Hi Folks! I'm officially announcing the first Useless Plastic Compilation tape! There are 15 slots I'm trying to fill by March 28th. If you play in a band or have a solo project, feel free to e-mail me at xuselessplastictoysx@gmail.com. Rules: 1.) All genres welcome. 2.) Each band/project gets 5 minutes. 3.) I'm screening bands/projects for how actively they promote. Lazy bands/people will not take a time slot over folks that are working hard to get their music out there. 4.) When you send a song(s) over, please provide any/all contact information, so people can find your music. Again, the deadline is March 28th! Thanks =] <3 -Nolan/Useless Plastic Toys

Hi All, Long time, no post. Sometimes I forget the label has a blog. Anyways, I just wanted to make a quick post to reflect on 2019 and share some ideas on where the label will be going in 2020. First, I want to acknowledge all the folks who've supported the label throughout it's very short existence. Without your sharing, listens, or purchases, Useless Plastic Toys wouldn't be able to exist and it definitely wouldn't be as special. Thank you so much for the support! As for the bands I worked with, I want to give a special shout out to Josh who performs under the names Wild Heart & Restore, Brian/Simian Cyborg, and the lovely folks in Man The Manipulator. Being allowed to play a part in mixing/mastering the music or working on the artwork/design for their releases was a fun and rewarding experience that I hope will continue into 2020 with other Useless Plastic releases. Now no process is ever perfect in regard to art, let alone releasing it. 2020 I will defi...

August 2nd, 2019 https://jeromesdream.bandcamp.com Being a Jeromes Dream fan for many years now, if you would've told me they were going to get back together, record an album, and tour... I would've said you're crazy, but that would be so sick! As many of you know it happened! It's funny. When you think about it, it's rare to have certain sub-genre of sub-genre of sub-genre band come back to life and pull something like that off. Essentially what they did was throw the idea out and we the people spoke! Folks have supported the tour, new album, and give many the opportunity to see a great band that, whether you like to admit it or not, influenced so many to write music and bring joy to people's lives.  I was fortunate enough to catch their gig in Chicago thanks to a fellow JD nerd and close friend and it was a transformative experience. Yes, I understand it's a bit overdramatic to use such terminology, but that band blew my mind as an emotional...

That's right folks! I made a quick post of some old iwont shirts that I had printed when the project was active and many people reached out complimenting the project and wanted shirts. These are pre-order items and will only by up between today (May 28th) through June 11th. After that I'll need two weeks to get these printed. International buyers please get in touch for shipping quotes. xuselessplastictoysx@gmail.com Thanks for the kind words and support everyone!

May 27th, 2019 https://cruthedynamic.bandcamp.com/album/cuts  I'm always on the lookout at record stores and online for something that is new to me that'll expand my music library. While lurking on Detroit's very own YHS Records bandcamp page, I came across Cru The Dynamic and did just that!  Taken from the Cru The Dynamic Bandcamp Page: "Steve Bryant is a drummer and producer from Brooklyn, NY. Although trained in jazz performance, his production and p laying styles are deeply rooted in hip-hop & drum&bass. Touring drummer for Young & Sick, Eliot Lipp, Michna, Benzos, & several others. Music featured on HBO, CBS, & showtime. Called "the most versatile drummer in NYC" by Urb magazine. Signed to Young Heavy Souls records." Cuts  is an extraordinary addition to already extensive catalogue Steve Bryant has released under the moniker Cru The Dynamic. The influences range from footwork to jazz to drum&bass, bringin...

May 27th, 2019 https://suckblood.bandcamp.com/album/hate-preachers-bile-of-progress-demo My roots run deep in the realm of punk and as I get older the soft spot for this genre grows and grows. I miss the days of digging through the used bins at record stores, lurking for the oldies on soulseek/message boards, waiting to see what Havoc Records was going to re-issue next was, and trying to make the sickest playlist to skate to with limited mp3 space was my middle/high school existence. When I heard Hate Preachers for the first time, the little kid in me jumped out alien style and I instantly was taken back. Hate Preachers are a Los Angeles group absolutely killing with their UK82/80s Finnish HC style production and absolutely ruthless delivery.  Bile of Progress  is the band's 2nd release containing 4 songs that'll have you circle pitting in no time. The tape leaves you wanting more, which feels like the band is messing with you after you burn through all 4 songs ...

April 22, 2019 https://chasms.bandcamp.com/album/the-mirage I'm a huge fan of the Felte Records and I always find myself poking around their bandcamp looking for tunes that are a little out there and off the beaten path. Thankfully since Ritual Howls are residents of the mitten, Felte releases are readily available at local record stores. This allowed me to pick up Chasms -  The Mirage  and absolutely fall in love with this album. Initially, someone told me Chasms was like a modern day Cocteau Twins, so that got my attention right away. I'm a sucker for anything ethereal, so checking them out became a priority. I listened to a couple of cuts off  The Mirage  around the time it came out and dug them a lot. The haunting and melancholic vocals, scattered and desperate sounding guitar work, and catchy bass lines really sucked me into the dark world that is Chasms When I finally saw this album on the racks it was a no brainer, I put some other records ...