2015

this site is UNDERCONSTRUCTION (?) and will be updated soon with all past releases...but in the mean tim....

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new tapes from DEADBEAT BEAT & THE POTATOES  still available but going fast.

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KOMMIE KILPATRICK FINAL SHOW COMPILATION

compilation tape given away at the final Kommie Kilpatrick show. Featuring songs from all the bands that played ; GROWWING PAINS, DEADBEAT BEAT, KICKSTAND BAND, THE AMOEBAS and KOMMIE KILPATRICK. LISTEN: BUY:

KICKSTAND BAND - SUMMER MEANS FUN

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5 song summer EP from The Kickstand Band, 3 originals and 2 covers. Available only at the release show,but available to stream and download below.

JUNK FOOD JUNKIES

debut release from JUNK FOOD JUNKIES. 11 tracks of cutesy/punky Nu-Bubblegum. Each tape has a hand drawn label and comes with a download coade. A real Gold Tapes family affair featuring guest spots from members of Kommie Kilpatrick, Rall Tide and the Kickstand Band.  

PROTOMARTYR - Vari-Speed Mithridates

PROTOMARTYR - LIVE ON WCBN. A great sounding live-on-the-radio set made up of a mix of already classics like "Jumbo's" and "Ypsilanti" as well as a handful of new songs, with 2 bonus studio tracks tacked on the end. Second run of 100 blue tapes, slightly different J-cards than the first run. $6.50ppd. (INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: After ordering and checking out, you will be sent an email with the amount of shipping that you owe for your order. thx) SOLD OUT (FOR NOW??) IN THE MEAN TIME... http://x-recs.com/ & http://www.hardlyart.com/shop/protomartyr.html

Brak Zatto - Bad Demos

BRAK ZATTO - BAD DEMOS is a collection of home recordings from Zak Bratto (Growwing Pains). 19 tracks to tide you over until the Growwing Pains debut LP is released on Urinal Cake records later this year.

Mountain Time

MOUNTAIN TIME is the solo project of Maria Nuccilli (deadbeat beat, outrageous cherry). This her debut release. 4 tracks, limited to 30, $6.50ppd. SOLD OUT

 GOLD MIX 1 : http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?5fauozg0ftivllc

 GOLD MIX 2 : http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?wjpmzxx29gtxwe7

KOMMIE KILPATRICK - Everybody's Sleeping Late

Live/rehearsal tape from Kommie Kilpatrick, recorded at a practice in November '12, with most of the band unaware they were being recorded. 4 tracks that have never been released, along with new versions of old songs.This tape represents the bands tightest line up/best songs/worst sounding recordings. check out a new track below. $6ppd, only 25 copies. SOLD OUT

KOMMIE KILPATRICK - NATURE SOUNDS

Fifth tape from Detroit's Kommie Kilpatrick, six songs/ten minutes. This one finds the guys following up "Sex Party" with further experimentation, blending postpunk and heavier sounds with the usual under-a-minute punk blasts. Check out two songs below. $6 ppd. KOMMIE KILPATRICK - I NEED DINNER by Gold Tapes KOMMIE KILPATRICK - BRAIN ROT by Gold Tapes SOLD OUT

MEMORY BLANK

MEMORY BLANK - "Bad Nights" b/w "DET" 2 tracks totaling 15 minutes, of live electronics from Sean Dufty (Frustrations, Kommie Kilpatrick). For fans of Tangerine Dream,Cluster,Berlin-era Bowie, etc. Check out side A below! Limited to 25 copies on white cassettes! $6 ppd in the US. MEMORY BLANK - Bad Nights by Gold Tapes

FRUSTRATIONS - Negative Reflections

Cassette version of NEGATIVE REFLECTIONS, the second LP by Detroits' FRUSTRATIONS. 9 noisy jams that flirt equally with punk and psych, but completely avoid the usual cliches associated with either of those terms.This album sees them getting a little more into some heavy, woozy drones than the last, and it totally works. Can possibly be compared to Sonic Youth or Spacemen 3, but the sound is completely original. Members of this band can also be found in Human Eye, Kommie Kilpatrick and running X Records, where you can find the vinyl version (and tons of other records that you need)

Limited to 100 on blue cassettes, $6 ppd in the USA, international customers will receive an email with further shipping info.

TERRIBLE TWOS - Future Fags: Singles 2005-2011

New tape from Detroit's number one group of spazzed out synth loving punko weird guys; the Terrible Twos! Tape includes all of the bands previous 7"s, and two tracks that have never been released..("Backpeddlers" and "Up & Around the Bend"), Check out two sample tracks below.

Terrible Twos - Keeping it Grey by Gold Tapes
Terrible Twos - Then I Did, Now I Don't by Gold Tapes


limited to 100 copies, $6ppd in the USA.

SOLD OUT

GOLD MIX

Hey gang, here's 10 song year end sampler to download featuring a buncha gold tapes bands! Useless Eaters, Kommie Kilpatrick, Pizazz, Amoebas, Deadbeat Beat and more!

http://www.mediafire.com/?5fauozg0ftivllc


this mix also marks the debut of MOUNTAIN TIME, the solo project of Maria from Deadbeat Beat/Outrageous Cherry. She contributes a killer Byrds cover. Check it out.

THE QUAALUDES

THE QUAALUDES are two members of Grand Rapids' AMOEBAS playing stripped down punk, 5 songs (including one Stones cover) in 8 minutes, all played over the same looped drum beat.

Quaaludes - I don't like you by Gold Tapes

SOLD OUT

INSTANT PARTY - LIVE FROM THE BRAIN FOREST CAFE

INSTANT PARTY - LIVE FROM THE BRAIN FOREST CAFE
New project by Kyle Schanta (Dialtones,Plastic Boyz, Twine Time). 8 tracks, includes download card! take a listen below and come up with your own description.

BAD VIBRATIONS by InstantParty
BLONDE HAIRD BOY by InstantParty

SOLD OUT

USELESS EATERS - Zulu

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13 killer tracks from Nashvilles' Useless Eaters. Already the second full length this year (with a third on the way), every song is a hit. Loads of catchy KBD style punk mixed with a few slowed down post-punk leaning tunes, all of which will get stuck in your head forever. Available on vinyl via the ZULU lp on p.trash and THE MOVES EP on Jolly Dream. Check out a few songs below! 125 black tapes, 100 white tapes, $6 ppd in the US, email for international shipping rates.

Useless Eaters - Telepathic by Gold Tapes

Useless Eaters - Radioactive by Gold Tapes SOLD OUT

FEELINGS - S/T

debut tape from FEELINGS. scuzzy,grungey,punky,etc. Super good. For fans of (early) The Clean, Jesus and Mary Chain,My Bloody Valentine,Nirvana etc...check out some mp3s below, and visit their soundcloud to preview the whole tape. Limited too 100 on cough syrup purple cassettes



SOLD OUT! check out the new FEELINGS single on urinal cake records.

KOMMIE KILPATRICK - Sex Party

New Tape from Kommie Kilpatrick - 6 songs in 11 minutes, this recording features Sean Dufty (Frustrations) on drums, adding some extra OOMPF. Sort/fast punk songs with a few new twists and turns, including the title track coming in at almost 6 minutes. Packaging features a die-cut J card with a fold out lyric sheet featuring artwork by Andy Gabrysiak,who has done record covers for the Johnny Ill Band, Mahonies, and Charlie Slick. Recorded by Gordon Smith! Check out "Blackout" and "Better Off Dead" below.

100 copies, $5!

SOLD OUT Kommie Kilpatrick - Blackout by Gold Tapes

Kommie Kilpatrick - Better Off Dead by Gold Tapes

AMOEBAS - S/T

Back in stock! Full length debut from the AMOEBAS,The west side of Michigans best punk band. 8 songs recorded in Detroit with Jim Diamond. Vinyl LP coming this summer on Modern Action/Gimme Gimme Records,but get it here on cassette NOW. Check out the awesome "Perverts and Rats" below...

100 black tapes, 25 purple $5ppd.

SOLD OUT Amoebas - Perverts & Rats by Gold Tapes

DEADBEAT BEAT - WHEN I TALK TO YOU

2ND RUN OF THESE IN STOCK NOW!
FULL LENGTH DEBUT from DEADBEAT BEAT. 10 songs! recorded by Matthew Smith of Outrageous Cherry. Songs are fun and poppy with hints of surf/psyche/thebestkindsofpunk/etc. It's good stuff. Check out two songs below! Limited to 100, $5ppd, buy it!
Deadbeat Beat - When The Sun Soaks In by Gold Tapes
Deadbeat Beat - See You All The Time by Gold Tapes
SOLD OUT... BUT checkout 3 demos, plus their side of their upcoming split 7" with Secret Twins HERE:
http://deadbeatbeat.bandcamp.com

and download the tape here!
http://www.mediafire.com/?z4hw9mh5zjc8rt9

THE HARD LESSONS - Off The Ceiling vol. 1

ALL SOLD OUT!
NOW AVAILABLE These went quicker than we were expecting at Record Store day, and I only have a VERY limited ammount to sell, so act now if ya want one.

Gold Tapes is proud to welcome to the roster party-bar purveyors and frequent visitors to Vehicle City, The Hard Lessons. This EP collects unreleased songs, alternate versions, covers, and live recordings from 2004-2009. Hot packaging features the photography of David Dominic Jr. and comes with an ultrasound pic of Ko and Augie's baby!

This tape will be available on Record Store Day at several locations around the country. It will also be available at the 3 upcoming Korin and Augie acoustic shows (3/26 Toledo, 4/17 Kalamazoo, 4/23 Ferndale) and at shows around Detroit where Gold Tapes are sold. Check out a sampler mp3 with a bit of all the tracks below

Remaining copies will be sold online here starting April 17!

Stay tuned for record store locations and follow http://www.thehardlessons.tumblr.com/ for updates.

The Hard Lessons - Off The Ceiling Sampler by Gold Tapes

THE PIZAZZ - FACE PARADE

I'm all outta these! I might have one or two in person. UHF in Royal Oak, MI still has a copy or two, and you can contact the band to see if they have any.
thepizazz.diaryland.com
OR pick up their latest full lenght tape/LP from Burger Records!
burgerrecords.com
http://burgerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/get-out-of-my-house

New Cassingle from the Pizazz! "Face Parade" plus 3 other tracks! Great pop music that gets just a little bit weird. This is the follow up to the fantastic full length from Burger Records. Take a listen to "Face Parade" below. Limited to 100 copies, 5 ppd.

Pizazz - Face Parade by Gold Tapes

BROWNSTOWN GALS - s/t

all outta this one! UHF in royal oak might still have a few! might do a limited repress again soon...

11 songs from Craig Brown (Terrible Twos, Mahonies, Liquor Store,etc.), doin solo bedroom recorded country & western. Even has Neil Young cover. Re-release of the super limited tape from Kaboodle Records last year, with 3 new songs. Check out two below. $5ppd, limited to 100.

Brownstown Gals - But Baby Its Leap Year by Gold Tapes

Brownstown Gals - Dope Beer Girls Sleep by Gold Tapes