We're excited to premiere Rip Room's new music video for "Worth Repeating" off the band's forthcoming debut album Alight and Resound out May 27th. Vocalist/guitarist John Reed says, "Shot in the midst of the pandemic, we found ourselves in a clandestine location with a rough plan and more than a few worries. The song is about the world falling apart, so it felt right to shoot in the woods — ominous and sinister, but maybe the safest place to be. By the end of a long evening, our director (and dear friend Josh Johnson) had captured the weird energy that...

We’re thrilled to announce the debut album from San Francisco’s Rip Room, the charismatic and alluringly unpredictable Alight and Resound. Twelve pulsing songs that harken back to better musical times while somehow embracing the relevance of the moment. Think Unwound, Sleater-Kinney, and Fugazi — propulsive rhythms and piercing lyrics, but with a sense of buoyancy. Listen to the premiere of the new song “Worth Repeating” and pre-order the album on insane limited edition vinyl to get an instant download of the song now. Follow the band on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to stay in the loop about the new album...

In June of 2021, directly on the heels of the release of Unwed Sailor’s new full-length album, Truth or Consequences, the band entered CommVess Studio in Birmingham, AL to capture songs live to tape, uncut for the first time ever. Over the course of the next few days, the band adeptly maneuvered through five songs spanning their decades-long catalog. The Live at CommVess EP showcases Unwed Sailor at their creative peak and casts yet another impressive shadow over what is already a genre-defining catalog music. Watch the band perform “Blitz” live at BrooklynVegan and look for the EP out everywhere...

We’re excited to welcome the wound-up art punks in San Francisco’s Rip Room to the Spartan Family! After successfully self-releasing and touring on two EPs, the three piece reunited with storied engineer Tim Green (Nation of Ulysses, Melvins, Bikini Kill, Sebadoh). The result is the charismatic and alluringly unpredictable debut full-length record, Alight and Resound, twelve pulsing songs that harken back to better musical times while somehow embracing the relevance of the moment. Think Unwound, Sleater-Kinney, and Fugazi. While we patiently await for the release of the album, you're invited to a free download of the new song "Complication." It's...

We’re proud to present the 20th Anniversary Edition of Unwed Sailor's post-rock instrumental classic, The Faithful Anchor. Two decades ago, this landmark release helped define modern instrumental music with its emotive storytelling, cinematic arcs, and dynamic arrangements. This special edition has been remastered from the original mixes and features two out-of-print bonus tracks from "The Magic Hedge" 7" originally released in 2002. As a part of the release, we’re pressing the album on brilliant limited edition vinyl for the first time since 2007 and pre-orders are available now. Three variants are available and all pre-orders include an instant download of...