Releases
New Lives / Surrenderson / Undeserving Split
2/7/2016 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 008
20 Purple Tint w/ Metallic Silver Imprint (New Lives Exclusive Variant)
20 Clear w/ Metallic Silver Imprint (Surrenderson Exclusive Variant)
20 Green Tint w/ Metallic Silver Imprint (Undeserving Exclusive Variant)
Lovelettertypewriter - Genki Dama
12/13/15 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 007
25 Royal Sonic Blue w/ Orange Imprint
25 Lime Green w/ White Imprint
New Methods - New Methods
10/17/15 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 006
35 Light Blue w/ Gray Imprint
15 Purple Tint w/ Gray Imprint
Petty Thief - Whatever Keeps You Standing
10/13/15 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 005
25 Green Solid w/ White Imprint
25 Purple Solid w/ White Imprint
Grandview - Everything Between Paint and a Wall
10/11/15 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 004
Originally released on vinyl through Fita Records and Six Pine records in 2014.
Re-released by Sunday Drive Records on cassette tape in 2015.
25 Royal Blue Sonic w/ White Imprint
25 White w/ Crimson Red Imprint
New Lives - In Passing
7/7/15 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR - 002
25 Light Pink w/ Black Imprint
25 Metallic Gold w/ Black Imprint
Money — “Money”
01/21/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-071
“Money” is the debut self-titled EP from Oklahmona alternative-rock band, Money. Coming from the Oklahoma DIY music scene—currently populated with diverse bands rich in punk/hardcore to shoegaze and alternative rock—Money delivers some of the heaviest straight-forward alternative rock music their town has to offer. Sharing members with the local OK band, Cursetheknife and inspired by late ‘90s bands like Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins and Far, Money’s songs are full of heavy bass, noisy guitars, and echoing vocals, where the band can easily fit on local shoegaze lineup, but slightly more heavy to fit on a punk/hardcore show. From the opener, “Fuct” to the closer, “Slower Hell”, Money does an excellent job in making these songs flow seamlessly while keeping the listener engaged and transfixed with sludgy guitars, clever interludes, and strong hooks on each song.
Tracklist
01. Fuct
02. Down4ever
03. Budd Dwyer
04. Slower Hell
Credits
Written, Performed, and Produced by Money
Mastered by Jacob Michael Scott
Album art by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Photos by Margaux Lavenue (@m.lavenue)
For Fans Of
Deftones, Narrow Head, Nothing
Dull Mourning — “Ugly Flame”
01/14/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-068
“Ugly Flame” is the debut EP from North Carolina post-hardcore/emo band, Dull Mourning. Following their single “Burdens” released earlier in summer 2021, “Ugly Flame” continues to expand more on the post-hardcore/emo dynamic that the band carved out so well. “Ugly Flame” revolves around the feeling of frustration and struggling in everyday life. Tracks like ‘Demigod’ and ‘Nosebleed’ question the meaning of everyday life, while ‘Narrow Losses’ confronts the struggle of coping with medication. There’s a lot of harsh truths of life addressed on “Ugly Flame”, yet they all align with the yearning to be a better person and get out of the constant struggle.
Tracklist
01. Pity Party
02. Demigod
03. Nosebleed
04. Narrow Losses
Credits
All songs written and performed by Dull Mourning which is Jonathan Owens, Owen Smith, and Caleb Hogue.
Recorded and Mixed by Jeremy White at The Hammering Process Studio.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Mastering Studio.
Album Art by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Promo Photo by Dull Mourning
For Fans Of
Armor for Sleep, Thrice, Senses Fail
Still — “Faint”
04/01/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-064
Faint" is the debut EP from St. Louis, Missouri shoegaze band, Still. The band was formed in 2020 by Michael Hoeltge, Ben Koeing, David Shanle (New Lives, Time and Pressure), and Chris Wright, with a goal to write something different from their previous bands, primarily consisting of indie, hardcore, and pop-punk music. Still is a drastic change from the aforementioned, incorporating classic elements of shoegaze, with a mix of slowcore.
"Faint" feels like a journey from start to finish—introduced with guitars fading in on "Spinner" and concluding with fuzzy guitars, melodies, and heavy-hitting drums on "Downward". Throughout all of the noise, however, there is still a sense of catchiness, which can be difficult to capture in the genre. Still pull off the sound extremely well, with the help of local St.Louis producer, Gabe Usery, and master engineer, Zac Montez (Cloakroom, Turnover). “What's left to feel with all the sounds, as it all falls down?”
Tracklist
01. Spinner
02. Heavy
03. Blur
04. Faint
05. Downward
Credits
Still is:
Michael Hoeltge — Guitar/Vocals
Ben Koeing — Guitar/Vocals
David Shanle —Bass
Chris Wright — Drums
Engineered and Produced by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios
Mastered by Zac Montez at Time Well Recordings
Art by Tyler Wait
For Fans Of
My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Ride, Nothing, Cloakroom
Ease — “Live at Rosa Mortem”
04/08/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-D039
In 2021, when live music was still uncertain, Ease partnered with local Sacramento, CA studio, Rosa Mortem to film and record a live session. The studio environment was full of longtime collaborators, Jordan White with director/editor role and Joshua Unit, longtime producer for the band, joining on guitar and mixing/mastering the session. "Live at Rosa Mortem" captures the very raw emotions of Ease, performing a career-spanning setlist of songs from their split with Weathering on Sunday Drive Records, and from previous EPs, "Roots" and "Letters", including a new song from their upcoming album out later this year. The live set is a snapshot of Ease in 2021, full of lots of energy, uncertainty, and emotion.
Tracklist
01. Lifetime (Live)
02. Roots (Live)
03. Wish (Live)
04. Stuck (Live)
05. You (Live)
Credits
EASE is:
Daniel Trombley
Tuan Purser
Christian Burnett
Steven Salem
Performing with:
Joshua Unit
PRODUCER
Ashley Rae
DIRECTOR/SOUND ENGINEERING
Jesse Mancillas
MIX/MASTERING
Joshua Unit
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kevin Gomez Jr.
For Fans Of
Touché Amoré, Thursday, Moss Icon, Movements, Envy
Utmost — “Live”
02/25/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-D037
"Live" are recordings from Utmost's studio session in early 2021, by the bands' own bassist and producer, Jonathan Wisniewski. The tracks showcase the band's authentic sound and capture the lively energy Utmost brings to a stage. These live sessions will be streaming for the first time, as support for new Utmost live shows, and are also a promo to new material to come later this year.
Tracklist
01. Big Dose (Live)
02. No Room (Live)
03. Wind Up (Live)
Credits
Album Art by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Photo by Nia G Photography
"Wind Up" written by Foo Fighters.
Recorded Mixed & Mastered at Second River studios by Jonathan Wisniewski.
Video Directed & Edited by Alex Allen.
Special thanks to Jordan Torres, Charlie Caruso.
For Fans Of
Turnstile, Glassjaw, Mental
Squint — “Feel It”
04/29/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-078
"Feel It" is the debut EP from St.Louis, MO melodic-hardcore band, Squint. Featuring various members from Missouri bands Time and Pressure, New Lives, Soul Craft and Choir Vandals, Squint has a nice palette of sounds ranging from hardcore to alternative/indie rock. Largely influenced by a shared liking of Rites of Spring and Turning Point, "Feel It" take the sound of melodic-leaning hardcore, but Squint is able to put their own spin on it with fuzzed-out guitars and big riffs—recalling tones heard from bands like Seaweed and Sugar.
Most importantly, as the title suggests, "Feel It" loudly communicates a huge array of emotions. Themes of anger, presence, loving, depression, and more are delivered by vocalist and songwriter, Brennen Wilkinson. Each word is passionately shouted by Wilkinson, and with the backing of huge guitars and hard-hitting drums, all you want to do is shout-along, bang your heard, and of course—feel it.
Tracklist
01. Squintro
02. Ghost
03. Dealer Wins
04. Homesick
05. Mantra
Credits
All lyrics by Brennen Wilkinson
All music by Squint
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios, St. Louis, MO, USA
Album art created by Bastian Najdek
Brennen Wilkinson — Vocals
Ian O'Leary — Guitar
David Shanle — Guitar
Jake Lindsey — Bass
Wil McCarthy — Drums
For Fans Of
Seaweed, Sugar, Drug Church
Anklebiter — “Demo 2022”
06/01/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-081
A straight-edge hardcore band from the northeast USA is fairly common, however, in 2022, Anklebiter differs from their contemporaries in 2022 with a refreshing, yet familiar sound. Referencing early-mid '00s hardcore from their region—particularly the sound of Lockin' Out bands like Mental and Righteous Jams, mixed with the modern sounds from Result of Choice and Krimewatch, Anklebiter plays classic loud & fast hardcore.
On their first demo, producer Will Hirst captures Anklebiter's raw and furious energy on every track. While the sound is fast and upfront, the band knows when to pull back to make a balanced, dynamic, and exciting sound. Rachael Braverman's rhythmic, shouting vocals perfectly pair with the band's aggressive, driving sound performed by members Nick Birtles (Pummel), Evan Stein (Broken Vow), and L St. Germain.
Tracklist
01. Red Tones
02. Talk About Me
03. Not For You
04. My Creator
Credits
Art by Abby Rhine
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Will Hirst at Gate 4 Studios
Anklebiter is:
L St. Germain - Bass
Rachael Braverman- Vocals
Evan Stein - Guitar
Nick Birtles - Drums
For Fans Of
Righteous Jams, Mental, Result of Choice
Utmost — “Good Street”
07/29/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-082
Continuing their upbeat style of hardcore first heard on their 2021 single, “Big Dose”, Utmost is back with a new single titled, “Good Street”. Inspired by skating with the crew in New York, vocalist Alex Allen once again delivers unique, fun, and catchy hooks all over the track. Combined with heavy-hitting drums and production from bassist/producer, Jonathan Wisniewski, Utmost sprinkles in backing vocals, dissonant melodies, and more to create a dynamic, summer hardcore track.
Tracklist
01. Good Street
Credits
Utmost is:
Alex Allen — Vocals, Guitar
Jonathan Wisniewski — Bass
Alex Mazzie — Drums
Produced by Utmost
Recorded mixed & mastered by Jonathan Wisniewski at Second River Studios
Artwork Layout by Alex Allen
Photo by Marco Hernandez
For Fans Of
Seaweed, Drug Church, Mental
Spark — “Supernova”
10/14/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-065
Consistently looking within, questioning, and finding solutions to become a better person is an overall theme Spark has established in their music. On their first LP, “Supernova”, vocalist, Andy Villhauer dials on these themes from song to song, expressing rage for the way things are and encouraging positivity and growth. There’s truly a “Supernova” of emotions heard throughout the LP, with the backing of decades of influences of hardcore—from the sounds of DC’s revolution summer to the straight edge revival of the late 90s–early 00s. Andy, Fabian, Yannick, Chris and Jonas are at their strongest here, creating dynamic, expressive and melodic hardcore.
With the help of producer David Deutsch, Colin Knight and Will Killingsworth wrapping up mixing and mastering respectively, Spark shines on their first LP, creating a concise, emotional, and modern hardcore LP.
Tracklist
01. Ignition
02. Nothing (To You)
03. True Sight
04. Than to Fade Away
05. Reach
06. Wave Nature
07. Pain Not Peace
08. Evasion
09. Supernova
10. Shine
Credits
Recorded by David Deutsch at 1408 Productions, Hanover, Germany
Mixed by Colin Knight at Paradise Records, Anaheim, California
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios, Amherst, Massachusetts
Artwork by Johannes Böttge
Live photography by Anna Swiechowska
Additional vocals on "Nothing (To You)" by Steffen Angst
Spark is: Fabian Rösel, Yannick Grönlund, Chris Steinhaus, Jonas Lehnert and Andy Villhauer.
For Fans Of
Have Heart, Carry On, In My Eyes
Anxious Arms — “Crimes of Despair”
11/11/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-084
“Crimes of Despair” is the first LP from Sacramento metal/post-hardcore band, Anxious Arms. Over 5 years of being a band, releasing singles and EPs and touring, Anxious Arms has continuously honed in on what their sound is today. Beginning in the early days as an emo band and progressively introducing new sounds from metal and hardcore, the band organically evolved sonically.
Crimes of Despair does a great job displaying this. You can still hear bits of early Anxious Arms throughout the record, but sonically, there are many more layers and dynamics happening. This is quickly introduced on ‘Intro’, where a soundscape of Black Sabbath & Sleep-inspired guitars take over the song with lingering vocals, then loops into the title track—which explodes with heavy bass and shouting from vocalist, Kyle Bolla. Later tracks like ‘Foundation’ do a great job of switching the tempo at perfect points within the record–creating a more driving and urgent feeling.
Lyrically, Bolla is at his best. Emotions of loneliness, anger and doubt are poetically described in a doom-like world. There is an underlying through line of despair that tends to linger throughout the whole record. This theme, paired with the slow and heavy doom metal to post-hardcore dynamic works great. Anxious Arms are able to craft a concise and consistent LP, where a range of influences from Crowbar to Deftones and Cave In makes perfect sense.
Tracklist
01. Intro
02. Crimes of Despair
03. Catastrophes
04. Foundation
05. Nailed to the Wheel
06. Fall From Grace
07. Ever Changing
08. Memoriam
09. Wasted Days, Wasted Years
10. Faust
Credits
Album art by Neo Sabbath
Layout and design by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Music written by Anxious Arms // Lyrics by Kyle Bolla
Track 5 written by Zach Detamore and Anxious Arms
Kyle Bolla – Vocals, Guitar
Tuan Purser – Drums (Tracks 1-7), Guitar
Jack Wittich – Bass, Backing Vocals, Guitar
*Zach Detamore – Drums on Tracks 9-10
*Summer Bolla – Flute on track 8
Music written by Anxious Arms // Lyrics by Kyle Bolla
Track 5 written by Zach Detamore and Anxious Arms
Recorded/Mixed/Mastered at Earthtone Studio by Patrick Hills
Track 9-10 Recorded by Joshua Unitt
For Fans Of
Deftones, Crowbar, Will Haven
Squint — “Wash Away”
11/18/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-088
Following their debut EP released earlier this spring, Squint is swiftly back with their follow-up, “Wash Away”. The two pair nicely together, where “Feel it” is much more driving and abrasive, “Wash Away” leans more into the poppier sound influenced by ‘90s DIY indie-rock from bands like Superchunk, Archers of Loaf, and Dinosaur Jr.
While “Wash Away” still does a great job of displaying Squint’s angsty, melodic hardcore heard on their debut, this batch of songs sound more upbeat with guitar melodies acting almost as backup vocals for Brennan to shout with. Again, Squint has carved their own path in this modern age of melodic hardcore with a unique rhythm to easily get stuck on repeat.
Tracklist
01. Pig Pen
02. Seeds
03. Cirlces
04. Treading Water
Credits
All lyrics by Brennen Wilkinson
All music by Squint
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios, St. Louis, MO, USA
Album art created by Bastian Najdek
For Fans Of
Archers of Loaf, Seaweed, Drug Church
All Under Heaven + Leaving Time + Glare — “Split”
11/25/2022 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-089
While there has been no shortage of modern-age, shoegaze-inspired alternative rock, All Under Heaven, Leaving Time and Glare have seemed to differentiate themselves in a heavy-wave. Spanning from New Jersey to Florida and Texas, each band adds their own spin on the sound. On this three-way split, All Under Heaven leads with a jangly guitar, with Defabritus’ distinctive, lingering vocals on ‘Show You My Pain’, which slowly flows into ‘Head Down’. Leaving Time brings a punch of heaviness in the middle of the split, with their ringing guitar leads and post-hardcore-inspired sound. Finally, on ‘Sunny’, Glare sounds as bright as ever, with a careful blend of Smashing Pumpkins and Lush-inspired swirling guitars and vocals. This first 3-way split on Sunday Drive Records captures the current sound of shoegaze/alternative rock in 2022—All Under Heaven, Leaving Time and Glare continue to evolve in this space and build interest of what’s next.
Tracklist
01. All Under Heaven — “Show You My Pain”
02. Leaving Time — “Head Down”
03. Glare — “Sunny”
Credits
All Under Heaven
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Wyatt Oberholzer at the knife lair in Philadelphia, PA
Leaving Time
Engineered, mixed & mastered by John Howard @ War House in Gainesville, FL
Glare
Recorded and mixed by Nate Garza and Glare
For Fans Of
Smashing Pumpkins, Lush, My Bloody Valentine
Sign Language — “Madison & Floral”
April 21, 2023 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-092
Madison & Floral connect Sign Language to home in Ohio. It represents hope, loss, relationships, love, and uncertainty. Sign Language carefully built their first LP around these themes and emotions. In nine songs, the band drifts between each, approaching them in unique ways.
On songs like ‘Abide’ the back-and-forth aching and soothing vocals lead the track, revolving around a loving, yet bittersweet memory. On ‘Crumbling’, slower guitars and harmonies lead the song—then on ‘Only You’ or ‘The Nothing’, Sign Language lean on their post-hardcore roots, creating the most driving and heaviest songs the band has yet to make.
Sign Language has mastered their songwriting on “Madison & Floral”—fitting perfectly at home in the unique environment they’ve created.
Tracklist
1. Madison Ave.
2. The Nothing
3. Abide
4. The Silence
5. Burning House
6. Only You
7. Crumbling
8. World Of Light
9. Unfamiliar
Credits
Recorded + Produced by Austin Labig at Huge Face Productions
Mix + Master by Unnus Latif at Black Moon Recordings
Album Art by Joey Goergen
Design + Layout by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Guitar: Ryne Pacheco + Sarah Tolley
Bass: Nick Ruholt + Ryne Pacheco
Drums: Calogero Oakley
Vocals: Sarah Tolley + Nick Ruholt + Ryne Pacheco
For Fans Of
Superheaven, Title Fight, Pity Sex
Anklebiter — “To Live and Withstand”
May 26, 2023 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-090
Fast, loud hardcore will never get old. “To Live and Withstand” clearly showcases this, where the majority of each song on the seven-song EP is just short of a minute and a half, yet packed with so much energy, emotion, and rhythm.
Anklebiter came right out of the gates in 2022 with their explosive demo. On their EP, they’ve only evolved what was heard prior. While still straightforward hardcore songs, Anklebiter’s songwriting is stronger and more confident than ever. “I Am…” and “Pearl” show the band easily playing with tempo and creating a powerful dynamic that’s tough not to dance to. Guitar solos and hooky bass lines are sprinkled throughout, adding more layers to the band’s furious sound.
“To Live and Withstand” is full of rageful recollections of life, detailed with harsh imagery and expressed with bursts of spite. Anklebiter continues to resist, calloused, growing and withstanding.
Tracklist
1. Northeast Straight Edge
2. I Am…
3. Daredevil
4. Pearl
5. Catharsis
6. Altruist
7. Lynx
Credits
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Will Hirst
Album Art by Daniel Mackey
Design + Layout by Jonathan Lee Gonzales
Guitar: Evan Stein
Bass: Logan St. Germain
Drums: Nicholas Birtles
Vocals: Rachael Braverman
For Fans Of
Mental, Righteous Jams, Result of Choice
Painful Choice / SUGAR COAT / The Arrival Note
06.16.2023 · Sunday Drive Records · SDR-099
Florida emo/indie rock and Atlanta hardcore merge on this three-way split from Painful Choice, Sugar Coat, and The Arrival Note. Painful Choice expands further into the rev-summer sound heard in their demo; it is now much more honed in with the same passion and melody. Sugar Coat, a new Florida band, adds a jangly, indie-rock sound to the mix, with the Built to Spill/Pavement melodic influence. Finally, The Arrival Note closes out the split with their best songs yet. Over the years, the band has taken the late 90’s emo sound and modernized it to be their own. Now with a solid lineup, the band explores a more heavy, anthemic sound; channeling the Texas is the Reason LP or the more fast-paced Hey Mercedes songs.
Tracklist
1. Painful Choice — Azul Profundó
2. Painful Choice — Vencido
3. SUGAR COAT — Mask
4. SUGAR COAT — Follow You
5. The Arrival Note — Falling Down
6. The Arrival Note — Surrender
Credits
Painful Choice
Recorded by Jackson Giles & Dom Maduri
Mixed by Dom Maduri — Toast & Jam Studio
Mastered by Will Killingsworth — Dead Air Studio
SUGAR COAT
Recorded, mixed & mastered by John Howard — War Horse Studios
The Arrival Note
Recorded, mixed & mastered by John Howard — War Horse Studios
Design & layout by Jonathan Lee Gonzales at SDR
