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TEKE::TEKE - Barbara - Single + Video

TEKE::TEKE - Barbara - Single + Video

The latest single and video from TEKE::TEKE is out now - "Barbara" Animated by guitarist Serge Nakauchi-Pelletier and vocalist/visual artist Maya Kuroki.It's the tale of a spirit escaping the house and causing mischief...
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Califone - Family Swan - Mecca Normal cover

Califone - Family Swan - Mecca Normal cover

The eighth track from Kill Rock Stars 30th anniversary covers series - Califone covers Mecca Normal. Listen where you listen. “Family Swan” originally appeared on Mecca Normal’s 2002 album, The Family Swan (KRS385). ...
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Record Store Day Drop - Dos

Record Store Day Drop - Dos

Record Store Day Drops are happening twice this year - June 12th and July 17th. Presenting: Dos - Justamente Tres, first time ever on vinyl. Dos consists of Kira Roessler, formerly...
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Møtrik - Headshrinker - Quasi cover

Møtrik - Headshrinker - Quasi cover

“Headshrinker” is the seventh single of the series, following March 11th’s cover of Elliott Smith’s “Single File” by Johanna Samuels. Performed by Møtrik Mixed by Jonah Nolde Photo by Rob Jones Written by Quasi...
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Johanna Samuels - Single File - Elliott Smith cover

Johanna Samuels - Single File - Elliott Smith cover

The sixth single of our 30th Anniversary Covers Series is a cover of Elliott Smith’s “Single File” by Johanna Samuels. This track first appeared on Elliott Smith’s 1995 self-titled album, the first he released...
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TEKE::TEKE - Yoru Ni - Single + Video

TEKE::TEKE - Yoru Ni - Single + Video

A heavy punch adorned with flute and hypnotizing vocals, TEKE::TEKE release their latest single, "Yoru Ni", taken from their upcoming album, Shirushi. ‘’Yoru Ni (which translates from Japanese to ‘at night’)...
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30th Anniversary Covers Series Playlist

30th Anniversary Covers Series Playlist

Announcing Kill Rock Stars official playlist for the covers series! Artists cover tracks from our extensive catalogue all anniversary year long. Here rests the originals and their covers.Just beginning! Many to be released! ...
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The Hackles - Martian Saints - Mary Lou Lord Cover

The Hackles - Martian Saints - Mary Lou Lord Cover

“Martian Saints” is the fifth single of the series, following yesterday’s (February 24th, 2021) tribute to Stereo Total’s Françoise Cactus - Badlands shared “Lunatique”.The Hackles lineup for this recording consists of:Kati Claborn (vox,...
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Badlands covers Stereo Total - Tribute to Françoise Cactus

Badlands covers Stereo Total - Tribute to Françoise Cactus

Stereo Total are the Berlin-based, multilingual, colorful electropunk band of dreams.This release is a tribute to their vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Françoise Cactus, who passed away from breast cancer on February 17th, 2021.Badlands,...
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Little Mazarn - Werewolf - Jad and David Fair Cover

Little Mazarn - Werewolf - Jad and David Fair Cover

“Werewolf” is the third single of the series, following a cover of Bikini Kill’s “​Rebel Girl​” by Mike Watt + The Black Gang.  Full credits: Little Mazarn with special guests...
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TEKE::TEKE - New Single + Video + Album Announce

TEKE::TEKE - New Single + Video + Album Announce

Meikyu ('Labyrinth' or 'Maze' in Japanese)The new single and video from TEKE::TEKE's upcoming album, Shirushi.The Montreal-based seven-piece band fuse traditional Japanese instrumentation to punk guitar, creating their own universe. And the video made...
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Tele Novella - Merlynn Belle - Album Out Now

Tele Novella - Merlynn Belle - Album Out Now

Tele Novella's album is out in its entirety, four dreamy super-8 music videos later. We are delighted about this release. Medieval outsider country. Recorded entirely on an 8-track cassette.   “This is...
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Tamar Aphek - All Bets Are Off - Out Now

Tamar Aphek - All Bets Are Off - Out Now

We've been anticipating this drop for months and months and we're entirely thrilled for it to be yours.  It's fierce. Psychedelic. Haunting. Alluring. Tamar Aphek's talent doesn't stop at the...
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Mike Watt + The Black Gang - Rebel Girl - Bikini Kill Cover

Mike Watt + The Black Gang - Rebel Girl - Bikini Kill Cover

Kill Rock Stars is 30 years old! We'll be celebrating all year in a number of ways, like releasing covers from our catalogue.   “Rebel Girl” is the second single of...
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Tele Novella - Paper Crown

Tele Novella - Paper Crown

The fourth and final single + video from Tele Novella's upcoming album, Merlynn Belle, is out now. The record drops Feb 5th. Give them a follow on your streaming platform so...
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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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