Tony Rettman
Rettsounds - A Tongue-Tied Mix
As of late, words haven’t really been my pal. I wrestle with them constantly and always end up huffing and puffing, stuck in a figure-four leglock.
Rettsounds - A Mix for Brendon Annesley
When I heard about the passing of Brendon Annesley, the mastermind behind the Brisbane-based "Negative Guest List" and guitar slinger/singer in Meat Thump and White Cop, I can't say I was surprised.
Rettsounds - Materiality of Existence with Richard Meltzer
"I think it's very bad design to have the human body as the shell. It's just so fragile."
Rettsounds - Puke Mix
Have I ever told you how much I hate my fucking job? Listening to this mix, a mishmash of proggy/punky/psychy puke, is the only solace I can find in my workday.
Rettsounds - Brain Slug
If you've got half a brain and are pissed off by the idea of having to breathe in and out, then Brain Slug is the band for you.
Rettsounds - New Breed
To those who know their "Under Pressure from their Pressure Release," this compilation is one of the most bitching and interesting artifacts to come out of the late-80s NYHC scene.
Rettsounds - The Anti-Music List Music List
I could give two slurps of ass broth from a hobo's boot about what someone thought of 2011 in regard to music. But here I am and there you are and we need to kill the time somehow.
Rettsounds - Take Off Your Furry Suit and Listen
A soundtrack to the scenario in the sick little snow globe I keep in my brain.
Rettsounds - White Christmas
While digging through the garage for Xmas lights, Normals guitarist and vocalist David Brewton came upon something he'd forgotten about: an obnoxious recording of "White Christmas."
Rettsounds - Some Weirdos and 1970s Muck
Years from now, these fucks will certainly be selling hot tubs for their dads while I toil in shit. There's no doubt about it.
Rettsounds - Last Laugh
For anyone to argue that Harry Howes has been doing anything short of the Lord's work by reissuing long lost punk nuggets on his Last Laugh imprint is sheer, drool-slurping stupidity.
Rettsounds - My Mushroom Gravy Mix
To avoid locking arms and singing the first side of "Close to the Edge" with my family on Thanksgiving, I made this mix for when the plates are cleaned and our brains are swimming.