12" available

A handful of the brand new Stefan Christensen "American Pastoral Again" 12" EP on ever/never records are now available at csiterecordings.storenvy.com

Very few Medication, Oil Wave Surfers, Mountain Movers, and xNoBBQx cassettes remaining.

Some show announcements coming up soon.

Shows/Releases/Etc.

New sounds up at sound cloud for C/S007 and 008, which are debut cassettes from Headroom and Secret Treaties. Headroom is a far out psych project led by Kryssi Battalene of Mountain Movers/Medication/SC+Friends/Colorguard and features Stefan Christensen and members of SC+Friends, Estrogen Highs, Procedure Club, and alexander. Secret Treaties is KB and SC noise/psych guitar duo in vain of "Guitar"-era Gate. Both cassettes will be available upcoming SC+Friends shows and for mailorder starting next week.

Stefan Christensen & Friends hit the road for some dates coming up. They will have limited edition test press copies of Stefan Christensen "American Pastoral Again" 12" EP on ever/never records with them. Shows are as follows and be sure to check C/Site for dates from alexander, Mountain Movers, and more.

August 19 Secret Treaties in Philadelphia KFN w/ Watery Love and Sparrow Steeple
https://www.facebook.com/events/261556067552356/

August 20 Columbus The Summit LOKI FEST w/ Jayfish, Circuit Des Yeux, Richard Papiercuts and Unholy Two
https://www.facebook.com/events/1663837450604798/

August 21 Cleveland Maples Lanes with Health & Beauty, I.G.M, Lugweight and Nature Camp
https://www.facebook.com/events/748637091945010/

September 9 Brooklyn Alphaville w/ Craig Bell & His Band, Richard Papiercuts and Consolidated Plastics
http://facebook.com/events/1741354449479013/

September 10 New Haven Cafe Nine w/ Craig Bell & His Band, Consolidated Plastics, and Worn Leather
https://www.facebook.com/events/313122319076597/

Stefan Christensen "Cryptic Slang" CS OUT NOW!

OUT NOW! on the Loki Label... Stefan Christensen "Cryptic Slang" CS. 7 song solo EP.

available from...
csiterecordings.storenvy.com
thelokilabel.storenvy.com

and download is available at....

stefanchristensen.bandcamp.com

FRUSTRATIONS SHOW 7/26

OUT NOW ON C/SITE

STORE
SOUNDS

C/S004 XNOBBQX “ALPHA-GAL” C46

xNOBBQx is a nearly impossible band to pin down. For over a decade they have been making a racket down in the Southern Hemisphere. Their earliest output, like their Siltbreeze released long-player, Sunshine Of Your Love, has a frantic element, everything in the red, and nothing but wild, recklessness. Though Nick Dan still bashes the drums, and Matthew Earle still hums, thuds, and buzzes the guitar, more recent releases have seen the band refine the sound into more hypnotic, albeit divisive, tunes. And perhaps divisive is the word for their style of music; for every possible melody the listener thinks they have discovered the clang-and-smack of the next moment erases it as quickly as it appeared. And for every possible point of reference the listener elicits, an abrupt conclusion wipes away the very notion of influence. xNOBBQx are a stunning band, who have captured audiences around the globe with their unique take on rock music. C/Site is very proud to bring a rare stateside release, not to mention the bands first since 2014. Ready yourself for the 46-minute journey of Alpha-Gal, in all its tape warbled goodness.

C/S005 MOUNTAIN MOVERS “SUNDAY DRIVE / NO PLANS” C20

Watching the Mountain Movers progression over the course of the past decade has truly been a treat. Their earliest beginnings saw the band documenting Dan Greene’s vast catalog of songs, while displaying a rotating cast of New Haven musicians’ unique skills. The band produced three albums and several singles of polished indie rock in this incarnation. However, their fourth album, 2010’s Apple Mountain, saw the band transition to stranger territory; home-recorded and employing an arsenal of miscellaneous instruments, the record bore a folk-psychedelic element not displayed on their previous work. Shortly after Apple Mountain, constant members Greene and Rick Omonte were joined by lead guitarist Kryssi Battalene and drummer Ross Menze to form, what is now, the bands longest running lineup. The band has since produced a series of singles, lathe-cuts, cassettes, and 2015’s Death Magic, an album that melded Greene’s song writing with the bands ability to stretch out and improvise. Now in 2016, Sunday Drive / No Plans gives the first glimpse into the Movers’ session at former drummer John Miller’s home studio. Two instrumental improvisations clocking in at just under 20 minutes that bring to mind names like Neu! and Ash Ra Tempel, as much as they do any number of American psychedelic acts of the 1960’s. A wonderful preview of what promises to be one of the most stunning albums of 2016.

C/S006 ALEXANDER “NORTON ST.” C31

David Alexander Shapiro, AKA alexander, is still young but he’s been an active force for some years now. His early life was spent just outside of New Haven, Connecticut, but his musical life truly blossomed while attending Oberlin College (perhaps not such an uncommon story). While in Ohio projects like Lituya Bay (Shapiro’s solo electric guitar wanderings) and Nagual (Shapiro’s collaboration with Ian McColm) took shape. After years spent touring, releasing cassettes and records, and a year spent studying to be a luthier, Shapiro has found himself back in New Haven. Since arriving back Shapiro has been somewhat restless, moving from house to house, and endlessly collaborating with musicians on anything from bar rock to sludge metal, noise to folk, and anything caught between. And somehow through it all he’s found the time to make solo recordings. As alexander, Shapiro improvises and writes acoustic guitar numbers for fans of Fahey, Connors, and Rose. Balancing equal parts Americana, blues, jazz, and avant-garde, and always maintaining the intimate qualities of home recording, Norton St. features 15 concise pieces from Shapiro’s time spent at that address. Like his previous Mellen St. cassette this recording documents a brief time, at a particular place in this transient artists ever-winding journey.

New on C/Site

New sounds up on C/Site Recordings soundcloud page from xNOBBQx, Mountain Movers, and alexander. Tapes from all three will be out on July 1. More info coming soon.

soundcloud.com/c-site-recordings

Also info is on the way about some Secret Treaties and Stefan Christensen & Friends shows coming in August and September in Philadelphia, Columbus, Cleveland, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Massachusetts. Will update that info soon.

2 SHOWS IN JULY

Sunday July 3 Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven 9PM $7
C/Site Recordings Presents...

ALTO!
(Trouble In Mind Records from Portland, OR)

WORN LEATHER
(NH Punx)

ROMAN WOLFE
(Long running synth project from Donovan of Arabian Blade)



Tuesday July 26 Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven 9PM $7

C/Site Recordings/Safety Meeting Records Presents...

FRUSTRATIONS

(Detroit Psych Punks stop in NH one last time)

STEFAN CHRISTENSEN & FRIENDS

(NH Jams... featuring 3/4 of Mt. Movers at this show)

PIECES OF FRUIT

(NH pop jammers)

Tomorrow!!!!

Tomorrow night at lyric hall new haven 8pm $8...

TOM CARTER

(Of Charalambides)

SPRAY PAINT

(Austin TX Post Punk

LANDING

(Long running NH showgaze)

SHRINNIRS

(Long running Willimantic rockers)

GET THERE ON TIME TO SEE ALL THE BANDS. THIS SHOW WILL START AT 8PM SHARP!

"EMPTY PLATEAUS" CS

New Stefan Christensen & Friends tape just came out on the Loki Label. Features 3 jammed out originals and a cover of the Dead C's "Bad Politics." Features 3/4 of Mountain Movers playing along with me. Available now from...

csiterecordings.storenvy.com
thelokilabel.storenvy.com

And you can check it out over at...

stefanchristensen.bandcamp.com


I'm very excited about this tape and be on the lookout for "Cryptic Slang" cassette, coming in about a month, also on the Loki Label.

MAY 13 / WEBSITE / FB

We didn't want to have a Facebook for C/Site Recordings but can't deny the results we've seen from folks posting about the label on there, and so, we cracked. We also launched our proper website. You can check out both of them here...

csiterecordings.com
facebook.com/csiterecordings



also...

Friday May 13 Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven 9PM $8

HOME BLITZ
(the best)

STEFAN CHRISTENSEN & FRIENDS
(New tape on C/Site out now... might have first Loki tape at this show)

MEDICATION
(New tape on C/Site out now)

GUN SHY
(featuring Mark and Wes from Estrogen Highs)

JUNE 1ST

EXCELLENT SHOW COMING UP (SORT OF) SOON!

Wednesday June 1st Lyric Hall 827 Whalley Ave New Haven 8PM $8.00

TOM CARTER
(of Charalambides)

SPRAY PAINT
(Austin, TX Post Punk)

LANDING
(New Haven Shoegazers)

SHRINNIRS
(Long running project featuring Joe from Willimantic Records!)

I was going to play this one but Spray Paint needed a gig, so I dropped off in favor of helping making that happen. Psyched to have Tom Carter back in town. Can't wait, mark your calendars!

C/SITE IS GO!

Very pleased to announce the release of C/S001, 002, and 003! All are cassettes and all are available now at csiterecordings.storenvy.com 

You can check out some samples at soundcloud.com/c-site-recordings

You can also download my release, "Empty Continents," free of charge (or you can pay if you want) at stefanchristensen.bandcamp.com

C/S001 STEFAN CHRISTENSEN “EMPTY CONTINENTS” C38

After the demise of long running punk outfit Estrogen Highs (Trouble in Mind Records), Stefan Christensen has soldiered on with an outpouring of solo recording. 2015 saw him self-release Israel (It’s More of the Same), with Night People Records reissuing the cassette early in 2016. Continuing where Israel… left off, Empty Continents sees Christensen moving into ever more experimental territory, while still maintaining his signature understated song-writing style. With these recordings Christensen moves seamlessly between short solo tracks, long form noise and weirdness, full band jamming, and off kilter pop gems. This album may bring to mind names like Alastair Galbraith, Jim Shepard, Michael Morley, and Peter Jefferies but it’s Christensen’s own voice that shines through so brilliantly. With his new C/Site Recordings label up and running 2016 promises to be a big year with many more recordings to come.

C/S002 OIL WAVE SURFERS “OIL WAVE SURFERS – II” C36

On a tour in 2011 Aaron Skufka first played me Oil Wave Surfers. Unsure if the recordings were truly as profound as I had initially thought or if Milwaukee’s free flowing Blatz tap lines had skewed my 3AM perceptions, I asked Skufka to send the recordings. Upon less inebriated inspection I found the recordings to be stunning. A beautiful melding of synths, guitars, and simple, minimalist effects, Oil Wave Surfers – II weaves it’s way through 15 concise and poignant instrumental tracks. Wonderfully crafted, the album flows from Siltbreeze-esque weirdness to Kraut-Rock jamming, blasts of feedback to driving raw punk-ness. Fast forward 5 years and Oil Wave Surfers – II came to mind immediately when starting C/Site. And upon convincing Skufka of the idea, found out the recordings are actually from 2006. So now a decade after the fact the world can finally hear the power of Oil Wave Surfers. Beautiful artwork provided by Josh Feigert of Wymyns Prysyn and Uniform makes Oil Wave Surfers – II a truly gorgeous package.

C/S003 MEDICATION “DAILY AFFIRMATIONS” C20

Since debuting in 2008 on HoZac Records Mikey Hyde’s Medication has been a powerful voice of outsider punk. 2011 saw the release of the expertly crafted Judgment Day EP on Sacred Bones, and since then it has been relatively quiet. With the exception of Home Truths, an extraordinarily limited cassette released for a European tour with Nerve City in 2014, Medication has not had a release since. Those who know Hyde do not find this out of the ordinary. A true outsider and occasionally neurotic individual, Hyde takes time to form his recordings; and thank God he does. Daily Affirmations showcases more of Hyde’s unique song writing and guitar playing. Sometimes driving and electric, other times whimsical and acoustic, and always with a remarkable sense of melody through the hazy bathroom echo, Daily Affirmations shows an artist unbound by conventions, with his feet firmly planted to display his sole and solitary voice.

This week...

Saturday April 2 9PM $7 at Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven

MOUNTAIN MOVERS

STEFAN CHRISTENSEN & FRIENDS

PIECES OF FRUIT

Entire C/Site distro will be available also

2 shows and c/site news

C/Site Recordings is getting off the ground! csiterecordings.storenvy.com has all the latest from myself, Mountain Movers, Pieces of Fruit, Worn Leather, Blessed State, Phemale, Jon Eriksen, and Medication up for sale now. Proper website and soundcloud page will be up and running very soon. And our first batch of cassettes should be up for sale in April (maybe earlier if me and Jules really get working). The first batch is as follows...

C/S001 Stefan Christensen "Empty Continents" CS
C/S002 Oil Wave Surfers "Oil Wave Surfers - II" CS
C/S003 Medication "Daily Affirmations" CS

And check out these gigs coming up sooner than you think...

Saturday April 2 Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven 9PM $7
MOUNTAIN MOVERS
STEFAN CHRISTENSEN & FRIENDS
PIECES OF FRUIT

Friday May 13 Cafe Nine 250 State Street New Haven 9PM $8
HOME BLITZ
STEFAN CHRISTENSEN & FRIENDS
MEDICATION
GUN SHY (ex-Estrogen Highs first show!)

C/Site Recordings

C/Site Recordings is a new label from New Haven. I'm going to keep updates coming here. For right now we have launched our store with releases available from Estrogen Highs, Stefan Christensen, Pieces of Fruit, Worn Leather, Mountain Movers, Medication, Phemale, and Jon Eriksen. Website coming soon. First batch of cassette releases coming in the spring, which will include releases from Stefan Christensen, Medication, and more.

http://csiterecordings.storenvy.com

RELEASES AVAILABLE IN THE STORE NOW:

Estrogen Highs / Frustrations split LP (brand new LP, final ehighs release)

Estrogen Highs "Hear Me on the Number Station" LP

Estrogen Highs "Irrelevant Future" LP

Estrogen Highs "Friends and Relatives" LP

Jon Eriksen "Shadowanthems" LP

Medication "Don't Die / Fog" 7"

Medication "This Town" LP

Medication "This Town" CD

Medication "Judgment Day" 12"

Mountain Movers "Sea / Space / World" 7"

Mountain Movers "Desertion" 7"

Mountain Movers "Alcoholic" 7"

Mountain Movers "Let's Open Up the Chest" LP

Mountain Movers "Apple Mountain" 2xLP

Phemale "Everything's Haunted" CS

Pieces of Fruit "Sowere Soso" CS

Stefan Christensen "Israel (It's More of the Same)" CS (Night People repress)
Worn Leather "Tape II" CS

termbo

proud to see i got a few nods on the terminal boredom best of 2015 lists. check out the lists here...

http://terminal-boredom.com/2015/intro15.html

c/site and new releases and a show

Night People repress of "Israel (It's More of the Same)" cassettes have arrived and they look amazing! Estrogen Highs / Frustrations split LP's have also arrived.

ORDER EITHER FROM ME BY EMAILING JSGC138@YAHOO.COM

Stefan Christensen and Friends "Empty Plateaus" cassette on Loki Label should be out in the next couple months. That will be followed by Stefan Christensen "Cryptic Slang" cassette also on the Loki Label. Watch for those. More info here as it comes.

Also be on the lookout for updates concerning C/Site Recordings. New label here in New Haven. We should have a website and store up soon, which will have many releases from C/Site, Safety Meeting, Elm Recordings, and much more. First two C/Site releases will be Stefan Christensen "Empty Continents" cassette and a Medication cassette, with much more in store for the future.

And our first show...

C/SITE RECORDINGS PRESENTS...

Mountain Movers

Stefan Christensen and Friends

Pieces of Fruit

Saturday April 2

Cafe Nine

250 State Street

New Haven

9:00PM $7.00

http://www.cafenine.com/event/1084307-mountain-movers-stefan-new-haven/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1031170446919298

Tape and split LP

Repress of 'Israel (More of the Same)' is out today on Night People. Check http://raccoo-oo-oon.org/np/ to order. I'll have copies on my end very soon also.

Also Estrogen Highs split LP with Frustrations with up for order any day now over at safetymeeting.net. That is the final ehighs release. I'll update with more news soon.