Expert Work Records
@expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com
Missouri based record label est. 2016. Lost/forgotten/posthumous releases. Some new, some old, all good. https://linktr.ee/expertworkrecords?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJ9tSSxLbpWzr5xsMj5F2GjvYeJFnnIKPZ1pFBHqqxK_YNGApUOa5wjq4_aem_8B40khet8kQgB588YwaYDQ
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#4
Plosivs- “Yell At Cloud”
John Reis and Rob Crow, yep sign me up. Though I prefer their debut LP over this one. But it was a nice surprise to see this come out this year and it’s a great follow up. Plosivs is hot snakes meets pinback and I’m here for it.
#4
Plosivs- “Yell At Cloud”
John Reis and Rob Crow, yep sign me up. Though I prefer their debut LP over this one. But it was a nice surprise to see this come out this year and it’s a great follow up. Plosivs is hot snakes meets pinback and I’m here for it.
December 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#4
Plosivs- “Yell At Cloud”
John Reis and Rob Crow, yep sign me up. Though I prefer their debut LP over this one. But it was a nice surprise to see this come out this year and it’s a great follow up. Plosivs is hot snakes meets pinback and I’m here for it.
#4
Plosivs- “Yell At Cloud”
John Reis and Rob Crow, yep sign me up. Though I prefer their debut LP over this one. But it was a nice surprise to see this come out this year and it’s a great follow up. Plosivs is hot snakes meets pinback and I’m here for it.
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#5
Stereolab- “instant holograms on metal film”
The return of Stereolab and what a return. Sounds like they never really stopped. The artwork on this also fantastic. Bonus this was record by Columbia native and friend Cooper Crain and he killed it.
#5
Stereolab- “instant holograms on metal film”
The return of Stereolab and what a return. Sounds like they never really stopped. The artwork on this also fantastic. Bonus this was record by Columbia native and friend Cooper Crain and he killed it.
December 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#5
Stereolab- “instant holograms on metal film”
The return of Stereolab and what a return. Sounds like they never really stopped. The artwork on this also fantastic. Bonus this was record by Columbia native and friend Cooper Crain and he killed it.
#5
Stereolab- “instant holograms on metal film”
The return of Stereolab and what a return. Sounds like they never really stopped. The artwork on this also fantastic. Bonus this was record by Columbia native and friend Cooper Crain and he killed it.
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#6
Tortoise- “Touch”
Forever a fan of Tortoise and a lifelong goal to see them live at some point. When the singles dropped I was a little unsure but as a whole record it works and confirms we should listen to records/albums as a whole and not singles.
#6
Tortoise- “Touch”
Forever a fan of Tortoise and a lifelong goal to see them live at some point. When the singles dropped I was a little unsure but as a whole record it works and confirms we should listen to records/albums as a whole and not singles.
December 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#6
Tortoise- “Touch”
Forever a fan of Tortoise and a lifelong goal to see them live at some point. When the singles dropped I was a little unsure but as a whole record it works and confirms we should listen to records/albums as a whole and not singles.
#6
Tortoise- “Touch”
Forever a fan of Tortoise and a lifelong goal to see them live at some point. When the singles dropped I was a little unsure but as a whole record it works and confirms we should listen to records/albums as a whole and not singles.
December 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#7
FACS- Wish Defense
FACS just never fail, every record is great. A current band that just keeps making consistently great music. Glad I finally got to see them (two years ago). Hope to catch them live again sometime. Check out Wish Defense!!!!
#7
FACS- Wish Defense
FACS just never fail, every record is great. A current band that just keeps making consistently great music. Glad I finally got to see them (two years ago). Hope to catch them live again sometime. Check out Wish Defense!!!!
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#7
FACS- Wish Defense
FACS just never fail, every record is great. A current band that just keeps making consistently great music. Glad I finally got to see them (two years ago). Hope to catch them live again sometime. Check out Wish Defense!!!!
#7
FACS- Wish Defense
FACS just never fail, every record is great. A current band that just keeps making consistently great music. Glad I finally got to see them (two years ago). Hope to catch them live again sometime. Check out Wish Defense!!!!
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Top 20 of 2025 (new releases)
#8
Young Widows- Power Sucker
#8
Young Widows- Power Sucker
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Top 20 of 2025 (new releases)
#8
Young Widows- Power Sucker
#8
Young Widows- Power Sucker
Top 20 of 2025 (new releases)
#9
Denude- A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees
I had the pleasure of co-releasing this with my friend Kevin (Dipterid Records). Members of piglet and murder in the red barn.
Midwest math-rock with a freshness to it. They unfortunately broke up after this came out.
#9
Denude- A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees
I had the pleasure of co-releasing this with my friend Kevin (Dipterid Records). Members of piglet and murder in the red barn.
Midwest math-rock with a freshness to it. They unfortunately broke up after this came out.
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Top 20 of 2025 (new releases)
#9
Denude- A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees
I had the pleasure of co-releasing this with my friend Kevin (Dipterid Records). Members of piglet and murder in the red barn.
Midwest math-rock with a freshness to it. They unfortunately broke up after this came out.
#9
Denude- A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees
I had the pleasure of co-releasing this with my friend Kevin (Dipterid Records). Members of piglet and murder in the red barn.
Midwest math-rock with a freshness to it. They unfortunately broke up after this came out.
Reposted by Expert Work Records
Here's an online presentation I did on D.C. punk fanzines a few weeks ago for the D.C. Mondays series at the George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
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D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington
Fanzines are DIY print publications made in small runs by fans, for fans. Washington, D.C.'s influential punk rock community has generated countless fanzines…
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December 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Here's an online presentation I did on D.C. punk fanzines a few weeks ago for the D.C. Mondays series at the George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
vimeo.com/1143127959
vimeo.com/1143127959
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#10
Spares- s/t ep
#10
Spares- s/t ep
December 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#10
Spares- s/t ep
#10
Spares- s/t ep
Also the 25% off sale is happening on our Limited Run site as well. No code needed. Automatic 25% off of your purchase when you check out. Good until the end of the year.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Also the 25% off sale is happening on our Limited Run site as well. No code needed. Automatic 25% off of your purchase when you check out. Good until the end of the year.
expertworkrecords.limitedrun.com
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Just a reminder that EVERYTHING on our bandcamp page is 25% for the rest of the year. Sale ends at midnight on 12/31.
Enter code: endoftheyear
When you check out any get 25% your order.
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Enter code: endoftheyear
When you check out any get 25% your order.
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
December 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Just a reminder that EVERYTHING on our bandcamp page is 25% for the rest of the year. Sale ends at midnight on 12/31.
Enter code: endoftheyear
When you check out any get 25% your order.
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Enter code: endoftheyear
When you check out any get 25% your order.
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#11
Swami John Reis- Time To Let You Down
You know him from Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, RFTC, Plosivs, Swami Records, etc. but have you ever checked out his solo records? Reis is a riff machine that never disappoints.
#11
Swami John Reis- Time To Let You Down
You know him from Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, RFTC, Plosivs, Swami Records, etc. but have you ever checked out his solo records? Reis is a riff machine that never disappoints.
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#11
Swami John Reis- Time To Let You Down
You know him from Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, RFTC, Plosivs, Swami Records, etc. but have you ever checked out his solo records? Reis is a riff machine that never disappoints.
#11
Swami John Reis- Time To Let You Down
You know him from Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, RFTC, Plosivs, Swami Records, etc. but have you ever checked out his solo records? Reis is a riff machine that never disappoints.
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#12 Mogwai- The Bad Fire.
I don’t think Mogwai can really make a bad record. If you dig what they do then this speaks to you. A continuation of their greatness. Great band/great record, glad they are still making good music.
#12 Mogwai- The Bad Fire.
I don’t think Mogwai can really make a bad record. If you dig what they do then this speaks to you. A continuation of their greatness. Great band/great record, glad they are still making good music.
December 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#12 Mogwai- The Bad Fire.
I don’t think Mogwai can really make a bad record. If you dig what they do then this speaks to you. A continuation of their greatness. Great band/great record, glad they are still making good music.
#12 Mogwai- The Bad Fire.
I don’t think Mogwai can really make a bad record. If you dig what they do then this speaks to you. A continuation of their greatness. Great band/great record, glad they are still making good music.
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases).
#13 Shiner- Believe You Me.
#13 Shiner- Believe You Me.
December 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases).
#13 Shiner- Believe You Me.
#13 Shiner- Believe You Me.
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#14
Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo- In the Earth Again.
#14
Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo- In the Earth Again.
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Top 20 records of 2025 (new releases)
#14
Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo- In the Earth Again.
#14
Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo- In the Earth Again.
Top 20 “new releases” for 2025.
#15
Lifeguard- “Ripped and Torn”
What can I say, good music written by young kids. Pretty much the entire output of Lifeguard has been really good so far. Always interested and looking forward to what these guys are doing. Hope to catch them live sometime.
#15
Lifeguard- “Ripped and Torn”
What can I say, good music written by young kids. Pretty much the entire output of Lifeguard has been really good so far. Always interested and looking forward to what these guys are doing. Hope to catch them live sometime.
December 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Top 20 “new releases” for 2025.
#15
Lifeguard- “Ripped and Torn”
What can I say, good music written by young kids. Pretty much the entire output of Lifeguard has been really good so far. Always interested and looking forward to what these guys are doing. Hope to catch them live sometime.
#15
Lifeguard- “Ripped and Torn”
What can I say, good music written by young kids. Pretty much the entire output of Lifeguard has been really good so far. Always interested and looking forward to what these guys are doing. Hope to catch them live sometime.
Top 20 “new releases” 2025.
#16
KNUB- Crub
Baltimores Knub return with a crushing, noise rock, grunge rock record. For fans of Melvin’s, Helmet, 90s grunge, and maybe a little bit of Kerosene 454.
I was lucky enough to co-release this one with Hex and TGIC. Two vinyl options. Grab one!
#16
KNUB- Crub
Baltimores Knub return with a crushing, noise rock, grunge rock record. For fans of Melvin’s, Helmet, 90s grunge, and maybe a little bit of Kerosene 454.
I was lucky enough to co-release this one with Hex and TGIC. Two vinyl options. Grab one!
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Top 20 “new releases” 2025.
#16
KNUB- Crub
Baltimores Knub return with a crushing, noise rock, grunge rock record. For fans of Melvin’s, Helmet, 90s grunge, and maybe a little bit of Kerosene 454.
I was lucky enough to co-release this one with Hex and TGIC. Two vinyl options. Grab one!
#16
KNUB- Crub
Baltimores Knub return with a crushing, noise rock, grunge rock record. For fans of Melvin’s, Helmet, 90s grunge, and maybe a little bit of Kerosene 454.
I was lucky enough to co-release this one with Hex and TGIC. Two vinyl options. Grab one!
Reposted by Expert Work Records
All proceeds will benefit two Texas-based organizations, American Gateways and Casa Marianella, providing no-to-low-cost legal services, food, shelter, access to health care, and other essential services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Preorder for 1/23!
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
All proceeds will benefit two Texas-based organizations, American Gateways and Casa Marianella, providing no-to-low-cost legal services, food, shelter, access to health care, and other essential services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Preorder for 1/23!
Top 20 “new releases” for 2025.
#17
Algernon Cadwallader- “Trying Not To Have A Thought”.
For fans of noodley emo music, Cap’n Jazz, American Football, etc.
Weird to see this on Saddle Creek records but cool to see another record from these guys.
#17
Algernon Cadwallader- “Trying Not To Have A Thought”.
For fans of noodley emo music, Cap’n Jazz, American Football, etc.
Weird to see this on Saddle Creek records but cool to see another record from these guys.
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Top 20 “new releases” for 2025.
#17
Algernon Cadwallader- “Trying Not To Have A Thought”.
For fans of noodley emo music, Cap’n Jazz, American Football, etc.
Weird to see this on Saddle Creek records but cool to see another record from these guys.
#17
Algernon Cadwallader- “Trying Not To Have A Thought”.
For fans of noodley emo music, Cap’n Jazz, American Football, etc.
Weird to see this on Saddle Creek records but cool to see another record from these guys.
Top 20 “new” releases for 2025.
#18 Bitchin Bajas- “Inland See”
Old friend and Columbia native, Cooper Crain and gang return with another hypnotic psychedelic banger.
Bonus* my band Zoner Outer got to play a show with them when they came to Columbia on tour this year.
#18 Bitchin Bajas- “Inland See”
Old friend and Columbia native, Cooper Crain and gang return with another hypnotic psychedelic banger.
Bonus* my band Zoner Outer got to play a show with them when they came to Columbia on tour this year.
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Top 20 “new” releases for 2025.
#18 Bitchin Bajas- “Inland See”
Old friend and Columbia native, Cooper Crain and gang return with another hypnotic psychedelic banger.
Bonus* my band Zoner Outer got to play a show with them when they came to Columbia on tour this year.
#18 Bitchin Bajas- “Inland See”
Old friend and Columbia native, Cooper Crain and gang return with another hypnotic psychedelic banger.
Bonus* my band Zoner Outer got to play a show with them when they came to Columbia on tour this year.
Top 20 “new” releases this year.
#19 Takaat- “is noise vol. 1” 10”
Takaat is essentially Mdou Moctar’s backing band. But they are their own thing/band. Maybe a little more rocking. I was lucky to catch them live, amazing musicians. Is noise vol. 2 is out now btw. Get both volumes.
#19 Takaat- “is noise vol. 1” 10”
Takaat is essentially Mdou Moctar’s backing band. But they are their own thing/band. Maybe a little more rocking. I was lucky to catch them live, amazing musicians. Is noise vol. 2 is out now btw. Get both volumes.
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Top 20 “new” releases this year.
#19 Takaat- “is noise vol. 1” 10”
Takaat is essentially Mdou Moctar’s backing band. But they are their own thing/band. Maybe a little more rocking. I was lucky to catch them live, amazing musicians. Is noise vol. 2 is out now btw. Get both volumes.
#19 Takaat- “is noise vol. 1” 10”
Takaat is essentially Mdou Moctar’s backing band. But they are their own thing/band. Maybe a little more rocking. I was lucky to catch them live, amazing musicians. Is noise vol. 2 is out now btw. Get both volumes.
Top 20 “new” releases this year:
I’ll post one a day until we get to #1.
So here is #20 to kick things off
Flowting Clowds 7”
Flowting Clowds is the ongoing, evolving collaboration between Jeff Mueller and Sean Meadows (June of 44, Rodan, Lungfish, Shipping News, Etc.
I’ll post one a day until we get to #1.
So here is #20 to kick things off
Flowting Clowds 7”
Flowting Clowds is the ongoing, evolving collaboration between Jeff Mueller and Sean Meadows (June of 44, Rodan, Lungfish, Shipping News, Etc.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Top 20 “new” releases this year:
I’ll post one a day until we get to #1.
So here is #20 to kick things off
Flowting Clowds 7”
Flowting Clowds is the ongoing, evolving collaboration between Jeff Mueller and Sean Meadows (June of 44, Rodan, Lungfish, Shipping News, Etc.
I’ll post one a day until we get to #1.
So here is #20 to kick things off
Flowting Clowds 7”
Flowting Clowds is the ongoing, evolving collaboration between Jeff Mueller and Sean Meadows (June of 44, Rodan, Lungfish, Shipping News, Etc.
Available for pre-order NOW!!!
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Limited to 250 copies
Happy #bandcampfriday
Don’t forget we are running a sale until the end of the year for 25% your entire purchase on bandcamp.
When you checkout use code: endoftheyear
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Limited to 250 copies
Happy #bandcampfriday
Don’t forget we are running a sale until the end of the year for 25% your entire purchase on bandcamp.
When you checkout use code: endoftheyear
December 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Available for pre-order NOW!!!
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Limited to 250 copies
Happy #bandcampfriday
Don’t forget we are running a sale until the end of the year for 25% your entire purchase on bandcamp.
When you checkout use code: endoftheyear
expertworkrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
Limited to 250 copies
Happy #bandcampfriday
Don’t forget we are running a sale until the end of the year for 25% your entire purchase on bandcamp.
When you checkout use code: endoftheyear