Family Garden – Dreams Beyond Control SM066 “It was in the crumbling, labyrinthine depths of Philadelphia-a city steeped in the whispers of forgotten centuries and the weight of unspoken horrors-that I first heard the name Family Garden. This blasphemous triad, composed of three figures who seemed less like men and more like vessels for some […]

Out Now: Fugue State – In The Lurch SM070 Western Massachusetts has a new face of weirdo punk in the likes of Fugue State, who are slated to release their debut LP “In The Lurch” in the spring of 2025 with support from Philadelphia label Strange Mono. Originating in 2022 as a solo project of […]

Actual Pearls – Circle Dance (SM043) We have been waiting a long time to be able to bring this Actual Pearls album to you all. We are so excited to be able to share it today finally. Circle Dance by Actual Pearls Actual Pearls is a tumbling mass of small bytes and bits, pattern upon […]

Out Now: Spesimin – S/T (SM065) Spesimin is a Philadelphia-based Metal band. Blending monstrous riffs and horrific imagery, they concoct a sprawling realm that viscerally explores moral ills and the macabre mysteries of the mind. Equally heavy and infectious, Spesimin provides the cathartic soundtrack necessary for our uncompromising modern hellscape. Spesimin came into being in […]

Snow Caps is the musical project of Philadelphia songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Keller (they/he/she). Andrew’s deeply personal lyrics and bizarre, beautiful melodies combine to create music that transcends genre. Writing songs is a tenet of Andrew’s daily life that has helped them learn more about themself: they consider Snow Caps “diary music.” A friend once […]

Concrete Caveman – War Behind Glass (SM067) CONCRETE CAVEMAN RETURNS WITH THEIR FOLLOW UP EP “WAR BEHIND GLASS” OFFERING FIVE NEW SKULL SMASHING, BONE CRUNCHING, RABID SONGS SURE TO LOWER YOUR IQ AND MAKE YOU DRAG YOUR KNUCKLES ON THE PAVEMENT. NEANDERTHAL WITH A GUN:DEEP UNDERGROUND AT AN  UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, NOT FAR FROM WHERE YOU […]

Halloween Horror Movie Hotlist We know nothing is scarier than looking at your phone right now BUT For this most delightfully ghastly season, we posed a wicked little question to our favorite fiends—I mean, bands: ‘What is the one horror film that every unsuspecting mortal simply must witness?’ The answers, my dear unfortunate souls, have […]

Out Now: Assisted Living – Is Coming (SM061) As the deluge of bandcamp Friday begins we here @strange_mono , in collaboration with our trusted friends @blightrecords, present: ASSISTED LIVING – IS COMING @asstdlvng is available now on the beautiful cassettes you so desperately need, coming soon on COMPACT DISC! At some point alternative music started parodying itself/ But, for […]

Out Now: Webb Chapel – World Cup (SM052) Webb Chapel operates on impulse, chance, and what sounds right. Since 2022’s Moverama, the project’s freewheeling approach to tape recording has yielded an enigmatic collection of raw art rock and guitar pop unattached to any one specific sound or idea. Thus far, primary songwriter Zack Claxton has […]

On September 6, Philadelphia-based band Webb Chapel will release their anticipated new album, World Cup via Strange Mono Records (pre-order).   Formed in 2021 Strange Mono is a charity record label and distro based in Philadelphia, PA. Specializing in limited edition releases, all the proceeds from tapes, and 100% of downloads, go directly to the artists choice of benefit. Webb Chapel has picked […]

Out Now: Diuretic – Zero Days Without Incident (SM053) Strange Mono is proud to announce the release of Diuretic – Zero Days Without Incident. The bands first ever 7″ packs a real punch! Diuretic is taking Grindcore to a new level, with unapologetic grit and tongue-in-cheek gore. This Philly four-piece combines an aural attack with […]

Out Now: Jonathan Patrick – Cascade Moon (SM057) Jonathan, an experimental guitarist from Eugene, Oregon, describes his style as “founded in the navigation of impermanence”. Comparisons can be made to the 60’s and 70’s American Primitive movement out of California, yet Jon’s work is a singular and unique take on the genre. Embracing the freedom […]

Out Now: Bungler – Glen Providence (SM056) We are so excited to announce the release of the newest album from Bungler! Check out these gorgeous marbled cassettes! “I made Glen Providence over the course of roughly one year. Some songs are over a decade old and I took some time to retweak them and make […]

Truculent – Caviling The Facts! And Other Mechanisms Of Oppression (SM055) Strange Mono is announcing the release of Truculent “Caviling The Facts! And other mechanisms of oppression”.  Blending melodic rhythmic guitar compositions with field recordings and found sounds, Truculent creates atmospheric soundscapes that Intertwine personal reflection with a universal message of resilience and introspection. Central […]

Terror Revolucionário – Mr. Crack (SM053) Terror Revolucionário formed in February 1999, in the city of Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil. “In the first half of 2011, we entered Estúdio Órbis, in Taguatinga/DF – Brazil, to record the next album with the title Mr. Crack. The album was only released in 2014. It had been 5 […]

Out Now: Straight On View – Gotta Step Up (Demo ’24) SM056 Straight On View’s journey began with a shared passion for hardcore punk. Guitarist Jim reminisces, “Sometimes I get into certain moods with music and always go back to stuff I’ve loved over the years. I was listening to a lot of NYHC and […]

Sandcastle – Heaven Creator The Flower On A Woman (SM050) Strange Mono is thrilled to announce the long-awaited release of Sandcastle’s ethereal 2019 album, “Heaven Creator The Flower On A Woman,” now available for the first time in physical format. This captivating album unveils the enigmatic bond between songwriter Sam Kassel and his trusted collaborator […]

False Tracks – Hymn For Terror (sm041) Jayme Guokas, Mike Hammel, Greg Pavlovcak, and Jamie Wilson formed False Tracks in 2016 and have released a handful of EP’s since their start. Seasoned veterans of the Philly and DC indie pop/punk scenes, they’ve each been members of The Ropers, Lilys, The Snow Fairies, Pink Skull, Royal […]

Out Now: MARKING & PLATING – Zéro Vague (SM048) MARKING & PLATING is a Lo-Fi French No Wave project created by two library workers trapped in Texas. The band consists of Austin scene veteran Harold Whit Williams (Cotton Mather, Daily Worker) and poet/translator Michael Perret. On this debut Marking & Plating showcase a variety of […]

2023 was tough. I’m not sure what to say there has been a lot of tragedy and heartbreak. A lot of people are struggling just to get by and it’s easier than ever to feel insignificant. With every release we aim to bring positivity and fulfillment to our listeners and artists alike. We know that […]