KRS Mail Order Freak profile picture

KRS Mail Order Freak

Calling All KRS Mail Order Freaks!

About Me

Kill Rock Stars love the freaks who mail order stuff from us and we want the freaks to be able to meet each other and have somewhere to hang out. Maybe the freaks will start bands and change the world. It has been known to happen! We know it's not as fun to be freaky in isolation so we wanna try and help you guys out. We are seeking all KRS mail order freaks past and present so please help us spread the word! Tobi, Laurielea and sometimes Ben will post mail order news here so stay tuned! We are going to feature songs by underground olympia bands that we distribute that you might not have heard of and we will let you know when new releases ship, etc! We'll also try and let you know if anything exciting happens in the KRS warehouse and let you know what jams we are currently rockin' out to. Ciao! xo xo krs mailorder department P.S. little known triva fact Joe Lally from Fugazi was the very first mail order freak! V4.4

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/12/2006
Band Website: buyolympia.com/killrockstars/new.html
Band Members: Tobi Vail. Subs: Laurielea, Ben and sometimes Todd.
Influences: Dischord. In 1985 I wrote to Dischord when I ordered the Rites of Spring LP. I asked them if them why they didn't have any bands with girls on them. Cynthia Connelly wrote back and told me about a rad new band called Fire Party. I ordered the record and asked them if they thought it would be sexist to start a band with all girls in it. Cynthia said "maybe, but do it anyways!" so I did. This changed my life. When Bikini Kill started 5 years later it was my dream to be on a label like Dischord that was based in Olympia. Not only did my dream come true, but I got to run and operate the KRS Mail Order store and I'm still here today! The coolest thing about working here for over ten years is getting to a part of an international underground network that is connected through the mail. The most frustrating thing has always been how to get the people who are ordering records from us to actually meet each other and start doing stuff where they live. When that actually happens it is amazing. We wanna make that happen more often so here you go! "A sea of possibility" as Patti Smith would say. "Oh yes you can" as Mecca Normal would say.
Sounds Like:
+++++++++++
Summer Sale
+++++++++++
Summer is finally here and the Kill Rock Stars Summer Fun Sale has begun. We will have weekly and monthly specials, which we will announce as the summer progresses, but first check out our Summer Sale Merch including Kill Rock Stars Water Bottles and sturdy long handled Tote Bags featuring 2 brand new Kill Rock Stars Logos designed by Sarah Utter.
Summer Sale Merch:

Kill Rock Stars - Red Water Bottle with Star Logo $12
Space age translucent red water bottle with metal cap and base featuring the Kill Rock Stars Star Logo.

Kill Rock Stars - Sarah Utter Happy Whale Tote $12
This sturdy, long handled over-the-shoulder tote bag is big enough for 12" Records or can be used as a beach bag, gym bag or grocery bag. New Sarah Utter Kill Rock Stars Happy Whale Logo. This bag is durable, not flimsy.

Kill Rock Stars - Sarah Utter Record Player Tote $12
This sturdy, long handled over-the-shoulder tote bag is big enough for 12" Records or can be used as a beach, gym or grocery bag. New Kill Rock Stars Record Player Logo designed by Sarah Utter. This bag is durable, not flimsy.Summer Sale Special Offers:If you buy either of these items you'll get FREE STUFF (of our choice). If you live in the U.S. this includes a FREE CD and/or TAPE, FREE STICKERS and FREE POSTERS. If you live outside the US you will not receive the CD or Tape, but you will get free promo posters and stickers. Offer stands all summer.
Kill Rock Stars - Water Bottle and Sarah Utter Happy Whale Tote $23
Get a Sarah Utter designed Happy Whale Kill Rock Stars Tote Bag and a Kill Rock Stars Water Bottle. Part of our summer sale special offers.
Kill Rock Stars - Water Bottle and Sarah Utter Record Player Tote $23
Get a Sarah Utter designed Record Player Kill Rock Stars Tote Bag and a Kill Rock Stars Water Bottle. Part of our summer sale special offers.
If you'd like a particular promo item please let us know and we'll see what we can do.
Special Offer This Week Only:

Elliott Smith - Needle in the Hay and Speed Trials 7" $7
Get both Elliott Smith 7"s for $7, this week only. Part of our summer sale weekly specials.
Special Offers This Month:

They Shoot Horses Don't They - Boo Hoo Hoo and Pick Up Sticks CDs $23
Get both They Shoot Horses Don't They CD's for a cheaper price for one month only. Part of our summer sale monthly specials.

Elliott Smith - New Moon LP and T Shirt $25
Elliott Smith New Moon LP and T Shirt bundled together for a lower price. Comes with FREE promo poster, while supplies last. Part of our summer sale monthly specials.

New Moon CD and T Shirt $25Elliott Smith New Moon CD and T Shirt bundled together for a lower price. Part of our summer sale monthly specials.
Record Label: Kill Rock Stars and 5 Rue Christine (5RC)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

7/7/7 Sale

Starting at 12am EDT/9pm PDT all KRS + 5RC records (yes, records as in vinyl) are $7 in honor of 7/7/7. The sale is one day only.
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 05:20:00 PST

SUMMER SALE!

+++++++++++Summer Sale+++++++++++Summer is finally here and the Kill Rock Stars Summer Fun Sale has begun. We will have weekly and monthly specials, which we will announce as the summer progresses, b...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:00:00 PST

Elliott Smith Needle in the Hay 7" Back in Stock

hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that KRS 239 Elliott Smith-Needle in the Hay 7" is back in stock. It'll have the artwork up tomorrow, but I figured why not put it up for sale tonight. It will b...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:22:00 PST

Inca Ore, Sally Strobelight, the Slits, Lesbians on Ecstasy

lots of bizarre lady-led music to check out today...may i suggest starting here:Inca OreSally StrobelightLesbians on Ecstasyand don't forget about the slits!!!...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:43:00 PST

Merch

hello freaks,check it out!i have been adding a bunch of stuff to the merch section of the shopping cart. buttons, posters, hot pants, bags, sweatshirts, etc...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:40:00 PST

Summer Vinyl Sale is Ending Soon!

hey, if you want to make the most of the summer vinyl sale, it is over soon. all vinyl is $1 off, prices in the shopping cart have already been adjusted. Free tapes with select LPs, free CDs with ever...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:17:00 PST

SONIC YOUTH-RATHER RIPPED VINYL ON SALE NOW!

get yr new sonic youth vinyll here, and cheap!not out until 6/13also in now:new Black Dice bookandThurston Moore-Psychic Hearts DBL LPif you order today or tomorrow we'll try and get it out by friday ...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:59:00 PST

An Open Letter to Neil Young =forwarded

------------------------------------------------------------ ---------Sunday, May 14, 2006 (SF Chronicle) http://www.sfgate.com/Hey, Neil Young: We young singers are hog-tied, tooStephan SmithDear Neil...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Mon, 15 May 2006 04:01:00 PST

Sad sad news

Body: from http://www.go-betweens.net/ On Saturday 6th May, legendary Australian singer songwriter Grant W McLennan died in his sleep at his home in Brisbane.McLennan was one of Australias greatest so...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Sun, 07 May 2006 04:24:00 PST

SLITS, YOUNG MARBLE GIANTS, METALUX, NO WAVE, MUTANT DISCO back in stock

back in stock:The Slits-CutYoung Marble Giants-Colossal YouthMetalux-Waiting for ArmadilloNo New YorkMutant Disco...
Posted by KRS Mail Order Freak on Wed, 03 May 2006 05:26:00 PST