New releases on Beach Impediment!

Loose Nukes, Larma, and Haircut

New LP from Molchat Doma

Darkwave from Belarus. More great post-punk on this label!

New Releases from La Vida Es Un Mus

Irreal and Obsessió

Mutant Stain tapes back in stock!

NC's most raging new group.

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Featured Release Roundup

Descriptions and streaming links for new releases from Sheer Mag, Minima, Sudor, Irreal, and more!

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Record of the Week / Staff Picks

This week's Record of the Week is the debut 12" from Obsessió! We also run down what's been on the SSR staff's turntables this week.

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