As of right now, this very second these words are appearing on my screen, there is one (1) copy of Mystery Dudes‘ 2019 First Blood EP available on tape left through their Bandcamp. They made a grand total of 54 of them to sell there and at shows, as if to demonstrate precisely what tapes are for and why they continue to serve a purpose in this digitally-focused, stream-everything age. I’m saying spend your hard-earned 85 NOK, but if you’ve got it, the release — also streaming below — gives fodder for a FOMO kick-in.

Now then. The good news is that whenever Mystery Dudes might present a follow-up to that EP, they’ll do so in association with Electric Valley Records, continuing a streak of righteous pickups from the label that also includes Electric Mountain from Mexico, When the Deadbolt Breaks, Crypt Monarch, on and on. In my head I’ve been composing a ‘labels to watch’ list — should probably put that in my notes, come to think of it — and Electric Valley are for sure on that list, the imprint having carved out a roster of talent at the behest of founder Marco Nieddu (also of 1782) that’s diverse in geography as well as sound while maintaining a heavy-for-heavy-heads-by-heavy-heads ethic.

I’ll keep an eye out for more on this one, and in the meantime try to stop myself from ordering that tape above while listening to the stream below. These are the challenges of doing what I do.

From socials:

MYSTERY DUDES – Electric Valley Records

Electric Valley Records is proud to announce the signing of the Heavy Rock band…

Mystery Dudes

Mystery Dudes will melt your face of with their eclectic, fuzzed out blend of stoner rock, punk and heavy psych.

Regardless of style, the sonic output is always heavy, hypnotic and hits you in all the right places at once!

Hailing from the far out corners of Norway’s wasteland, the hard hitting power-trio made Oslo their home base.

There they cultivated heavy riffs and catchy tunes in their secret lair, before unleashing the beast now known as Mystery Dudes!

Stay Tuned

Mystery Dudes:
Bjørnar Lien Roset – Guitar / Vocals
Rolf Bang – Bass
Ola Jørgen Kyrkjeeide – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/mysterydudes
http://instagram.com/mysterydudesband/
https://mysterydudes.bandcamp.com/
http://electricvalleyrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/electricvalleyrecords
https://www.instagram.com/electricvalleyrecord
https://www.evrecords.bandcamp.com

Mystery Dudes, First Blood (2019)

Interstellar Smoke Records announces it will release the First Blood EP by Oslo, Norway’s Mystery Dudes on vinyl in the middle of July. The EP came out via the band in September digitally and there was an edition of 50 tapes to go along with that. The band classify themselves as fuzzy stoner punk, and I’m not inclined to argue, though one can tip “heavy rock and roll” in any number of directions, of course, and it’s still pretty early days to make the final call on their sound. That is, it’s not like they’re putting out the Eighth Blood EP. It’s “first” in the title because it’s their first one. Clever, right?

This was one of two new pickup announcements Interstellar Smoke Records was making, and the other one actually just got announced as I was putting this together, but because I’m a fan of things like bands getting labels behind their work, I’m going to split it into two posts and I’ll put the other one up tomorrow so everybody gets their due. But interesting to see the label on a mini-bender in terms of new releases. Hopefully they keep it going because what the hell I’ll take the good news however it comes these days.

Here’s the announcement:

Dear All,

Here comes 1st News from #ISR Family, please Warm welcome in our Team, Mystery Dudes with ‚First Blood’ EP(!)

Release date is scheduled at the mid of July. ‚First Blood’ comes in the single-pocket cover, with double-sided printed insert and poster A3 size.

Artwork designed by @neiltesor

EP will be pressed on hand-crafted, heavy weight 180gr Black Vinyl, to get best sound quality in 45 RPM.

More news about Pre-Sale coming soon.

Mystery Dudes are:
Bjørnar Lien Roset – Guitar / Vocals
Rolf Bang – Bass
Ola Jørgen Kyrkjeeide – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/mysterydudes/
http://instagram.com/mysterydudesband/
https://mysterydudes.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Interstellar-Smoke-Records-101687381255396/
https://interstellarsmokerecords.bigcartel.com/

Mystery Dudes, First Blood (2019)