Welcome To The Family: The Bands Of Mock Records

We are so honored to work with these amazing friends and musicians. We’re all in it together and we’re all here to bring you the noise.

Welcome to the family…

Bloody Holiday…Where it all began…

One day my friend Erik sent me some new music from his new project Bloody Holiday. I took a listen and couldn’t stop. I had their music on repeat all day and couldn’t get them out of my head. I even tried out to drum for them (unsuccessfully) because I was a huge fan. I knew I wanted to help this band out as much as I could. So what did I think? “Hell, I’ll raise money to press their record!” What was my immediate second thought? “Hell I’ll just start a music label. LA needs to hear new music from the underground.”

So here we are. Mock Records.  All because of this one band, fronted by the amazing “Franco”. Who is also an insanely talented producer. They mix everything from punk to lo-fi indie ala Deerhunter so what could be better?

Bloody Holiday are taking a bit of a break and Erik Lake may be our Co-Founder, but rest assured we have something cooking for you soon. 

MUTATIONS

Mutations are everything we love about punk. They’re loud, they’re messy but most of all, they’re authentic. Each of the three members bring something unique to the table and it’s not just the shared vocal duties. Between the Entwhistle basslines, jangling guitars, rapid-fire drum beats and chant like vocals, Mutations conjure a nice mix between 60’s punks The Monks and a modern age fury. 

“Mutations cuts right to the chase, doing garage rock fast and dirty with a flair for fuzzbox vocals and a strict allegiance to the time-honored tenets of three-chord rock. Call it basic if you want, but this no-frills auditory attack style is a garage staple, and these guys are happy to keep tradition going.”- LA Weekly

Link: http://www.facebook.com/mutationsss

CAB 20

Cab 20 aren’t just taking from the book of rock and roll, they’re the authors of the new edition. Like their influences The Raconteurs, these guys not only know how to write a powerful rock song but single handedly give the audience what they want, an amazing f***ing show.

“The band achieves its big rock sound via distorted guitars with more fuzz then a juicy Georgia peach, that are joined by ‘The White Stripe’ styled sharp, hard-edged, pounding drum beats that are topped off with banging lead vocals.”- CWsPlace.com

Link: http://cab20.bandcamp.com/album/cactus-ep

HARLOWE AND THE GREAT NORTH WOODS

Harlowe and the Great North Woods are more than just a “folk band”, they are the epitome of what music was and what music should be. Using mainly tradional instruments, these 4 Portlanders create music so beautiful and dense, you can feel it’s pressence when they begin to play. Harmonies, violin, organs, keys, these guys are the up and coming  back porch Arcade Fire.

“Much is to be said about their recordings, but honestly, our words can’t really describe their lush and vibrant sound. You need to go and listen for yourself. “- Boy Meets Music

Link: http://harloweandthegreatnorthwoods.com/music/

THE SPYRALS

This trio from San Francisco take the flowers from your hair and throw them in the gutter. Bringing forth the essence of their Bay Area home, the Spyrals create a dark and hazy wall of sound mixed with a psychedelic atmosphere that lands itself somewhere between My Bloody Valentine and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

“Elliot Kiger, Brandon Wurtz, and Jeff Lewis make a sound that takes the spirit of Roky Erickson and adds just enough Ian McCulloch to keep it from sounding dated. It’s hypnotic but can get you moving.”- The Bay Bridged

Link: thespyrals.bandcamp.com

OLENTANGY JOHN

The thing that makes John so great is not neccessarily his  amazing vocals, traditional music or songwriting, but how all three blend perfectly together to make something beautiful and honest. John is a storyteller and he’s here to tell you the truth with the simple use of a banjo or guitar.

“Fusing clawhammer banjo with original folk lyrics, Olentangy John music is deeply infused with the roots of Appalachian music, but completely contemporary at the same time. He’s figured out that the best part of old-time songs is their humble simplicity and their deep emotion.”- Victory Music

Link: http://trailerfire.com/olentangy.htm

HEXHAM HEADS

Hexham Heads fall somewhere between a wall of noise and complete insanity. The great thing about Hexham Heads that’s been lost in LA music, is that they are not afraid to freak out. This is our answer to Sonic Youth.

“I feel like I just entered a dark motel where several murders have recently taken place, and the killer is still on the loose. There is mystery and darkness in every corner as we, the listeners, try to find the murderer and save our desperate, despicable lives in the process.”- LA Music Blog