Commune Records

Commune no. 13

2011-08-19T16:00:00.000-07:00

DARK FOG - DRUG PORTAL : HEAVY DILEMMA c55 (Commune no.13)

The mysterious men of Dark Fog get down on some deep grooves with Drug Portal:Heavy Dilemma. On their first full length release with bassist/vocalist Matt Ginsberg, the group explores all sorts of new territory mixing improvised jam sessions and texturally rich rockers. Dark Fog has mastered something most psych bands forget to include in their vocabulary: dynamics. They optimize this skill effortlessly on the epic centerpiece "Sky Opening a Thousand Times Slowburn" moving from floating choruses, mind bending destruction, reversed guitar madness and bass meditation. The overall bass-drum connection on this album creates the cosmic paradox of being locked in and tight but laid back and grooving like the best of funk and soul. Limited to 100 cassettes with full color j-card insert.

RELEASE DATE : SEPT 4th @ THE EMPTY BOTTLE more info here

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2011-03-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

Commune No. 12

Rodeo - Sarcastic Summer

Do you believe in destiny? Well, now you do because there's no other way to explain the formation of Rodeo. Two kids, Jordan Sirven and Richald Giraldi, attending college in New Orleans and bonding over Sonic Youth t-shirts, seemed so right for each. But later, each went their own way until fate reunited them in Chicago. From there, musical endeavours were forged and broken until drummer George Nisbett joined the fold. Thus, Rodeo was born. Destiny.

Rodeo's love of early indie rock and alternative is quite evident in their sound as is the tension between Sirven's lo-fi experimental side and Giraldi's heavier one. Rodeo is a band that dares you to hate them. It's abrasive and sarcastic. It's got the dissonant guitar sound of the Sonic Youth, but the I-don't-give-a-shit mojo of Bleach-era Nirvana. Add to that Sirven's manic vocals, and you've got something damn special that bridges the gap from when alternative was an alternative to something to where we sit today.

After much gigging, the band are poised to force their aptly named "Sarcastic Summer" EP onto the unsuspecting public. Mixed by Bart Pappas of Holodeck Studios and mastered by Peter Andreadis (White Mystery, Baby Teeth), the EP is five songs of non-stop fuck yous. You'll want to hate it, but you'll just being playing right into Rodeo's hands. Rodeo doesn't give a shit, but it's about time you do.

- Ross Meyerson (Writer, Defender of True Metal, Rodeo Believer)

Release Date: 03/15/2011

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2011-03-07T07:42:00.001-08:00

Commune No. 11

Rabble Rabble -
Live from the Giant System Presents show at The Empty Bottle 11.05.2010

Rabble Rabble is best experienced live. A fact widely know through out the city of Chicago. Their high energy psychedelic punk rock translates best inside the mosh pit. But for those that fear psychical injury or simple do not live in Chicago, the garage rock quartet brings the experience to you via CD.
Recorded live during the Giant System showcase at the Empty Bottle on November 5th 2010, this 11 song set is a crash course into the world of Rabble Rabble. Featuring songs of their debut LP "Bangover" like "Doubt It" and "$300 Hoodie" as well as previously unreleased jams and songs like "Fox Trot" and "Dusk". This live CD spans Rabble Rabble's past, present and future.
Full of band antics and banter on top of crowd yells and screams you can practically taste the PBR in your mouth and smell the sweaty crowd. Limited to 100 copies with hand screened covers this release is sure to go quick.

Release Date: 03/12/2011

2011-02-01T22:54:00.001-08:00

Commune no. 10

Learner Dancer - Drop Out

This duo from Indianapolis, Indiana presents you with a ticket, a ticket for a ride to the center of the haze. From the first reverb heavy vocal line to last of the spaced out guitar work this album takes you places. The trancing journey soars through drum machines, synth sounds, echo, fuzz and more fuzz held afloat by driving repetitive bass lines and rhythmic percussion. Which launch the listener on a free fall down a dark bottomless pit.

Self recorded at their practice space this first glimpse at Learner Dancer leaves us waiting for more.

Available on CD with Printed covers and hand screened CDs in Vinyl sleeves. Limited to 100

Released on Thursday Feb. 3rd

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2010-12-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

Commune no. 9

Mustache Music Vol.1 - Compilation CD

Cafe Mustache and Commune Records have teamed up to bring you 16 great Chicago bands and Musicians. All of the tracks on this compilation are songs from artists that are featured for sale at Cafe Mustache. In essence it is a mix CD of great local talent but it also show cases the strength and variety of friends and community with in the Chicago Music scene. Immerse your self in over an hour of Chicago music. Limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at Cafe Mustache in Chicago and through mail oder.Makes the perfect stocking stuffer.

Release Date: Sat. Dec.4th 2010

Bands/Tracks on Compilation:

Angel Olson - My Last Date With You (Skeeter Davis Cover)
John Bellows - Traveler's Shoes
Esoteric Tapioca - To-Do List
Darling – Heart Attack
State Champion – Thanks Given
Velcro Lewis Group – The Oven's On
Giving Up - inlaws? more like outlaws
The Multicolored Mirrors – Grave Robbers
Animal City – Cracker Jacket
Wishgift- Pretty Jenny
Rabble Rabble – Doubt It
Geffika – Relativity
Dark Fog – Surrounds
The Great Society Mind Destroyers – Temple Lurker
Plastic Crimwave Sound - Crash Mob City Hades
Netherfriends - Bret Easton Ellis Novel

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Commune no. 8

2010-10-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

THE MULTICOLOURED MIRRORS - Last Jam Before Thailand CD-R (Commune no.8)

The prolific SEA GREEN conjures up the dirtiest grimiest rock n' roll possible knowing this is his last chance (at least for a year) to release such primal roars before his travels take him away. But these are not thepleas of a desperate man. No! These songs are about living hard and living free. Good for smoking and drinking!
Recorded as live as possible. Limited to 50 CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with colored papersleeves and insert.

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Commune no. 7

2010-09-15T22:29:00.000-07:00

GSMD/DARK FOG - Split 7" (Commune no.7)

(*this is a joint release w/Galactic Zoo Disk)

Two of Chicago's heaviest psych rock groups join together to make this killer 7" spilt. Both tracks recorded by Ray Donato of Dark Fog, the A side features an amped up version of the GSMD's crowd favorite "Divinorum" with tripped out vocal layering and raw guitar ripping. The B side gets even farther out with Dark Fog's "Space" really reaching for the stratosphere but also bringing a grooved out thump yet to be explored by these heads. Also this is the first of Dark Fog's output staring mega-groovin bassist Matt Ginsberg. Limited to 300 7" 45s with color copied sleeves and b&w copied insert.

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Commune no. 6

2010-09-15T22:00:00.001-07:00

RABBLE RABBLE - Bangover LP (Commune no. 6)

Finally the debut of your favorite flower punk rockers Rabble Rabble, and its on wax! These local heroes give it to you straight with the perfect blend of catchy guitar jangle and pulsing drum grooves enticing the body into primal hypnotic rhythms. The fans have termed Bangover for how one feels the morning after a Rabble Rabble show. Self recorded in the group's jam space with the sweat and intensity of their enthralling live performances. This LP includes two tracks recorded by Brian Zieske at the Gallery of Carpet Studio. Limited to 275 vinyl 12" LPs with screen printed covers, b&w copied insert and download card. This is a must have, it will turn you on.

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Commune no. 5

2010-09-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

GEFFIKA - GEFFIKA CD-R (Commune no. 5)

Monstrously heavy duo pounds out thick waves of distorted death rays. Geffika have been rumbling the Chicago DIY scene as well as massacring bar venues alike with massive presence and sheer destruction. These are the kind of pummeling songs you can break your neck head banging to. Limited to 100 screen printed CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with b&w copied sleeve.

Commune no. 4

2010-07-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

RABBLE RABBLE - Live 2009 CD-R (Commune no.4)

-sold out-

Straight from the DIY basement venues of Logan Square, Rabble Rabble brings us the intensity of their live vibes on this stellar EP. Also included are the Gallery of Carpets Buzz Session recordings done live and old skool! Made for dancing and getting down. Limited to 100 hand marked CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with color copied sleeve.

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Commune no. 3

2010-06-19T13:17:00.001-07:00

THE GREAT SOCIETY MIND DESTROYERS -

Live at the Zebulon NY '09 CD-R (Commune no.3) - sold out -

Recorded on the summer Rabble Rabble/GSMD East Coast Tour in 2009 at Brooklyn's Zebulon this captures the GSMD at the peak of their garage/psych progression and includes Multicoloured Mirrors songs "Graverobbers" and the freak-out jam "Heavy Metal Rock N' Roll" as part of the GSMD set (hand picked by Matt of Rabble Rabble). Limited to 100 hand marked CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with color copied sleeve and lyrics/linear notes insert.

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Commune no.2

2010-06-19T12:40:00.000-07:00

RABBLE RABBLE/THE GREAT SOCIETY MIND DESTROYERS -

Split EP CD-R (Commune no.2) - sold out -

This self produced split was sold during the first Rabble Rabble/GSMD East Coast Tour in 2009 and sold out quickly after. A raw power embodiment of the live intensity both groups are known and loved for. Limited to 100 hand marked CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with color copied sleeve.

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Commune no. 1

2010-06-19T12:03:00.000-07:00

RABBLE RABBLE - Jailbait CD-R (Commune no.1)

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Rabble Rabble's debut 2009 EP. Self recorded and produced in their practice space over the course of a harsh wintery January in Chicago. Psychedelic blues punk for DIY basement rocking. Limited to 100 hand marked CD-Rs in plastic sleeves with color copied sleeve.

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