LA WEEKLY “The 10 Best South Bay Punk Bands of All Time” July 31, 20166. Redd Kross Perhaps one of the most underrated and overlooked of South Bay punk bands is Redd Kross, which over the years evolved from hardcore punk to a more avant-garde, indie-rock form of alternative music. Hailing from the same city as The Beach Boys, Hawthorne, only a couple decades later (late ’70s), Redd Kross had a huge impact on L.A.’s early punk and later alternative and garage-rock scenes. Featuring brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald, the band has otherwise sported a revolving lineup of musicians; an early incarnation included guitarist Greg Hetson, who left to form Circle Jerks, and drummer Ron Reyes, who left to become the singer for Black Flag. The band’s first gig in 1980 was opening for Black Flag while they were teenagers. Redd Kross might not be the same band as when they started, but their influence looms large and they continue to perform and record to this day. Read the full article here. General NewsShare : Tweet
REDD KROSS – THE SIDE EYES – “SONGS THAT CHARGO TAUGHT US” SPLIT 7 July 15, 2016In The Red is over the moon to announce the release of this new split single by REDD KROSS and The SIDE EYES. REDD KROSS should need no introduction so we’ll just say that they are the finest purveyors of punk-glam-pop-metal in the world and one of the best band’s to come out of Los Angeles ever. Fronted by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald, the band started out in the late 70’s LA punk scene when they were 12 and 15 years old! They’ve continued to record the entire time releasing one amazing record after another. The Side Eyes are a brand new Los Angeles punk band fronted by Astrid McDonald, daughter of Jeff from Redd Kross and Charlotte Caffey (Go-Go’s). The Side Eyes are a ferocious young punk band whose sound recalls early punk bands like The Bags and Avengers and they play with a heaviness that would make Mudhoney or Fuzz proud. Their live shows are frantic, aggressive and incredible. One this single both bands have recorded renditions of songs written by Charlotte “Chargo” Caffey back in her early punk rock days. The Side Eyes do “Don’t Talk To Me” originally recorded by Charlotte’s band The Eyes. Redd Kross tackle “Screaming” a very early Go-Go’s song. Both are incredible! You need this! Limited edition blue vinyl! CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! featured, General NewsShare : 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
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
2 So Cal Shows in August : Redd Kross, The Side Eyes + DJ Lee Noise (Burger Records)! July 7, 2015 August 7th at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneer Town, CA August 8th in the Constellation Room at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA Events & Shows, General NewsShare : Tweet
