DCR013: Christopher Coleslaw "Buffaloma, USA"

Chris is a Wisconsin native currently residing in Chicago, but for a period of time Chris called the Quad Cities his home. Towards the end of his stay in the QC, Chris was a part of the Sound and Vision Collective in Moline, Il. While there he honed his craft of folk music, creating his own voice while calling on wisdom from the greats. He'll heal your troubled soul with the sweet sounds of his gravelly voiced lullabies. This tape is a collection of songs he recorded during his time at Sound and Vision.




Check out this video of Chris performing with Melinda Menner at Tommy's Open Mic in Moline, IL.

DCR012: "Quad Cities Friends with Benefits Vol. 1"

Friends with Benefits Vol. 1 is a compilation of 24 new and old Quad Cities bands. All proceeds go to help benefit Danielle and Matt Parise. Limited edition 100 copies to be sold exclusively at XQCHCX Reunion Benefit Show. Sunday April 28th 2013 at Eagle Reception Hall in Rock Island, IL. The comp includes: Preacher Gone To Texas, Bled For Days, King of Clubz, Straight Up!, Kings, Iron Rain, Teenage, Uphold, Meth and Goats, Tambourine, Fork Knife Spoon, The Skamakazies, XOnly Ten Between UsX, Senile Citizens, Sine Mensura, Seth Knappen, Heavyweight, Ignite The Will, Centaur Noir, Last American Virgin, Idpyramid, Provoke, Torch The Morgue, and American Dust.

DCR011: Centaur Noir "Search Party"

A brand new eight song EP from Centaur Noir. This release is a collection of some old and new stuff. Including a revamping of two older songs "Lost Angeles" and "Route 20 Blues". The closing track "Where You Been" is an epic spoken word folk tune that features some background sounds of a conversation between John Gamino, Chad Gooch, and Jake Sheley. Talking about high school. Fun stuff. Free download!

DCR010: Centaur Noir "Recycled"

Recycled is a collection of remixes and remakes of songs from Centaur Noir's first three releases; "Rock The Hall", "Let's Start A War", and "Mate For Life." Centaur Noir makes up for a third of the remixes along with the help of songs by Idpyramid, Hastemaker, NX9, Tambourine, and Donnie Bobb. "Recycled" is available on compact disc from Deep Cuts, but also available as a free download at the Deep Cuts Bandcamp

DCR009: Centaur Noir "Surrender"

Another EP brought to you by Jon Burns under the moniker Centaur Noir. Eight songs of weirdo pop and folktronica. Released in CD form by Deep Cuts, but also available as a free download at the Deep Cuts Bandcamp

Teenage "Demo EP"

Teenage is the name for the songs of Quad City musician and espresso aficionado Jamie Warren. With a style and swagger all his own Jamie performs these songs sometimes all alone or more often than not with a backing band comprised of other members of the Sound and Vision Collective. The songs range in mood from soft hush-sung lullabies to full out rockers. It's catchy, it's genuine, and the melodies will no doubt get stuck in your head.



This is a free six song demo. The first three songs were recorded at Sound and Vision Recording Studio in Moline. They feature Ray Malone playing drums on tracks one and two and Aiden Landman playing keys on track three. The later part of the EP is from a live recording made during a performance at the Rock Island based night cafe Rozz Tox.

Check out this live video made by Deep Cuts own Jon Burns. Featuring Ian Lambach on second guitar.

DCR008: Tambourine "Songs"

Deep Cuts is proud to present a sneak peak EP release by Quad City band Tambourine. Tambourine is the musical brainchild of Chad Gooch (formerly of Humans). It started off as a studio project, but has transformed into what is now a full band. Including his brother Matt on drums, former Humans band member Mike Segura on bass, and local musical virtuoso vagabond Brian Yonts on keys to round it all off. This debut EP features five songs all of which can be caught during their live performances. This release is available in CD format, as well as, in free download format over at the Tambourine BANDCAMP

Centaur Noir vs. Donnie Bobb "Radar Lust"

Download: Centaur Noir vs. Donnie Bobb "Radar Lust"

Deep Cuts presents another installation in their collaboration series with Centaur Noir vs. Donnie Bobb's "Radar Lust." Centaur Noir is the electronic one man band project from Meth and Goats vocalist Jon Burns. Donnie Bobb is a battle-tested veteran of the Quad Cities music scene. In the 90's he sang and played guitar in The Adaptors (the band whose other members went on to form the band Driver of The Year). After The Adaptors Donnie continued to write songs and for a time played under the name The Vow and now as a member of the up-and-coming band Break Up Art.

During the recording of Radar Lust neither Burns nor Bobb occupied the same space. Each song started with a basic idea then grew into full songs as the tracks were sent back and forth from one another. Burns would come up with a beat and/or synth part then send the tracks to Bobb who would then come up with his own additions and vice versa. For the track entitled "Tragedy" Burns took the lyrics Donnie had written for an earlier song (Animal Ballons) and transposed them to the new and more "hip hop" sounding song. Check out the videos below for the songs "Radar Lust" and "Animal Ballons" and then download the EP for free!

Centaur Noir "Bix Remix"

Download: Centaur Noir "Bix Remix"

Bix Beiderbecke was a Jazz Legend from the 1920's who was born in Davenport, Iowa. Centaur Noir is a mop-headed street-walker from the turn of this century born in Rock Island, Illinois. Bix Remix by Centaur Noir is a collection of tweaked out remixes of Bix Beiderbecke songs. All songs are original compositions, the only songs that were both written and performed by Bix himself (besides the intro which pulls from the song "At The Jazz Band Hall"). Download the music or watch the video to hear the EP in it's entirety.

Meth and Goats Tour Documentary

This documentary was made with footage taken during the "Attack From Meth and Goats Mountain" tours of October 2005 and October 2006. The documentary is a mixture of random hangout footage as well as live performances from Flywheel Arts Collective in Massachusetts and from The Bonezone in Richmond Virginia.... Special thanks to Eric from the band The Catalyst for taking the Richmond footage.. HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

DCR007: Meth and Goats "Leisure Time"

2011 marks the release of the full length album "Leisure Time" from midwest noise rockers Meth and Goats. Recorded live at Sound and Vision Studios except for Jon Burns' vocals it comes across raw like watching them in a mold filled sweaty unfinished basement with a busted p.a. connected to speakers that were ready to burst into flames leaving your pores filled with soot and grime. Which seemed to be their natural enviroment touring the east coast and the deep south in the mid 2000's. Check out the title track and the new video for "Filled up on Candies" below.



Meth and Goats - Leisure Time by methandgoats

VIDEO: Chris Colson "No Good"

Check out this video from our friend Chris Colson a Milwaukee native that recently relocated to the Quad Cites. He was found wandering up and down the Mississippi River howling songs about injustice and heart break until he found like minded folks. This video was filmed at 4:30 in the morning by the talented people over at hearnebraska.org and keep your eyes peeled for a Chris Colson recording from Deep Cuts in the near future.

DOWNLOAD: Centaur Noir "B Sides"

Download: Centaur Noir "B Sides"

Centaur Noir's "B Sides" is a 6 song EP collection of tracks that didn't quite make it on to the "Rock The Hall" album. The songs featured on this release vary between the folkier acoustic beginnings and the ushering in of things being more electronic. The track "We Will Ride" was recorded pre Sound and Vision and features Dennis Hockaday on Drums, Mike Gentry on extra guitar, and Ray Malone on Piano.

DCR006: Mondo Drag "Holy Spirit Sessions"

The "Holy Spirit Sessions" EP contains select tracks from the lo-fi, self-recorded/released album "Holy Spirit." As a precursor to "New Rituals", this EP captures the early stylings of Mondo Drag. Recorded Jun-Nov of 2007. You can order this EP straight from the band by following THIS LINK

In the meantime stream the song "Autumn Sun".
Autumn Sun by mondodrag

DCR005: Centaur Noir "Let's Start A War"

Brand new material from Jon Burns' project Centaur Noir. "Let's Start A War" is an eight song E.P. of electrofolk bliss with sounds ranging from post punk, indie, folk, all the way around to pop, R&B, and hip hop. This conceptual E.P. tells tales of war with stories of corporate greed, casualties, and overseas conflicts.



Centaur Noir - All Systems Go by centaurnoir

DCR004: American Dust "AM Dust 2006-2008"

The music of American Dust lies somewhere between lofi, folk, slowcore, electronic, and trance. American Dust is a music project that revolves around the songwriting of Johnnie Cluney. The music on AM Dust is a soundtrack for an early morning, rainy afternoon, or a lonesome evening. The "band" was formed in early 2011. The "unofficial debut" AM Dust is a collection of songs written and recorded between 2006-2008. The songs were recorded from home on and off with only a handful of musicians and friends.

American Dust - Many Moons by Deep Cuts Records

Review : Alex Body "Just Say Yes"

Alex has been serving us his own brand of dark synth pop around Iowa City for a couple years now. Recently taking Body across the country to the east coast infecting jaded ears with his burnt Casio soundscapes,cassette drum loops and honest lyrics. Don't pass Body off as a noise act, there are great songs and melodies inside these blasted triangle waves and eaten up tape fragments. Expect a new release from Body on Night People Records this fall. In the meantime download my favorite song from "Just Say Yes" Distorted Hallway.

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Alex Body - Distorted Hallway by Deep Cuts Records

Centaur Noir "Be Free" (DOWNLOAD)

Download: Centaur Noir "Be Free"

Centaur Noir's "Be Free" EP is another release in the Deep Cuts free download series. This seven song EP features a collection of earlier recordings and "Rock The Hall" outtakes. The sound on "Be Free" is raw and folky ranging at times between full band rock 'n' roll and simple stripped down haunting melodies. All instruments are played by Jon Burns except Chad Gooch playing organ on track 3 and backing vocals on track 5. Recorded and mixed by Jon Burns at Sound and Vision Studio Moline, IL. For more info on Centaur Noir check out the Centaur Noir Facebook.


Centaur Noir - Count The Hours by centaurnoir

Review: Man Eats Bear "Let's All Lie Together"

Man Eats Bear come from the historic Iowa town of Sioux City. A city known for it's gruff exterior and sheer rock and roll brutality. Man Eats Bear continues the tradition of great Sioux City musicians. Their sound has a definite 90's vibe to it. Two guitar rock and roll with lots of fuzz and reverb. Steady grooves and catchy hooks make them definitely a toe tapping - head bopping type of band. Check out their full length album "Let's All Lie Together" recorded by deep cuts very own Ray Malone at Sound and Vision Studios in Moline Illinois. The album is available to download for free off of their facebook page. So go check it out! In the meantime here is a sample of one of the cuts from the release called "Smell on Wheels."
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Man Eats Bear - Smell On Wheels by Deep Cuts Records

Sound Visionaries "RC Cola 2"

Sound Visionaries is a name given to the collective works of members of Sound and Vision Recording Studio. In this particular instance it is a name given to a loose based collaborative songwriting project. An initial two instrument recording was made as a backbone for the song and then a barrage of overdubs are added as the song begins to take shape. RC Cola 2 is a ten minute plus jammer of groovin' night rock for you to stream or download.

Sound Visionaries - RC Cola 2 by Deep Cuts Records

Idpyramid Vs. Centaur Noir "Id Noir"

This collaborative album features a team up between Idpyramid's Dennis Hockaday and Centaur Noir's Jon Burns. Recorded at Sound and Vision studios in Moline this album features a variety of song writing techniques with the common thread being that one person would come up with the original idea for the song and then each person would take turns adding different instruments layering sounds until the pieces were done.




Id Noir-Reservations by Deep Cuts Records

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VIDEO: Mondo Drag "Fade Out"

Centaur Noir "Rock The Hall"

Centaur Noir is the musical brain-child of Moline native and Meth and Goats vocalist Jon Burns. "Rock The Hall," the debut album is 14 songs of folk, indie, and electronics. This album spotlights some of Centaur Noir's earlier material. They're folky songs about friendships and road trips.

"Rock The Hall" was recorded at the Quad City based recording studio Sound and Vision, a collectively ran studio in downtown Moline. Burns played and recorded most of the album with help from Ray Malone in the recording and mastering process. Malone also has guest spots on the album along with other Sound and Vision members Dennis Hockaday, Talbot Borders, and Chad Gooch.

The album is available for sale online through the Centaur Noir Myspace. Here are a couple songs to sample and a video to watch.


Centaur Noir "Rock The Hall" (Video)

Centaur Noir - Clever Disguise by centaurnoir

Centaur Noir - Only English Spoken by centaurnoir

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Review: Lord Green "Last Demo"

Lord Green's "Last Demo" isn't the end of the bands reign as kings of Quad Cities punk rock. It is however the final chapter in a series of self released demo tapes... These eight songs of blistering punk rock show Lord Green somewhat expanding their punk palette into the realm of sludge, rock, and more metal. It's thrasy, it's loud, and you will love it. Tracks 1-5 were recorded by Ray Malone at Sound and Vision. Tracks 6-8 were recorded by Mitch Pilon at The House.

So.... whats next for Lord Green? A seven inch record? Writing songs for the full length? Going out on the road? All signs point to yes! They no doubt will be out in full force this summer thrashing basements, back porches, and skateparks alike. To see their show listing and info on other releases check in on the Lord Green Myspace.

Lord Green - Fucked In Every Direction  by  Deep Cuts Records

VIDEO: Mondo Drag "Black River"

Centaur Noir "Miditations"

Download: Centaur Noir "Miditations"

Centaur Noir's "Miditations" EP is a collection of midi cover songs. Jon Burns croon's his signature vocals over the top of these synthasized songs. Take a journey through more nostalgic times with covers by Prince, Madonna, Ace of Base, Blind Melon, and more...

Centaur Noir - I Would Die 4 U by Deep Cuts Records

Status Update Podcast: #14

Status Update Podcast is a new project by Ben "Benjammin Empire" Crabb. Ben is the voice and mind behind the long running KALA 88.5 FM radio show "Avant Grande" that runs on Friday nights from 8:00 - 10:00 pm and provides the Quad Cities with an eclectic mix of indie rock, funk, soul, R&B, and Hip Hop... You can stream the show live off the internet!!! at the KALA website.

Episode 14 of the Status Update Podcast features music from the Deep Cuts team all music recorded at our Sound and Vision Studio in located in downtown Moline. Go check out the Status Update Podcast page to listen to join the group and check out the awesome jams...

Here is a tracklisting for the Sound and Vision Deep Cuts:
Tracklist: Sound And Vision: The Deep Cuts - 01. Hastemaker "T.V. Faces" [0:00] 02. Chad Gooch "December Rain" [3:12] 03. Centaur Noir "Clever Disguise" [6:46] 04. Idpyramid "On The Lamb" [9:35] 05. Meth and Goats "Holy Shirt" [12:43 ]06. Sound Visionaries "One" [15:09] 07. Idpyramid vs. Centaur Noir "Your Name" [19:12] 08. Yes Future "Laid Back" [23:44]

Go Check It Out!!! Status Update Podcast

Review: Seth Knappen "Hard Feelings For Dark Times"

Seth Knappen has been a staple in the Quad City music scene for quite some time leading the band Darling and lending his guitar skills to local legends Multiple Cat and Driver Of The Year. Recorded from 2002 to 2008 "Hard Feelings For Dark Times" is Seth's second solo effort and it's a great mix of synth soul and his own signature melodic song writing style. Here is a MP3 of the first song on the record "How It Ends".

For more info on Seth Knappen follow this Link

Seth Knappen-How It Ends by Deep Cuts Records

Idpyramid "Demo"

Download: Idpyramid "Demo"

This release features a handmade demo of Idpyramid's first recordings. They were done at
the second floor loft space that predates Deepcuts current headquarters at Sound and Vision.
All the tracks except for song "Four" were done live on one track. It is a collection of the
early Idpyramid live material.

Idpyramid-Four by Deep Cuts Records

The Tanks vs. Meth and Goats "Tanks and Goats"

Download: The Tanks Vs. Meth and Goats "Tanks and Goats"

"Tanks and Goats" is a collaborative E.P. recorded at Sound and Vision Studio Moline, IL
on a day off from The Tanks' November 09' east coast tour. This E.P. features five songs
of improvised sessions with minimal overdubs. Look out for the limited edition C.D.
version with alternate artwork to be released in the coming months.

The Tanks vs. Meth and Goats-Intro by Deep Cuts Records