Merry Christmas. Hoping Santa brought you everything you wanted, but just incase he didn’t here are some newies for you. Available NOW through Darla (USA) and Norman (UK). These titles will be distributed through Cargo UK in January 2002.

Fanatstic anticpated debut from Romy (LOLITA STORM / DIGITAL HARDCORE) and her dirty girlfriend. Please be warned this record may offend! Overtly sexual and borderline perverse that makes Peaches sound like Mother Theresa. Techno beats provided by Brighton's Disastronaut. Grab it now before it's withdrawn!

Another 555 impressive debut from East Coast newfound synth darlings KANDA. Tradeoff boy/girl vocals mixed with a fantastic blend of Human Leauge sounds, Field Mice melodies and Squarepusher beats. Unashamedly retro, irresistably pop. Full length March 2002.

Confusingly and mysteriously titled “6955” but fascinating debut full length from Canadian/Japanese instrumental electro-pop. Songs entirely constructed using a gameboy! (Don't ask me how). Crazy ass arcade music. Ltd 500 in handstamped/screened sleeve.

Co-release with Tigerbeat6 (KID606’s label), this time around on different colour vinyl. Cex is in hot demand as these represses will justify. If you ain’t got it, get to it...

Where it all began for our favourite Baltimore 17 year old electro-whizz kid. Limited repress of debut release, which will hopefully put a (temporary) stop to the increasing prices this EP is currently fetching on Ebay.

BRAND new full length. The first new recordings in 5 years. Recorded in various places (Philadelphia, San Francisco, Bristol, Wetherby, Arizona), with a cast of many. The most satisfyingly consistent Racer release to date. But then I'm bound to say that. Frantic, melodic and punk rock as ever, with lashings of tasty feedback.

Delightful 7 song CDEP taster for the forthcoming full length on Magic Marker records. It's all about the 510. Poptastic.

w/Printed Circuit, Figurine, Cathode, Huon, Steward, Disastronaut, Happy Supply, Vicious Pink Phenomina (Other Peoples Children/Pretty Boy Crossover), Kyoko, Costar, New Waver, Moblin, Lucky Dragons, and a few other surpises (if I get the masters in time)...

Email for more details. I'm in Australia, Japan and New Zealand between Dec 27th and June 2002, so I am unable to accept demos easily. I'm touring with BOYRACER and also helping out with my beloved friends THE CANNANES.

A new EP seeing the Cannanes move into more dancier territory with help from Explosion Robinson (ex-Sukpatch/Slabco etc) and Steward. A personal tribute (of sorts) to Orange Juice. Features a stunning cover of Al Greens L-O-V-E, complete with trademark beautiful vocal from Fran and trademark ambitious vocal from Steward. 4 tracks, 18 minutes. Perfect for summer.

Out at last and selling fast- Debut release from Grand Junctions finest. Well crafted orchestral pop with acoustic slo-fi overtones a smattering of moog.

A new ten song (!) EP from ex-Empress Chris. Beautiful fragile moments, the true sound of rural Wales. I am instructed to point out this EP does not feature any members of Hood. I wouldnt want anyone to buy it for the wrong reasons y’know.

Three exclusive tracks, one very sexy PICTURE DISC!

Picture disc limited release featuring contributions from friends around the world to celebrate the wedding of Stewart and Jen this October:-
exclusive tracks by Kid606, Cannanes, The Softies, The Loveletter Band, Huon, Kelly Slusher, Escargogos, Dear Nora, From Bubblegum To Sky, The Tall Boy, Winnebago, The Bright Lights, Lunchbox.

Brand spanking new pop from Oakland CAs finest. Follow up to the essential "Magic Of Sound" (Magic Marker). As the title suggests, its far out man. High on melody and chocked full of swirly keyboards.

7”inch debut release from Boston based synth-pop combo. Boy/girl harmonies coupled with essential early 80’s pop sensibilities.

Just a note about an upcoming show:

Saturday May 12th
The Red Square, Philadelphia

ACOUSTIC SHOW - It's free, just bring some booze and something to eat. The show will be recorded for a live LP on Blackbean and Placenta. All the bands playing are people who live in the Red Square house. Email me if you need directions.

STEWARD + Jen Turrell + The Escargo-gos + The Bright Lights + The Thrift Shop + Kelly Slusher + Annah Winfield

New Releases May 2001:

555CD30 BOYRACER Boyfuckingracer
33 track comp of "best bits" to celebrate the 40 date US "reunion" tour.

555CD31 THE LOVELETTER BAND Ugly Town Pretty Girl
From Grand Junction, CO. Fantastic orchestrated pop about car crashes and love.

55532 KANDA
Debut release from Boston based synth-strum pop combo. Our first 555 full colour sleeve, woohoo!

55533 THE SISTERHOOD OF CONVOLUTED THINKERS Help Me Catch This Fly EP PICTURE DISC!
3 new tracks of warped pop genius.

55534 HALKYN 10 track 7" EP
Much anticipated follow up to "Behind The Snow." Fragile slo-fi pop from Chris C. (ex-EMPRESS)

At long last we are up-to-date on the catalogue, which is looking more like a discography these days, as you can't really order anything direct from 555 anymore. But if you've been wondering what those records look like, please head on over there. Also, please check out the new, official Boyracer site, done by Matty Boyracer, up to celebrate their forthcoming best-of CD and tour!

New releases March 2001:

555CD25 SAUCER
Oh we've waited and waited for over 2 years for them lazy Saucers to get it together, and here it is at last. Seven long songs that stretch over 40 minutes. Mellow, laid back pop. Sometimes fragile, sometimes not. Features the creme de la creme of the West Yorkshire slo-fi contingent.

555CD27 KNOWING WE WAS RIGHT FROM DA START
'Cause we was always right from day one. Quick recap of SOME (nowhere near all) the 1st 20 singles and 10 full length releases. A nice place to start if you are a 555 virgin.

555CD28 CEX Starship Galactica
This boy just gets better. Cexy by name, Cexy by nature. Classy electronica, as expected from Mr. Kidwell, that'll show all you fake ass muthafuckers exactly how lame you all are.

555CD29 THE FAMOUS BOYFRIEND Compilation
Most of the highly sought after 2 LPs reissued onto one CD. There will be an additional 2nd cash in compilation at some point towards the end of the year, that will feature all the singles tracks, plus a few other bits. The Famous Boyfriend now trade as THE REMOTE VIEWER. A co-release with Orgasm Records of Paris, France. Essential.

555CD31 THE LOVELETTER BAND Ugly Town Pretty Girl Fantastic band from Grand Junction, Colorado and quite a find, we may add. Unique approach and unique instrumentation/arrangements to songs about car crash deaths and true love. Slo-fi-esque, but oh so much more. A co-release with Red Square Recordings.

Also check out THE CANNANES' new website, as well as the live section for some upcoming Australian shows.

Coming Soon: THE FAMOUS BOYFRIEND compilation CD 555CD29/Orgasm25
Long awaited compilation of the 2 completely sold out full lengths, convieniently available as one CD. A co-release with Orgasm records of Paris, France. Hear how Andrew "Puffy" Johnson and Craig Tattersall sounded before they became THE REMOTE VIEWER. Fantastic electronic pop songs. Has been described as a cross between Autechre and the Field Mice. Essential.

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