Will Wood & The Tapeworms Reissue Everything Is A Lot (2015 Mix) on Double LP — Hyperspace Ultraclear / Black Ice Splatter
Good news, fans of the gloriously chaotic and genre-bending: Everything Is A Lot (2015 Mix) by Will Wood & The Tapeworms is reborn on vinyl, and this release is something truly special. Hostile City Distribution is now carrying the reissue — including a limited-run Hyperspace Ultraclear / Black Ice Splatter Double LP — and for anyone who’s followed Will Wood’s wild, creative evolution, this is a chance to revisit the start of it all in vivid vinyl form. hcdistro.com
Sound & Style If you haven’t heard this version, expect a fusion of swing, indie pop, honky-tonk piano, jangly guitars, loose drums, kazoo solos, and even pseudo-mariachi. Vocals that alternate between throaty and theatrical. Lyrics that hit weird, existential, off-kilter notes. All of this wrapped in a DIY aesthetic that refuses conformity. If you like your music a little unpredictable, this is for you.
Vinyl Packaging that Matches the Vision Far from a straight reprint, the variant vinyl choices elevate it: the Hyperspace Ultraclear / Black Ice Splatter Double LP is especially striking. Clear, swirled, speckled — the kind of object you’ll want to display, not just drop on the turntable. Also available in standard LP and CD
Hostile City Distribution (HCD) is proud to announce a new partnership with celebrated artist Will Wood, bringing his entire musical catalog to the Hostile City platform. This collaboration will make Will Wood‘s extensive and unique body of work globally available to fans and new listeners at music retailers worldwide.
Will Wood’s music is renowned for its eclectic blend of genres, featuring elements of cabaret, jazz, rock, and theatrical pop, all underpinned by his distinctive songwriting and often-surreal lyrical content. His work has amassed a dedicated global following drawn to its intellectual depth, dark humor, and honest exploration of complex themes such as mental health, identity, and the human condition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Will Wood and his incredible catalog to the Hostile City family,” said Michael De Monte, Managing Member of Hostile City Distribution. “Will Wood is a visionary artist who has built a fiercely loyal fanbase through his uncompromising artistry. We are excited to help his music reach an even broader audience and provide the infrastructure to support his continued legacy.”
The partnership with HCD will ensure that Will Wood’s full discography, including fan-favorite albums like The Normal Album, SELF-iSH, Everything Is A Lot, and In Case I Make It, is expertly managed and distributed, guaranteeing its presence in music retailers worldwide. This move marks a significant step in making his music more accessible and discoverable for old and new fans.
“I’m excited to be working with Hostile City on making sure that my music is available on traditional media formats reliably and internationally. My fans tend to appreciate having something physical when they listen to music. It can be grounding and make you feel more connected when you can own and explore the contents of a piece of art instead of just passively consuming media in the fleeting virtual spaces we’re starting to get so sick of. HCD does great work, and it’s exciting to be involved with a company that I can trust will bring my fans the best experience possible, and do so on a wider scale than ever before.”
About Will Wood: Will Wood is a New Jersey-based musician, singer-songwriter, and artist known for his genre-bending music and theatrical stage presence. His work, both as a solo artist and with his band Will Wood and the Tapeworms, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. His discography explores a wide range of styles and lyrical themes, establishing him as one of the most unique voices in contemporary independent music.
About Hostile City Music Distribution: Hostile City Distribution (HCD) is a leading independent music distributor dedicated to empowering artists and labels. Based in Philadelphia, Hostile City provides a full suite of services, including physical and digital distribution, marketing support, and rights management, to help artists maximize their reach and build sustainable careers. HCD is committed to fostering a diverse and vibrant music community.
We are happy to announce the addition of Strange Mono Records to our roster of distributed labels!
“Founded in 2021, Strange Mono is a benefit record label and distro based in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize in bespoke limited edition releases. All the proceeds from our tapes, vinyl, and 100% of downloads go directly to the artist’s choice of charity. All profits from our distro are donated monthly to that month’s featured Mutual Aid benefit.”
Having recently wrapped an exclusive run of completely sold out dates on the west coast of the United States (the “Duckling” tour) around the DUCK album’s release, guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann will now bring their trademark musical virtuosity and inherent absurdity back to stages all across the United States, as well as Canada and Mexico. They’ll be playing (and perhaps even explaining) a sizeable chunk of their new album DUCK, as well as classic cuts from their five-album catalogue.
Of the upcoming tour, Guthrie commented, “Our new concept album tells the tale of a Duck who travels thousands of miles from his home on a small island and ultimately finds himself in the US… As the sole UK-based member of The Aristocrats, I’m particularly looking forward to retracing his anatine steps this summer!”. Marco adds, “It was exciting experiencing the great response and equally great fun we had taking our newest ‘Duck’ material briefly out on the road for a test drive. I cannot express more how much I look forward to presenting our most recent offerings to all of you wonderful people around the globe.” Bryan concludes, “We’re extremely proud of the DUCK album, but live onstage is where our music always truly comes alive. With that said: North America, we’ll see you soon!”
THE ARISTOCRATS DUCK TOUR NORTH AMERICA SUMMER 2024
July 2 – Monterrey, MX – Cafè Iguana July 4 – Guadalajara, MX – C3 Stage July 6 – Mexico City, MX – Foro 28 July 11 – Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage July 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom July 15 – McKinney, TX – Guitar Sanctuary July 16 – McKinney, TX – Guitar Sanctuary July 17 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room July 18 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar July 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits July 22 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey July 23 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar July 25 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl July 27 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre July 28 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House July 31 – Washington, DC – Howard Theater August 1 – Phoenixville, PA – Colonial Theater August 2 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater August 3 – Somerville, MA – Crystal Ballroom August 4 – Portland, ME – Portland House Of Music August 6 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufones Électriques August 8 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground August 9 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City August 10 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom August 11 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge August 13 – Kansas City, MO – Recordbar August 15 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater August 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge August 21 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre August 22 – Seattle, WA – Neumos August 23 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater August 25 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s August 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent August 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
It’s been two years and we can’t wait to get back out there for real.
Meanwhile the response to the DUCK album has been overwhelming. Thanks so much to everyone who supported the band by purchasing a copy – we really appreciate it. In May the album will be available for streaming on the usual platforms, and hopefully we’ll reach some new folks there as well.
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