It's an unlikely scenario, to say the least. Two stalwarts of underground hip-hop launching a rock imprint through one of America's most respected hip hop labels. Women Records, the brainchild of Slug (Atmosphere) and Murs, was founded as an outlet to release music of the bands that they were discovering in their hometowns (Minneapolis and LA, respectively) and while on tour."Murs and I started Women due to the fact that we had become friends with so many bands that we liked, who needed to get their music heard. Rather than continue to just loan money to these kids to self release their albums, we decided to use our experience to help create a vehicle for them," explains Slug. Women quickly inked an imprint deal with Rhymesayers Entertainment, building on Atmosphere's long-time relationship with the label, as well as shared vision and staunchly independent ethos.


The Hold Steady
Separation Sunday Vinyl LP

Finally available the vinyl lp of the critically acclaimed Hold Steady "Separation Sunday". Get 'em while they last... limited pressing!

   Vox Vermillion
Standing Still You Move Forward
Release Date 05.10.05

The St. Paul, MN based co-ed quartet's sound is distinctive: while drums, bass & two keyboards sounds like an easy recipe for a dance punk or nu new wave ensemble, Vox Vermillion stay off the dance floor. The band's sound subscribes to a warm indie-pop classicism, their piano-propelled punch reminiscent at times of both Denali and Spoon. Frontwoman Kelsey Crawford's vocals are dynamic - veering from lush and dramatic to terse and restrained.

www.myspace.com/voxvermillion


The Swiss Army
Private Ambulance

"...full of tried and true, Jawbox-inspired eighth-note overtures that rock you--more like a cradle than, say, a hurricane--into a head-nodding reverie."
   - City Pages

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Office: 612.977.9870         2409 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405