Pop-Punkers Second To Last and Starters team up for Split Release

Quote Your Pulse Records launches upcoming Split Series with the release of “Changing Tides”, a split EP featuring Lodi band Second To Last and Starters from Dublin, Ireland.

“Changing Tides”, an 8-song EP, will feature 4 new songs from Second to Last and four new songs from Starters. The release will be available on CD, and on limited edition lathe-cut records and cassette tapes. “Tides” is part of a co-release between Quote Your Pulse Records (California) and Guys With Beards Records (Ireland).

Second To Last and Starters are recommended for fans of contemporary pop-punk, such as The Wonder Years, Man Overboard, and The Story So Far.

Pre-orders are available at http://www.quoteyourpulse.com and http://www.guyswithbeardsrecords.bigcartel.com. Bundle packages are available.

“Changing Tides” is Second To Last’s sophomore effort on Quote Your Pulse, following 2012 release “Vessel”.

Second To Last recently transitioned into a solo act.  In support of “Changing Tides” friends and fellow musicians will be joining front man Tyson Evans in April, for a full-band West Coast Tour. The band will release a full-length album this summer.

“Changing Tides” is the first American effort from Starters, who previously released their EP “Reasons To Stay” on City of Gold Records (UK). Starters will be supporting “Changing Tides” by heading out on a European Tour this April, with South Wales band Forrest. Starters is in the process of finishing their debut full-length, and will be releasing it this summer.

Changing Tides Featuring Second to Last and Starters

“Changing Tides” EP debuts on April 1st, 2013 and is the first release in the Quote Your Pulse Record’s  Split Series. The series will feature one release per month through September 2013. Other bands confirmed in the series include Latin for Truth, Indian Taker, Rookie Town, and Of Us Giants.

Quote Your Pulse Records and Guys With Beards Records have previously teamed together on the recently released Indian Taker/Shortcuts Split 7” Vinyl.

For more information, and to pre-order “Changing Tides” visit http://www.quoteyourpulse.com

Indian Taker to release new split with UK rockers, Shortcuts

Quote Your Pulse Records is proud to announce the release of an upcoming Split 7” featuring Indian Taker from Modesto, CA and Shortcuts from Essex, England. The record is being co-released by Quote Your Pulse Records (California, USA), Enjoyment Records (Norfolk, England), and Guys With Beards Records (Dublin, Ireland).

Folk/Rock Act Madie Boyd signs with Quote Your Pulse Records

Madie Boyd is Matt Walker, a talent beyond his years. Hailing from Waterford, CA, the 17-year-old singer-songwriter has been making quite the name for himself in the Folk/Rock arena. Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Wilco, and Bon Iver, Madie Boyd’s debut “Renovations” will be released physically on Nov. 23, 2012 and digitally on Dec. 7, 2012 by Quote Your Pulse Records.

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Creative Emissions: Back in the swing of things

By Bryan West

In 2009 my friend, Mr. Jon Jennings, decided to launch a record label and concert promotion organization. I say “organization” because there is very little money to be made in the local music scene. If you break even after a show, it’s a damn good night.

Starting a label or a band is a ton of work, and it must be done out of love; love for music, creativity, and, most importantly, the people. Quote Your Pulse has always felt to me like an organization of creative people who simply want to share their creations.

Growing up with the scene: A fan looks back

Editor’s Note: One of our biggest fans, Lolvia Yella, looks back at her local scene and how QYP influenced her musical tastes. Happy reading!

By Lolvia Yella

There are two things I’m into: shows and music. The two basic materials someone needs to survive, besides food, water, oxygen, and shelter. But for me, it’s a radical experience

It started when I was in the 8th grade, when the hardcore scene was a huge thing in Los Banos. I mean HUGE! Everyone and anyone who was looking for a wild, yet potent style would be downtown at Hot Dog Heaven, (one of the only places to see a show) standing outside in a long line, waiting to get inside to show off their moves. It was sort of like a disco-tech for the modern age.

Quote Your Pulse highlights California’s music scene, releases mixtape

The valley is alive with the sound of music. From pop and punk to folk, indie, and rock, “Central California Mixtape”, the newest release from record label Quote Your Pulse, proves you don’t have to travel far to find talented new bands. Featuring over 40 unsigned and unknown California artists, the free release compiles quality sounds for all musical tastes.

“The goal of the mix tape is to showcase good, homegrown music,”