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01/12/2023

OUT THE CITY from Jamel Johnson is out now! Recorded this summer at the DC Improv, we’re excited to share his follow up to I THINK IT’S GOOD.

Available for digital download and streaming!

Jamel Johnson

21/11/2023

Jamel Johnson's OUT THE CITY releases on 12/1, recorded at the DC Improv mainstage this summer!

Pre-order and save:
https://bstlnk.to/outthecity

15/11/2023

Paige Weldon (The Late Late Show, Comedy Central) records her second stand-up comedy album at Bar Covell on December 10th!

Featuring guest sets from friends Chris Estrada (Hulu's This Fool), Logan Guntzelman (Comedy Central) & Brad Silnutzer (Fast & Furious Musical).

The shows are free, with wine and beer available for purchase at the bar! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paige-weldon-stand-up-album-recording-tickets-756909044327

10/11/2023

SMOLDERING from Tommy McNamara is out now! Recorded live at The Bell House, it features musical accompaniment by Pat Byrne, Chris Donahue, Kevin O'Brien, Alec Spiegelman, Trinity Colvin, and Kelly Chikerema.

Full special on YouTube and available for digital download and streaming today! https://bstlnk.to/smoldering

30/10/2023

The wonderful Tommy McNamara is set to release his debut comedy special and new album SMOLDERING! Recorded live at
The Bell House in Brooklyn, we're thrilled to put out the album on 11/10! https://bstlnk.to/smoldering

The special will be available for free streaming on YouTube on 11/9 at 7pm EST!

20/10/2023

Check out Natasha Vaynblat's debut comedy album WE'RE ALL DADS HERE! Available for digital download & streaming:

Natasha Vaynblat

17/10/2023

James Hamilton's debut comedy album I DON'T DESERVE THESE DEALS is out now! Helicopters, "mom smart" algorithms, diet-based scams, a podcast for when the aliens come, & more.

Available for digital download & streaming:

James Hamilton

13/10/2023

WE'RE ALL DADS HERE from Natasha Vaynblat is out on 10/20!

Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, Natasha's savvy as a writer and stand-up shines bright in a hit-packed set on the magic of NYC, the dangers of coffee, her Russian culture, and more!

Available for pre-order here:

Natasha Vaynblat

04/10/2023

James Hamilton's debut comedy album "I Don't Deserve These Deals" is out on October 13th! Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, James has original and hilarious takes on helicopters, wedding weekend plus ones, "mom smart" algorithms, diet-based scams, disease raps, a podcast for when the aliens come for us, and more. His delivery and writing reveal an experienced and wholly original comedy voice.

Available for digital download & streaming October 13th! Link in bio to pre-save! https://bstlnk.to/idontdeservethesedeals

15/09/2023

Teresa Lee’s EP “Gold Open” is out today! Recorded live at The Punchline SF on New Year’s Eve opening for Greg Proops recording his new album French Drug Deal! Available for digital download and streaming:

Teresa Lee

05/09/2023

"Proops’ new LP, French Drug Deal (though mid-set he proposes the alternate title I Demand Fresh Water: An Ocean Storm Comes in Gradually), is comparatively whimsical. That’s not to say he does away with his sarcasm and dry wit on the new album (French Drug Deal has that in spades, especially when Proops mentions the woes of bespectacled people in the rain) or that In the City lacks imagination (as always, Proops is a master of simile and evocative language). It’s just that a year has passed Proops by, and the change is palpable in his subject matter. French Drug Deal involves an extended tangent about bats, an anecdote about The View, a bit about performing at then-Prince now-King Charles’ birthday, and multiple stories starting off with travel destinations—the latter of which is certainly a sign of the times."

- Clare Martin, Paste Magazine

Greg Proops' new comedy album French Drug Deal is more whimsical than his last, though he maintains his sarcasm and dry wit.

04/09/2023

A new EP from Teresa Lee recorded live at The Punch Line in San Francisco! GOLD OPEN is available for digital download and streaming Sept. 15th! bstlnk.to/goldopen

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Teresa Lee is a writer, actor, and comedian who has written for Good Mythical Morning, Cracked, Reductress, Betches, and Splitsider. They host the podcast “You Can Tell Me Anything,” where comedians confess a secret they’ve never told anyone before. Confessions, rants, apologies, and secrets -- here for it all.

01/09/2023

FRENCH DRUG DEAL from Greg Proops is out now! Improvised live at The Punch Line in San Francisco on NYE, FRENCH DRUG DEAL follows his previous release IN THE CITY. Available for streaming & download now: https://bstlnk.to/frenchdrugdeal

cover photo: Jennifer Canaga

25/08/2023

Fritz Gary Nothnagel's new comedy album "Feature Creature" shares his light-hearted take on life, love, and elevators. From the ups and downs of marriage and parenthood to the nerve-wracking world of first dates, Fritz offers insightful perspectives on it all. And if you're curious about his recent vasectomy, he's got some thoughts on that too. Recorded at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont, IL.

Available for download and streaming Sept. 8th!
https://bstlnk.to/featurecreature

18/08/2023

A new album from Greg Proops is on the way! FRENCH DRUG DEAL comes out Friday 9/1! Recorded live at The Punch Line in San Francisco on New Years Eve, FRENCH DRUG DEAL follows Greg’s previous release IN THE CITY, which he also recorded live at The Punch Line on NYE 2022. His signature rapid fire delivery and spot-on impressions are a perfect storm for a live album that captures his masterful stand-up.

Available for digital download and streaming: https://bstlnk.to/frenchdrugdeal

cover photo: Jennifer Canaga

14/07/2023

PORTLAND! Go see Sean Jordan with Special Guests at Mississippi Studios on 10/29!

tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3huc826d

13/07/2023

JUST ANNOUNCED & ON SALE NOW: Sean Jordan visits Mississippi Studios on October 29th! Named “Portland’s Funniest Person” by Willamette Week, Sean Jordan is a stand-up comedian and podcaster who co-hosts the wildly popular podcast All Fantasy Everything. See him LIVE when he visits with special guests! Tickets are on sale now.

TICKETS 🎟️ bit.ly/3O5Iae4

09/06/2023

THE PENTHOUSE PAPERS: COLLECTED READINGS features raw and unfiltered thoughts from comedian Joe DeRosa! More of a book-on-tape, the album consists of studio recordings of a series of essays that Joe wrote for Penthouse Magazine from 2017-2019. With insightful perspectives and honest portrayals, Joe talks about a range of topics from drugs, marriage, world peace, the English language, and the pursuit of happiness.

Available for digital download & streaming!
https://bstlnk.to/penthouse

06/06/2023

NYC! Natasha Vaynblat records her first album at Union Hall Wed. 6/7 7:30pm with Josh Gondelman!

Get tix here:

Natasha Vaynblat Debut Album Recording - Wednesday, June 7 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show

02/06/2023

Rachel Mac's album TEACHER OF THE YEAR is out today! A wonderful debut live from The Laughing Tap.

Available for digital download & streaming now: https://bstlnk.to/rachelmac

Album art: Keith Noordzy

30/05/2023

Excited to announce Joe DeRosa's THE PENTHOUSE PAPERS: COLLECTED READINGS is out on June 9th! A collection of studio recordings from a series of essays he wrote for a Penthouse column.

Pre-save here: https://bstlnk.to/penthouse
Cover artwork: Katherine Leon

25/05/2023

Rachel Mac’s TEACHER OF THE YEAR is out on June 2nd!

Recorded at The Laughing Tap in Milwaukee, her debut album is filled with stories about her job as a middle school English teacher, being a hopeful TILF, and arming teachers. She talks about a solution for solving teen pregnancy, revelations about her Christian upbringing and the tedium of motherhood, while also pulling off some frisky, honest crowdwork.

Available for digital download and streaming: https://bstlnk.to/rachelmac

Album art: Keith Noordzy

20/05/2023

We're recording Natasha Vaynblat's debut comedy album next month!

Two shows at Union Hall:
WED. 6/7 at 7:30pm with Josh Gondelman!
SAT. 6/10 at 7:30pm with Julia Johns + Jay Jurden!

tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/natasha-vaynblat-debut-album-recording-shows-1510809

21/12/2022

The big kitten himself will be performing at his home away from home 12/28 (pod) and 12/29-31 (live album recording!) These will sell out so get tix for a Prooptastic night out! https://www.gregproops.com/blog/greg-proops-upcoming-shows/

16/12/2022

FINALLY a for everyone: Follow to 's virtual stage for TONIGHT'S All Request show! Take this rare chance to be be grilled and then request a favorite Pardo bit/story from Jimmy himself, live from wherever you are! 7pmPT 🎟️:

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14/12/2022

is to spend with ! support a hometown hero of hilarity and help Cam sell out the ! 🎟️:

14/12/2022

ASTer will be in your city THIS SATURDAY 12/17 7pm at ! Featuring & ! Laughs are definitely on the so give your friends the gift of imported American comedy!
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A-based comedian Hampton Yount is in town for one night only. Hampton is known for his role as Crow on Mystery Science Theater 3000, a Half Hour Special on Comedy Central, Conan, and MTV’s Ridiculousness. This show will also include sets from comedians Chris Locke and Nour Hadidi.

12/12/2022

on the one and only CHRISTMAS MAN aka who's holiday bash on THURS 12/15 at is on our -based !

Special guests include Jo Firestone as the Grinch & more! 🎟️:

CHRISTMAS MAN with Tommy McNamara - Thursday, December 15 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show **PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED*

17/11/2022

Hear what future of comedy sounded like in 2017. "These comics are hysterical, original, innovative & should be watched be very close by all." Jake Kroeger, Director of The Comedy Bureau

Various Artists · Compilation · 2017 · 18 songs.

16/11/2022

! Come see Paige Weldon headline The Comedy Corner this FRIDAY 11/18 at 8pm, get tix here:

Select a showtime below to see more info about the performance.

11/11/2022

& to icon Guy Branum! Check him out talkin his viral California Prunes ad on The Kelly Clarkson Show!

"I love prunes, I'm sorry!" Guy Branum dishes on growing up as a "thinking liberal gay guy" in a small conservative farming town in Northern California, and ...

10/11/2022

Today's gift is for the special someone in your life who loves mid 2010s indie comedy, it's Paul Danke's debut album DANK! Throw on a jean jacket for an even more DANKe experience.

Digital download included with purchase of CD! https://astrecords.com/collections/shop/products/paul-danke-dank-cd

09/11/2022

on ASTer Megan Gailey's newest podcast with Megan Morant about whatever sports wildness the Megan's are obsessed with! Listen now on Extra Points Money Grab pod feed: https://extrapoints.com/series/megan-fun-of-sports

08/11/2022

ASTer Vanessa Gonzalez is back on tour with Chelsea Handler this fall/winter! & hit up https://www.chelseahandler.com/events for tix!

04/11/2022

It's time for the , the perfect gifts for the comedy fans in your life!

For the person who streams everything but collects records for display, Megan Koester's "Tertium Non Datur" comes in a limited edition empty record jacket with glossary! https://astrecords.com/collections/shop/products/megan-koester-tertium-non-datur

28/10/2022

today's AST birthday boy, father, touring comic and LATE (late) NIGHT TV comedian Sean Jordan! Get him the gift of you getting yourself his official merch (and album download!) https://astrecords.com/collections/shop/products/sean-jordan-the-buck-starts-here-flask

27/10/2022

it's ASTer Adam Burke's album recording!!! 7.30 & 9.30PM, featuring Bobcat Goldthwait, Sean Flannery & Chelsea Hood! Get those tix now!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adam-burke-live-album-recording-at-the-newport-theater-tickets-420727245517

26/10/2022

🚨 ATTN Fans of stupidity 🚨 ASTer Jonah Ray is making his comedy special director debut with Kurt Braunohler's new special PERFECTLY STUPID! Stream it tomorrow, THURSDAY Oct 27th 9PM ET on

Listen to content by Kurt Braunohler.