October 26, 2011

First I am very sorry for not updating anything in quite some time, but there is good news. The new Bad Engrish "A Breed Apart" picture disc is available! At the moment you can order it from interpunk or order it directly from me for $13 a copy shipped, just send an email to go.joe.pogo@gmail.com and I will take care of it.

Now for some other news. In case you are not aware, Joe Pogo Records is just a small label ran by a great guy name Jon. He would work all day and do records at night. Recently he fell onto some very bad times and will be away for a bit. It's his life so I won't share any details but I can say that he gave everything he had for the ideas that surround this. So I ask you, show some support to a guy that will go to the grave with the same punk spirit from when he was just a kid.

He had plans for an Omixlh vinyl record which is what I will try to work on next. Soon lets go forward now with spirits up high, and show some support for The Bad Engrish, a pogo punk band from Denver CO who are friends of Jon.

 

April 5, 2011

Ok haven't done an update in a bit so lets' go...The Bad Co. Project release is finally out everywhere and its amazing! Please note the ONLY way to get the flexi with the LP is if you order it directly from me. If you find it in shops or some other place it will NOT have the flexi inside. Also if you're interested you can order the new album and get a copy of the old one for just 5 bucks more, just write me if your interested.

The album is also available on iTunes and other online music places.

For my friends in Europe...as of now Dirty Punk Records has a limited amount of the Flexi's in stock so email him if you're interested in picking one up since shipping from the USA is too much.

Also, I set up my facebook page a ways back and will try to update it more often but for now I'm trying to get more people looking at it. So each month I'll randomly pick a person that's been following it and give em some free records and other things.

For future plans...this summer there's the midwest mohawk fest vol. 2/ no coast punxfest 2011 in Saint Paul, MN on June 24th and June 25th. The plan is to have new albums ready for the show so check back for more news on that.

March 2, 2011

Well it seems everthing is finally arriving to my place! Tomorrow the vinyl arrives and I start filling any orders placed...and if you didn't order a copy you're missing out!!!

Feb 13, 2011

Alright here we go. The Bad Co LP is being shipped right now and flexi has been approved and went into production. The plan is if you buy a copy of the vinyl from me you'll get a free flexi, and they'll be 200 free copies given away in Berlin at the release show of the album on April 31, which is also kicking off Punk and Disorderly 2011. Also Omixlh will be there that night and we're trying our best to have a 5 track CD available that night too. But if you don't get the LP from me or can't make the gig, me and dirty punk will have a handful of the flexi's for sale so it's not totally out of your grasp. Also for the album, I've set things up in the shop if you want to pre-order any of them.

You may also want to check the release section where there's some tracks streaming and the Ponx Attax/Bad Engrish is streaming too. The label and high bit rate track for the Bad Co. Project is also up in the Media section.

Last bit...myspace seems dead and I recently set up a facebook site here so like it and you'll get more updates. I think there's even a twitter thing for it you can follow but I'm not really sure the need for it. Anyways, seems a bit easier for updates and stuff.

Jan 1, 2011

Well hope you all had a happy new year...things are moving along ok I guess. Well actually they still suck but I've got a new job so trying to get everything back in order which means the first order of business is the new Bad Co. Project release "Mission Mohawk"! Sucker and the boys are back at for what is my most looked to album of the past decade. There will be a CD and Vinyl version, both of which are planned on being releases in March so not that far off at all.

So for the future of Joe Pogo...as long as I can work to make money to pay for records I'll carry on. But for now...my basement is full of unsold records, and my bank account in trouble so if you want any records just offer something for them. You'd help me a TON and your money goes right back into another cool record. As a matter of fact there's about 3 things I want to kick off but just cant afford it at the moment. To this date, not a single release has made any profit so just think...well over 15 releases without a single dime to show for it so I need a little bit of help. Although even if it doesnt happen you can count on another 15 more.

Also, I made a Facebook page here...not much on it at the moment though. Not a big fan of that or myspace but figure as time goes on I'll use that and myspace more than I have been.
Last,my mate Christophe at Dirty Punk Records has a nice new Paris Violence re-release on vinyl in case your interested. Great release from a great guy so show some support. Ok take care and check back for some other cool news soon!

August 31

Paris Violence - Temps De Crise Double 12" in triple gatefold
Bad Engrish / Ponx Attax - Split CD
Al & The Black Cats - Through Think 'n Thin CD
All three albums are available for sale through the shop section and I have also put pictures up in the media section.

July 20

I'll have the vinyl and 2 upcoming cds soon and will put there for sale here, through dirty punk in france and on interpunk. After that, I still got plans for the Bad Co. Project as its too good NOT to put out on US soil but for the big news... Well thats pretty much it, I have to put Joe Pogo Records on ice for the time being since I've got no job among other things. Too much pressure, huge amount of money owed, and things not going my way so like the KK album I say:
'Ci Incontreremo Ancora Un Giorno!/We'll meet again one day!', I love all you punk rockers and skinheads!

July 4

The sale for buy 3 and get the 4th free will go until this Weds, July 7th. So if you wanted anything, send an email before then. Next, the cover art for the following was put up in the release section:
JPR017: Bad Engrish / Ponx Attax "Split" CD
JPR018: Al & The Black Cats "Through Thick N Thin" CD
JPR019: Chernobyl Babies "Pogo'ed at the Pub" Picture 12"

The first two were already written about here but the last is the Chernobyl Babies first full length album which will be out as a picture disc before the end of the summer. Also the vinyl configs for the Paris Violence album are as follows: 150 copies with limited A4 numbered insert on splatter vinyl, 300 copies on a/b side vinyl, 50 copies on black vinyl with limted additional black and white sleeves. In case you didn't know the album is a double LP in a triple gatefold sleeve and limited to only 500 copies. They are not for sale yet but I will post when they are.

And finally, JJR FEST!

June 24

The Paris Violence "Temps De Crise" triple gatefold vinyl is under way with the test pressing hitting production. The other two releases, Bad Engrish / Ponx Attax split and Al & the Black Cats are also about to hit production and if all goes well they will be at JJR FESTJuly 23rd. Next is the follow up about the sale I mentioned before to pay for the new releases...basically buy any 3 records you want, and get a 4th one free (the free one is the cheapest of the 4 records). I'm only going to run this for about a week so if you're interested, then jump on it.

Buy any 3 records and get a 4th record for free! The free record is the cheapest of the four. Check the releases here and email me for price/payment info.

Lastly, Dirty Punk Records has just put out The Scarred's new record entitled "At Half Mast". Good stuff so check it out!!

 

June 5

Ok some news since there's a bit of free time. First, we'll be doing the new Bad Co. Project album titled "Mission Mohawk" here in the USA! There's no more details other than that at the time but when there's more info you'll know it. And for the punks in the USA...support this album so the band can come over! It's been years since the oxy's came stateside so stand behind this new album so that we can get Sucker and the new gang back. And why I'm on it, where is the support for the new Cobra albums?!? This is Cobra for fuck's sake, they have never been stateside and would love to come over so let's make that happen.

And don't forget the Paris Violence triple gatefold of their first full lenght is coming out this summer. Art and tracks are in so the process is rolling on that one. The next bit is about JJR Fest which you can read all about here. Its July 23, 24, and 25th in Michigan and has the following bands playing: The Chernobyl Babies, The Bad Engrish, Ponx Attax, 86'ed, Reckless Reasons, Rocksteady Breakfast, The Non-Believers, Total Annihilation, The Agrestix,ill City Bombers, Teenage Kamikaze, Brutal Dildos, Dylan Shiv & the Shanks, Virgin Whores, Vicious Sex, The Non-BelieversU.S. Beat, Cocksnot, Radical Nonsense, Dumpster Dive Alley, The Rippers, and Love Bullet. It's one of the only fest in the USA and has some great punk US bands that are definitely worth listening to so get your ass out there! And in that spirit, there's a split CD between The Bad Engrish and Ponx Attax planned which should be done in time for the fest and available there.

And last, but not least...Al and the Black Cats! The Cats have a new album coming out this August entitled "Through Thick 'N Thin" and we'll be doing the release for in the USA. Tony you can yell at me later on the phone for this...I've never been into the cats in the past but this new album...dammmmn. With the line up changes and lyrics it is fucking killer. DO NOT overlook this one when it comes out this August which is just in time for them as they hit the road in the USA.

Ha, guess that wasn't the last bit after all. My fridge crapped the bed on me and died, bad part is I've got no money for a new one. Not having a place to keep beer and food cold sucks so there'll be a sale on records in the next couple of days. Check back soon and cheers!

May 19

Been a while since the last update so here goes. First, Dirty Punk Records has had the SCR vinyl for some time now so if you're in Europe and want it, there you go. Next, I just started streaming the releases of Funeral Dress - Global Warning, Chernobyl Babies - Punx Rules, and Salvation City Rockers in the release section. I meant to a while ago but things got pretty hectic. Also, anything that wasn't already available on iTunes and the like, now are. So the following are all online if you go that way over vinyl.

Omixlh- Punx for Life on iTunes
Klasse Kriminale - Riot! are you Ready on iTunes
Chernobyl Babies - both 7"s on iTunes
Salvation City Rockers - S/T on iTunes
Cobra - Hello! This is Cobra on iTunes
Cobra -Cobra...is Back on iTunes

Big thanks to Sucker for fixing up the site. My computer got a virus and I've been laid up in the hospital for a bit so things definitely got rough for a bit.

March 29

I've gotten a few emails about the Salvation City Rockers vinyl from people in Europe. Dirty Punk Records will have the vinyl records very soon so just keep checking his site or this one until you see an update that they are with him. It's much cheaper on shipping to order from him if you're from Europe and he'll have all the vinyl colors as well so no worries. Ok, so next...Cobra! The two albums from Cobra are in and for sale in the shop section, or you can just order anything from interpunk if you'd rather. I put some pics up in the media section as well so take a look. New Cobra tunes and the Salvation vinyl...great releases you should not be passing up.

March 18

The Salvation City Rockers double LP has arrived and not only does it look amazing, but it sounds just as good! This is a new band from France so alot of people may not have heard much about them but I can't stress this enough...pick up a copy of the LP and you will NOT be dissappointed. So take a look at all the configs for the release in the media section and then grab your favorite vinyl config in the shop section. Its 16 tracks from punk all the way to reggae and its quite the deluxe vinyl...double lp each with a printed sleeve, extra lyrics sheet in french, large 12x24" poster, and individually numbered...quite possibly the nicest vinyl package yet! And check back soon...the Cobra CD's will be in and up for sale within 10 days.

February 3

Been a long time with too much going on. Anyways, I'm not dead just been sorting out alot of things in the way of releases. Ok first up Salvation City Rockers news! The plant is shipping the test pressings this week meaning if all goes well within 1 month the vinyl will be for sale. Hopefully, their vinyl will make it for SCR's gig Feb 24th in Paris. Information about the release is posted here and soon you can order your copy in advance. It's the first recorded work by SCR, and I just wanted to say to definitely give it a listen to as the album is fantastic! My good friend Alteau brings just as much, if not more, passion as he always has in the past. For my friend Alteau, I just want to ask you to show support for one of the genuines.

Next...Cobra!!! Their two new cds are finally being released in The USA and they should even be out within the next month. You can see some more info about the two releases here. First up is "Cobra...is Back!" which is a greatest hits album with 18 tracks the band has re-recorded with the new line up. Next is "Hello! This is Cobra" with 11 tracks featuring brand new songs. Within a week I'll put the track lists and links to order them in advanced but for now...I will just say all the new Cobra tracks are all aces!

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Next, the Paris Violence triple gatefold is still in the works with art and things done so just a bit of time on that. I have updated the info about the release here and when prices are finalized I will post that info. Last bit is "The Analogs" new LP is released on Jimmy Jazz Records so be sure to pick up a copy if you have a chance.

 

November 23

Sorry its been awhile since any news. Anyways all is still on for the Salvation City Rockers and Paris Violence double LP's but no work at the factory has started yet....sorry! I'll just be quiet until everything is off to the plant and I hear news of test pressings coming back. Other good news though....Cobra is back!!! One of the greatest Oi! bands from Japan is back with a brand new CD that we'll be putting out in the USA in the upcoming months. It is titled "Hello! This is Cobra" and is shaping up to be 11 tracks with Sucker putting together the touches on the cover and layout so keep an eye on that one. And finally the last bit, I've got holiday from Decemeber 2 - Decemeber 9 in Tokyo so at the least there should be more news about the 00 squad and Disclapties split when I get back. Of course, no orders going out that week either. More than a dozen releases in and things keep getting better, cheers!

October 1

Ok back home and everythings settled down so back to sending records out. The cover art is posted for the two new LP's for Paris Violence and Salvation City Rockers. A bit behind on everything so when material goes out for test pressings I will post a better timeline. Other than that, many many many thanks to all my Greek friends, Omixlh , The Tower Blocks, and the 2 brits for making my trip great...CHEERS!

September 14

Wow, almost 2 months with no updates....ok so time for some news.
First, I will be away to Greece from September 16-22 so during that time I won't be checking emails or sending orders. I will take care of everything when I'm back so no worries. Salvation City Rockers self titled double LP has the tracks finished and art is just being finished up on the labels as well as the poster. Its an amazing album with great packaging, there will be art and some other things posted in about one week. The Paris Violence album "Temps De Crise" is getting the vinyl treatment as a double lp with additional bonus tracks. The tracks are done and art is just finishing up as well so that will be posted in about 1 week as well. Both albums should be going off for test pressings in about 2 weeks if all goes well and should be available in late October or early November. Don't miss either one as their will be a few types of vinyl colors available in limited quantities.

July 15

The Chernobyl Babies "Punx Rules" 7" has just arrived!! Picking up right where their first 7" left off, we've got 4 new pogo filled tracks that will keep you moving for weeks. Pictures of it are available in the media section and it is for sale in the shop section. Included with each copy that you buy is a free patch with their logo on it as well. Also, in case you didn't pick up the first 7", you can get their 1st 7" and the new 7" along with the patch for only $10 shipped in the shop section. A great band so if you haven't checked them out yet, please give them a listen to.

June 25

The new Funeral Dress album, "Global Warning" just arrived and is ready to ship. If you want to see some pictures of it check the media section, and to order a copy head over to the shop area where all three configs are for sale. It's their best album to date so don't miss out on it. Also the new Chernobyl Babies 7" called "Punx Rules" just had its test pressings approved this week so they should be here in about 2-3 weeks. There were some patches made up for the 7" as well so I'll be updating something in the shop real soon for the release. Other than that...upcoming stuff from SCR, Paris Violence, The Analogs, and Omixlh along with a few other surprises, cheers-jon