Escapist Records

UTG EXCLUSIVE: My Mouth Is The Speaker ‘In Focus’ Documentary Series Part 4

Akron, Ohio’s My Mouth Is The Speaker and Escapist Records are just a few short days away from the release of the In Focus 7?, the band’s first vinyl release. For those who don’t yet know the band or any of their fine members, we’re giving you a look into the lives of these young artists during the recording of the […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: My Mouth Is The Speaker “In Focus” Documentary Series Part 3

Akron, Ohio’s My Mouth Is The Speaker and Escapist Records are just a few short weeks away from the release of the In Focus 7?, the band’s first vinyl release. For those who don’t yet know the band or any of their fine members, we’re giving you a look into the lives of these young artists during the recording of the […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: My Mouth Is The Speaker “In Focus” Documentary Series Part 2

Akron, Ohio’s My Mouth Is The Speaker and Escapist Records are just a few short weeks away from the release of the In Focus 7?, the band’s first vinyl release. For those who don’t yet know the band or any of their fine members, we’re giving you a look into the lives of these young artists during the recording of the […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: My Mouth Is The Speaker “In Focus” Documentary Series Part 1

Akron, Ohio’s My Mouth Is The Speaker and Escapist Records are a month away from the release of the In Focus 7″, the band’s first vinyl release. For those who don’t yet know the band or any of their fine members, we’re giving you a look into the lives of these young artists during the recording […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 2/2-2/8

It was a banner week for pop punk vinyl, and we’ve got all the details here at Weekly Wax. There were new editions of some classics, with a reissue campaign underway for The Ataris in conjunction with their upcoming So Long, Astoria tour, another entry in Adeline Records‘ series of Green Day repressings, and new […]

REVIEW: Sweet Weapons – All of My Best Friends are Dogs

Artist: Sweet Weapons Album: All Of My Best Friends Are Dogs Genre: Hardcore/rock Label: Escapist Records It’s strangely difficult to get more information on Sweet Weapons, but in an odd way it kind of adds to the lure of this album. All of my Best Friends are Dogs is, in itself, a profoundly strange album, […]

STREAM: Foxfires (ex-Four Year Strong) – “It Was A Journey”

Former member of Four Year Strong, Josh Lyford’s hardcore project is at it again. Foxfires put up “It Was A Journey” as a stream over on Alt Press’ website earlier this morning, and it sure does pack a punch. “It Was A Journey” is included on The Golden Age, the band’s EP that’s slated for […]

Foxfires Announce New EP, Release New Song

Worcester hardcore act Foxfires have announced they will be releasing a brand new 7-inch EP, titled Golden Age, set to be released in early 2013 on Escapist Records. Along with the new EP, Foxfires have also released a brand new track entitled “Black, White Birch”. For those unfamiliar with the band, Foxfires features ex-Four Year […]

Light Years Writing For New Full-Length

Kent, Ohio’s own Light Years are going to be taking the next few months to write their new full-length for Escapist Records. UTG knows that the band are planning to enter the studio to record in November and will release this album in 2013. There is no set date for this album as of yet. […]

Escapist Records Sign Light Years

Kent, Ohio rockers Light Years have officially signed to Escapist Records. Congratulations to the entire band! The label plans on releasing Light Years upcoming EP, Just Between Us, online and on vinyl in the early part of 2012. If you are looking to hear some new material from the group please head over to their […]