Alternative Tentacles Records

02/01/2025

Ani Kyd Wolf is a veteran of the Vancouver punk scene. She has unleashed multiple albums on Alternative Tentacles, and even expanded her talents into film and TV as a director, editor, and producer.
Check out this in-depth look at Ani Kyd Wolf and her band!

01/31/2025

In an effort to counteract some of the damage being done at a Federal level, we would like to make some of our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors aware of events like this, and the resources available to those who need them.

This is a supportive trans-organized community workshop based in Oakland, CA to help people work through their name and gender change documents and answer any questions they may have.

Get help from the community!

01/31/2025

Alternative Tentacles Records is thrilled to release the first-ever vinyl release of two long-awaited tracks, Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine and The November 3, with two explosive songs: "Blunder Blubber" and "IFAR." https://buff.ly/4ggp6F2

"Blunder Blubber," originally released as a digital single to mark Rush Limbaugh's passing was recorded during the TEA PARTY REVENGE P**N recording sessions, highlights everything iconic about Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine. The song critiques the rise of right-wing extremism, tracing its roots back to Rush Limbaugh's influence and the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine under President Reagan in 1987—a policy change that allowed one-sided political commentary on public airwaves. Biafra argues that this set the stage for the toxic media landscape, fueling figures like Limbaugh and the current wave of "MAGA" rhetoric.

On the flip side, The November 3 delivers "IFAR," a fiery debut track that first dropped during the 2020 Republican National Convention. Blending punk rock energy with raw political outrage, lead vocalist Billie O' Rights unleashes a bold, biting rant, backed by Tom Pain’s searing guitars. Pat Triotte and Justice Ferrall add their creative touches to this electrifying anthem, capturing the chaotic spirit of the times.

Despite the humorous and often provocative tone of both songs, the core message of this release is clear: NOW more than ever. With this limited 7" vinyl, Alternative Tentacles Records urges everyone to make their voices heard.

All Pre-Orders shipping now! Get your copy: https://buff.ly/4ggp6F2

01/30/2025

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'Great to have The Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors out again! It features D.O.A. with Jello Biafra on vocals. Jello and I agree this is one of the best albums he or DOA ever made. you can get it at suddendeath.com

You can also get it at https://buff.ly/3UOmLcA and at your favorite local record store! Available now!

01/30/2025

You go, Seattle!
-Biafra

01/29/2025

Dead Pioneers are absolutely killing it right now. Their self-titled debut out on Hassle Records, putting out the "Bad Indian" 7" with us, and a new album on the way! Dates coming up both in the U.S, U.K., and Europe with bands like Pearl Jam, Pennywise, Propagandhi, and so many more! Do not sleep on this band, they are every bit as good as everyone says.

Get the new 7" "Bad Indian" now: https://buff.ly/41EDcfH

Find out more at https://buff.ly/4hfBbeU

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01/28/2025

"Chaos As Planned" the blistering new album by Redshift is out now! Led by Vic Bondi, the legendary hardcore molotov maker (Articles of Faith, Jones Very, Alloy, RSA, Dead Ending), with a track record of dissent and rage that goes all the way back to Ron Reagan, backed by two virtuoso gunslingers, Mike Catts and Adam Gross, who bring their own bad attitudes to the party. Mixing hardcore punk, surf, guitar rock, jazz and R&B into a spicy gumbo sure to turn your tech bro nephew into an antifa activist, or at least a goofy footed surfer with communist sympathies.

Check out this live clip of them performing "The Great Wall" last year at Thee Stork Club in Oakland, CA for TentacleFEST 2024!

Get your copy of "Chaos As Planned" now at https://buff.ly/3E5VDQG

Redshift performing "The Great Wall" at Alternative TentaclesFEST at Thee Stork Club in Oakland, CA on 4/18/2024. "The Great Wall" is from their brand new 7"...

01/27/2025

Pre-order Alert!
Get ready for the highly anticipated 2025 Batalogs! Dive into 24 full-color pages showcasing over 25 stunning artist interpretations of Winston's iconic Alternative Tentacles bat logo.

Each limited edition “Batalog” will be signed and numbered by Winston himself!
* Limited Edition of 100
* 24 pages of full-color artwork
* Over 25 artist interpretations of the Alternative Tentacles bat logo
* Signed and numbered by Winston
* Estimated ship date: February 17

Don't miss out—secure your copy today for an estimated ship date of Monday, February 17!
Pre-order yours at StudioFallout.com

01/25/2025

We hope you enjoyed this journey through the incredible bands and artists on Alternative Tentacles Records! The ones we've mentioned over the last few weeks barely scratch the surface of our vast discography. These are just a few of the amazing acts we're currently working with or who are still active today.... and not even all!

Stay tuned—there’s so much more to share in the coming months!

What are some of your favorite albums or bands from the Alternative Tentacles catalog? There are a lot to choose from. What was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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01/24/2025

Today is the day! Redshift's incredible new album "Chaos As Planned" is now streaming and available for order at your local record store!

Redshift, the apocalyptic surf trio on Alternative Tentacles, have released their album, "Chaos as Planned"

Led by Vic Bondi, the legendary hardcore molotov maker (Articles of Faith, Jones Very, Alloy, RSA, Dead Ending), with a track record of dissent and rage that goes all the way back to Ron Reagan, backed by two virtuoso gunslingers, Mike Catts and Adam Gross, who bring their own bad attitudes to the party. They mix hardcore punk, surf, guitar rock, jazz and R&B into a spicy gumbo sure to turn your tech bro nephew into an antifa activist, or at least a goofy footed surfer with communist sympathies.

Pick up the album in our webstore: https://buff.ly/4aDYEnG

Listen on Apple Music: https://buff.ly/42wnzr5
Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3WxXvrH
Listen on YouTube Music: https://buff.ly/4hbXQsG
Listen on Soundcloud: https://buff.ly/3POKAOt

01/24/2025

Formed in 1984, Sonoma county’s groove/thrash/bad-acid/punk/noise/metal/samba trio Victims Family has earned a reputation as one of the most consistently interesting bands in the underground. Musically diverse and lyrically ironic and topical, the group has become known for its prodigious displays: intense, impassioned playing while maintaining a sense of humor when singing about war, mass-murder, Barbara Walters, David Korsesh, greed, disease, soggy cereal, white bread, CIA drug smuggling, su***de, religious dogma, psychoanalysis, roommates from hell, unrequited love, and the music industry, among other things.

Since then, Victims Family has continued to perform a few shows a year mostly in the Western United States with the likes of Joy Subtraction, Firehose, Nasalrod, Mr Bungle and many others. Ralph Spight joined Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine in 2008 and Larry joined JBGSM in 2014 and they toured The US, Europe, South America and Australia.

2024 has seen the release of the first new Victims Family music in 12 years, the split LP with NASALROD “In The Modern Meatspace” which finds the band still brewing a sonic feast of jazzy rhythms careening into thrash punk, odd time signatures next to raw garage rock, with lyrical content from the poignant to the ridiculous.

Find out more about Victim's Family at https://buff.ly/40GYyrQ

01/23/2025

After one listen to Thrall’s debut, Chemical Wedding, you’ll be asking yourself, “what is it about the Northern Midwest that spawns music so dark and twisted, intent on providing nightmarish images to give you the heebie-jeebies for life?” Like a gruesome car accident, you cannot avert your eyes.
From the twisted wreckage that was the God Bullies, Hand Over Head and Inside Out comes Thrall, to forge a more perfect union. Thrall create a soundtrack filled with apocalyptic images, diseased minds and bizarre characters living out classic struggles of power, paranoia, madness and rage.
Their first album for Alternative Tentacles was called Chemical Wedding(1996). Lifers came out a few years later. (October 2003).
As the Prozac Generation implodes, choking on its consumer products and poisoned relationships, reeling from the hypnotic TV death-beam and government lies, Thrall is there to document it all.
Rumor has it the members of Thrall have gathered together to bring life back to another Alternative Tentacles legend, the God Bullies

Find out more about Thrall at https://buff.ly/4ayj69h

01/22/2025

01/21/2025

CHAOS AS PLANNED has dropped! Get the incredible new album from Redshift at https://buff.ly/3E5VDQG

So you want political music?

Or maybe not. Maybe just absolute butt shaking 21st century cosmic surf rock? Or maybe just some drag strip flat punk rock?

Why choose? You can have it all, with or without an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Because Redshift, the apocalyptic surf trio on Alternative Tentacles, are releasing their album, "Chaos as Planned", just in time for you to throw eggs at the Orange grease stain: January 20, 2025.

That’s right, you can show up at the Capitol with the dials at ten and shout the bastard down, or at least let Redshift help. After all, the band is led by Vic Bondi, the legendary hardcore molotov maker (Articles of Faith, Jones Very, Alloy, RSA, Dead Ending), with a track record of dissent and rage that goes all the way back to Ron Reagan, backed by two virtuoso gunslingers, Mike Catts and Adam Gross, who bring their own bad attitudes to the party.  They mix hardcore punk, surf, guitar rock, jazz and R&B into a spicy gumbo sure to turn your tech bro nephew into an antifa activist, or at least a goofy footed surfer with communist sympathies.

In any event, a thrilling good ride at a bad moment when all of us could use a boost above all the "Chaos as Planned". Available in stores & streaming on digital platforms everywhere on January 24th! Available in our webstore now: https://buff.ly/3E5VDQG

Watch the video for GOLD RUSH off of "Chaos as Planned" now: https://buff.ly/40IsnZl

01/20/2025

01/20/2025

Life under Trumpzis?
-Biafra

Verdicts against trio suggest legal representatives are latest target of Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent

01/18/2025

THIS WEEK!
Get 50% off all CDs and 7" records in our online store! That's $5 each!
Today through Friday, January 24th!
Select your favorite CDs and 7"s and you'll see the discount once you check out!

Head over to our online store and see our collection of CDs and 7" : https://buff.ly/3CdHlwO