Documentary, Greatest Hits and more coming from Jay Reatard
A year after his death at 29, his label, Shattered Club, has announced a slew of new Jay Reatard releases for 2011. Notably, his official website reports that plans are underway for reissues of albums from his two bands - Lost Sounds and The Reatards as well as a new "definitive" greatest hits record. The label is also promising a…
January 13, 2011

These Arms Are Snakes cover Lost Sounds for split with Minus The Bear
These Arms Are Snakes recently blogged about an upcoming split 7" for Vinyl Collective with Minus The Bear. The Seattle band chose to cover a track from defunct Memphis garage act Lost Sounds on their side. In their own words: Yes, the new record isn't even out yet. But we're back in the studio laying down some new songs for some upcoming projects.…
August 24, 2008

Jay Reatard signs to Matador, plans single series and Black Keys support
Jay Reatard, the garage punk behind notable acts like Lost Sounds and The Reatards, has signed to Matador Records according to Pitchfork. For his debut, Jay will be releasing six singles in 2008. The label is aiming for a March debut, but will be releasing each successive single on an increasingly limited basis. That is, they will be pressing many more of the…
January 14, 2008