LA WEEKLY: OFF!/Redd Kross Bassist Steve McDonald Loves His New Gig in The Melvins July 15, 2016 BY TOM REARDON A conversation with Steven McDonald of Redd Kross, OFF! and now The Melvins is always a treat. While the term elder statesman applies to McDonald, it seems inappropriate to use “elder” to describe anyone who brings so much youthful enthusiasm to his work. Especially in his latest endeavor, playing bass with the now L.A.-based sludge, grunge and experi-metal pioneers, The Melvins, who originally hailed from the Pacific Northwest. Truth be told, McDonald, who turned 49 in May, seems to be very pleasantly pleased. When a legendary bass player joins a legendary band, the odds are in the fans’ favor of seeing something amazing at every gig, and this union doesn’t disappoint at all. McDonald, who cut his teeth in the Hawthorne-based Tourists in 1978 (who would become Redd Kross in 1980) at the tender of age of 11, has a long line of music success under his belt. Along with his brother Jeff McDonald, he’s responsible for some of the best power-pop/punk hybrid music ever with his work in Redd Kross. In 2009, he formed punk-rock supergroup OFF! with Keith Morris (Circle Jerks), Dmitri Coats (Burning Brides), and Mario Rubalcaba (Rocket From the Crypt). In addition to his work with a bass in his hand, McDonald also has an ever-growing list of artists he is recording and producing, including The Format’s Sam Means, with whom he just did an absolutely killer record, Ten Songs. What’s happening with Redd Kross and OFF!? Well, my brother [Redd Kross’ Jeff McDonald] has been writing songs while I’m on the road with The Melvins. I’ve got a little recording space that I share with all the bands that I’m in. I call it the Whiskey Kitchen. I’m doing a couple records for Burger Records and In the Red Records at my space. My niece, Astrid McDonald, has a band called The Side Eyes. They’re totally rad. I’m making a record with them. My July is full with all the different balls I’m keeping the air. With OFF!, we just had a conference call a little while ago. We’ve got plans to try and do some stuff in the coming year. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE. InterviewsShare : Tweet
HOT ISSUE – REDD KROSS – LTD. ED. 12″ AVAILABLE NOW! June 6, 2016 Record of the summer 2016! HOT ISSUE Turn of the century rarities recorded by Redd Kross in Hollywood between 1983-2007. Limited to 500 copies on 12? black licorice vinyl, each copy comes with a download card. Mastered by Bill Inglot & Dave Schultz at d2 for optimal audio fidelity from original source tapes. Full track list and cover art will be revealed on Monday! We hope you love it! Created to be a complete play experience with unreleased and rare tracks compiled from the Jeff McDonald archives. TRACK LIST Side 1 1. Insatiable Kind -UNRELEASED 2. Motorboat- Single version Steve on vocals 3. Pop Show- UNRELEASED early version w/Jeff on vocals 4.Take it Home- UNRELEASED 5. That Girl- UNRELEASED early version. HDN mix 6. It’s a scream -UNRELEASED Side 2 1. Switchblade Sister – Single version 2. Puss n Boots – Long out of print remaster 3. Don’t take your baby downtown- UNRELEASED 4. Moon Sun – UNRELEASED 5. Starlust – long out of print remaster 6. Born to love you- UNRELEASED Complete download included with each copy ONLY AVAILABLE HERE. UncategorizedShare : Tweet
HOT ISSUE from REDD KROSS available Monday, June 6th 3 PM PST! June 4, 2016Set your alarm clocks for Monday, June 6th 3 PM PST! That is when HOT ISSUE from REDD KROSS will become available while supplies last. ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE REDD KROSS E-BAY STORE @ http://stores.ebay.com/rotossound HOT ISSUE will fill your Summer with a dozen turn of the century new digs and old finds recorded by Redd Kross in Hollywood between 1983-2007. Limited to 500 copies on 12″ black licorice vinyl, each copy comes with a download card. Mastered by Bill Inglot & Dave Schultz at d2 for optimal audio fidelity. Full track list and cover art will be revealed on Monday! We hope you love it! featured, General NewsShare : Tweet
“Hot Issue” by Redd Kross Coming Soon … Only at the Redd Kross EBay Store! May 7, 2016 UncategorizedShare : Tweet
Jeff McDonald as Mick Jadestone. Supersonic design T-shirts! January 28, 2016Jeff McDonald as Mick Jadestone. Supersonic design! Andy Warhol-Pastel Grunge-Pre and Post Punk-Original Scene-Glam-Space Jammer-Billy Jack! 90’s vintage look. Choose from 3 great colors– WHITE, BOLLYWOOD GOLD and BUBBLEGUM PINK. *note- Bubblegum Pink only available in small and medium* ‘only 48 made’ CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS NOW General NewsShare : Tweet
Jeff McDonald Performs The Outrageous Incantations of Beatrice Winters – First Time on CD! January 6, 2016 “Jeff McDonald Performs The Outrageous Incantations of Beatrice Winters” For the very first time on CD. Only one pressing will be made of this insane horror show of a record. Looks like shrunken version of the LP. For collectors only. *This is not a pop vocal album* Often compared to Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed. Warning* *Do not listen while driving or operating heavy machinery* *will scare children-proceed with caution. Great for coven meetings and exorcisms . One pressing to insure the rarity of this record Redd Kross Fashion Records Hot issue #2 ORDER YOURS NOW! General NewsShare : Tweet
