Out Now: Be Nothing- Be All The Nothing You Can Be (SM045) Strange Mono is announcing the release of Be Nothing’s second full length album “Be All The Nothing You Can Be” available September 15. This follow up to the trio’s 2020 Self Titled Album offers more of their signature riff heavy, sarcastic punk. Be […]

Out Now: Sutras – D​ā​na (SM044) Strange Mono is announcing the release of Dāna by DC based solo instrumentalist Sutras. Available September 1st. Proceeds are being donated to Bread For The City a mutual aid organization providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for residents of […]

Sandcastle – Wild Legend LP (SM034) Strange Mono is announcing the reissue of Sandcastle’s defining  2012 album Wild Legend available for the first time on Vinyl and streaming platforms. Sandcastle has been a staple in the underground circle for over a decade. Defined by his clever lyricism, distinct vocal style, catchy melodies, and relentlessly addictive […]

VA – Bail Fund Benefit C60 (SM038) We are excited to announce the release of this massive collaborative effort with some of the most interesting experimental musicians Philadelphia has to offer. The seventeen tracks that make up this C60 showcase the impressive scope and fluidity of the modern experimental scene and the broad range of […]

Big Burly – Tumors (SM014) Tumors by Big Burly Philadelphia’s Big Burly is releasing their debut 7” with Strange Mono on July 18. Big Burly, described as “Powerviolence Jesus Lizard”, is the long awaited side project from members of Spesimin, The Company Corvette, and Programmed Hatred. Big Burly’s signature sound puts bassists Jess Kramer and […]

Various – Strange Mono Benefit For Prevention Point (SM031) Benefit For Prevention Point by Strange Mono Strange Mono is announcing our Benefit For Prevention Point 7”. This compilation features six of Philly’s best Punk / Hardcore bands and marks the first vinyl release for Strange Mono. All proceeds are being donated to Prevention Point, a […]

Truculent – A Workers Guide To Transfiguration (SM035) Truculent is the moniker for Philadelphia guitarist Dan Timlin. Since 2016 Truculent has developed his sound by blending melodic rhythmic guitar compositions with field recordings and found sounds to create atmospheric soundscapes. Truculent began as a therapeutic exercise to connect thoughts and trauma with positivity through music. […]

Fugue State – Subtlety’s Dead EP (SM036) Fugue State is a solo project of Western Massachusetts multi-instrumentalist & producer Shane Bruno (Bridge of Flowers, et al), who wrote and recorded the songs that comprise “Subtlety’s Dead” in relative isolation between 2020 and 2022 in his home studio. Fugue State takes everything we love about bands […]

Ixian – Collective Indiscipline (SM033) Strange Mono is announcing the release of  Ixian’s “Collective Indiscipline” available May 16. From Athens GA Daniel Shroyer has been consistently delivering intense and inspired Black Metal as Ixian since their debut “Many Machines” in 2019. Honing in on what makes the genre special, Daniel deftly crafts his songs with […]

Ruah – Ruwa (SM030) Ruah‘s first full length album “Ruwa” sees producer/songwriter Benjamin Schurr laying the groundwork for the project utilizing various types of analog, warm guttural distortions against hypnotic mantras, speaker rattling bass synths, post-industrial rhythms, ethereal pads and ancient acoustic instruments.  “Lyrically I wanted to focus on the power of belief and devotion […]

Idiot Mambo – Flamingo In Limbo (SM029) Strange Mono is announcing the release of Philly duo Idiot Mambo’s debut album “Flamingo In Limbo”. Married couple Benji Davis and Leah G. have been creating music together for the last few years usually resulting in one or two songs every few months. “All of the material was […]

Clang Quartet – A Slow Death For The Peacemaker (SM0NR2) Strange Mono, in collaboration with No Rent Records, are announcing the release of Clang Quartet’s new full length album A Slow Death For The Peacemaker. Clang Quartet is the musical project of Scotty Irving (drummer for Spirit Of Hamlet, Geezer Lake, Eugene Chadbourne, and others) […]

Webb Chapel – SPEEDING (SM032) Strange Mono is announcing the release of Webb Chapel‘s new album SPEEDING.  Webb Chapel’s second outing with Strange Mono delivers another hefty dose of psychedelic pop songs. Primary songwriter Zack Claxton  took a new approach to creating SPEEDING adding new layers of emotional urgency to Zack’s music. Comprised of new […]

yea fuckin no – Everyone’s Favourite Mistake Everyone’s Favourite Mistake was recorded October 2022 by Sunday Rathskeller and Dominic James. It deals with borderline personality disorder, isolation, self hatred, and perseverance. I was born a mistake and am considered to be a mistake by many, hence the title.Shout outs to Patrick, Trinity, Mark, and Claire, […]

Jonathan Patrick – Open Heart EP Strange Mono is announcing the release of Jonathan Patrick’s “Open Heart”. Playing with various punk and garage rock bands over the years, this EP is Jon’s first outing with his solo guitar work. “Open Heart” showcases a genuine, natural, melodic intuition that is rare in today’s musical landscape.  Jonathan, […]

Thecla – My Sojourn Among The Torturers Strange Mono is announcing the debut release from apocalyptic Death Metal band Thecla.My Sojourn Among The Torturers is a viscous aural tribute to author Gene Wolfe whose influential goth epic The Book Of The New Sun helped spawn the “Dying Earth” sub-genre of Science Fiction. Drawing inspiration from […]

Grey Windowpane – “Ice The World” Across the Atlantic in Brighton, UK Grey Windowpane is forging something special. A stalwart contributor to the avant-garde Ma Turner (AKA Brown / Mazozma) has been delivering innovative compositional sound-work for over two decades. As the founding member of Kentucky’s noise rock terrorists Warmer Milks (whom he toured the […]

Sandcastle – Kisses For Witches Strange Mono is announcing the reissue of Sandcastle’s 2013 freak folk master work Kisses For Witches. Sandcastle has been a staple in the underground circle for over a decade. Defined by his clever lyricism, distinct vocal style, and relentlessly catchy melodies. Sandcastle is the moniker for songwriter Sam Kassel, who […]

The Best Band Named After A Bodega. Period. BEER BREAKFAST DUNGENESS CRAB From the icy depths of West Philadelphia comes the chaotic punk of Beer Breakfast Dungeness Crab. Strange Mono is announcing the release of the band’s second album and first physical release. Taking their name from the famous West Philly bodega that served as […]

Torschlusspanik – Intersexual Healing Tennessee’s experimental artist Torschlusspanik delivers an astonishing album of cathartic and vulnerable compositions. Strange Mono, in collaboration with fellow Philly label No Rent Records, is releasing Intersexual Healing as a deluxe double cassette on December 13th, 2022. We see this album as a vital proclamation to the world, casting light onto […]