Mesmer Disciples to release debut EP

Leeds based Mesmer Disciples release their debut EP "The Big O" via German Shepherd Records on 20th April. Mesmer Disciples formed relatively recently and they have had many comparisons suggested to them by their audience members, including Can, Captain Beefheart, Butthole Surfers and Edgar Broughton band. Not wishing to be constrained by genres, Mesmer Disciples have … Continue reading Mesmer Disciples to release debut EP

Daniel Clarke joins German Shepherd

Well known Manchester Music stalwart Daniel Clarke joins German Shepherd for his debut solo single. Known for his work with bands The Moods and Death to the Strange, as well as his active involvement in developing open mic nights for local talent, Daniel has produced a great new song which echoes the art of Brecht … Continue reading Daniel Clarke joins German Shepherd

Introducing PrunX

We are pleased to announce the addition of Berlin based band PrunX to German Shepherd Records. Introduced to the label by Cannonball Statman, the band were formed in 2000 and have gone through several line-up changes. The current line up of the band is : FrankOz Pfeil - Guitar, Vocals; Mikado K. Schütt -Keyboards, Vocals … Continue reading Introducing PrunX

Stereopod deliver “Cinematopoeia” via German Shepherd

Stereopod are a Scottish instrumental studio based duo who grew up together, loathing mediocrity. They are inspired by a love of guitars and synths, and the focus of melody in music.Influences primarily include Mogwai, John Carpenter, Boards of Canada, Alessandro Cortini, James Holden, and Vessels to name a few. Ideally thier music is aimed at … Continue reading Stereopod deliver “Cinematopoeia” via German Shepherd

Night Operations joins German Shepherd – Single and Album due

Kit B keyboard player Mike Powell will be joining us to release new material from his project Night Operations. A single "Remember" drops in September and a full album "Mantra" follows in October.

Introducing The Screaming Love Collective

The Screaming Love Collective is the solo project of Mind Sweepers drummer Bryn Thorburn. We will be releasing material in early August from this purveyor of psychedelic punk rock grooves - here's a taster.... https://youtu.be/049r8O0qpIs

Introducing Four Candles

Ian Moss and Jon Rowlinson the vocalist and bass player from Hamsters have got together with Mark Taylor (Guitar) and Phil Peak (Drums) to form a new group called Four Candles. Taking inspiration from Krautrock , post-punk and no wave the band are currently pulling together a set for their first gigs. One of those … Continue reading Introducing Four Candles

Welcome to The Mind Sweepers

We are pleased to announce we will be working with Dumfries based band The Mind Sweepers. Describing themselves as "Genre Defying" the band comprises Paul Winter (vocals/rhythm guitar/lyrics) John Mcinally (Lead Guitar) Jack Trainer (bass/harmonica) Gareth Mcintyre (keyboards/piano, bass), and, Bryn Thorburn (drums/percussion/photography). Here's a taster of what to expect: