We at Red Scare are really looking forward to Spring and here’s why: Chicago could use a good thaw and we have some new music that we’re excited about. First we have the Red Scare debut from Fort Collins four-piece, Elway. They just wrapped up a recording session with Busch Light enthusiast Matt Allison at Atlas Studios (Alkaline Trio, The Menzingers, Less Than Jake) and they’ve titled the upcoming record, Delusions, which will be released on May 10th. You won’t have to wait that long to hear some of this new stuff because we hope to have an online single with some B-sides available in early April. That record is coming along real well and if you’re a fan of TLA, whiskey, and Propagandhi you will be stoked on these tunes. I should also mention that these crazy fuckers were honestly dumpster diving during the recording of this album, and hey, nothing breeds good punk rock like hunger and desperation. Right?!? Right.

And while were talking about depraved scumbags, we may as well announce our plans to work with Philly’s own…The Holy Mess! Great band, likable dudes, and VERY questionable hairstyles. They’re a perfect addition to the Red Scare family and we’re gonna start things out by releasing a collection of all their material so far. This self-titled release will include their first 12″, the Benefit Sesh 7″, and two new tracks for a total of 11 remastered righteous jams. It’s a perfect introduction to “The Mess” and we hope to follow that up with a new studio full length. Trust us, you’re gonna love this shit.

Now feast your eyes on these beauties:

Who’s your Valentine? I mean, we gave you two great records this month and your BF/GF probably didn’t get you shit. Both of these seductive masterpieces are in stores now and available through digital retailers like iTunes, Amazon, etc. And if you’re not sold yet, our buds from Punknews are streaming some songs from The Reaganomics Lower The Bar and also streaming songs from The Heat Tape’s Raccoon Valley Recordings. Sample that shit, Cupid.

If tactile tunes are your thing, you can always order it from us for super cheap or hit up those horny goons at Interpunk and get some free stuff with your records. That’s enough sexual innuendo for the time being, towel off and lock the door on your way out.

Pretty stoked about this one, guys. As you know Teenage Bottlerocket have always been a real important band to Red Scare and they’ve always been loyal friends over the years. We’re especially proud of how much these guys have gone on to accomplish, so you can imagine how excited we are to have the opportunity to be able to bring you some more of their music. However, this latest release is NOT new material, but is their first self-released 12″ bundled with their first two 7″s. 17 songs on one CD, and we took great pains to locate the original recordings and had everything re-mastered for your listening pleasure. It’s no-bullshit pop punk and classic TBR, and these are the songs that first won me over back in 2004, so it’s a special release for me. We love these old tunes and we know you will too. Look at me, gettin’ all nostalgic and shit…

Those eager beavs over at Interpunk already have the record up online, so you see the art and tracklisting. The band will be selling it at all their upcoming shows and we’ll have it available in our webstore for the bargain basement price of $9. So there ya have it: Teenage Bottlerocket Another Way re-issued on CD and out on March 15th. Fuckin’ A.