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Pony Express
Odd Balls
VBM 100

A collection of 18 tracks taken from out-of-print EPs, vinyl-only tracks, rare tracks, alternative mixes, etc.
"How could a band made up of Jason Martin and Jeff Cloud...Richard Swift and Josh Dooley of Map be anything other than brilliant?" - Hypervice

(CD) $10.99US

VBM 099
Richard Swift
Nothing to do with Foxy Boxing
(7-inch) $4.50US

Four new tracks on beautiful powder blue vinyl. Swift has recently signed with Secretly Canadian, so get these 7-inch's before he becomes wold famous!
'Earnestness may be Swift's stock and trade...this qualifies as an emotional investment of the highest order." - Spin

VBM 098
Velvet Blue Music
New Music Sampler
(CD) $2.99US

Songs from all the latest VBM releases at a super low price.

VBM 097
Denison Marrs
World Renown for Romance
(CD) $10.99US

This is a re-press of the classic album. Most fans claim this to be the pinnacle of their career -- the highest level of melody, passion and vibe. It is truly an awe inspiring record.

VBM 096
LN
Drawn By Swans
(CD) $6.99US

New five-song EP of soul searching downers done only the way LN can. Their seventh VBM release finds the band better than ever. For fans of Low, Idaho, Red House Painters, Nick Drake, Tindersticks.

VBM 095
LaMonica
How Shall They Hear
(CD/EP) $6.99US

The debut release from John LaMonica (My Spacecoaster, The Polyphonic Spree) features songs so sparse and frail they can only be described as haunting. This is a co-release with our friends from Spune Productions.

VBM 094
Fine China
Don't Frown
(7-inch) $4.99US

The boys from Phoenix, Arizona are back! The A-side of this pink vinyl is an amazing pop song that could easily have been all over 1987 radio. The Ocean Blue meets the Psychedelic Furs with a twist of The Smiths.

VBM 093
Richard Swift
P.S. It All Falls Down
(7-inch vinyl) $4.99US

Three beautifully brilliant new tracks from everyone's favorite gentleman...pressed on white vinyl.

VBM 092
Frank Lenz
Conquest Slaughter
(CD) $10.99US

Of course we are proud of all of our releases, but every now and then there are records we release that make us exceptionally so. Enter Frank Lenz, having played in and produced records for The Lassie Foundation, Richard Swift, Pedro the Lion, Ester Drang, Duraluxe, Fold Zandura, SF 59, Pony Express, Map, Calico Sunset, Kat Jones...(the list could go on forever!)...it's no wonder his own solo record is the sound of heaven. From the heart-breaking piano ballads to all-out stoner-wanking guitar solos, Frank Lenz has created a 41-minute masterpiece.

Start the Music Unsigned Band Compilation 2XCD

VBM 091
Unsigned Band Compilation
Start the Music
(2XCD) $8US

Two CD's worth of unsigned bands we think deserve a chance to be heard. This is a lot of great, new music at a low price. Support independent music!

VBM 090
Map
Think Like An Owner
(CD) $10.99US

Riding on the success of thie last album, Secrets By the Highway, Map has truly reached a new peak with this latest effort. This release features more guitar-oriented songs and soaring melodies. The record was produced by J. Martin of SF 59, and the artwork was done by Cold War Kids. All-in-all an exceptional piece of work!

VBM 089
Kat Jones
La Rosa, La Calavera
(CD) $10.99US

With her first official full-length release, Kat pulls out all the stops. Georgeous vocals over subtle production, and, of course, great songs. Kat is always on tour...go see her!

VBM 088
Calico Sunset
Deep Deep Paranoia
(CD) $10.99US

The band's debut CD features bizarre, girl-fronted electro-pop songs. Think Joy Electric meets the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs meets PJ Harvey.

VBM 086
LN
Dirt Floor Hotel, Part 1
(CD) $10.99US

Originally planned as a solo acoustic album, DFH Pt.1 is described by frontman Gary Murray as "quiet and reflective."

VBM 086
Pony Express
Fraud
(CD) $6.99US

Four brand new tracks and a cover of Pedro the Lion's "Options." The band entangles themselves in a bit more hiss, fuzz, and rattle than usual.

VBM 085-SWIFT
Richard Swift
You're Lying
(7-inch) $4.99US

Two new (brilliant!) songs from Swift on clear vinyl.

VBM 085
LN
Gravity Gun
(CD) $6.99US

Quietly devastating new music from LN.

Velvet Blue Music Unsigned Band Compilation Vol. 6 - The New Land CD

VBM 084
VBM Unsigned Band Compilation Vol. 6
The New Land
(CD) $6.99US

19 new tracks from various bands and musicians you need to hear.

VBM 083
The Colemans
5-6-7-8 Dance
(CD) $10.99US

The full-length debut from this Western Canadian, female-fronted rock/pop band. Think Blondie with more of an attitude.

VBM 082
Map
Secrets By the Highway
(CD) $10.99US

Map's first full-length release, finds the band more fully exploring the lush soundscapes and subtle sonic textures that have become their signature. Produced by Frank Lenz and Richard Swift.

VBM 081
Richard Swift
The Novelist
(CD) $9.99US

Incredible debut CD features "electronic grumblings, catchy pop and 1930s-era swing, with banjos, vaudeville trumpets and snappy percussion" and wraps it around a "thematic core of wistful yearning and loneliness." (OC Weekly).

VBM 080
Derrick C. Brown
My Hands, Your Neck!
(CD) $11US

Debut CD from the award-winning Southern California poet and frontman for The John Wilkes Kissing Booth. "Sincere, twisted, and violently romantic..." (OC Weekly).

VBM 079
The Party People
My My EP
(CD/EP) $5.99US

The Party People is an indie supergroup of sorts including members of Denison Marrs, Starflyer 59, Ghoti Hook, and the Young and the Useless. Their debut EP includes four songs of straight-up rock and roll guaranteed to have you shakin' and movin'.

VBM 078
Pony Express
Becoming What You Hate
(CD) $11US

After a full length, and a slew of EP and 7-inch releases, the Pony boys have come up with 11 new tracks. For the new record the band was comprised of J. Cloud (SF 59, Joy Electric), J. Martin (SF 59, Bon Voyage), F. Lenz (Lassie Foundation, The Hot Stuff), J. Dooley (Map), and Richard Swift. We are sure you will be pleased with the end result.

VBM 077
Velvet Blue Music
Past & Present
(2xCD) $7US *REDUCED!*

After so many releases, many being out of print, VBM decided to catalog their favorites onto disc 1. Disc 2 is full of new and unreleased tracks from the VBM family.

VBM 076
Kat Jones
Building
(CD single) $6US

There have only been a few girls in the VBM family, so we are thrilled to have Kat. These 3 tracks were produced by F. Lenz & J. Cloud. Think the Pretenders meets Aimee Mann. Great production on top of great songs.

VBM 075
VBM Unsigned Band Compilation #5
The New Breed
(CD) $7US *REDUCED!*

2 CDs packed full of great unsigned bands. We take pride in helping out the independent community, you should too!

VBM 074
Richard Swift
Buildings In America
(7-inch) $4.50US

3 new songs with a '70's singer/songwriter feel.

VBM 073A
Denison Marrs
Then Is the New Now
(CD) $9.99US

With their second full-length release, this band takes a giant step toward greatness. They still display the same penchant for intense rock and roll, but now incorporate pop hooks and heartfelt lyrics more effectively.

VBM 073 Suffering & The Hideous Thieves/Rocky Votolato (7-inch) $4.50US One song each from these Seattle-based artists.	VBM 072 Canary & Under the Red Scissors & Blue Series #4 (CD) $6US *REDUCED!* Volume four in the six-CD series of co-releases with The Cut and Paste Collective. This installment features two great guitar-driven, southern US bands.	VBM 071 The John Wilkes Kissing Booth A Threat In the Broadcast (CD) $10US The JWKB crafts indie rock songs with a more intense feeling without being easily categorized.	VBM 070 Other Desert Cities (CD) $11US Other Desert Cities is a Southern California band that blends elements of folk, rock and country to achieve a unique mysterious sound. Produced by Matt Wignall (Havalina). ODC features frontman C. Charles Bowden (Merbabies).
VBM 069 LN Novel (CD) $11US One of the best VBM releases ever, Novel features haunting, heartfelt songs.	VBM 068 Viva Voce & Soul Junk Scissors & Blue Series #3 (CD) $6US *REDUCED!* Volume three in the six-CD series of co-releases with The Cut and Paste Collective. Viva Voce adds an experimental edge to their brand of noisy pop while Soul Junk delivers their own unique blend of rock, funk and hip hop.	VBM 067 Charity Empressa The Skin of Whippets (CD/EP) $6US *REDUCED!* Originally a side project for Eric Campuzano (CUSH, The Lassie Foundation), Charity Empressa features a revolving cast of characters. The music includes drones and lush soundscapes.	VBM 066 Menomena & Societá Anonima Scissors & Blue Series #2 (CD) $8US Volume two in the six-CD series of co-releases with The Cut and Paste Collective. Menomena features a spacey, psychedelic, layered, prog-rock sound, while Societá Anonima uses an urgent, postpunk approach to their sound.
VBM 065 Unsigned Band Compilation #4 Strength In Numbers (CD) $7US The fourth installment in our Unsigned Band series features a strong compilation of 20 new songs by 20 new bands.	VBM 064 Ghoti Hook (CD) $8US Ghoti Hook delivers six blistering rock tunes on this new EP. Fans of the band's past work will be surprised at the straight-ahead rock 'n' roll ferocity of this new release. Recommended if you like The Cult, TSOL, or Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.	VBM 063 Francis & Lackthereof Scissors & Blue Series #1 (CD) $8US Volume one in a series of six co-releases with The Cut & Paste Collective. Francis combines elements of soul, R&B, hip-hop and rock to achieve a unique sound that runs the gamut from the Beastie Boys to The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion to Portishead. Lackthereof mixes traditional rock instrumentation with loops and studio tricks to create an infectious twist on electronic pop.	VBM 062 Suffering & The Hideous Thieves Real Panic Formed (CD) $11US Re-release of the incredible debut CD featuring Jeff Suffering of 90lb Wuss / Raft of Dead Monkeys, and help from members of the Prom, Red Stars Theory and Velour 100. The Seattle Stranger has compared the album to Nick Cave, Spiritualized, and Fireside. The album is dark and soul searching just the way you like it. The re-release features a bonus track not included on the original release and new artwork.
VBM 061 MAP Eastern Skies, Western Eyes EP (CD) $7US Map delivers a follow up EP that is sure to win new fans and more than please the old ones. These 5 songs were produced by J. Martin and showcase the the band's smooth pop sensibilities, ala The Smiths, Red House Painters, The Autumns, etc.	VBM 060 The Colemans (CD) $5US *REDUCED!* Girl-fronted new wave trash rock, complete with keyboards and pop hooks. Features former members of Phaedo.	VBM 058 Stavesacre/Denison Marrs Split EP (CD) $6.99US 3 new songs from each band. The new Stavesacre songs were produced by Clif Norell. Clif is most notable for his work with REM, The Pixies, Rollins, Faith No More, Mansun, Jeff Buckley, etc. The Dension Marrs songs are also top notch; this EP should gain them a lot of new fans. The cover art is a painting by Jose Cuello. Limited edition release.	VBM 057 S.S. BountyHunter Serpents for Eggs (CD) $11US The long awaited full length is here! Crazy 70's rock, indie rock, surf, electronic, ultra violent music. Super nice artwork along with truly creative music.
VBM 055 Sal Paradise For You and Before You (CD) $11US 17 tracks of acoustic-based, melancholy dreams. Insightful lyrics with subtle songs and textures. Liner notes contain an explanation of each track.	VBM 054 The Gold Love Is A Science (CD/EP) $5US This EP is a co-release with our friends at Floodgate Records. The Gold craft beautiful melodies, heartfelt vocals, and spritual lyrics. The band plays live almost nonstop, so check them out on tour. For fans of Coldplay, Travis, Supersect, etc.	VBM 053 Unsigned Band Compilation #3 Scene But Not Herd (CD) $7US A bucket full of fresh unsigned bands that should be.	VBM 052 Velvet Blue Music Black & Blue Compilation (CD) $7US Featuring new songs from The Colemans, Pony Express, Bon Voyage, Sal Paradise, Phaedo, The Calicoes, In a Lonely Place, LN + lots of others.
VBM 051 LN Imaginary Cars (CD/EP) $7US More haunting, melancholy music from this Ohio band. Great sounding stuff.	VBM 050 Denison Marrs Send Me an Angel (7" Vinyl) $4.50US Two new songs from the Florida hometown heroes. Features a cover of the '80's pop classic by the band Real Life.	VBM 049 Reverse Between the Yellow and Blue (2 x 7" Vinyl) $6US Awesome, edgy pop from North Carolina, sounds a little like The Replacements, The Pixies and Luxury all rolled into one band. This double 7-inch features one blue disc and one yellow disc.	VBM 048 Map Teaching Turtles to Fly (CD/EP) $9US The band's debut CD of quietly affecting pop songs. The band features members of Spain and SF 59. Produced by J. Martin.
VBM 047 The Calicoes Custom Acceleration (CD) $11US The long-awaited full length album from The Calicoes full of pure Texas psychobilly. Produced by Gene Eugene, Bob Moon, Frank Lenz, and Dennis Danell. 10 songs of the real thing.	VBM 045 Pony Express Monkey Hearts (CD/EP) $9US Six new songs from Cloud, Martin, and Mitchell. Somber pop songs with a warm feeling.	VBM 044 LN Plum Brook (CD) $9US New lush sounds from Ohio's LN. Highly recommended for fans of dream pop.	VBM 043 Starflyer 59 Everybody Makes Mistakes (LP) $16US Ultra-rare 12" vinyl version of the SF 59 release. Includes lyric sheet and bonus 7" not available with the CD version.
VBM 042 In A Lonely Place Unit 731 (CD) $11US Dark electronics with sparse guitars. For fans of early Factory Records releases. Great packaging. This is a co-release with Burnt Toast Vinyl.	VBM 041 Phaedo Landscapes (CD/EP) $6US Crazy animal rock from Canada. Recommended for fans of The Locust, Frodus, etc.	VBM 039 Jetenderpaul The Woolen Spires (CD) $11US The long-awaited second full-length release. 17 tracks of critically acclaimed indie pop/rock. This is a co-release with Burnt Toast Vinyl and Vainglorious Home Recordings.	VBM 038 Pep Squad Angela Jones (7" Vinyl) $4.50US Guitar-driven pop music. For fans of The Pixies. Pressed on clear blue vinyl.
VBM 037 Battered Fish Modern (CD) $8US *REDUCED!* The award-winning US debut of this great band from Australia. Guitar-driven pop songs and emotional lyrics.	VBM 036 Denison Witmer River Bends (CD/EP) $9US Acoustic-based melancholy songs. For fans of Red House Painters, Nick Drake, Pedro the Lion, etc.	VBM 034 Velvet Blue Music Unsigned Band Compilation (CD) $8US The first in a series of compilations featuring some of the best (at the time) unsigned bands around.	VBM 033 The Calicoes Psychos In Love (7" Vinyl) $4.50US Three previously unreleased gritty psychobilly tunes.
VBM 032 The Lassie Foundation Dive Bomber (CD/EP) $9US Dreamy, lilting vocals over dense, layered guitars. Contains three live songs and two studio cuts. Includes the song "El Rey" as heard on the wedding episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.	VBM 031 Upside Down Room Let's Go for A Ride (7" Vinyl) $3.50US Three previously unreleased songs done in the UDR old-school biker rock style.	VBM 030 Velvet Blue Music Nashville Revolt Sampler (CD) $8US 13 great songs by VBM bands and others, many of which are not available elsewhere.	VBM 029 Fine China Rialto Bridge (CD/EP) $8US A re-release of the long-out-of-print mini masterpiece from Fine China. Contains four songs not available elsewhere, including the Joy Electric remix of "I'm Sorry."
VBM 027 Dear Ephesus/Lugsole Split (7" Vinyl) $4.50US Intense, emotional rock from two influential bands.	VBM 024 Jetenderpaul Don't Look Down (CD/EP) $6US Superb, home-recorded indie rock. Recommended for fans of the Elephant 6 Collective and classic British invasion pop.	VBM 021 Pony Express The Eastwood Dive (CD) $11US Pony X features members of SF 59, Joy Electric and In A Lonely Place. This is the debut full-length of lo-fi masterpieces.	VBM 015 Bloomsday Bloomsday EP (CD) $6US A VBM classic. An absolute must-have release for all serious music lovers.
VBM 012 The Crocodiles Black Tar (7" Vinyl) $3.50US This mysterious band released this one 7" of authentic rockabilly music.	VBM 006 Jupiter James Called As Paul (CD) $6US Black Sabbath meets The Smiths on this early VBM release.

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