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