this year we will be releasing a compilation LP to benefit the kristin brooks hope center (hopeline.com), the organization behind crisis resources such as the national hopeline network (1800-SUICIDE). it should go without saying that such resources are of critical importance in a world that is becoming increasingly stressful, especially for young people. donations play a crucial role in funding the KBHC, so i thought this would be a cool way to help through which everyone wins!

we’ll announce the lineup and details for the 12″ as they get worked out.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Ok, I have been getting a million e-mails about this, but I am here to say that PRE-ORDER FOR THE NEW SPRAYNARD LP IS UP! I know I usually put out more notice than this, but here it is. Pre-ordering gets you the pre-order-only HOT PINK colored vinyl, limited to 90. So if that’s your thing, get on it so you don’t have to pay eBay prices!! I think these might go kind of fast, but I’m not sure. Still, it’s better to be safe than sorry if you are trying to get one.

You can pre-order the LP from our webstore:
http://runneruprecords.bigcartel.com/product/spraynard-cut-and-paste-lp-pre-order

Woo! If it says “sold out”, that means the pre-order is dunzo!

hey everyone. just an update – caught up on all of the mailorder. get at me if there was an issue with anything, but everyone should have their stuff right now (unless you’ve ordered within the past week or so). millions of stupid excuses as to why it took so long for me to catch up, but sorry either way.

banquet records has the dave house “intersections” LPs, for anyone that pre-ordered in the UK. you should have those soon. if you have been waiting, please direct death threats to sean@asianmanrecords.com, NOT banquet!

higher giant made wonkavision magazine‘s list of ‘top 10 bands to look out for in 2010′. expect some words with those homies in the forthcoming issue!

spraynard‘s new LP, “cut and paste” is available for free download at ifyoumakeit.com. while your there, why not check out dave house’s pink couch session?

also, bearings is on tour. i have been listening to them a lot lately. them and punch (san francisco hardcore). love both!

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on a more serious note unrelated to runner up, everyone that lives in the united states should be aware of the legal war that is currently being fought in california to decide the fate of proposition 8, which explicitly invalidates same sex marriage in the state. i just came back from a rally near the san francisco courthouse, and i want to let everyone know how intense this situation is becoming. things feel like they are boiling over. there have been a lot of tears as countless loving relationships are formally being called into question. even as a straight man, this hurts to watch in a way that’s hard to describe.

i just want to encourage everyone to keep an ear to the ground and follow this trial as best you can. this is a moment to seize – one in which we can stomp out this kind of crass, hateful legislation for good by sending the message to other states that homophobia won’t be met with apathy.

now that this has officially entered the legal realm, there isn’t much that can be done to sway things one way or another, this won’t come down to a popular vote. we can, however, stay furious and vocal throughout the proceedings. if you live in an area where this isn’t getting much coverage, try to spread the word about what’s happening. a quick google search for “prop 8 trial” should bring the most recent developments in the trial.