October 9th 2024
Pre-orders are now live for Ricky Bascom's Right To Be Retarded. Limited to a pressing of 300 on 180 gram black vinyl. Snag one before they are gone!
https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/ricky-bascom-right-to-be-retarded-btr086
https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/ricky-bascom-right-to-be-retarded-btr086
May 8th 2023
Sorry for the lack of updates. Just catching up over the pandemic!
We will try to do some weekly updates here at the official website here but always current on the socials!
Anywho.... onelinedrawing is coming back to Canada next month. Tour poster below and ticket links on the TOURS page. rock n roll!
We will try to do some weekly updates here at the official website here but always current on the socials!
Anywho.... onelinedrawing is coming back to Canada next month. Tour poster below and ticket links on the TOURS page. rock n roll!
July 21st 2022
Open Hand's 2nd press of You And Me and Kicksie's All My Friends is shipping now. The last batch just went to the post. Sorry about all the delays. All the way from the pressing plants to COVID sickness to even waiting to source record mailers. This whole thing has been a mess and really glad you're sticking with us! Enjoy the music when it arrives and if any has any questions or wants to reach out please shoot us a message or e-mail [email protected]
March 21st 2022
Pandemics!! Geezzz... It's been a weird year. Sorry for the lack of updates. We will try to update the official site more often. Always hit us up on our Bandcamp and socials @blacktoprecords as well.
Lots of awesomeness happening!
Kill Surf City/Soothing 7inch split vinyl in stock and shipping right now. King Gizzard & The Lizard WIzard Live In Sydney '21 cassette tapes are shipping as well!!
Digital hvndfvst 'big sweeties' EP just released. If you dig it let us know and we will toss up some physical tapes <3
COVID/Lockdowns are starting to clear up. The supply chain delays are getting better!! Open Hand's You And Me wax mage/2nd press, BA Johnston's In Situation Bad reissue, Kicksie's All My Friends will be in stock next month and followng. We will keep you updated and will also send notice with tracking when shipped. Justin from Open Hand is having the Take Me With You EP mastered as I type this. Should be live on bandcamp and all digital platforms super soon with lathe cuts shipped out soon to follow.
Cage's Hell Winter deluxe reissue pre-orders will be live (and will sell out) next Bandcamp Friday! Keep an eye open for that <3 thanks for the patience. rock n roll <3
If anyone pre-ordered anything or is interested in any releases or artists we work with. Hit us up! [email protected]
oh... and give HVNDFVST a listen. It's so good!
Lots of awesomeness happening!
Kill Surf City/Soothing 7inch split vinyl in stock and shipping right now. King Gizzard & The Lizard WIzard Live In Sydney '21 cassette tapes are shipping as well!!
Digital hvndfvst 'big sweeties' EP just released. If you dig it let us know and we will toss up some physical tapes <3
COVID/Lockdowns are starting to clear up. The supply chain delays are getting better!! Open Hand's You And Me wax mage/2nd press, BA Johnston's In Situation Bad reissue, Kicksie's All My Friends will be in stock next month and followng. We will keep you updated and will also send notice with tracking when shipped. Justin from Open Hand is having the Take Me With You EP mastered as I type this. Should be live on bandcamp and all digital platforms super soon with lathe cuts shipped out soon to follow.
Cage's Hell Winter deluxe reissue pre-orders will be live (and will sell out) next Bandcamp Friday! Keep an eye open for that <3 thanks for the patience. rock n roll <3
If anyone pre-ordered anything or is interested in any releases or artists we work with. Hit us up! [email protected]
oh... and give HVNDFVST a listen. It's so good!
February 4th 2021
January 6th 2021
December 4th 2020
Blacktop Records is excited to welcome Tritri to the family! Tritri is a self-taught producer, singer and songwriter from Whitby, Ontario, Canada. A perfectionist and multi-instrumentalist with an ear for music at a young age, his sound is heavily influenced by hip-hip, emo, and pop-punk. His first EP 'Hallucinate' will available on all streaming platforms worldwide and limited edition cassette February 12th 2021.
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December 3rd 2020
September 30th 2020
May 1st 2020
April 10th 2020
Wow! It took me a bit to get around to doing this update. COVID-19 really kicked 2020's ass, eh? The live touring industry is at a standstill and the whole world is sharing the same collective anxiety. We hope everyone safe during this time. If you need anything please reach out to [email protected]
In the meantime we know being cooped up at home self isolating isn't the most enjoyable thing so we here at Blacktop decided to pull out all the stops during this lock down. So where do we start?
Open Hand's album Honey was originally released April 20 2010 via Anodyne Records. To celebrate the 10th anniversary Blacktop Records will be reissuing the album fully remixed, resequeneced & remastered for an April 20 2020 release date. It's be available on all digital platforms for the first time ever as well as a 'Honey' coloured vinyl limited to a pressing of 300 and 'Honey' coloured cassette tapes limited to a run of 100. Pre orders are available via Bandcamp HERE
In the meantime we know being cooped up at home self isolating isn't the most enjoyable thing so we here at Blacktop decided to pull out all the stops during this lock down. So where do we start?
Open Hand's album Honey was originally released April 20 2010 via Anodyne Records. To celebrate the 10th anniversary Blacktop Records will be reissuing the album fully remixed, resequeneced & remastered for an April 20 2020 release date. It's be available on all digital platforms for the first time ever as well as a 'Honey' coloured vinyl limited to a pressing of 300 and 'Honey' coloured cassette tapes limited to a run of 100. Pre orders are available via Bandcamp HERE
We also know folks can't go to live concerts so we dug in deep and pulled out some recordings of full sets from a few Blacktop artists and friends. We have a surprise set from a surprise artist dropping April 23rd on Bandcamp and all digital platforms. We are excited and want to surprise everyone with this one. Aside from that Jesse Stewart + Mike Desj 's full set from their February 7th 2020 show at Call The Office in London, Canada will be available on all digital platforms on May 1st and Crossley Hunter's full set from their May 4th 2015 show at The Rockpile in Toronto, Canada opening for Alien Ant Farm will be available May 4th. You can pre order and preview the digital live albums below:
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We are also trying to curate and provide as much digital content as possible. As promised we have given past & present Blacktop Records admin access to our page to do Blacktop Social Distancing Live Stream Takeovers! We know it's a super hard time for everyone right now and what better way to beat the Covid-19 Blues together than saying inside and watching some live streams from your favourite artists! What will they do? Play music? Read poetry? Cook? Paint? Fart? The possibilities are endless! Donations accepted via Eventbrite & Paypal. All proceeds will be split between the performing artists and a charity of their choice.
https://paypal.me/blacktoprecords?locale.x=en_US for PayPal donation or visit our Eventbrite Event Listings to donate there.
All streams will be live on our Facebook wall HERE
Afterwards the videos will posted to our Facebook page wall HERE & a Youtube playlist HERE
They will also be posted on our website here on the SOCIAL DISTANCING LIVE STREAM TAKEOVER PAGE
https://paypal.me/blacktoprecords?locale.x=en_US for PayPal donation or visit our Eventbrite Event Listings to donate there.
All streams will be live on our Facebook wall HERE
Afterwards the videos will posted to our Facebook page wall HERE & a Youtube playlist HERE
They will also be posted on our website here on the SOCIAL DISTANCING LIVE STREAM TAKEOVER PAGE
January 6th 2020
Happy 2020! Enjoy our first Blacktop contest of the year!!!
September 8th 2019
August 23rd 2019
and more Jesse Stewart tour dates!
July 19th 2019
Another leg of the Jesse Stewart 'Shed Life' Tour announced!
June 6th 2019
Tickets on sale now for The Homeless Gospel Choir Canadian shows!
May 29th 2019
Just announced a weekend rager for David Liebe Hart! Tickets on sale now!
April 5th 2019
lots happening in our world. will make an official press release this week.....as Sheryl Crow says: 'a change would do you good'
February 26th 2019
Blacktop Records just booked a weekend rager for Canadian TV icons Kenny Vs. Spenny. Dates below and tickets now available via Eventbrite.
January 27th 2019
December 30th 2018
December 7th 2018
October 20th 2018
#JustAnnounced Blacktop Records will be releasing Pale Drone's new EP on cassette this December! Pre orders are now available via Bandcamp!
https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/pale-drone-ep-demo-btr059
May 17th 2018
Kill Surf City's Ever Notice How Everything's Stupid is the side project and debut release from Fort Wayne, IN's Grey Gordon. Grey started Kill Surf City with the intention to do something in the vein of The Jesus and Mary Chain, and while that’s still a huge sonic influence, he can’t stick to just one thing. ‘Ever Notice How Everything's Stupid’ is a step forward in what is intended to be a continually shifting sound drawing heavily on influences like Guided By Voices and Portastatic. Grey Gordon's Kill Surf City can never stay away from 90s college rock for too long.
Released June 1st 2018
pre order now: https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/kill-surf-city-ever-notice-how-everythings-stupid-btr058
February 23rd 2018
January 2nd 2018
Great start to the year! The Open Hand 'Loved' lathe cuts are SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone that ordered! Packages are in the mail :)
December 29th 2017
Not sure how we didn't have any updates from October until now. Feel like lots has been happening over here at Blacktop.
We released a super awesome compilation for FREE. You can get digital/compact disc at this link:
https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-dont-give-up-12-years-of-d-i-y-btr055
MELTED MAGAZINE review: https://www.meltedmagazine.com/blog/2017/12/12/rx28jgfja9ac4eggcvw5zz4dix7bez
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE AWESOME YEARS! Stay tuned for 2018!!
October 31st 2017
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On November 9th, Meghann Wright comes to Office Sessions, and we've decided to make her session available for preorder.
We'll cut a 7" lathe cut vinyl record specifically for each person that orders between now and the session date. No two records will be the same and only one copy of each will be made. Each record will include a one-of-a-kind performance cut specifically for each person that orders. And, you choose the song! Just leave your song request in the Notes section at checkout (very last page right before your card is billed) and Meghann will cut that song just for you! Our limited edition lathe cut record releases are made on a modified antique record cutting lathe from the 1950's. Each record is handmade, one at a time, in real time, by a real person. Estimated ship date: 11/10/17 ORDER HERE: https://leestavall.com/products/meghannwright |
October 21st 2017
Jonah Matranga is on tour right now to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his album AND !
Sat 21 7pm Southbury, CT – House Show
Sun 22 7pm NYC – Mercury Lounge
Mon 23 6:30pm Ithaca, NY – Vineyard
Tue 24 8pm Toronto – Cherry Cola’s
Wed 25 8pm Ottawa – Pressed
Thu 26 8pm Hamilton – Casbah
Fri 27 8pm Tillsonburg – Sammy Krenshaw’s
https://musicsurvivalguide.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/jonah-matranga-alone-rewinding-more/
Sat 21 7pm Southbury, CT – House Show
Sun 22 7pm NYC – Mercury Lounge
Mon 23 6:30pm Ithaca, NY – Vineyard
Tue 24 8pm Toronto – Cherry Cola’s
Wed 25 8pm Ottawa – Pressed
Thu 26 8pm Hamilton – Casbah
Fri 27 8pm Tillsonburg – Sammy Krenshaw’s
https://musicsurvivalguide.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/jonah-matranga-alone-rewinding-more/
October 8th 2017
Blacktop Records is releasing our first compilation on compact disc Friday October 27th! The album features some brand new & unreleased songs and some recently released songs by artists on the label as well as some of our close friends! The compilation will be available for free on compact disc limited to 1000 copies. Anyone who orders an item from the Blacktop Records web store after Oct 27th will get a free CD (until we run out of stock) We will also we giving them away on the road and tours. Some of the bands on the album will also have copies on their merch table. Some web blogs will also be hosting contests to get a free copy. The digital album will be available to download/stream via Bandcamp. Can't wait! This is a great mix and excited to share some of my favourite songs with the world <3
preview:
SMALL STRESSES - SWIM http://punkonline.co.uk/small-stresses-canada-gigs-and-compilation-record-news/
ELIAS THE BAND - THE FUTURE http://www.punkanormalactivity.com/2017/09/16/blacktop-records-compilation-announcement-song-premier/
LISA LOEB - 3,2,1 LET GO http://ew.com/article/2015/04/20/hear-lisa-loebs-new-song-321-let-go-movie-helicopter-mom/
SEAS - I'M AWARE http://thenewfury.com/wordpress/seas-members-moneen-premiere-new-video-im-aware-announce-new-tour-dates-wjonah-matranga/
preview:
SMALL STRESSES - SWIM http://punkonline.co.uk/small-stresses-canada-gigs-and-compilation-record-news/
ELIAS THE BAND - THE FUTURE http://www.punkanormalactivity.com/2017/09/16/blacktop-records-compilation-announcement-song-premier/
LISA LOEB - 3,2,1 LET GO http://ew.com/article/2015/04/20/hear-lisa-loebs-new-song-321-let-go-movie-helicopter-mom/
SEAS - I'M AWARE http://thenewfury.com/wordpress/seas-members-moneen-premiere-new-video-im-aware-announce-new-tour-dates-wjonah-matranga/
September 24th 2017
July 30th 2017
MC Lars and Wheatus just put out a new single to help raise awareness on the dangers of cyber bullying. Check out the video below:
Both MC Lars and Wheatus can be found on the Blacktop Records fall compilation coming out this fall!
Both MC Lars and Wheatus can be found on the Blacktop Records fall compilation coming out this fall!
May 19th 2017
Latest Green Jello review from the folks at The Spill Magazine: http://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-green-jello-green-jello-suxx-live/
May 14th 2017
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April 11th 2017
Super excited to announce that Blacktop Records just booked a tour for John Wozniak of Marcy Playground. It runs April 20-23 throughout Southern Ontario and featuring an exclusive performance at Grooves Records in London, Ontario for their Record Store Day 2017 celebration. This year Marcy Playground will be reissuing their self titled album for the first time ever on vinyl for a Record Store Day exclusive. How cool!? Show details and ticket links are below:
THURSDAY APRIL 20th @ DOMINION HOUSE - WIndor, ON
tickets available at www.ourevent.ca: https://ourevent.ca/event/marcy-playgrounds-john-wozniak-live-dh/
FRIDAY APRIL 21st @ SAMMY KRENSHAW's - Tillsonburg, ON
tickets available at www.ourevent.ca: https://ourevent.ca/event/marcy-playgrounds-john-wozniak-live-tillsonburg
SATURDAY APRIL 22nd @ GROOVES RECORDS - London, ON (10am Early Show)
free show. Join the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/229263317546985/
SATURDAY APRIL 22nd @ PRESSED - Ottawa, ON
tickets available at Eventbrite.ca: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/john-wozniak-of-marcy-playground-tickets-32992566655
SUNDAY APRIL 23rd @ THE ROCKPILE - Toronto, ON
tickets available at Ticketweb.ca: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=7273345
THURSDAY APRIL 20th @ DOMINION HOUSE - WIndor, ON
tickets available at www.ourevent.ca: https://ourevent.ca/event/marcy-playgrounds-john-wozniak-live-dh/
FRIDAY APRIL 21st @ SAMMY KRENSHAW's - Tillsonburg, ON
tickets available at www.ourevent.ca: https://ourevent.ca/event/marcy-playgrounds-john-wozniak-live-tillsonburg
SATURDAY APRIL 22nd @ GROOVES RECORDS - London, ON (10am Early Show)
free show. Join the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/229263317546985/
SATURDAY APRIL 22nd @ PRESSED - Ottawa, ON
tickets available at Eventbrite.ca: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/john-wozniak-of-marcy-playground-tickets-32992566655
SUNDAY APRIL 23rd @ THE ROCKPILE - Toronto, ON
tickets available at Ticketweb.ca: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=7273345
April 3rd 2017
March 3rd 2017
Pre orders for the new live Green Jello limited edition cassette now online https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/green-jell-three-little-pigs-live-single-btr054
February 21st 2017
Lisa Loeb's new 7" vinyl "3,2,1 Let Go" is available now! Stream/purchase at the link below
Feb 4th 2017
It's been a stressful month but we ended up getting our Lisa Loeb 7inch vinyl finally! As some of you may have heard we were pressing the record at Calgary's Canada Boy Vinyl. This past winter the plant couldn't keep up and shut their doors leaving many indie labels and artists' projects floating in limbo. We ended up getting our plates from the locked warehouse and getting them shipped to Gotta Groove Records in Ohio. They stepped up and made sure we had our final project by our deadline.
Ben at Blacktop Records was interviewed about the situation. You can read the articles below.
CBC'S ARTICLE click here
METRO'S ARTICLE click here
Pre-Orders are going strong. If you feel like helping us out and getting a good record while you're at it click the image below to be linked to our Bandcamp page. Official release date for the 7inch is Friday February 17th.
Ben at Blacktop Records was interviewed about the situation. You can read the articles below.
CBC'S ARTICLE click here
METRO'S ARTICLE click here
Pre-Orders are going strong. If you feel like helping us out and getting a good record while you're at it click the image below to be linked to our Bandcamp page. Official release date for the 7inch is Friday February 17th.
October 22nd 2016
Happy birthday to us! 11 years on the scene. It all started with this gem:
SEPTEMBER 9th 2016
Quick update on the Lisa Loeb 7inch....
We declined the first test press for tech reasons. We just had the record recut and it's sounding fantastic. Pre-orders will be delayed a month or two. We will notice customers and ship immediately the second we have the records in our hands. Thank you very much for your patience! In the meantime please enjoy a stream of Lisa Loeb's new single "3,2,1 Let Go!"
https://soundcloud.com/blacktoprecords/lisa-loeb-321-let-go
We declined the first test press for tech reasons. We just had the record recut and it's sounding fantastic. Pre-orders will be delayed a month or two. We will notice customers and ship immediately the second we have the records in our hands. Thank you very much for your patience! In the meantime please enjoy a stream of Lisa Loeb's new single "3,2,1 Let Go!"
https://soundcloud.com/blacktoprecords/lisa-loeb-321-let-go
JUNE 28th 2016
Wow! What a month !! We have been rocking the new music night at Sammy Krenshaw's (51 Broadway - Tillsonburg) Brought this cool band to town from Boston called Bay Faction. Please friends...do not sleep on this band. ( https://bayfaction.bandcamp.com/ ) I grabbed a few copies of their self-titled album on both vinyl and compact disc. Shoot me a message if you want to snag one. Canadian friends can save on international shipping! The records are listed on Blacktop Distro.
Aside from all this we had Brian Byrne back to town at the start of the month. It was awesome to see him out playing some new tunes. Seems like he's in the pre-production stage of his new record. Stick around for details on that. Can't wait to get some new Brian Byrne on the label. Ohhh...he also has a new podcast too
Follow and like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestoofMistakes/
Aside from all this we had Brian Byrne back to town at the start of the month. It was awesome to see him out playing some new tunes. Seems like he's in the pre-production stage of his new record. Stick around for details on that. Can't wait to get some new Brian Byrne on the label. Ohhh...he also has a new podcast too
Follow and like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestoofMistakes/
what else is new?! ummm.... LISA LOEB 7inch record are in production now. Preorders are now up in the and via BANDCAMP. We are really excited about these records. The folks at Canada Boy Vinyl are doing what they can to make sure we have them in time for Lisa's upcoming Canadian tour dates:
Sunday, July 10, 2016, 10:00 AM
Coronation Park
1426 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON
Monday, July 11, 2016, 6:30 PM
Masonic Temple
15 Church Street, Stratford, ON
Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 6:30 PM
Masonic Temple
15 Church Street, Stratford, ON
Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 8:00 PM
Adelaide Hall
250 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON
MAY 14th 2016
https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/lisa-loeb-321-let-go-btr053
April 2nd 2016
Andrew Thomson's Live At Apt 2B cassette is just about here. Have you seen any of the neat premieres and reviews that have been popping up?
DYING SCENE
FOR THE LOVE OF PUNK
SOPHIE'S FLOORBOARD
DYING SCENE
FOR THE LOVE OF PUNK
SOPHIE'S FLOORBOARD
March 18th 2016
March 3rd 2016
The folks at Substream Magazine premiered Meghann Wright's Vacancy music video today. Click HERE to check it out!
http://substreammagazine.com/2016/03/premiere-meghann-wright-vacancy-music-video/
http://substreammagazine.com/2016/03/premiere-meghann-wright-vacancy-music-video/
February 22nd 2016
Crossley Hunter just premiered their new video for the song 'Like They Used To'. Check it out below:
November 10th 2015
People are already saying nice things about the new MC Lars album. Bucketlist Music Reviews just did a review of the full album. Check 'er out here.
Aside from glowing off the release of the Zombie Dinosaur LP we are gearing up for the new live Open Hand EP series. The first being a gig from 2002 recorded at CBGB in New York City. Our friends at Substream Magazine premiered an previously unreleased track titled Until I See. Check it out here
Digital pre-orders are now up at Bandcamp: http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/open-hand-live-at-cbgbs-2002-btr049
Rock n roll....and we look forward to delivering more awesome tunes to you.....!!!
<3
November 6th 2015
MC LARS' THE ZOMBIE DINOSAUR LP was released today and we couldn't be anymore excited!!!
Order via Bandcamp at: https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/mc-lars-the-zombie-dinosaur-lp-btr048
$10 for a cassette ft. a cassette only bonus track as well as a digital download of the record!!
Order via Bandcamp at: https://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/mc-lars-the-zombie-dinosaur-lp-btr048
$10 for a cassette ft. a cassette only bonus track as well as a digital download of the record!!
October 9th 2015
A little over two weeks away until we hit the 10 year mark of Blacktop Records. To celebrate we have a handful of releases coming out from now til the end of the year!
Click the album cover to be brought to the Bandcamp Pre-order page!
Click the album cover to be brought to the Bandcamp Pre-order page!
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September 29th 2015
What a super fun ride! in 23 days Blacktop Records turns 10 years old! To celebrate we have some super cool fun releases coming up!
First off we are doing a reissue of A Walk With Anastasia`s self titled EP. It will be available on iTunes, Spotify, ect for the first time ever!
second off ... an older Blacktop Records band that is no longer together will be recording some new tunes and playing a show or two...
can`t say who it is yet but I`ll give you a hint..it`s not A Walk With Anastasia.... but it`ll be super cool. We promise...
aside from that we are doing another limited edition cassette release for the one and only MC LARS! The Zombie Dinosaur LP is limited and available Friday Nov 6th. Pre orders are up now at Bandcamp! snag your self a copy before they are gone!
rock n roll... stay peeled for more 10th anniversary updates!
First off we are doing a reissue of A Walk With Anastasia`s self titled EP. It will be available on iTunes, Spotify, ect for the first time ever!
second off ... an older Blacktop Records band that is no longer together will be recording some new tunes and playing a show or two...
can`t say who it is yet but I`ll give you a hint..it`s not A Walk With Anastasia.... but it`ll be super cool. We promise...
aside from that we are doing another limited edition cassette release for the one and only MC LARS! The Zombie Dinosaur LP is limited and available Friday Nov 6th. Pre orders are up now at Bandcamp! snag your self a copy before they are gone!
rock n roll... stay peeled for more 10th anniversary updates!
August 20th 2015
Hey friends! The Crossley Hunter CD Release party is next Saturday August 29th at the Tillsonburg Legion. Come out, party, and leave with a copy of the band's new self-titled full length! This night is guaranteed to go down in the books as one of the best nights ever!
July 9th 2015
Hey friends! To celebrate how awesome Canada is the folks at Quick Before It Melts put together a compilation album featuring sweet Canadian bands covering CanCon classic. Crossley Hunter was featured on the compilation covering Matthew Good Band's Tripoli.
check it out here
check it out here
June 27th 2015
April 21st 2015
Hey folks! It's been a busy couple months over here at Blacktop Records.
Crossley Hunter is playing Rancho Relaxo this Thursday at 300 College Street in Toronto. doors 9pm. set time 10:30pm. $7. 19+
this show should be a blast....
We have some news in the Meghann Wright department! Confirmed release date, album title, album cover and track listing for her new full length!
you ready?!
release date: Tuesday June 16th 2015
album title: Nothin' Left To Lose
track listing:
Black Kiss
Leavin' Cleveland
River
Vacancy
Good Manners
Diamonds Blaze
Most Wanted
Secrets
Sunshine Through the Rain
Cocaine
Can't Carry Water
Left My Heart in Brooklyn
party on folks!!!!
Crossley Hunter is playing Rancho Relaxo this Thursday at 300 College Street in Toronto. doors 9pm. set time 10:30pm. $7. 19+
this show should be a blast....
We have some news in the Meghann Wright department! Confirmed release date, album title, album cover and track listing for her new full length!
you ready?!
release date: Tuesday June 16th 2015
album title: Nothin' Left To Lose
track listing:
Black Kiss
Leavin' Cleveland
River
Vacancy
Good Manners
Diamonds Blaze
Most Wanted
Secrets
Sunshine Through the Rain
Cocaine
Can't Carry Water
Left My Heart in Brooklyn
party on folks!!!!
February 13th 2015
We didn't think this one would ever see the light of day. Ladies and gentlemen we just did a surprise release today and dropped the new Thousand Young EP that was recorded two years ago at the iconic Mushroom Studios in Toronto, Ontario. The EP was produced by John Wozniak and features 4 songs that are sure to melt ya face. You can digitally download the album over at this Bandcamp link: http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/thousand-young-thousand-young-btr045
The songs will be available on iTunes and all other digital outlets next month as well as a limited pressing on cassette that will pop up in the webstore this spring.
The songs will be available on iTunes and all other digital outlets next month as well as a limited pressing on cassette that will pop up in the webstore this spring.
January 12th 2015
2014.... wow... what a super awesome ride. Too many awesome things to sum up in one post. We released some solid albums. Made some cool limited edition tapes. Toured. Record albums. Toured more. Signed some new artists. It's been an awesome year...
and what way to keep the ball rolling then having a vinyl release show Friday January 16th at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen for their new album Huron. doors at 9pm. $8. It's going to be a party and a half! swing by and grab a copy and let's party!
and what way to keep the ball rolling then having a vinyl release show Friday January 16th at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen for their new album Huron. doors at 9pm. $8. It's going to be a party and a half! swing by and grab a copy and let's party!
December 24th 2014
Wow! 2014 was pretty freaking awesome! We put out some great CDs, vinyl and tapes and had a lot of fun. Got some awesome things in store for 2015. Swell releases, tours and other fun stuff. Stay tuned!
much love
B
much love
B
December 23rd 2014
The Smile Case made a music video. Check it out!
October 26th 2014
We are all bummed out about the recent events in Ottawa. Nathan Cirillo was a part of the Club Absinthe family, a music venue in Hamilton, Ont., that has treated the Blacktop Records family so well over the years. An authorized trust fund set has been set-up for Nathan’s 6 year old son via TD Bank by Lt.-Col. Rick Kennedy, chair of the Argyll Regimental Foundation. Transit #2221 Account #6391935
Hamilton, Ontario and Blacktop Records alumni artist Frankie Mayfield will be donating all current and future sales proceeds (digital & physical) from 'Frankie Mayfield and the Soundbox' and the 'Damn You Created It EP' to this trust fund. You can find the album on the Catalogue page, Interpunk, Evelmerch, iTunes, ect. No matter where you purchase this album the sales will go directly to this trust fund. Let's keep the love going and show everyone what Canada is about.
Hamilton, Ontario and Blacktop Records alumni artist Frankie Mayfield will be donating all current and future sales proceeds (digital & physical) from 'Frankie Mayfield and the Soundbox' and the 'Damn You Created It EP' to this trust fund. You can find the album on the Catalogue page, Interpunk, Evelmerch, iTunes, ect. No matter where you purchase this album the sales will go directly to this trust fund. Let's keep the love going and show everyone what Canada is about.
October 22nd 2014
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Blacktop Records turns 9 today! To celebrate head over to our Bandcamp page and download our first release for free! as well we have a special announcement... tapes!!! holy tapes! We are releasing BA Johnston's iconic release 'My Heart Is A Blinking Nintendo' for it's 10th anniversary. this reissue mark the first time this album has been available on cassette. It's limited to a pressing of 100 orange cassettes. pre orders will be up this week :) |
October 21st 2014
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Out today on Blacktop Records!!
Humongous - Who Among Us limited to 100 purple cassette tapes and digital downloads Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen - Huron digital downloads and vinyl this winter! head over to our CATALOGUE page for more details |
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October 14th 2014
To celebrate our 9th anniversary we have two releases coming out October 21st!
Humongous' Who Among is now sitting here at the Blacktop HQ. Limited to 100 purple cassettes.
As well Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen's Huron will be released digital download with a 150 gram black vinyl limited to 500 to follow. :)
This is oh so exciting. Plus we have some amazing news! More posts leading up to the anniversary
rock n roll!
Humongous' Who Among is now sitting here at the Blacktop HQ. Limited to 100 purple cassettes.
As well Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen's Huron will be released digital download with a 150 gram black vinyl limited to 500 to follow. :)
This is oh so exciting. Plus we have some amazing news! More posts leading up to the anniversary
rock n roll!
September 25th 2014
Sorry for the lack of updates. It's been quite the fall. The Smile Case's Angel Beach has been getting quite the rave reviews and airplay. Thank you everyone for purchasing the album, coming to the band play or being super cool and reviewing the record or spinning it on your radio show or podcast. Super cool! Once again thanks legit folks ! The support means the world to us.
We have a couple releases brewing on our end including a release from Justin Isham, frontman of the band Open Hand. Justin's side project Humongous is a fantastic dance project including wicked beats and droney melodies. It is being released on a limited edition purple cassette limited to 100 copies. This album will also be available via all digital outlets including Amazon.com and iTunes.
Finally putting out our 3rd vinyl release. This time old friends Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen will be releasing their new album 'Huron' via Blacktop Records. We are pressing 500 copies on black standard weight vinyl. Pre Orders for the digital download are up now at Amazon.com. Vinyl pre orders will be on Bandcamp and on our catalogue page in a week. Get stoked for this record. Preview a live video of the song HEREOS below:
We have a couple releases brewing on our end including a release from Justin Isham, frontman of the band Open Hand. Justin's side project Humongous is a fantastic dance project including wicked beats and droney melodies. It is being released on a limited edition purple cassette limited to 100 copies. This album will also be available via all digital outlets including Amazon.com and iTunes.
Finally putting out our 3rd vinyl release. This time old friends Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen will be releasing their new album 'Huron' via Blacktop Records. We are pressing 500 copies on black standard weight vinyl. Pre Orders for the digital download are up now at Amazon.com. Vinyl pre orders will be on Bandcamp and on our catalogue page in a week. Get stoked for this record. Preview a live video of the song HEREOS below:
August 18th 2014
I'll be hanging out at the Wheatus/Alien Ant Farm at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City tomorrow night. I will have a bag of Wheatus' Valentine LP on cassette and the Smile Case's Angel Beach that I will be giving away while I'm in the city. Just follow my Tweets on Twiiter @blactoprecords to find out how to score your FREE swag!
full show details can be found online via LiveNation at http://concerts.livenation.com/event/00004CEEA1DE7B25?camefrom=ramya_8e1
-Ben
full show details can be found online via LiveNation at http://concerts.livenation.com/event/00004CEEA1DE7B25?camefrom=ramya_8e1
-Ben
July 29th 2014
THE SMILE CASE'S ANGEL BEACH IS OFFICIALLY RELEASED!!!!
https://itunes.apple.com/bm/album/angel-beach/id893373816
or head to
smilecase.bandcamp.com and purchase a GLEN MEYER t-shirt a get a FREE digital download!!!
first review from Tap Milwaukee
■ The Smile Case, "Angel Beach" (Blacktop). Ontario group, built atop the fruits of frontman Ben Andress' 10-year solo career, has an enjoyably obnoxious and noisy desperation not far from early Hold Steady.
--- http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/new-cds-in-stores-this-week-b99317153z1-268736871.html
https://itunes.apple.com/bm/album/angel-beach/id893373816
or head to
smilecase.bandcamp.com and purchase a GLEN MEYER t-shirt a get a FREE digital download!!!
first review from Tap Milwaukee
■ The Smile Case, "Angel Beach" (Blacktop). Ontario group, built atop the fruits of frontman Ben Andress' 10-year solo career, has an enjoyably obnoxious and noisy desperation not far from early Hold Steady.
--- http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/new-cds-in-stores-this-week-b99317153z1-268736871.html
July 24th 2014
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THE SMILE CASE 'ANGEL BEACH' CD Release show is this Saturday July 26th @ the Tillsonburg Legion (16 Durham Street) doors 8pm. 10$. This show is all ages with a licensed drinking area. Sharing the day with The Smile Case will be label mates CROSSLEY HUNTER and good friend DREW THOMSON of the band SINGLE MOTHERS. The show is hosted by COMEDY RECORDS' BYRAN O'GORMAN and HUNTER COLLINS This will be the first time ANGEL BEACH will be available for sale. Copies of the CD can be purchased at the show for $10 :) more details can be found at the facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/331648866987135/ Hope to see you folks at the show !!! :) |
June 4th 2014
Blacktop Records is excited to announce that it will be releasing the Smile Case's new album Angel Beach on compact disc/digital download on July 29th 2014. This album features 12 songs and included guest appearances from Justin Hammond (Crossley Hunter) and Brendan B Brown (Wheatus) and was mastered by Jordy Birch (Guilty About Girls)
You can check hear some previews tracks at www.thesmilecase.com
you can preorder online at Bandcamp, iTunes and our Catalogue page.
keep in touch with the band and find tour dates at:
www.twitter.com/thesmileecase
www.facebook.com/thesmilecase
You can check hear some previews tracks at www.thesmilecase.com
you can preorder online at Bandcamp, iTunes and our Catalogue page.
keep in touch with the band and find tour dates at:
www.twitter.com/thesmileecase
www.facebook.com/thesmilecase
May 22nd 2014
Blacktop Records is stoked to announce that we will be doing distro for Salt of the Chief Cornerstone's new album Intelligent Design. It will be available through all digital outlets on June 17th 2014. Compact Discs will also be available online through our DISTRO page and various music outlets across Canada. We are excited about. Check out the band's first single Taken By Storm below. :)
May 20st 2014
Crossley Hunter is playing St. Catharines' In The Soil Festival next weekend. They will be playing the Merchant Ale House at 5:00pm on Sunday April 27th. The show is $10 or a festival wristband will gain you access to the show. Full details about the show and festival can be found at the IN THE SOIL website.
January 21st 2014
Blacktop Records would like to take the time to thank our friends and family for all the support over 2013. It was a wonderful year filled with lots of magic and music.
Looking forward to what 2014 will bring. Much love!!
Looking forward to what 2014 will bring. Much love!!
December 11th 2013
WOW! What a year...so much exciting stuff.
To end off the year we have Brendan Brown of Wheatus coming to Canada to play some acoustic shows.
Dec 27th - Peterborough, Ont @ The Red Dog
online tickets at: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/9749/
Dec 28th - Niagara Falls, Ont @ Taps
FREE SHOW!!
Dec 29th - Tillsonburg, Ont @ My Bar & Grill
online tickets at: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/9689/
To end off the year we have Brendan Brown of Wheatus coming to Canada to play some acoustic shows.
Dec 27th - Peterborough, Ont @ The Red Dog
online tickets at: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/9749/
Dec 28th - Niagara Falls, Ont @ Taps
FREE SHOW!!
Dec 29th - Tillsonburg, Ont @ My Bar & Grill
online tickets at: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/9689/
July 25th 2013
Crossley Hunter starts recording their full length at Mushroom Studios this weekend in Toronto. In the next couple days we will post links for live streams/chats so you can see the band in action. get ready for some magic. :)
March 18th 2013
Blacktop Records is excited and proud to announce our next release in our singer-songwriter series. For years I've been following Toronto's The Junction from their early days rocking small towns across Ontario in support of their first EP to them becoming one of Canada's hottest major label acts to them going back to their DIY roots by making their on rules and setting their own pace. The Junction has always been a consistently interesting band and some
of the nicest people in rock n roll. It puts a smile on my face to announce that the Junction's frontman, Brent Jackson , will be releasing his first solo album, 'From A Reel-Real', on Tuesday April 16th 2013 via Blacktop Records. The release will feature five songs recorded at home by Brent on his reel to reel machine:
1. Letterbox
2. To The Bone
3. Tranquillity
4. Bad Way
5. In His Mind
The release will be hand numbered out of 100 and will include one of a kind extra goodies. Pre Orders are up now at:http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/brent-jackson-from-a-reel-real-btr036
As well this release will also be available on iTunes and all other digital outlets worldwide. Keep your eyes and ears peeled towww.blacktoprecords.ca for more details and an exclusive stream of the songs.
of the nicest people in rock n roll. It puts a smile on my face to announce that the Junction's frontman, Brent Jackson , will be releasing his first solo album, 'From A Reel-Real', on Tuesday April 16th 2013 via Blacktop Records. The release will feature five songs recorded at home by Brent on his reel to reel machine:
1. Letterbox
2. To The Bone
3. Tranquillity
4. Bad Way
5. In His Mind
The release will be hand numbered out of 100 and will include one of a kind extra goodies. Pre Orders are up now at:http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/brent-jackson-from-a-reel-real-btr036
As well this release will also be available on iTunes and all other digital outlets worldwide. Keep your eyes and ears peeled towww.blacktoprecords.ca for more details and an exclusive stream of the songs.
February 18th 2013
Alan Cross posted the new Thousand Young single on his blog. check 'er out:http://www.alancross.ca/a-journal-of-musical-things/2013/2/18/i-like-this-thousand-young.html
January 22nd 2013
Sorry for the lack of updates. It's been a wild winter. Lots going on in the Blacktop Records camp. The Thousand Young record will be mixed by the end of the month and release plans to follow. As well our first release comes out next Tuesday. Matthew Sajn's From A From In East Anglia. It features 7 songs from the Niagara Region singer songwriter. Most know Matt from his rocking band Northern Primitive. This release shows Matthew's raw emotion and perfect songwriting. The release will be hand numbered out of 100 and features prints from Matt's Instagram shots. This will the first of our singer songwriter series. Trevor James's From A Bedroom That Is No Longer Mine comes out next month and John Wozniak's first solo release comes out on Blacktop this March. Most know John from his body of work with Marcy Playground. Wait to you hear what he's been working on. The guy is a genius and we are so excited to be working with him. Like I said.... crazy 2013 so far. Lots of amazing songs for your ears. <3
October 23rd 2012
Thank you to everyone who made yesterday super special. ♥ I look back on the past 6 years and its been the most exciting and meaningful time of my life. The people I've met...the music I've heard. I couldn't picture myself anywhere else. Smiling ear to ear. thank you. thank you. ♥
Also big shout out to Alan Cross for giving us love on his blog this morning.
http://www.alancross.ca/a-journal-of-musical-things/2012/10/23/lots-of-free-music-from-blacktop-records.html
Also big shout out to Alan Cross for giving us love on his blog this morning.
http://www.alancross.ca/a-journal-of-musical-things/2012/10/23/lots-of-free-music-from-blacktop-records.html
October 22nd 2012 - HAPPY 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO BLACKTOP RECORDS!! WHOO WHOOOOO
Alright friends....today is the day...
we turned 6! and to celebrate we are releasing our first ever compilation featuring bandson the label and good friends of our. ohhhh... and it's free!!!
click the link below:
http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-soundtrack-for-a-good-day-btr033
download for free. burn on a CD. put it on your MP3 player. give it to friends. let's just spread the love.
thanks so much to everyone. the past 6 years have been amazing. here's to another 6!
let's rock
we turned 6! and to celebrate we are releasing our first ever compilation featuring bandson the label and good friends of our. ohhhh... and it's free!!!
click the link below:
http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-soundtrack-for-a-good-day-btr033
download for free. burn on a CD. put it on your MP3 player. give it to friends. let's just spread the love.
thanks so much to everyone. the past 6 years have been amazing. here's to another 6!
let's rock
October 21st 2012
I'm thinking I should get started a day early on this Blacktop Records 6 year anniversary fun? ya? Head over to Thousand Young's official website at http://thousandyoung.ca/ and input your name and e-mail. Once we get 1000 people signed up we'll e-mail every a new Thousand Young song called 'You Can't Choose Who You Burn Beside.' from the sessions at Mushroom Studios. you dig it? spread the word and tell your friends. The sooner we get 1000 people signed up the sooner you can hear a new tune. it's quick and easy and you get something free out of it....what are you waiting for! ♥
October 19th 2012
October 22nd marks the 6 year anniversary of Blacktop Records. We will be celebrating with the release of a free compilation. As well we will have other neat surprises, giveaways and news throughout the day :p
October 13th 2012
Just getting some neat stuff ready for winter. <3
August 1st 2012
July 25th 2012
The tracklisting for the first ever Blacktop Records compilation, 'Soundtrack For A Good Day', has been finalized. Here it is:
1. Open Hand - The Deuce Two 03:31 2. Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth - I Had A Party 03:48
3. Exsonvaldes - Hurry Up 03:07 4. Guilty About Girls - Dancefloor (Kreap Remix) 03:28
5. Seas - Blueskies/Sunshine 03:17 6. Wheatus - The Story Of The Eggs 03:59
7. Crossley Hunter - Bottle Of Piss 03:59 8. Marine Dreams - Painted Toes 02:50
9. Rob Moir - This Is The Lie 02:52 10. Brian Byrne - Born To Lose 02:44
11. Jonah Matranga - Happy-Hee (MeMix)03:55 12. Boogieman - Nothing Without Nature02:34
13. Kevin Seconds - Trouble Comes Around 03:17 14. The Campbell Apartment - Tonight You Belong To Me 02:39
15. B.A. Johnston - Dirtball Beach 01:38 16. Marcy Playground - The Needle And The Damage Done 02:09
17. Annakin Slayd ft. Onyx - Bringin' Bac da Madface 04:20
18. Thousand Young - You Can't Choose Who You Burn Beside
Expect to see this released this summer. Oh, did I mention it's going to be FREE with web orders!
1. Open Hand - The Deuce Two 03:31 2. Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth - I Had A Party 03:48
3. Exsonvaldes - Hurry Up 03:07 4. Guilty About Girls - Dancefloor (Kreap Remix) 03:28
5. Seas - Blueskies/Sunshine 03:17 6. Wheatus - The Story Of The Eggs 03:59
7. Crossley Hunter - Bottle Of Piss 03:59 8. Marine Dreams - Painted Toes 02:50
9. Rob Moir - This Is The Lie 02:52 10. Brian Byrne - Born To Lose 02:44
11. Jonah Matranga - Happy-Hee (MeMix)03:55 12. Boogieman - Nothing Without Nature02:34
13. Kevin Seconds - Trouble Comes Around 03:17 14. The Campbell Apartment - Tonight You Belong To Me 02:39
15. B.A. Johnston - Dirtball Beach 01:38 16. Marcy Playground - The Needle And The Damage Done 02:09
17. Annakin Slayd ft. Onyx - Bringin' Bac da Madface 04:20
18. Thousand Young - You Can't Choose Who You Burn Beside
Expect to see this released this summer. Oh, did I mention it's going to be FREE with web orders!
June 16th 2012
Crossley Hunter made the front page of The Welland Tribune! If you are in the Niagara Region don't forget to swing by the Rex hotel on Saturday June 23rd to check out Crossley Hunter sharing the stage with Sammantha bernard and The Junction. Advanced $8/$10 doors. 9pm. This show is sure to go down in the books as a party.
The party continues the next day during St. Catharines' SCENE Music Festival. Thousand Young rips up Patrick Sheehan's at 12:15am. Come get rowdy!
for full show listing please check out On The Road
The party continues the next day during St. Catharines' SCENE Music Festival. Thousand Young rips up Patrick Sheehan's at 12:15am. Come get rowdy!
for full show listing please check out On The Road
June 8th 2012
Lots of rock n roll going on. Crossley Hunter is playing Tillsonburg's Turtlefest and with the Junction on the 23rd of June in Welland. They are currently in the studio working on their first full length.
Thousand Young are playing some shows here and there but for the most part are working on their sophomore effort. Stick around for details and song previews.
We are stoked to announce that we are releasing the new Boogie Mantra album. We're prepping the release and will have more details for you soon.
Anyways....just figured I'd keep you awesomepeople in the loop. love you
Thousand Young are playing some shows here and there but for the most part are working on their sophomore effort. Stick around for details and song previews.
We are stoked to announce that we are releasing the new Boogie Mantra album. We're prepping the release and will have more details for you soon.
Anyways....just figured I'd keep you awesomepeople in the loop. love you
May 17th 2012
The weekend is almost here! You know that means for Thousand Young? lots of beer, poutine and french babes. The boys are heading down to play this year's Pouzza Fest in Montreal. You can catch them Sunday May 20th at L'Absynthe. Their set time is at 4:55pm. Entrance with a festival wristband or $15 at the door. party party party!
speaking of punk rock and partying!! Blacktop Record's presents Xprime at the Rex on May 30th. A fresh Welland band that folks should be on the look out for. On the bill is Fat Wreck Chord's Useless ID. doors at 9pm. $10 at the door.
come get Rex'ed.
speaking of punk rock and partying!! Blacktop Record's presents Xprime at the Rex on May 30th. A fresh Welland band that folks should be on the look out for. On the bill is Fat Wreck Chord's Useless ID. doors at 9pm. $10 at the door.
come get Rex'ed.
May 10th 2012
Don't forget to swing by the Rex Hotel in Welland this Friday to check out Thousand Young, Waterbodies and Greys. This is going to be a kick ass show. $10 at the doors. 9pm. Come party Blacktop Style.
Also Crossley Hunter has their website up and running. Check 'er out: www.crossleyhunter.com
Also Crossley Hunter has their website up and running. Check 'er out: www.crossleyhunter.com
April 29th 2012
Here is a preview of what to except from the new Crossley Hunter album:
April 4th 2012
This have been pretty busy around the Blacktop Records camp. Crossley Hunter and Thousand Young are both in the studio recording their full length to be released on Blacktop Records. We have big things in store for these releases. Also we're in the finishing stages of putting together our first compilation. Let's just say it's going to be a slammin' good mix. preview it here: http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-soundtrack-for-a-good-day-btr033
March 21st 2012
Wheatus is in the studio prepping for their upcoming UK tour. Find more details at On The Road.
February 22nd 2012
Wow! Couldn't have asked for a better weekend. The Thousand Young boys nailed it in the studio. The sound John and Cody captured is so huge. We're going back next weekend to finished vocals and a couple overdubs. Super excited to show everyone what we've been working on. Thanks for the support. means the world to us!!
February 14th 2012
Thousand Young is in the studio this weekend recording their new album. It's being produced and engineered by John Wozinak at Mushroom Studios in Toronto. John was in this really sweet band called Marcy Playground so we're excited to have his years of music experience a part of this project.
As some of you may know recording at a real studio can be pricey. If you would like to help the boys record their album you can make a simple donation at:
http://www.gofundme.com/thousandyoung
with your donation you can get various rewards like a meal cooked by the band or having your name tattooed on Corey's ass. oh..and the music.
thanks for the support. rock n roll!
As some of you may know recording at a real studio can be pricey. If you would like to help the boys record their album you can make a simple donation at:
http://www.gofundme.com/thousandyoung
with your donation you can get various rewards like a meal cooked by the band or having your name tattooed on Corey's ass. oh..and the music.
thanks for the support. rock n roll!
January 17th 2012
This past November Thousand Young and Open Hand spent two weeks on the road together. On November 4th we made a stopped at the Jay Stoyan Show in Toronto and the bands performed some tunes. The episode aired December 30th on RogersTV. Enjoy:
December 30th 2011
WOW! What a fucking year....
We put out four amazing releases from some of my favourite bands including The Sitcom, Guilty About Girls, Open Hand and Thousand Young. We signed Wheatus and are in the process of releasing thier album on vinyl. Not to mention we have four amazing releases already planned for this February including Humongus' first full length, the first Crossley Hunter EP, The Campbell Apartment's sophomore effort titled 'IN!' and the first ever Blacktop Records compilation titled 'Soundtrack (for a good day) . You can head over here to preview the first three tracks: http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-soundtrack-for-a-good-day-btr033
In other news Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth is in the process of recording a new album. Pete and the boys just played a sweet show at 2A Water street recently. Check out the band ass video from the show here:
We put out four amazing releases from some of my favourite bands including The Sitcom, Guilty About Girls, Open Hand and Thousand Young. We signed Wheatus and are in the process of releasing thier album on vinyl. Not to mention we have four amazing releases already planned for this February including Humongus' first full length, the first Crossley Hunter EP, The Campbell Apartment's sophomore effort titled 'IN!' and the first ever Blacktop Records compilation titled 'Soundtrack (for a good day) . You can head over here to preview the first three tracks: http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/blacktop-records-soundtrack-for-a-good-day-btr033
In other news Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth is in the process of recording a new album. Pete and the boys just played a sweet show at 2A Water street recently. Check out the band ass video from the show here:
and here:
Sweet eh? Want to know what is even sweeter? Maybe the fact that today Thousand Young and Open Hand make thier network cable debut!!!
THOUSAND YOUNG & OPEN HAND
Perform On The Epoisode That Airs FRIDAY DECEMBER 30th at 11pm
Watch the Jay Stoyan Show on Toronto RogersCable Channel 10 & 63!
... Come in, kick your shoes off and be entertained by Jay and Ashlee, as they take you through an hour of high energy and engaging conversation. The Show focuses on Hot Topics, Celebrity interviews, 'Round Table Discussions' featuring 'Indie' Artists & Entrepreneurs and Live Music Performances & Skits! The hosts love to interact with their fans via SKYPE, Phone-Ins and Giveaways, too!
For more information please visit:
http://www.jaystoyanshow.com/
http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=12&rid=16&sid=4073
http://www.blacktoprecords.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/thousandyoung
http://www.facebook.com/openhandrocks
and how will we celebrate all of this?! The big Blacktop Records New Year's Eve Party Dec 3e1st at Bada Bing's Here in Welland with Thousand Young, The Smile Case and Chainsaw Lobotomy with a sweet afterparty at 278 King Street. hope to see everyone there :P
Thanks so much for everything. If we stick together we can make a different with art. It brings reason, it brings change and it brings smiles!!
rock and roll. love you all.
THOUSAND YOUNG & OPEN HAND
Perform On The Epoisode That Airs FRIDAY DECEMBER 30th at 11pm
Watch the Jay Stoyan Show on Toronto RogersCable Channel 10 & 63!
... Come in, kick your shoes off and be entertained by Jay and Ashlee, as they take you through an hour of high energy and engaging conversation. The Show focuses on Hot Topics, Celebrity interviews, 'Round Table Discussions' featuring 'Indie' Artists & Entrepreneurs and Live Music Performances & Skits! The hosts love to interact with their fans via SKYPE, Phone-Ins and Giveaways, too!
For more information please visit:
http://www.jaystoyanshow.com/
http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=12&rid=16&sid=4073
http://www.blacktoprecords.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/thousandyoung
http://www.facebook.com/openhandrocks
and how will we celebrate all of this?! The big Blacktop Records New Year's Eve Party Dec 3e1st at Bada Bing's Here in Welland with Thousand Young, The Smile Case and Chainsaw Lobotomy with a sweet afterparty at 278 King Street. hope to see everyone there :P
Thanks so much for everything. If we stick together we can make a different with art. It brings reason, it brings change and it brings smiles!!
rock and roll. love you all.
December 6th 2011
The new Thousand Young album is available to put over at the Catalogue or online at Bandcamp.
Jim from QuickBeforeItMelts had a few nice things to say about the album.
Thousand Young: "stings like a bandage ripped off a fresh wound"
read the full article here!
and don't forget to buy the new Thousand Young album. It's fantastic bro!
Jim from QuickBeforeItMelts had a few nice things to say about the album.
Thousand Young: "stings like a bandage ripped off a fresh wound"
read the full article here!
and don't forget to buy the new Thousand Young album. It's fantastic bro!
December 1st 2011
Wow...all I can say is wow! Nov 1st to the 14th were some of the most insipiring, exciting and adventrous times of my life. I'm proud to say that Open Hand and Thousand Young are my friends and I got to snuggle with them for two weeks. Stay tuned for tour footage and a photo album of some snapshots. Much thanks go out to all the promoters, venues and staff, all our friends and family, anyone who bought a CD or came out to the show, the Ingersoll Farm crew for putting up with us for a few days and the number 14. <3
October 31st 2011
Open Hand will be hanging out in Canada from November 1st until the 13th. Blacktop Records is excited for the release of "The Mark Of The Demon." Limited CD-R press hand numbered out of 100. Check out the tour dates and grab a copy on the road or order from our Catalouge. In the meantime you can stream and download the new EP here:
http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/open-hand-the-mark-of-the-demon-btr029
Rock n roll!
http://blacktoprecords.bandcamp.com/album/open-hand-the-mark-of-the-demon-btr029
Rock n roll!
October 24th 2011
The Thousand Young/Open Hand tour is a week away along side the release date of the Thousand Young album and new Open Hand. Busy time over at Camp Blacktop. Tour dates listed at 'On The Road'
Wheatus album is pressed as well. Officially release dates will be annouced. Pre orders will be mailed out. Stick around for full details!
love you all
Wheatus album is pressed as well. Officially release dates will be annouced. Pre orders will be mailed out. Stick around for full details!
love you all
September 1st 2011
YA! FEST is coming up very soon!!!! Hunters&Angers, Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth and Thousand young are all playing this! Make sure you come out and support Blacktop Records and the other sweet bands on this bill!
HUNTERS & ANGLERS plays at 6:00pm
PETE TREMBLAY & THE BOOZY TRUTH plays at 6:30pm
THOUSAND YOUNG plays at 9:00pm
full details at: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178333118884096
gates at 2:00pm. $10. come party all day!! afterparty at the Rex !!
August 20th 2011
THOUSAND YOUNG plays the Southern Ontario Music Festival this Friday August 26th at 5:45pm sharp.
Head out to Port Burwell's Outback Camping for 3 days of music and partying.
Full details at www.somf.ca
Join the Facebook event and spread the word! :-p
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150812401670319
Head out to Port Burwell's Outback Camping for 3 days of music and partying.
Full details at www.somf.ca
Join the Facebook event and spread the word! :-p
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150812401670319
August 5th 2011
First off....Tim Leclaire from MattDellMusic was injured in a car accident yesterday. He is okay but going through a surgery. Thoughts be with him for a speedy recovery!
Sooooooooo the exciting news!!!!!! Open Hand is now a part of the Blacktop Records family. The boys will be coming to Canada to play a few shows this fall in support of a CD/Cassette Tape release. Open Hand was a big part of music for me in college along side many other Trustkill Records bands so its exciting to work with them and see where we go from here. Posted below is a video of the band playing Hellfest oh so many years ago:
Sooooooooo the exciting news!!!!!! Open Hand is now a part of the Blacktop Records family. The boys will be coming to Canada to play a few shows this fall in support of a CD/Cassette Tape release. Open Hand was a big part of music for me in college along side many other Trustkill Records bands so its exciting to work with them and see where we go from here. Posted below is a video of the band playing Hellfest oh so many years ago:
August 4th 2011
Niagara This Week did a nice little article on Blacktop Records.
You can read it online here: http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/business/article/1050417--pressing-the-vinyl
We also have some very exciting news. We will post it tomorrow!!
rock n roll <3
You can read it online here: http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/business/article/1050417--pressing-the-vinyl
We also have some very exciting news. We will post it tomorrow!!
rock n roll <3
July 6th 2011
Got the Wheatus test press today. Pretty stoked to see how this bad boy plays on vinyl. I'm looking forward to the warmest record I have ever listened to. stoked. Release dates will be announced soon.
www.wheatus.com
download Pop, Songs and Death vol.1 and vol. 2 for a pay what you can price.
rock n roll
www.wheatus.com
download Pop, Songs and Death vol.1 and vol. 2 for a pay what you can price.
rock n roll
June 23rd 2011
Elias The Band playing Great Incentive at the House in Tillsonburg at the Greatest Hits CD Release show.
oh...the good ole days....
oh...the good ole days....
June 10th 2011
Thousand Young have just been added to the Dayglo Abortions show this Tuesday June 14th at City Lights in St. Catharines, Ontario. We are very excited to have the boys on this show. Doors are at 8pm and Thousand Young play first.
June 2nd 2011
Hunters & Anglers and Matt Dell have been accepted to play St. Catharines SCENE Music Festival on Sunday June 26th. Venue and set time details will be posted soon. Head over to http://www.scenemusicfestival.com for full details on the festival.
May 28th 2011
Blacktop Records is very happy annouce that Thousand Young have joined the family. Andy, Corey, Pat and Paul are four of the raddest dudes ever so we can not stress hot excited we are to work with them. The boys just finished thier full length which was recorded in Welland, Ontario with Ian and Kenny at Tapes and Plates. The first single "Hot and Heavy Brotha" is avaiable for a free stream/download at:
http://soundcloud.com/blacktoprecords/thousand-young-hot-and-heavy
enjoy and stick around for tour dates and album release details!
http://soundcloud.com/blacktoprecords/thousand-young-hot-and-heavy
enjoy and stick around for tour dates and album release details!
May 10th 2011
Really bummed to be leaving New York City. It's been great hanging out with Brendan and Matthew from Wheatus. AD Lane from Indywood films flew down from the UK to capture some interview footage for his new film about Wheatus titled 'You Might Die.' We talked about Wheatus and the music industry on camera for over two hours. I'm really looking for to the final cut of this project. It's a must see film for anyone that is in a band or anyone that thrives to do what they love to do no matter what. Below you can find a neat little trailer for the movie. Also had a neat meeting with Matt and Rob from the Syndicate. We'll be hiring them this fall to promo Blacktop Records and the new Wheatus record. Very legit dudes. Check them out online at www.thesyn.com
Anywho... hitting up some record shops and then going back home to Canada. love yous.
May 9th 2011
New York City has been treating me well so far. Just caught Jonah Matranga's set at the Mercury Lounge. He opened with Far's Loud Mom and played a good handful of tunes off his new record "You're All Those Things and Then You're None"
Also grabbed a new Jonah shirt and v1.0 and v2.0 of his new album on vinyl. Very excited to spin these once I get back to Canada. Please head to www.jonahmatranga.com and browse the Yard Sale and grab a copy of his new album. You will not be let down.
May 1st 2011
Our friends in Thousand Young recorded a new album. Head over to www.myspace.com/thousandyoungband to have your mind blown.
April 26th 2011
Guilty About Girls have been confirmed to play this year's YA!Fest in Welland, Ontario along side Blacktop Records label mates Hunters & Anglers. Festival details will be up soon at www.youthactioncentre.com and www.youthactionfest.com . Also excited to present a brand new unreleased Guilty About Girls song:
http://soundcloud.com/guiltyaboutgirls/guilty-about-girls-riviera enjoy!
http://soundcloud.com/guiltyaboutgirls/guilty-about-girls-riviera enjoy!
April 20th 2011
So This past week I spent a few days hanging on the road with Onyx. A collective effort between Blacktop Records, CatonAcidFilms, Good Friday Entertainment and SpitGlobal was able to capture exclusive footage from Onyx's tour dates in Niagara Falls and Montreal as well as exclusive interviews and hang outs. Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Star are two are the sweetest guys ever and some of the most talented performers ever. They are a huge asset to music and the arts. We made a stop to MuchMusic's Rapcity to see the boys perform 'Slam.' I'm the guy in the flannel with my guns in the air slammin' harder than Vince Carter!
April 19th 2011
This is a layout to our website back in 2005 when my good pal Lee Skinner designed my site. Unreal dude.
April 18th 2011
Another trip down memory lane:
Our first ever full colour quarter page ad in Exclaim! to promote Elias The Band's Our Sophomore Effort.
April 17th 2011
Sorry for the lack of update. Super busy around the Blacktop Records camp. Took a trip down memory lane and found this old picture. It was taken at the offices at the Tillsonburg News. It was an article to promote Blacktop Records. We did a photo shoot and a fun little interview. From left to right: Milenko from the band Lacerda, Ashley Sloggett, myself and Dev from the band Foxfight/A Walk With Anastasia. I think I'll be finding more fun flyers and pictures to post
April 5th 2011
Blacktop Records takes over The Rex Hotel in Welland on April 30th with Hunters & Anglers, Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth and special guest B.A. Johnston. The show starts at 9:30pm and is only $5. Drop us $10 bones and get entry to the show and a copy of Pete Tremlay and the Boozy Truth's 'Midtempo Madness!'
party, party, party
party, party, party
April 4th 2011
The Boogieman Jordon Daniel is in the process of having a Ontario/Quebec tour booked for June. Stick around for details!
April 3rd 2011
I'm really diggin' Jonah Matranga's new album 'You're All Those Things...' Head over to www.jonahmatranga.com to find out more details on this album and to stay in touch.
April 2nd 2011
Chore dropped off tonight's show at the YAC. In other news The Snips and The Smile Case have been added to the bill. Rawk n' roll!
April 1st 2011
No joke! All this week all Blacktop Records releases are only $5. Browse through the 'Catalogue' and e-mail [email protected] and let me know what you want and we can hook up some good deals. Thanks for being a part of the magic. Anything that is rock n roll is fine !
March 31st 2011
I like rock and roll shows. Kind of bummed that Elias The Band broke up. I always enjoyed watching them live. Here is a clip of them playing 'Taking Back Whats Mine.'
March 30th 2011
After 5 years or so, different members
and numerous meltdowns, Something Fatal called it quits last year.
There was never a final show that would give closure to the band
members or their few listeners. Saturday May 7th will give them their chance at Two Doors Down located at 139 Market Street in Brantford, Ontario.
March 29th 2011
We here at Blacktop Records are very excited because Wheatus' new albums 'Pop, Songs and Death: Volume 1 The Lightning EP and Volume 2 The Jupiter E' are available to download at www.wheatus.com in various digital formats as well we have the preorder up on the 'Catalogue' page for the 180 gram double gatefold vinyl release. Above and beyond this we are also excited about the new documentary focused on Wheatus and the touring life. The movie is titled 'Wheatus: You Might Die."
Wheatus is making their return to the United Kingdom on Thursday October 6th and will be playing London's O2 Academy Islington!
You can order tickets online at:http://bit.ly/WheatusTicketsUK2011
You can order tickets online at:http://bit.ly/WheatusTicketsUK2011
March 28th 2011
Pete Tremblay and the Boozy Truth will be playing for the first time at the new YMCA Youth Action Centre located at 20 Hagar Street in Welland, Ontario. They will be sharing the stage with Kendra Foord.You can find details about all of Pete's upcoming show by clicking on the 'On The Road' page. Located below is fun music video for Pete's song 'The Life' which can be found on the 'Three EPs' collection. More details about this release on the 'Catalogue' page. Enjoy the rock n roll! :)
March 27th 2011
Hunters & Anglers will be playing a hometown show on Saturday April 2nd with Chore at the Youth Action Centre located at 20 Hagar Street in Welland, Ontario. You can grab tickets online at http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/3712 . Come out to hear some new tunes along side the classics! Rock n roll!!
March 26th 2011
Happy Saturday! A perfect way to get your day started is to blast the new Guilty About Girls single! Another way is to head over to the 'Catalogue' page and order a copy of the full length on compact disc for only $10! We just got this bad boy shipped in from the plant and everyone here at Blacktop is very excited about this release! We hope you're just as excited as we are! Everyone be safe this weekend and have loads of fun!
March 25th 2011
I know! I know! It feels like years since this site has been updated. It still had our old logos. Still listed bands that are no longer bands. Didn't mention any of the new artists we have been working with or any of the exciting stuff that has been happening around the Blacktop Records camp. Expect daily updates and more interaction! For now check out 'The Family' and see when they are 'On The Road'. Check out our 'Distro Page' and whats new at 'Blacktop PR'. Always 'Stay In Touch!'
Much love for the support over these past five years! Love you all!
-Ben
Much love for the support over these past five years! Love you all!
-Ben
