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Tamar Aphek - Russian Winter

Tamar Aphek - Russian Winter

Tamar Aphek's latest single, Russian Winter, is out now, accompanied by a music video featuring UFOs and a guitar neck as a runway. Russian Winter is off her forthcoming album, All Bets Are...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR & IT'S OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY NEW YEAR & IT'S OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

2021 marks 30 years of Kill Rock Stars. Special releases and announcements will fill this anniversary year, including a new cover singles series titled Stars Rock Kill (Rock Stars), where...
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Tele Novella - Never - New Single Out

Tele Novella - Never - New Single Out

Tele Novella's latest single, 'Never,' is out now - accompanied by a music video shot on super-8 film.   Watch it, listen to it. The LP is up for pre-order...
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Tamar Aphek - Drive - New Single Out

Tamar Aphek - Drive - New Single Out

Tamar Aphek's latest single, 'Drive,' is out now. Its digital release is conveniently bundled with two other singles, 'Crossbow' and 'Show Me Your Pretty Side,' giving you an extra vibrant...
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Big Joanie Release Kluster Rooms Sessions Split 7inch

Big Joanie Release Kluster Rooms Sessions Split 7inch

 Big Joanie's split 7" Kluster Rooms Sessions is out now. The 7inch features early recordings of Black feminist punk band Big Joanie’s haunting depiction of a lost relationship ‘Cut Your Hair’...
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Shaylee Shares 'Audrey' + Transgender Day of Remembrance

Shaylee Shares 'Audrey' + Transgender Day of Remembrance

In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Shaylee shares 'Audrey,' accompanied with a music video and a b-side, 'Walking at the Ball.' The 7" is available for pre-order now. Stream them...
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Bonny Light Horseman 'Clementine' - Elliott Smith Cover

Bonny Light Horseman 'Clementine' - Elliott Smith Cover

The Elliott Smith self-titled reissue came out August 28th, 2020, and this entire year celebrates the 25th anniversary of this esteemed record. To share a new track from the cover...
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INTRODUCING TEKE::TEKE + TWO TRACKS OUT NOW

INTRODUCING TEKE::TEKE + TWO TRACKS OUT NOW

The Montreal-based Japanese psych-punk band TEKE::TEKE has joined the Kill Rock Stars family and we are so excited for you all to experience this music. TEKE::TEKE is a unique beast; a seven-piece band featuring traditional Japanese...
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Tele Novella - "Words That Stay"

Tele Novella - "Words That Stay"

Tele Novella’s second single from their upcoming album is out today with another brilliant video shot on super 8 film: a Texas mansion, Amadeus inspo, macarons and seashells. Watch + listen...
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Tele Novella Sign With Kill Rock Stars + New Single

Tele Novella Sign With Kill Rock Stars + New Single

Tele Novella join Kill Rock Stars for their sophomore album, Merlynn Belle - out February 5th, 2021.  The first single from the album, "Technicolor Town," is out today.   Watch the...
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NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY + KRS SIGNS SHAYLEE

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY + KRS SIGNS SHAYLEE

Shaylee signs to Kill Rock Stars! Shaylee is the songwriting project and avatar of Elle Archer, a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Portland, Oregon. Elle uses her music as a...
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SHUTUPS EP, 5, OUT NOW

SHUTUPS EP, 5, OUT NOW

Shutups EP, 5, is out now. Stream the EP anywhere you like to listen to music or get your very own limited edition copy from Bandcamp. https://ffm.to/shutups.owe “These songs are...
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BIG JOANIE SIGN WITH KILL ROCK STARS

BIG JOANIE SIGN WITH KILL ROCK STARS

BIG JOANIE SIGN WITH KILL ROCK STARS. We have been eager to share this bit of news for quite some time. To commemorate the signing, we are announcing a split 7 inch...
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Mi'ens - Future Child - OUT NOW

Mi'ens - Future Child - OUT NOW

Mi'ens' Kill Rock Stars debut album, Future Child, IS OUT TODAY. If you feel like sticking it to 2020, this is the perfect record. The release day focus track is...
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Tamar Aphek - Signed to KRS + New Single

Tamar Aphek - Signed to KRS + New Single

Tamar Aphek's album, All Bets Are Off, will be released on Kill Rock Stars in January 2021. 'Show Me Your Pretty Side' is the first single released and it is...
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Califone 'Needle in the Hay' - Elliott Smith Cover

Califone 'Needle in the Hay' - Elliott Smith Cover

Out via Jealous Butcher Records!  Califone was the first artist to release a cover leading up to the 25th anniversary reissue of Elliott Smith's self-titled album. Out first as an Amazon...
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Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition OUT NOW

Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition OUT NOW

You've heard the covers, seen the videos, streamed the live recordings, and, if you're like us, admired JJ Gonson's never before seen photographs. And it's all been leading up to today. Elliott...
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Portland Cello Project feat. Nafisaria Mathews 'Christian Brothers' - Elliott Smith Cover

Portland Cello Project feat. Nafisaria Mathews 'Christian Brothers' - Elliott Smith Cover

The Elliott Smith 25th Anniversary reissue is just days away. We've partnered with some wonderful artists from all across the musical sphere to release an alternate version of every song...
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