Stephen Beebout: Debut LP & USA/UK/EUR Tour Dates January 25, 2018 11:23

Stephen Beebout has a new LP coming out this spring on Urban Scandal Records! Find him on the road to get an early listen of the new songs.

1/26: San Francisco, CA @ The Sweat Lodge
1/27: San Francisco, CA @ Levy Dance
2/2: Mountain View, CA @ Red Rock
2/3: Oakland, CA @ The Octopus Literary Salon
2/7: Cardiff, UK @ GWDIHW
2/9: Reading, UK @ Global Cafe
2/13: Paris, FR @ Pop In
2/17: Brooklyn, NY @ 415 Hyphy House
2/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland

Photo by Wayne Mills / The Dus Room

Curls Is The New Girls January 9, 2018 17:24

Curls has a new interview! See what's up with the guys at Third Outing.

Stephen Beebout: Blank Canvas December 7, 2017 14:13

Blank Canvas is a never ending album by Stephen Beebout. It is a growing playlist of songs that are written and recorded at home. These tracks come from a very different creative space and won't be found on one of his traditional releases. Blank Canvas is exclusively available through Urban Scandal Records. Listen to "Thinking About That Kiss". His debut album is due out in early 2018.

Cults & Christopher Owens December 3, 2017 19:55

Cults have released a new song featuring Christopher Owens of Curls! The song is a Hideout cover. Catch "I Got Your Message" below.

Christopher Owens Tours Asia November 30, 2017 13:29

Christopher Owens is on tour in Asia! He talks about his new band Curls and a bit about his writing process. Check out the groups debut here.

Black Friday Is Here November 22, 2017 17:57

Get 30% Off Everything On Our Website

From Thursday (11/23) until Sunday (11/26) you will recieve 30% off on vinyl, tapes, downloads, t-shirts and totes when you enter the code BLKFRIDAY at checkout! Start your holiday shopping with independent records and merchandise by Curls, The Band Ice Cream, Owl Paws, Stephen Beebout, No Hands and many more. 

Curls on Beats 1 Radio November 18, 2017 00:00

Catch an interview with Curls on Matt Wilkinson's Beats 1 Radio show! Get at it through Apple Music. Saturday 11/18/17 - 9am LA / 12pm NYC / 5pm LDN. Listen on-demand through Apple Music in the next few days if you aren't able to stream the live show!

Live Link: apple.co/beats1

Pitchfork Reviews Vante November 9, 2017 08:00

Pitchfork has given a rad in-depth review of Vante! Give it a read? Curls' debut is now available wherever you stream. Vinyl & Digital copies can be found at our website!

Curls - Vante November 7, 2017 00:00

Curls' Vante is now available for listening! Stream and find vinyl here.

The band is currently finishing out a string of tour dates along side Cults in Los Angeles tonight. 

Tour Dates:

11/7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom, w/ Cults

11/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge

"Emotion" featured on Apple Music/Beats1 Radio October 19, 2017 12:14

Curls' new track, "Emotion", was jammed by Matt Wilkinson on episode 114 & 115 of his Apple Music radio show! Vante is available worldwide on 11/7/17. Vinyl & Digital copies can be found here.

Curls: "Gentle And Kind" Premiere October 16, 2017 07:17

"Gentle And Kind" by Curls is now streaming on Stereogum! Check out the great write up. Pre-orders for Vante (vinyl or digital) are available at our website or any online music distributor. Curls will be touring the rest of the year! Get your tickets - some dates are already sold out. Cheers!

Curls - Reddit AMA October 13, 2017 07:10

Curls is doing a Reddit AMA on Indieheads!! Starts at 4pm on the West Coast on Sunday, 10/15/17. Get your questions ready!

"Emotion" On Apple Music's Breaking Alternative September 23, 2017 22:30

"Emotion" by Curls is featured on Apple Music's Breaking Alternative playlist in the U.K.! Pre-orders are available on iTunes. Vinyl can be found right here. Thank you Apple!!

New Single By Curls On Pitchfork September 18, 2017 09:00

Curls has officially signed to Urban Scandal Records! We will be releasing Vante on November 7th, 2017. The group features singer/songwriter Christopher Owens, drummer Cody Rhodes, and bassist Luke Baće. The EP is now available to pre-order on Itunes or right here at our website. Get a digital copy or a first press slab of 12" vinyl! Pitchfork has premiered the first track, "Emotion".

Carry On Turns Five! August 31, 2017 10:02

Carry On by Owl Paws was released five years ago today! To celebrate we are offering 50% off the EP at our website. Vinyl, CD's, and Digital!

Owl Paws at Outside Lands Music Festival August 1, 2017 09:57

Going to Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco? Owl Paws will be performing on the Presidio Stage on Friday from 5:30-7:45 and Sunday from 12-2:15! Find their new EP, Smoke Rings & Diamonds, at our website or plug in via your preferred streaming service. Photo by: @valleytaylor

The Band Ice Cream: August Tour July 27, 2017 18:30

Grab your smokes! The Band Ice Cream is back on the road.

8/3: Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club
8/5: San Francisco, CA @ House Show (email us for info)
8/12: Seattle, WA @ Lucky Liquor (4pm)
8/12: Seattle, WA @ Sunset Flip (9pm)
8/13: Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
8/14: Missoula, MT @ The Basement Fund
8/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
8/16: Boise, ID @ Nuerolux
8/17: Dever, CO @ Hi-Dive
8/18: Tucson, AZ @ Flop House
8/19-20: Los Angeles, CA @ Echo Park Rising

📸:Stephen Beebout / The Dus Room

Windmills: "Gravex" Premiere July 5, 2017 12:36

Windmills is set to release a new LP titled Call Me Crazy on July 10th, 2017. The Owl Paws guitarist has been writing and recording between his time spent with the band and has put together some of his best work to date. The album's first single, "Gravex" features intricate acoustic finger picking that is backed by simple but effective programed drums and lead guitar. Lyrically Windmills is apologetic of his actions and is looking to make moves toward being a more open and compassionate friend - despite having a haunting past that plagues him. The music video for "Gravex" features many artists that are a part of Sunroom Recordz & Salon and gives you a lo-fi view into Windmills' life. Peep the new video and get a copy of Call Me Crazy on July 10th.

Owl Paws: Smoke Rings & Diamonds June 9, 2017 09:47

Smoke Rings & Diamonds is now available worldwide! Get the newest Owl Paws release wherever you plug in.

This EP was recorded and mixed at Different Fur Studios in San Francisco by Sean Paulson and mastered by Will Yip. You can find first press cassettes limited to 100 copies in our web store. Enjoy.

"Sick Over U" Video Premiere May 11, 2017 13:06

Horror! Blood! Violence! The Band Ice Cream has released a new video for their song "Sick Over U". It was filmed by Estevan Padilla (Duckwrth, Red Bull, etc.) and edited by Stephen Beebout. Peep the write up on Substream Magazine. The Group's new album Classically Trained is available at our website, Apple Music and through Spotify. 

Smoke Rings & Diamonds by Owl Paws: Pre-Order May 9, 2017 15:10

"It's night now the moon is out so were burning thru this ghost town". Smoke Rings & Diamonds by the California indie group Owl Paws has been released for pre-order on Apple Music, Amazon and Google Play! You'll get an instant download of "Animal Brain" once you pick up a copy. Listen to the track on Apple Music or below via Spotify. Photo by Shabnam Ferdowsi.

The Dus Room May 7, 2017 09:29

Stephen Beebout (CEO of Urban Scandal Records / Musician) and Julian Larkin (Photographer / Musician) have just dropped a new website! Batches of photos will be released every month. The first month features Christopher Owens, The Band Ice Cream, MT. EDDY, Field Medic, Owl Paws, Shutups, Bear Call, Burd and many more. Follow @thedusroom on Instagram and peep our monthly playlist on Urban Scandal Records' Spotify.

The Band Ice Cream: Interview May 4, 2017 14:53

The Band Ice Cream have a new write up and interview on Third Outing! Mime troupe. The Moon. Marilyn Manson. Hemingway. It's weird. You're weird. Everything is alright.

Owl Paws - Smoke Rings & Diamonds April 10, 2017 12:35

We are pleased to announce that Owl Paws is back! The group has signed to Urban Scandal Records in order to release their upcoming EP titled Smoke Rings & Diamonds. They were our first release and we couldn't be more excited to be working with the band once again. Head over to The Bay Bridged to view a live performance of the song "Keep On" brought to you by Native SF. Pre-order the EP here. 

Impose Premieres "Jerk It Off" Music Video April 4, 2017 10:23

Revenge of the ladies! Impose has premiered The Band Ice Cream's new music video for "Jerk It Off". Classically Trained is out now!

Filmed and Edited by Stephen Beebout. Photo: Julian Larkin

Vinyl/Cassette/Digital: goo.gl/lRy98F
Apple Music: goo.gl/KaPXoZ
Spotify: goo.gl/gYw0kq

SF Weekly's Bay Area Music Highlight: The Band Ice Cream April 1, 2017 18:55

The Band Ice Cream's new album, Classically Trained, has been featured on SF Weekly with some other rad Bay Area artists. Get your fix!

The Band Ice Cream - Live from Treefort Music Fest (Daytrotter Session) March 23, 2017 11:54

The Band Ice Cream is busy as fuck. The indie rock group took some time between shows to perform a live video for Daytrotter while in Boise, ID! They are playing Treefort Music Fest this weekend and are finishing off the second leg of their tour during the remainder of the month. Go see them live and find a copy of their new record, Classically Trained, at our web store!

Classically Trained by The Band Ice Cream on SFWEEKLY March 16, 2017 18:27

SF Weekly has shined the spotlight on The Band Ice Cream once again! Read their kind words and listen to all of Classically Trained here. Photo by Julian Larkin.

Live From SXSW: The Band Ice Cream March 16, 2017 18:02

The Band Ice Cream performs "Sand Dunes" at Impose/Baby Robot Media's SXSW showcase! Vinyl, cassette and digital copies of Classically Trained are available at our website. Catch an upcoming show near you on the second leg of the group's U.S. tour!

The Band Ice Cream's Classically Trained Charted! March 14, 2017 16:17

Classically Trained by The Band Ice Cream has charted in Canada! The group's debut album snuck into the Itunes Alternative Top 200 at #198 before climbing fourteen spots and settling at #184. The album is available worldwide for download and streaming! Get your hands on a physical copy at our web store. Photo by Julian Larkin.

"Thoughts We Had" Premiered on Paste! March 11, 2017 09:09

Paste Magazine has premiered a new song off The Band Ice Cream's Classically Trained! It's a banging write up. The album is now available worldwide! Photo by Julian Larkin.

New Noise Magazine brings you "Get Rich" March 8, 2017 06:12

Are you trying to "Get Rich"? New Noise Magazine has premiered a new song off The Band Ice Cream's upcoming full length! You can read a bit about the inspiration behind the song and listen right here. Photo by Julian Larkin.

"Sick Over U" on Popdust March 8, 2017 06:05

Popdust has brought you a new premiere off of The Band Ice Cream's new album, Classically Trained!

"[The Band Ice Cream] are uniquely and unapologetically carrying the torch of a new generation of noise makers, clawing their way to the international stage with nothing but fervor and irrefutable talent."

Get a first listen of the track here and pre-order the album in our webstore or on Itunes! Photo by Julian Larkin.

The Band Ice Cream - Classically Trained Tour February 14, 2017 16:53

3/1 Des Moines, IA @ Lefty's
3/2 Chicago, IL @ Quenchers
3/3 Toronto, ON @ Silver Dollar
3/4 TBA
3/5 Albany, NY @ Low Beat
3/6 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
3/7 Providence, RI @ Aurora
3/8 Boston, MA @ Middle East
3/9 Philadelphia, PA @ Barbary
3/10 TBA
3/11 New York, NY @ Pianos
3/12 Bowling Green, KY @ House Show
3/13 Athens, GA @ Caledonia
3/14 Houston, TX @ Super Happy Fun Land
3/15 Austin, TX - SXSW
3/20 Denver, CO @ The Hi Dive
3/22 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
3/23 Boise, ID - Treefort Music Festival
3/27 Spokane, WA - The Observatory
3/29 Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
3/30 Chico, CA @ House Show
3/31 Sacramento @ Colonial Cafe
4/8 San Francisco @ Bottom of the Hill

The Band Ice Cream on Nectar February 14, 2017 09:13

The Band Ice Cream have two new songs featured on the the French radio show Nectar! Discover some new artists and get a teaser of what is to come on Classically Trained. Available worldwide on 3/10/17! Pre-order here.

Consequence of Sound Premieres "Jerk It Off" January 30, 2017 10:11

Are you ready to "Jerk It Off"? Consequence of Sound has been kind enough to premiere a new track off of The Band Ice Cream's upcoming full length! They say, "It’s garage pop for the stoned surfer, playful guitar licks skipping and swaying over sturdy drumming from Louie Rappoport." Peep the song here, and pre-order Classically Trained on vinyl, cassette or digital before the group hits the road this March!

Punknews presents "Sand Dunes" January 27, 2017 18:43

Punknews has spoken. Find The Band Ice Cream's newest track, "Sand Dunes", at their website! Pre-order the indie rocker's debut full length on vinyl, cassette or digital right here. Classically Trained is available worldwide on March 10th, 2017. Photo by Julian Larkin.

SF Weekly Premiere's "Mexico" January 26, 2017 18:21

SF Weekly has premiered a new song off of The Band Ice Cream's upcoming full length! You can stream "Mexico" here and pre-order Classically Trained on vinyl, cassette or digital right here. Available worldwide on March 10th, 2017. Photo by Julian Larkin.

Stephen Beebout Releases "Coat The Walls" Music Video January 18, 2017 12:50

Stephen Beebout has released a new music video for his song "Coat The Walls"! It features photographer Julian Larkin and freak folk mastermind Field Medic. Find the song on Stephen's live in-studio EP titled Morning Incense & God.

Classically Trained Pre-Order January 9, 2017 18:35

Classically Trained is now available for pre-order! The debut full length from The Band Ice Cream is an indie rock ripper from start to finish. Over the course of the 10 song LP the group displays scuzzy guitars, power pop hooks and a youthful tongue-in-cheek attitude that makes you swoon.

The Band Ice Cream announce details of their debut LP January 7, 2017 08:20

The Band Ice Cream have been featured on The Joy of Violent Movement website! Find out the details about their new LP, Classically Trained, here. Photo by Julian Larkin.

The Band Ice Cream December 21, 2016 10:47

The secret is out! Urban Scandal Records will be releasing the debut full length from The Band Ice Cream. The San Francisco group has been building momentum over the course of 2016 with performances at Bridge School Benefit, SXSW, Swedish American Music Hall, The Echo and tons of other venues across the West Coast. Pre-orders, music videos, streams and lots more to come in the new year. Happy Holidays!

Owl Paws Tour December 1, 2016 20:05

Owl Paws is hitting the road this December with Higuera!

Find Owl Paws' Urban Scandal Release here.

Public Service Announcement November 9, 2016 10:14

Every person in this world deserves equality. We deserve the freedom to live a life that suits us and it's our obligation as humans to respect that in one another. Don't ever let an establishment belittle your existence or take away your rights.

-Stephen Beebout & Urban Scandal Records

SF WEEKLY WANTS YOU TO BARF! November 2, 2016 17:03

B.A.R.F. Interview with Stephen Beebout October 12, 2016 13:07

Learn a bit more about us through this new interview with Bay Area Record Fair! We will be posted up in San Francisco on 11/4 at The Swedish American Music Hall with a bunch of other great labels. Stop by!

Stephen Beebout shares his Journal September 30, 2016 14:46

Have you ever been interested in what the creative process looks like? That first moment of creation? We are pleased to present Stephen Beebout's journal. These entries make up the lyrics for the first two solo releases the musician has put out into the world. In them you can find omitted words, different song titles and a sense of urgency in the hurried mess of thoughts. Find both Hotel Eddystone and Morning Incense & God in our online store, Bandcamp, or through any streaming service. 

New music from Christopher Owens September 10, 2016 13:06

Are you ready for new music by Christopher Owens? We will be putting out the acclaimed musician's next release! Find out more from Christopher's interview in the new issue of SF Sounds.