1. 21 May



    Martha, Spoonboy + Delay - UK Tour June 2013

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    It’s a three way tour featuring DELAY (Columbus, Ohio), SPOONBOY (Washington, DC) and MARTHA (Pity Me, UK).

    Find out more info on the bands below!

    † † † THE DATES † † †

    Monday 3rd June- Cricketers, Kingston.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/    events/524926260871018/?fref=ts

    Tuesday 4th June- Wharf Chambers, Leeds.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/    events/127121730812175/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

    Wednesday 5th June- Banshee’s Labrynth, Edinburgh.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/    events/114311572072870/?ref=3

    Thursday 6th June- Bar Bloc, Glasgow.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/246304938844959/

    Friday 7th June- Fish Tank, Durham.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/469151679819959/

    Saturday 8th June- Audacious Art Experiment, Sheffield.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/536149673092853/?fref=ts

    Sunday 9th- The Blueberry, Norwich.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/128986887283035/?fref=ts

    Monday 10th- Wahl Bar, Manchester.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/512596802110051/

    Tuesday 11th- JT Soar, Nottingham.

    Wednesday 12th- Ort Café, Birmingham.
    (♥ Paul Stokes ♥)
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/448507568563785/?fref=ts

    Thursday 13th- The Cavern, Exeter.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/160672780770333/

    Friday 14th- Mozart’s Swansea.
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/111473335706740/?fref=ts

    Saturday 15th- PLAN-IT-X FEST UK! Threshhold Centre, Hackney, London. [WITH GHOST MICE, COLOUR ME WEDNESDAY + MORE]
    FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/275081385961147/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

    Sunday 16th- The Cowley Club, Brighton. [WITH GHOST MICE]

    † † † THE BANDS † † †

    D E L A Y

    DELAY have been playing shows, releasing records and touring for the best part of fifteen years, and in that time have become the glue that holds the Columbus, Ohio DIY punk scene together, not bad for a trio of twenty somethings. Famed for the tight harmonies, raucous energy and intense passion of their live performances, it’s not surprising that their recent touring partners include likes of SPRAYNARD, THE SIDEKICKS and HIGH DIVE. Delay have releases on Plan-it-X, Art of the Underground and Salinas Records but they will be sure to be playing songs from Rushing Ceremony, which was released on SHOUT OUT LOUD prints last year.

    “Rushing Ceremony by Delay: Top 10 albums of 2012” -Matt Climber, Punknews.org

    LINKS
    http://delayoh.bandcamp.com/
    http://delayoh.tumblr.com/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45GsJ0xN3AU

    S P O O N B O Y

    SPOONBOY really is a force of nature. Already a legend in the US underground DIY punk scene, he has toured the globe ceaselessly for the best part of a decade, both solo, and as part of his pop-punk band THE MAX LEVINE ENSEMBLE (Asian Man Records). His music is thoughtful and introspective, defiant, political, catchy and melodic with plenty of hooks and singalong moments. This tour will see Spoonboy performing with a backing band for the first time outside of the USA, playing songs from the critically acclaimed album THE PAPAS (Discount Horse, Plan-it-X Records).

    “[The Papas] is a humbling work that attacks the entire system of patriarchy, demanding everyone take account of how they play into it, and encouraging them to resist it. This is a courageous and defiant work that should be listened to by everyone.” -Razorcake.

    LINKS
    http://spoonboy.bandcamp.com/
    http://iloveyouthisisarobbery.tumblr.com/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tiswQ2yhNs

    M A R T H A

    MARTHA is Daniel, Naomi, Nathan and Jc, a DIY pop band from Durham City in the North East of England. Martha formed in 2011 featuring members of ONSIND and FASHANU, and released their debut self-titled EP on Discount Horse, Win Htein and Odd Box Records in early 2012 to the excitement of indie-poppers up and down the country. Taking cues from the artists of Go Discs and Dirtnap Records, Martha play energetic indie-pop-punk songs about history, fiction and small-town melancholia.

    “Martha have mastered that neat Buzzcocks trick of riding those gloriously glowing guitars with sweet, comfortingly-fey voices singing in irresistible harmony. In short, they’re pretty darn great” -Clash Magazine

    “Top notch buzzsaw indiepop with enough melodic punk in their DNA to make them stand out. Definitely worth keeping an eye on” -Narc Magazine

    LINKS
    http://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/
    http://marthadiy.tumblr.com/

     

  2. 15 May


    Discount Horse Records & The Equestrian Collective proudly present… GHOST MICE (USA) - http://ghostmice.bandcamp.com/ The world famous Ghost Mice return to Durham for the first time since the historic Renny Street house show back in 2008. For realsies. Legendary DIY folk punk from Bloomington, Indiana. Ghost Mice have records on Plan It X records, No Idea and Discount Horse records (to name a few). Fun Fact: Chris Clavin owns a piece of H.P. Lovecraft’s right femur. ONSIND (Pity Me) - http://onsind.bandcamp.com/ Political DIY pop punk played by two human animals from Pity Me with acoustic guitars. You should have heard their new LP by now. Also on Discount Horse and Plan It X Records. Fun Fact: When on tour, ONSIND regularly have frightening encounters with crows. OLIVE ANNE (Cardiff) - http://oliveanne.bandcamp.com/ More DIY folk from the Welsh capital. Olive Anne has been doing this for aaages and is totally brilliant. Touring with Ghost Mice. Fun Fact: Livi has a song about popular Durham city dive bar, The Fishtank. The Fishtank is flattered. FULHÄST (London) - http://fulhast.fikarecordings.com/ Lo-fi game boy pop punk from London. It isn’t chiptune, per se, more game boy pop punk. Pop punk that features a game boy. You know, the popular handheld gaming device… Album out soon on Fika Recordings. Fun Fact: Fulhäst’s Nik Vestberg held the record for longest handstand in his native Sweden from 1998-2003. THE SHOW IS AT EMPTY SHOP - Durham’s only community art space. it’s run by some good folks and they’re doing a good thing - check them out: http://emptyshop.org/ *All Ages* 19:30 28.6.12 £5 on the door. No Tories. You know the drill. Move to Durham and never leave.

    Discount Horse Records & The Equestrian Collective proudly present…

    GHOST MICE (USA) - http://ghostmice.bandcamp.com/
    The world famous Ghost Mice return to Durham for the first time since the historic Renny Street house show back in 2008. For realsies. Legendary DIY folk punk from Bloomington, Indiana. Ghost Mice have records on Plan It X records, No Idea and Discount Horse records (to name a few).

    Fun Fact: Chris Clavin owns a piece of H.P. Lovecraft’s right femur.

    ONSIND (Pity Me) - http://onsind.bandcamp.com/
    Political DIY pop punk played by two human animals from Pity Me with acoustic guitars. You should have heard their new LP by now. Also on Discount Horse and Plan It X Records.

    Fun Fact: When on tour, ONSIND regularly have frightening encounters with crows.

    OLIVE ANNE (Cardiff) - http://oliveanne.bandcamp.com/
    More DIY folk from the Welsh capital. Olive Anne has been doing this for aaages and is totally brilliant. Touring with Ghost Mice.

    Fun Fact: Livi has a song about popular Durham city dive bar, The Fishtank. The Fishtank is flattered.

    FULHÄST (London) - http://fulhast.fikarecordings.com/
    Lo-fi game boy pop punk from London. It isn’t chiptune, per se, more game boy pop punk. Pop punk that features a game boy. You know, the popular handheld gaming device… Album out soon on Fika Recordings.

    Fun Fact: Fulhäst’s Nik Vestberg held the record for longest handstand in his native Sweden from 1998-2003.

    THE SHOW IS AT EMPTY SHOP - Durham’s only community art space. it’s run by some good folks and they’re doing a good thing - check them out: http://emptyshop.org/

    *All Ages*
    19:30
    28.6.12
    £5 on the door.

    No Tories. You know the drill. Move to Durham and never leave.

     

  3. 15 May


    The Equestrian Collective Presents: S P O O N B O Y http://spoonboy.bandcamp.com/ Introspective, political, pop punk from Washington DC, performing with a super fit backing band. MRR once described him as “a poor man’s belle and sebastian” but I’m skint as fuck and I love them both. D E L A Yhttp://delayoh.bandcamp.com/ Indie punk sweethearts from Columbus Ohio. Apparently they’re cousins with the singer from The Sidekicks. “Amazing music for anyone who has a heart” - Pruney. M A R T H Ahttp://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/ Local indie poppers. New songs, old banter. Getting ready to record an album. FFO Thermals, Beautiful South, Sting. NO DITCHINGhttps://www.facebook.com/NoDitching Ellie, Kate, Freya, Naomi and Laura doing class pop punxxx from the sweatiest basement in Pity Me. Expect Total Fuckin’ Party Bangers. Members of Martha, Fashanu and Jazz in My Pants. SEVEN THIRTY FIVE POUNDS

    The Equestrian Collective Presents:

    S P O O N B O Y
    http://spoonboy.bandcamp.com/
    Introspective, political, pop punk from Washington DC, performing with a super fit backing band. MRR once described him as “a poor man’s belle and sebastian” but I’m skint as fuck and I love them both.

    D E L A Y
    http://delayoh.bandcamp.com/
    Indie punk sweethearts from Columbus Ohio. Apparently they’re cousins with the singer from The Sidekicks.
    “Amazing music for anyone who has a heart” - Pruney.

    M A R T H A
    http://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/
    Local indie poppers. New songs, old banter. Getting ready to record an album. FFO Thermals, Beautiful South, Sting.

    NO DITCHING
    https://www.facebook.com/    NoDitching
    Ellie, Kate, Freya, Naomi and Laura doing class pop punxxx from the sweatiest basement in Pity Me. Expect Total Fuckin’ Party Bangers. Members of Martha, Fashanu and Jazz in My Pants.

    SEVEN THIRTY
    FIVE POUNDS

     

  4. 14 May



    ONSIND - Anaesthesiology - Now available to pre-order on CD

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    Discount Horse is proud to present “Anaesthesiology”, the brand new LP from Pity Me punks ONSIND. Coming May 1st 2013, on the heels of their 2012 EP “Mildred, Margie, Annie, Clarice”, “Anaesthesiology” is a reaction to a era of repressive austerity measures, corrupt conservative politicians, violent far right movements and racist border controls. The record really rages - 10 earnest and informed pop songs for these trying times. Featuring a global cast of contributors (Spoonboy, Erica Freas of RVIVR, Robin Leitch of Random Hand + loads more) “Anaesthesiology” pairs a fully orchestrated pop sound with ONSIND’s infectious and raw acoustic punk. Nathan and Daniel have created a gorgeous political pop record, placing them comfortably between Propagandhi and the Proclaimers.

    “smart, funny and full of heart, creating a gorgeous record that’s surprisingly upbeat despite the subject matter.” Kyeo.tv / Narc

    “great storytelling, social commentary and clever songwriting” The Ruckus

    Listen to it on bandcamp: http://onsind.bandcamp.com/album/anaesthesiology


    CD version now available to pre-order in the DH webstore:   http://discounthorserecords.bigcartel.com/

     

  5. 3 May



    “Anaesthesiology” The New LP from ONSIND - OUT NOW!

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    Discount Horse is proud to present “Anaesthesiology”, the brand new LP from Pity Me punks ONSIND. Coming May 1st 2013, on the heels of their 2012 EP “Mildred, Margie, Annie, Clarice”, “Anaesthesiology” is a reaction to a era of repressive austerity measures, corrupt conservative politicians, violent far right movements and racist border controls. The record really rages - 10 earnest and informed pop songs for these trying times. Featuring a global cast of contributors (Spoonboy, Erica Freas of RVIVR, Robin Leitch of Random Hand + loads more) “Anaesthesiology” pairs a fully orchestrated pop sound with ONSIND’s infectious and raw acoustic punk. Nathan and Daniel have created a gorgeous political pop record, placing them comfortably between Propagandhi and the Proclaimers.

    “smart, funny and full of heart, creating a gorgeous record that’s surprisingly upbeat despite the subject matter.” Kyeo.tv / Narc

    “great storytelling, social commentary and clever songwriting” The Ruckus

    Due to an overwhelming response, only white vinyl remains!

    Pick it up, along with all other current Discount Horse Releases over at the Discount Horse webstore: http://discounthorserecords.bigcartel.com/


    Listen to it on bandcamp: http://onsind.bandcamp.com/album/anaesthesiology

     

  6. 26 Apr



    henryrollinsneck:

    My dad’s giving me his record player along with 100+ albums so now I can be cool like you guys

    As this is my professional presence, I don’t usually reblog stuff unless it’s directly related to Discount Horse or any of the bands I work with but this shit really does warm my heart.

    (Source: spewprincess)

     

  7. 25 Apr



    Streams: ONSIND: ‘Anaesthesiology’ (Exclusive)

    punknews:

    ONSIND Today’s stream comes from Pity Me, Durham, UK-based ONSIND. We’ve got a stream of the band’s forthcoming third full-length, Anaesthesiology. The album is set for release on May 1, 2013, on Plan-It-X in the US, and on Discount Horse in the UK/EU.

    You can find it on their Punknews.org Profile.

    via Punknews.org (http://pnkn.ws/ZRscSa)

     

  8. 18 Apr



    ONSIND - ANAESTHESIOLOGY - Available to pre-order now!

    Discount Horse is proud to present “Anaesthesiology”, the brand new LP from Pity Me punks ONSIND. Coming May 1st 2013, on the heels of their 2012 EP “Mildred, Margie, Annie, Clarice”, “Anaesthesiology” is a reaction to a era of repressive austerity measures, corrupt conservative politicians, violent far right movements and racist border controls. The record really rages - 10 earnest and informed pop songs for these trying times. Featuring a global cast of contributors (Spoonboy, Erica Freas of RVIVR, Robin Leitch of Random Hand + loads more) “Anaesthesiology” pairs a fully orchestrated pop sound with ONSIND’s infectious and raw acoustic punk. Nathan and Daniel have created a gorgeous political pop record, placing them comfortably between Propagandhi and the Proclaimers.

    100 are transparent. The rest are white.

    100 pre-orders include enamel ONSIND crest badge
    50 pre-orders include limited edition “Move to Durham” t-shirt

    Orders come with a download: please include your email address when ordering. I’ll email you the download as soon as I receive your order.

    get it here: http://discounthorserecords.bigcartel.c … thesiology


    Only 10 shirts and 20 badges remain! Act fast!

     

  9. 11 Apr



    Plan-it-X Fest UK

    A whole bunch of Plan-It-X related bands are touring the UK, so for the first time, we’re hosting a Plan-It-X fest in london for a day!

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    GHOST MICE (Bloomington, Indiana)
    The pinnacle of international folk punk for many years now, Chris and Hannah (and sometimes others) have paved the way for impassioned folk punk since 2002, creating catchy harmonies punctuated by a beautifully punk ethic. Plan-It-X Records, Discount Horse, No Idea Records and more.
    http://ghostmice.bandcamp.com/

    DELAY (Columbus, Ohio)
    Famed for their raucous energy and passionate sets, Delay have also been around for aaages, remaining a pertinent element of the Columbus DIY scene. Dead excited! They also have releases on Plan-It-X, Art of the Underground and Salinas records.
    http://delayoh.bandcamp.com/

    SPOONBOY (Washington, DC)
    David’s from the Max Levine Ensemble, and has ceaselessly toured the globe, playing both solo and full band shows. For this tour he’ll be playing the raucous, defiant, political Spoonboy songs with a full band. Mint! Asian man, Discount Horse, Plan-It-X etcetc
    http://spoonboy.bandcamp.com/

    ONSIND (Durham)
    Rarely needing an introduction anymore, ONSIND have made a name for themselves as one of the best acoustic pop / punk / folk bands in the UK. Friendly, vegan, heart-wrenching feminist pop-punk. They’ll be playing songs from their new LP “Anaesthesiology’, out soon on Discount Horse, Plan-It-X and Win Htein Records.
    http://onsind.bandcamp.com/

    CAVES (Bristol)
    Bridge and Tunnel-esque, beautifully crafted pop-punk singalongs from this charming Bristol trio. Always a delight to see them and their emanating live energy.
    http://caves.bandcamp.com/

    MARTHA (Durham)
    Members of ONSIND, Fashanu, No Ditching, Loki and more team up to make this DIY pop supergroup. ‘The Housemartins via Pity Me, The Marked Men via Motown, ted Leo via Chester-le-Street’. On Odd Box, Discount Horse and Win Htein, Martha play energetic indie-pop-punk songs about history, fiction and small-town melancholia.
    http://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/

    COLOUR ME WEDNESDAY
    Beautifully catchy yet radical DIY pop from London!
    ‘Colour Me Wednesday play an exhilarating mash-up of jangle-punk guitar with pop and ska influences, share songwriting and make their own CDs and videos, while proudly proclaiming the sort of DIY, feminist and ethical principles you might associate more with a hardcore anarcho band.’
    Debut full-length out this Spring on Discount Horse Records.
    https://soundcloud.com/    colourmewednesday

    THE CASUAL TERRORIST (Newcastle)
    Touching, bittersweet anti-folk from Newcastle. Cj writes about cycling, drowning, constant existential crises, sexual politics and more, in a wispy gentle tone.
    http://thecasualterrorist.bandcamp.com/

    BLOOMER
    Bloomer are a new international indie punk band, from London via Alacante, Tokyo and Barcelona, ft. members of Loveover and Ten Speed Bicycle. Fuzzy, sweet pop which makes you feel like your brain’s drowning in it’s own contentment.
    http://bloomerlondon.bandcamp.com/

    + more!


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    This will run on a pretty tight schedule, with doors at 2 and finishing at 10.30.

    It’ll be at The Threshold Centre in Hackney, a charming all ages community centre, with a wee garden and plenty of space.

    Expect record and zine distros, plenty of merch, vegan cakes and kebab (hopefully) and more.

    Any sexist, racist, transphobic, homophobic or any other bullshit won’t be tolerated - DIY should be a safe, inclusive space.

    £8 advance (tickets soon!) and a wee bit more on the door.

    Any remaining profit from this show will be split between Rape Crisis London and the DIY Space for London project.
     

  10. 10 Apr


    iloveyouthisisarobbery: It’s a three way UK tour featuring DELAY (Columbus, Ohio), SPOONBOY (Washington, DC) and MARTHA (Pity Me, UK)!JUNE3 - KINGSTON, ENGLAND7:30pm @ Cricketers (20 Fairfield South, KT1 2UL) w/ Bad Libarian https://www.facebook.com/events/524926260871018/ 4 - LEEDS, ENGLAND@ Wharf Chambers (23-25 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ) 5 - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND@ Banshee’s Labrynth (29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG)6 - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND @ TBC 7 - DURHAM, ENGLAND @ the Fish Tank (29 Neville Street, DH1, 4EY) 8 - SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND @ Audacious Art Experiment 9 - NORWICH, ENGLAND @ The Blueberry (20 Cowgate, NR3 1SY) w/ Other Half, Olive Anne https://www.facebook.com/events/128986887283035/ 10 - MANCHESTER, ENGLAND @ Tiger Lounge (Waldorf House 5 Cooper St, M2 2FW) 11 - NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND @ JT Soar (Aberdeen Street, NG3 1JB) 12- BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND 8:30 @ Ort Cafe (500-504 Moseley Road Balsall Heath, B12 9AH) 13 - EXETER, ENGLAND @ The Cavern (83-84 Queen Street, EX4 3RP) 14 - SWANSEA, WHALES @Mozarts (76B Walter Road, SA1 4QA) w/ Caves, Dividers https://www.facebook.com/events/111473335706740/ 15 - LONDON, ENGLAND @ Threshhold Centre w/ Ghost Mice 16 - BRIGHTON, ENGLAND @ The Cowley Club (12 London Rd, BN1 4JA) w/ Ghost Mice

    iloveyouthisisarobbery:

    It’s a three way UK tour featuring DELAY (Columbus, Ohio), SPOONBOY (Washington, DC) and MARTHA (Pity Me, UK)!

    JUNE

    3 - KINGSTON, ENGLAND
    7:30pm @ Cricketers (20 Fairfield South, KT1 2UL)
    w/ Bad Libarian
    https://www.facebook.com/events/524926260871018/

    4 - LEEDS, ENGLAND
    @ Wharf Chambers (23-25 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ)

    5 - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
    @ Banshee’s Labrynth (29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG)

    6 - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
    @ TBC

    7 - DURHAM, ENGLAND
    @ the Fish Tank (29 Neville Street, DH1, 4EY)

    8 - SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND
    @ Audacious Art Experiment

    9 - NORWICH, ENGLAND
    @ The Blueberry (20 Cowgate, NR3 1SY)
    w/ Other Half, Olive Anne
    https://www.facebook.com/events/128986887283035/

    10 - MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
    @ Tiger Lounge (Waldorf House 5 Cooper St, M2 2FW)

    11 - NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND
    @ JT Soar (Aberdeen Street, NG3 1JB)

    12- BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND
    8:30 @ Ort Cafe (500-504 Moseley Road Balsall Heath, B12 9AH)

    13 - EXETER, ENGLAND
    @ The Cavern (83-84 Queen Street, EX4 3RP)

    14 - SWANSEA, WHALES
    @Mozarts (76B Walter Road, SA1 4QA)
    w/ Caves, Dividers
    https://www.facebook.com/events/111473335706740/

    15 - LONDON, ENGLAND
    @ Threshhold Centre
    w/ Ghost Mice

    16 - BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
    @ The Cowley Club (12 London Rd, BN1 4JA)
    w/ Ghost Mice

     

  11. 7 Apr


    Ace Bushy Striptease + The Middle Ones cover “Gretna Green” by Martha


    http://acebushystriptease.bandcamp.com/

    http://themiddleones.bandcamp.com/

    http://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/

    (Source: acebushystriptease)

     

  12. 5 Apr


    onsind:

    Here’s a video we made for a new song! Download it (along with an Ace Bushy Striptease cover of ‘Margie’) here:http://onsind.bandcamp.com/album/dissatisfactions-single Tell your mates too if you like!

    Why not follow @ONSIND on the Twitter? They’re almost as funny as @discounthorse is. #lol


    ONSIND’s new LP “Anaesthesiology” is out on May 1st. Punx.

     

  13. 2 Apr


    Dissatisfactions - The brand new single from ONSIND, taken from their forthcoming album “Anaesthesiology”.


    Download it here: http://onsind.bandcamp.com/album/dissatisfactions-single

    b/w an Ace Bushy Striptease cover of “Margie”.

    (Source: onsind, via spewprincess)

     

  14. 22 Mar



    ONSIND LP LAUNCH - Durham City + The Sidekicks, Hop Along + Ginger Alford

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    Ginger Alford (Good Luck, One Reason, Traveling) now confirmed!

    (Source: discounthorse, via makeoutsesh)

     

  15. 22 Mar



    ONSIND LP LAUNCH - Durham City + The Sidekicks, Hop Along + Special Guests

    Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/506588249400405/