Skeletal Lightning - Releases / Distro / News / Etc.

[Skeletal Lightning]

 

 

Rather than make a separate thread for each pre-order/release/distro update/sale/etc, I figured I'd make one for those that would like to stay up do date on all things Skeletal Lightning related.

 

Skeletal Lightning is a Midwestern independent underground label featuring cassette and vinyl releases from bands generally within the emo/screamo genres that we love and support.

 

Discography:

SL-001 - Tawny Peaks - S/T LP tape + Digital (OOP)
SL-002 - Kittyhawk - Kittyhawk EP tape + Digital (iTunes/Spotify) 
SL-003 - Aviator - January 2013 tape. (OOP)
SL-004 - Locktender - Kafka tape
SL-005 - The Reptilian - The Donut Hill Sessions tape + Digital (iTunes/Spotify)
SL-006 - NORTHLESS - Inside Our Darkened Hearts 2xtape
SL-007 - Strangers Now//Enta Split 10"
SL-008 - The Island of Misfit Toys/Nervous Passenger split 7"
SL-009 - Elesh Norn - All The Pain I Built Up tape
SL-010 - Scowler - How To Find Light tape
SL-011 - Brighter Arrows - Dream Life Compendium tape
SL-012 - Tiny Moving Parts - Old Maid / Coffee With Tom 7" (iTunes/Spotify)

 

SL-013 / SL-014 / SL-015 - Coming soon 
 

Relevant links:

 

Website / Store

 

Facebook

Twitter

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Bandcamp

 

[Skeletal Lightning]

First update:

- Life In Vacuum (Canadian post-hardcore) LP/Tape coming early 2014.

- Over 20 distro restocks/additions now in our store. Detailed list below:

 

Archetypes/Ten Thousand Leagues split 12"
Closet Burner - S/T 12"
Comadre/Glasses split 2x7"
Daughters - S/T 12"
Deafheaven - Roads to Judah 12"
Deafheaven - Sunbather 2x12"
Envy/Thursday split (180g) 12"
Explosions in the Sky - All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone 12"
Fugazi - Repeater 12"
Fugazi - Seven Songs 12"
Joyce Manor - S/T 12"
Kidcrash - Naps 12"
Lester Freamon - Natural Police Tape
Loma Prieta - I.V. 12"
Loma Prieta/Raein split 7"
My Dad/Fat History Month split 7"
Native - Orthodox 12"
Owen - L'Ami du Peuple 12"
Russian Circles - Empros 12"
Russian Circles - Memorial 12"
The Blood Brothers - Burn, Piano Island, Burn 12"
The Blood Brothers - Crimes 12"
The Blood Brothers - Rumors Laid Waste 10"
The Reptilian - Low Health 12"
The World is a Beautiful Place.. - Whenever, If Ever 12"
Their/They're/There - S/T 12"
Young Widows - Old Wounds 12"

[Skeletal Lightning]

More distro updates/restocks - Count Your Lucky Stars edition:

 

Dowsing - I Don't Even Care Anymore LP

Foxing - The Albatross LP

Joie De Vivre - We're All Better Than This LP

Snowing - I Could Do Whatever I Wanted LP

[Skeletal Lightning]

Hey, friends! I've listed quite a few records from my distro and personal collection (all new or very lightly used) on Discogs. Proceeds from ALL purchases made through these listings will be donated to RAINN, America's largest anti-sexual assault organization. 

 

A few highlights include releases from Alta, Birds In Row, Birthmark, Calculator, Converge, For Want Of, Lifted Bells, Melvins, Sleep, Stay Ahead of the Weather, and more!

 

Take a look for yourself, and support a great cause:

http://www.discogs.com/seller/Skeletal_Lightning

[Skeletal Lightning]

Whew, tons of distro updates and restocks:

 

American Football - S/T 12"

American Football - S/T EP

Braid - Closer To Closed 12"

Braid - Frame & Canvas 12"

Half-Milk - Kept Mang tape

Owen - Ghost Town 12"

Owen - L'Ami du Peuple Tape

Rainer Maria - Look Now Look Again

Their / There / They're - Analog Weekend 12"

Their / There / They're - S/T EP

Their / There / They're - T/T/T Tape

[Skeletal Lightning]

Happy Monday! We're especially happy today, as you can now stream/pre-order the Anodes/Enta split!

 

Transitioning from the bright, hopeful, and melodic leanings of Enta, and ending with dark, depressed, and chaotic offerings from Anodes, this split features two brand new songs from each band, serving as a deep and dynamic contrast between light and dark.

Pressed on 10" vinyl in three different vinyl variants: 
(/100) Black
(/100) White
(/100) White w/ Black Haze

Stream: http://bit.ly/1cwPjYW
Pre-order 10": http://bit.ly/1c7gb6I

[Skeletal Lightning]

This week only, use the code "Hoth" for 20% off everything in the store (excluding pre-orders)!

Pick up a new tape repress from Scowler and Elesh Norn, or grab a copy of the Tiny Moving Parts 7". You can even order a record from Braid, Fugazi or The Blood Brothers, and many more from right in the distro section of the store!

Take a peek yourself and pick something up - for 20% off! Don't forget to pre-order the new Life In Vacuum and/or Anodes/Enta split, too!

[Skeletal Lightning]

Thanks for all of the "Hoth" discount code orders! Received way more than anticipated.

 

Updates.. The Anodes/Enta splits are shipping now along with the Scowler tape repress and the Life In Vacuum tapes. 

 

I'll start screenprinting the Life In Vacuum jackets next week, and am hoping to receive the vinyl by the end of the month. More updates soon.. Thanks!

[Skeletal Lightning]

 

Stoked to announce that we’re teaming up with 90’s alt/emo band estates to release their new Self Titled EP! 

 

The EP will be pressed on 100 red tint tapes - Pro-dubbed, hand-numbered, and housed in a handmade slip case with folded full color lyrics insert, and white imprinting. Only 40 of these will be available through us.

 

FFO: Hum, Codeine, Mineral, Sunny Day Real Estate

 

Pre-order a copy here: http://www.skeletallightning.net/products/525123-estates-self-titled-tape

 

Stream/download the EP on the estates bandcamp:http://ourveryownestates.bandcamp.com/

 

Interested in picking up multiple SxL tapes at once? Check out our new tape bundle options in the store!

[dantheriver]

^ any plans for a vinyl release down the road?

[Skeletal Lightning]

^ any plans for a vinyl release down the road?

Not on my end. Possibly from another label, but no word yet.

[Skeletal Lightning]

25% off everything in the store - this week only! Use code "TGIF" at checkout.

 

Further, rare/OOP items (tapes, records, test pressings) up for bid on eBay, with proceeds benefiting RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization.

 

Added to the distro:

 

La Quiete - La Fine Non E' La Fine' Tape

Heaven In Her Arms - Duplex-Coated Obstruction Tape

Jowls - Cursed 10"

Capsule - Blue 12" + CD

Capacities - The Unexamined Life 12"

Phoenix Bodies/Raein split 7"

Indian Summer - Self-Titled 12"

Sinaloa - Self Titled 12"

Aussitot Mort - La Ride Du Lion 12"

[Skeletal Lightning]

 

Also up for pre-order: Locktender "Rodin" tape.

 

Exploring the heavier, experimental, and beautiful sides of screamo, Locktender hone in the works of 19th century artist and sculptor Auguste Rodin.

 

Pro-dubbed on clear tapes, with black liner and white imprinting. Includes hand-numbered, full-color two-sided J-cards and lyrics insert. Housed in a clear plastic cassette case.

 

Pre-order the tape here. Ships in mid-April.

 

Stream a brand new song via Scene Point Blank.

 

Vinyl available from Halo of Flies, Desorde Ordonne, and I.Corrupt.Records.

[Skeletal Lightning]

25% off everything in the store (vinyl/tapes/t-shirts/etc) through next Sunday!

 

Use code "WEE-BEY" to make it happen.

 

*pre-orders not eligible for discount*

[fuckoffleatherjacket]

hmmm code didnt work for me

[Skeletal Lightning]

hmmm code didnt work for me

Sorry, "WEE-BEY" is the correct code.

[Skeletal Lightning]

Bump. Roughly 24 hours left on the 25% off sale. "WEE-BEY" at checkout.

[Bladewillisisdead]

Got my order from the beginning of the sale in the mail today. Quality package. A+ on these guys.

[Aesthetic]

The absolute jams. 

[Skeletal Lightning]

 

We're pleased to bring you the latest from Flesh Born, a brand new EP called "Han." 8 punishing tracks pressed to 12" vinyl, available now for pre-order in our store!

The pre-order edition features hand-numbered, screenprinted covers (courtesy of Harrison Hickok), and hand-stamped labels on pure black vinyl. Limited to just 50 copies

Pre-order the dang thing here: http://www.skeletallightning.net/products/526535-pre-order-flesh-born-han-12

BONUS: The B-side of this record features the band's killer debut EP "All The Pain I Built Up," marking its first time on vinyl. Bundles with a new Flesh Born t-shirt design also available!

Be sure to catch Flesh Born on tour starting Saturday! Full dates below:

May 10th - Denton, TX at Rubber Gloves 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/281667155332449/)

May 11th - Kansas City, MO at Art Closet 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/504328046338183/)

May 12th - St. Louis, MO at Lemp 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1443036755939412/)

May 13th - Moline, IL at Bier Stube
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1453140491589576/)

May 14th - Milwaukee, WI at Center Street Free Space* 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1588875158005092/)

May 15th - Chicago, IL 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/662617927120910/)

May 16th - Indiana at TBA*

May 17th - *Grand Rapids, MI at BrekFest*
(https://www.facebook.com/events/635873106460478/)

May 18th - Champaign, IL at Thee Death Tower*
(https://www.facebook.com/events/253773351470538/)

May 19th - Springfield, IL at Black Sheep Cafe 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/206113319597885/)

May 20th - Columbus, OH at House with No Name
(https://www.facebook.com/events/606372682787793/)

May 23rd - Richmond, VA at Smash Palace 

May 24th - Philadelphia, PA at Mt. Thrashmore
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1425393901050519/)

May 25th - Pittsburgh, PA at The Mr. Roboto Project 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1404275999836163/)

May 26th - Hungtington, WV at The Elimination Chamber 
(https://www.facebook.com/events/633161566750311/)

May 27th - Nashville, TN at Exponent Manor
(https://www.facebook.com/events/661606550582161/)

May 29th - Memphis, TN at Crosstown Arts

[tomfiend]

ordered

[daniel]

Hey, I play drums in Flesh Born! Thanks dude!

[tomfiend]

That's awesome dude. Keep up the hard work, Been blasting 'all the pain...' since I bought the tape last year. Great stuff.  If you're ever doing a show in nyc, I'll be there. beers on me.

[Skeletal Lightning]

Hey all,

 

If you didn't hear, I'm now carrying loads of distro from Dog Knights Productions in the UK to help some US folks save $$ on shipping. I just got the first shipment in today, with more on the way in a few weeks, including the nai harvest/playlounge shaped split and more. Blue Friend and hopefully the new headroom should be on the way in about a month.  Restocks and new releases will tentatively be shipped to me about once every 1-2 months. Let me know if you're looking for anything in particular that I don't already have and I'll see if I can get my hands on it.

 

Check it all out here:

http://www.skeletallightning.net/categories/dog-knights-productions

[Skeletal Lightning]

Last day of the labor day sale today...

 

10% off nearly everything in the store, plus FREE shipping on orders over $40 (US only).

 

And..

 

A LOT of new distro added to the site, with even more on the way:

American Football - Deluxe Reissue 2xLP
Braid - No Coast LP
Calculator - This Will Come To Pass LP
Caust/This Is Not For You - split 7"
Daughters - S/T LP
Deafheaven - Sunbather 2xLP
Descubriendo A Mr. Mime - y ya no me quedan dientes por arrancarme LP
Dowsing - I Don't Even CareAnymore LP
Thursday/Envy - Split 12"
Epilogue of a Car Crash…A Tribute to Orchid 12”
Exhaustion - Demo 7"
Indian Summer - S/T 12"
Loma Prieta/Raein - split 7"
Owls - Two LP/Tape
Prawn - You Can Just Leave it All LP
Raein - Il n'y a pas d'Orchestre LP
Raein - Sulla Linea D'Orizzonte Tra Questa Mia Vita E Quella Di Tutti LP
Sed Non Satiata - Mappo LP
Shirokuma – Sun Won’t Set LP
Swan of Tuonela - an incomplete portrait tape
The Reptilian - Low Health LP
Todos Caerán - Town of Cats LP
Two Knights - "Shut Up" LP
United Nations - Never Mind The Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures 7"
We Came Out Like Tigers - Ever-Crushed At Pecket's Well LP
White Lung - Deep Fantasy LP
Who Calls So Loud - Self Titled LP

Snag it all here: 
http://www.skeletallightning.net/categories/distro