12MFA Records-The Fightbacks #242002 CD... "End of an Era..." is still there. You can buy it online at interpunk.com, just type in 'fightbacks' in the search section. You can also hear them on www.destroyradio.com. Go listen to a punk show and I know there are a few songs throughout the shows. Carly's Day Out has two more sessions in the studio and their album should be complete. This will be (if everything goes in order) #242004. I think it will just be on CD and possibly on LP if it sells pretty good. This should also be available on interpunk.com when it's out. Hopefully it will be out by Feb. or March 2001. Uniform Pants/Long Live Nothing split 7" available a few months after we finally get the masters. This will also be on CD so don't fret if you are one of those poser kids that doesn't own a vinyl listening machine. (just joking!) Uniform Pants is an awesome hardcore emo-power violence featuring ex-memebers of PPA, and Long Live Nothing is hardcore, a touch of Maiden and a girl singer with ex-members of so many bands. All I can remember is the bassist was in Charles Bronson and they are broken up now. (already!) (twelvemfa@hotmail.com)

Afro Pubes Records-"Can I Borrow a Feeling?" comp is out now. Be on the lookout for the Tobucdet full length, "The Great Spill". Next on the hit list will be the Class|Action's split with Stance. Then just when you thought the fun was over I will be pumping out the Authority Abuse recordings with their old members that never got released, rock. For more lowdown go to http://aprecords.cjb.net. (aprecords@angelfire.com)

Arms Reach Recordings-Arms Reach has just joined the ranks of Red Line Distribution along with the likes of He Who Corrupts, Harmless, Failed Experiment, Government Music, Walk In Cold, The Sinister Label and Qunicy Shanks. So, if you don't see my records in stores, ASK for them. There's no reason stores shouldn't have them. Still fairly new is the V.Reverse Discography CD and The John Sparrow s/t EP which have both been getting rave reviews everywhere. Oct. 16th brings the release of the Tie That Binds "Half Past Heroes" CD, their first release in four years. Be at the Fireside on Oct. 27th to check them out at the big Bhopal Stiffs reunion show. For the latest news, check my website or write at http://www.armsreachrecordings.com/. (ArmsReachRecords@aol.com)

DC Records-My label has 3 releases still in print: DCR01 - Last In Line/Landmine - split CD $3ppd, DCR02 - "The New Breed" - comp - 7in $3ppd featuring Kungfu Rick, Landmine, Last in line, and Breaker, and my newest release is DCR04 Trepan Nation/Strength In Numbers - split 7in $3ppd. (DCRecords@aol.com)

Forged Again Records-Forge Again Records just put out a four song CDEP by Stillwell. Also, the tour edition of the Examination of the... full length CD is available now. The full art version and the LP will be out in September. After that, a reissue of the fordirelifesake CDEP, remixed and remastered, with an extra song should be out in september or october. In November, look for a 5 song 12" EP by Spirit of Versailles, and a full length CD/LP from the band formerly known as Insidious. (jwexler@aol.com)

Fudge Sickill Records-This is the deal, um we are Fudge Sickill Records straight out of Villa Park. We are here to give the kids what they want, good rock and roll at a cheap price. Our current releases are: The Elmhurst vs. Villa Park comp with Sig Transit Gloria, Kungfu Rick, Showoff, Off Yourself, Backdrop, Authority Abuse and more, and Offyourself's self titled full length, which will be out around Jesus' birthday. (fudgesickill@yahoo.com)

Hewhocorrupts Inc.-Elmhurst vs. Villa Park CD compilation is finally out. It is available for $8ppd through the mail. Email me if you'd like one or just visit the website for ordering info. Bands on the comp include: Sig Transit Gloria, Kungfu Rick, Showoff, Plain White T's, Off Yourself, Authority Abuse, Dutch Oven, Backdrop, and many more. Free poster with every order. Next up is a split EP with the band He Who Corrupts and another group. Yes, this will be very fucking metal! Check out www.angelfire.com/il2/hewhocorrupts. (hewhocorrupts@hotmail.com)

Jet Black Records-Our first release is slated to be a CD called "Whats the Score? A Tribute To Jawbreaker" and features a killer lineup of bands covering Jawbreaker Tunes like Tom Daily, The Weakerthans, Midtown, The Casket Lottery, Sig Transit Gloria, GodsReflex, Notaword, The Summer League, Wolcott, Twinstar, Thursday, Piebald, and Climber as of now. That will be out this fall. After that we're hoping to start production on our first label band, Twinstar, full length CD in hopes of that being out next summer. We have some merch and stuff on our website at JetblackRecords.Homestead.Com. (MrChainsaw97@aol.com)

Johann's Face Records-The Sig Transit Gloria (self titled) debut full length will be out in Feb. The Atari Star "Shrp Knf Cts Mtns" full length will be out in March and a 5 song Gods Reflex EP will be out sometime thereafter. (JohannFace@aol.com)

The Magic Spot Productions-In recent months The Helligoats self-titled CD has been released as well as the new full length by Troubled Hubble. Yellow Snowmen have also stuck around long enough for their new LP. Besides that Sea & Ocean, and Kindness are currently working on their releases. (themagicspot@hotmail.com)

Novocaine Records-We are currently accepting submissions for the upcoming scrape compilation due out late spring / early summer 2000. There are only a couple of spots left, so any bands wanting to submit should do so soon. Also coming soon is our new line of merchandise, including logo t-shirts, stickers, and patches. In other news, Novocaine is proud to be working with Chicago's own All Else Fails on their first full length CD scheduled for release this summer. (for sound clips, info, and All Else Fails' full line of merchandise, go to www.novocaine-records.com/allelsefails/) Be sure to visit our official site at www.novocaine-records.com for updates and submission information. (info@novocaine-records.com)

Pg x Pg Label-John Q Public have decided to call it quits after a couple of years of circulating through the United States. They started out in Gainesville, Florida and after a year or two moved their way up towards Lafayette, Indiana. Their CD will not be released, but a double seven inch will still be in the works and have a limited pressing of 500. The double seven inch will have a release date that will be either late 2000 or early 2001. There will be lots of other projects in the works. Visit the webpage to see updated news. Stay tuned and check out https://www.angelfire.com/il2/pgxpg. (pgxpg@hotmail.com)

The Pirate Party Record Company-Small label outside of Chicago. Out now: thesupereighteen 4-label split CDEP and The Brokedowns demo CD. Coming soon: The Colour Blue/Kill Devil Hills split CD, The Brokedowns 4-label split CD, and thesupereighteen 7''. Looking for bands, please contact us: The Pirate Party Record Company, PO Box 814, Dundee, Il 60118-0814. (Thepirateparty@aol.com)

PunkHead Records-Our most current release is: "Head to Head" split EP with the Cancer Merchants and the Yellow Snowmen, 6 new songs in all, plus hidden tracks. Also available, both Cancer Merchants full length CDs "Life is Full of Choices" and "Be Back Soon" plus their new live CD is out as well. Still available: "I Wanna Be A PunkHead". Chicagoland pop-punk compilation including English Softhearts, Ingrates, Cancer Merchants, Yellow Snowmen, Poonanies, Perps, Mike, Mulligan Stu, plus a few more. All CDs $5 (+$1 shipping and free stickers). Contact us for ordering, info, and what not go to: www.Punkheadrecords.com. (Weezr138@aol.com)

Punk Rock Onion Records-Punk Rock Onion was originally a 'zine that I started a couple years back. I started the label last summer, and haven't had the chance to release a new issue of the PRO 'zine since. However, the PRO 'zine is again in the works and the latest issue should be out sometime this summer! Label Releases: -PROR#00 band: MIKE album: What Women Really Want Originally on the band's Carbonite Records label, it is now distributed by Punk Rock Onion. It contains 20 tracks and a bonus track.- -PROR#001 bands: Various album: GIRLS KICK ASS! The Punk Rock Onion Records Compilation! The first official PRO release. Contains 22 rockin' tunes by bands like MIKE, CATCH 22, HOMEGROWN, OBLIVION and more!- -PROR#002 band: MIKE album: CHICAGO'S ONLY HOPE The 2nd album by these three guys named Mike. This album rocks!!!!! It has 18 tunes plus some cool multi-media stuff for your computer!!! This is destined to be a classic. Watch for these guys!!!!- -PROR#003 This album will be available in August 2000. It's going to be a compilation of all rockin' Chicago area, punk/ska/emo/and hardcore bands. Send submissions ASAP if interested.- (punkronion@aol.com)

Rebound Records (RIP)-Thats right, Rebound Records is no more. Mike has now moved on and started a new label called ArmsReachRecordings. He will be putting out a few more records on Rebound but after that the label will be gone forever a long with most releases. Here is the release schedule for Rebound: No Reply "Conclusions Drawn On The Basis of Other Things" CD, and that should be out by the end of the month. Then he will be putting out a Dig Dug/Sore Loser split 7" which should be out shortly after the No Reply CD. That's it for Rebound. But Arms Reach Recordings is in the works with a: Sore Loser 7" and that should be out by the middle of next month. Then the re-press of Gods Reflex "Shifting" 7" will be out in April. Just when you think a man could do no more Mikes putting out the LP version of Gods Reflex' new album (CD on Johanns Face) wait he has more, June will bring the V.REVERSE discography and July will bring the John Sparrow CD. Wow. Keep up the good work Mike. Oh yeah Mike Gibson is not a girbil bitting monkey boy. So don't listen to the rumors. Free prize to whom ever finds all the miss-spellings in this aticle. It's late and well I can't spell anyway. (armsreachrecords@aol.com)

Sinister Records-Sinister had a busy summer! We added 3 new bands to the roster; Division, Spitalfield and Logans Loss. Spitalfields debut full length titled "Faster Crashes Harder" will be released to stores October 2nd, while the Band will have them by the end of August. Spitalfield is playing a record release on October 14th at the Velvet in Wheaton, IL w/Division and Boylion. If you haven't heard of the band they are a mix of pop and emo, that has a ton of energy behind it(think early get up kids). Division is finishing up their debut full length entitled "Who died?[working title]" it is currently getting mastered with the guy who does all the Jade Tree mastering jobs. Division is also busy with their other bands Miasis(featuring Sean from Coalace) and The Enemy(recording their debut record with Indecision at Red House with Ed Rose(Coalace,Get up kids). We also are going to be doing a split CD with Frontside and *tomsawyer this fall as well as a Logans Loss Cdep early next year. Our web page has just been updated with a fresh new look thanks to Mr. Joe Chavez(www.fireeaterindustries.com). Get in touch we will have a split 4 song sampler with Spitalfield and Division on it, email us if you would like to receive one! (Sinisterec@aol.com)

Skeletor Rekids-Out soon is The Hatemail Killers 7" - fucking fast as hell Charles Bronson style hardcore with female screams outta California. Also in the works is a compilation CD of tons of underground grind/noise/punk/hc/gore. Tracks already in from Agathocles, Denak, Hatemail Killers, Volition, Black Market Fetus, Prejudice, and Too Many Screaming Children. Out by end of September/early Oct. Also still distro about 50-60 tapes of extreme audio terrorism. Get some you fucks. (jskeletor@yahoo.com)

Skin Graft Records-"Dysfunctional punk damaged art done good " -Les Charm. Bands include: Arab On Radar, Quintron, Flossie and the Unicorns, The Flying Luttenbachers, Cheer-Accident, Melt Banana, ZeekSheck, Colossamite, U.S.Maple, Ruins. Check out www.skingraftrecords.com for mailorder info/news/tours.etc. Stores and distributors - contact IMD at ph.562-869-9450 or sonny@imusicd.com. (lesscharm@juno.com)

Smilin' Bob Records-Right now we are working on an LP compilation. Also planned is a seven inch series with various bands. Bands please send demos. (smilinbobrex@yahoo.com)

Sniper Juice Records-We have two releases out so far. The Poonanies- CD. 10 songs. 6 bucks ppd. Blameshifter- 5 song CD- 4 bucks/Cassette- 2 bucks ppd. Upcoming: Vote Quimby 7 inch. Look for them in a local indie record store or at the bands' shows. We also have t-shirts (blameshifter) 8 bucks ppd, pins, and stickers (free when you buy something else). Website coming soon. www.sniperjuice.com or mail Sniper Juice Records PO BOX 007 Park Ridge IL, 60068. (info@sniperjuice.com)

Synapse Records-There are still Chauncey 7" available for $3 ppd on clear vinyl. The Last Ditch Effort/23,000 Little Girls Crying tape is sold out, Patterson tapes are sold out. Don't look for represses. As far as for new releases, none are planned, Synapse is on hold while I, Alex, figure out my financial situation. Synpase might restart in late summer when I move to Chicago. Otherwise look out for Synapse Records recording artists Last Ditch Effort's debut CD, a split with Stillwell on some more prosperous label. (apolotsky@hotmail.com)

They Still Make Records-Some interesting facts that you should know about the label: 1) promotes vinyl 2) has great releases by the following bands: Boris The Sprinkler, Moral Crux, 17 Years, Jinx, Ruth's Hat, and The Screwballs 3) Upcoming releases: Moral Crux 7 inch and The Helgas (ex 17 Years) full length 4) Has a web site: http//:home.earthlink.net/~theystill 5) Ran by a fan of music, not a fan of profit. (theystill@earthlink.net)

Underestimated Records-I just put out the Strength In Numbers 7", the Purpose 7", and the No Justice 7", as well as the new Supersleuth CD, and I'll be putting out the LP version of that in a few weeks (the covers are getting printed now). I'll be releasing a CD/LP from a band called Vitamin X from the Netherlands, a band called Dead End from Sweden (split release between Underestimated/625/Bridge Records), Bomb's Away from NYC (split release with Lifeline), and some other stuff in the future (Kill Your Idols EP, Crucial Youth unreleased LP, etc). Contact Underestimated Records PO Box 13274 Chicago, IL 60613 USA http://members.aol.com/undrstim8d. (XsipowitzX@aol.com)

Up Jumps the Devil Records-"Heavier than a truck of bricks in the woods" - New Citybands. Bands include: 7000 Dying Rats, My Lai, and Kungfu Rick. (lesscharm@juno.com)