We are excited to announce that the long awaited new album from Fullbloods “Playing It Safe” will be officially released on March 7, 2025. It will be released both digitally and on vinyl. You can preorder the album now in our webstore. To celebrate this announcement the band has shared the first single “No Hesitation” which you can stream below. Stay tuned for more info regarding this long awaited album heading your way soon.
Thanks to our Michelle Bacon and The Bridge for premiering Miss Boating’s 2nd single “You’ll Sparkle” off of their upcoming full length “Jewel In The Trash“. Head over to the below link to check out the premiere and to stream the single. The album will be officially released on June 28th, but you can preorder the album on CD now in our webstore. Or better yet make plans to grab a copy in person at the album release show on June 29th at The Ship with support from fellow High Divers Fullbloods. https://bridge909.org/news/miss-boating-premiere
We are excited to share that we will be officially releasing Miss Boating’s Debut Album “Jewel In The Trash” digitally and on compact disc on June 28th. To celebrate our friends over at The Pitch are premiering the lead single “Crew Cut Baby“. You can check it out at the below link. https://www.thepitchkc.com/premiere-miss-boatings-crew-cut-baby-is-a-retro-dream-from-the-west-bottoms Also mark your calendars for the upcoming release show we will be hosting on Saturday June 29th at The Ship in Kansas City, MO with support from fellow High Divers Fullbloods.
We are excited to announce that Miss Boating is the newest member of the High Dive family. Miss Boating is a 5 piece basement pop band based out of a strange old house in the West Plaza neighborhood of Kansas City, just around the corner from the local gas/quick-mart. Multi-instrumentalist and lead singer Charlie Coleborne and drummer Bill Belzer met in 1988 and have been playing together in one form or the other since 1989. Usually people get sick of each other after that long. Somehow they’ve stuck in there. After years of being a duo, Charlie and Bill have taken on bass guitar and horns. Aaron, Tim and Bryan each bring their own awesome thing. Sometimes that’s a new approach to a song, sometimes …
Thanks to our friends over at Iowa Public Radio Studio One for naming Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops their August Artist of The Month. Check out the below article about the band and be sure to peep the video they release of the band playing “Itch” on the IPR All Access Stage at the recent 80/35 Music Festival back in July. https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-music/2023-08-22/a-manic-fever-propels-greg-wheeler-and-the-poly-mall-cops Post Photo by the amazing Alyssa Leicht
We are excited to announce that this year marks the 10 your anniversary of our little label. It all started back in 2013 with the release of ACBs “Little Leaves” and 48 releases later we are still here. To celebrate this crazy milestone we are throwing a 2 night part at Recordbar on June 9th and 10th. We have stacked bills featuring 5 bands each night including a coule of reunion sets by some of your favorite High Divers. Friday June 9th: Shy Boys / Arc Flash / Koney (ACBs) / Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops / The Creepy Jingles Saturday June 10th: Fourth of July / Psychic Heat / Ebony Tusks /HXXS / Thimastr Doors open at 6:30 & Music starts around …
The wait is finally over. Today we are excited to officially release Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops’ debut album “Manic Fever”. Be sure to check it out on your streaming platform of choice, or head over to our webstore to grab a copy on limited edition pink or standard black vinyl. Make plans to catch one of upcoming release shows. Saturday March 25 @ Replay Lounge Lawrence KS w/ Pale Tongue & Daysleeper Friday March 31 @ XBK Des Moines IA w/ Penny Peach & Art Monk
The wait is almost over! We are excited to finally announce the official release date for Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops’ debut LP “Manic Fever” will be on March 24th. You can preorder the album now in the webstore on limited edition pink and standard black vinyl. Check out the 2 minute and 17 seconds of garage rock goodness of the lead single “Nothing” and it’s accompanying video. Stay tuned for additional single releases and details on the upcoming release shows.
Today’s the Day! Dooms’ debut full length “Shellshine” is out now. Check it out on the streaming site of your choice, or head over to our webstore to grab a copy on either limited edition Blue & Green or standard black vinyl. Be sure to make plans to head up to the Recordbar on November 3rd for the album release show with Dunes Day and Nan and the One Night Stands.
We are excited to announce the signing of Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops. Straight out of Des Moines, IA, aka the ninth best place to live in the entire world, Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops deliver manic garage punk slime at its finest — whatever that means. Greg Wheeler (The Wheelers, The Slats, Night Stories) joins Jill McLain-Meister and friendly neighborhood barber Hutch (The Vandon Arms) to form an unusual and frantic chemistry that leaves you winded, but thirsty for more. Their recent 7-inch release, Room, is a fitting follow-up to their 2017 debut release, a split with St. Louis shriekers, Shitstorm – packing a punch with three high energy bangers. Merging the sounds of past punk acts like the Wipers …
The wait is finally over. The Creepy Jingles’ debut full length “Take Me At My Wordplay” is out now. Check it out on the streaming site of your choice, or head over to our webstore to grab a copy on either limited edition gold nugget vinyl or standard black vinyl.
Thanks to our friends over at I Heart Local Music for premiering the lead single “Trojan Horse Girl” off of the new album “Take Me At My Wordplay” from The Creepy Jingles. Hit up the below link to check out the track and the accompanying video directed and filmed by Johnny Ulasien. The album will be officially released on March 25th, but you can head over to our webstore now to preorder the album on limited edition gold nugget vinyl, standard black vinyl and digitally.
We are excited to welcome Dooms to the High Dive family. Dooms is an apparition pop duo split between Seattle, Washington and Lawrence, Kansas. Comprised of Orion Dollar and Katlyn Conroy (formerly of Cowboy Indian Bear/La Guerre), Dooms debut LP “Shellshine” is due to be released later in 2022. The album merges dark electronica with lush vocals and intimate lyricism. Help us welcome them to the team, and stay tuned for details on their new album heading your way soon.
It’s time to get in the holiday spirit, and Drugs & Attics frontman Willie Jordan has the perfect lil catchy holiday pop song to add to your Christmas playlist rotation. “Christmas This Year (We’re Gonna Do Something Fun)” recorded under the name Willie Heart Eyes with production and artwork design from Kyle Gowdy this track is sure to be a hit at all your holiday parties. Thanks to The Pitch and Nick Spacek for premiering the track. Head to the below link to check it out, and be sure to look for it on your digital platform of choice.
We are excited to announce the release of The Creepy Jingles’ new single “Throwing In The Femme Fatale”. “Throwing In The Femme Fatale” was recorded during the recent sessions for the bands upcoming debut album “Take Me At My Word Play” which will be releases in March of 2022. This track did not make the final cut for the album, but as a band favorite we decided to release it as a stand alone single. This is just a little taste to tide you over until the release of their debut album. Thanks to our friends The Bridge for premiering the track. You can check out their thoughts on the track at the below link. https://bridge909.org/news/creepy-jingles-premiere You can stream and download the track below at …
HXXS “How The West Was Won” is out today on limited edition vinyl and standard black vinyl. Head over to our webstore to pick up a copy. Stay tuned for the details for the upcoming album release show heading your way soon.
We are beyond stoked to finally announce that we have signed HXXS to release the vinyl version of their killer recent digital album “How The West Was Won.” Jeannie Colleene and Gavin Neves make up the duo known as HXXS. Cutting their teeth in this harsh reality, HXXS has formed a strange mix of noise and deteriorating rebellion. Armed with a combination of drum machines, loopers, electric guitar, and banshee like squalls from both vocalists, HXXS brings the mania of electronic-noise, combines it with jazz-like swordsmanship and incantory spell craft. Taking pride in making things increasingly difficult on themselves by performing live cuts with ritual-like fever, while maintaining the unstable improvisation and manic haywire you might get from free-jazz which makes their live sets unpredictable. …
The wait is finally over! Today we have unleashed to the world the Ebony Tusks’ debut LP “Heal_Thyself“. This record has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this album with the world. Head over to the webstore to grab a copy on vinyl, or hit up your digital service of choice to check it out. Also be sure to check out the virtual release show tomorrow night Nov. 7th at 7:30PM CST to see the group perform the complete album live. Details for the live performance are below: Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/3l8dkIBqNEventbrite event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ebony-tusks-live-at-jayhawk-theatre-tickets-127942594745
The wait is finally over. After 5 long years the new LP from Koney is out now. Head over to our webstore to grab a copy on vinyl, or check it out on your streaming platform of choice.
We are excited to finally announce Ebony Tusks’ debut album “Heal_Thyself” will be officially released on November 6, 2020! The album will be available on limited edition oxblood and bone vinyl as well as standard black vinyl in an amazing gatefold jacket with a full color insert. You can preorder the album now in our webstore. Our friends over at Intelligent Sound will also be offering the album on cassette. If physical media is not your thing then you will also be able to check it out on all of the various digital platforms. This one has been a long time coming so check out the lead single “Chuck Ds” below, and get over to the webstore to grip a copy before they are gone.
We are excited to announce that Konnor Ervin from The ACBs and Shy Boys has a new project called Koney. We will be releasing his new self titled album digitally on June 26, 2020 followed by a vinyl release later this summer. Thanks to New Commute you can check out the lead single and corresponding video at the below link. https://www.newcommute.net/feed/2020/5/19/koney-sue-2 Stay tuned for info on the vinyl preorder heading your way soon.
Fullbloods’ new LP “Soft and Virtual Touch” is out now. Head over to our webstore to grab a copy on vinyl or cassette, or hit up your streaming service of choice to check it out. This is the perfect album to put a little sunshine in your life during these challenging times. Smash this link below for The Pitch’s review of the album https://www.thepitchkc.com/fullbloods-return-with-a-shimmering-sunny-gem/
Head over to New Commute to check out the premiere of Fullbloods’ first single “Stand Up For Me Now” off of their forthcoming LP “Soft and Virtual Touch“. The album will be officially released on April 3rd, but you can preoder the album now on vinyl or cassette in our webstore. https://www.newcommute.net/feed/2020/3/18/fullbloods-stand-up-for-me-now
Ebony Tusks’ new single “HDF” is out now on all digital platforms, and you can preorder the 7″ vinyl single now in our webstore. Our friends from Intelligent Sound are release the single on cassette so be sure to visit their bandcamp page to grip a copy on cassette. Better yet make plans to hit up one of the below release shows to grab your copy in person. March 5th Topeka, KS @ ArtsConnect 7:00PM-8:30PM w/ Special Guest VOLSTICE. All ages free show. March 6th Lawrence, KS @ White School House 7:00PM-8:30PM w/ Special Guest V.I.S.T.O.R. All ages $10 suggested donation. March 7th Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company 7:00PM-8:30PM w/ Special Guest Domineko. All ages free show.
Thighmaster’s new Album “Between The Knees And Squeeze” is out today. Be sure to head over to our webstore to grab a copy on compact disc or cassette, or check it out on your preferred digital platform. Also make plans to help the band celebrate the release tonight at the below release show. Jan. 10th – Kansas City, MO @ The Brick w/ Drugs & Attics & Fullbloods
Thanks to our friends over at I Heart Local Music you can check out the first single “Jane Fonda You” off of Thighmaster’s new album “Between The Knees and Squeeze. The album officially will be released on Jan. 10th, but you can preorder the album now on Compact Disc and Cassette in our webstore. Check out the single premiere below, and mark your calendar for the upcoming release shows. Dec. 31 Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge w/ Jeff Stolz + Heidi Gluck, Bummer & Momma’s Boy Jan. 10 Kansas City, MO @ The Brick w/ Fullbloods & Drugs & Attics
This has been a long time coming, but we are excited to finally announce that we have partnered with the good folks over at Intelligent Sound to joint release an upcoming 7” single and full length LP from Ebony Tusks! We have been fans of Ebony Tusks’ music for a long time now, and we can’t wait to bring these releases to the masses. We have a ton of respect for the work that our friends over at Intelligent Sound have been doing, and we couldn’t think of a better label partner to help make this happen. Keep an ear to the ground for release info on the upcoming 7” single coming at you soon followed by details on their debut LP slated for release sometime in 2020. If …
We are excited to announce that Thighmaster is the newest addition to the High Dive Records family. Thighmaster from Lawrence, KS is bringing fabulous tone to thighs and songcraft since just now. Music that summons nostalgia for the chill vibes and warm tanning booths of Spring Break. Resurrecting the song-writing demons that have long haunted Maxfield Yoder (Dean Monkey & The Dropouts, Plains), Thighmaster truly is garage pop for cool grandparents. Now you too can have shapely thighs in just minutes a day. No master, but Thighmaster. High Dive will be releasing their new EP titled “Between The Knees & Squeeze” later this fall digitally and on compact disc and cassette. Stay tuned for details on the official release date, release shows, and upcoming tour …
Empty Moon’s new LP “The Empty Moon Story” is out today. Be sure to head over to our webstore to grab a copy on limited edition vinyl or standard black vinyl. Also be sure to make plans to hit up the album release show below. July 27th Lawrence KS @ The Bottleneck w/ The Roseline & Toughies
We are excited to announce that we will be releasing Empty Moon’s sophomore LP “The Empty Moon Story” on July 26th, but you can preorder the album now in our webstore on limited edition deep purple vinyl or standard black vinyl. Stay tuned for info on the singles and upcoming release shows.
The Creepy Jingles S/T EP is out now. Check it out on your favorite digital platform, or head over to our webstore to order a copy on compact disc and cassette. Be sure to make plans to hit up the below album release shows. May 4th Kansas City, MO @ The Brick w/ Fullbloods & True Lion May 17th Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company w/ Drugs & Attics June 20th Lawrence, KS @ The Replay w/ Pale Tongue & TBA
Drugs & Attics Debut LP “Clean Their Room” is Out Now! Check it out on your digital platform of choice, or head over to the webstore to grab a copy on limited edition splatter vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. Better yet make plans to attend the below album release show to grab a copy direct from the band. 4/20 Lawrence, KS @ The Replay Lounge w/ The Whiffs, JC & The Nuns & Highwesthus https://soundcloud.com/high-dive/sets/drugs-and-attics-clean-their
Head over to New Noise Magazine to check out Drugs & Attics new single “2:35” off of their upcoming LP “Clean Their Room” which will be officially released on May 19, 2019. You can preorder the album now in the webstore on limited edition pink & purple splatter vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. Be sure to check out the link below, and make plans to hit up the below release shows. 4/18 Kansas City, MO @ The Minibar w/ Dreamgirl & The Whiff 4/20 Lawrence, KS @ The Replay w/ The Whiffs, JC & The Nuns & Highwestus
Y god Y’s new Self Titled EP is out now. You can check it out on your favorite digital platform, or click on the store tab above to grab a physical copy on limited edition Black & White vinyl, standard black vinyl or on a skeleton USB flash drive. Be sure to mark your calendar for their upcoming release show in Lawrence, KS. Check out the details below. April 12th Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge w/ NuBlvckCity & The Black Creatures
We are excited to announce that PlaylistPlay is premiering Y god Y first single/video “Say” off of their forthcoming Self Titled EP. Head over to the below link to check out the single and the killer video directed by Weston Allen. The new album will hit the streets on April 5th, but you can can preorder the album now on limited edition black and white vinyl and standard black vinyl in our webstore. Stay tuned for details on release shows and touring dates. h
High Dive Records is excited to announce the recent signing of The Creepy Jingles from Kansas City, MO. Just when you think the world around you can’t get any stranger, “Behold: The Creepy Jingles!” The brainchild of singer/ songwriter, Jocelyn Olivia Nixon acts to guide the listener thru a self-actualized Mono-myth of forging identity thru Bizarre arcane cosmic poetry coupled with the wordplay of a wry smile and eccentric wit. Drummer Nick Robertson grounds the band’s focus while charging the group forward with a fiery fueled obsidian backbeat. Rounding out the pair is Guitarist Travis McKenzie who generously spins a holographic spectrum of color that lift the catchy Brit pop melodies that effortlessly dance about the rapidly changing landscapes of New York Garage Rock and …
We are excited to announce that New Noise Magazine is premiering the new Those Far Out Arrows video for “Be Alright” the lead single off of their recently released LP Part Time Lizards. The video was directed by Tony Bonacci, and shot on Kodak super 8mm Vision 3 film. Check out the video at the below link, and be sure to hit up the webstore to grab a copy of their rocking full length on Vinyl, Cassette or Compact Disc.
Y god Y is an electronic duo from Lawrence Kansas that formed in the summer of 2017. The project consists of producer Joel Martin and singer / multi-instrumentalist, Garrett Marsh. The two write, record and produce their music entirely on their own. With only a handful of singles released, they have quickly garnered attention in the Midwest by performing with the likes of Phoenix, and at several Midwest Festivals alongside Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Lion Babe, and Leikeli47. We just finished up their new EP, so stay tuned for details on their upcoming release soon.
Those Far Out Arrows new LP “Part Time Lizards” is out today. Head over to our webstore to grab a copy on limited edition green splatter vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc, and cassette. Be sure to make plan to hit up for of the below album release shows. 11/3 Omaha, NE @ Brothers Lounge 11/9 Kansas City, MO @ The Brick 11/10 Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company (Free All Ages)
Today ANCHR Magazine is premiering the 2nd single “American Trap” off of Those Far Out Arrows new Album “Part Time Lizards”. Part Time Lizards will be officially released on November 2, 2018, but you can preorder the album now on limited edition green splatter vinyl, black vinyl, compact disc and cassette in our webstore. Check out the second single below, and make plans to hit up one of the below release shows in November. Those Far Out Arrows – Part Time Lizards Release Shows 11/3 Omaha, NE @ Brother’s Lounge 11/9 Kansas City, MO @ The Brick w/ FaceFace & Drugs & Attics 11/10 Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company (All Ages Early Show) w/ Arc Flash https://www.anchrmagazine.com/tunes/2018/10/29/premiere-american-trap-by-those-far-out-arrows
Today New Noise Magazine is premiering the 1st single “Be Alright” off of Those Far Out Arrows new Album “Part Time Lizards”. Part Time Lizards will be officially released on November 2, 2018, but you can preorder the album now on limited edition green splatter vinyl, black vinyl, compact disc and cassette in our webstore. Check out the first single below, and make plans to hit up one of the below release shows in November. Song Premiere: Those Far Out Arrows – “Be Alright” Part Time Lizards Release Shows 11/3 Omaha, NE @ Brother’s Lounge 11/9 Kansas City, MO @ The Brick 11/10 Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company (All Ages Early Show) 11/10 Lawrence, KS @ The Replay Lounge
The Beholders have been quiet for a bit, but today they are back with two new tasty tracks for your ear holes. “Back To The City” and “Sacred Stone” are available on your favorite digital and streaming sites. Check out the tracks below.
Prepare yourself because today Bummer is unleashing their first full length Holy Terror. Head over to the webstore to grab a copy on compact disc or limited edition silver cassette, and be sure to make plans to hit up one of the below release shows. 8/31 Kansas City, MO @ Roller Dog w/ Tongue Party & Devils Den 8PM $5 All Ages 9/1 Lawrence, KS @ The White Schoolhouse w/ Celebration & Chess Club
The wait is finally over. Paddlefish’s new album “Spill Me!” is out today. Check it out digitally at your favorite streaming and download site, or head over to the webstore to grab a copy on compact disc or limited edition cassette. Be sure to make plans to catch the band live at one of the below release shows. Aug. 18th Springfield, MO @ U.School w/ Casual Cal, Buckle Up Baby & Tennis Club $5 All Ages Aug. 25th Kansas City, MO @ Californios w/ Those Far Out Arrows, Planet What, Toughies, Dreamgirl, & Scruffy & The Janitors $5
We are excited to share that Drugs & Attics are the latest addition to the High Dive Family. They have just completed their new LP “Clean Their Room“, so stay tuned for details on the release coming at you soon. Be sure to catch them live tonight August 10th at Records With Merritt.
Today New Noise Magazine is premiering the video for “Watch” the lead single off of Paddlefish’s new album “Spill Me!” which will officially hit the streets on August 17th. You can preorder the album now on compact disc and limited edition cassette in our webstore. Hit up the link below to check out the video. Video Premiere: Paddlefish – “Watch”
We are excited to announce yet another addition to our growing roster. The newest members of the High Dive Family is Those Far Out Arrows from Omaha, NE. Hailing from the Great Plains of America, Those Far Out Arrows reject the vacuous slogan of “Nebraska nice” and deliver a bipolar pounding that is equal parts Crazy Horse and first wave punk. High-fiber grits served with a wink and a smile. Lyrics that question the status quo, shouts for answers, and declarations of indifference. Realizing that the only thing that matters is bringing the rock and leaving stains. We will be releasing their new full length later this fall. Stay tuned for all of the details in the coming weeks.
We are excited to announce that Paddlefish is the latest edition to the High Dive roster. Paddlefish at it’s heart is just some kids who taught themselves to play guitar, recruited some friends, claimed a space in their parents’ basement, and spend their teen years learning how to be a band. Paddlefish is full of loopy and sometimes grinding waves of guitar living inside catch pop songs. The Springfield, MO band has been playing shows across the midwest since 2015 finding themselves playing in bars that wouldn’t let them in except for the fact they were playing on the bill. We are excited to be working with them on their new full length album “Spill Me!” which we will be releasing later this summer digitally …
The Burning Peppermints new LP Glittervomit is out now, and to celebrate we have put together 3 release shows to celebrate. Make plans to catch the band as they roll through town at one or all of these scheduled shows. Friday June 22nd @ Recordbar KCMO w/ Psychic Heat & Dressy Bessy 9PM Saturday June 23rd @ Mills Record Company KCMO w/ Dressy Bessy (Free All Ages Show) 6PM Saturday June 23rd @ The Jackpot LFK w/ Dressy Bessy, Bodega & MaceMouth We will see you there, and be sure to pick up a copy of their new LP on vinyl, compact disc or tape.
The wait is finally over. The Burning Peppermints new LP Glittervomit is officially out today. Head over to our webstore to pick up a copy of the album on limited edition pink and green splatter vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. You can check out the album on all of the usual digital and streaming platforms. Be sure to make plans to catch the band live at the following release shows. May 11th Birmingham, AL @ King Of The Jungle Productions w/ Dirty Lungs (Free All Ages) June 22nd Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar w/ Dressy Bessy & Psychic Heat June 23rd Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company w/ Dressy Bessy (Free All Ages Instore Matinee Show) June 23rd Lawrence, KS @ …
Today Atlas & The Anchor is premiering “Blockhead” the second single off of The Burning Peppermints new LP Glittervomit. Glittervomit will officially hit the streets on May 11th, but you can preorder the album now in our webstore on limited edition pink and green splatter vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. Check out the premiere at the below link: http://www.atlasandtheanchor.com/2018/05/song-premiere-burning-peppermints.html Be sure to make plans to catch the band live at the following release shows. May 11th Birmingham, AL @ King Of The Jungle Productions w/ Dirty Lungs (Free All Ages) June 22nd Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar w/ Dressy Bessy & Psychic Heat June 23rd Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company w/ Dressy Bessy (Free All Ages Instore Matinee Show) June …
We are excited to announce that today New Noise Magazine is premiering The Burning Peppermints video for “Mary Margaret” the first single off of their forthcoming LP Glittervomit. Glittervomit will be released on May 11, but you can preorder the album now on limited edition pink and green splattered vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc or cassette at the below link: https://highdiverecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-burning-peppermints-glittervomit Check out the video at the below link to the premiere, and stay tuned for info on the upcoming release shows, and tour. Video Premiere: The Burning Peppermints – “Mary Margaret”
Jim Button & The Beholders new tape featuring his recent digital only EPs Time Never Lies & Paradise is out now. Be sure to make plans to see the band live and grab a copy of the tape this weekend at the below release shows. Friday March 30th Kansas City, MO @ The Brick with CS Luxem & Fullbloods Saturday March 31st Lawrence, KS @ The Replay Lounge with Toughies & Heidi Gluck You can check out the EPs at the below link https://highdiverecords.bandcamp.com/album/time-never-lies-ep-paradise-ep
Jim Button & The Beholders New EP “Paradise” is out today digitally. Head over to I Heart Local Music for a review of the new album and the video premiere of the title track. Album Review: Jim Button & The Beholders – “Paradise” EP
High Dive Records is excited to announce the signing of The Burning Peppermints. Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama the psych punk outfit is set to release Glittervomit their dizzyingly energetic sophomore LP. It’s a record that grabs you by the shoulders and shakes you over the course of its lean, 26 minute runtime – but these are eight new tracks you’d be dancing to anyway. Keep your ears open for details 0n the release of Glittervomit, and in the meantime hit up the below video to get acquainted with The Burning Peppermints.
Jim Button & The Beholders new EP “Time Never Lies” is out digitally tomorrow, but you can stream it now at The Pitch. Be sure to check out the new EP, and mark your calendars to catch them live next Friday November 10th at The recordBar with Scout, Jordan Pain & Mamma’s Boy. http://www.pitch.com/music/blog/20981427/jim-button-the-beholders-debut-ep-throws-a-miniparty-listen-here
Today head over to The Bridge to watch the premiere of Jim Button & The Beholders new video for ‘Time Never Lies” the first single off of their debut EP of the same name. Look for the “Time Never Lies” EP digitally on Nov. 3rd, and be sure to mark your calendars for their debut show Friday Nov. 10th at recordBar with Scout, Jordan Pain, and Mamma’s Boy. Jim Button and the Beholders: ‘Time Never Lies’ Exclusive Video Premiere
High Dive Records is excited to announce the signing of Jim Button & The Beholders featuring members of The Conquerors, El Rey Tones and Bleachbloodz. We will be releasing a digital EP from the band on Nov. 3rd titled Time Never Lies, and keep an eye out for the title single video premiere this Friday on The Bridge. Also mark your calendars to catch the band on Nov. 10th at The Recordbar with Scout, Jordan Pain, and Mama’s Boy.
Today New Noise Magazine is premiering the new Sex Snobs video for ‘Ritalin’ off of their recent LP Emotional Stuffing. Be sure to check out the video directed by Trey Millward at the below link, and mark your calendars for these upcoming tour dates. Head over to our webstore to pick up a copy of Emotional Stuffing, or better yet hit up one of these shows to grip a copy direct from the band. Video Premiere: Sex Snobs – “Ritalin” Upcoming Tour Dates 10/26 Kansas City, MO @ Blind Tiger 10/27 St. Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole 10/28 Milwaukee, WI @ High Dive 10/29 Chicago, IL @ The Owl 10/30 Detroit, MI @ UFO Factory 11/1 Boston, MA @ O’Briens 11/2 Providence, RI @ …
Today is the day Dressy Bessy’s new 7″ “Summer Singles Vol 1 & 2” is officially out. You can order a copy now over in our webstore, and be sure to catch the band tonight at The Uptown in Oakland, CA as part of Oakland Popfest. Stay tuned for details on upcoming tour dates.
Today New Noise Magazine is premiering the new Sex Snobs video for their second single ‘Amnesiac Protagonist’ off of their forthcoming LP Emotional Stuffing. Emotional Stuffing will be officially released this Friday July 28th, but you can preorder the album now on vinyl or compact disc in our webstore. Stay tuned for details on Sex Snob’s upcoming fall tour. Video Premiere: Sex Snobs – “Amnesiac Protagonist”
We are excited to announce that High Dive Records will be working with Dressy Bessy to release a 7″ titled Summer Singles Vol 1 & 2 on August 18, 2017, and you can preorder a copy now in our webstore. Be sure to catch Dressy Bessy July 14th at The Bottleneck in Lawrence Kansas as part of the High Dive Records showcase during the Lawrence Field Day Fest. Stay tuned for details on release shows and an upcoming tour.
We are excited to announce that once again we will be hosting a High Dive Label Showcase at this year’s 6th annual Lawrence Field Day Fest. The Fest takes place July 13-15 featuring nearly 100 bands at 8 venues. High Dive’s showcase will take place on Friday July 14th at The Bottleneck. Music will start around 8:30, and the show will be all ages. You can purchase your pass for the event at the below link, and be sure to check the line up below for the set times for the showcase. Purchase tickets here: http://hellohamhawks.wixsite.com/lawrencefielddayfest High Dive Showcase Set Times: The Bottleneck: 737 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, KS 8:30 Sex Snobs 9:15 Bummer 10:00 Arc Flash 10:45 Dressy Bessy 11:45 Psychic Heat
We are excited to announce that on July 21st we will be reissuing Fourth Of July’s seminal album ‘On The Plains’ for the first time on Vinyl. The critically acclaimed album came out 10 years ago on Range Life Records, but was never released on Vinyl. For this 10th anniversary release we will be releasing this killer album on a limited edition bone white with Halloween Orange splatter vinyl along with the standard black version. The limited edition version is limited to 100 copies, so head over to the webstore now to preorder your copy before they are gone. Head over to the below link to see what I Heart Local Music has to say about this release. Album Review: Fourth Of July – “On …
We are excited to announce that Sex Snobs new album ‘Emotional Stuffing’ will be officially released on July 28th, and you can now preorder the album in our webstore on vinyl and compact disc. ‘Emotional Stuffing’ was recorded in Chicago by Steve Albini, and is the alternative rock album you always wanted to hear in the 90’s, but couldn’t until now. Keep an eye out for the release of their first single “Ritalin”, and stay tuned for an announcement regarding the release shows and an upcoming tour.
The Whiffs are excited to announce plans for an East Coast run of tour dates this July. Check the dates and details below, and be sure to catch them as they roll through a town near you. 7/1-Minneapolis, MN @ Eagles Club 7/2-Milwaukee, WI @ Circle A 7/3-Chicago, IL @ Albion House 7/4-Detroit, MI @ Nancy Whiskey 4th of July RnR BBQ Blowout 7/5-Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class 7/6-Columbus, OH @ Double Happiness 7/7-Philadelphia, PA @Time Cube 7/8-Brooklyn, NY @ The Gutter 7/9-Washington DC @ Slash Run 7/10-Richmond, VA @ Cary St Cafe 7/11-Chapel Hill, NC @ The Cave 7/12-Atlanta, GA @ 529 7/13-Memphis, TN @ Murphys Pub 7/14-St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
This week Fullbloods will be joining up with The Anniversary and Dude York for a run of West Coast tour dates. Check the complete schedule below, and be sure to catch them as they roll through town. June 9 @ The Rebel Lounge Phoenix, AZ June 10 @ The Irenic San Diego, CA June 11 @ The Troubadour Los Angeles, CA June 13 @ Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, CA June 15 @ The Crocodile Seattle, WA June 16 @ Bunk Bar Portland, OR
Saturday April 22nd is Record Stored Day, and we will be hosting a showcase that night at Mills Record Company. Be sure to stop by for some record digging, and to catch a free all ages show featuring Fullbloods, The Whiffs, Bummer and The Conquerors. In addition, we will be releasing a limited edition compilation tape called Belly Flop that will be exclusively available at Mills Records that day. 6:00PM – Fullbloods 6:45PM – The Whiffs 7:30PM – Bummer 8:15PM – The Conquerors
Bummer and PINKO’s split 12″ is out this Friday. You can order the album now on vinyl, cassette and digitally in our webstore. To help support this new release Bummer and PINKO will be heading out on tour together. Check the below tour date, and be sure to catch them when they roll through a town near you. 4/6 Lawrence, KS – Replay Lounge * 4/7 Kansas City, MO – Mills Record Company * 4/8 Minneapolis, MN – Hexagon Bar * 4/9 Milwaukee, WI – Quarters * 4/10 Chicago, IL – Burlington * 4/11 Columbia, MO – Cafe Berlin * 4/12 Hot Springs, AR – TBA * 4/13 Denton, TX – Gatsby’s Mansion * 4/14 Austin, TX – Sidewinder * 4/15 San Antonio, TX – …
This year for Record Store Day on April 22nd we will be release a compilation cassette titled Belly Flop featuring some of our favorite High Dive Tracks from the past 4 years. To celebrate the release we will be hosting a showcase featuring some of the artist featured on the comp at Mills Record Company on Record Store Day. Here is the schedule: Mills Record Company April 22nd 6:00 Fullbloods 6:45 The Whiffs 7:30 Bummer 8:15 The Conquerors Here is the track list for the Belly Flop Comp: ACBs – All Over Bummer – Dude Baby Shy Boys – Keeps Me On My Toes The Fog – Carrots Fullbloods – New Generation The Conquerors – Turned Me To Stone Empty Moon – 75 Degrees Psychic …
Arc Flash’s new LP Carbon Copy is out Tomorrow March 31st. Be sure to head over to our webstore and grab a copy on vinyl or compact disc. Better yet make plans to hit up one of the below release shows and grab one from the band in person. 3/31 Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge w/ Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk, Condor & Jaybird & Wendy Moira 4/7 Lawrence, KS @ Love Garden Sounds w/ Shy Boys (Free All Ages Show) 4/8 Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company w/ Chasm (Free All Ages Show)
Arc Flash’s new LP Carbon Copy will be officially released on March 31, 2017, but you can stream the entire album now on Uproxx. Check it out at the below link. Arc Flash’s Ferocious Debut LP ‘Carbon Copy’ Will Blow Your Face Clean Off Also be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming release shows. March 31st Lawrence KS @ Replay Lounge with Condor & Jaybird, Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk & Wendy Moira April 7th Lawrence KS @ Love Garden Sounds with Shy Boys (Free All Ages) April 8th Kansas City MO @ Mills Record Company with Chasm (Free All Ages) If you cannot make it to one of these release shows you can preorder the album now on Limited Edition vinyl, standard …
We are excited to report that Fullbloods have just been asked to offer support on The Anniversary & Dude York’s upcoming West Coast June tour dates. The Anniversary Fan Club presale tickets are available now at the below link. theanniversary.shoefetti.com/ Tickets are available to the public this Friday March 17th. Tour Dates: 6/9 Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge 6/10 San Diego, CA @ The Irenic 6/11 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour 6/13 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill 6/15 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile 6/16 Portland, OR @ Bunk Bar
CLRVYNT just premiered Arc Flash’s second single ‘Divination’ off of their upcoming LP “Carbon Copy”. Carbon Copy will be officially released on March 31st, but you can preorder the album in our webstore now on limited edition milky white/black vinyl, standard black vinyl or compact disc. In the meantime head over to the below link to check out ‘Divination’, and stay tuned for info regarding the upcoming release shows and tour dates. http://clrvynt.com/arc-flash-divination/
New Noise Magazine just premiered Bummer’s new video and single ‘Freedom Cobra’ off of their upcoming split 12″ release with PINKO. The new Split LP will be officially released on April 7th, but you can preorder the album now on 12″ vinyl or cassette in our webstore. Check out the premiere at the below link. Video Premiere: Bummer – “Freedom Cobra”
Hit up New Noise Magazine to check out the premiere of the Arc Flash’s first single ‘Earls’ off of their upcoming LP “Carbon Copy”. Carbon Copy will officially hit the streets on March 31st, but you can preorder the album now in the webstore on Limited Edition Milky White Vinyl, Standard Black Vinyl or Compact Disc. Head to the below link to check out the premiere, and be sure to catch the band at one of the below upcoming tour dates. Premiere: Arc Flash – “Earls” 3/1 @ Front of House Lounge – Springfield, MO 3/4 @ Daytrotter Downs – Quad Cities 3/5 @ Cafe Berlin (True/False Fest) – Columbia, MO 3/11 @ House Show (KSDB 91.9 FM) – Manhattan, KS 3/16 @ Soundpony …
Head over to Noisey to check out the premiere of The Whiffs first single ‘She Lies’ off of their upcoming EP ‘Take A Whiff”. The EP will be officially released on March 10th, but you can preorder you copy of the tape now in our webstore. Check out the premiere at the below link. https://noisey.vice.com/en_au/article/listen-to-the-heady-and-aromatic-power-pop-of-the-whiffs Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming shows including a nice run at this year’s SXSW. March 4 – Lawrence at Replay Lounge March 8 – Kansas City at Blind TigerMarch 13 March 14 – Austin at The Grand March 15 – Austin at Hotel Vegas| March 16 – Austin at House Show March 17 – Austin at Hotel Vegas March 17 – Austin at The Grand March …
Atlanta’s finest, Whores., have announced a brand new batch of headlining tour dates today in continued support of their new LP that came out late last year. “We’re ready to blast super hard with unsafe levels of volume and noise on our first headlining tour for Gold!” says guitarist and frontman Christian Lembach. Dates kick off on May 12th in their hometown of Atlanta, GA and stretch coast to coast before wrapping up in Dallas, TX on June 11th. Support will come from Miami, Florida’s Wrong (members of Torche) and Bummer from Kansas City, MO. “Our homies in Wrong, who we met on the Red Fang/Torche/Whores run, will be hitting all of you with the lock step precision as direct support, and the boys in …
We are excited to announce The Whiffs are the latest addition to the High Dive roster. The Whiffs formed in April of 2016 featuring Zach Campbell (Wet Ones/Rooftop Vigilantes) Nic Allred (Nubiles) Rory Cameron (Conquerors) and Jake Cardwell (The Caves). Brought together by a mutual love of Power Pop, ala The Nerves, Big Star, dB’s, Bad Finger, Nick Lowe, and The Exploding Hearts, half the band had never actually met each other before playing music together for the first time. After the first rehearsal it was obvious this was the lineup to bring a Power Pop revival to Kansas City. Stay tuned for details on their upcoming tape release “Take A Whiff”, and make plans to catch the band down at SXSW in Austin.
We are excited to announce the signing of PINKO from San Antonio, TX. They will be featured on a 12″ Vinyl split with fellow High Divers Bummer. Stay tuned for details on the release, and the accompanying release shows and tour. Prepare your ears for the upcoming split by checking out this older track from the band.
High Dive Records will host a showcase on Jan. 27th at the Replay Lounge. Killer Bill featuring Shy Boy, The Conquerors and Fullbloods. $3 cover.
This Friday December 30th Bonzo Madrid will host a tape release show at The Bottleneck with Hembree & Spencer Mackenzie Brown. We are excited to release this tape jointly with our friends over at Whatever Forever Tapes. You can pick up the tape in person at the show, or pre-order it now in the webstore.
High Dive Records is excited to announce the signing of Arc Flash to our ever growing roster. We are set to release their new LP ‘Carbon Copy’ in March of 2017 on limited edition milky white and black vinyl, standard black vinyl and compact disc. You can preorder the album now in the webstore. Stay tuned for info on the singles, videos, release shows and support tour.
High Dive Records is excited to announce that we have partnered up with our friends over at Whatever Forever Tapes to release Bonzo Madrid’s stunning new album ‘Worry’ on limited edition cassette on December 30th. You can preorder the tape now in our webstore. Better yet head up to The Bottleneck on Dec. 30th to catch the release show with Hembre and Spencer Mackenzie Brown. Stream the tracks below.
Today The Bridge is premiering The Conquerors new video for ‘Yes I Know’ off of their recent LP Wyld Time. The video was directed and shot by Alec Nicholas, and draws the viewer in with warm, swirling guitars and melodic ’60s garage pop-influenced sensibilities. Check out the video and be sure to head over to the webstore to grab your copy of the album on Vinyl, CD and cassette.
In support of their new LP Wyld Time The Conqueors are heading out on a run of West Coast tour dates. Check out their schedule below, and be sure to catch them as they roll through a city near you. 9/10 – Lawrence, KS @ Replay w/ Kazmir Blouk (lollipop records) Leisure Boys 9/11- Denver, CO @ Hi Dive w/Last of the Easy Riders, Leisure Boys 9/12 – Missoula, MT @ The Badlander 9/13 – Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon w/The KED 9/14 – Seattle, WA @ Substation w/The KED 9/15 – Portland, OR @ Turn! Turn! Turn! 9/17 – Portland, OR @TBA w/the Reverberations 9/19 – Oakland, CA @ Crate 9/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ TBA 9/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Los Globos 9/24 …
Today PureVolum.com is streaming The Conquerors New LP Wyld Time in it’s entirety ahead of the tomorrow’s official release date. Definitely check it out, and be sure to head over to the webstore to grip your own copy of the album on limited edition blue vinyl, black vinyl, compact disc, tape or digitally. Also make sure to plan on hitting up the below scheduled release shows. August 27th Kansas City, MO @ The Blind Tiger with Shy Boys & Fullbloods September 2nd Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company with The Gorlons (free all ages show) September 3rd Lawrence, KS @ Love Garden Sounds with Toughies (free all ages show)
The Conquerors new LP Wyld Time will be officially released on Friday August 26th. You can preorder the album now in our webstore on limited edition blue vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. To celebrate the release the we are excited to host the following local release shows. Saturday August 27th Kansas City, MO @ The Blind Tiger with Shy Boys & Fullbloods Friday September 2nd Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company with The Gorlons (Free all ages show) Saturday September 3rd Lawrence, KS @ Love Garden Sounds with Toughies (free all ages show) Saturday September 10th Lawrence, KS @ The Replay with The Leisure Boys & Kaz Mirblouk
Popmatters just premiered The Conquerors new single ‘Turned Me To Stone’ off of their forthcoming LP “Wyld Time” which will be released on August 26th. You can preorder the album now on limited edition blue vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette in our webstore. Be sure to help the band celebrate their new record at one of these scheduled release shows. August 27th Kansas City, MO @ The Blind Tiger with Shy Boys & Fullbloods September 2nd Kansas City, MO @ Mills Record Company with The Gorlons September 3rd Lawrence, KS @ Love Garden Sounds with Toughies
Today Impose Magazine premiered the video for the title track off of The Conquerors new LP “Wyld Time”. Wyld Time will be officially released on August 26th, but you can preorder it now on limited edition blue vinyl, standard vinyl, compact disc or cassette in our webstore. Stay tuned for details about their upcoming tour.
Today the wait is finally over. The new Rooftop Vigilantes LP “Let It Be” is out now. You can order it now on vinyl, compact disc, cassette and digitally in the High Dive webstore, or better yet head out to one of the below release shows to grip one in person. Friday July 22nd Kansas City, MO @ Blind Tiger w/ Shy Boys, The Conquerors & Toys Of Kill (CA) Saturday July 23rd Lawrence, KS @ The Replay w/ Psychic Heat & Wendy Moira
This year’s Lawrence Field Day Fest is taking place July 14th-16th, and we are excited to host a label showcase Friday night July 15th of the fest at the Jackpot Music Hall. Check out the set times below. 7PM – Rev Gusto 8PM – Tambourine Club 9PM – Bummer 10PM – The Conquerors 11PM – Shy Boys 12PM – Psychic Heat
Today Substream Magazine premieres The Conquerors first single “Yes I Know” off of their forthcoming LP ‘Wyld Time’. Wyld Time will be officially released on August 26th, but you can preorder the record now in our webstore on limited edition Blue Vinyl, standard black vinyl, compact disc and cassette. Stay tuned for info regarding the releases shows and a West Coast tour.
Rooftop Vigilantes new LP ‘Let It Be’ will be officially released on July 22nd, and to celebrate we will be hosting an album release show Saturday July 23rd at The Replay Lounge in Lawrence KS with Psychic Heat and Wendy Moira. We will have copies of the album on vinyl, compact disc and limited edition green cassette, but if you can’t make the show be sure to head over to our webstore now to preorder your copy.
Rooftop Vigilantes new LP ‘Let It Be’ hits the streets on July 22nd, and to celebrate we will be hosting a release show that night July 22nd at The Blind Tiger in Kansas City, MO with a killer bill featuring Shy Boys, The Conquerors & Toys Of Kill (San Francisco). We will have copies of the new album on vinyl, compact disc and limited edition green cassette. If you can’t make the show be sure to head over to our webstore to preorder your copy now.
High Dive is excited to announce the recent signing of Sex Snobs out of Oklahoma City. Sex Snobs just finished up the recording of their new LP “Emotional Stuffing” in Chicago with famed engineer Steve Albini. Stay tuned for details on the release, and in the meantime you can check out this sample track off of their last album to get to know the band. Also be sure to check them out live at one of these upcoming tour dates. Friday 8/5 – Columbia, MO at Berlin Cafe Saturday 8/6 – Columbus, OH at The Summit Sunday 8/7 – New York City at Alphaville Monday 8/8 – Providence at TBA Tuesday 8/9 – New Brunswick at In the West Wednesday 8/10 – Philadelphia …
Today Brooklyn Vegan premieres the first single ‘Oracle Cop’ off of the new Rooftop Vigilantes LP “Let It Be”. “Let It Be” will be officially released on July 22, 2016, but you can preorder the record now on Vinyl, Compact Disc and Cassette in the webstore. Be sure to mark your calendars for the below release shows. July 22 Kansas City, MO @ The Blind Tiger July 23 Lawrence, KS @ The Replay Lounge
Well the wait is finally over. The new Rooftop Vigilantes LP ‘Let It Be’ will be officially released on Friday July 22nd. You can preorder the album now on 12″ vinyl, cassette and compact disc here. Stay tuned for premieres of the first two singles, and details on the album release shows.
We are excited to announce that today Pure Volume premiered the new Psychic Heat video for the song ‘Elixir’ off of their new LP Sunshower. A special thanks to the directors Michael Coleman and Tucker Morrison, and the whole Peace Frame Productions team for turning out such a rad video. Be sure to check out the video, and while you are at it head over to the webstore to grip a copy of the new LP. http://www.purevolume.com/news/PREMIERE-Psychic-Heat-Elixir
Psychic Heat’s new LP Sunshower hits the streets today. Make sure to head over to our webstore to grab your copy today, or better yet get up to The Brick in Kansas City MO tonight for their album release show with The Conquerors and Toughies. It is going be killer.
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