OffTime Records

Bio:

OffTime Records is a Chicago based independent record label. Since 1995 OffTime has released over 20 records from bands like Horace Pinker, Cletus, Shyster, At The Drive-In, Spider Virus, Dynamite Boy and many more. OffTime Records is and always has been a D.I.Y. run label that has tried to give small bands a platform to promote themselves.


Horace Pinker - "Red Eyed Regular" CDEP
Five-song CDEP featuring three alternate versions of recordings from the Texas 110 session, plus a unreleased song "Caught Up" and a live recording of "Bryan's Song" from the 2002 Groez Rock Festival in Belgium.



Stereo South "Justamere Road" CD
Debut full-length CD from the Chicago based trio, recorded at Atlas Studios in Chicago with Matt Allison (The Lawrence Arms, Alkaline Trio and Duvall). After a half-dozen years playing in local Chicago punk and garage bands, the three members of Stereo South came together with a desire to play more than power-chord rock-anthems through amps turned up to 10.



Spider Virus - Radio Invaders CD
The second full-length from this Nashville, TN band and the best they have done to date. Recorded with Tim O'Heir (Come, Samiam, Superdrag), The result is a more mature and well-crafted album.




Alligator Gun - Over and Out CD
From Milwaukee, WI and featuring members of the PROMISE RING, HEY MERCEDES and DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, comes one of the best melodic punk bands of the 90's. This band was one of the first to combine melodic pop-punk and emo. After years of touring and promoting their two previous records, this record represents the pinnacle of their career.



Three Years Down - Texas: Confidential CDEP
From Oakland, California comes high-octane, balls out rock and roll...the way it should be played. Their sound has been compared to a mix of Rocket from the Crypt (minus the horns), Supersuckers (without the gloss), a dash of the Dwarves with just a shake of the New Bomb Turks.



At The Drive In - El Gran Orgo CDEP
Ground-breaking six-song release that catapulted ATDI to national recognition.
"This isn't that slowed down, lame emo...but a flailing, thrashing rush of fury and angst...This is a really good CD." - MRR



At the Drive-In - Hell Paso 7"
OffTime gives new life to this release that highlights ATDI's emo, melodic beginnings.
"Pop punk, emotional tunes, kids will be boppin' to this." - MRR


At the Drive-In - Alfaro Vive, Carajo 7"
Another one of the "lost" seven-inches, ATDI gets more aggressive with this, their second release.
"louder arrangements, a restless emotionalism...the band's confidence is immediately noticeable." - Punk Planet



Dynamite Boy - Hell is Other People CD
Straight out of Austin, TX comes the infamous debut full length from DB! Produced by Chris Gates (Big Boys). Features 13 of the best love-sick pop-punk tunes youíll ever hear.
"Catchy hooks and singalong "woah-woah" choruses, tight, upfront production...make this one stand out." - MRR


.. Dynamite Boy - Devoted CDEP
After the success of "Hell is Other People" comes the next OffTime installment from this Austin, TX band. Following the foot steps of their last record (pop punk hooks, melodic harmonizing vocals, up beat rhythms and powerful guitars) comes six more classics with the unique spin that only Dynamite Boy could put on this genre.



NRA - Access Surf City Amsterdam CD
One of Europe's hugest bands, NRA hops the pond with this 16-track collection of their first three Europe-only releases.
"NRA still manage to bring a fresh, original perspective to the old dog that is punk rock." - Flipside



NRA - Another Day at Work 7"
One studio track and two live recordings from a radio show in Holland. NRA delivers more melodic pop punk in their Descendents/Black Flag approach to music.
"I was very skeptical about this band...I was pleasantly surprised, this is really good." - MRR



Shyster - Say Uncle CD
Originality in the SoCal punk sound? Hasn't that gone the way of the dodo? Here are 13 songs that prove otherwise. Featuring the drummer of Diesel Boy.
"...only one word comes to mind, phenomenal." - INK 19



Shyster - That's My Story 7"
Lots of melody with the tempo set high from this Florida punk outfit.
"This is intense, melodic, energetic and beautifully driving all in one." - INK 19



Self - Codename: Spivey CD
The South has risen again with this, the first full-length from these South Carolina standouts. 16 fast-paced, melodic punk goodness the General Lee would love.
"Some of the catchiest, hook-laden memorable pop-punk this side of Zoinks!, Sicko, and Discount. Great lyrics, great production, great artwork, great, great, great." - INK 19



Horace Pinker|Doc Hopper - Suck Shit 7"
While they may profess it sucks shit, it really doesn't. Horace Pinker and Doc Hopper give up 2 songs each of prime pop punk that avenges maximum hell on the ears. A split from a 1995 shared tour.



Cletus - I Ain't Drinking Tonight 7"
Four melodic tracks from one of South Carolina's leaders.
"Melodic fuckin' punk, that gets the toe a tappin' and the beer a flowin." - MRR



Lick 57's - Dingbat 7"
Straight from the sunshine state, four cool up-tempo punks songs.
"Catchy, harder edged pop punk with raw production. Somewhere in between Rhythm Collision and early Face to Face. Good Stuff." - MRR



Chigliaks - Good, Good-Byes 7"
Four song release from this El Paso trio. Featuring Greg from Universal Recovered. (At the Drive-In put out their records)
"Power pop. Mix between punk and indie rock, reminds me of Superchunk. Something more bands should do, mix pop and punk sensibilities together. This is a definite buy" - Punk Planet

Lynyrd's Innards - Sissy 7"
A solid release from this Chicago pop punk band that get's comparisons to J Church and Alkaline Trio.




...But Alive - Schmutzig 7"
Songs from their first two European only releases. Politically charged melodic hardcore from Germany.

Member Since:

May 04, 2009

Members:

Spider Virus / Horace Pinker / Self / Dynamite Boy / At The Drive In / Shyster / Cletus / Doc Hopper / NRA / Lynyrd's Innards / Three Years Down / Lick 57's / Alligator Gun / Chigliaks / ...But Alive

Influences:

Paris, France 1995
NRA (NL) Horace Pinker (US)
No Fun At All (S)

Sounds Like:

Punk Rock

Record Label:

OffTime Records