12.03.2011
Scenester Credentials is no more. After 10 years we have decided to discontinue releasing new material for bands. This decision was not an easy one to make, but one that had to be made. Thank you to all the bands that we have been fortunate enough to work with, all the stores and distros that carried our releases over the years, and to anyone and everyone who has purchased one of our releases, gone to see one of the bands we helped live, or has anything to do with the DIY music community. We will still be running the webstore to sell off remaining stock of our past releases @ scenestercredentials.bigcartel.com
02.07.2011
Shores of the Tundra have decided to give all of its music away for free, digitally. You can download all of the tracks, as many times as you like, through Band Camp.
02.03.2011
Hello world. It is 2011 and we have releases planned. More info to come soon. In the meantime, check out our friends Aseethe, coming to your neck of the woods soon.
03.05.2010
Scenester Credentials will be taking a break from releasing any new records for the remainder of 2010. We will continue to run the webstore, bring in new distro titles, promote our current releases, etc. Have a nice day.
01.30.2010
We’ve got some new stuff coming soon:
- Aseethe Iron Mountain LP/CD combo and CD
- Lord Green 7-inch
- Nethervoid 7-inch
- Paul Cary 7-inch
- A CD version of both Aseethe split 12-inches along with some bonus material called The Splits
We have some other releases in the works for the future, as well as a new compilation CD that will be a free digital download! Also, rumors are starting to circulate of Scene Fest No. 1. Stay tuned for more.
10.26.2009
The Aseethe and Shores of the Tundra split 12-inch record has been a long time in the making and just made sense to us as both bands have toured together across the country multiple times. 3 dudes, 2 bands, 1 record.
Aseethe brings his most expansive work to date to the A side, with two new doom drenched electronic masterpieces, "Black Heart" and "Fire to Flames". Heavy pounding guitar riffs meet delicately layered synths and electronics to create a sound that is powerful and beautiful. "Fire to Flames" was featured in the Vice Magazine TV film "Inside Underground Gaza".
Shores of the Tundra brings three of their heaviest tracks to the S side of the record, with "Cities End Times", "Everything", and "This World Breaks Like Glass". Taking a darker, more industrial path with this recording the band really delves into the world of heavy electronics mixed with heavier guitars. Crushing drums meet harsh vocals all sandwiched in thick guitars. Always a band of concepts, if you start this new 12-inch with 30 seconds left to play on their previous 12-inch, Heart of the Beckoning, both records will blend together to give the illusion of one continuous song.
300 copies pressed on black vinyl with tri-colored screened covers. First 100 copies come with tour posters!
04.18.2009
You know that Yakuza record we’ve been talking about for, like, ever? Well, it’s out. Matt says it’s with “great pleasure” that we “proudly offer” the double-LP gatefold edition of the band’s Transmutations album. And I believe him because he told me in an e-mail with no fewer than four (FOUR!!!!) exclamation points in the subject line.
You can order the super-special, limited edition, extra-nerdy package (which includes a the limited-to-200 red vinyl, exclusive Yakuza T-shirt that is only available in this package deal and an exclusive Yakuza four 1-inch putton set that is only available in this package deal) or just the records. Your choice.
02.01.2009
Shores of the Tundra and Aseethe are embarking on a 12-day tour of the East Coast. Dates, times, and locations can be found on the bands’ MySpace pages. The tour is supporting of the upcoming split 12-inch. This 12-inch features two new tracks from Aseethe and three from Shores, all packaged in a tri-color screened jacket and limited to 300 copies. Both bands will have copies of the 12-inch on tour with them.
The vinyl pressing of Yakuza‘s critically acclaimed Transmutaions record will be available in March 2009. We will have a pre-order for the double LP in our online store. Pre-order packages will include a limited red vinyl version of the double LP, an exclusive Yakuza T-shirt and an exclusive button set. We will also have a pre-order for just the black or red vinyl version of the double LP as well. We could not be prouder of this release.
Last but not least, Scenester Credentials has only one other release planned for the first half of 2009. A split 7-inch between In Defence and Party by the Slice. This of course will be the ultimate thrash 7-inch of the year. More info on this as the details are ironed out.
12.15.2008
It has been a banner year for Scenester Credentials and we just want to thank each and every person who has purchased one of our releases, gone to one of our bands’ shows, booked one of our bands, carry our catalog of music, and anyone who has supported us in any way, shape or form. Thank you very much, we wouldn’t exist if the underground scene wasn’t filled with so many amazing and active people.
Because we have been so moved by the spirit of the season (as well as the tightening of pocket books) we are offering almost our entire distro and label catalog with HUGE SALE sale prices up through the end of the year. As a special bonus, whenever you order more the $20 worth of items from the distro, you get a free T-shirt.
Let Scenester Credentials help make some holiday moments come true for you and your family. Think about the smile on little Suzy’s face when she opens that new ft (the Shadow Government) LP or how Papa could really use that Spectacle double-LP to win over the hearts of the red hat ladies. Imagine Marah-Mar playing softly in the background during Christmas dinner will really enhance the mood. Or your Uncle Jimmy finally being able to listen to that Horde CD he had been wanting. These are just some of the precious moments that Scenester Credentials can help create.
So yeah, good music, good prices, good dudes!
