Negative Progression Records

07/06/2024

VINYL BUNDLES ON SALE NOW! Fire Sale brand new 2-song single "The Albatross" is available right now in the NPR mailorder store. The lead single "The Albatross," that many of you have heard on SiriusXM Faction , along with killer B-Side "I Remember Damage," can be purchased this very minute!!! We have two variants that are only available in the bundle, Royal Blue with Halloween Orange splatter & Red and White (A Side B Side) with Aqua Blue splatter. In addition, we are now offering for sale the very first 7" "Dark Hearts" put out by our good friends in Europe SBÄM . As if it couldn't get any better, we are offering a giant bundle with the entire Fire Sale catalog along with a new t-shirt. If you have fallen in love with Fire Sale over the past year or two, you have got to collect 'em all. This band will be huge and you can say that you were a fan way back in 2024!

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Fire Sale is a punk rock supergroup composed of former members of . This record was mixed at The Blasting Room (owned by ) and has hand-painted art by Mark de Salvo ( , ). The band’s last release, “A Fool’s Errand,” received regular play on SiriusXM. "The Albatross" starts with an intricate bass line that builds momentum into galloping pop-punk drums and the gang vocals that Fire Sale has become known for. Lyrics delve into the difficult issue of gun violence and scream for a change. B-Side "I Remember Damage" feature melodic vocals that ride the wave of driving power chords and a lead guitar riff that dances all over the fretboard.

31/05/2024

BRAND NEW SPLIT 7"! from Philadelphia, PA and Glazed from Jacksonville, FL will release "Lickety Split" digitally on Friday June 14th through all streaming services! Vinyl will definitely be coming in a couple months too. This record has been a long time in the making and I am absolutely stoked that it will be released to the universe.

The songs were recorded by Eric McNelis at The Gradwell House , the tracks were recorded by John Howard at War House Recordings in Gainesville, FL and all of the songs were mastered by the amazing Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, The Dangerous Summer, Turnstile, Armor For Sleep). You may also notice that the artwork is awesome. This hand painted, trippy, monster-filled, fun-fest was created by Joshua Mikel who you may know from the art he created for his former band Look Mexico . Yes, there are a lot of creative powerhouses involved in this one!

This is the first of many split 7"'s planned for the future of and I am so excited for the opportunity to work with bad ass bands like Sleep In. and Glazed. One last thing, Glazed will be hitting the road on a big tour June 15th. So, everyone needs to listen a lot to their new songs, go see them in your hometown and sing in their faces. I can't say it enough, but this is truly a fun record. Both bands went above and beyond with crafting real masterpieces.

Glazed on tour:
6.15: Atlanta, GA The Masquerade (Altar)
6.16: Nashville, TN Drkmttr Collective
6.17: St. Louis, MO The Sinkhole
6.18: Milwaukee, WI X-Ray Arcade
6.19: Chicago, IL Cobra Lounge
6.20: Detroit, MI Lager House
6.21: Pittsburgh, PA The Mr. Roboto Project
6.22: Philadelphia, PA PhilaMOCA *
6.23: Boston, MA Get to the Gig Boston *
6.24: Providence, RI Alchemy *
6.25: Brooklyn, NY The Kingsland *
6.26: McLean, VA @ vfw post 8241 *
6.27: Charlotte, NC The Milestone Club *
* with Camp Trash

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22/03/2024

PRE-ORDER TODAY! Time Spent Driving "Estrangers" LP bundle paired with the "Raven" black t-shirt is available to buy now! has released their 3rd full length album to critical acclaim and I think this is their best record yet. To their fans of over 20 years, this bundle will satisfy all of your collector desires and to the new fans, just discovering how good Time Spent Driving are today, the sounds even better than through streaming services so pick this up. All art was designed by singer/songwriter Jon Cattivera.

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Pioneers of the late 90s/early 2000s emo scene, Time Spent Driving’s latest LP, “Estrangers,” is a varied journey through the dark corners of the human condition. Expansive, moody, and dynamic; they never lose sight of their trademark sound. However, it’s one that has evolved over the years and is always taking on new challenges. The band’s been known for their lyrical prowess, but the latest material reaches new heights when it comes to painting a picture in the mind of the listener. With a brutally honest approach, “Estrangers” manages to deliver some of the best hallmarks of the genre to both satiate the loyal Time Spent Driving fanbase and engage new listeners.”

Songwriter Jon Cattivera says, "On our last album, we had a lot of catching up to do, so we intentionally let things breathe and build, resulting in some often long-winded songs where it made sense. To counter that, I went into the follow-up with a loose goal to write with a more stripped-down and raw approach that might yield something on the shorter and sweeter side. We definitely still integrate our atmospheric tendencies on certain tracks but kept production a little simpler in many cases, perhaps as a nod to some of our earliest work."

08/03/2024

NEW BAND!!! I am so excited to announce the signing of an amazing new band to the family, Yunger from . is an incredible band in the vein of era , (the old stuff). Yunger's sound is BIG, melodic, and intricate. These guys are winning over new fans every single show and starting to pack venues.

I was first introduced to them through guitarist Dylan Todt who was in an old screamo band called La Circa back in 2009. Yunger's musicality has ethereal elements, is atmospheric at times, but has no shortage of memorable riffs. The rhythm section is incredible and both provides a solid foundation, but also drives forward. Not to be outdone, the vocals by Jay Malcuit, wow. It is immediately clear that such a rich tone only comes from a trained voice. With such a range, soaring high and plunging deep, Yunger will have everyone at their shows sharing in a truly meaningful and powerful experience.

They will be releasing a brand new 2-song 7" later in 2024. Get ready.

24/11/2023

OUT NOW! California emo legends incredible new full length album "Estrangers" is streaming on all digital platforms. The record has gotten rave reviews already and many have said it is their best album ever! Vinyl will be available early in 2024, but until then, listen to this amazing album today.

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13/11/2023

Check this out NOW! Great stuff!

Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Jon Cattivera from Time Spent Driving. To say that you are going to enjoy this interview would be an

13/11/2023

Head on over to SiriusXM Faction right now and listen to the amazing pop-punk song "Next Best Thing" by The Last Second Save ! has been incredibly supportive of over the past year so let's return the favor and tune in.

For those that don't know about The Last Second Save from , the band released a 2-song 7" in March 2023 that is currently for sale, along with a sweet tote bag, in the NPR store (Link in Bio). People have compared them to a wide variety of musicians such as but you should make up your own mind. Singer/Songwriter Jesse Procaccini and the boys will be hitting the studio again with Will Beasley in February 2024, so keep an ear open! If you live in the area between Philly and Richmond, keep an eye out for their live shows.

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30/10/2023

NEW MUSIC WEEK! legends Time Spent Driving from Santa Cruz, CA are releasing their third full length album entitled "Estrangers" this Friday, November 3, 2023 here on and I could not be more exited!

We have set up a number of fun exclusive streams for release week. "Deep Blue" will be on TUNED UP tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31st, "Trust No One" will be on New Noise Magazine this Wednesday, November 1, and the brand new video for "Intents and Purposes" will be available only at The Alternative this Thursday, November 2. Two vinyl colors will be out in early 2024, so you have a few months to fall in love with these songs before you get a chance to spin that wax.

have played for almost 25 years with great and bands like , , Favez , , Benton Falls, , Counterfit, Liar’s Academy, Metroschifter, , , and .

Time Spent Driving’s latest LP, “Estrangers,” is a varied journey through the dark corners of the human condition. Expansive, moody, and dynamic; they never lose sight of their trademark sound. The band’s been known for their lyrical prowess, but the latest material reaches new heights when it comes to painting a picture in the mind of the listener.

Songwriter Jon Cattivera says, "On our last album, we had a lot of catching up to do, so we intentionally let things breathe and build, resulting in some often long-winded songs where it made sense. To counter that, I went into the follow-up with a loose goal to write with a more stripped-down and raw approach that might yield something on the shorter and sweeter side. We definitely still integrate our atmospheric tendencies on certain tracks but kept production a little simpler in many cases, perhaps as a nod to some of our earliest work. I just didn’t want to overthink it, and as a result, we went as far as abandoning any bridges on several tracks where it really wasn’t necessary."

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20/10/2023

BRAND NEW SINGLE! "Closed Circuits" is streaming right now and the entire full length album "Estrangers" by Time Spent Driving will be available in 2 weeks on November 3, 2023! is one of the classic emo bands from the late-90s/early-00s scene, but they have been writing and recording new music for a while now. "Estrangers" is their best record yet and this is just a taste of what's to come. Washed Up Emo fans take note!

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Jon Cattivera says of "Closed Circuits," “I had an unbelievably realistic dream about the past and woke up with old, buried feelings rushing back. It had been a long time since I felt those specific painful emotions, and they returned in a way that was hard to ignore. I immediately picked up a guitar and wrote “Closed Circuits”.”

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22/09/2023

BRAND NEW digital release TODAY by !!!

Gone Stereo from Long Island, NY return with a powerhouse sophomore release on . “I’m So Sick” is another classic, early 2000s pop-punk, sing-a-long anthem that builds on their previous “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” single. Fans of , or will enjoy the same energy, attitude and hook-driven catchiness as their debut. “I’m So Sick” paints a picture about how it doesn’t really matter how many times you write about your ideas or inspirations, you get just so sick of it. But you’re also happy about the torture it brings you all at the same time.

B-side “Cool Kids” is a mid-tempo walk through the school halls in-between classes and everywhere you look is another self-absorbed, obnoxious clique. All you want to do is push everybody out of the way and kick open the front doors. Singer Matty Lupinacci says, "“Cool Kids” is about coping with cliques, feeling left out and how unpleasant it feels. So you think that you think you want to be a part of it, but you refuse to be pressured to conform to their standards. In the end those cliques will all fade away.”"

These two bangers were recorded/mastered by Nada Recording Studio ( , , ) and mixed at Portrait Recording Studios ( , ). Original artwork hand-painted by punk rock legend Mark de Salvo ( , , ).

"I'm So Sick" is playing right now on SiriusXM Faction and 7" vinyl will be available in a couple months!

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08/09/2023

BRAND NEW Gone Stereo song playing exclusively on SiriusXM Faction ! This is the only place you will be able to hear the killer new banger by the old-school pop-punk dudes in for a couple weeks. Their new 2-song single will be available on all streaming services 9/22/23 and will feature not only "I'm So SIck," but also the equally amazing "Cool Kids."

Gone Stereo are really starting to make a name for themselves with the fans of 90s/00s pop-punk and this new release will only add fuel to that fire. Not only that, but in a few months, we will be releasing 7" vinyl for both of their NPR releases on two color variants (bundled with a shirt or two of course).

Listen to today!

📸 Josh Casino

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11/08/2023

At long last, The Last Second Save “Baltimore” 7” is up for pre-order on the NPR store! Buy the bundle with a sweet looking tote bag so you can impress your friends and neighbors. This is the first NPR tote ever so I’m pretty excited about it. Bring it to shows so when you buy other records you will have something to put them in.

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If you haven’t seen the incredible video for “Baltimore,” check that out on the NPR YouTube page or at the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAKnFn2kqGI

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14/04/2023

Pre-Order the Fire Sale bundle today in the brand new store!

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The white with red/yellow splatter will only be available in this bundle or at independent brick and mortar retail stores. The swamp green/mint green A-side/B-side with black splatter and the t-shirt are available individually and in the bundle.

At long last, you can also buy the prior NPR CDs! Some of the back catalog will be pressed on vinyl in the future, but the label's focus is on new new new releases. There are a number of new titles coming in 2023. Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for fun NPR label merch.

Also, thank you for the tireless effort to the fine folks at Smartpunk MFG and Smartpunk who are running our webstore! This store is for US and Canada only. Our UK/EU and Asia/Oceana distribution will be available soon.

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30/03/2023

I am beyond excited to announce the signing of Time Spent Driving from Santa Cruz, CA to the family! TSD have been friends with the label since way back in 2001 when they used to play with west coast indie/emo powerhouses Counterfit and Benton Falls regularly. Although we were never able to make it happen back then, songwriter Jon Cattivera and I reconnected last year. You see, TSD broke up in 2003, but reformed in 2012 and have released a good amount of awesome new music since (through Cardigan Records and Lorelei Records). This was one of those bands back in the day that was beloved by those "in the know," but wasn't a household name. TSD continued the legacy of the 1990s emo legends like , , , and others falling into the "2nd wave emo" sound. In fact, they were featured on the highly popular compilation series "The Emo Diaries: Chapter 7" released by . Jon creates songs that have incredible dynamics, subtlety and power. If this band doesn't make something deep inside you churn, you need to take a long look in the mirror.

have a brand new full length on deck that should be out this summer. I'm so proud to say that this album, entitled "Estrangers," is the first LP NPR will press on vinyl in the entire long history of the label. are not like anything else out there today. This is not , this is not , this is the real deal.

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13/03/2023

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20/02/2023

NEW BAND SIGNING!!! The Last Second Save from Baltimore, MD have signed to NPR and two brand new songs are ready to be released digitally on Friday, March 10th. This band is the brain child of songwriter extraordinaire, Jesse Procaccini who has been developing his craft for years. The collaboration on these two songs with the recording, mixing and producing team of Will Beasley and Paul Leavitt ( , ), have taken his music to a whole different level. Jesse cut his teeth in bands as a teen in New Jersey, but has found his creative muse for many years in Maryland. The artwork for the single was done by the amazing Daniel Hawkins at bycentralstandard and the vinyl should be released sometime in May.

The single “Baltimore” has extensive guest vocals by another incredible musician from Baltimore Ben DeHan Music. Ben, previously in the band American Diary, wrote and recorded two verses that complement Jesse’s vocals perfectly. This collaboration is as layered and complex as the city of Baltimore itself. B-side “Next Best Thing” underwent a transformation in the recording studio that resulted in a song that at times resembles singing . It’s upbeat, catchy, and reminds you of all the possibilities in the world after getting through a tough time. While you are waiting with bated breath for March 10th, enjoy Jesse’s many other songs on Spotify and AppleMusic, my favorites are “Tremble” and “Miss Me When.”

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07/02/2023

Check out Gone Stereo on one of the best pop punk podcasts out there!

🎶The Punk Roquette show, ep.91🎶
Never too old for pop punk! 💃🏼

Hello my punk rock friends! This week my guest is Matty Lupinacci of the poppunk band Gone stereo, from NY! We talked about his beginning in music and touring, Gone Stereo's lyrics, writing process, upcoming shows, releases and projects! Very nice conversation!

Matty is making two RePUNKmmendations for the bands Kingfisher from Canada and Great Shakes from Netherlands and Belgium! Enjoy

Thank you so much to and for sponsoring this episoooode! 💛☺️💛

Available on the main podcast plateformes! Links in bio 🎶🛹

27/01/2023

https://youtu.be/Y4SR-CU7mws

BRAND NEW Gone Stereo “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” VIDEO OUT NOW! Watch the entire video on YouTube (Link in Bio). Of the new video, singer Matty Lupinacci says "Getting dumped sucks, but sometimes you move onto better things and you don't look back. When your ex hits the dating pool, realizes you're great and wants you back...it may be too late." Thanks to our friends at BlankTV for the exclusive worldwide premiere! This video, like the last one for the song “Taste Of This,” was filmed by the amazing Fall of the House Productions.

Recorded and mastered by John Naclerio at Nada Recording Studiog, and mixed by Sam Guaiana - Producer/Mixer/Songwriter, "Don't Think I Forgot About You" is an early 2000s pop-punk flashback reminiscent of , , , or to name a few. Catchy hooks, driving melodies and memorable choruses make it impossible to not sing-a-long and listen on repeat.

Gone Stereo are making waves throughout the northeast, putting in the work, and building a fanbase the old-fashioned way, by playing lots of shows. For anyone within a few hour drive of Manhattan, they are opening for Hidden In Plain View this Sunday, January 29th at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City and the show should be amazing. “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” has gotten a ton of play on on SiriusXM, but If you enjoy the song, you can listen all day, every day through , , .



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21/12/2022

Fire Sale from Los Angeles “A Fool’s Errand” is now available on all digital platforms! Fire Sale is a punk rock supergroup comprised of Matt Riddle ( and ), Chris Swinney ( ), Pedro Aida ( ), and Matt Morris. Their new 2-song Single was mixed/mastered at The Blasting Room (owned by Bill Stevenson of the ) and has hand-painted art by , known for classic album covers ( , ). “A Fool’s Errand” starts with a dynamic bass line that pushes the melody all over the fretboard. With plenty of “woahs” to go around, fans singing along in front will be squished against the stage by the inevitable circle pit. B-Side “We Dance For Sorrow” is a mid-tempo roam that has a “hey! hey! hey!” chorus so catchy you’ll be singing to yourself all over town.

Of the single “A Fool’s Errand,” bass player Matt Riddle says, “I wrote the music to this song while I was extremely ill about 10-12 years ago. The bassline came about by testing myself, to see if I could still play at all. It has a weird picking style, kind of a banjo-ish thing. When I showed the guys, they seemed to really like it. Pedro wrote this killer vocal melody with rad harmonies, Chris tracked the guitars and Matt laid down these insane drums and I was like, wow!”

And of the B-Side “We Dance For Sorrow,” guitarist Chris Swinney says, “I’ve had the verse riff knocking around for years, but could never turn it into a song. One night last year, I couldn’t sleep, so I wrote the chorus progression and the chromatic bridge riff. When the other guys wrote their parts, it really took shape. We have written and recorded a lot of songs, but this is one of my favorites. It has a cool melancholy vibe to it, perfect for the fall.”

13/10/2022

NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I am so excited to finally announce the newest band to the roster, ! is comprised of Matt Riddle (formerly of and ), Chris Swinney (formerly of ), Pedro Aida (currently in ), and Matt Morris (formerly of Darlington).

Their upcoming 2-song single "A Fool's Errand" will be released on Friday, November 18th digitally with physical formats (vinyl, CD, cassette) to follow in 2023. These guys live all across the country so they recorded their parts in local studios and we were insanely lucky to have at in Colorado mix and master these two songs. For those of you not in the know, is owned by Bill Stevenson of and and some of the raddest punk rock has come out of that place (and you can add Fire Sale to that list)! The art, which will be revealed to the world next month, was hand-painted and designed by the incredible Mark deSalvo, known for creating classic album covers for the likes of , and . Also, Fire Sale has previously released a great 7" courtesy of the fine folks at in Europe.

"A Fool's Errand" kicks off with a classic Matt RIddle dynamic bass line that pushes the melody up and down the fretboard on this SoCal banger. With plenty of "woahs" to go around, this song will have the fans singing along in front, squished up against the stage by the circle pit filling up the room. Add some lead guitar octaves and you have a recipe for a killer song that could have easily been on an Punk-O-rama comp in the early 2000s or would have been played on the main stage at . B-Side "We Dance For Sorrow" is a mid-tempo roam that has a chorus so catchy you'll start randomly singing to yourself all over town. Add in some fist-pumping "hey! hey! hey! hey!" and you've got the perfect introduction to your next favorite band.

08/09/2022

Northern California's own Greyed Out (x-This Time Next Year) have been getting a ton of play on the Faction Punk radio show on SiriusXM Channel 314! Listen today!

08/08/2022

Big thanks to Chorus.fm for the interview of Greyed Out!

https://chorus.fm/features/interviews/greyed-out/

Adam Grundy sits down with the bassist from Greyed Out to discuss the band's new music.

03/08/2022

GREYED OUT AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW! "Broken Like An Arrow" is now available on all digital platforms with vinyl, cassette, and CD expected later in 2022. This single includes two incredible gems, "Broken Like An Arrow" and "No Dice."

Greyed Out is a melodic pop punk 5-piece from the San Francisco East Bay, composed of four former members of This Time Next Year ( ) and Pale Chalice. While promoting their two highly acclaimed full-length albums, This Time Next Year toured the US multiple times in support of , Set Your Goals, Fireworks, Anarbor, A Loss For Words, Transit, , and .

With a self-released EP under their belt, Greyed Out is excited to work with Negative Progression Records to put out their next 2-song Single, "Broken Like An Arrow," adding more melody and extra octane to their notable sound. Pete Dowdalls' soaring vocals in "Broken Like An Arrow" lift you up and leave you feeling like you’re gliding throughout the Bay Area’s hills and valleys. A mid-tempo ride that incorporates guitar riffs paying homage to a broader influence of late-80s/early-90s alternative.

B-side “No Dice” is shorter, faster, and louder. Honoring their melodic hardcore heritage, it’s a continuous blast of energy that will make fans stage dive, finger point, sing along, and explode on the dance floor until they are dripping in sweat at the end of this minute and a half banger.

Of the single "Broken Like an Arrow," vocalist Pete Dowdalls says, "There is solace in solitude. Become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Isolation builds character and there is nothing more important in this world."

Of the B-side "No Dice" he explains, "The song is about moral and ethical laziness. Don’t be held hostage by those who are fundamentally insincere. Stand up for what you believe in or move on."



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Greyed Out · Single · 2022 · 2 songs.