New Intern, Old Tunes: Revisiting the past 13 years of Dim Mak!

Hello what’sup all! this is my first post but it feels awesome to be at Dim Mak. To start it all off here are some of my personal favorite older releases on Dim Mak. These releases are still available in print or online via bluecollar distribution or ITunes, check them out!

Pretty Girls Make Graves – S/T EP(2001)/ Speakers Push Air EP (2002)

The now disbanded Pretty Girls Make Graves, featuring members from various crucial Seattle punk and post-hardcore bands like the amazing Murder City Devils, released two EPs on Dim Mak in 2001/2002. These earlier recordings chronicle the bands growth until their most recent release, and are characterized by Andrea Zollo and Derek Fudesco’s dueling vocals and a duo of controlled chaotic guitars. Girl Vocals, art punk, and a reference to The Smiths? Can it get any better?

Whirlwind Heat – flamingo honey (2004)

I watched this band open for the White Stripes in 2001 and was blown away, this Brendan Benson produced release features ten songs that all clock in around the one minute mark. For a quick fix of distorted bass, hectic moog and drums, look no further than whirlwind heat.

Envy – all the footprints You’ve ever left (2001)

A band that I was lucky enough to watch in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan’s own hardcore greats ,Envy, were brought to our shores by Dim Mak. A great live band and a great opportunity to learn brutal lines in Japanese!

Planes Mistaken For Stars- Fucking Fight! EP (1999)

With a layout by Steve Aoki, this single release is a part of history. Released the same year as their influential self titled, Fucking Fight catches the band at its prime during the 90’s post hardcore and screamo age of bands like Mineral and Sunny Day Real Estate.

Pony Up! – Make Love To The Judges With Your Eyes (2006)

Dim Mak’s only Canadian all girl pop group’s debut full length release after their Self Titled, as Ben Lee put it, has “a sense of humor, sexuality, lightness of touch and profound innocent musicality to what they do.”

Bloc Party – S/T (2004)
The First release from Bloc Party, showcases the beginnings of the band’s sound, featuring my personal favorite Bloc Party Song “The Marshalls are Dead” Dead Dead Dead.

until next time!
 -Josh