Chain Smoking Records

Chain Smoking Records is an independent American record label and online merchandise store that has been operating since 2006. Based in the Midwest, the label focuses on punk, folk-punk, garage rock, and related underground genres. It releases music on vinyl (LP), CD, and cassette formats, and also sells screen-printed apparel and merchandise through its official website. The label's catalog features artists such as Harley Poe, Twisted Teens, Billiam, Those Poor Bastards, Tyler and the Names, Thunderhawk, and M.O.T.O. Notable releases include Harley Poe's 'Have A Great Life' and 'Horrorful', Twisted Teens' self-titled debut and 'Blame The Clown', and Billiam's 'Fang The Sniper'. The label also offers screen-printed t-shirts, often produced by Cheapie Squeegee, featuring designs from its artists. Chain Smoking Records operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer webstore, selling physical media and merchandise. It has maintained a consistent presence in the independent music scene, catering to collectors and fans of physical formats. The label's online store lists prices in USD and ships within the United States and potentially internationally. As a small independent label, Chain Smoking Records does not have major corporate backing and remains privately owned. Its ongoing activity and regular new releases indicate a stable, niche operation within the punk and folk-punk communities.

Chain Smoking Records was founded in 2006 as an independent music label based in the Midwest of the United States. From its inception, the label has focused on punk, folk-punk, and garage rock, releasing music on physical formats including vinyl, CD, and cassette. The label operates its own online store, selling both music and screen-printed merchandise directly to consumers. Over the years, Chain Smoking Records has built a catalog featuring artists such as Harley Poe, Twisted Teens, Billiam, Those Poor Bastards, Tyler and the Names, Thunderhawk, and M.O.T.O. The label has released multiple albums by Harley Poe, including 'Have A Great Life' and 'Horrorful', and by Twisted Teens, including their self-titled debut and 'Blame The Clown'. Other notable releases include Billiam's 'Fang The Sniper' and Those Poor Bastards' 'Black Tongue'. The label's merchandise line includes screen-printed t-shirts, often produced by Cheapie Squeegee, featuring designs from its artists. These are sold alongside music releases on the label's website. Chain Smoking Records continues to operate as a private, independent entity, with no major label affiliation. Its ongoing release schedule and active webstore indicate a sustained presence in the underground music scene.

• 2010

  Thunderhawk: VI released on January 19, 2010.

• 2006

  Chain Smoking Records founded as an independent music label in the Midwest.

Independent DIY punk and folk-punk label focused on physical formats and direct-to-fan sales.

• Billiam: Fang The Sniper LP

• Twisted Teens: Blame The Clown LP, CD, or Cassette

• Twisted Teens Self-Titled LP, CD, or Cassette

• Harley Poe: Have A Great Life LP

• Harley Poe Horrorful LP or CD

• Tyler and the Names: Strike on Back LP

• Those Poor Bastards: Black Tongue LP

• Thunderhawk: VI LP or CD

• Billiam Tee

• M.O.T.O. Bolt Tee

1. 1Chain Smoking Recordschainsmokingrecords.com
2. 2Billiam Tee – Chain Smoking Recordschainsmokingrecords.com
3. 3Thunderhawk: VI LP or CD – Chain Smoking Recordschainsmokingrecords.com
4. 4M.O.T.O. Bolt Tee – Chain Smoking Recordschainsmokingrecords.com
5. 5Chain Smoking Recordswikidata.org