Spitshine News

July 14
Hot N Heavy Gets Critical Love, IAmLoved in Limbo, and New Merch!

The Reviews Are Coming In...
And the Hot N Heavy / Sharp Ease split is getting high praise. For a sample, check out this review from Drowning In Culture. Have you got your copy yet?

Shakeup In IAmLoved Lineup, Band's Future in Limbo
Bassist Marcus Cane has left IAmLoved. The band is currently on hiatus while they consider their options for the future. If you're keeping score at home, this is the second bassplayer to leave IAmLoved. What, are they trying to compete with Best Revenge?

King Cheetah T-Shirts, DDC 7" On The Merch Table
If you haven't checked the merch table lately, you better head over there. In the Spitwear section, we've got beautiful King Cheetah shirts printed on sweat-shop free American Apparel t-shirts. We've also got a new 7" in the distro section - Oakland, CA's Deep Dickollective's Movin', courtesy of our pals at Agitprop! Records.

June 13
The King Cheetah in the Studio, Pride Fest Blowout, and IAmLoved On A Float(!)
The King Cheetah Recording LP
The King Cheetah is currently in the midst of recording their debut "long player". The band has been plugging away day and night to bring you the rock you deserve. Look for a Fall release. In the meantime, check out their demo tracks on the Jukebox. They've also got a track on the Kiss Or Kill compilation, available here.

4 Spitshine Bands at Pride Fest Show
IAmLoved, Hot N Heavy, Terrazzo, and King Cheetah will play a free show at the Mother Lode on Saturday, Jan 19 in honor of the Los Angeles GLBT pride celebration. See the Live page for details.

IAmLoved Live On a Float!
In other Pride Fest news, IAmLoved will be shocking the crowd with their startlingly non-house music during the Pride Parade. They convinced the Mother Lode to put them on a float. No, I'm not kidding, Mary.

May 24
Grillo Album Almost Finished, Terrazzo & King Cheetah Kick-Off The Summer
Brian Grillo's Debut Solo Album On the Verge of Completion
Brian Grillo has nearly completed his first album since his work with the seminal queercore band, Extra Fancy. The songs are acoustic and voice and punk rock blues. As soon as the tracks can be sequenced, mastered, and put on disc, we'll put it into your hands. Release date coming soon. Check out the demo on the Jukebox.

King Cheetah and Terrazzo To Play Memorial Day Show
King Cheetah and Terrazzo will get summer started right with a free show at the Mother Lode in West Hollywood on Memorial Day evening. The 'Lode has become a rawk hot spot after breaking with WeHo tradition by booking live music. It's always a blast. Plus, Rudy Bleu is DJing! And it's free! Check the Live page for details.

May 7
Hot N Heavy In-Store, King Cheetah's New Digs
Hot N Heavy at Sea Level Records
Hot N Heavy are confirmed for an in-store performance at the famously cool Sea Level Records. They're set to play there on Saturday, May 15th in the afternoon. Check the Live page for details. Speaking of Hot N Heavy, do you have the split 7" with the Sharp Ease yet?? Order now! It's limited edition pink!

King Cheetah Moves Into Recording Space
After a somewhat exhaustive search, the King Cheetah has signed the lease for a space where they'll create their debut album (and maybe catch a little sleep). They've also got a load of live dates ahead. Check the schedule. If you've been wondering what they sound like, some hot demo tracks have been posted on the Jukebox.

April 14
GET HOT N HEAVY/SHARP EASE EARLY, SAUL IN NEW YORK, KING CHEETAH BACK IN LA
Hot N Heavy / Sharp Ease split available for pre-order
The Hot N Heavy / Sharp Ease split 7" is now available for pre-order. All pre-orders will be shipped as soon as the record arrives at Spitshine HQ. That means that you can get yours waaay before the rest of the kids. Order now! It's pink!

IAmLoved drummer, Saul, to play at celeb-studded New York show
In celebration of it's 10th anniversary, the legendary New York night club, Squeezebox, will be returning for one night of rock n roll debauchery on May 21. Saul, drummer for naughty postpunks, IAmLoved, will be drumming with the house band, which will be fronted by Jayne County, Miss Guy (the Toilet Boys), and Boy George!

Against better judgement, the US allows King Cheetah back in country
Get out the tea and crumpets! Pour the Guinness! Those of you who've been wondering when you'd get another dose of power trio King Cheetah, the wait is almost over. Simon Hancock and Rob Mune are returning to the US to join up with Robin Holden to play some shows and get to work on their forthcoming full-length debut.

March 30
A TINY LITTLE PUNK
Former Best Revenge bassist, KT, gives birth to the newest Spitshiner
On Saturday, KT's husband, Eric, called the Spitshine offices to report the delivery of a little boy, Brendan George. Baby and Mom are both doing well. Hooray!

March 5
STUFF, STUFF, AND MORE STUFF.
Hot N Heavy / Sharp Ease release party
The record release party for the Hot N Heavy / Sharp Ease split 7" is set for April 30 at the Smell. With performances from both bands and the chance to win a date with Hot N Heavy, it promises to be a fun-filled night! More details soon.

Brian Grillo demos
Brian Grillo is currently recording demos in preparation for his solo release on Spitshine Records. The latest bit of writing takes our Supremely Appointed un-President to task. It's good stuff. Maybe we'll get some of these tracks up on the site for download...

IAMLOVED recording demos too!
Have you heard the new stuff that IAMLOVED is blasting? Their latest shows have been chock-full of new compositions. They're going into the studio soon to get it all on tape (or hard drive, as the case may be) in demo sessions soon. That can only mean that a new record is around the corner, yeah?

February 25
HOT N HEAVY / SHARP EASE UPDATE
The tracks are in hand.
The Sharp Ease and Hot N Heavy have both delivered their contributions to the upcoming Spitshine split 7", due out in April. The tracks sound sweet. Both bands have live dates coming up. Check them out and get warmed up for the split.

Martin Sorrondeguy creating cover art.
Spitshine is proud to announce that Martin Sorrondeguy, formerly of legendary hardcore band, Los Crudos, and straight-edge queercore band, Limpwrist, has agreed to do the artwork for the release. Spitshine is honored. Thanks Martin!

December 15
SPITSHINE IN 2004
Spitshine Records announces 2004 projects and releases
Spitshine Records has an exciting year ahead. The year will include releases from Hot N Heavy, the Sharp Ease, King Cheetah, Brian Grillo, and Terrazzo. Plus, by year's end, the label will ship a Pansy Division tribute album. Spitshine will also have a table Ed Varga's new club at the Echo. More info about each project follows below.

December 15
HOT N HEAVY and THE SHARP EASE SET TO RELEASE SPLIT 7"
7" will include two new songs from each band
Spitshine Records is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a split 7" by the Sharp Ease and Hot N Heavy. The April 2004 release will mark the recording debut of Hot N Heavy and a continuance of the hot sounds that the Sharp Ease have been kicking at us for a while (remember the T-Spin 7"?)

Rudy Bleu of Hot N Heavy had this to say about the project:
"What more could Hot N' Heavy ask for? A split seven inch with a band who are not only amazing musicians/artists, but who are also friends, on a label that is very young but also brave and takes chances like the man behind it Ryan Revenge. Hot N'Heavy are so excited we keep doing the Cabbage Patch."

The Sharp Ease are reportedly doing the Running Man.

KING CHEETAH TO RELEASE AMERICAN DEBUT ON SPITSHINE
British power trio to cut two tracks for 7" release
If you've seen King Cheetah, they've probably already blown your doors off. Now, they're set to unleash their heavy sound on vinyl. Don "Demon Boy" Cilurso of LA punk icons, Texas Terri and Stiff Ones, is undertaking the production.

King Cheetah toured with Morrissey last year, who has been quoted as saying that they're the best support band he's ever toured with. Stay tuned for more. Much more.

BRIAN GRILLO & SPITSHINE
LA legend to release first solo record
Brian Grillo (of Extra Fancy, the Glitter Panthers) will record a debut record to be released on Spitshine in the coming year. This is a proud moment for Spitshine, considering Grillo is one of the inspirational artists that sparked Spitshine.

The album promises to be a personal and intimate journey with a punk boy singing the blues. You ride shotgun. Grillo will drive.

No release date has yet been set.

SPITSHINE RECORDS TEAMS UP WITH ED VARGA
Spitshine blushingly accepts invitation to Ed Varga's prom
Ed Varga, whom you might know as one of the masterminds behind Olympia, WA's Homo-A-Go-Go, will be doing a club at the Echo in Echo Park, CA beginning in March 2004 and Spitshine will be there. More details to follow.

SPITSHINE RECORDS PLANS PANSY DIVISION TRIBUTE
It's about time, don't ya think?
Spitshine will release a tribute compilation to honor queer-o heroes Pansy Division. The label is still finalizing the lineup for the comp, but rest assured, it will knock your socks off (and maybe your groovy underwear, too). The release is set for Fall 2004.

October 24, 2003
SKINJOBS IN THE STUDIO
Vancouver heroes recording tracks for Pansy Division split 7"
Skinjobs are going into the studio this weekend to record tracks for an upcoming split 7" with Pansy Division to be released on Vancouver's Mint Records. There's no word yet on a release date.

October 22, 2003
IAMLOVED LINE-UP CHANGE
Chuck exits, DJ Cash Money enters
IAMLOVED announced a line-up change this week. Chuck Chugumlung, bassplayer and founding member, has left the band. Marcus Cain (AKA "DJ Cash Money"), who has filled in on bass in the past, has joined the band as the new permanent bassist. Front man Jimmy Jasmine made the following statement:

"We could just say this: it's a very sad time for iamloved but it's also a NEW BEGINNING........ after starting this band with me in 1997 and all these years of dedication and hard work ... my closest friend CHUCK CHUGUMLUNG has decided to leave iamloved and pursue the finer things in life.... i wish chuck all the love in the world and hope the best for him out there... i would also like to introduce DJ CASH MONEY himself as the new bass player of iamloved!!!!!! MARCUS will now be playing with us and we're all excited about puttin on the hits with our new pal (but still sad that Chuck had to move on) i'll be writin more on this laterz.... but for now xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox bye -jj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....."

The new line-up will debut on Sunday, Nov 2 at the Parlour. See the Live page for details.

October 9, 2003
BANDS AGAINST BUSH, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION - OCT 11
Voice your opposition to the Bush administration's policies.
This Saturday, October 11, Bands Against Bush will be holding events in Denton, Tx, Washington, DC, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco,
Charlottesville, VA, Walla Walla, WA, New Orleans, Tucson, AZ, New York City, Olympia, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dublin and Limerick, Ireland. The Los Angeles event will be held at the (newly re-opened) Smell and will feature (our pals) Bobot Adrenaline, The Mormons, My Barbarian, Will and Tomo, Main Ingredients, Katie the Pest, New Bethel, and DJ's: DJ Catsuit and Dr. Atomic for a night of MUSIC and OPPOSITION. Representatives from Not In Our Name will also speak. For more info, check out the Bands Against Bush (LA) site. For information about events elsewhere in the world, check out the main Bands Against Bush site.

September 28, 2003
IAMLOVED ON THE ROAD
IAMLOVED is out there, spreadin' the gospel (among other things).
The last report from IAMLOVED included a speeding ticket in Utah (can you picture Jimmy Jasmine being lectured by a state trooper?) and Saul tagging the car of some girl that actually volunteered for vandalism, IAMLOVED-style. Go see them.

Sharp Ease 7" Back in Stock
There's a limited amount in stock. According to the Sharp Ease, when they're gone, they're gone. No additional pressing coming, so you'd better order while you can.

September 3, 2003
INVADERS OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
IAMLOVED and Terrazzo at the Mother Lode in West Hollywood on Sept 8.
The Mother Lode has decided to go out on a limb and book live music, smack dab in the middle of WeHo. Unprecedented. Come out and see what happens!

CHRIS FREEMAN IN WINDY CITY TIMES
The famous Pansy talks to Chicago's gay newspaper about 10 years in Pansy Division and producing IAMLOVED. Check it out online.

July 15, 2003
SPITSHINE RECORDS PRESENTS. . .
a BANDS AGAINST BUSH show at the Echo on Sunday, July 27.
The show will feature $3 Puta, Bobot Adrenaline and more acts to be announced. Check back for more details soon. For more information on BANDS AGAINST BUSH, visit http://www.babla.org.

July 8 , 2003
REVELATION DISTRIBUTES SPITSHINE RECORDS
Spitshine opens additional distribution channel with the famed Huntington Beach distro
Spitshine Records has begun a distribution relationship with Revelation Records. This comes in addition to a continuing relationship with Cargo Music, which began early this year. Visit www.revhq.com to learn more about Revelation.

July 1st , 2003
IAMLOVED'S FALL TOUR
Tour of east coast planned for October
IAMLOVED will be touring the East coast this summer in support of their debut album, "Never Forget". Stay tuned for tour dates. (And let us know if you can help with a show.) The boys are also playing a ton of dates in California this summer, including San Diego at the end of July and a San Francisco date (or two). Check out the Spitshine Live page for info.

June 9th , 2003
$3 PUTA RETURNS!
Los Angeles punktronic duo will play Neon Hates You in July
Yes, the rumors are true. Rudy and RaqL are reuniting for a string of shows beginning with Neon Hates You at the Smell on July 19th. Mark your calendars kids! More show dates to follow, so stay tuned...

June 3rd , 2003
TODAY IS THE DAY
"Never Forget", IAMLOVED'S First Full-Length CD, Is Out Today!
The boys play the Freak Show on Friday
You now can order the newest Spitshine Records release, IAMLOVED's brilliant "Never Forget" (Spitshine/Agitprop!), from the Merch Table. You can also see them do it live at the Freak Show this Friday (see the Live page for more details). Lotsa more Summer dates to follow.

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June 10 , 2005 The King Cheetah Releases a Single and Hits the Road; Brian Grillo at Bricktops; Homocore Book Nears Release
Alert the Radio! The King Cheetah has released "Squaddie Meat", the lead track from their debut album, as a single to indie rock and college radio stations across the US. The b-side is a single edit of the anthemic "Victoria in Reverse". Give 'em a hand - request one (or both) of these songs at your local station today!
The King Cheetah Gets Outta Town In other King Cheetah news, the boys are hitting the road in the next few weeks for some out of town gigs. Check the Live page for dates in Phoenix and Las Vegas and tell your friends. They'll be mounting a national tour of the US beginning in October!
Brian Grillo at Bricktops One of the bright spots in the LA club scene for the last couple of years has been Vaginal Davis' roaring twenties club, Bricktops. The club is facing it's last couple of weeks now that the venue (the Parlour) has been sold. Spitshiner Brian Grillo performs there this Friday, July 8. Plus San Francisco queercore impressario Larry-Bob brings his trio, Larry, Hall and Jack down to the southland for a performance that night as well. Check the Live page for details.
Queercore Book Coming Soon
	In August, Alyson Publications will release *Homocore: The Loud and Raucous Rise of Queer Rock, which will feature interviews with Spitshiners Brian Grillo, Ryan Revenge, IAmLoved, and Skinjobs. Written by David Ciminelli and Ken Knox, the book will also feature interviews with punk luminaries such as Jody Bleyle, Tribe 8* and Pansy Division.

June 10 , 2005 The Six Inch Killaz video
Click above to Play (Quicktime required. It's free!)
If you were at the King Cheetah record release party, then you got to see the video projected in digital glory, but if not, you can now see it here! Check out the amazing work of art created by editor Patrick Griffin. It features footage from the very underground documentary about famous London drag rock band (and King Cheetah pals), the Six Inch Killaz. Cheetah Rob called this "a love letter from one band to another."