MIDRIFF RECORDS is an independent record label, formed in 2001 by The Beatings with the intention of releasing our own albums, and music from other artists we like.

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Midriff Tee: Baby Boomer Blue Midriff Tee: Classic Black

They're finally here! Midriff Records t-shirts, available in Classic Black and Baby Boomer Blue, with the Midriff Record Monkey logo printed on 100% Cotton American Apparel 2001 tee. Supplies are limited, so get yours now while we still got em.

Midriff Sampler

Midriff Records 2009 Sampler Totally free, and available for a limited time. E-Mail us to get one of your very own.

LATEST RELEASES

Ian Adams: Stay Up Late
CD

MDRF015 | Ian Adams: Stay Up Late

 A MUST HAVE: Adams' output on Stay Up Late is poetic and razor sharp while at the same time, deliberate in its pacing and ethereal in its emotional spellcasting. We hear the echoes of Boston rock heritage with a clear hint of rockabilly undertones to these 12 mesmerizing tracks. These songs are howling ballads, character stories. [More...]

MP3s

Stay Up Late
Oh, Dracula
Midriff Records 2009 Sampler
MP3

MIDRIFF RECORDS 2009 SAMPLER

 10 years, and still strong like chimp. Some here might say that Midriff Records is just breaking in. Others know that from time to time we still wet the bed. But we are darn proud of the albums that we've been a part of in the last decade, so we give you a decade of hits...and yes, FREE for a limited time. [More...]
Hands and Knees: Et tu, Fluffy?
CD / MP3

MDRF016 | Hands and Knees: Et tu, Fluffy?

 "Massachusetts' Hands and Knees are your favorite band's early years. You know, those days when they were kinda rough and didn't bow to pop sensibilities and record labels and "money?" Because, let's be real, who wants any of that action...? Me. But what's great about Hands and Knees is they take all the cute rough and evolve it into a whole sound in itself. They are that jangly, animalistic fever rock that knows how to take good care of you. You can make love to them and mosh with them. This is a good thing..." [More...]

MP3s

Midnight in the Applefield
You Got Pop, You Got Style
The Spanish Armada: S/T
CD / MP3

MDRF014 | The Spanish Armada: S/T

 "This is the sort of noise that is deceptively delicate and finds its craft through many hidden melodies buried underneath the layers of wandering guitar work and fuzz. Repeated listens prove to be even more rewarding as the songs begin to reveal themselves further..." [More...]

MP3s

On The Giving And Receiving
Hospital Corners

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DIGITAL STORE

Midriff Digital Store We're happy to announce we have opened the Midriff Records Digital Store, where our entire catalogue is now available as MP3 downloads. Isn't technology just frickin amazing?

Recent News

June Newsletter: Ian Adams, The Beatings, and a Free Sampler (and Kudgel!)June Newsletter: Ian Adams, The Beatings, and a Free Sampler (and Kudgel!)

It’s June… again.  Summer’s here and the time is right for new and exciting happenings from your friends at Midriff Records.  As so not to waste any of your precious sunning time I’ll get right to it. The new solo disc by Boston’s creepy crooner Ian Adams, titled Stay Up Late is set to drop on June 23, 2009. The driving force behind legendary Boston motor-punk bands 8 Ball Shifter and Rock City Crime Wave sets a new course with his debut Midriff release.  Adams uses his untrained emotive voice and his 1950’s inspired song writing and surf guitar style to explore quieter, yet nonetheless, nocturnal and creepy places. The songs on Stay Up Late are songs of love at its most dark, romantic, desperate, hopeful, and doomed. The... »

April Newsletter: Hands and KneesApril Newsletter: Hands and Knees

Springtime... been in effect, go get a late pass... step... consider yourself warned! So, what do we have going on, you ask?   A whole lotta rockin', a tad bit of rollin'.   It's now time to get back the respect you lost last month at Cancun Spring Break '09 when you and your BFF slurped jello shots off each other for our straight to video "documentary" by checking out one or more of the following Midriff oriented events. April is Hands and Knees month.  On April 28th Midriff Records will release the new Hands and Knees disc titled "Et Tu, Fluffy?".  "Et Tu, Fluffy?" is a collection of songs with the band at their most endearing.  The album combines campfire pop with jangly guitars and moments of truely unexpected noise. ... »

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