First on the docket is Elway, our wacky woodsmen friends from Fort Collins, Colorado. Their debut album, Delusions, is out in May as you know, and they’ve got some cool shows lined up (Pouzza Fest in Montreal and Fireside Bowl in Chicago!) so check back for tour dates. We also recently released a “digital single” from Elway entitled Passing Days that offers three new songs from the boys, so go DL that thing or stream it on Elway’s Facebook page. It’s a tasty (and animal-friendly!) sampler of what you can expect from the new record.

And we go from one weird-looking band to an even kookier bunch: The Holy Mess. Their self-titled debut full length is set to be out June 14th. 11 songs and a big insert that offers up some stories and explanations for their wacky ways. Should be a good read. In spite of all their efforts, the hype keeps building for the Mess and they are getting tour offers from bands like Dead To Me, The Flatliners, Off With Their Heads, etc. A veritable runaway freight train of popularity, careening out of control…yeah. So get ready for their first proper record out in June and check the tour dates section for their upcoming shows.

And thirdly we have a new release from our old SF homeboys, Nothington. Those guys have been good buds with Red Scare since day one and we’re stoked that we finally get to cross the proverbial threshold together…if that makes sense. This new thing is a stripped-down, mostly acoustic release that they’ve dubbed More Than Obvious and it’ll be a 4-song 7″ and 6-song digital EP. That will be out in July and just in time for their Summer tour. We’re super excited for this one.

Last order of business. Look, you dumb bastards. For YEARS I took complaints and questions about the lack of Red Scare merch and now I’ve got these boxes in my home, directly in my stumbling path. This was your idea! Well the good news is the stuff looks great and now we’ve got a limited amount of Red Scare shirts and hoodies available in our webstore, or you can always order it from vastly more sober people at Interpunk.com.

Alright. Good update? Agreed!

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.