Skeletal Lightning

Pre-orders are almost over with, but this record rules and deserves a post. Ovlov - "am" limited edition 12" pressed on piss yellow and swamp green vinyl. Not sure of pressing info aside from that. Alt. pop-rock with heavy shoegaze influences. FFO: MBV, Dino Jr., Pity Sex. Pre-order/download/stream: http://ovlov.bandcamp.com/album/am Ships July 13. $10 for the LP, $5 for a DL, either way it's a steal..

/200 grey almost gone. http://brokenworldmedia.bigcartel.com/product/dads-brush-your-teeth-again-lp It will be a little bit before the records come in. Month to a month and a half-ish?

Yeah, I mean like I said, I don't know them at all, but there's so many of these types of stories going around.

Stopping shows because of moshing, egos, tumblr drama, and things like that is what I've heard. I've never seen them but from what I hear, people either love or hate them.

I've never really been a fan and it seems like there's just been a ton of drama surrounding the band at all times. Maybe this change will be for the better?

I may be able to help depending on the timing and specifics. Shoot me an email: skeletallightning1 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Tawny Peaks rules! I put out the tape version of the LP and it was a pleasure to work with them. Be sure to pick up the 12"! Here's the most recent update from Meadowbrook: Also, that Broken World Media reference was about this split that will come out as a 7" in a bit: https://soundcloud.com/tawny-peaks-brightside

Bump - all releases are available for pay-what-you-want (free) on the Skeletal Lightning bandcamp. Tapes are limited to 100, and most of these are going quickly. Don't miss out!

From the band: We are so excited to finally release Kafka for pre-order, streaming and free download! Huge thanks for all the labels and everyone else involved to let this finally happen. The record will be out in one month, on July 25th, and we will be playing three awesome shows to support it: Super Slam Fest in Indianapolis, the Brighter Arrows LP release in Chicago and Grand Rapids with our buds in The Reptilian! Please enjoy and share! LISTEN / DOWNLOAD PRE-ORDER LP USA / CANADA / EUROPE PRE-ORDER TAPE SKELETAL LIGHTNING We are keeping with our tradition of always giving our music away for free download but if you’d like to give back please consider a pay-what-you-will from Replenish Records. Our bass-player Jason’s roommate was recently diagnosed with cancer and 100% of digital proceeds will be going to help him through a difficult time. Cleveland fans keep tuned for a benefit show in the near future.

4 brand new releases announced today, all of which are available for pre-order right now. Details below. Locktender - "Kafka" Tape - SL-004 - Out July 25 Locktender are a concept focused hardcore band concentrating on artists and their works interpreted through music, lyrics & art. Every album is an artist, every song is a different work. "Kafka" is the band's first proper full-length release and one of two to be released this year. Pressing info: 100 clear tapes with white imprinting. Pro-dubbed and hand-numbered. Includes download code. Pre-order // Stream Brighter Arrows - "Dream Journal" Tape - SL-011 - Out July 25 Brighter Arrows have changed their sound from bright and clean to dark and abstract with their new LP, "Dreamliner." What led to the drastic change? Where did it all fall apart? It didn't. It was coming all along... "Dream Journal" is a curious and cohesive mixtape of sorts, featuring demos, early recordings, and a "Dreamliner" B-side that all allude to the full-length. Experimental to say the least, this tape will leave you both riding white puffy clouds and shaking in fear all in a single pass. 100 pro-dubbed, hand-numbered tapes. Includes download code. Pre-order // Stream Scowler - "How To Find Light" Tape - SL-010 - Out July 25 Scowler are a 4-piece non-denominational hardcore/math/punk from Milwaukee, featuring (ex) members of Alta, 2194, and more. With influences ranging from Fugazi, Refused, and At The Drive-In, and fresh and forward-thinking dynamics, Scowler showcase the potential to take the Midwestern underground by storm. "These five songs are tense, urgent, dynamic, and energetic as hell. Overall, How To Find The Light is a killer EP and people looking for progressive/forward thinking dynamics in a punk/hardcore band will totally dig Scowler." -The Elementary Revolt 100 copies on red tapes with white imprinting. Pro-dubbed and hand-numbered. Includes download code. Pre-order // Stream Elesh Norn - "All The Pain I Built Up" Tape - SL-009 - Out July 25 Ear crushing, soul sucking screamo from Denton, TX. Featuring members of Father Figure, Two Knights, and more really good bands. "Well…Elesh Norn is a new 4-piece screamo band from denton, tx with members of father figure. Take a seat. I mean…that sound. Fuck. This. is. amazing. It crushes through your ears with a blend of old-school screamo, dreamy 90′s-emo-like interlude guitar-parts and vocals which remind me of Jayson Green (Orchid), Rich Lombardi (Cloacal Kiss, The Sawtooth Grin) and some depressive black metal bands. Sounds kinda fresh and like something where I feel pretty comfortable. A warm but very aggressive and massive sound." - Missthestars 100 pro-dubbed smokey colored tapes with handwritten A/B sides in white ink. Pro-dubbed and hand-numbered. Includes download code. Pre-order // Stream More info: www.skeletallightning.net

LP is streaming in full: http://brighter-arrows.bandcamp.com/album/dreamliner-3

Skeletal Lightning is an independent DIY label and distro in the Midwest. The label started as a blog to spread awareness of the Midwestern underground music scene, and felt the need to get more involved by releasing music from the bands we love and support. We truly believe in the hard-working artists and their music. What better way to show our support than by helping them bring their music to its most beloved form – physical. Whether it be cassette or vinyl, Skeletal Lightning aims to bring quality music from kick-ass bands to their fans with special packaging, cool goodies, limited artwork, and more with each release. All proceeds from anything Skeletal Lightning related go directly toward future Skeletal Lightning projects. Out now: Northless - "Inside Our Darkened Hearts" 2xTape Bundle - SL-006 Includes download code, an exclusive limited edition 10 x 13" screenprinted back patch with art by Nate Burns, 5.50 x 2.14" Northless crest sticker, and "Inside Our Darkened Hearts" 1" button, plus extra Skeletal Lightning goodies. "Inside Our Darkened Hearts" is a compilation of the oldest parts of the Northless back catalog, including their self-titled demo, the "Leaving The Wolves" tracks, their split with Protestant, a comp, and unreleased tracks. Nearly one and a half hours of ear crushing assault. Limited to 100 copies as a limited edition 2xTape bundle and released by Skeletal Lightning and Error Records in June 2013. The title of this collection is "Inside Our Darkened Hearts" Strangers Now // Enta - Split 10" - SL-007 Limited to a pressing of only 200 copies on black vinyl, this release will take you through a total of 5 melodic passages (2 from Strangers Now, and 3 from Enta), delving into post-rock, screamo, and emotive hardcore. 200 copies on black 10" vinyl - double-sided flap folders - hand-numbered - includes download code. Mastered by Carl Saff + Recorded by Matt Farmer. 15 limited-edition test presses. The Reptilian - "The Donut Hill Sessions" Tape - SL-005 "The Donut Hill Sessions" is a 5 track compilation of songs from The Reptilian's three most recent splits: Jowls/The Reptilian Split 7", Innards/The Reptilian Split 7", and the CLYS 4-way Split 7". 100 pro-dubbed copies on tinted blue tapes, with labels and album art done by Polyvinyl Records designer Tim Reynolds. Includes download code. Aviator - "January MMXIII" Tape - SL-003 The tape includes freshly recorded and updated tracks from the Spirit Fangs/Aviator split, the My Fictions/Aviator split, and 3 brand new unreleased songs, which make up their current live set. Recorded live with minimal overdubs/edits at The Office (North Andover, MA) Engineered/mixed/mastered by Mike Moschetto Out 100. Pressed on black tapes with white imprinting. Full color, hand-numbered j-cards. Includes download code. Coming soon over the summer: Scowler - How To Find Light Tape Elesh Norn - All The Pain I Built Up Tape The Island of Misfit Toys/Nervous Passenger - Split 7" Locktender - Kafka Tape *Will post again when these are available to purchase* Out of print: Tawny Peaks - S/T LP Tape Kittyhawk - S/T EP Tape (Repress coming this fall/winter) Distro: Over 40 releases on vinyl and cassette from labels such as: Topshelf Records, Count Your Lucky Stars, Polyvinyl Records, The Ghost Is Clear, Deathwish Inc., Run For Cover Records, and No Sleep Records. All distro titles

Sorry for the skipping scare! Everything seems to be ok now, and I guess my player is just wanky. The tapes have long been sold out, but repress coming this fall/winter and I still have a few copies of the black vinyl variant. $10 and cheap shipping. http://www.skeletallightning.net/products/513722-kittyhawk-kittyhawk-ep-12

Working on specifics now, but will post asap after I hear more.

Lark's Tongue rules!

There were a few snags, but it's looking like tomorrow at midnight. Stuff is hard to do when you're on tour.