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Will Wood Partners with Hostile City for Global Music Distribution

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.

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Pre-Black Friday Sale! 20% Off Select Say-10 Records Titles!

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Punkerton Records is now available from Hostile City Distribution!

Hostile City is proud to announce the addition of Punkerton Records to the Hostile City roster! Welcome aboard!

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Strange Mono Records is Now Available from Hostile City Distribution

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.”

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TARANEH – NEW AGE PRAYER NYC RELEASE SHOW 4/26 (FULL SET)

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Underground Civilization – Original Soundtrack

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The Aristocrats North America Tour Dates Drop!

(from our press release) The Aristocrats are so excited to announce DUCK North American tour dates for this summer!

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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Phameless Records now available through Hostile City Distribution

Hostile City Distribution is proud to announce the addition of @PhamelessRecords to our roster of distributed labels!

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Discriminate Audio is now available through Hostile City Distribution

Hostile City Distribution is proud to announce the addition of Discriminate Audio to our roster of distributed labels!

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Derek Sherinian & Virgil Donati Discuss the new Planet X Anthology Box Set on Sea Of Tranquility