It’s been a long time since we’ve done anything here.

We have, of course, released a few titles on our “Sugarblast”:https://sugarblastmusic.wordpress.com label, which we founded in early 2014 as a way to release noisy music to a tiny audience. But since the D. Smith _Groping For Luna, Vol. 1_ title was released in 2013, Dromedary has taken a backseat to the “Signal To Noise” radio show that Al has been hosting on WFDU FM in New Jersey.

That being said, it’s our 25th year in “business.” We should celebrate that. Many of our bands are still bands, their musicians are still making music, and we’re all doing musical things, despite the constant, unstoppable aging process. So during 2018, Dromedary will be active, with lots of memories, special surprises, and even a few releases and such.

So stick around. Bookmark this page. We’ve got stuff happening.

The great blog *Wilfully Obscure* published a review of *d.smith*’s _groping for luna, vol. 1_. Check it out:

Remember the band *Shirk Circus*? Yeah, I had a hunch you probably didn’t, but you can catch up on them via a feature I wrote in 2011, in memoriam of front-man Josh Silverman. Smith played bass for them, and from what I understand, _Groping for Luna, Vol. 1_ is his solo debut.

Alternating between muscular melodic rock and quieter reflective pieces, _Groping…_ is chockablock with sixteen pensive and considered numbers that tend to err on the side of melancholy. Comparisons to Bob Mould are inevitable, but if you’re anything like me you might also hear traces of likeminded singer songwriters including but not limited to Jon Sondgrass (Armchair Martian, Drag the River) and Mark Eitzel. Despite his weariness at times, Smith manages to brew up a howling, manicured maelstrom on some of _Groping’s_ most assertive slammers, nicely exemplified on “Worst Case Secnario,” and “An Ultimatum.”

_Chockablock_ is such a great word to use in a review, and I’m pretty sure that’s a word I’ve never seen in a review before.

You can check out *Wilfully Obscure* and download two free d.smith tracks for a limited time “here”:http://wilfullyobscure.blogspot.com/2014/11/graig-markel-and-88th-st-band-st-in.html

Our pals at *The Big Takeover* are now running an exclusive stream of the new *d.smith* album _groping for luna, vol. 1_.

Visit their “website”:http://bigtakeover.com/news/exclusive-album-premiere-groping-for-luna-vol-1-by-d-smith and give a listen to the new album (and read some dromedary news we’ll elaborate on later).

The long-awaited new album from *d.smith*, _groping for luna, vol. 1_, is now available for preorder.

Visit “our store”:https://dromedaryrecords.bandcamp.com/album/groping-for-luna-vol-1 to place your order. Meanwhile, check out the new very powerful, very NSFW, not for the squeamish video for the powerful new single “2×4”.

Check out the video for “Worst Case Scenario,” the first single from the upcoming d.smith album _Groping for Luna, vol. 1_

We couldn’t be more excited to announce the signing of singer/songwriter/misanthrope d.smith. Formerly of Shirk Circus and The 65’s, smith is one of the greatest songwriters we know, his intensely personal and dark lyrics contrasting with his incredible pop sensibilities to create some truly fantastic music. We’ve been aware of his proficiency as a bassist since the earliest Shirk Circus records, but it was only after hearing the tracks “Greatest Pretense” and “Wherever You Are” from the 65’s LP _Strike Hard!_ that we learned of his songwriting brilliance.

In a few weeks we will be releasing “Worst Case Scenario,” the debut single from his forthcoming Dromedary CD _Groping For Luna, Vol. 1_. We’ll have a video for the track and the single will be available for free download.

Until then, smith and his collaborator, drummer Bobby Diamond, have given us a taste of their brilliance – and their influences – with this phenomenal cover of the Husker Du track “Flip Your Wig.”

Stream it here for free, and point your browser here for updates on the forthcoming d.smith album, which should provide the soundtrack for your summer.