• So far, we have raised $6,250 through our JAPAN RELIEF packages! Mike has been working with YOKO UTSUMI to figure out where to send the money. A check should be sent out by next week!
• DAN ANDRIANO IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM (Dan Andriano of ALKALINE TRIO)’s “Hurricane Season” CD/LP due August 9th!!! Follow Dan on Facebook and Twitter.
• DAN POTTHAST of MU330 and members of SLOW GHERKIN have formed a new ska band called DAN P AND THE BRICKS! The band just wrapped up a recording session produced by CHRIS MURRAY. No ska punk. Just ska! Release date TBA.
• THE SAINTE CATHERINES “Dead Dogs” 7” has been delivered! It is a total pressing of 400 records, 200 on clear gold, 200 on black. This is a one time only pressing, so don’t miss out! Special deal TBA.
• SPRAYNARD needs your help on tour! If you can help them find shows in Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, Sacramento, CA and somewhere else in California, please get in touch with the band here: spraynardpa@gmail.com. View the full list of tour dates HERE.
• The fine folks at Jaded in Chicago just posted an interview with our very own MIKE PARK. Check it out HERE.

Thank you friends!

Dearest friends,
I know many of you have already donated money and time to the sad situation in Japan. We would like to do our part and help raise more money for our brothers and sisters. I first went to Japan in 1997 to produce a band called POTSHOT. Since then, I’ve been back 12 times and Japan has always been a wonderful and welcoming place. I’ve met some of the most genuine people and have made life long friends that have and continue to impact my life tremendously. We have released albums from POTSHOT, NICOTINE, COQUETTISH, SOFTBALL, AKIAKANE, POLYSICS, and AHIRO. I’ve spoken to many of the bands from Japan and am happy to know everyone is safe and though the situation is disheartening, the common message is that their spirit and determination to overcome adversity is extremely strong. I really hope we can raise over $10,000 for the people in Japan.
Here are a couple donation packages we have:

JAPAN RELIEF PACKAGE #1-$40
You receive the following:
ASIAN MAN RECORDS T-SHIRT
THE METHADONES-S/T CD
ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD-CAN’T MAINTAIN CD
SMOKING POPES-GET FIRED CD
MATT SKIBA-DEMOS CD
SUNDOWNER-WE CHASE THE WAVES CD
OPIONEERS!!!-NEON CREEPS CD
BOMB THE MUSICINDUSTRY-SCRAMBLES CD
THE WILD-SET OURSELVES FREE CD

This would normally cost $76. Not only are you getting a great deal, but every penny will go towards a charity of your choice. Here’s a paypal link to donate directly.

I am also selling the following test presses for charity.

SMOKING POPES-ITS BEEN A LONG DAY
SMOKING POPES-GET FIRED
SMOKING POPES-THIS IS ONLY A TEST
CLASSICS OF LOVE-WALKING IN SHADOWS
THE QUEERS-BACK TO THE BASEMENT
THE QUEERS-DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT
THE RIPTIES-TALES FROM PLANET EARTH
ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD-CAN’T MAINTAIN
THE WILD-SET OURSELVES FREE
ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD-PEOPLE WHO EAT PEOPLE
ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD-CANDY, CIGARETTES, ETC..
ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD-ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME
THE APERS-YOU ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS THE TABLE
LEMURIA-GET BETTER
KEPI-LIFE SENTENCE
KEVIN SECONDS-GOOD LUCK BUTTONS
KEVIN SECONDS-RISE UP INSOMNIACS
THE SLACKERS-AFTERNOON IN DUB
MU330-CHUMPS ON PARADE
MU330-PRESS
POTSHOT-A GO GO
MONKEY-LOST AT SEA
THE MUGWUMPS-AT POP SPEED
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY-SCRAMBLES
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY-GET WARMER
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY-GOODBYE COOL WORLD
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY-ALBUM MINUS BAND
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY-TO LEAVE OR DIE IN LONG ISLAND
THE HOT TODDIES-GET YOUR HEART ON
LAURA STEVENSON AND THE CANS-A RECORD

if you could donate $100 per test press, that would be great. Just list what test press you are getting in the paypal notes section.

After we compile all the donation money, I would like to put a vote to which organization we should donate the money to. I hope this finds you well and I have always appreciated the kindness that exudes from the asian man extended family of friends.

Let’s do what we can to help others always.
peace, mike park

BUY THE PACKAGES AND DONATE HERE.