Jun 19, 2009
Happy to announce that we're doing a little distro for Mongrel Zine here on the site.
For most of you in and around Vancouver, Mongrel probably needs little introduction, but we'll gush about it anyways: a top shelf rock n' roll zine handcrafted with a level of love and care that will remind you how easily we used to take this stuff for granted. And, you get some amazing cd comps ta boot!
Issues 2, 4 and 5 are now available, listed in the "Garage Sale" section at the bottom of the Records page.
Check them out online at: www.mongrelzine.ca
MONTREAL MIRROR REVIEW - NASTY ON, SQUID
Jun 06, 2009
The Nasty On Squid (La Ti Da) This posthumous, vinyl-only release of pure R’n’R mayhem proves it’s better late than never. Better get the lead out as there aren’t many around. 7.5 (JC)
Nasty On - Squid reviewed in this week's Georgia Straight.
May 23, 2009
By Adrian Mack
Despite much smoother edges, Nasty On’s first release since 2002’s landmark CitySick sits perfectly to the left of Vancouver’s newly celebrated weird punk underground, with the on-hiatus band assuming its position in a line that stretches all the way back to Slow. The songs on the vinyl-only Squid are wayward and violent, although prettily and sometimes lengthily so, like “The Ship That Died of Shame”. Still, “They Were Wrong and I Was Alright” resurrects the universe-in-uproar chaos of the band on any good night at the Pic sometime in 2003.
The closest thing to a hook comes in “Downtown Tigers”, which is like a paranoid rewrite of “Wild Thing”, complete with references to the Son of Sam, but the impression is that Nasty On has made an album to be swallowed whole, and on its own terms. It’s a challenging, spooked mindfuck, and at times it’s utterly magnificent, seemingly recorded on the fly while vocalist Jason Grimmer unloaded whatever the hell was haunting him in the moment they rolled tape.
There are more questions than answers hanging over Squid. Is opening track “Last Movie” a reference to the fabled Dennis Hopper film made at the very height of his chemical-saturated madness? Even if it isn’t, the mood is definitely similar, as if Nasty On has printed its Green Inferno of the mind on tape.
http://straight.com/article-222302/music-features-nasty
LA TI DA
Nasty On - Squid charts #4 on CITR!
May 11, 2009
Thanks to all those CITR radio DJs & listeners who made Squid chart at #4 last month. So glad you folks like the record. Cheers! http://citr.ca/charts.php
LA TI DA
Nasty On - Squid, in stores!
Mar 29, 2009
Nasty On - Squid is now out & in stores! Well, some stores anyway. Look for copies at Scratch, Red Cat, and Audiopile record stores in Vancouver. Others to be added soon. Distro through Scratch recordsand Distrobution.
http://cdn.scratchrecords.com/
LA TI DA
Nasty On - Official release date
Mar 04, 2009
Well, they say good things come to those who wait, but who would of thought we'd have to wait this long for Nasty On's second LP release. Is it worth the wait? We think so, and we hope you will too. Official release date is March 24th. Pre orders welcome. The LP is vinyl only. 500 pressed on 160 gram virgin vinyl & comes in a numbered, gate-fold cover. Email us directly & we will reserve & ship as soon as we package the LP. These won't last long & we will NOT be repressing this release.
LA TI DA
Dec 01, 2008
Tis the season...
Nov 26, 2008
La Ti Da Records is in the giving mood this season. After lending a hand & donating prizes to help Third Times the Charm on CITR exceed their fund raising goal, we also donate a swell prize pack to the good folks at Mint Records. Their annual Ridiculously Early Christmas Party takes place on Dec. 5 and 6. That’s right, two nights of Vancouver pop specials. Night one is Nard night, hosted by our friend Nardwuar and takes place at the Ukrainian Hall, 805 E Pender. Night two happens at The Cambrian Hall, 215 E 17th Ave. All door proceeds will go to the Canadian ALS Society. Visit mintrecords.com for more details.
La Ti Da
Third Times the Charm & La Ti Da Records
Nov 17, 2008
La Ti Da Records is pleased as punch to help out Mr. Bryce Dunn & his fine radio show "Third Times the Charm" during it's fund drive on CITR 101.9fm Vancouver and on the interwb at citr.ca. Mr. Dunn will be giving donators the opportunity to bid for prizes from such fine labels as Deranged, Dirtnap, Seeing Eye and yes, La Ti Da Records. Tune in This Tuesday November 18 and next Tuesday November 25 from 9:30am to 11:00am and donate!
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Dub at The Pub 10 Year Anniversary! Tuesday, November 25th
Nov 10, 2008
A hearty shout out to DJ's High & I. Ten years of holding down Calgary's, make that Western Canada's, best club night for Dub, Reggae, Ska, and every other subgenre of Jamaican riddims under the coconut tree. If you're in the Calgary area, make your way down to The Drum & Monkey for the anniversary party on Tuesday, November 25th, featuring a live performance by Jamaican legend Sister Nancy!
It seems like yesterday when these guys started this night, promoting it with those incredible mixtapes. Here's to 10 more years. Al, you've made your godsons proud. Peace.
Links:
Ever wonder where all those reissue labels get their source material? Check out DJ High's ridiculously comprehensive archive of his private collection at http://dublp.roots-archives.com/
Also, check out this month's Beat Route for a feature and interview with the boys: www.beatroute.ca
