Tall Ships (Big Scary Monsters Records) had an incredible 2011. They played packed shows in New York and Sao Paulo, drew big crowds at Bestival and Hop Farm Festival, and toured with the likes of Minus the Bear and Metronomy. They’re set to become huge in 2012. Without putting too finer point on it, this is one of the last chances you’ll get to see Tall Ships playing at a venue this small.

Support comes from Dad Rocks!, who’s visiting the UK to play some shows with Owen (Mike Kinsella – American Football/Joan of Arc/Cap’n Jazz). And there’s a some truly fantastic locals on the bill too, in the form of Magnets, Natalie Evans and Daniel Addison

On Facebook? Add yourself to the event right here.

Well – the poster pretty much says its all! This is going to be an absolute blast and a great way to round off our first year as an “official” label.

You can find the Facebook event right here.

Tangled Hair have made quite a name for themselves over the past few years, having released a hugely sucessful demo and EP (on Big Scary Monsters), and playing alongside the likes of Tera Melos, This Town Needs Guns, Tall Ships and Algernon Cadwallader. They’re hitting the road this November along with Love Among The Mannequins (formerly known as Amateurs) – featuring current and ex members of Shoes and Socks Off, Crowns on the Rats Orchestra and Crooked Mountain, Crooked Sea. Support comes from my everyone’s favourite jazzy-post-rock mish-mash Delta Sleep, and young Kentish upstarts Fish Tank. Did I mention that it’s also FREE ENTRY?!

Be sure to check out the Facebook event for more info and updates.

Here’s something we’ve been wanting to put on for a long time – a free Halloween gig! Expect bands in scary costumes playing the odd spooky cover, as well as their own tunes, obviously. Delta Sleep return to play Canterbury for the first time in ages. They’re joined by Margate noise-mongers Sky:Lark. Bass and drums duo Wedding are a band we’re really excited to be putting on for the first time, plus our good buddies Yes We Canada are going to be opening the show.

Costumes are strongly encouraged! We may even dig up some prizes to award for the best costumes. Check out the Facebook event to read more about the bans.