JST-087 - Kill Lincoln- You Were There - Digital Download
Washington DC's Kill Lincoln self-released You Were There on CD in early 2012 and we were lucky enough to team up with this ska-punk six-piece for the digital release of this release which we think is one of the best bands out there making a name for themselves today. Tons of catchy horn lines, breakneck punk rock, and catchy sing-a-longs!
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JST-086 - Tomahawk Chop - Another Summer Lost - Digital Download
Long Island's Tomahawk Chop bring you six tracks of infectious pop-punk that's been compared to Title Fight and Saves The Day and is filled with catchy hooks, melodic and punchy guitars, and uptempo jams that'll have you singing along in no time. Originally slated for a digital and physical release in 2011, Jump Start was able to help the guys out with this digital release after the initial plans for the release fell through.
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JST-085 - In-Sane/Despite Everything - Split - 10" Vinyl EP/Digital Download
Two tracks each from two of Europe's best bands around today. Slovania's In-Sane bring a fast and furious melodic skate punk/hardcore sound paired with Despite Everything's raw yet refined punk sound that could just as easily call Gainesville home as their native Greece. This is a co-release with several awesome European labels like Moonlee, No Reason, Laserlife, and Fond of Life Records.
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500 Black
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JST-084 - Belvedere - Fast Forward Eats the Tape - 12" Vinyl LP
The long overdue vinyl release of Belvedere's final full-length release, 2004's Fast Forward Eats the Tape, hailed by many as the band's best output and one of melodic skate-punk's signature releases.
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Coming soon!
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JST-083 - Astpai - Efforts & Means - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
Progressing from their previous LP, 2010's Heart to Grow, the 11 tracks on Efforts & Means clearly show that Astpai create heartfelt, sincere, and passionate punk rock that prove them to be one of the leaders on the scene today. Melding melodic vocals, catchy guitar hooks, and enough gruffness and breakneck speed when necessary, Astpai have become one of the few bands that can effortlessly move from catchy hooks to all out rage at the drop of a hat.
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250 Black
250 Clear
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JST-082 - Crucial Dudes/Hisdayhascome- Split - 2x7" Vinyl EP/Digital Download
The final recorded output from both of these bands. Features three tracks from each band in an awesome double gatefold seven-inch release.
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Coming soon!
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JST-081 - All Eyes West/Above Them - Split - 7" Vinyl Single/Digital Download
Two song seven inch split from All Eyes West and Above Them featuring the previously unreleased track "Miss Medicine" and "To All Our Friends". All Eyes West has been compared to bands like Foo Fighters and Sugar and Above Them bring a heavy pop-rock sound ala The Loved Ones, but whatever the sound, both tracks are rippers.
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300 Randomly Mixed
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JST-08 - MxPx - Plans Within Plans - 12" Vinyl LP
The ninth full-length release from Bremerton's native sons that features 13 tracks of super catchy and infectious melodic punk rock that sees the band returning to a sound familiar with longtime fans. The songs are fast, to the point, and everything you'd expect from this veteran band.
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1000 Black
500 Translucent Gold
300 Translucent Blue
200 Randomly Mixed
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JST-079 - Belvedere - Self-Titled - 12" Vinyl Double LP
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of 'Twas Hell Said Former Child and the band's announcement of their first shows in seven years, this double LP release includes for the first time ever on vinyl the 2000 Belvedere release Angels Live in My Town and 2003 release 'Twas Hell Said Former Child, both arguabley considered melodic skate-punk classics. Packaged in a gatefold jacket with brand new original artwork this release is a must have for any true Belvedere fan.
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1000 Opaque Red (Angels Live in My Town)
1000 Coke Bottle Clear ('Twas Hell Said Former Child)
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JST-078 - Horace Pinker - Local State Inertia - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
Horace Pinker's first new full-length since 2005's Texas One Ten, but well worth the wait. Tens songs that show the band sonically stepping up their game while continuing to write catchy, melodic punk rock not unlike some of their peers that got out of the game a long time ago.
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Coming soon!
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JST-077 - Crucial Dudes/Shared Arms- Split - 7" Vinyl Single/Digital Download
Two previously new and unreleased tracks from South Jersey's purveyors of the crude, Crucial Dudes, and Canada's melodic punk shred from Shared Arms. The Crudes offer up "Of Course I Like Music....I Like Pantera," while Shared Arms bring you "Dead in '11".
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250 Opaque Yellow
250 Translucent Red
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JST-076 - Broadcaster - Tightrope Walker - 7" Vinyl EP/Digital Download
Picking up where Joyride left off Broadcaster enlisted the help of J. Robbins at Magpie Cage to record the three tracks on this seven inch/digital download. The vinyl version includes the tracks "Tightrope Walker" and "Anything You Never Heard" and the digital download includes the additional track "The Only Way You Know".
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100 White
400 Translucent Red
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JST-074 - Broadcaster - Joyride - Digital Download
Filled to the brim with catchy hooks, poppy sing-alongs, and downright rock jams, Joyride will certainly make people take notice of this power-rock trio from Long Island. Likened to bands like early Weezer, The Weakerthans, and 90's alternative scene favorites, Dinosaur Jr., Broadcaster's sound is undeniably catchy, fun, and rockin'.
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JST-073 - Hisdayhascome - Where I Belong - 10" Vinyl EP/Digital Download
Super catchy melodic punk rock along the lines of Good Riddance and early Saves the Day, Hisdayhiscome recorded what many consider to be the sleeper breakout release of 2010 on their own dime keepin' it DIY as fuck. We stepped in to offer some help on the distribution side of things and you can now grab this release from iTunes, Emusic, and our Bandcamp as well as the vinyl direct from our Webstore.
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100 Lavender
200 Translucent Blue
200 Opaque Red
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JST-072 - Aspiga/Hanalei - Split - 7" Vinyl EP/Digital Download
Two brand new tracks, one each from both Aspiga and Hanalei. Aspiga's effort is a step up in sound and production from their debut release, Tense, and sees the band focusing and honing their craft and knack for writing catchy pop-rock that shows hints of Kevin Day's solo acoustic/folk past that gave birth to the band. Brian Moss, driving force behind bands like The Ghost, Wunder Years, and Olehole, brings us another great track with Hanalei, a departure from what you'd expect from the aformentioned projects he's been involved with. Digital download includes one extra track from each band including a Jesus and Mary Chain cover from Hanalei. First pressing also comes with hand screenprinted inserts, the first 100 of which are numbered.
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First Pressing
100 Translucent Red and Blue Split
200 Black
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JST-071 - All Eyes West - All Eyes West - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
The debut release from Chicago's All Eyes West. Features members of The Bomb, Noise By Numbers, Hinter, and an old Jump Start favorite, Straightlegged Kick. All Eyes West play what's been called punk influenced rock that's been compared to bands like the Foo Fighters, Drive Like Jehu, and Midwest favorites Jawbreaker.
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100 180 Gram Black
200 Clear
200 Opaque Green
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JST-070 - Noise By Numbers - Over Leavitt - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
The sophomore release from this Chicago four-piece, Over Leavitt is 11 tracks of 90's influence punk rock that has drawn comparisons to bands like Husker Du, Sugar, The Replacements, and one of our favorites, Big Drill Car. Filled to the brim with melodic hooks, catchy sing-alongs, and a huge rock sound, Over Leavitt is a record that wouldn't be out of place in a dirty basement somewhere in Chicago or your favorite modern alternative rock radio station.
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250 Translucent Red
250 Opaque Yellow
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JST-068 - Crucial Dudes- 61 Penn - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
With a name as tongue and cheek as the Crucial Dudes, you'd almost think that this New Jersey five-piece doesn't actually exist, but trust us, they do. Taking a cue from bands like Latterman and Saves the Day, the Crudes play a style of pop-punk that is infectiously catchy and true to heart. Songs like "Doubt", "61 Penn", and "Give 'Em the Howard" are undeniable bangers, and will have you singing along in no time. 61 Penn might be this band's first release put to wax and CD, but the entire release screams with a sincerity and age well beyond their years.
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100 Black
100 Black/White Splatter
300 White
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JST-067 - One Win Choice - Conveyor - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
Battle tested. That's the best way to describe this monsterous release from One Win Choice. Taking the high energy melodic hardcore they're known for and stepping it up a notch, Conveyor is a record that bleeds emotion and passion welded together with sheer determination and thought provoking views on where we are and where we're headed. Some might think these guys are one of a few bands out there still carrying the melodic hardcore torch like the bands they're so often compared to, but this record is so much more. It's a living, breathing testimate of personal struggle and growth. Reconnect to disconnect.
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100 Black
400 Opaque Yellow
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JST-066 - Giving Chase - Iron Men in Iron Lungs - Digital Download
Few bands in the scene continually push the edge of what fast and heavy music can be like Giving Chase, and this EP, Iron Men in Iron Lungs, is four songs of intense, technical, and heavy hardcore that is raising the bar. The band's sound has become more focused and intense yet still tows the line of raw and technical hardcore punk they've been know for. Recorded at Studio 4 with Will Yip (Blacklisted, None More Black), Iron Men in Iron Lungs is just a taste of what this band can bring to the table. This is a FREE download, so grab all four songs and rage.
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JST-065 - Astpai - Heart to Grow - CD/12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
We've had the benefit of working with this band long enough now that we've had the pleasure of seeing them grow into the band they are today; this record is a testiment to that fact. Fueled by endless nights spent on the road and the sheer spirit of youthful wonder, Astpai brings you Heart to Grow, a journey of not only a band on the move, but also of the growing pains that we experience on that journey. We like to compare these guys to bands like None More Black and Trial By Fire, but Heart to Grow is so much more than a band simply paying homage to their peers and influences. Its filled to brim with youthful energy, uncertain futures, and joyful sing-alongs that are undeniably infectious and catchy. This band is simply the reason why we put out records. Each released version contains a different track listing, but the LP and digital versions come with all fourteen in some shape or form.
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500 Translucent Blue
100 hand numbered and hand printed jacket sleeves
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JST-064 - Metroplex - Decade Diary - CD/12" Double Vinyl LP/Digital Download
Straddling a line between the post-hardcore sounds of bands like Fugazi, and Hot Water Music and power-pop-rock like The Thermals and Bloc Party, Metroplex has been a veteran on the Philly music scene for the better part of the last decade. Decade Diary is their long overdue second full-length and shows the band's talent for writing songs that capture the energy of their live show highlighted by intelligent lyrics, outstanding guitar work, and interesting and intricate song structures. Recorded with Vince Ratti at Skylight Studios, Decade Diary may have taken forever to see the light of day, but the wait was well worth it.
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First Pressing
500 Translucent Blue and Red (Double LP Release)
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JST-062 - Lighten Up - Absolutely Not - CD/12" Vinyl LP//Digital Download
This Philly four piece takes qeues more from the Bad Brains and Minor Threat than what people consider modern hardcore these days. Fast, snotty, and fun hardcore punk for fans of fellow Philly favorites Kid Dynamite or Paint It Black, just don't tell Perry he sounds like the singer from Bane. Twelve songs clocking in at just under 17 minutes. Now that's fucking punk.
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300 Sky Blue/White Splatter
Second Pressing
300 Translucent Red
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JST-061 - Astpai - The Scavenger - Seven Inch//Digital EP Download
For the past four years Astpai has been one of the leaders of the growing punk scene in their homeland of Austria, and The Scavenger is another release that is sure to win more and more peolple over. Fusing a sound that draws comparsions to comtemporaries like None More Black, Samiam, and The Nerve Agents, Astpai's youthful brand of punk rock fused with introspective lyrics is exactly what you'd expect from this four piece that takes the DIY punk work ethic to a whole new level. This limited edition two song seven inch comes on baby blue vinyl with a digital download coupon that includes all five songs on the digital EP.
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300 Baby Blue
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JST-060 - One Win Choice - Define/Redefine - Seven Inch//Digital EP Download
One of New Jersey's best bring you three scorching tracks of melodic hardcore that show you as much passion and punch as a seven inch can handle. Define/Redefine is the follow up to 2007's Never Suspend Disbelief which saw the band deliver their first full-length release and widespread touring. This limited edition first pressing of 300 comes on clear vinyl, and includes a digital download coupon that includes an additional two songs not included on the record!
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300 Clear
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JST-059 - Jena Berlin - This Is Yours As Much As It Is Mine - Seven Inch/Digital EP Download
In their time they were one of the best bands on the scene in Philly, and this seven inch, their last recordings as a band showed exactly why. Often compaired to scene veterens Fugazi and Bear vs. Shark, Jena Berlin set out to blaze a different path than many of their Philly contemparies. Passionate and driving, yet somber and reflective, this limited edition seven inch contains the songs "The Great Plains" and "Oh God". A digital download comes with two additional songs not available on the vinyl.
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300 Translucent Red
300 hand printed sleeves
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JST-058 - Antillectual - Testimony - 12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
Antillectual shows that Propaghandi isn't the only band that can play fast, technical punk rock and have a voice too. Ten songs of melodic and fast-as-fuck skate punk that call back to a time when bands played loud, fast, and in your face punk rock with something to say.
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300 Translucent Blue
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JST-057 - A Wilhelm Scream - Career Suicide - 12" Vinyl LP
Arguably the best technical skate punk band on the planet, but you won't find us in that debate because we already know who the winner is. Still blazing their own path, A Wilhelm Scream has been a non-stop touring and recording machine since 2004's Mute Print. This is a 12" LP release of the CD released by Nitro Records. We released this record in conjunction with our good friends from Asscard Records in Europe.
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First Pressing
500 Marble Grey
500 Solid Yellow
Second Pressing
500 Translucent Slime Green/Yellow
500 Translucent Blue
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JST-056 - Astpai - Corruption Concealed - CD/Digital Download
Astpai is a four piece melodic hardcore/punk band that draws heavily from None More Black and The Nerve Agents as much as they do From Ashes Rise and Trial. Informed and in your face punk rock that displays a maturity beyond what you'd expect from a bunch of dudes that spend just as much time crossing the continent in a van as they do at their universities, Astpai has been earning their road legs by booking their own DIY tours throughout Europe and the US for over the last five years. This is their second full-length release and their first for Jump Start.
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JST-055 - One Win Choice - Never Suspend Disbelief - CD/Digital Download
The debut full-length from this five-piece New Jersey outfit featuring fist pumping melodic hardcore in the vein of Strike Anywhere, Heckle, and Good Riddance. With social commentary set on fire, One Win Choice delivers an absolute dose of energy driven hardcore punk rock that seems to be lost these days in a see of watered down mall punk that's passing as legitmate revolution music.
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JST-054 - Giving Chase - A Cheap Print of a Masterpiece - CD/Digital Download
Fast, technical hardcore with insightful lyrics and breakneck starts and stops, Givnig Chase is a band that defies descriptions and genres. The type of band to punk for the hardcore kids, to hardcore for the metal kids, and too metal for the punk kids, if that makes any sense at all. A Cheap Print of a Masterpiece is a record that flows from start to finish with a ton of rage and about as much energy and passion you can put to tape. Compared a lot to fellow standouts A Wilhelm Scream, this five piece has a bit of a harder edge that has earned them fans with their energetic live shows on stages and in basements around the world.
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JST-053 - Jena Berlin - Quo Vadimus - CD12" Vinyl LP/Digital Download
The sophomore effort from this now defunct Philly outfit, Quo Vadimus is the follow up to Passion Waits as the Program Keeps Going and the record that arguably put the band on the map and made the scene take notice. Eleven songs of passionate mid-90's influenced post-hardcore that's been described as a cross between Texas is the Reason and Fugazi, yet uncompromisingly all their own.
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First Pressing
500 White
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JST-051 - Giving Chase - While Nero Played - Seven Inch
Released before A Cheap Print of a Masterpiece, this two song seven inch features the songs "While Nero Played" and "Noise Without Signal". Fast, technical and urgent hardcore that'll hit you like a ton of bricks.
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First Pressing
500 Black/Red Half Slab
350 Black
500 hand printed sleeves
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JST-049 - A Wilhelm Scream - Diver - Seven Inch
Two songs exclusive to this seven inch featuring the tracks "Diver" and "They Like Their Turtlenecks Ribbed," which were recorded during the Mute Print sessions with Bill Stevenson (Descendents, All, Black Flag) at The Blasting Room.
Vinyl Pressing Information:
First Pressing
1042 Blue/Grey Splatter hand numbered
42 hand printed and hand numbered two color sleeves
50 hand printed and hand numbered posters
Second Pressing:
100 White
400 Clear
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JST-048 - Divide By Zero - Answer to No One - CD/Digital Download
Divide By Zero's Answer to No One is eleven tracks of passionate and honest punk rock along the lines of Texas is the Reason meets The Lawrence Arms. This Chicago four-piece's sound is one that wears its influences on its sleeve but one that is remarkably fresh and all their own, and unmistakenly a product of the Midwest. These guys called it quits well before their time, but luckily they left this record behind as a reminder of how much we miss them.
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JST-047 - Stockyard Stoics -Self-Titled - CD/Digital Download
The debut release from Brooklyn's native son's. The Stoics play dirty punk rock 'n roll that fans of bands like The Clash, Rancid, and old school punk rock would enjoy with the added twist of the Stoic's poignant political commentary and take on the social stock of American mass consumer culturism.
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JST-046 - The Code - Rhetoric of Reason - CD EP/Digital Download
The last four recorded and released tracks from Pittsburgh's socially and politically minded punk-ska five-piece; three killer Code tracks and a cover of Op Ivy's "Unity". The CD and digital download include an exclusive dub remix of the track "The Pace" by King Django fo Stubborn Records fame.
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JST-044 - Westgate - Afire CD - EP/Digital Download
Eight tracks of progressive hardcore that blur the lines between Kid Dynamite and Hot Water Music. Born and breed in the basements of Philadelphia, Westgate shows the fire and passion that Philly bands are known for, all the while forging ahead with a sound and intensity all their own.
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JST-043 - Ritter - Six Degrees of Variation - CD EP/Digital Download
Featuring former members of The Overdrives, Ritter is a four piece punk rock powerhouse that is ready to set the world ablaze. Recorded at Clay Creek Studios by Nick Rotundo, Six Degrees of Variation showcases a young, yet mature band with a healthy mix of influences ranging from Strung Out and 88 Fingers Louie ("Free") to Edgar Allen Poe ("Alone"), and yeah, you can hear a little of The Overdrives in there too.
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JST-042 - Giving Chase - Nothing Ever Changes - CD EP/Digital Download
Seven tracks of passionate and intelligent hardcore that was a distinct change in direction for the band in comparison to their previous release, Still Waiting. Since it's release, Giving Chase has gone on to blaze a new path by weilding fast, technical, break neck hardcore with a undying DIY work ethic that has seen them travel to both ends of the States and Europe several times over. Nothing Ever Changes is the release that put this band on the map and made people take notice. Recorded at Clay Creek Studios with Nick Rotundo (Boy Sets Fire, Paint It Black, None More Black), this is exactly what you'd expect from a hardcore record; intense, hard hitting, and heavy without sacrificing anything for the sake of sounding cliche.
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JST-041 - Keystone All-Stars - Once...And Young - CD/Digital Download
Thirteen punk rock 'n roll tracks from everybody's favorite blue-collar heroes outta Pennsylvania. This is the All-Stars third full-length release, and second on Jump Start. Fist pumping, alcohol fueled rock 'n roll that is a must for anyone that's ever been through the ringer and came out looking for more.
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JST-040 - No On 15 - Meet the Lads - Digital Download
The last recordings of the infamous PA punk rock party animals. No On 15 were a pop-punk band with a three piece horn section whose exploits both on and off the stage far proceeded them. Known for their out of control and off the wall live shows as much as their post-show party antics, No On 15 created some of the most energetic horn infused pop-punk and ska around, and their final record was the culmination of five long years of living on the road playing DIY shows, dirty basements, and shitty clubs just about anywhere they could. A staple in the Central PA scene, this band is surely missed, but luckily we have this, their final recorded effort, to enjoy. Recorded and produced by Steve Foote (Big D & the Kids Table) at Fork in Hand Studios and mixed by Jason Livermore and Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room (Descendents, All, Black Flag). Maybe someday this record will see more than just a digital release. Who knows?
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JST-039 - Jettison - Wish You Were Her - CD EP/Digital Download
Five song EP from this New Jersey power-pop-punk-rock quartet. Features former members of LWL and showcases a more mature, yet whitty sound then it's predcessor. If Kevin Smith and John Hughes created a soundtrack for the '80s Jettison would have surely been on it.
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JST-037 - Various Artits - 2 Sugar Sampler, Volume 2 - CD
2002 Jump Start label sampler featuring 11 previously unreleased tracks. 13 bands, 26 songs from the likes of Belvedere, Smackin Isaiah, The Commercials, Fonzie, Deville, M-80, No On 15, and more.
JST-034 - The Readymen - Discography - CD
A complete early discography of everything the band recorded up to their last LP, Restless. Contains tracks from the LP Show Hall Bound, their 12" vinyl split with The Chitz (first time ever on CD), and tracks from their 7" Factory. One of the most crucial yet overlooked reggae-influenced punk bands from the '90s and one that broke up way before their time. Features current members of The Stockyard Stoics. For fans of Op Ivy, Rancid, The Suicide Machines, and The Clash.
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JST-033 - The Commercials - Twenty Years Tonight - CD/Digital Download
The Commercials play hard-driving post-hardcore/emo that's often compared to Shades Apart and Texas is the Reason infused with a modern sense of sincerity and passion you don't see from many bands these days. Former members have gone on to play in bands like Safari So Good and Live Fast Die.
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JST-032 - A Wilhelm Scream - Benefits of Thinking Out Loud - CD/Digital Download
Arguably the release that put this band on the map and made people first start to take notice, A Wilhelm Scream combine harmonic aggression along the lines of Hot Water Music, Boy Sets Fire, and Propaghandi to create their own fformula of non-stop technical punk rock. Thirteen tracks of progressive and passionate music that laid the foundation for where this band has been taking their sound over the past ten years.
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JST-031 - Fonzie - Built to Rock - CD/Digital Download
Infectious melodic pop-punk in the same vein as Millencolin and Midtown, Fonzie's debut CD is a must for anyone that considers themselves a fan of catchy punk rock. Harmony, melody, driving guitars, and a rock 'n roll attitude that are sure to make Fonzie your new favorite band. CD also includes an interactive multimedia portion with two videos.
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JST-030 - Belvedere - 'Twas Hell Said Former Child - CD/Digital Download
The third full-length from Canada's melodic hardcore/skate-punk workhorse. Ten songs of fast-as-fuck skate punk with blistering solos and more intensity than a Fall Out Boy after party. Essential.
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JST-029 - No On 15 - Even a Trained Monkey Can Do It - CD EP/Digital Download
This now out of press release showcased six songs from one of the most original and fun punk-ska bands to ever hit the scene. No one was quite like No On 15 and their brand of high energy punk rock fused with melodic horns was more than your average run of the mill band trying to milk a sound that was long past it's due. Lock up your daughters and keep the TV a nice safe distance if this band ever decides to make a go of it again. AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-027 - Keystone All-Stars - Man's Ruin - CD/Digital Download
Thirteen (unlucky) tracks of in your face punk rock 'n roll from this Pennsylvania foursome. Blue-collar pride with the heart and soul that only the Keystone State could produce. If Social D grew up playing shitty dives in the middle of Pennsylvania this is probably what they'd sound like. BUY THIS!
JST-026 - Deville - Pleasure to Burn - CD/Digital Download
Twelve tracks of awesome melodic skate-punk ala Strung Out and Good Riddence from this Canadian quintet. Produced by Blair Calibaba (Gob, Brand New Unit, Sum 41) and of the one of the best debut performances you're going to find from any band in this style.
JST-025 - V/A 2 Sugar Sampler CD
Twenty-two songs from 11 bands, including all your favorites from the Jump Start roster like Belvedere, Deville, No On 15, The Overdrves, The Keystone All-Stars, and M-80. Also has guest appearances from Project Reconnect, Cents Less, Giving Chase, The Commercials, and Hidden in Plain View. Over 3000 copies sold on six dates of Warped Tour 2001.
JST-024 - M-80 Don't Take It Away CD
The re-release of their self-produced debut blast of sonic abuse. Fourteen tracks of punk ala Heckle and Good Riddance with a dash of some crazy ska-punk for good measure. Features former members of Racketball and current members of Badfish.
JST-022 - The Overdrives - Too Far to Turn Back - CD/Digital Download
Hard to believe it took this Pennsylvania foursome so long to put out a full-length record. Some of the best melodic hardcore punk ever produced by this homegrown outfit. Members went on to play with bands like Bigwig, Ritter, and The Fire Still Burns.
JST-021 - Straightlegged Kick/No On 15 Split Release CD
Four tracks from each band showcasing both Straightlegged Kick's Midwestern punk rock intensity and No On 15's energetic brand of East Coast drunken pop-punk with horns. No On 15's tracks from this release are now available on the Even a Trained Monkey Can Do It Special Edition, which is ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-019 - No On 15 S/T CD
The debut CD from one of the Beasts of the East. Breathing new life into the stale pop-punk and ska mix, No On 15's style was fresh, energetic, and certainly not played out with this introductory slab. Long out of press, and it'll probably stay that way. Rumor has it that Jeremy Jump Start got naked at the CD release show.
JST-018 - The B-3s Church of the Double Cross CD
The full-length longplayer from everybody's favorite blues-inspired ska band. Thirth ttracks of great upbeat and bluesy ska that also including all the tracks from their debut release, Devil's Bluebeat. BUY THIS!
JST-017 - The Suspects Panic Button CD EP
Five 2-Tone styled American ska tracks to feast your ears on. The Suspects played a modern version of ska with more skill and talent than most bands that bastardized the genre in the late 90's. If you like bans like The Toasters or Specials, this EP is something you should have in your collection. BUY THIS!
JST-016 - Belvedere - Angels Live in My Town - CD/Digital Download
From the Great White North came the holy ghost of fast skate punk called Belvedere. One of the hardest working bands in punk rock, Belvedere called Calgary, Canada home and brought the world a fierce blend of melodic hardcore/punk. One of the best skate punk records ever released, bar none, this record has it all: break neck speed, blazing solos, and witty and insightful lyrics that were the trademark of this Canadian four-piece. AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
JST-015 - Version City Rockers VC Dub Clash CD
Twelve scorching tracks of roots-dub-reggae fresh from the Version City Studios. Features studio work and production by Victor Rice (ex-Scofflaws and Stubborn All-Stars), Jeff "King Django" Baker (Stubborn All-Stars/Skinnerbox/King Django Band), and Agent J (Crazy Baldhead/Slackers). BUY THIS!
JST-014 - V/A Workin' Third Shift: Midnight Radio, Volume 2 CD
Nineteen of the freshest cuts of traditional ska, rock steady, and roots/skinhead/dub reggae. Features tracks from King Django, Dr. Ring-Ding, Orange Tree, The Kinetics, The Steady Ups, Intensified, After Hours, SeeSpot, Vic Rice, The Rhythm Doctors, Rocker T, The Robustos, and More! BUY THIS!
JST-013 - Dr. Echo Cure for the Dubless CD
Seventeen tracks of blistering dub reggae from dub mastermind, Dr. Echo. Features dubbed out studio tracks from The Steady Ups, Defendants, Who Knows, and Dr. Echo himself. BUY THIS!
JST-011 - Hitmen For Hire Money in the Pocket 7"
Debut release from this not defunct instrumental mod-ska band. Features two tracks of red-hot jazzy, instrumental ska and pressed on limited edition white vinyl. BUY THIS!
JST-010 - The Antix Battery CD EP
The debut CD from one of the most promising ska-punk bands at the time on the East Coast. Think Slapstick, Less Than Jake, and the Voodoo Glow Skulls with a ton of youthful energy. BUY THIS!
JST-008 - The GLG Twenties Or Does It Explode CD
The debut release from this now defunct group. Twelve tracks of hardcore-punk rock-ska with female vocals that will knock your block off! BUY THIS!
JST-007 The B-3s Devil's Bluebeat CD EP
Also out of press, this, The B-3s first CD release showcases more of their bluesy, 2Tone, and traditional ska flavor. Steel Town's finest!
JST-006 - The B-3s Only Human 7"
The out of print debut release from Pittsburgh's very own. Two tracks of solid 2-Tone and blues influenced ska that would become their trademark sound.
JST-005 - The Kingpins Do the Ska 7"
Two songs from one of Canada's best ska bands! Recorded in an authentic style; live and raw, just they way they did back in JA in the '60s. A must for all collectors, the only pressing of this record was on sapphire blue vinyl. BUY THIS!
JST-003 - Various Artists Midnight Radio CD
This essential traditional, jazz, and, swing styled ska compilation features 16 tracks from the likes of The Kingpins, B-3s, Stubborn All-Stars, Skavoovie, Robustos, Mobtown, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Dr. Raju, and more.
JST-001 - The Planet Smashers 80 Bus 7"
Features the last three recordings ever made by the original line-up and a sure fire dose of their infectious pop-ska that they've come to be known by. Limited edition first pressing on red vinyl and hand numbered. Second press on black vinyl with different stamped labels.