Neko Case goes on a shopping spree at Amoeba Records in Hollywood

There's not much about surreal Czech new wave films from the 60s and Nina Hagen LPs that Neko Case doesn't love.  

Get Neko's new album Neon Grey Midnight Green right here. She plays Massey Hall on October 20 – grab some tickets here.

Watch Redd Kross play "Born Innocent" on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Check out Jeff McDonald and brother Steven tearin' it up Redd Kross style on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Sadly, no interview.

Redd Kross returns to rock Lee's Palace, Monday

Redd Kross presents songs from their great new self-titled double album at Lee's Palace tonight. Watch a few recent performances. 

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story @ Revue Cinema, Sunday

Jeff & Steve McDonald will be present at the Toronto premiere of Born Innocent on Sunday at 9:30pm. Get tickets right here. 

Redd Kross shares 80s throwback video for "The Main Attraction"

SCTV's Jerry Todd would be impressed with Sean McGuirk's video FX in his clip for "The Main Attraction" by Redd Kross.

The Toronto screening of Born Innocent, scheduled for The Revue Cinema on July 28th, is still on thanks to a court injunction. 

Redd Kross shares new single "I'll Take Your Word For It"

Check out the video for "I'll Take Your Word For It" off the forthcoming Redd Kross album. They play Lee's Palace July 29th.

Here's the scoop...

Oh happy day, you are in for a treat with this one, the Janglerrific third single from our forthcoming self titled double album REDD KROSS. 

Steven McDonald had this to say about the song and accompanying video: 

““I’ll Take Your Word For It” although based on real events it is not about any specific person.  It’s an amalgamation of several types, that so called friend that always seems to bring up the ex, or perhaps a working relationship that ended poorly despite your best and most earnest attempts at civility.  “Are you my friend, are you my foe?  I don’t know”. The video I suppose offers one possible antidote for this situation.  When you’re contemplating telling your nemesis to take a hike, maybe it’s smarter to put on your best suit, matching bass, and matching band (if you’re as lucky as me) and take a hike yourself.  That’s what I did and it made me feel so much better.” – Steven McDonald

And with that we’ll say check out “I’ll Take Your Word For It”.  We hope you dig it. 

Masterfully directed by Steve Appleford. Edited by Brian Durkin. 

Don’t forget to come see us on our North American Summer tour starting July 2nd. Hott damn!!!

Happy Birthday Steven McDonald!

Celebrating Steven McDonald's birthday with a Redd Kross appearance on MuchMusic in 1989 and the film "The Spirit of '76."

Redd Kross previews new s/t double album, announce tour & memoir!

The new Redd Kross double album is out June 28th. They're coming back to Toronto for a Lee's Palace show on July 29th.  

Here's the scoop...

Mere mortal words could only fail to truly convey our excitement and gratitude as we reveal this stunning cover and drop the first single from our newest record, a self titled double album - REDD KROSS.  You can pre-order it today from the most badass people in this bizness of show In The Red Recordings who’s label boss Larry Hardy was actually present at our nightclub debut at the infamous #HongKongCafe in Los Angeles, September 1979.  RESPECT!! (we should add, we were all children, Larry included. Ha! ;)) 

Though you will have to wait til June 28th to experience all 18 of it’s lovingly crafted bangers, today we get to treat you to the record’s lead track, the sticky, icky and dangerously addictive “Candy Coloured Catastrophe.”  Watch the catastrophically awesome video directed by thee one and only Gilbert Trejo below.  And then if that doesn’t blow your mind enough, check out the full list of summer North American Tour Dates!!!  Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10am Local Time. OK breathe…. 

Carrying on with our glorious embarrassment of great news, our memoir ’Now You’re One Of Us’ by Jeff & Steven McDonald with Dan Epstein will be hitting shelves this October via Omnibus Press and the Andrew Reich directed ‘Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story’ continues to screen internationally at festivals, with an eye to a full feature release later in the year. Much more can and will be said about all of these exciting projects as we move forward into arguably the most exhilarating period of our 45 year history.  

For now we will leave it simply at, check out links and have a great fucking week!!!⚡️❤️⚡️❤️ 

Tour dates/tickets:

https://reddkross.com/shows/

Pre order the Redd Kross album 

https://intheredrecords.com/products/redd-kross-s-t

Watch the video for "Candy Coloured Catastrophe" followed by a list of 2024 tour dates below. 

The Redd Kross documentary "Born Innocent" is finally coming out!

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story is currently screening at film festivals – although no Toronto date set. Watch the trailer below.  

Happy 60th Birthday Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross!

Cheers to Jeff McDonald! Here's Jeff and brother Steven shopping at Amoeba, an anti-drug PSA, interviews and some live clips.

Redd Kross celebrates 35 years of Neurotica with deluxe double-vinyl reissue

The expanded reissue of 1987's Neurotica – including 12 unissued demos – is out Friday via Merge. Get it here.

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Flood Magazine Steven McDonald on the 35th anniversary of Redd Kross' Neurotica

Redd Kross' 35th anniversary 2LP edition of Neurotica to be issued with bonus demos!

The newly remastered double-LP version of Redd Kross's 1987 classic Neurotica comes with 12 previously unissued demos. 

Here's the scoop from Redd Kross HQ...

Today we are ecstatic to officially announce the 35th anniversary edition reissue of our beloved NEUROTICA. And baby it’s coming down FAST.  For the purist and newbies alike, we’ve gone back to the original master mixes done by producer Tommy Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone) RIP and had them remastered by JJ Golden of Golden Mastering.  With an outstanding double disc layout by long time co-conspirator Jon Krop and with many never before seen John Scarpati images.  Also included is the original Neurotica demos recorded at Spinhead Studios by the late Phil Newman.  Further details from the fine folks at Merge Records below;

Merge Records is thrilled to release the 35th anniversary edition of Neurotica, the 1987 power pop and alternative rock opus by Redd Kross, on June 24, 2022. The reissue contains the original album, remastered by JJ Golden (Pearl Jam, Thee Oh Sees), as well as 12 previously unreleased demos from the era (rediscovered recently in the archives of the band’s original A&R guy, Geoffrey Weiss).

This special edition of Neurotica will be available worldwide on a single CD as well as 2-LP—the album on translucent turquoise, the demos on translucent orange—housed in in a slick gatefold jacket. Exclusive to the Merge store is a new Neurotica t-shirt, which can be purchased on its own or bundled with the vinyl or CD. Redd Kross completists should check out our Neurotica superbundle that includes both formats of the album plus the t-shirt at a discount.

Today, the remastered version of Neurotica is available on digital service providers for the first time:

https://lnk.to/Neurotica

Watch a Neurotica-era performance by Redd Kross at the Variety Arts Centre in L.A. in 1988 followed by a recent Ratio Podcast interview below.

Yoko Ono tribute album Ocean Child curated by Ben Gibbard out Friday

Flaming Lips, David Byrne, Yo La Tengo, Sharon Van Etten and Death Cab contribute covers of Yoko Ono's much-maligned tunes. 

Here's the scoop...

Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard, frustrated with the way Yoko Ono's music has been unfairly assailed over the decades – largely out of ignorance – has decided it was time for a rethink of Yoko's songwriting accomplishments. So he called up a few celebrated pals who also happen to be Yoko fans,  including David Byrne, Sharon Van Etten, Stephin Merritt, along with the members of Yo La Tengo,  Flaming Lips, Deehoof and US Girls, to revisit a few of Yoko Ono's compositions and perhaps offer a fresh perspective. 

The result is the 14-track Ocean Child: Songs Of Yoko Ono tribute album set for release by Canvasback Music/Atlantic on Friday, February 18th which happens to be Yoko's 89th birthday. Looking over the tracklist, it appears that Gibbard missed an opportunity to have the members of Redd Kross resurrect  their Tater Totz alter ego to reprise their raucous version of "Don't Worry Kyoko" which got them booed off the stage by angry Beatles fans at BeatleFest 1988 in Los Angeles (watch the entertaining footage after the track listing below).  

To coincide with Ocean Child's release, there will also be a podcast hosted by Gibbard and Rolling Stone contributing editor & Sirius XM personality Jenny Eliscu who will speak enthusiastically about why Yoko Ono's songs are so darn wonderful with the artists who chose to cover them. 

Check out the preview trailer, David Byrne & Yo La Tengo's lullabye-style update "Who Has Seen The Wind?" and Death Cab's jaunty run at "Waiting For The Sun Rise" followed by the track listing and the vintage Tater Totz performance footage from L.A.'s Bonaventure Hotel. 

Various Artists – Ocean Child: Songs Of Yoko Ono

Toyboat - Sharon Van Etten

Who Has Seen The Wind? - David Byrne And Yo La Tengo

Dogtown - Sudan Archives

Waiting For The Sunrise - Death Cab For Cutie

Yellow Girl (Stand For Life) - Thao

Born In A Prison - US Girls

Growing Pain - Jay Som

Listen, The Snow Is Falling - Stephin Merritt (of Magnetic Fields)

No No No - Deerhoof

Don't Be Scared - We Are KING

Mrs Lennon - The Flaming Lips

No One Sees Me Like You Do - Japanese Breakfast

There Is No Goodbye Between Us - Yo La Tengo

Run Run Run - Amber Coffman

One For The Weekend: Redd Kross

"Crazy World" by Redd Kross seems like the right song for the moment. Here's a live version from Portland's Doug Fir Lounge. 

Happy Birthday Steven McDonald!

Cheers to Steven McDonald of Redd Kross, OFF! and The Melvins. Here's a recent interview. 

Redd Kross sez "Stay Away From Downtown"

"Stay Away From Downtown" is off the Redd Kross album Researching The Blues released by Merge in 2012. 

Watch the trailer for the forthcoming Redd Kross doc Born Innocent

The Redd Kross doc Born Innocent is currently in the works. Visit the Kickstarter page after viewing the trailer. 

Watch the new Redd Kross video for Beyond The Door

Redd Kross have just released their new album Beyond The Door on Merge. Check out the video for the title track. 

Redd Kross cover When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" by Sparks

Redd Kross are celebrating Ron Mael's birthday today with their release of a Sparks cover from their forthcoming album. 

Here's the scoop...
Today, Redd Kross have released “When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way'” the latest single to be lifted from their much anticipated album Beyond The Door out August 23 on Merge Records. On “When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way'" Redd Kross reinterpret the beloved Sparks single with a new blast of fresh hooks and hummable melodies.

About the cover Sparks' Ron Mael says, "Redd Kross has always been one of my favorite bands and that opinion was cemented when I heard their amazing version of our 'When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way.'" To do a version of that song with a completely different musical approach from the original while keeping every ounce of the original sentiment was an amazing feat. I love it!"

Check out Redd Kross's interpretation of When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" followed by a video for the original Sparks version.

Hear three songs from the new Redd Kross album Beyond The Door

Check out What's A Boy To Do?, The Party Underground and the title track from Beyond The Door out August 23rd.