I was fully aware of this label but kept postponing a feature here and now, instead of just one or two releases, here's what I liked the most during its 2 years or so of existence.
I.O.U. Records, based out of South Florida, dropped its first release in the Summer of 2017, a demo tape by BIG MACK. Their focus since is to put out TAPES of new bands coming from Florida (Broward/Jacksonville) plus friends in Atlanta and NC's Charlotte, all with a good dose of either youth crew or old school flavored hardcore.
Many of the label's (often cartoonish) artwork were done by a plethora of hardcore scenesters like Augie Ruiz (Society Abuse / Day By Day), Robert Cerrito (Rhino) and Gil Sayfan (Intent / Free Spirit), who has also done quite a few works with Advanced Perspective and currently jams in ZEEL.
In less then 2 years IOU managed to put out an impressive number of 16 releases so far and they all sold out! The highlights of the first year are certainly the ones by UP IN BLUE, BIG MACK and BE ALL END ALL. I mean, check these tracks -- like Fantasyland here -- and try to stand still!
Then on the second and most recent batch we have newcomers like TRUE FORM, METHOD OF DOUBT and GIVE & TAKE debuting with sick demos plus new releases by bands from year one.
With all IOU accomplished thus far, if they keep this pace and broaden their horizens, they can be the next Moshers Delight or Canada's equivalent to Climbin' Aboard. Nevertheless, check all their hosted bands and support these hard working kids, in case you happen to catch them on tour or something! Groups like Result Of Choice and Secondsight has already made quite a name for themselves. SFHC!
I.O.U. BIGCARTEL
I.O.U. Records, based out of South Florida, dropped its first release in the Summer of 2017, a demo tape by BIG MACK. Their focus since is to put out TAPES of new bands coming from Florida (Broward/Jacksonville) plus friends in Atlanta and NC's Charlotte, all with a good dose of either youth crew or old school flavored hardcore.
Many of the label's (often cartoonish) artwork were done by a plethora of hardcore scenesters like Augie Ruiz (Society Abuse / Day By Day), Robert Cerrito (Rhino) and Gil Sayfan (Intent / Free Spirit), who has also done quite a few works with Advanced Perspective and currently jams in ZEEL.
In less then 2 years IOU managed to put out an impressive number of 16 releases so far and they all sold out! The highlights of the first year are certainly the ones by UP IN BLUE, BIG MACK and BE ALL END ALL. I mean, check these tracks -- like Fantasyland here -- and try to stand still!
Then on the second and most recent batch we have newcomers like TRUE FORM, METHOD OF DOUBT and GIVE & TAKE debuting with sick demos plus new releases by bands from year one.
With all IOU accomplished thus far, if they keep this pace and broaden their horizens, they can be the next Moshers Delight or Canada's equivalent to Climbin' Aboard. Nevertheless, check all their hosted bands and support these hard working kids, in case you happen to catch them on tour or something! Groups like Result Of Choice and Secondsight has already made quite a name for themselves. SFHC!
I.O.U. BIGCARTEL
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