That's right dear readers, there are two physical releases left on the SLN calendar for 2020! We're hyping them as a duo since they'll be sharing a physical release date. First, we want to welcome Sunshine Satellite to the SLN stable of stars! Sunshine Satellite is made up of singer, guitarist and songwriter Sarah Heller
(formerly of Stoli & The Beers). She
can do it all (including bass on recordings) but chooses to leave the drumming
up to her impressively skilled brother-in-law Tom Chagolla (currently of Native
Daughters and Chap). The results are
compact, sleek, tuneful and pummeling.
Their S/T EP will be released on Cassette and Digital on 12/11/20. Pre-order the cassette from our WEB STORE and listen to the single 'Fire Pretty' on our BANDCAMP SAMPLER. Next up is a fun entry from the "Punk Rock Jingle Machine", Charlie Continental, called "Be Much Better". A 7" Flexi Disc will be released on 12/11/20 and pre-orders for those are also in our WEB STORE. The Digital version is already available right now! Find it on our BANDCAMP page and all the other digital-streaming places you like to rock and/or roll to. This time out, Charlie delivered a
ska song with some extra vocal help from his buddies Daryl Wilson (The
Bollweevils), Ella Sugar (his SPELLS bandmate) and The Calgary Family Singers
(Jennifer is a longtime collaborator).
During the troubles of this past year, 'Be Much
Better' is basically how Charlie channeled some frustrations about world
events into a short little song. He’s always loved the unity message and energy of ska. 100% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and
digital) will be donated to Black Lives Matter 5280, Black Lives Matter Chicago
and Black Trans Femmes In The Arts.
Words cannot express his and his friends’ gratitude to all who listen,
follow, share and help with their efforts. So, if that's it for physical releases, does that mean we might have a digital surprise hiding out at HQ? Follow along (especially 12/4/20, wink-wink) to find out!
Love,
The Staff
