Funny / Not Funny Records

Pre-Order:The Demon Beat / Elephant Child split 7" + Wonder Records

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:00 -0500

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to present the Demon Beat / Elephant Child split 7”. Three tracks of heavy hitting, fuzzed out, garage rock and roll from two of the most entertaining acts on the Interstate 81 corridor of the Virginias. This is a record of firsts; it marks the Demon Beat’s welcome to the Funny / Not Funny family, it marks the debut vinyl release from Elephant Child, and it marks the first time these long time friends have been paired together on one release.

We have approved the test presses and it is time to launch the Pre-Order for F/NF 016! Limited to 300, each with hand screen printed covers, this release is a sure bet for any fan of 70’s garage rock or 90’s grunge. Pre-Order Here (comes with an instant download of the entire 7”)!

Would you like a preview? No problem, check out a track from each band below.

Full Track Listing:
   Side A - The Demon Beat
   1. Teenage Wasteland
   2. Change the Subject
   Side B - Elephant Child
   1. Under the Bridge pt. 2

The Demon Beat Tour Dates!

Thu Mar 08 2012 - Frostburg, MD @ Dante’s Bar
Fri Mar 09 2012 - Charlottesville, VA @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar *
Sat Mar 10 2012 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
Sun Mar 11 2012 - Raleigh, NC @ Slim’s Downtown
Mon Mar 12 2012 - Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger
Tue Mar 13 2012 - Knoxville, TN @ The Well
Thu Mar 15 2012 - Lexington, KY @ Al’s Bar
Fri Mar 16 2012 - Columbus, OH @ Carabar
Sat Mar 17 2012 - Huntington, WV @ V Club
Thu Mar 22 2012 - Harrisonburg, VA @ Blue Nile *
Fri Mar 23 2012 - Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street *
Sat Mar 24 2012 - Shepherdstown, WV @ Opera House Live *
Thu Mar 30 2012 - Charlestown, WV @ The Empty Glass
Fri Jun 15 2012 - Charlestown, WV @ Boulevard Tavern (FestivALL)

* w/ Elephant Child

Pre-Order: Naked Gods “No Jams” LP + Contest

Thanks to everyone who has already Pre-Ordered “No Jams”! We are still accepting Pre-Orders for Naked God’s “No Jams”. You have until the 21st, so hop on IT!

Wonder Records

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Wonder Records. Opened late last year, Wonder Records is a new/used record store in downtown Harrisonburg run by our good friend Elliott Downs. We have been stocking our releases at Wonder since day 1, but now we have begun a new partnership with our Pre-Orders. Wonder is set up to take Pre-Orders for our upcoming releases, it is a great way for local’s to Pre-Order, still get entered in any of our Pre-Order contests, still receive an instant download and save on shipping. Swing by to check out Wonder’s great selection and Pre-Order F/NF 015 or F/NF 016! Located at 29 West Water Street in downtown Harrisonburg.

Pre-Order: "No Jams" + Monthly Mixtape by Naked Gods

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:00 -0500

“No Jams” is Naked God’s debut release on Funny / Not Funny Records and showcases the band’s growth since their first LP four years prior. On this record you will find more hooks, shorter songs, and a succinct songwriting style, all aspects the title may hint at. Staying true to their roots the band still delivers the same mind melting guitar harmonies interwoven with beautiful melodies that makes up their characterizing sound. In short, these mountain men from North Carolina have put together 10 refined tracks of Appalachian rock pop gold.

The time has finally arrived! Funny / Not Funny Records is now accepting Pre-Orders for Naked God’s “No Jams”. Make sure to Pre-Order this limited to 200, must have, 12” before it’s gone. And why should you Pre-Order you might ask? Everyone who Pre-Orders the record will be entered into a contest where one lucky winner will receive the test press of this release!!

Pre Order Here.

Preview? You got it. Check out these two tracks off of “No Jams”:

Full Track Listing:

Teenage Colony (3:23)

Yoho (3:05)

Jeff October (3:11)

Hoods Up (4:59)

Shaq & Diane (4:25)

Psych White (3:29)

Soft Drugs (2:57)

Super Mozart (5:30)

Popsicle Swamp (3:11)

Waggin’ Well (version) (4:53)

Monthly Mixtape by the Naked Gods

This mix was compiled by Chris Hutelmeyer, Seth Sullivan, and Derek Wycoff. For Brian’s picks make sure and download the entire Beatles catalog off of itunes. And for Christian’s browse under Patti Smith. Expect an eclectic mix of JAMS for any occassion. Here we go:

Bruce Springsteen - Candys Room
I kind of think of this song as Springsteen’s new wave track. It is so tightly wound through the verses and then it just explodes when the chorus hits. The harmonies are great and the guitar sounds like a fucking airplane crash.
- Seth Sullivan

Felt - Rain of Crystal Spires
Each time I listen to this song I become less of a man, but in a good way.
- Chris Hutelmeyer

The dB’s - Neverland
One of those songs that makes me feel nostalgic for no reason at all. A snarling punk punch distilled through John Hughes flavored bubblegum. NC represent!
- Seth Sullivan

Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You
Cheese laden hooks over shit-disco.
- Derek Wycoff

Charanjit Singh - Raga Kalavati
1982? Are you joking? Get your head right.
- Derek Wycoff

The Olivia Tremor Control - Memories of Jaqueline 1906
This song is about the time that Phil Collins watched a man jump off a
bridge and pleasured himself.
- Chris Hutelmeyer

Robert Wyatt - Born Again Cretin
The counterculture’s creepy uncle doin’ some scattin’
- Derek Wycoff

D’Angelo - One Mo’ Gin
Are you seeking guidance & balance? Whip out that Patchouli incense and put on this slow burner while you make it happen.
- Derek Wycoff

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 4 + Invisible Hand Show!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:46:00 -0500

The Cinnamon Band: Welcome to our family!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to officially welcome The Cinnamon Band into our family with the announcement that we will be releasing their first 7” (F/NF 018). This Virginia-based guitar and drums duo consists ofJohn Harouff and Neil Campbell. I utilized the word “officially” above as the F/NF camp has always considered TCB a part of the family. These hometown heroes have been apart of countless local bands, too many to name. Some of our earliest memories of attending shows includes these two fine gentlemen on stage. So it goes without saying just how excited we are to have the pleasure of working with them on this project. More details on their release, and other releases that are on the way, soon! In the meantime get to know The Cinnamon Band as well by watching the video or visiting one the sites below:

The Cinnamon Band: Website || F/NF Profile || Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp

The Cinnamon Band - “I’m Asking You” from Will Renton on Vimeo.

Shows! Shows! Shows! Shows!

Make sure you do not miss this show going down tonight at the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar in Charlottesville, VA. Will be one of your last opportunities to catch the Invisible Hand for some time as Adam Smith will be off in New York taking part in a Film Scoring Workshop. Read more about it in this article posted by the C-VILLE.

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 3 + Shows!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:20:00 -0500

The Diamond Center: Welcome to our family!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to welcome The Diamond Center into our family with the announcement that we will be releasing their next 7” (F/NF 017). The very first interaction between F/NF and The Diamond Center proved to be a heartfelt beginning as the fact we were going to become great friends was undeniable. Ever since this band relocated to Richmond, VA, they have been accumulating fans and friends at an astonishing rate. After befriending our close friends over at the Magic Twig Community, The Diamond Center cruised on down the Mystic Fortress to record the two songs you will find on this upcoming 7”. This magical collective of kind folks currently consists of Lindsay Phillips, Tim Falen, Brandi Price, Kyle Harris, and sometimes with the help of Will Godwin. More details on their release, and other releases that are on the way, soon! In the meantime get to know The Diamond Center as well by watching the video or visiting one the sites below:

The Diamond Center: Website || F/NF Profile || Facebook || Twitter

The Diamond Center // Caraway from NervousRoomService on Vimeo.

Shows! Shows! Shows! Shows!

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 2 + Monthly Mixtape

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:29:00 -0500

photo by Chris Moore

Demon Beat: Welcome to our family!

Funny / Not Funny Records is excited to welcome the Demon Beat into our family with the announcement of F/NF 016 a split 7” with Harrisonburg’s own Elephant Child. The Demon Beat has not only been working hard out on the road and in the studio, they have also been building a scene in their hometown of Shepherdstown WV that proudly emphasizes community and family. Their friendship with Elephant Child quickly turned into a friendship with F/NF and we are thrilled to welcome them to the family. We will have more info about this release and others that are in the works, but in the meantime check out the monthly mixtape created by Adam and Tucker of the Demon Beat to get to know them a little better or by visiting one the sites below:

DemonBeat: Bandcamp || F/NF Profile || Facebook || Twitter

Track Information:

From Adam:

The Wipers - Is This Real (4 track version)
This band is pretty sweet. I chose the 4-track version so people would think I was cool.
The Bob Seger System - Ramblin Gamblin Man
I like this drum sound. Way better than Night Moves.
Gary Glitter - Rock and Roll Pt. 2
Shit is dope. Heard it on Jock Jams.
Quad City DJ’s - Space Jam
Shit is dope. Heard it on Space Jam.

From Tucker:

Sleepwalker - Dirty As Hell
A bunch of our friends started this band this year. Tyler’s voice is pretty insane on this one.
Yuck - Automatic
This is just one of those songs I cannot stop listening to. It’s so simple, but so perfect. Best thing this band has done in my opinion.
Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread
Way more relaxed than his earlier stuff, but I kind of like that about it. Definitely more melody driven and focused. Can’t wait to play with him next month!
JEFF the Brotherhood - Bummer
We were lucky enough to open for these guys back in August. They are cool dudes and put on one of the best (and loudest) live shows around. This record is pretty stellar, probably my favorite record the past year.

Holiday Sale: Two days left! 25 % off your entire purchase!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:10:17 -0500

F/NF December Holiday Sale

As the holidays are beginning to wind down and everyone is preparing to welcome in the new year, we wanted to send out one last reminder of our holiday sale. At the beginning of the month we decided to offer a month long discount code for our store. If you enter xmas2011 in the discount/coupon box when checking out you will receive 25% off your entire order, our largest sale to date! So… Extra holiday cash? Belated gifts? Cheap records? Only two days remain! Take advantage while you can!

Borrowed Beams of Light: Wishing You Well

Borrowed Beams of Light are full of merriment this season. Celebrating their music, each other, and most importantly YOU, their fans! In fact the Beams have put together a little video treat for you to enjoy. Check it out below:

King & Queen - Borrowed Beams of Light from Hibernator Gigs on Vimeo.

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 1!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:18:00 -0500

Naked Gods: Welcome to our family!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to welcome Naked Gods into our family with the announcement that we will be releasing their new full length LP entitled “No Jams” (F/NF 015). The story of F/NF and Naked Gods is one of love at first sight. From the first time we saw them live, to their split with mutual friends Invisible Hand, to performing on our SXSW showcase, to all the hangouts we have ever shared, this band was destined to be a part of F/NF. This grand group of gentlemen consists of Seth Sullivan, Derek Wycoff, Brian Knox, Chris Hutelmyer, and Christian Smith. More details on their release, and other releases that are on the way, soon! In the meantime get to know Naked Gods as well by watching the video or visiting one the sites below:

Naked Gods: Website || F/NF Profile || Facebook || Twitter

The Tumblr love overflowth

Back in October we reported reaching over 2000 fans on tumblr. We here in the F/NF camp have been so busy putting together a string of new releases you for that we never noticed passing the 3000 mark. In fact, we are proud to announce that we have cruised past 4000 followers! We are humbled by all the interest from our readers and encourage you to spread the word. Speaking of spreading the word, we were recently highlighted in the New York division of the blog Guest of a Guest and listed as one of the “Top 10 Record Labels to follow on Tumblr”!! We encourage you to head over to their blog and check out the entire article!

Also, do not forgot about this little last minute shindig!

Monthly Mixtape: Rob Ulsh

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:26:00 -0500

Funny / Not Funny Records is back with the eighth installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived. This month the mix was put together by The Super Vacations front man Rob Ulsh. We recently picked up a few copies of their two new split 7” records for our distro, [w/ Ceiling Stares and w/ PC Worship] we highly encourage you to check them out if you haven’t. We also still have some copies of our latest release available, a split between The Super Vacations and Eternal Summers entitled Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1. Pick up all three over at our store!

Track Information

1. Angelo Badalamenti - High School Swing
This is a song off of the Twin Peaks (Season Two) Soundtrack. I am a huge fan of Angelo Badalamenti, as he has collaborated on a lot of different things with David Lynch. This isn’t necessarily one of my favorite tracks from him, but it fit really well for an intro track. Everybody should do themselves a favor and check out his work on the Blue Velvet Soundtrack.
2. Fleetwood Mac - The Ledge
I think Tusk was one of the last records I heard from Fleetwood Mac. It took me quite a few listens to really appreciate it. I absolutely love the way that it is recorded. It has its own distinct sound and some of the stuff they did on this was pretty wacky. This song has a really strong energy and fun vibe.
3. Iggy Pop - Some Weird Sin
This comes off of the Lust For Life LP. Most of the songs are done with David Bowie and have his sound and style all over them. I like to jam this song really loud in my apartment and clap along.
4. Television - Venus
I picked up their cd from the public library and have been a fan ever since.
5. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - Fright Night
Long time listener of this dudes music. It made me realize that production, tuning, etc. isn’t even necessary to write a great pop song.
6. Buzzcocks - Whatever Happened To ?
After listening to this song, I began thinking that I should have just done a mix with all of my favorite punk bands on it. This song will just have to do.
7. PC Worship -
I don’t even know how this song ended up on my computer. Is this song on a proper release? Its always nice to see an artist/band not make the same record over and over. If you listen to the new PC Worship stuff, its pretty clear that its a continually growing endeavor.
8. Sonic Youth - Jams Run Free
My favorite Sonic Youth songs are the ones that are sung by Kim.

F/NF December Holiday Sale

As the holiday lights begin to glow and our hearts warm from the hours of Hallmark specials that have taken over our TV sets, we decided to offer a month long discount code for our store. If you enter xmas2011 in the discount/coupon box when checking out you will receive 25% off your entire order.

Shdwply Records Presents:

Our friends at Shdwply Records, along with the brothers Ulsh are putting together a two day music showcase in Norfolk VA with some of our favorite regional bands. Plan to attend if you are in the tidewater region on the 16th or 17th. Check out the facebook events for more information: Day 1 | Day 2

Borrowed Beams of Light + Elephant Child - Shows & Videos!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:35:00 -0500

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce, that this Sunday, Borrowed Beams of Light will be returning to our base of operations Harrisonburg, VA. Accompanying them will be Richmond’s White Laces and local boys, Bib Bi. If you plan on attending I highly recommend that you request Clash songs.

Borrowed Beams of Light Halloween Clash Cover:

Elephant Child Aux Send Episode Clip:

“Aux Send is a Web-based live studio performance show dedicated to featuring unique, interesting, diverse, and unsigned/small label artists from across the nation. The selection process is largely driven by the recommendations of artists who have already performed on the show, in an effort to explore an uncharted network of interconnected artists.”

— auxsend. tv

Aux Send recently produced an episode about Elephant Child. The video above is only a partial clip. To enjoy the entire episode, some insights into the minds behind Elephant Child, and their thoughts on Harrisonburg, and even F/NF, click here.

Elephant Child is also playing this Saturday, the day before the Borrowed Beams of Light Show. Check the flyer below for info:

New Distros Items Available! + Surprise Show!

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:25:00 -0500

One Stop Super Vacations Shop!

Looking for The Super Vacations on vinyl? Then you have come to the right place! We recently picked up two new splits, bringing our total available 7”s by the band up to four. This includes our most recent release, The Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1 (F/NF 014), a split between them and the Eternal Summers. We also still have copies of their LP entitled Thicker Milk and copies of the Rich Ivy curated cassette entitled Dick’s Picks 4006, which features a song by them. Information about the new split 7”s are listed below:

Super Vacations / Ceiling Stares 7”

Co-Released on Sweaters & Pearls and Velocity of Sound Records.
Edition of 500 with 250 on Purple and 250 on Green.

Super Vacations / PC Worship split 7”

Released on SHDWPLY Records. Edition of 300 on Black.

11-11-11 marks Great Dads first trip to Harrisonburg!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud announce a little surprise. Today, on 11-11-11, Great Dads will be visiting our base of operations for the very first time! If you are unfamiliar with Great Dads, they were featured on our F/NF Summer 2011 Mixtape that is available on our site for free and we first blogged about them back in June. If you are looking for more tunes by them check their bandcamp. The Charlottesville based band is yet another project to spawn from the musical mind of Invisible Hand frontman Adam Smith. We highly encourage to come out to the Blue Nile tonight if you live in the area and to scope their tunes online if you are not. Also, make sure to get to the show early tonight, before 9pm, as tickets are selling out fast for this special occasion. Oh and did we mention Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are also playing?

Monthly Mixtape: Nik Combs

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:54:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is back with the seventh installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived. This month the mix was put together by Nik Combs. Nik has been a staple in the Harrisonburg music scene for as long as I can remember. He was an original member of Order, and has played in a number of bands that share members with F/NF. Currently he is playing in Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders, with F/NF co-owner Ben Schlabach. Uncle Bengine and the boys have a brand new CD, Comes in Nines, coming out next week, swing by their facebook page to stream the entire album.

Track Information

“Funny/ Not Funny asked me to curate their mixtape series via 8tracks.com. Lucky for them there are exactly eight artists I would rather play with than Uncle Bengine and I have compiled every single one for you here.”
-Nik Combs

1. Jim Ford - Love on My Brain
Missed opportunities, burned bridges, and a few decades of lost to drug abuse.
2. Hawkwind - The Demented Man
Tune in turn up drop out of school.
3. Serge Gainsbourg/Jane Birkin - Orang Outan
4. Brigitte Bardot - Une Histoire De Plage
Battle of the Chanteuses.
5. Shirley Collins - The False True Love
There is many the damn that shall lite upon a man.
6. Alexander Skip Spence - Broken Heart
Six months of thorazine.
7. Royal Trux - Yellow Kid
Six months of thorazine redux.
8. Lee Hazlewood - I’m Glad I Never…
Gets a little uncomfortable there at the end sorry about that.

Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders “Comes in Nines”

Stream | Website | Buy
Nine song CD, released on Steam Engine Recording Company. Artwork by Jeff Guinn (aka Jeff Crag).
Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders return with the 9-song release “Comes in Nines” and a solidified full-band line up. Expanding on the lo-fi folk elements of Schlabach’s first cassette, “They Grow up so Fast,” Uncle Bengine and the Retraining Orders have shifted settings from the front porch to dimly lit, alcohol drenched basements. Expanding on the thoughts and stories that continually swirl through his conscious, Schlabach presents his dialogue in a realm somewhere between fantasy and a late night bar room conversation.

Release Show Friday November 4th

Uncle Bengine will be doing a CD release show at the Artful Dodger on Friday November 4th in Harrisonburg VA. The show coincides with Jeff Guinn’s brand new Art Opening. If you are in the area go by and check out some new artwork by Jeff Guinn and celebrate the release of the new Uncle Bengine CD.

CMJ Schedules + Invisible Hand Tour and Sale!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:58:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce that both the Invisible Hand and Eternal Summers will be making the trek up to New York this year for the CMJ Music Marathon. This annual music festival takes place in numerous spaces throughout the city over the course of five fun packed days with showcases during the day and at night to create a non stop party. For more information on all the acts performing and speaking or general information about the College Music Journal click here. Listed below are the CMJ schedules for our artists and the dates for the tour that the Invisible Hand has put together on their way to New York.

Eternal Summers at CMJ

10 /19 / 11 - Manhattan, NY @ The Cake Shop (1:45 pm)

10 /21 / 11 - Manhattan, NY @ The Cake Shop (7:00 pm)

Invisible Hand Tour to CMJ

10 / 19 / 11 - Purchase, NY @ SUNY Purchase

10 / 20 / 11 - Providence, RI @ AS220

10 / 21 / 11 - New Haven, CT @ Elm Bar

10 / 22 / 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Bruar Falls at CMJ (2:15 pm)

10 / 24 / 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

Bummed you cannot make it to CMJ? Do not live in the Northeast? Still want a little bit of the experience? Then today is your lucky day. All month long we are running an Invisible Hand Split 7” sale. Purchase any two Invisible Hand Split 7”s and receive a third one for FREE! To purchase the records or for more information on the sale itself head over to our store!

Invisible Hand Show, Sale, and more!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:28:18 -0400

Funny/ Not Funny Records is proud to bring the Naked Gods “No Jams” album tour to the Blue Nile this Thursday, October 13th! Also performing will be The Bronzed Chorus from North Carolina, along with F/NF recording artists Invisible Hand and Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders. We here at F/NF have been excited for this show all month and if you live in the area make sure to attend. Your ears will thank you.

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

In honor of the incredible event taking place this thursday we are going to be holding an Invisible Hand Split 7” sale all month long. Purchase any two Invisible Hand Split 7”s and receive a third one for FREE! That’s right, completely free! Just head over to our store and purchase any two of the three available 7”s and we will make sure to ship the other one with your package. Just make sure you take advantage of this sale before the end of the month and while supplies last!

Tumblr fans! We love you!

We posted back in September on how we reached over 1000 followers without even noticing it and how thankful we were to all our readers out there. Now, only one month later we have breezed past 2000 followers! So it goes without saying how excited and honored we are that your spreading the word about Funny / Not Funny Records! So keep up the good work! Let a friend know! Onward to 3000 we go!

Monthly Mixtape: Blast from the Past

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:51:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is back with the sixth installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived. This month the mix was put together by me, Ben Schlabach, and features old projects from members of F/NF bands. Some are demos, some are polished, but all of them have a place in the family tree that is Funny / Not Funny Records. I hope everyone enjoys taking a stroll down memory lane, as much as I did putting this mix together.

Track Information:

1. Body Electric - Fader
I have found memories of seeing this band in basements and pizza joints. Features members of Super Vacations and PC Worship.
2. The Matlock Four - Stegosaurus
High School Heroes, this is likely the band I have seen the most times in my life. Features members of Elephant Child, John Jacob, My Mind.
3. The Cobras - Work to Drink
Drunk, Sloppy, and in love with the Mummies. Features members of Uncle Bengine, Elephant Child, Order, John Jacob and F/NF
4. Sing! Sing! Prison - Making the Clouds Bleed
Complex, beautiful and angular, a staple in Harrisonburg in the early ’00s. Features members of the Alphabet, American Tourist/Matt Leech, F/NF.
5. Sums - No Title?
I don’t know much about this track, as you can see from the lack of title, but I do know that the Sums were a high energy surf band that ruled with an iron fist in the late 90’s. Features members of Order
6. Truman Sparks - Egglore, The Dragon Mummy
Riff filled indie-prog from Charlottesville. Features members of Invisible Hand
7. Hayfever - Bid Bin Ladin Goodbye
The result of extra time in Scary’s Recording studio, southern rock spin off. The only time I saw them play the singer said “I am glad they didn’t crash that shit into Hardee’s, that’s where I work and that’s where I play” before launching into this song. Featuring members of Order, Uncle Bengine
8. Crossed Eyes - Rattled
Pop-punk how it should be, fast, raw and too the point. They have a 7” still available from Sorry State Records. Features members of Whatever Brains, Order.

Borrowed Beams of Light Weekend Tour

This weekend the Beams are heading north in support of their summer release, “Stellar Hoax.” They put on a great show, so make plans to attend in a town near you. If you are not lucky enough to catch them this weekend, we have a limited number of copies of “Stellar Hoax” in our store.

10/06/11
Velvet Lounge Washington, DC
with Wise Old Lions, Monarchs, Presto Bando.
-Borrowed Beams go on first!! Doors at 7:30pm

10/07/11
Bruar Falls Brooklyn, NY
with Paper Fleet, NO FUN, Moonmen on the Moon, Man.
8pm

10/08/11
The Station S. Philadelphia, PA
with Keepers, Jonny Litten
9pm

10/09/11
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, Charlottesville VA
with Infinite Jets, Jenny Besetzt, Jonny Litten
8pm

Whatever Brains 7" Sale! 4 Days Left!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:24:00 -0400

Brains, Brains, Brains, Brains, Brains!

Better hustle faster than a slow moving zombie if you want to take advantage of our month Whatever Brains Sale because there is only four days left! All month long both F/NF released Whatever Brains 7”s, Nesting (F/NF 002) and Rapper’s Delight Part II (F/NF 010), have been on sale for $4 each! Head over to our store and fill up on brains before the month’s end! And if you needed any convincing at all, this video of Whatever Brains performing a track off of Rapper’s Delight Part II is sure to tip the scales.

Whatever Brains at Berkeley Cafe “What makes a man make what makes man start fires” from Mann’s World on Vimeo.

Whatever Brains - S/T LP Restocked!

With the combination of the Whatever Brains LP being a must have and the 7” sale that is underway, we sold out of LPs and had to restock! Who wouldn’t want this record? Full color gatefold, 14 page booklet, digital download card basically containing their entire discography. It’s a no brainer. We are also proud to report that Pitchfork recently gave the LP a great review. For the entire article click here.

Shows!

And if you are still itching for more BRAINS! and live in or around North Carolina, they have a show coming up in Raleigh, details as follows:

WHATEVER BRAINS + DOUBLE NEGATIVE
October 4th @ THE UNION in Raleigh, NC
ALL AGES. 10PM. 5 Bones.

Hopscotch Festival + Eternal Summers Tour

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:17:00 -0400

Hopscotch is underway! Funny / Not Funny Records proud to have five of our artists performing at the Hopscotch Music Festival this year. Hopscotch is held annually in the downtown Raleigh, NC area and features numerous shows at various venues each night, day parties for the early risers, panels and discussions for the intellectual crowd, and charity events for the kind hearted. We fully back the idea that Hopscotch is trying to create a positive environment within their community! If you live in the area, be sure to check it out!

Schedules:

Thursday, September, 8th
Eternal Summers @ Kings Baracde (Day Party)
The Super Vacations @ Slim’s
Invisible Hand @ Deep South

Friday, September, 9th
Whatever Brains @ Kings Barcade

Saturday, September, 10th
Whatever Brains @ White Collar Crime (Day Party)
Andrew Cedermark @ Brewmaster’s Bar (Day Party)
Andrew Cedermark @ Deep South

Eternal Summers hit the road!

Post Hopscotch the Eternal Summers are hitting the road with their wonderful friends Reading Rainbow. Along with them for the ride will be F/NF 014: The Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1, a split between The Super Vacations and the Eternal Summers. Make sure to pick up a copy at one of their live shows! If you are unable to make it to one of the shows, we still have copies available in our store online.

09 / 07 / 11 - Washington, D.C. @ The Red Palace
09 / 08 / 11 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings Barcade
09 / 09 / 11 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
09 / 10 / 11 - Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe
09 / 12 / 11 - Charlottesville, VA @ Tea Bazaar
09 / 13 / 11 - Harrisonburg, VA @ Blue Nile
09 / 14 / 11 - New Haven, CT @ BAR
09 / 15 / 11 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
09 / 16 / 11 - Rochester, NY @ The Bug
09 / 17 / 11 - Cambridge, MA @ T.T. the Bear’s Place
09 / 19 / 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands Gallery
09 / 20 / 11 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

Monthly Mixtape: Harper Holsinger + Whatever Brains Sale!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce the fifth installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived and will be available long after the download links expire. Like in the name, 8tracks only allows you to upload 8 tracks at a time and this month the mix comes from Co-Label Founder, Stu Cook Impersonator, Drinker of beers, Harper Holsinger. His motivation for this month comes from the Whatever Brains Sale described below. Enjoy!

Track Information:

1. The Intelligence - Like Like Like Like Like Like Like
If you were unsure whether or not you were going to like this mix or not, these boys, hailing from CA and members of the A-Frames, will sure drive it home with the very straight forward chorus hook. Like? I do.

2. Country Teasers - Black Change
Country Teasers, another In The Red Records outfit like the band above, is disgusting, discordant, repetitive noise yet is totally infectious and skillfully crafted. If Satan was in a country band, this would be it.

3. Whatever Brains- What Makes A Man make “What Makes A Man Start Fires?”
Whatever Brains, Funny / Not Funny Records recording artist and the inspiration behind this mix, expose you their own brand of cross-genre creations that are equally catchy and evil. Their recordings are amazing and their live set even better. Invite them to your town and you will find out. Just don’t challenge them to Dr. Mario.

4. Audacity - Power Drowning
I love and hate this band. These kids were writing better songs at the age of 14 than I could ever hope to do so. This track is my favorite off their LP. Listen and understand my feelings.

5. Double Negative - Hospitality
Double Negative are essential punk jammers hailing from North Carolina that display raw energy with each release they throw out. This track is my favorite off their last LP put out by our buds at Sorry State Records. Dig it.

6. Mayyors - Ghost Punch
Brutal. Fast. Unstoppable. Noise. Practically impossible to find records. Led by Chris Woodhouse who has recorded and produced some crucial tunes including for this mix’s opener, The Intelligence, which he later joined as a permanent member.

7. Balaclavas - Roman Holiday
Menacingly dark post punk from Texas who utilize bass, synths, distorted guitars, and other odds and ends to create some really ominous vibes. Title track of their LP.

8. PC Worship Mutant Soul Band - Wake Up in the Dark and There’s Nothing Going On
Fuzzed Out Pysch? Drug Influenced Jams? Fucked Up Free Jazz? General Mayhem? Yes and so, so much more! PC Worship is the product of musical genius and friend Justin Frye and his collaborators the Mutant Soul Band. Track is found on a must have 7” entitled Live Reduxion and is the perfect closer for this mix.

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(If you would like your song removed from this mix please email us)

Whatever Brains 7” Records On Sale All Month Long!!

That’s right, for the entire duration of the month of September, both F/NF released Whatever Brains 7”s, Nesting (F/NF 002) and Rapper’s Delight Part II (F/NF 010), are on sale for $4 each! Head over to our store and pick up a copy before the month’s end!

Still need some convincing? Check out this video featuring a song from the new LP:

whatever brains - the future of porn from kyle milton on Vimeo.

Also, We have over 1000 followers on Tumblr now!

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce that over the past month we reached well over 1000 followers on Tumblr. What a surprise! We would like to thank all of our readers for their support and Tumblr for spotlighting our blog on their site. Our goal is to deliver the best posting quantity and quality we can. Of course, if anyone has any suggestions on what they might like to see, or would just like to converse with us, do not hesitate to reach out to us through email. Continue to share/re-blog our posts with others and once again, thanks!

F/NF Summer Mixtape + Website Redesign!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:44:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to present the Summer 2011 Mixtape. Our mixtapes are collections of songs from artists we work with and our close friends that we make available for free, for you, the listener! To listen to the mixtape utilize the streaming player in the right hand column of our site or to listen to any of our previous mixtapes visit our downloads page here.

Track Information:

1. Eternal Summers - On My Honor

2. Great Dads - Ladies Knight

3. Naked Gods - Popsicle Swamp (demo)

4. John Jacob - Future Girlfriend

5. Lux Perpetua - Handshakes

6. Invisible Hand - Race of Wraiths

7. The Young Sinclairs - O Bummer

8. Borrowed Beams of Light - Holy Cow

9. Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders - Bootleggers

10. The Cinnamon Band - Call Me A Doctor (live)

11. Elephant Child - Idols

12. Whatever Brains - Drink The Salt

13. My Mind - History’s Hiss (demo)

14. The Super Vacations - Ruby (demo)

Download the entire mixtape here.

Also, notice anything different about our website?

If so you are spot on! We went ahead and made some changes throughout the site to provide the user with a better experience! For starters we implemented a new header that provides consistent navigation across the site. We also are in the process of moving all of our content over at official.fm over to bandcamp. You can view our new bandcamp material on our new downloads page here. Aside from those major change we touched up some colors, styles, and a few other things, we hope you love it!

Pre-Orders are ready to ship!

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:28:56 -0400

Congratulations to Nicklaus Combs!
We pulled your name from the test press contest hat, Congratulations! Your test press, with a custom cover designed by Rob Ulsh from the Super Vacations, will be included in your pre-order package.

Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered this record, we are stoked to get them to you so you can put them on your turntable. We have everything packaged and they hit the post office Monday morning, so start keeping an eye out!

If you have not picked up a copy yet, check it out here.

Distro Update

We recently picked up a few new items for our store. We already gave you a heads up about the Super Vacations (Henry 7” | Thicker Milk LP), Eternal Summers (Silver LP | Prisoner 12”), and the Borrowed Beams of Light (Stellar Hoax LP) now we have picked up two more items.

Whatever Brains - S/T LP (Sorry State Records)
17 tracks of spazzy garage punk gold!
Packaged in a full-color gatefold sleeve, with a 14 page booklet and digital download card.
Purchase here!

Dick’s Picks 4006 - Compilation Cassette Tape
Curated by Rich Ivey (Whatever Brains/Order) Dick’s Picks 4006 brings 11 tracks from some of the best bands in the region, includes tracks from PC Worship, Super Vacations, Order, Brain F, Americans in France, My Mind, Whatever Brains, Double Negative, Invisible Hand, Shards and Spider Bags.
Purchase here!

Like everything in our Distro Section we have limited quantities so don’t sleep on these fantastic releases.

Shows Shows Shows

Thanks to everyone in Harrisonburg that came out to the Funny / Not Funny Showcase last week. There are lots of shows going on this week as the Whatever Brains continue their tour, Andrew Cedarmark and the Invisible Hand both play Charlottesville towards the end of the week and Uncle Bengine hosts Who Are the Southern Baptists at the Blue Nile in Harrisonburg on Tuesday (8/9/11). Check out the show calendar or the events page for up to date information about upcoming shows.

Monthly Mixtape: Bladen Day

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:22:00 -0400

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to announce the fourth installment of the reformatted Label Mixtape Series. If you missed the previous months head over to our 8tracks site where they are archived and will be available long after the download links expire. Like in the name, 8tracks only allows you to upload 8 tracks at a time and this month the mix comes from Super Vacation member, John Fogerty Impersonator, Preacher of the good word, Mr. Bladen Day. His involvement in the label comes with our latest release, a split record between his band The Super Vacations and Eternal Summers, entitled “The Mystic Fortress Sessions Vol. 1”. Head over to our store and pick up a copy, you will not be disappointed.

Track Information:

1. The Hunches - Swim Hole
A lighter track from these weirdos. Even freaks need the healing waters on a hot summer day.

2. Fleetwood Mac - The Ledge
I wanted to do an all Fleetwood Mac mixtape, but this site wouldn’t let me. Here’s one of Buckingham’s coked-out basement bangers from Tusk.

3. Crushed Butler - Love Is All Around Me
Pretty flowery lyrics for such a heavy track. I’m okay with it. It’s summertime.

4. Eat Forever - Real Cops
36 seconds!!!

5. Spratleys Japs - Vine
I put this on because I think it sounds like a more theatrical Invisible Hand from the UK.

6. John Williams - Jurassic Park Theme
Chris Foster-Baril put some classical shit on his mix so I had to one up him.

7. Silver Pines - Travelin’ Bones
I wish these guys were playing at the healing waters all the time.

8. Flying Burrito Brothers - Older Guys
Just a real fun tune, ya know?

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(If you would like your song removed from this mix please email us)

Funny / Not Funny Records

Pre-Order:The Demon Beat / Elephant Child split 7" + Wonder Records

The Demon Beat Tour Dates!

Pre-Order: Naked Gods “No Jams” LP + Contest

Wonder Records

Pre-Order: "No Jams" + Monthly Mixtape by Naked Gods

Monthly Mixtape by the Naked Gods

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 4 + Invisible Hand Show!

The Cinnamon Band: Welcome to our family!

Shows! Shows! Shows! Shows!

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 3 + Shows!

The Diamond Center: Welcome to our family!

Shows! Shows! Shows! Shows!

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 2 + Monthly Mixtape

Demon Beat: Welcome to our family!

Track Information:

From Adam:

From Tucker:

Holiday Sale: Two days left! 25 % off your entire purchase!

F/NF December Holiday Sale

Borrowed Beams of Light: Wishing You Well

Tons of new releases on the way: Part 1!

Naked Gods: Welcome to our family!

The Tumblr love overflowth

Also, do not forgot about this little last minute shindig!

Monthly Mixtape: Rob Ulsh

Track Information

F/NF December Holiday Sale

Shdwply Records Presents:

Borrowed Beams of Light + Elephant Child - Shows & Videos!

Borrowed Beams of Light Halloween Clash Cover:

Elephant Child Aux Send Episode Clip:

New Distros Items Available! + Surprise Show!

One Stop Super Vacations Shop!

Super Vacations / Ceiling Stares 7”

Super Vacations / PC Worship split 7”

11-11-11 marks Great Dads first trip to Harrisonburg!

Monthly Mixtape: Nik Combs

Track Information

Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders “Comes in Nines”

Release Show Friday November 4th

CMJ Schedules + Invisible Hand Tour and Sale!

Eternal Summers at CMJ

Invisible Hand Tour to CMJ

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

Invisible Hand Show, Sale, and more!

Invisible Hand Split 7” Sale!

Tumblr fans! We love you!

Monthly Mixtape: Blast from the Past

Track Information:

Borrowed Beams of Light Weekend Tour

Whatever Brains 7" Sale! 4 Days Left!

Brains, Brains, Brains, Brains, Brains!

Whatever Brains - S/T LP Restocked!

Shows!

Hopscotch Festival + Eternal Summers Tour

Schedules:

Eternal Summers hit the road!

Monthly Mixtape: Harper Holsinger + Whatever Brains Sale!

Track Information:

Whatever Brains 7” Records On Sale All Month Long!!

Also, We have over 1000 followers on Tumblr now!

F/NF Summer Mixtape + Website Redesign!

Track Information:

Also, notice anything different about our website?

Pre-Orders are ready to ship!

Distro Update

Shows Shows Shows

Monthly Mixtape: Bladen Day

Track Information:

Also, we are throwing this party little tomorrow, join us?