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Mike "Bruce Lee" Park of San Francisco ska band Skankin' Pickle has been releasing records since 1991, officially launching Asian Man in May of 96. Run out of Park's parents' garage with two employees and minimal overhead, Asian Man's made their mark with anti-racist action and strong DIY ideals. Asian Man's released noteworthy albums from bands like Alkaline Trio, The Chinkees, King Apparatus / Chris Murray, The Lawrence Arms and MU330.
Artists with releases on this label:
The Broadways, MU330, Chris Murray, Alkaline Trio, Slapstick, Tuesday, The Honor System, The Chinkees, Less Than Jake, Nicotine, Slow Gherkin, The Lawrence Arms, Ee, Dan Potthast, Colossal, Polysics, Just A Fire, Mike Park, Duvall, Toys That Kill, Bagheera, Link 80, Good For Cows, Short Round, Big D And The Kids Table, Screeching Weasel, Coquettish, Satori, Pama International, The Bruce Lee Band, Shinobu, Akiakane, The Queers, No Torso, Buck-O-Nine, Bomb the Music Industry!, Lemuria, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Kepi Ghoulie, Wardogs, O Pioneers!!!, For.the.Win., Classics of Love Recent ReviewsRecent NewsAsian Man and Ben Weasel part ways As of December 12th, 2009, Asian Man Records will discontinue their relationship with Ben Weasel and that means the end of albums from Screeching Weasel, Riverdales and Ben's solo material. The production and distribution of those albums will shift to Recess Records. Asian Man's Mike Park explained: Ben has decided that he can no longer work with me and Asian Man Records. To be honest, I have…Matt Skiba album delayed till after Alkaline Trio album releases Asian Man Records has announced an indefinite delay on the upcoming solo album from Alkaline Trio guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba. The album, called Demos, was slated for a February 16, 2010 release. Mike Park…Smoking Popes to release rarities compilation Smoking Popes have announced a new rarities compilation to be released next year. The record is titled It's Been a Long Day and is due out February 16, 2010.…Five Iron Frenzy reveal plans for DVD Six years after the break up of Five Iron Frenzy, the band has revealed plans for an upcoming DVD release, set tentatively for this winter. According to the new site launched for the DVD, it will be titled The Rise and Fall of Fire Iron Frenzy and feature a full length film in the style of a documentary. There will also be a bunch of extras such as music videos, short films, commentary tracks and more. The band is also promising footage of the band's final show. Originally formed in 1995 and disbanded…Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!) Jeff Rosenstock and his computer started Bomb the Music Industry! after his previous outfit, the Arrogant Sons of Bitches, called it quits. Since then, BTMI has become a nationally renounced touring act, Jeff has founded the first donation-based record label in Quote Unquote Records, and the…Asian Man details upcoming Matt Skiba solo record Asian Man Records has announced more details on the upcoming solo album from Alkaline Trio guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba. The album will be called Demos and is slated for a February 16, 2010 release. The label is promising to post…Lemuria changes lineup, plans new material Lemuria has officially announced the departure of bassist Jason Draper via their Facebook page, and has plans for new material on the horizon: "Lemuria is still a trio! Jason doesn't play with us anymore, but our friend Kyle has been playing with us for the…Noise By Numbers: "Yeah, Whatever...." Noise By Numbers, the new project of Danny Vapid of The Methadones, Riverdales, Screeching Weasel and Jeff Dean of The Bomb, have posted a full stream of their debut album Yeah, Whatever.... The record is due on CD/12" November 10th on Asian Man Records/Solidarity Recordings and features the studio drumming of Neil Hennessy of The…Ready the Jet Asian Man Records pop-punk outfit Ready the Jet have announced some shows enroute to and from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida later this…Lemuria: Bugbear Squares Punknews recently announced Food Not Songs, a cook book being published by us and Suburban Home Records. In the months leading up to the book Punknews will be publishing recipes, many of which will be available in the print edition. This week's recipe comes from Alex Kerns and Sheena Ozzella of Lemuria. The band released… |
