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| Alternative Tentacles Records Official Website: http://www.alternativetentacles.com/ About:
Alternative Tentacles emerged in June of 1979 as the label name on Dead Kennedys' self-produced debut single California Uber Alles. The name lived on as a European label promoting singles from then-unknown North American bands like D.O.A., Bad Brains, Black Flag, Flipper, TSOL, Voice Farm and the
Let Them Eat Jellybeans compilation. As attention in the US underground grew Alternative Tentacles went domestic with releases from Dead Kennedys, frontman (and label head) Jello Biafra, Butthole Surfers, D.O.A., 7 Seconds, NoMeansNo and others. The label later saw releases from street singer Wesley Willis, incarcerated journalist Mumia Abu Jamal and punk band Fleshies. In 2002 Alternative Tentacles moved from San Francisco to Emeryville California and has thrived as a label and mailorder company offering counterculture music and literature.
Artists with releases on this label:
Dead Kennedys, No WTO Combo, Lard, Los Olividados, The Phantom Limbs, Leftover Crack, Jello Biafra With The Melvins, The Sermon, The Yuppie Pricks, PilotScottTracy, Dash Rip Rock, Blowfly, Nob Dylan and the Nobsoletes, False Prophets, Nausea, F-Minus, Akimbo, Report Suspicious Activity, The Knights of the New Crusade, 16 Horsepower, Pansy Division, The Crucifucks, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Jello Biafra with Nomeansno, Triclops! Recent ReviewsRecent NewsPansy Division announce new album due in March, plan 7-inch single Pansy Division have announced a new 7-inch single to precede their forthcoming album, That's So Gay, which is due out in March of 2009. The single will feature "Average Men" and the b-side will be a cover of Green Day's "Coming Clean" and will include the b-side, "Average Men." As for the full length, the band is promising 14 songs running 38 minutes. The band is also working on a new DVD, which will feature a documentary and a live set culled from the best's favorite recordings of live performances. You…Village voice digs into Leftover Crack's "Donut Social" Scott Sturgeon, also known as Stza of the Star Fucking Hipsters, Leftover Crack and Choking Victim, was the focus of a recent article covering his arrest in what is being called the "donut social." Stza was performing at a protest concert in the area, which is also home to the NYPD's 9th Precinct, and proceeded to throw donuts at officers while performing. After the set Stza was arrested. The…Dead Kennedys announce indefinite touring hiatus The beleaguered Dead Kennedys have decided to hang up their touring boots. With both bassist Klaus Flouride and drummer D.H. Peligro sidelined with health issues, the band is putting themselves on a self-described "indefinite touring hiatus." Flouride spoke on his departure earlier this week. Guitarist East Bay Ray will form a new band with the Wynona Riders' Skip, who was singing for the Kennedys on their last two tours. While the band has not…Klaus Flouride on why he left The Dead Kennedys After his recent departure from Dead Kennedys was announced, founding member Klaus Flouride gave an interview to Goldmine regarding his tenure in the band, his side projects, and the reason why he retired from Dead Kennedys. Flouride had this to say: That was the one thing that I could, you know, say whenever I go on the road with the DKs there's a lot of pressure to do the best show we can do every time. And that's true with any band that I play with, but there's, let's…Jello to judge air guitar competition San Francisco's legendary Jello Biafra has signed on to be a judge for the finals of the US Air Guitar Championship. The winners of this competition will go on to represent the United States in the world championship of air guitar, to be held in the land of troll metal, Finland. Biafra remarked: "Today Air Guitar, tomorrow the Gong Show...and from there the world!" Possibly unbeknown to Biafra, Comedy Central recently resurrected…Klaus Flouride leaves Dead Kennedys Founding Dead Kennedys bassist has announced his departure from the legendary punk pioneers after more than thirty years. Due to a reoccurring medical condition, Klaus Flouride has decided that the rigors of touring and the demands of the band were the determining factors in making this difficult decision. Flouride will continue to perform regionally with bands like The American Professionals, The Go Going Gone Girls Band and…Pansy Division documentary screening in Philly on Friday Seminal queercore band Pansy Division are the subject of a new film which takes a look at their formation, rise, and cultural relevance. Pansy Division: Life In A Gay Rock Band features footage of punk personalities like Jello Biafra and Billie Joe Armstrong…Jello Biafra does rockabilly on new 7" with Zen Guerillas Jello Biafra has recorded two new songs backed by three of the members of the Zen Guerillas. The 7" is available in the Alternative Tentacles store and features two covers: The A-side is their take on the classic rockabilly song "Jezebel" while the B-side is a cover of Reverehed Horton Heat's "Speed Demon!". Biafra recently celebrated his 50th birthday in San…Photos, video and review from Jello Biafra's 50th Birthday party Ground Control Magazine caught the "once in a lifetime" Jello Five-O Birthday Celebration at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and posted a number of photos and a review of the proceedings. The night included performances by Jello Biafra & The Axis of Evildoers, Drunk Injuns, Los Olividados and The Melvins, with sets that included old and new cuts, and even a special guest appearance from Tool's Adam Jones. The reviewer had this to say about the new Jello…Trailer for upcoming 924 Gilman St. documentary A trailer has been posted for the upcoming Alternative Tentacles-produced documentary about legendary Berkeley venue, 924 Gilman St.. The Scarred Films production has filmmaker Jack Curran taking an 86-minute look at the Berkeley, California, punk venue. The Club is an all-ages, non-profit, collectively organized music and performance venue, now embarking on its 20th year of existence. Some of those interviewed include: Jello Biafra, Ian MacKaye, Lars Frederickson, Matt Freeman, Dave Scattered and… |
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