DSR 046

Following up last years' demo cassette here is the first vinyl release from Minneapolis' Shatter.

4 hard hitting punk blasts for 2025.

"During the 90s, Minneapolis was an international hub of hardcore punk, crust, and DIY culture thanks to many hardworking entities and individuals within the city. Shatter is a band that comes from the seeds that were planted during that time. Musically it’s difficult to pin down- the soaring guitar leads and complex melodies are of a style often heard in Japanese hardcore punk, but that is combined with a 90s Euro squatter crust sound almost like Mushroom Attack or Fleas and Lice. Many punks these days want to hear music that’s easily definable and has clear reference points - this is not that! Bretton’s scorching vocals do not defy her angry lyrics, which focus on injustices everywhere and personal responsibility to deal with all the bullshit thrust upon us. As a whole package, this is a beautiful heartfelt band that, at times, feels from a past iteration of what DIY punk culture is - carving out a world based on passion and cooperation- outside the culture industry of social media. You may not strap the shoelace on and fist pump with complete abandon to this the same way you would other stuff, but if you care to really listen to some crusty hardcore with depth, this is for you." - Joe B

Packaged in a fold-out cover with a color 18"x24" tour poster.

This record will be out for the East Coast US Tour 2025:

Friday Feb 28 – Milwaukee, WI
Saturday Mar 1 – Detroit, MI
Sunday Mar 2 – Columbus, OH
Monday Mar 3 – Philly, PA
Tuesday Mar 4 – NYC
Wednesday Mar 5 - Richmond, VA
Thursday Mar 6 – Pittsburgh, PA
Friday Mar 7 – Cleveland, OH
Saturday Mar 8 – Chicago, IL

https://desolaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/shatter-deny-the-future