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The Eagle is getting some love.

The Eagle is very active today. I'm pretty sure we are both going to lose some karma points from this thread.

Ewwww pooplight is the worst store ever. I just upgraded my iRaymond today. You should do the same man.

Porchlight is an ice cream shop right?

Yeah, I picked up a copy of Static World View at Hot Topic but no Songs from Suburbia. I was bummed.

Booo, I don't like this break up news at all.

There are just one too many releases on P+P that I want. My wallet is upset.

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Looks awesome!

I really hope I stumble upon this release in some random record store soon.

I almost smited you for that one.

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The long overdue sophomore full-length effort from this Philly three-piece. 12 songs of post-hardcore and power rock that draws its influences from the likes of Hot Water Music, Rival Schools, and Sub-Pop bands like The Thermals or dare we say, The Postal Service. These guys have a been a huge part of the Philly scene for a longtime now, and we're super stoked to be a part of this release. The CD version comes with 12 tracks while the LP version comes with two additional tracks and a DOWNLOAD COUPON for the entire record. Track Listing: 1. Look Outside 2. The Trap 3. Godzilla vs. Godfather 4. How Are You? 5. Yellow Light 6. 1280 7. Brigantine 8. Worst Day of My Life 9. Signs 10. This is Not a Test 11. Lifeguard 12. Catherine the Worst http://www.jumpstartrecords.com/mm5/merc....egory_Code=001

Hey all, On May 18th, 2010, Jump Start Records will be releasing the sophomore album from Philadelphia's own Metroplex. The album is titled "Decade Diary" and will be available on CD/Double Gatefold LP. Today, we uploaded two tracks from "Decade Diary" onto the Jump Start Records myspace page. You can stream "Worst Day of My Life" and "Godzilla vs. Godfather." Check out the link below for the tracks. We will be posting a pre-order and album stream at the beginning of next week. If you're fans of Hot Water Music, Rival Schools, and Sleater Kinney, you'll most likely enjoy Metroplex. Enjoy the music! - Kevin http://www.myspace.com/jumpstartrecords www.jumpstartrecords.com [email protected]

Two new shirts and a bunch of other cool stuff for free....just pay for the shipping and they're all yours! http://www.jumpstartrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JSR&Category_Code=Free Don't forget this month's Download of the Month as well. For April we've got No On 15 - Meet the Lads up for download. Check it out right here: http://www.jumpstartrecords.com/mp3downloads/dotm/ Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the brand new 7" from Astpai, The Scavenger. Limited edition two song baby blue-ish vinly comes with a download coupon for the entire Digital EP which includes three additional tracks not found on the 7". http://www.jumpstartrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JSR&Product_Code=JST-061&Category_Code=001 Stream the whole record while you're at it too! As some of you know, We have decided to offer FREE previews of all of our albums. If you make ANY kind of donation you can get a higher quality download of the entire album. We just posted a preview of the upcoming Saftey/Red Tape Parade split that is due out very soon. Check it out.

See the lovely video posted a few comments above.

I first want to take back the fact I thought you were giving away the full album for free (which yes there are labels that do that and make a significant amount of money)...so you are only giving people a little bit and asking for the rest to be paid to a 3rd party so you can eventually get a little piece? Seems pretty half hearted to me. So why are you going to be out of business? Do you have too much debt or what? I could run a label from my house as long as I never take on debt and sell things at least 1:1 (which would be stupid if thats all I asked for) oh and as long as I never give Virgil my records to sell. I don't see how its possible to not make money. And while you believe that you shouldn't have to do anything to do anything to earn people's respect that's simply not true and a fantasy. There are a ton of independent labels that I support who give away their music for free and prosper and continue to put out amazing releases. Because they maintain the ethics of DIY and keep it real. The Mylene Sheath is a great example of a label that started with one record and built themselves into a pretty big label. They use Gimmesound to allow streaming and download of an entire album. Where the advertisers give the artist a share of money made off advertising revenue and the rest is given to a charity of the labels choosing. Maybe your business model isn't right because you haven't given the customer a reason to buy or you haven't connected with your fans. I didn't know about your label until you started giving away records which seemed like a really great idea. Same with the annual record giveaway by Banquet Records. There has been so much discussion about how to succeed in this industry there is really no reason for failure other than irrelevancy. I like your label and the fact you are trying to maintain relevancy by trying different things to get peoples attention. your post seemed like you were a little pissed I am sure nothing is simple but seriously don't try and alienate people who are just trying to be helpful. I plan on starting a label sometime in the next year. Good luck to you. First, You honestly think that it's half hearted to give away almost 75% of the album? Maybe I'm crazy but, I will go out and buy an album after only hearing a song or two. Everyone has this idea that labels and bands OWE it to the people to just give away their albums. It wasn't too long ago that people were going out and buying albums after hearing two-three tracks tops. Now people want to hear/download the entire album for free and then will THINK about buying the album. A CD from an independent label/band costs what $5-$8? Even major label CD prices have dropped to around $7. JUST BUY IT. It's not like these labels and bands are being greedy, they are simply asking for a very small amount of money so that maybe they can make a little money back to continue putting out new records and helping new bands. Second, If you think there is all of this money to be made, you're definitely mistaken. Pressing an LP alone is about $2000. That is for the records, sleeves, and inserts. You also have to remember that you usually have to pay for recording, mixing, and mastering. That would be close to another $1500. Do you want CD's made? $900-1200? That is a lot of money. That is one release. This money comes from working and saving up money. It hardly comes back from the revenue sales from the actual release. However, it is NICE to see some money from the sales and to help the process continue. Jeremy, said that he doesn't think that we should have to GIVE the album away to earn respect. He didn't say that we shouldn't have to do anything to earn respect. I give respect to anyone that starts a label and spends their money on young bands that are trying to get their name out there. We are a little label that is trying to put out some good releases and stay afloat. If Jeremy didn't have the passion to put out records, regardless of how much it burns a hole in his pocket, this label would have folded up years ago. Third, Yes, there are plenty of labels that give away their albums. Some of them might be fortunate enough to work out deals with advertisers to make some sort of money back. I don't think this applies to the many independent punk rock labels that post on this board. Having the option to download an album for free is a wonderful thing but, I don't think that it should be the new requirement for labels just because kids have completely ripped off all price tags on music anymore. I'm done writing my novel.

We do it for the kids.

Oh the guy giving $5 hand jobs behind the tents? That was Jeremy.

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I'm cleaning out my closets and need to get rid of a bunch of shirts. I wrote down all of the shirts I have. Everything will be priced under $10. I'm not listing prices next to each one because I didn't feel like looking over each one and trying to price it. If there is something you like, send me a message and I'll let you know a price. I can send a picture for any shirt that you're interested in. I accept paypal. Casket Lottery - Gas Pump - Youth Large Kepi - Hanging Out - Small Forces Of Evil - Logo - Youth Large Casket Lottery - Moving Mountains - Youth Large Bosstones - Hometown Throwdown 10 - Youth Large Thick Records - Skull - Youth Large The Ghost - Redefining Terror - Youth Large Reel Big Fish - Coast to Coast Roast tour - Youth Large Planet Smashers - 3/4 Sleeve - Small Comeback Kid - Skeletons - Youth Large Loved Ones - Key - Youth Large Five Iron Frenzy - Match - Small Leftover Crack - Kiss- Small Aquabats - Best Band Ever - Small Hope Conspiracy - Knife - Small Streetlight Manifesto - Agent - Small Aquabats - Not too hip, Not too stupid - Hoodie - Large Aquabats - Aquabat - Hoodie - Large No Doubt - Sign - X-Large Regatta 69 - Ska-Rock - Large Goldfinger - Dominatrix - Large Less Than Jake - Hello Rockview - Medium Sworn Enemy - Basketball Jersey - Small As I Lay Dying - Track Jacket - Small Cave-In - Planets - Small Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Chicken - Large Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Swing - Large A Wilhelm Scream - Gas Mask - Youth Large Suburban Legends - Summer Camp - Youth Large These Arms are Snakes - Arrows - Youth Large Jeffries Fan Club - Last Show - Youth Large Kid Dynamite - Bell - Youth Large The Stereo - Font - Youth Large I Voted For Kodos - Target - Small Roadrunner Records - Heart - Small Less Than Jake - Pezz fighters - Medium Planet Smashers - Wind Up - Youth Large It Dies Today - Face - Youth Large Break of Day - Foot - Youth Large Loved Ones - Shirts for a cure - Youth Large Terror - Life and Death - Youth Large I voted for kodos - Deployment now tour 04 - youth large Comeback Kid - Splatter - Youth Medium Walls of Jericho - Robots - Youth Large Suicide Machines - Skull - Youth Large Norma Jean - Knives - Youth Large Out To Win - Dagger - Small Me without you - Portrait - Youth Large Aquabats - 3/4 Sleeve - Large At All Cost - Stop singing, start swinging - Youth Large Big D and the kids table - too much patience - Youth Large

What is money?