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The Montreal based Union Label Group is really a trio of labels, ska label STOMP Records, punk rock label Union 2112 and street punk/Oi! label Mayday! Records.
STOMP was founded in 1994 by Matt Collyer of The Planet Smashers with the release of the All Skanadian Club compilation. Over the years STOMP has been helped support the growing number of Canadian ska bands. Since then they've released over 30 full length from bands like The Toasters, General Rudie and Big D And The Kids Table. 2112 records joined STOMP in 1998 with the State Of The Union compilation and has since released over 20 discs from bands like Nicotine, Snuff, Down By Law and Belvedere to name a few. Mayday! was launched in 2003 with the Mayday! compilation and tapped the Canadian street punk and Oi! scene. It's now home to second-wave punk band The Ripcordz. Artists with releases on this label:
Nicotine, Reset, The Frenetics, Subb, General Rudie, Snuff, The Planet Smashers, Down By Law, The Ripcordz, Ann Beretta, The Toasters, Bedouin Soundclash, Belvedere, The Know How, The Flatliners, The Johnstones Recent ReviewsRecent NewsThe Johnstones: "Sex" Ajax, Ontario ska-punk act The Johnstones have posted seven songs from their upcoming record Sex online for your previewing pleasure. You can check them out over at MySpace. The new full length hits stores on June 3rd via Stomp Records. The band will support with a tour of Ontario and Quebec with the New Cities, followed by a stint supporting Hedley and appearances on this summer's Warped Tour.…Saint Alvia Cartel: "Blonde Kryptonite" Stomp Records' Saint Alvia Cartel, which consists of ex-members of Grade, Jersey, and Boys Night Out, have posted a new video from their self-titled debut full length. The band recently announced the dates for a Canadian tour kicking off in May. The shows will feature…The Planet Smashers (Europe) The Planet Smashers have announced a European tour set to begin next month and take the band to two festivals.…Saint Alvia Cartel / The Arkells Stomp Records' Saint Alvia Cartel, which consists of ex-members of Grade, Jersey, and Boys Night Out, have announced the dates for a Canadian tour kicking off in May. The shows will feature The Arkells and precede the band's upcoming run on the Warped…Union Label Group signs The Real Deal (Montreal) Montreal's The Real Deal have been signed to Union Label Group. Their new record, Hungover, but Dead Sober will be released via Union 2112 Records on April 22nd. The band had this to say: After all these years we're glad to finally be working with one of the most respected punk/ska labels in North America. We've got big things planned for this year so stay tuned for more details. For now, enjoy some of the artwork and song samples on our myspace page.…Ann Beretta announce upcoming reunion shows After a three-year hiatus, seminal punk rock band Ann Beretta has announced plans for a few reunion shows this year. Formed in 1996 after the break-up of guitarist/vocalist Rob Huddleston and drummer Russ Jones' prior endeavor, Inquisition, the band released their debut album, Bitter Tongues. Several full-lengths were released after, followed by an unannounced break, allowing Rob…The Expos recording new album with Mitch Girio Newmarket, Ontario ska act The Expos, have begun recording their next album for Stomp. They noted: Just letting everyone know we just spent 3 major days recording at Chemical Sound, seriously sweet guys (big thanks to Dean and Jay), we had a lot of fun. They really know their stuff and the new album is well on the way. Still have lots to do, but shit's coming together. Producing this time around is none other than Mitch Girio once again. So hopefully we can crunch out something pretty alright. The Expos released Old…The Toasters (United States) The Toasters have announced a January tour of the United States. The band notes that this will be the last tour with saxaphonist Jeff and bassist Jason for an "indefinite period of time." In both cases, "personal reasons" are provided as explanation for the lineup switch. The remainder of the band will continue to tour throughout 2008 however, and continue to support their 2007 album, One More…Saint Alvia Cartel on Exclaim! TV Episode 5 The latest installment of Exclaim! TV features performance and interview clips from Canada's Saint Alvia Cartel. The Canadian punk/reggae outfit are currently on a cross-Canada tour in support of their new self-title album, out now on Stomp…Bedouin Soundclash / Saint Alvia Cartel (Canada) Bedouin Soundclash and Saint Alvia Cartel have announced Canadian tour dates together beginning later this month. The latter band features ex-members/members of Ontario bands Grade, Boys Night Out, Jersey, and the Video… |
