It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce the newest member of the Dromedary family, musician/poet/author *David Rat*.

Our awesome respect for indie rock history is no secret; almost all the bands on the label have had some historical impact on our musical development. David Rat, through his work with NYC No Wave pioneers Rat At Rat R, helped shape not only _our_ development, but that of some of the most important artists ever to strap on a guitar and release an indie album.

We’ve been following David’s resurgence as an artist and a creative voice for several years. His poetry and excerpts from his memoir _Happy Ending_ are inspiring tales of New York City’s underbelly from Rat’s formative years, his struggles with inner demons and how he has drawn strength from the birth of his son.

David Rat is a teacher, a poet, and a musician. His latest musical work is a powerful blend of noise rock, politics and peace. We’re thrilled to be able to present to you a *FREE* digital single this fall, featuring “Dancing With the Starving” b/w “Me,” followed by a full-length LP in mid-2013.

That’s right, it’s August again, and that means it’s time for the best show you’ll see all year – *Camelfest 2012*.

This year we’ve crammed six of New Jersey’s very finest rock and roll acts into one day. *Saturday, August 25*, join us at the legendary Maxwell’s of Hoboken, and hear:

• Stuyvesant
• The 65’s
• Gold Streets
• Cinema Cinema
• The Brixton Riot
• Bern & the Brights

Admission is $10, and all proceeds will go to benefit “Roots & Wings of New Jersey”:http://www.rootsandwingsnj.org/ – a dynamite local organization staffed by the greatest people around. Roots & Wings helps young adults who have aged out of the foster care system in New Jersey, by providing them with job and life skills training, safe housing, and medical care.

Follow all the developments on this year’s Camelfest on the “Camelfest website”:http://www.camelfest.com

(with thanks to Greg Ginn and SST Records for the bumper sticker, circa 1990)

The brainchild of a friend of the NJ/NY indie music scene, *Indiependence Day* seeks to recognize independent artists and labels by asking music fans to *BUY INDEPENDENT* on July 4, 2012.

According to organizer Mike Daly, “When you buy music by an independent label or artist, you’re supporting a small business. In many cases, you can have a direct and meaningful impact on someone’s livelihood by buying their music and recommending it to others. Please support indie labels and musicians on the day our nation celebrates its independence. Because freedom isn’t free, and music shouldn’t be, either.”

We couldn’t agree more.

On July 4, for *one day only,* we’re going to offer you *50% off* any title that you buy from our online store. That goes for CDs or downloads. And, as always, we’ll be sure to include some goodies with each order.

When checking out, to redeem your discount, enter the coupon code *INDIE2012*.

The 50% discount is good for whatever music you buy – no matter how much, or how little, you get it half price*. The discount code is only good on our website, and it expires at midnight on July 5 – so be sure to place your order *ON JULY 4.*

For links to more great labels, visit www.buyindiemusic.org

* – discount does not apply to merch – music only!

Check out the new Mommyheads track, “Science and Reason,” the latest single from the forthcoming CD *Vulnerable Boy*. It debuted today at Urb magazine – download it free “here”:http://www.urb.com/2012/05/23/premiere-mommyheads-science-and-reason/

Here are the dates for The Mommyheads’ 2012 “Vulnerable Europe” tour:

May 22: Rocket Radio 95.3 Stockholm, Sweden
May 23: Studenthouse, Oslo, Norway
May 25: K103 Radio Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
May 25: Ztyle, Jonkoping, Sweden
May 26: Sticky Fingers, Goteborg, Sweden
May 27: White Trash Fast Food, Berlin, Germany
May 28: Meneer Fritz, Eindhoven, Netherlands
May 29: Stereo Wonderland, Cologne, Germany
May 30: Tgildenhuis, Rupelmonde, Belgium
May 31: Culture House, Copenhagen, Denmark
June 1: Kafe Deluxe, Kronoberg, Sweden
June 2: Sodra Teatern, Stockholm, Sweden

We’re proud to announce the North American/European release of _Vulnerable Boy_, the new CD from The Mommyheads.

_Vulnerable Boy_ sees the band’s songwriting continuing to explore its prog-rock influences, without abandoning the brilliant pop craftsmanship that’s been the band’s hallmark since its 1989 debut. The band’s eighth album, _Vulnerable Boy_ is also its most ambitious, featuring undertones of punk, jazz, R&B, power pop, classical, and even some late 70s new wave.

Tracklisting as follows:

1. On a Clear Night
2. Gimme Silence
3. Science and Reason
4. Medicine Show
5. My Intruder
6. Skinny White Uptight
7. Devastate Me
8. Right Where They Should Be
9. Force of Will
10. Out on the Cliffs
11. Silent Age
12. Bleed From a Glass

_Vulnerable Boy_ is in stores and online July 17.