Sumlin

@sumlin.bsky.social

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Wrong Speed Records. Retired electric guitarist.

The most talked about new act since Kurt Cobain did some interior decorating with a gun an' 'is brain. Already the corporate whores of the mu-sick biz are on their backs with their legs wide open, praying for Colon to show them just how dangerous music can be. Like a one-hand grenade going off in a convent. No-one's heard anything like this before. But by Christ, it's loud an' it's dangerous. See them tonight at the Dublin Castle, three pound fifty on the door, or three pounds concessions. Which is the only concession Colon will ever make, because they would rather die than compromise. [slight pause] SD Everything you know is wrong, because Colon are here. Give it up for Colon with "Kick - In - The - Sun".
Tomorrow is not only Bandcamp Friday but it’s officially IRKED TAKEOVER DAY. To celebrate the release of their debut album “The Grievance”, Irked are in charge from 8am tomorrow*. Got a complaint? Speak to Irked. Joe and I are on the yacht. (*Don’t worry, they’ve left Joe in charge of mail order) We’ll take this last chance to remind you that “The Grievance” officially OUT tomorrow on yellow or transparent coke bottle green vinyl, COMPACT DISC and DL. You’ll find it in all good shops and on all the usual streaming platforms. You can also order your copy direct from us via Bandcamp where we will pay no fees tomorrow – a blessed godsend when you’re as bad with money as we are. Stream it if you need confirmation before getting your wallet out, that’s fine, we’re not offended. Not only that but “EP2” by NO PEELING is officially OUT too! This one’s a split release with the fine humans of Feel It Records over in the USA. We’ve nearly sold out of our allocation of seven inches so don’t hang about! That one is in shops and on streaming whatsits tomorrow too. And if that wasn’t enough, the main news is that “Mistrust Your Nation” the new (and absolutely accurately-named) album from Notts ragers BLIND EYE can be pre-ordered too on limited LP or DL. Official release date in shops is June 5th but the vinyl is currently on a lorry somewhere between Germany and WSHQ so you know how we do things – you won’t be waiting if you get your order in so fill your basket. See you Saturday if the label survives (hands keys to Irked). WSHQ X
Piles of rubbish guitar pedals, each scheming to bring a performance crashing to a halt with electrical treachery and sonic disappointment. Which will it be? Come see Kogumaza in Nottingham at the Old Bus Depot on Weds with Earthball to find out.
Earthball Kogumaza Either/Or Nottingham Old Bus Depot April 22
RESTOCKKKKKKK!!! Its the most utterly miserable time of the year for the label: THE STOCK TAKE. A once-a-year opportunity to reflect on our life choices. And to again ponder the existence of a Vinyl Bermuda Triangle somewhere between WSHQ and the distribution warehouse. Anyway - we've restocked a few things previously thought to have sold out. Head to Bandcamp to pick up: DRMCNT - "Rx Bounces" - early WSR classic of minimal psychedelic dancefloor bangers. Sold out years ago but 6 copies turned up at the distributor. £12! BLIND EYE - "Decomposed" - new BE is soon upon us but the last 5 copies of the first LP are back with us and are £14 each! THE REBEL - "Remember Your Failure..." - the Jurassic Park-style theme ride into the brainlands of Ben Wallers is back with us and a mere 12 quid! Recent releases by KLING KLANG and HARESS are down to single digits. Pounce now, avoid tears later! See BIG BREAK on tour? Best band in the land you say? CORRECT. The "Angels Piss" LP and "Exile On Exchange St" 7" are both pennies and you can save even more cash by picking up both in our special 20 quid deal. We're stupid! We laugh at money! The classic "Optimistic Sizing" by OBJECTIONS came in 2 vinyl colours. We've just retrieved a handful of the purpley pink flavour if you missed out on this first time round! Lastly, the NAVIGATOR compilation "Flame Is Slow" sold much quicker than the title suggests. We've been out of stock for months but we've clawed back 6 copies from the warehouse. Don't hang about! Plus there's new releases from IRKED, NO PEELING and those youngsters HEY COLOSSUS. Fill yr basket! Exclamation mark!!! Edwin R Stevens is in London tonight, Haress are in Brighton and its the Irked album release in Newcastle tomorrow. Phew. WSHQ X #wrongspeedrecords #anticapitalismthroughstupidity
Tweet from dril (man leans into doorway of WTC bathroom) "Hey you gotta finish up in there. 9/11 is happening" "Alright. Just a sec"
A control panel on an electric guitar (built in Italy in 1962) that appears marginally more complicated to operate than diffusing a bomb. Has a handy "OFF" switch.
My cat Mingus (lounging on my bed) looks into the camera with a facial expression that confirms that he really couldn't be in a place where he gives less of a shit about a bunch of old men arguing about music no one cares about anyway (in the grand scheme of things for an 8 year old cat). Mingus' favourite bands are: The Cramps, Country Teasers and The Gories. He enjoys: leftovers, napping, murder. He dislikes: Brenda next door. He is perfect.