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New additions to the Kid Tested Store:

Parasites:  New shirts available in the merchandise section.  We also have a small quantity of the limited edition Spainish version of Parasites new full-length, named "Solitario" available on the Solitary merch page, click here for details.

Kid Tested Records Logo Shirts at ridiculously low prices while they last.  $5 for short sleeve (plus shipping) and $6 for long sleeve (plus shipping).  Click the merchandise link for  info!

The Yum Yums

The Yum Yums may be pop-punk's best kept secret, until now. Don't believe us:

“The first time I heard the Yum Yums, I couldn't believe there was a band this good that I hadn't heard of before... See, the world’s a fucked up place but knowing The Yum Yums are around makes me feel better and restores my faith in mankind. One thing’s for sure – I’m always walking on the sunny side of the street when I have The Yum Yums in my head.” -Joe Queer

The Yum Yums are from Norway and have been playing, released records, toured and basically been arrogant powerpop-stars since 1993.  Their records have been hard to find and so we at Kid Tested couldn't be prouder and happier to be releasing a collection of twenty five of their sugar coated pop punk classics songs.   It's the best of the Yums Yums on one disc, "Sweetest Candy", including new improved versions of classic songs as well impossible to find originals!

Torture The Artist

Torture The Artist's debut full length CD is here!

Torture the Artist, produced by Mass Giorgini (Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Anti-Flag), is the self titled debut release by the new band Torture the Artist made up of ex-members of Screeching Weasel, Common Rider and Squirtgun along with singer / songwriter / guitarist Jorge Orillac. The album features 12 songs ranging from minor key melodic punk rock anthems in the spirit of Alkaline Trio, to psychobilly-tinged rockers a la Living End, to straight-up pop-punk sing-alongs reminiscent of Green Day – in fact, this tri-lingual band even manages to throw two songs sung in Spanish into the mix, all without missing a beat.  Inspired by the novel Torture the Artist by author Joey Goebel, the band was able to convince Mr. Goebel to participate in their first release by contributing original liner notes featured in the CD booklet.  If the saying that the best art is produced by the most tortured of artists is true, then Torture the Artist must be among the longest-suffering and most angst-ridden of musicians.

Parasite's Vinyl

Spotted in the wild, Parasites "Solitary" LP on orange vinyl.

Parasites - Solitary

The Parasites are one of the longest running Pop Punk bands ever, and now after years of lying low, they're finally back with their first all new album in over a decade. 'Solitary' is a smorgasbord of short sharp songs played with precision and power that evoke the spirit of the Descendents and The Ramones, but also add a generous helping of pop sensibilities to the mix. The result is a sweet as sugar, yet tough as nails concoction that
goes down easy but still packs a punch.

The CD is out now!  Click the link to the left to order the CD....... OR PRE-ORDER THE LIMITED EDITION VINYL WHILE YOU CAN!

In February of 2008, the legendary Squirtgun played a blistering live set to a capacity crowd in their hometown of Lafayette Indiana. Ooriginal drummer Dan Lumley played that night, and the show was recorded for all the fans who couldn't be there.  

“Broadcast 02.09.08”, has 19 powerful tracks including an exclusive new song, “Across The Wire”,  and Squirtgun's version of Common Rider's “Classics Of Love”, and clearly shows that Squirtgun is still a force to be reckoned with. 

Available on CD 

One Short Fall's record release party for their debut full-length Nothing Left To Say will be on Halloween at the Whippany American Legion in Whippany, NJ. Doors are at 8:00 and there will be some giveaways for best costumes.

Nothing Left To Say was produced by Dave Parasite from the Parasites.  You can check out some songs on their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/oneshortfall  

We will have more about the band in the next few days, including some MP3s and info about ordering the CD so check back often!

Spotted In The Wild:

We haven't seen them ourselves, (should be here in a few days) but here is the proof that the new Sloppy Seconds full-length "Endless Bummer" exists on vinyl. Check out the translucent green!  There is only a limited number of color copies so get 'em while you can.

UPDATE: They're here and they look great! Order now before they're gone.