We gladly welcome Kent, Ohio’s ANNABEL to the Beartrap roster! The band self-released their fantastic debut EP, NOW THAT WE’RE ALIVE, earlier this year.
Annabel play an infectious blend of indie pop with post punk dynamics. Echoes of The Get Up Kids, Superchunk and The Anniversary are present on Now That We’re Alive. Yet, Annabel take [...]

Reviews for Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate)’s Year Of The Rabbit seven-inch are streaming in.
“For a 7″, I couldn’t think of a more perfect package. Empire! Empire! is likely to reel in quite the audience once the masses become more aware of their truly beautifully poignant voice in independent rock. Year of the [...]

THEY AND THE CHILDREN - New Full-Length Available For Pre-order
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* Order HOME now - Ships May 30th
* Both CD and Vinyl available
* Official release date - July 01, 2008 on Kill Normal Records
HOME, the upcoming full-length from the DIY hardcore juggernaut that is Middletown, Connecticut’s THEY AND THE CHILDREN is now available for [...]

BRASS - 3 New Songs for Free Download
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* A SMALL BREATH EP now available digitally
* Also download songs from debut SET & DRIFT
Philadelphia’s BRASS have officially released their new three-song EP, A SMALL BREATH, for free digital download. For more information, go here. For instant gratification, voila!
The band will also be pressing a [...]