SPRINGTIME - Song Premiere on Absolute Punk

• South Hill 7" pre-orders coming soon from Tiny Engines
• Artwork/Tracklisting released
• Stream/download 2012 Demo 
• RIYL: Swiz, End Of A Year, Dag Nasty, Rites of Spring, Lifetime

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Richmond, VA's Springtime joined the Tiny Engines roster in January and will release their debut 7", South Hill, on the label this Summer. The first single and title track, "South Hill", is premiering now on Absolute Punk.

As well, you can download the band's 2012 Demo for free HERE.

Playing D.C.-styled hardcore in the vein of Dag Nasty and early End Of A Year, Richmond, VA's Springtime brims with energy and an unmistakeable old school flare. Forming in late 2011 and featuring members of Family Cat, Tiger Tail and Cheyenne, Springtime's self-released demo was released only a few months later in March 2012. The songs showcase a maturity that is striking for such a young, wet-behind-the-ears band. The tension and tenacity of Springtime is palpable as the first chords explode. The passion of early DC emocore from Rites of Spring to Dag Nasty shines through in sharp bouts of energy that emanate from the band's songs. With short bursts of melodic fury and dueling, angular guitars over gruff but enticing vocals the band never fails to keep your undivided attention at all times. Mixed with the melodic punk/hardcore of scene giants like Leatherface, Texas Is The Reason and Lifetime, Springtime pay fitting tribute to their influences while confidently blazing their own path.

TRACK LISTING
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01. South Hill
02. Here Now
03. Let Out
04. Wait

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LITTLE BIG LEAGUE - Song Premiere On Diffuser

• These Are Good People pre-orders coming soon from Tiny Engines
• Artwork/Tracklisting released
• "My Very Own You" streaming on Tiny Engines Bandcamp
• Debut 7" Single Available for Stream / Purchase
• RIYL: Hop Along, Built To Spill, Sleater-Kinney, Rilo Kiley, Superchunk

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Philadelphia's Little Big League joined the Tiny Engines roster earlier this year and will release their debut LP, These Are Good People, on the label this Summer. The second single and album opener, "Lindsey", is now premiering on Diffuser and available for free download as well.

As well, you can tream the first single from These Are Good People, "My Very Own You", on the Tiny Engines Bandcamp.

In the Fall of 2011, Michelle Zauner and Kevin O'Halloran (previously of Post Post) joined forces with Ian Dykstra (Titus Andronicus) and Deven Craige (Strand of Oaks) to form Little Big League. Shortly thereafter the band recorded their debut 7". Released in April of 2012, the two songs offered a glimpse into the band's promising future, which after months of writing and playing live took solid form in their debut LP These Are Good People.

The band's debt to 90s indie guitar rock is respectfully paid while Zauner's gorgeously unique vocal stylings and striking lyrical imagery add to the album's dark atmosphere. There is a level of tension and impending danger built, both lyrically and musically, that revels in the vulnerability of us all. These Are Good People is an album about coming of age, loss, and the overwhelming acceptance of reality over a failed romanticism. Due out this Summer on Tiny Engines, the album is a stunning indie rock debut from the Philadelphia quartet.

Little Big League's debut 7" single is now available directly from Tiny Engines. The 7" A-Side features an early recorded version of the track, "Tokyo Drift", which will also appear on These Are Good People. Every 7" purchase will receive an instant download for "My Very Own You," along with the 7" tracks as well.

Check out live videos for "Tokyo Drift" as well as another album track, "Never Have I Ever Walked Away When The Time Was Right."

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01. Lindsey
02. My Very Own You
03. Dark Matter
04. Summer Wounds
05. Brackish Water
06. Sportswriting
07. Settlers
08. Tokyo Drift 
09. Never Have I Ever Walked Away When The Time Was Right

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Little Big League Twitter

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Bowls vinyl came in a few days ago. Not sure what happened with the Red/White/Black starburst but it looks as if no white was involved in the process so it basically turned out fairly dark, think maroon with black swirls or black with maroon swirls? 

Check it out here.

Anyway, still looks cool but definitely not what we were expecting. It's still the most limited variant regardless though. But, if anyone wants to switch to a different color (green, white or red) or get a refund just email us (orders@tinyengines.net) and we'll take care of it. Orders will start shipping out next week!

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