Topic: New Release Out Now!

Artist: Hooper

Title: Primer Gray

Catalog #: SLN-FAV38C

Format: Digital Single

Hype: Our most veteran act on team SLN, Hooper, has just dropped a fresh digital single! It's titled "Primer Gray" and it's another standout post-hardcore indie-college-rock jam from the gang. The dynamics are on point as you would expect from Hooper. The band has a knack for blending punk-adjacent genres into cohesive earworms and "Primer Gray" is no exception. You can stream and/or download the tune at all the regular digital music places, including our web store and bandcamp. The band is getting more active, so stay tuned for more from Hooperville!

Shop Links: Web Store / Bandcamp

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Topic: New Release Out Now!

Artist: Small Doses

Title: Rodeo

Catalog #: SLN-271

Formats: 7” Vinyl EP / Digital

Hype: It's release day for Small Doses! "Rodeo" contains 4 blasts of organized chaos on a slab of blue/red 7" vinyl. There's power, precision and melody. Post-hardcore fans, this one's for you! But, like, it's also for anyone else that wants it. Which should be anyone reading this! Links are below if you spaced on the pre-order, plus Recess Ops will be distributing the 7". Green Noise Records will be offering up the retail exclusive versions with the numbered art prints too. Thanks for following along during our busy fall y'all!

Shop Links: Web Store / Bandcamp

Pressing Info: 250 7” EP’s on split sea blue/ruby red translucent vinyl / digital extended player. There are 50 limited edition copies of the 7" that come with a bonus hand numbered alternate cover print, 25 red and 25 blue. Released 10/28/25.

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Topic: New Release Out Now!

Artist: Night Court

Title: Nervous Birds (Deluxe Remastered)

Catalog #: SLN-268

Formats: 12” Vinyl LP / Digital

Hype: The birds have landed and they're a bit nervous! Today is the release day for Night Court's "Nervous Birds (Deluxe Remastered)". No need for them to be nervous though. This is the single greatest compilation of a duology that the band has ever put together. Again. But different. Friends and fans, this is the definitive version and it's on the format you've all been screaming for... vinyl! The cassette versions sold out fast. The CD version sold out fast. If you slept on the vinyl, it's not too late. Do it now! Recess Ops will have them soon as well as some other excellent record slingers. One more thing about the vinyl... Can you guess? It's selling fast!

Shop Links: Web Store / Bandcamp

Pressing Info: 100 12" LP's on Big Bird yellow vinyl / digital long player. 200 12" LP's on night black vinyl / digital long player. "NB!O" originally released 12/3/21, "NB!T" originally released 5/6/22. Co-release with Drunk Dial Records (USA), Debt Offensive Records (Canada) and Shield Recordings (The Netherlands). Released 10/17/25.

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Topic: New Release Out Now!

Artist: Seth Anderson

Title: These Exact Days, These Peaceful Nights

Catalog #: SLN-274

Formats: 12” Vinyl LP / Digital

Hype: This exact day is release day for "These Exact Days, These Peaceful Nights", the latest album from Canadian folk hero Seth Anderson! The record features everything you love about Seth's songwriting and performances, plus the production from Lydia Loveless elevates the sound to new heights. Highlights include the singles 'Out At Sea' and 'Leafs Are Out'. If you missed out on the vinyl and/or digital, grab a copy now! Recess Ops will have them soon as well as some fine shops up north. Catch Seth Anderson on his Canadian tour as he supports "These Exact Days, These Peaceful Nights" with full band shows. Follow him for all the info!

Shop Links: Web Store / Bandcamp

Pressing Info: 100 12" LP's on random mystery color vinyl / digital long player. 150 12" LP's on clear with blue smoke vinyl / digital long player. 250 12" LP's on classic black vinyl / digital long player. Released 10/14/25.

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Topic: New Band, New Release! Pre-Order Now!

Artist: Small Doses

Title: Rodeo

Catalog #: SLN-271

Formats: 7” Vinyl EP / Digital

Release Date: 10/28/25

Hype: Asheville, NC’s Small Doses is the latest group to join team SLN! Their new EP “Rodeo”, out on October 28^th, follows up their self-titled debut album that was released in 2024 through Let’s Pretend Records. Tunefully dynamic, “Rodeo” is a blend of punk and post-hardcore with pop sensibilities. Small Doses is comprised of veteran musicians that have done time in such acts as Off With Their Heads, Zombie Queen and Dawn Of The Dude. “Rodeo” is available on 7” vinyl and as a digital extended player. Pre-orders are up now in the usual spots. The lead single, ‘Actually, This Is My First Rodeo’, premiered today (October 9^th) over at Scene Point Blank and you can also blast the track on our bandcamp sampler. Get ready to ride folks!

Shop Links: Web Store / Bandcamp

Bandcamp Sampler Single: Actually, This Is My First Rodeo

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