Tiny Engines Now Exclusively Distributed By No Idea Records

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Tiny Engines is excited to announce that it has joined No Idea Records as part of the long-running Gainesville, FL label's exclusive distribution arm. Founded in 2008, Tiny Engines is a Carolina-based independent label that has released records from Tigers Jaw, Restorations, Dikembe, Look Mexico, Run Forever, Signals Midwest, State Lines and more. Striving for innovation, creativity and most importantly, inspiring music, Tiny Engines has always fostered a tight-knit community of friends and artists and continues to embody strong DIY ethics and an undying punk rock spirit.

No Idea Records is a legendary punk rock label and distributor which started as a fanzine in 1985, later releasing its first 7" in 1988. It has issued landmark albums from Hot Water Music, Against Me, Less Than Jake and many more. Additionally, No Idea is a highly regarded mail order company and exclusively distributes a wide range of labels, including the likes of Don Giovanni, Asian Man, Dirtnap, Salinas, Recess, It's Alive, Poison City, and 1234Go! amongst others.

Tiny Engines had this to say of the union: "When it came down to looking for better distribution for our label and bands, there was only one place where we felt it would be an absolutely perfect fit for everyone, and that was No Idea. Their ideals and the way they do business and treat others is exactly in line with the standards to which we hold of ourselves at Tiny Engines. To not only join No Idea, but other exclusive labels such as Asian Man, Don Giovanni and Poison City ... it has us extremely excited, to say the least. Our records will now be available worldwide at a low cost from some of the best DIY / punk distributors and independent stores out there. We are humbled that No Idea has invited us to join its tight-knit family and we can't wait to start working together to keep Tiny Engines and its bands thriving for the foreseeable future."

DIKEMBE: U.S. Tour (June 8 - July 11) / Dates with Signals Midwest

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Gainesville, FL's Dikembe will be hitting the road in support of their 2012 LP, Broad Shoulders, and the impending release of their debut EP, Chicago Bowls, on vinyl for the very first time. Dates are listed below.

The 1st pressing of Chicago Bowls (TE120) 7" vinyl is now available for Pre-Order and limited to 750 pressed on four colorways (125 Red w/ Black & White Starburst / 175 Opaque Green / 200 White / 250 Opaque Red). Also, 2nd pressings for the band's 2012 Broad Shoulders 12" on Tiny Engines are now in and shipping.

You can stream Chicago Bowls in all it's remastered glory on Absolute Punk now.

Also, Dikembe recently recorded a new song, "Keys To The Jeep", that is featured on a split 7" with Pet Symmetry (Into It Over It, Dowsing). The 7" can be ordered here.

Dikembe is currently tracking for LP2 as well, tentatively scheduled for a Fall release on Tiny Engines. You can view a 360° panoramic video of the band playing one of the new songs here. The video was directed by Jeremy Silveira.

Labelmates, Signals Midwest, who just finished recording a new LP slated for Summer release on Tiny Engines, will be joining the band for ten of the dates. The 2nd pressing for Signals Midwest's 2011 LP, Latitudes And Longitudes, are now in and shipping as well.

Summer Tour
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JUN 08 - Tallahassee, FL @ St. Anger House
JUN 09 - Birmingham, AL @ The Forge w/ Places to Hide
JUN 10 - Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm w/ Places to Hide
JUN 11 - Bloomington, IN @ A House w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 12 - St. Louis, MO @ The Radskeller w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 13 - Moline, IL @ Bier Stube Black Hawk Room w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Shack w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 15 - Chicago, IL @ Township w/ Warren Franklin w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 17 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Mulligan's Pub w/ Signals Midwest, Low Cloud
JUN 18 - MI @ TBA w/ Signals Midwest, Low Cloud
JUN 19 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Calhoun St. Soups and Spirits w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 20 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall's 20 Lanes w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 22 - Buffalo, NY @ Some Dude's Basement (427 Hoyt St. Buffalo, NY)
JUN 23 - Rochester, NY @ The Shark Tank
JUN 24 - Long Island, NY @ The Wood Shop w/ State Lines
JUN 25 - Brooklyn, New York @ Public Assembly NYC w/ Kudrow
JUN 27 - CT @ TBA
JUN 28 - Providence, RI @ AS220
JUN 29 - Lowell, MA @ The Ant Cellar
JUN 30 - New Brunswick, NJ @ The Court Tavern
JUL 01 - Philadelphia, PA @ Golden Teahouse
JUL 02 - Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space
JUL 03 - Northern VA @ TBA
JUL 05 - Richmond, VA @ Church of Abraham
JUL 06 - Virginia Beach, VA @ That's How I Beat Shaq
JUL 07 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
JUL 08 - Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium w /Old Flings
JUL 09 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA
JUL 10 - Savannah, GA @ Vinyl Vibe
JUL 11 - Gainesville FL @ Looseys

RUN FOREVER: On Tour w/ Pity Sex (May 14 - 21)

Direct Effect Joins Tiny Engines

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Tiny Engines (Dikembe, Restorations, Tigers Jaw) is stoked to welcome Orlando, FL's Direct Effect to the roster. The band recently finished recording their debut full-length, Sunburn, which is tentatively scheduled for a Summer release on the Carolina-based label. The LP will follow up the band's 2011 debut 7", Forget The Rest, on Get Outta Town Records. You can order that record in the Tiny Engines store here.

Direct Effect was recently confirmed for FEST 12 in Gainesville, FL. "Permanent Vacation", the first track from the band's upcoming album, is now streaming on the band's Fest page here. Also, check out the Sunburn Demos, all three songs will appear on the Direct Effect's new album as well. The band also released a tour video for the album closer, "Thoughts Of Honey", which can be viewed here. And, last but not least, Direct Effect recently recorded some studio live sessions for Off The Avenue, you can check those three videos out here.

As much as one might enjoy and appreciate the brute force and energy of crossover noise rock and hardcore, it is also a genre defined and owned by part time old dudes who might not relate to their audience anymore. Luckily for us Direct Effect are youthful and reckless enough to make you go nuts, and invite the audience to do the same. The band is loud to say the least, existing somewhere between 80's hardcore and 90's Nirvana worship. On their debut full-length, the band has measured out close to a half hour of unadulterated, thought out hardcore punk that will make fans of Paint It Black, Pissed Jeans and Fucked Up stand up and head bang. What was only hinted at on the band's debut 7" is now fully formed on Sunburn.

The band will be hitting the road starting next week with Ex-Breathers. Check the tour dates below. Facebook events page here. Tour poster here.

Upcoming Tour
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MAY 09 - Birmingham, AL @ The Forge 
MAY 10 - Nashville, TN @ Hymen House 
MAY 11 - Bloomington, IN @ Gay Dudes Annex 
MAY 12 - Champaign, IL @ Error Records 
MAY 13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Skram Dunk Arena 
MAY 16 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Kopecs 
MAY 17 - Lancaster, PA @ Laundry Room 
MAY 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Crystal Palace 
MAY 19 - Trenton, NJ @ Millhill Basement 
MAY 22 - Boston, MA @ O'brien's Pub 
MAY 24 - Brooklyn, NY @ McKibbin Lofts 
MAY 25 - Burtonsville, MD @ Chapalas 
MAY 26 - Springfield, VA @ Tosche Station 
MAY 27 - Richmond, VA @ Church Of Abe 
MAY 28 - Asheville, NC @ Apothecary 
MAY 29 - Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge 
MAY 30 - Atlanta, GA @ Marlow's Mansion 
MAY 31 - Tallahassee, FL @ Providence Haus 
JUN 01 - Orlando, FL @ Cloud 9

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Direct Effect Twitter

STATE LINES: For The Boats 12" Pre-Orders Available Now

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Tiny Engines is excited to announce For The Boats, the sophomore full-length from Long Island, NY's State Lines, is now available for Pre-Order. All vinyl pre-orders come with an instant download of the album. The album is also available for early digital purchase for only $5 on Bandcamp.

The 1st pressing of For The Boats 12" vinyl (TE119) is limited to 600 pressed on four colorways (105 White w/ Red & Blue Starburst / 130 Opaque Red / 150 Opaque Blue / 215 White). There are also vinyl combo packs and vinyl + tee packages available. Also, 1st pressings of the band's 2012 Self-Titled 7" on Tiny Engines are still available as well.

Check out the following exclusive song premieres from For The Boats below.

Exclusives
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Linger (Alternative Press) 
Kids (Property Of Zack) 
Shady Existence (AbsolutePunk)

State Lines was just confirmed for FEST 12. More Summer tour dates coming soon!

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DIKEMBE: Chicago Bowls 7" Pre-Orders Available Now

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Tiny Engines is excited to finally announce the long-awaited remastered version of Dikembe's Chicago Bowls is now available for Pre-Order. All vinyl pre-orders come with an instant download for the EP. The EP is also available for early digital purchase here.

The 1st pressing of Chicago Bowls (TE120) 7" vinyl is limited to 750 pressed on four colorways (125 Red w/ Black & White Starburst / 175 Opaque Green / 200 White / 250 Opaque Red). There are also vinyl combo packs and vinyl + tee packages available. Also, 2nd pressings for the band's 2012 Broad Shoulders 12" on Tiny Engines are now in and shipping as well.

You can stream Chicago Bowls in all it's remastered glory on Absolute Punk now.

The band is currently tracking for LP2 tentatively scheduled for a Fall release on Tiny Engines. You can view a 360° panoramic video of one of the new songs HERE. The video was directed by Jeremy Silveira.

Also, the band is shoring up their Summer tour date calendar, show announcements coming soon!