"In the early hours of 10th April 2016, Howard Marks died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his four loving children. The best-selling author, life time campaigner, raconteur, stand-up comedian and counterculture hero died after battling bowel cancer that was diagnosed at a terminal stage in August 2014. He fought the illness with grace and humour. His death was 21 years to the day since his release from prison in the United States, his second bout of imprisonment for cannabis smuggling since his miraculous acquittal at the Old Bailey in 1980. One of his last acts was to set up the Mr Nice foundation, to ensure the causes dear to him…
Mark
TC Lethbridge – 2000TC – Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On
Long, long ago in in the deep forgotten past, three musicians came together in an ancient landscape and made music that drifted away, seemingly lost for all time. This was in Wiltshire around 1992, to be more precise. The band was TC Lethbridge. It contained Doggen and Kev Bales from Spiritualized/Brain Donor and the artist Flinton Chalk. The band did not last long - they imploded before they had even played their first gig. But something happened to these musicians as they practiced, wrote and recorded in the Neolithic village of Avebury in the early nineties. They were marked by the experience. The album they were recording as they fell apart…
Burn Money – Become A Patron of Iron Man Records
Iron Man Records wants to make all new record releases available on Vinyl. 23 Patrons currently support the record label. You are invited to become a Patron to ensure the insanity continues. The journey from 1996, when Iron Man Records began, has been back-breaking. The record label has generated a mountain of debt and a serious Class "A" drug habit would have probably worked out a lot cheaper. Everything I earn, working as a Tour Manager, goes into keeping Iron Man Records moving and your support would be much appreciated at a critical time. Iron Man Records continues to release records by some of the most interesting and talented artists, writers,…
Seth Faergolzia of Dufus returns with Multibird in July 2016
Seth Faergolzia from New York here. I’m excited to announce that my stellar new project, MULTIBIRD, will be touring Europe in July. I’ve been performing in Europe since 2001 when I first toured with Jeffrey Lewis and Cornershop. Ever since then, I’ve come back at least once a year with one of my projects (Dufus, Faergolzia, Heck Yup, solo). I’m just finishing up a project called #100songs, which is a songwriting & recording project which has been released via subscription website. We will be promoting this 4 album set and performing a “best of” from the #100songs project. MULTIBIRD is an ensemble of four (acoustic and electric guitars, bass and drums) who I’ve…
John Sinclair – It’s All Good: A John Sinclair Reader
It's All Good: A John Sinclair Reader Writer/Poet John Sinclair takes readers on a journey through time through music lyrics, poetry and stories from songwriters themselves. It's All Good features stories of tragedy and triumph, musical and poetic inspiration that takes readers on a trip through the Wonder Years. John Sinclair has been many things to many people—founder of the Detroit Artists Workshop and the White Panther Party, manager of the storied MC-5, producer of the legendary Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festivals and of records by artists from Deacon John to Sun Ra, political prisoner and implacable opponent of the marijuana laws since 1965, popular radio broadcaster at WDET and…
John Sinclair – Tour Dates New Orleans 2016
Fri. Feb. 12 7:30 p.m. Piano Poetry Paint @ Frenchy Gallery (8314 Oak St.) with Tom Worrell, Lionel Batiste & Frenchy Sat. Feb 13 3 p.m. Louisiana Music Factory with the Carlo Ditta Trio (421 Frenchmen St.) Mon. Feb 15 7 p.m. Reading from "IT'S ALL GOOD" at Frenchy Gallery Tue. Feb 16 7 p.m. Reading from "IT'S ALL GOOD" at Frenchy Gallery Wed. Feb 17 7 p.m. Reading from "IT'S ALL GOOD" at Frenchy Gallery Thu. Feb 18 7 p.m. Reading from "IT'S ALL GOOD" at Frenchy Gallery Fri. Feb 19 …
Multibird is the brand new project by Seth Faergolzia of Dufus
Multibird is the brand new project by Seth Faergolzia. Seth is well known for subtly harmonic, experimental lyricism, dynamic song structures, and whip-crack-acrobatic vocals. Celebrated as a vibrant example of what happens when a musician turns a genre like folk upside down and inside out, over time Faergolzia has come to represent something of a genre unto himself oft times nowhere near the folk aesthetic. With a body of work that exceeds 20 albums and appearances in over 20 countries with the likes of The YeahYeahYeahs, Dan Deacon, Animal Collective, Regina Spektor, Jeffrey Lewis, Moldy Peaches... Faergolzia is poised to put a spring in the step of his global following with…
Your Insanity Will Do – Become A Patron Of Iron Man Records
I bought a copy of “The Manual” by Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond in 1996. I'd been looking for a copy for years. Some of it made sense, some of it didn't. I liked the writing style and the advice given. I sent my receipt as proof of purchase to the PO BOX printed in the book and requested The Guarantee. This is the reply that Bill Drummond sent back on headed paper. By reply Bill Drummond became the first Unaware Patron of Iron Man Records. Blame him for everything. A lot has happened since 1996. Your Insanity will do. Your Insanity could help Iron Man Records to release more music…
Exodus + Lost Society + Police Bastard at The Asylum, Birmingham 25th February 2016 Tickets £17 adv
Exodus - The original architects of the thrash metal scene. The Asylum Venue, 38-42 Hampton Street, B19 3LS Birmingham, United Kingdom EXODUS have battled every kind of adversity over the past 30 years and used it all as fuel to stoke their ever-raging fire. Short-lived trends, line-up shifts, label conflicts, even the death of founding vocalist Paul Baloff couldn’t stop the beast. And through it all, guitarist and songwriter Gary Holt has persevered with misanthropic indignation, rolling with the punches, reassembling the broken pieces and working with the eccentric personalities surrounding him to create some of the most trenchant, fast-paced, and unrelenting music that influenced everyone from Pantera to Lamb of…
Seth Faergolzia – Multibird
Here's a message from Seth Faergolzia of Dufus: "Hoping all is well with you... I'm super excited to announce that I'll be touring the UK this summer with my stellar 4 piece band, Seth Faergolzia's Multibird. The last couple of tours I've done in the UK have been just solo or with a duo supporting Jeffrey Lewis, so I'm really pumped up about coming over with a solid band. We will have drums, bass, electric guitar and myself as usual on acoustic guitar and vocals. We are planning on coming to the UK July 11-20 and would really love to book something with you. Any info you'd need regarding my music…
A.O.S.3 – Far and Few (OUT NOW on CD / LP / Digital Download)
"The Long Threatened Mythical 3rd A.O.S.3 LP - It only took twenty years, but we think it was worth the wait - a hugely revitalised A.O.S.3 take a journey down to the Waters Edge, almost certainly the best LP yet from the Sunderland Dub Punk pioneers." A.O.S.3 - Far and Few released 13th November, 2015 Members of A.O.S.3 on this recording: John Horabin, Colin Cumpson, Andy Brown, Kev Peberdy, Sam Goddard, Penny Layden, Oska 'Shithands' Hogg Lyrics - John Horabin Recording and Mixing - Sam Goddard Art Direction - John Horabin Cover painting - Drea Blackbird Other writing credits - Chris Williams, Matt Pritchard Rear cover Photo - Jef Hardy Tracklisting:…
Become A Patron of Iron Man Records
Support Iron Man Records creating Record Releases on Vinyl. As a Patron we invite you to be the first to hear new releases and you will be sent special updates and news. You will have unlimited access to the Iron Man Records Sound Cloud account and you will be able to choose any T-shirt, CD, or vinyl of your choice from the Iron Man Shop. WAV files of all new releases will be sent out using a file transfer service. Stickers, artwork and any other limited items of interest will be offered to you first as they become available. You will also get free tickets to special events. You may also…
Iron Man Records would like to release more music on Vinyl. You are invited to get Involved.
I want to invite you to support Iron Man Records releasing more music on Vinyl via Patreon. A small donation of something like $1 a month could help Iron Man Records release some of the recent CD and Digital releases on Vinyl. Here is a list of recent releases that could be made available on Vinyl with your help: IMB6020 POLICE BASTARD – Dead To The World – Digital Release (23rd November 2015) IMB6021 POLICE BASTARD – Confined CD / Digital 2013 IMB6022 JOHN SINCLAIR – Mohawk CD / Digital 2014 IMB6023 DEATH TO FANATICS – Iron Man Records 1999-2014 compilation CD 2014 IMB6027 T.C. Lethbridge – Moon Equipped – Digital…
A small donation could help Iron Man Records to release more music on Vinyl
I want to invite you to support Iron Man Records releasing more music on Vinyl via Patreon. I have been running Iron Man Records since 1996. I have never earnt anything, of any significance, from the work I have done so far, and neither have the bands. In fact the debts are what the label’s worth. It has been a true labour of love, and I like to think the music has made a lot of people happy. The label has released over 30 records by some fantastic bands and artists and continues to work hard on a daily basis. Iron Man Records wants to make all new releases from the…
Independent Record Labels of the Internet Era by Kristian Evans
Few people ask me questions these days. I'm probably deluded thinking anyone would actually want to know what I do for a living, and if I told them honestly they would probably think I'm mad. In truth, I like to be left to get on in peace so I don't really care. I think the last time I faced 20 questions was a round of "German Traffic Police Roadside Mastermind," but that's another story. A few months ago, I spent some time on Skype talking to Kristian Evans and answered as many questions as I could, probably more than 20, on the subject of Independent Record Labels in the age of…
You must be logged in to post a comment.