Error Records - Champaign, IL - DIY Vinyl/Tape/Distro

Welcome to the first installment of the new series on Midwestern underground record labels, which will be highlighting some of the great, but perhaps somewhat difficult to find labels of the region.

Up first is Champaign, Illinois based DIY label Error Records, which was established in 2008, then focusing on CD releases. Since that time, the label has shifted its focus to cassette and vinyl formats, while developing an online distro and screen printing business, and expanding its ever-growing roster of talented artists.

Currently on tap for the label is its first vinyl release - a vinyl pressed version of the Droughts/William Bonney split, which was first released on cassette.

You can pre-order the record with a special limited-edition poster and sticker here.

Follow Error Records on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Check out past releases and distro items on the label's online store.

Don't forget to listen to some of the label's most recent releases.

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Deathtram - Champaign, IL. - Rock/Drone/Fuzz

Deathtram redefines their sound with their brand spankin' new self-titled release.

A change in vocal style, along with maturity in songwriting, and sweet album art to top it off, make it the band's best release to date.

Order here.

For fans of: Radiohead, Silversun Pickups, Autolux, My Bloody Valentine

Record Label: Error Records

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Droughts - Chicago, IL. - Post-Hardcore/Indie/Punk

Photo by David Summers

Nothing beats a talented up-and-coming band such as Chicago's Droughts. Filling venues with chill reverb-heavy riffs and driving beats, this band is making waves in the Midwestern  underground music scene.

Need convincing? The band's split tape with William Bonney sold out within a month.

Do yourself a favor and check them out at a show near you.

For fans of: These Arms Are Snakes, At The Drive In, Thursday, Brand New

Record Label: Error Records

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William Bonney - Midwest - Emo/Screamo

Meet William Bonney - A quirky, mysterious band with some serious jams.

Carrying on with the traditional Midwest emo movement, the band captures raw emotion through lyrics, catchy, energetic riffs, and passionate drumming.

The band's latest material comes from a split tape with Chicago band Droughts, which was released on Feb. 7 through Error Records. While the tape is now sold out, a 7" repress has just been announced.

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Maidens - Milwaukee, WI. - Post-Metal/Hardcore

Milwaukee based band, Maidens, are crushing, dynamic four-piece with a lot of promise.

Incorporating elements of dreamlike delay and high volume heaviness, Maidens take on influences ranging from Cult of Luna to Torche.

With shows lined up with Midwestern friends Former Thieves at SXSW, and a new release on the horizon, the band looks to gain a full head of steam for what's to come.

Band: Maidens

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin



Most recent release: Shallows

1. Desolation


2. Shallows


3. Delusions of Grandeur


4. Diametric

Purchase: here

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For fans of: Neurosis, Isis, Cult of Luna, Baroness, God Flesh,
Mastodon, Torche.

Label: Error Records

Download the debut EP "Failures" free: http://www.mediafire.com/?ti2mdtijen1

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Rvins - Champaign, IL - Down-Tempo/Sludge

This first post goes out to the hardest working musicians and best friends I know.

With some of the catchiest riffs and most pummeling drums, Rvins only seems to get heavier with each release. Their debut EP, Lungs, released nearly one year ago, sold out of the first pressing (and for good reason).

The most recent release, Maltross / Rvins split, featuring the song "The Black Opus," takes listeners along for the ride with some of the heaviest riffs east of the Mississippi.

Now, teaming up with Chicago's Good Night & Good Morning for an out of this world collaboration, Rvins looks to defy genres yet again, giving fans a completely new listening experience.

Look for the collaboration to be released in March through Error Records.



Artist: Rvins

Location: Champaign/Elgin, Illinois

For fans of: Pelican, Isis, Giant, Crowbar.

Record Label: Error Records

Buy here: http://www.rvins.bigcartel.com/

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