band to release their masterfully crafted release, “Thank You For Being Here Pt I”, out Nov. 13th.
On a more personal note, Oklahoma has somewhat become a second hub for NMZ, featuring close friends and bands like Downward and End On End. While the band has been on our radar, it wasn’t until it was presented by EOE singer, Sam, to check out some demos floated by the band. Instantly these songs drew me. We are excited to have some more friends from that area and are tethered to our already growing home. We have already loved our conversations with Steph, Branden and Sev.
The band also is featured on BrooklynVegan, where they are premiering two new tracks from the upcoming release: ‘Feeling Real’ and ‘Low’. Go head to the link to hear the tracks and learn more about the band!
thank you for being here.
SI DIOS QUIERE
We are beyond excited to be working with new Chicago hardcore band, Si Dios Quiere for the release of their demo, “A Hell Like No Other”. To celebrate, we are hosting a pop-up market event at the Pilsen Art House. The pop-up will also act as a fundraiser for Son Chiquitos, an organization whose mission is to organize educational programs that strengthen the development of Spanish language and children’s cultural identity through music, art and literature.
We will have various local vendors selling art, merchandise and food. Please pop in, pick something up, donate and head out! We will be ensuring masks are worn and the outdoor environment is as safe as we can.
NMZ STORE OVERHAUL!
The NMZ Storenvy has been overhauled with tons of rad shit: distro zines, LPs and all remaining merch from the last couple of NMZ releases. There are some super sales ($5 shirts) and stuff for good causes (NMZ “Back to School” shirt).
BLIND IDOL “TOWN & CITY” EP OUT NOW!
NMZ is excited to be working with BLIND IDOL on the release of their first EP, “Town & City”. The band features Tyson Luneau (Maniac, Sinking, etc) and Kyle Taylor (Crafter, Sentimental Press), long time friends with the desire to create music that represents an intersection of their interests. The band set out to create dark brooding hardcore while maintaining a dynamic, fast, and melodic structure. BLIND IDOL does just that. The EP “Town & City” harkens back to the sound of early Bridge 9 (pulling from AN, Panic, etc) while infusing the aesthetic and lyrical style of bands as diverse as Tragedy and Modern Life Is War.
BLIND IDOL personifies the feelings of isolation and desperation that are all too real for the year 2020. Listen for yourself!
The EP is available on black cassette limited to 50. Click here!
Tyson and Kyle have also created a companion zine with photography from Tyson and poetry from Kyle. The zine is limited to 20. Bundles here!
We will also have the “Broken Building” shirt design up for pre-order for two weeks, ending on 9.22. The shirt features black ink print of the cover art on red Comfort Colors, NMZ back print. Pick one up here!
NMZ “BACK TO SCHOOL” SHIRT
Bringing a new colorway of the NMZ “BACK TO SCHOOL” shirt design to you! Available now for pre-order. Midnight Comofort Colors shirt with dark grey front and back print.
Schools all over the US, including my own, start this week. As a 12th grade reading instructor one of the things I have prided myself on is offering students a well curated library of books in my classroom. Over the last three years I have pushed myself (along with the support of my co-teacher) to include books that act as both mirrors and windows to my students, diverse authors, texts that push thinking beyond societal norms, and ones that address mental health for young adults. Given our completely remote context, I won’t have the opportunity to interact with students around novels besides the class text as much. I want to create a way where I could continue to engage students in reading and offer independent reading books to students and send them to their homes.
$6 of every purchase will go towards sending students books from local bookstores straight to their homes! You can even leave some great book titles in the comments section with your purchase if you’d like me to purchase specific texts.
Pre-order is only up for ONE WEEK! Ends 9.12. So act now, sleep later. Thanks for reading. Buy one!
FREE AT LAST INTERVIEW
Interview originally appears in NMZ #3. Thanks for reading.
WELCOME HOLY FIGURES
We are proud to welcome North Carolina’s HOLY FIGURES to the NMZ roster. We were connected through our mutual friend, Tyler of Excide, and he knew we would click instantly. During the winter months they went into the studio to record and the outcome was a single titled ‘Lucille’. The single dropped in March and I was hooked.
The band plans on releasing an EP later in 2020, but to tide over listeners we are bringing you the original recording of ‘Lucille’ as the band’s debut single digitally, as well as on limited 7″ clear lathe cut record. ‘Lucille’ acts as a perfect debut single from the NC trio because it showcases the band’s strong synchronized rhythm section, soaring choruses, figurative lyrics and darker tone.
We are also releasing a pre-order (ends 9/3) ‘Lucille’ shirt featuring a re-imagined version of the artwork photography. All shirt profits will act as a benefit for drummer Caleb Hogue, who recently broke parts of his neck in a car accident. Money will go towards helping support his medical expenses.
FAKE EYES POSTERS!
Live photo by Kathy Garcia.
LOOK BEYON PRESS has created a rad promo poster for the FAKE EYES release, “A Drip Is All We Know”. Poster is available in two different colorways and shipping now! Click here to purchase and check out other posters.
SOUL CRAFT ISSUE #2
We’re excited to exclusively distro another European zine. This time, Soul Craft Issue #2. This high quality zine features:
Cover art by Caleb Hartnett / Choice To Make, Worn, One Step Closer (https://www.instagram.com/kalu__one/)
Artwork by Ultra Grim (ultragrim.tumblr.com)
Pictures by Lina V. (https://www.instagram.com/linaaa.vv/)
Interviews / features (alphabetically):
All Out War
Alva Freddy
Bandage
Big Cheese
Blvd. Of Death
Death Before Dishonor
Drain
(The) Fight
Gouge Away
Higher Power
Nick Paleologos / SOOC Photography
Redemption Denied
Sean Taggart
Skateism
United & Strong
Wondergirl Photography
+ columns & more
DOWNWARD “2 SONGS” THIRD PRESS AVAILABLE NOW! — SOLD OUT
Third press of DOWNWARD’s newest offering, “2 Songs”, now available. Third press on 7×7″ black lathe cut vinyl. This press includes alternate maroon artwork. Limited to 20 copies.
NMZ MOSHER
A few months ago a friend (IG @dontpickscabs) created an NMZ logo that was used exclusively for the NMZ roster. Today we’re launching a limited merch set with that same Mosher logo. Limited quantities starting 8/7 at noon central. Click here to shop.
ZINE DISTRO “DEAR YOU FANZINE”
Now carrying Spanish zine, “Dear Your Fanzine”. An A4, 40 page, full color zine. Features interviews with myself and NMZ artists Sunstroke and Glean. Also includes interviews with Fiddlehead, Drug Church, Bent Blue and more.
Limited copies available! Snag here!
EXCIDE “ACTUALIZE/RADIATION REEL” STREAMING NOW!
We also have this limited “Radiation Reel” shirt design by @broccoli__boy up in our NMZ store for a limited time. Pre-orders end in two weeks. Order here!
FAKE EYES
“A DRIP IS ALL WE KNOW” OUT NOW!
LIVE FROM THE GATEWAY CITY!
TIME AND PRESSURE — SOLD OUT.
Time and Pressure
“Live In the Gateway City” Cassette
NMZ is excited to team up with St. Louis hardcore’s Time and Pressure. On June 10th, 2020 the band headed to The Sinkhole in STL to perform a live set via Twitch. During the timely set, the band was able to raise thousands of dollars for The Bail Project.
Now, the band is at it again and has teamed up with us to bring that live set to cassette. The cassette, limited to 50, will have all proceeds donated to another important cause: education and prevention of sexual abuse and violence. The proceeds ($150) were donated to Safe Connections in STL ( https://safeconnections.org/ )
Tracks will NOT appear online. Each purchase will come with an email of the files.
White cassette /50
MEMO SESSIONS CASSETTE TAPE
In an ongoing effort to support Black Lives and our current movement, we have made our previously Bandcamp-only, comp available on cassette. The “Memo Sessions” features NMZ bands each playing an original song unplugged. Each purchase will come with digital download.
Proceeds will be split between Chicago Freedom School, Assata’s Daughters, and On The Ground Chi. Purchase here.
“RAGE AGAINST” CREW NECK PRE-ORDER
Pre-orders up until 6/11. Orders include informational zine.
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE!
In solidarity with the protests against injustice in Chicago. All proceeds will be split between Chicago Freedom School, Assata’s Daughters, and On The Ground Chi.
BUGGIN “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY” SHIRT PRE-ORDER
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE!
In solidarity with the protests against injustice in Chicago. All proceeds will be split between Chicago Freedom School, Assata’s Daughters, and On The Ground Chi.
Purchase here from NMZ or Buggin
GLEAN “Demo 2020”
We are happy to announce that we have a second run of GLEAN’s “Demo 2020” cassette tapes. The youngbloods of San Diego tastefully combine elements of bands from Hüsker Dü to Title Fight. Click here to buy a cassette!
To celebrate there are a bunch of other goodies: $6 “G” shirts here and a live on Instagram acoustic set.
DOWNWARD “2 Songs”
Second press of limited physical media now available. We are also doing a pre-order for album artwork shirts on Comfort Colors for about a week.
PURCHASE HERE.
Songs on streaming services available and our Bandcamp.
SWEET SOUL “Noises Drown” Cassingles and More!
Art by Chris Dazzo (IG @dazzo.c)
WHOA! Ready to rock? SWEET SOUL bring two new tracks; “Noises Drown” and ” At Odds”, that act as a precursor to the upcoming LP, ‘So Far No Further’. These two tracks offer pure rock energy with enough pop sensibility guaranteed to please any listening ear. Cassingle release also includes the song “Come On” by Chuck Berry, but the band is really covering the Rolling Stones cover version of the track.
Cassettes /70 all random glitter. Purchase here.
Available on all streaming services and our Bandcamp page.
LP will be out late summer in conjunction with the High Desert’s own, Extinction Burst.
We are also running a limited pre-order on these “Noises Drown” pocket tees! Pick one up here before 6/1!
All artwork by Chris Dazzo!
NMZ BREAKERS
Limited run of ‘rain coat’ yellow Champion windbreakers. Pick one up here.
SUNSTROKE X JOEY’S WORLD
NEW MORALITY ZINE, SUNSTROKE, JOEY’S WORLD and EDGEMEN PRINTING have all teamed up this Spring to drop the SUNSTROKE x JOEY’S WORLD COLLAB.
Sunstroke “Bloom At Night” Joey’s World Variant
Sunstroke has teamed up with artist Joey G. or Joey’s World (IG joeysxworld) to make the most of a bad situation. During the initial shipping of the “Bloom At Night” EP we received some slightly damaged covers, so to make them special we asked Joey G to create alternate cover art to go with them.
Limited to 25 (24 blue and 1 pink) beautiful fold over covers! $5 of each order will be donated to the Walnut Wellness Fund (a Philly organization that supports and provides mental health services to the LGBTQ community https://www.walnutwellnessfund.com/mission)
NMZ x Joey’s World Collab Shirt
A re-imagined NMZ logo via artist Joey’s World! Perfect NMZ set up envisioned for sitting at home! Black shirt and white back print!
Sunstroke x Edgemen Printing Collab Shirt
Limited SUNSTROKE shirt design by JOEY’S WORLD printed and only available through EDGEMEN PRINTING!
DOWNWARD “2 SONGS” AVAILABLE NOW
LIMITED TO 30 7-by-7 inch lathe record with silk screened cover
DOWNWARD’s “2 SONGS” is a 7-by-7 inch record that offers a continuation of the band’s songwriting and sound from the LP, while honing in certain elements that keep the music fresh and engaging.
Silk screen covers done by Swarm Print
BrooklynVegan is premiering one of the two tracks, ‘Leechy’, here.
Picture by Hiro
Below is the quick via text interview I conducted with DOWNWARD singer, Drew, used for Brooklyn Vegan. Check it out.
NMZ: You all chose a 2 song EP for your next release, what lead to that decision?
Drew: When the LP came out, we had already been playing most of those songs for a year or so. I guess you could say boredom lead to that decision, and I feel like these songs are a continuation of that LP structurally and vibe-wise. They sound a lot better too because we had Phillip around and more time to plan.
NMZ: Was the band’s approach to recording these two songs different knowing Phillip would be around?
DREW: Not in a huge way. Obviously it’s always nice having an extra set of ears around, but Phillip totally felt like a member of the band. We don’t prepare for anything too hard.
NMZ: What can you tell me about the song ‘Leechy’ that is being premiered? How did you approach the music and lyrics to this particular song?
Drew: had those verses written when I was writing the LP, when I came up with the riff for the chorus I had the thought “I guess I’m writing Downward songs.” Ideas don’t come to me quickly, and I tossed that song around for months before I sent it do the rest of the band and Phillip. I can write lyrics for 2 or 3 whole songs in one good night and then get stumped for a couple months.
NMZ: Can you speak to the direction of the lyrics or what you were thinking/feeling at the time those were written?
Drew: Leechy is definitely one of the more frustrated/angry Downward songs thematically. I think in the last 6 months i’ve been less bummed and more pissed.
NMZ: Any specific leading causes?
Drew: I was feeling frustrated with a lot of things in my immediate life. Coworkers, my own friends, whatever. I tend to make up stories or lines in my head to fit a feeling.
NMZ: While we’re discussing specific songs, how does ‘Leechy’ compare to ‘Your Way’? If you described ‘Leechy’ as a more frustrated and angry track, what emotions are ascribed to ‘Your Way’?
Drew: When I wrote the lyrics for Leechy I was sick of everyone and when I wrote Your Way everyone was sick of me. I think the songs show both sides of what malnourished relationships with the people you love make you feel.
NMZ: Does exploring these topics through your music help in anyway?
Drew: It definitely makes me more self aware, playing live is more therapeutic than writing for me because it’s hard.
NMZ: Knowing that live shows might not be a possibility in the near future, where does Downward go from here?
Drew: When it’s safe for us to meet up on a regular basis, we’re gonna work on another LP. As far as everything else goes, the vibe is weird right now. Realistically, venues and promoters won’t wanna take huge risks on smaller packages for a little bit. We have a lot of friends, so hopefully we can get back out there soon, but it’s a scary time for sure.
MEMO SESSIONS
The MEMO SESSIONS are a result out of disconnection. During such isolating times, NMZ attempts to connect listeners to artists in a very stripped down and real way. Artists were asked to pick one of their songs and use the Voice Memo app to record an unplugged version. These songs not only offer a warm comfort, but also showcase the versatility of NMZ’s dynamic roster.
Tracklist:
DOWNWARD – Budge
EXCIDE – Come Clean
FAKE EYES – Subsystem Recognition (previously unreleased and appearing on their upcoming EP “A Drip Is All We Know”)
PORCUPINE – Wedlock
GLEAN – Garden
SWEET SOUL – Get A Grip
Only available via digital stream on Bandcamp. Click here to listen! A huge thank you for all the bands who were willing to take risks and try something new.
PORCUPINE/PROUNS SPLIT CASSETTE
NOW AVAILABLE!
‘Afternoon’ Variant /25
This split was released digitally at the end of 2019 and is seeing a physical tape release via New Morality Zine and Tiny God Inc. The sound of the bands is quite different, but works well together in harmony, which makes sense because this split comes after the two bands shared the road together last Summer.
Porcupine kicks off the split, with their best and most concise material to date. Their chaotic sound from past releases is harnessed and used in bursts, making their melodic moments even more powerful. They seem to take influence from late 90s to early 00s melodic hardcore and metal core like Converge and The Hope Conspiracy, and pull it off in their own way. They keep it fresh with various vocal stylings, dynamic changes, and non-corny mosh parts. The two songs ‘Fawn’ and ‘Wedlock’ both begin with samples and flow into each other seamlessly.
Then, Prouns kicks off their side with ‘Blue’, which was featured on their 2019 Summer Tour Promo as well. This song features a lot of what Prouns does best, stompy bits with distant yet catchy vocals. The New York three piece battles with itself through a jagged rhythmic groove, giving way to unexpected relief until the song is over and leads directly into ‘Running in Place’. This is a quicker song that teases at a more hardcore feel, until the halfway point, where the songs builds to a catchy and chunky peak. This band does a great job of blending the various edges of classic emotional rock, I hear bits of Quicksand, Handsome, Silent Majority, and Christie Front Drive in there.
This split breezes by at 9 minutes and has a little something for anyone who enjoys passionate & aggressive music.
-Michael Bellis (Brain Cave)
We also have a limited number of bundles with all three variants (‘Morning’ /25, ‘Afternoon’ /25, and ‘Night’ /25) available. Click here.
CATALOG No. 2 Digital Copy
Figured I’d deliver some small content to read while everyone is in quarantine. This is a brief digital copy of Catalog No. Issue 2. At the start of all of the COVID-19 stuff I was actually in the process of moving and working on this full issue, so I packed up all my records for storage and never got a chance to finish.
With that, if you’ve got the time to truly sit with your records during quarantine, I encourage you to re-create your own vinyl memoir.
Catalog No 2
As always, thanks for reading.
-Nick
NMZ X Carrot Cake Zine Sticker Pack Collab
We teamed up with amazing Boston artist, Carrot Cake Zine, to bring you a die cut sticker set of NMZ bands Buggin Out, Downward and Fake Eyes. Check out more art and zines from Carrot Cake here.
Sticker set is limited to 50 total. If you’d like a digital download of an album from any of those artists, leave it in the ‘NOTES’ section of your order!
GLEAN “G” SHIRT!
Available now on surprise colorway of “G” GLEAN design by Drake.
BUGGIN OUT “BUGGIN OUT” EP OUT NOW!
BUGGIN OUT bring you five tracks of aggressive, yet fun loving hardcore Chicago style. The band has easily made a name for themselves in the Midwest through their live shows and ability to transcend scenes. The newest offering sees the band take the groundwork laid out in their year old demo and build off adding a harder edged tone to both the song structures and in your face lyrics. This is 100% not a band to sleep on.
Stream on Apple Music and Spotify services and our Bandcamp!
Lime green tapes out of 50. Pick one up here!
We also have limited “Buggin Out” shirts with NMZ Chicago flag logo for pre-order and in a pre-order bundle here.
GLEAN “DEMO 2020” STREAMING AND PRE-ORDERS
We are ecstatic to bring you the promising demo from San Diego’s GLEAN. The band is compromised of a group of friends and family who share the desire to pay homage to the sounds that shaped them as individuals ranging from bands such as Hüsker Du, Joy Division, and Rites of Spring to more contemporary acts like Title Fight, Fiddlehead and Anxious. The demo showcases a willingness for vulnerability and the need to move on; a perspective that can often only be seen through youthful eyes.
Limited cassette pre-orders available here!
Full “Demo 2020” streaming on our bandcamp. Click here to listen!
Photo by Daniel Gutierrez (IG pleasedontgotohell)
Read more about GLEAN and the demo from STEREOGUM and BROOKLYN VEGAN!
WELCOME EXCIDE
DOWNWARD “TOGETHER” HOODIE
Available for Pre-Order
Limited pre-order ends Friday Jan 31st.
Pre-order bundle with 12″ “S/T” LP on Opaque Purple available also! Click here.
GLEAN SINGLE “GARDEN” NOW STREAMING
Welcome to 2020! We are excited to work with a young San Diego band, Glean, to bring you what is surely an awesome demo. To whet your appetite check out the single, “Garden”, now streaming on our respective bandcamps.
We will be co-releasing the cassette demos with SD’s Dogwhistle Records. More news to come on release date and tape orders.
FAKE EYES “FUZZED OUT” SHIRT AVAILABLE NOW!
New FAKE EYES gear in the store! “FUZZED OUT” design by our friend Ridge Rhine (of Life’s Question). Pick up a shirt here and be sure to now follow the band on Instagram @fakeeyesband
More news to come!
WELCOME FLORIDA’S SYSTEM 74
NEW MORALITY ZINE is very excited to team up with Florida’s SYSTEM 74 to bring you their dynamic EP, “Beyond the Surface”. SYSTEM 74 burst onto the scene with 6 raw tracks of modern punk. The release showcases the band’s effective use of dual guitars, ripping bass lines and anthemic vocals.”Beyond the Surface” will surely cause the mind to harken back to the days of skateboarding in empty parking lots.
CD versions of SYSTEM 74’s “Beyond the Surface” available now! CDs include digital download and 11×17 poser (while supplies last). Order here.
Listen on all streaming services and on our Catalog/Bandcamp.
SOUL BLIND ‘CRAWLING INTO YOU’ VIDEO
Watch the video for SOUL BLIND’s track, ‘Crawling Into You’ from the “Promo 19” release available now on tape or streaming services.
SUNSTROKE’S “BLOOM AT NIGHT” STREAMING!
SUNSTROKE’S full EP, “Bloom At Night” is now streaming via Bandcamp. Check it out here!
The EP hits all other streaming platforms Friday 11/8!
SUNSTROKE “BLOOM AT NIGHT”
12″ EP PRE-ORDERS!
We are beyond excited to announce SUNSTROKE’s latest offering: “Bloom At Night”. Pre-orders for the 12″EP are up now!
SUNSTROKE “Bloom At Night” 12″ EP
Philly’s Sunstroke return with the follow up to last year’s LP, “Second Floor/Seven”. The new 12″ EP, aptly titled “Bloom At Night”, showcases the band’s desire for progression. This release finds the band’s sound expanding further into a unique blend of hardcore that holds true to the “Revolution Summer” brand, while highlighting some more subtle influences. The band has not only progressed sonically, but topically as well. While the last release saw Sunstroke taking aim at the ways of the world, “Bloom At Night” has a much more introspective approach in support of individuals tackling their own respective hardships. This EP firmly places Sunstroke at the forefront of an oncoming wave of modern melodic hardcore.
Track List:
1. Bloom At Night
2. Fall Risk
3. Aloof
4. Comadosed
5. Under Your Influence (Dag Nasty cover)
Pressing Info:
/12 silk screened B-Side opaque pink (pre-order only)
/68 opaque pink
/80 transparent blue
ORDER VINYL AND LIMITED BUNDLES HERE.
You can also pre-order two other variants:
Revelation Records has a limited yellow pressing of the record here.
European orders are limited to 50 with an alternative cover through Assault Records. Order here!
SOUL BLIND
“Promo 19” OUT NOW
Hudson Valley’s SOUL BLIND bring two new tracks that showcase the band’s desire to become masters of their craft; upstate post-hardcore shoegaze. These two new tracks show the band leaning into their alternative influences while letting their darker and heavier undertones carry the songs in and out of a dream-like state. Stream the tracks on all services and our Bandcamp.
Cassette tapes and shirt pre-orders available now! Order here!
SWEET SOUL “Do You Like Good Music?” Out Now!
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE! Sweet Soul’s demo aptly titled, “Do You Like Good Music?” is out on streaming services and available for pre-order now!
SWEET SOUL “Do You Like Good Music?”
Is the musical debut of California rockers! The demo release sees the band paying homage to 77 punk through a modern day pop rock filter. These four infectious tunes will surely have you tapping your foot and singing along in no time.
25 green tint (NMZ) ORDER HERE!
25 purple tint (Sweet Soul)
We also have a Sweet Soul logo shirt and mug in the store! Don’t miss out on these exclusive items.
Whet your appetite with this 77 style punk track, ‘Diggin’ Your Grave’ now streaming on Punk News.
SUNSTROKE ‘FALL RISK’ CASSINGLE
As an advance for Sunstroke’s upcoming 12″ EP, “Bloom At Night”, the band has teamed up with New Morality Zine and Museum Of Punk to bring you the ‘Fall Risk’ cassingle.
‘Fall Risk’ shows Sunstroke’s continuation of being able to effectively blend their musical influences into a singular sound: infectious guitar hooks, post-punk undertones, driving drums, and melancholy tinged lyrics.
Photo by Daniella Heminghaus
When asked about the lyrics, singer Sean Farlow responded; “‘Fall Risk’ is about being self aware to your own self destruction, and getting to the point of knowing you need to seek for help. It’s about knowing what it is like trying to navigate why (you feel the way you do), struggling with your own self worth, and comparing your own intelligence to your mental health. Suicide awareness, and prevention are the main themes of this.”
100% of the proceeds from the cassingle and Bandcamp sales are being donated to Philly’s Walnut Wellness Fund (https://www.walnutwellnessfund.com/mission) – an organization that aides uninsured people access to emotional therapy and support.
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Tracklist:
1. Fall Risk
2. Dominic (Live)
Cassingles out of 50.
Tracks will appear on all streaming services Friday 9/20!!!
NMZ LOGO HAT
Now available for a limited time. NMZ Logo 5 panel adjustable hats. These are up and ship quick! Order here.
END ON END “S/T Demo”
Second Press
END ON END’s “S/T DEMO” got the re-press treatment! Dog Years Records and NMZ now have two new color ways available with inverted artwork. If you missed out the first time around, don’t do the same! Order here!
Second Press
25 black (NMZ Exclusive)
25 orange (Dog Years Records Exclusive)
NMZ “Back To School” Shirt
Available now! Get back to school!
Order Here.
LIFE’S QUESTION
“A Tale of Sudden Love and Unforgettable Heartbreak” EP
Streaming + Pre-Order
Life’s Question returns with their continuously evolving style of heavy hardcore. Maintaining the sense of grit from their previous EP, “Cursed The Will To Dream” (2018), “A Tale of Sudden Love and Unforgettable Heartbreak” drives the listener further into a sense of desperation with three brand new tracks.
Musically the band has moved forward with the formula they’ve become known for — bouncy, solo filled ’90s NY influenced hardcore. However, the band didn’t just settle on this release. Instead they continued to drive their melodic undertones forward and infuse even more melody through backing vocals guitar leads. Life’s Question show no sign of slowing down.
Tracklist:
1. Cracks In The Floor Of Heaven
2. You Told Me That You Love Me (But You Told A Lie)
3. Who Stole The Soul
STREAMING NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS AND OUT BANDCAMP!
Cassette Pre-Orders Here!
Tapes limited to 50
25/ smokey tint
25/ solid red
Cassette and Shirt Bundle available also.
DOWNWARD TOUR + CHICAGO TICKETS!
DOWNWARD head out on the road in August with our friends GREYNIER (MN) and HONEYMOON (OH). See dates below.
As part of the run, DOWNWARD will kick it off in CHICAGO at Margaritaville. We are doing advanced tickets for this show. $10.50 on sale now HERE.
ADVANCE TICKET INCLUDES:
1. Entry to show
2. Limited silkscreen newspaper print of show flier by Jonathan Gonzales (pick up upon entry to show)
3. NMZ Minizine featuring info from all bands
NMZ SUMMER ’19 NEWSLETTER
Available Now!
Physical newsletter offering insight into the latest news and releases.
Also the only place you’ll find out about the next NMZ band until it’s actual release!! Purchase here!
Thanks for reading.
FENCE CUTTER
“MY ENVIRONMENT” NOW STREAMING
Stream on the NMZ Bandcamp!
END ON END
STRAIGHT EDGE
END ON END tapes are in and shipping now. We’re all sold out of tapes. END ON END will have an exclusive color on tour this summer.
End On End is a band who thematically and musically prove to be carving their own. While the origin story of End On End is not something unheard of; four friends sharing the desire to rock, the outcome is what defines the band. End On End has somehow very early on mastered the ability to write hardcore songs that would catch the ears of any fan of the genre without succumbing to trends. Their self-titled demo, co-released by Dog Years Records and New Morality Zine, brings four riff driven hardcore songs that pack plenty punch. The demo begins by steadily carrying the listener in only to be welcomed by a barrage of well executed vocals and hard hitting drums. This pattern doesn’t let up throughout the release. Instead, the intensity and urgency of the band only picks up as songs continue. End On End show their appreciation for unique guitar tones and sharp lyrics that land the band somewhere between hardcore heavy weights FURY and Have Heart.
Be sure to catch END ON END this summer with ANXIOS and ONE STEP CLOSER. 
FENCE CUTTER PRE-ORDERS!
NMZ /25 clear FC /25 black
Shirt pre-orders available through June 30th.
NEW FAKE EYES SINGLE, ‘ILLUMINATE’, STREAMING NOW!
Today we bring you the newest track from North Carolina’s FAKE EYES. The single, ‘Illuminate’, will appear on an upcoming promo tape (only available on their East Coast run with Anxious in late May) as well as a future EP release.
‘Illuminate’ sees the band growing more confident in their sound and style. Songwriter and vocalist Paul Vuksanovich takes the opportunity to showcase his transcendental lyrical prowess and vocal melodies. All while guitarist Gran Peters adds an additional layer of intricate guitar that propels the song forward.
‘Illuminate’ is now available on all streaming services.
DOWNWARD “S/T” LP NOW AVAILABLE!
DOWNWARD LPs are in and they look beautiful. The band offers an inspiring sonic take on the realm of alternative and post-hardcore. Downward finds themselves towing the line between what is seemingly light and airy (reminiscent of Radiohead) and at the same time beautifully crushing (akin to modern luminaries Nothing). This album sounds powerful on LP and is a great addition to the NMZ catalog. Purchase here!
AXE TO GRIND:
A LISTENER’S GUIDE 2.0
WE’RE BACK! (BUT NEVER REALLY WENT AWAY….)
LIMITED TO 2,000!
The 2.0 tongue in cheek listener’s guide. This mini zine captures some of the frequently used terms on THE hardcore podcast, Axe To Grind! Use this to make sure you can keep up with the conversation! Purchase here!
Check out and listen to Axe To Grind.
HC Podcast. Adults discussing niche music minutiae with such genuine concern that there’s definitely something wrong with them.
Listen on: Apple podcast, Soundcloud, etc.
Axetogrindpodcast@gmail.com
IG @axetogrindpodcast
Twitter @axetogrindcast
Thanks to Tom, Bob and Pat.
FAKE EYES TOUR + PROMO
Fake Eyes hits the road this May with our close friends in Anxious. Check out the dates above.
Fake Eyes will also have a Promo 2019 cassette tape out on the run featuring a new track and a cover. Be on the lookout for more Fake Eyes stuff in the future!
WELCOME
END ON END
Straight Edge hardcore from Oklahoma.
Very rarely can you find a band whose intensity is matched by it’s honesty. On this promising demo, End On End has been able to accomplish just that. Four well crafted hardcore songs that come across pissed yet poetic. The songs demonstrate a cohesive and thoughtful musicianship that show this band is here to make an impact.
This release presents the best in the Midwest team up of New Morality Zine and Dog Years Records.
25 white (NMZ Exclusive)
25 blue (Dog Years Records Exclusive)
25 yellow (End On End Exclusive)
Listen to the demo here.
DOWNWARD PRE-ORDERS
NMZ005
DOWNWARD. A band from Tulsa, Oklahoma with humble beginnings who have set to live beyond musical boundaries. What started as an idea amongst friends quickly became a passion to create music that satisfies all of their overlapping musical interests. The band offers an inspiring sonic take on the realm of alternative and post-hardcore. Downward finds themselves towing the line between what is seemingly light and airy (reminiscent of Radiohead) and at the same time beautifully crushing (akin to modern luminaries Nothing).
This amazing vinyl release of their LP is limited to 250 pressing. Order here.
100 Pure Clear
150 Opaque Purple
Test Pressings (white LP jacket with matte photo of album art)
In the meantime, stream the full length LP here and check out their recent feature on No Echo!
NMZ NEWSLETTER ZINE
SPRING ’19
Check it out! We’ve got some updates, tour dates and the announcement of NMZ005 (our next vinyl release!) in the newsletter. Pick one up or add it to your order now. CLICK HERE!
NMZ LOGO SHIRTS
A limited set of NMZ logo shirts in red are now up in the store! Order here.
All funds go right back into the project of zines and more music releases!
Thanks for reading.
LIFE’S QUESTION
“Cursed The Will To Dream” EP
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Life’s Question “Cursed The Will To Dream” EP
Life’s Question brings three pulse pounding tracks of gritty hardcore on their latest EP. “Cursed The Will To Dream”. While reminiscent of ’90s NYHC, Life’s Question finely balance elements of heavy breaks, shredding solos and fast parts that are all their own. Chicago Hardcore.
Cassette EP will include 12×12 newspaper print poster.
Album art by Ridge Rhine
Layout by Jake Beaver
PORCUPINE
“The Underground Man” EP
NMZ is excited to team up with distinctive Chicago hardcore act Porcupine. We will be releasing their latest effort, “The Underground Man” EP on cassette. With a sound that falls somewhere between the blurred lines of genres, “The Underground Man” brings four unrelenting tracks of brutal emotion. Listen to it here!
Pre-orders for the EP are up now. Limited to 25 black and 25 red cassettes!
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FAKE EYES “Demo 2018” SHIRTS
Had these Fake Eyes shirts digitally printed. Turned out great and ended up printing a few more. Pick up a shirt and demo cassette here.
SUNSTROKE LIVE AT CREEP RECORDS!
Amazing new live set from Conor of Cemetery Tapes of Sunstroke playing Creep Records in Philly. You might recognize Conor’s work from the Sunstroke promo clip for the LP that he and Sunny Hate5Six worked on. Tons of other great videos on his channel. Be sure to check them out!
P.S. new Sunstroke song in the set! Hear ‘Fall Risk’ here first!
NMZ AND UGLY AND PROUD
DISTRO
Good news! New Morality Zine has teamed up with Ugly and Proud Records (Sofia, Bulgaria) to coordinate a distro.
NMZ releases and zines (well, some of them) are now offered in European distro with Ugly and Proud Records. Save on the insane shipping and begin to pre-order from Ugly and Proud. Head here!
And for those of you that are stateside, we are now running pre-orders on select Ugly and Proud titles as well. Great stuff like ’90’s SFLHC from Envision, metallic hardcore band Die Young, NC’s Search For Purpose and more available.
ILL STREET NEWS PODCAST
I recently got the chance to chat with the gentlemen of Ill Street News Podcast based in Philadelphia. We talk how the zine started, NMZ releases and bands, and how I just sound Straight Edge. Listen below.
https://soundcloud.com/illstreetnews/episode-89-with-nick-from-new-morality-zine
CATALOG No. A VINYL MEMOIR
WELCOME TO CATALOG N0.
This is the first issue in what I hope to make a series. I randomly pull or put away records from my collection and tell you about them. The title says it all. CATALOG No.is a vinyl memoir.
END OF YEAR LISTS
First, seeing NMZ releases on some end of year lists is beyond exciting. The fact that other people enjoy the music we helped put out as much we do is the sole reason for going down the path of releasing music under NMZ.
Here are some spots to check out New Morality Zine releases, as well as others, on Top of 2018 picks.
Really, thank you to anyone who supported these releases in 2018.
Hoping for more in 2019,
-Nick NMZ
FAKE EYES ‘Demo 2018’
5 UP AND COMING HARDCORE BANDS
NMZ’s Rule Them All made Scott Vogel of Terror’s list for new bands to check out. In good company. Watch the video below!
RULE THEM ALL
“An Alignment Of Polarity” Zine Interview
It was an honor to get to start releasing music with Long Island’s Rule Them All. The minute I heard their demo I was hooked. I had been kicking around the idea of trying to put something out, and the demo put the nail in the coffin. I had to see if they were interested in releasing something through NMZ.
Enter “An Alignment Of Polarity”. The band had already begun writing, entered the studio and were nearly finished when we got the ball rolling. The band released the EP digitally with a lot of positive praise and we wanted to be sure we did the vinyl treatment right. With the release of the vinyl we decided to create a zine that acted as the insert. The zine features song lyrics and explanations, as well as an interview with frontman Jon Gusman.
Below is the interview included in that zine. Be sure to pick up a copy of the 12″ EP in our website to get the rest of the zine and song descriptions. Grab the vinyl here!
Thanks for reading.
We also have a RULE THEM ALL ‘LONG ISLAND’ dad hat and hat + vinyl bundle here.
EX YOUTH “Oakland Intervention”
NMZ003.
New Morality Zine, in conjunction with Jawk Records, brings you a 6 track cassette filled with furious, Straight Edge hardcore from the Bay Area’s EX YOUTH. EX YOUTH make their opinions of contemporary culture heard on their newest EP, aptly titled “Oakland Intervention”.
With focal points including social commentary (i.e. ‘I Hate San Francisco’), introspective revelations (i.e. ‘Mute’ and ‘Melatonin’) and, of course, Straight Edge (i.e. ‘Don’t Talk To Me’ and Last One Standing’) the band demonstrates that they are pissed while still being able to remind listeners of why we love hardcore to begin with. Guaranteed winner for any hardcore fan. Limited to 75.
EDGE DAY 2018.
SUNSTROKE “Second Floor/Seven” LP Out Now!
Photo by Grady Allen
Sunstroke’s LP “Second Floor/Seven” is out now!
This joint release with CoinToss Records brings you ambitious and urgent Dischord-era hardcore from Philly/NJ. Taking a page out of hardcore history, while still remaining contemporary, Sunstroke pave the way for forward thinking hardcore.
New Morality Zine, CoinToss and the band have exclusive colors of the vinyl.
Check out this great review from PunkNews, as well as this interview and stream of the LP on No Echo.
COUNT ME OUT
In honor of Indecision Records re-pressing Count Me Out’s “110”, I decided to post the interview conducted with Pete Appleby (CMO, Renee Heartfelt, Memorial) that was featured in NMZ Issue #1.
Seeing as how CMO is one of my favorite bands, I was excited to include them in the initial issue. In my mind Pete (and Garth of CMO) perfected the 2000s hardcore sound that I love. It was then only obvious that I would end up loving all of Pete’s other projects from Renee Heartfelt to Memorial. Through a mutual friend, Michelle Rakshys, that I was able to get a hold of Pete and ask him some questions. The scans of the interview from Issue #1 are below.
Thanks for reading.
You can also pre-order the “110” re-press here at Indecision Records (all test presses are gone, so if you’re already looking to sell one let me know…)
RULE THEM ALL
An Alignment of Polarity EP
OUT NOW on vinyl! Long Island’s Rule Them All “An Alignment Of Polarity” EP. The release features five songs of refreshing, hook-laden melodic Long Island hardcore. Jon Gusman’s existential lyrics are shouted over the catchy guitar work of Richie Amour and Zach Barnett and carried along by the rhythm section featuring Andy Laurino on bass and Abbas Muhammad on drums. Pick one up for your chance to singalong and mosh. This EP is sure to become a favorite of any hardcore music listener.
Formed in a dusty warehouse, Long Island’s Rule Them All took the sound started by hometown staples Silent Majority and Inside and blended it with Revolution Summer emo to create melody that is sorely missing in today’s hardcore scene. While ‘Blueprint For Change’—their initial release—was a breath of fresh air, ‘An Alignment of Polarity’ promises to be the wind beneath the sails of a once thriving style of hardcore.
Perfect band if you’re seeking existential lyrics, LIHC and great vibes.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Higgs Boson
2. Lukewarm
3. Sad To Die
4. When Presented With Circumstance
5. (Error:Trial) So It Starts…
This 12″ EP will come with a zine booklet featuring lyrics, song meanings and band interview.
STREAM THE EP BELOW!!
[hate5six] Rule Them All – June 03, 2018
MUSIC…
Stay tuned for an ongoing blog. In the meantime, check out some of the following bands:
RAICES Texas ‘Courageous’ Shirt
Pre-orders have ended! Thank you to everyone who spread the word or grabbed a shirt. More info on our donation’s impact soon.
Take care of each other.
-Nick