Rise Above Records

04/07/2025

Following the phenomenal success of her debut album (2024’s Fandabidozi), Bobbie Dazzle is back, with a brand new single titled ‘Spotlight’, which is due for release via Rise Above Records on July 18th. Pre-order your copies now.

Catch Bobbie on her upcoming performances with ELO, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, The Sweet and more.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/spotlight/

x100 copies Clear Vinyl (only available here)

x200 copies Ultra Blue Vinyl (40 copies here, the rest will be sold via the band on their upcoming dates)

x100 Copies Black Vinyl (10 copies available here)

Side A

Spotlight

Side B

Watch Out (ABBA cover)

16/06/2025

Our recent proto-metal compilation album -'Yeah Man, It's bloody Heavy!!' has been receiving some incredible press coverage. There's a fantastic five page feature in the latest issue of the UK's legendary Record Collector Magazine, which has just hit the shelves. Make sure you snap up a copy today.

Whilst on the subject, our friends at Ancient Grease Records have released an exclusive dayglo orange edition (limited to 200 copies), which is available for US customers via their website now.

https://www.ancientgreaserecords.com/products/agr-exclusive-2

Copies of CD and LP still available via the Rise Above Website too:

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/yeah-man-its-bloody-heavy/

In other news, we are currently putting the finishing touches to Vol 2, which should hopefully see a release before the end of the year.

14/06/2025

Sensational new video clip for 'Into The Unknown', taken from The Crystal Teardrop's debut album - '...Is Forming', which was released via Popclaw/Rise Above Records on May 2nd. The album has been receiving excellent reviews from around the globe. Enjoy!

Video filmed and directed by Connor Pope.
https://riseaboverecords.com/product/is-forming/

Sensational new video clip taken from The Crystal Teardrop's debut album - '...Is Forming', which was released via Popclaw/Rise Above Records on May 2nd. The...

03/06/2025

The amazing Bobbie Dazzle announced as support for ELO!

28/05/2025

Excellent feature on Asgard, the fantastic late 1960s underground progressive band from Coventry, over at It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. We still have a few vinyl copies of the 'Trivialities' acetate reissue available via the webstore. Once they're gone, they're gone, so don't miss out!

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/trivialities/

Against all odds, another lost relic slips through the cracks of time — and we have Lee Dorrian and Rise Above Relics to thank for the rescue. This is the story of Asgard, a proto-progressive trio from Coventry whose music was buried for decades on a battered, one-sided acetate. Until now. Thanks ...

16/05/2025

***BACK IN PRINT ALERT***

Yes, these two early classics from Orange Goblin are in stock again, due to high demand. We pressed x200 of each on orange vinyl, 150 of those have gone to the band to sell at their final shows. There is also a black vinyl pressing, which we will have plenty of. If you’re in London for this weekend, be sure to call by the shop Rise Above Records and Relics Shop, where we have a limited amount on sale.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/time-travelling-blues-2/
https://riseaboverecords.com/product/frequencies-from-planet-ten-2025-lp/

01/05/2025

It’s release day tomorrow for two of our most recent signings: The Crystal Teardrop and Scott Hepple & The Sun Band. ‘…It’s Forming’ and ‘English Mustard’ will be available on all digital platforms. Vinyl editions of English Mustard were delivered today and have started shipping already, whilst …It’s Forming is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, so we will have vinyl and CD editions of both on sale in the shop (depending on the time of delivery for …Is Forming LP of course).

To the release of these two gems, we have a release party going on at The Lexington in London, tomorrow night. The first 100 paying customers through the door will receive this special split 7” pressed exclusively for the event, absolutely free.

Tickets for the event (available via WeGotTickets) are limited and running low, so don’t miss out. It will be a top night!

30/04/2025

The new Rise Above Relics release: 'Yeah Man, It's Bloody Heavy!!' has been receiving excellent reviews world wide, including a six-page spread in the recent edition of Sweden Rock Magazine. Don't miss out and order your copy today.

***NOTE FOR US CUSTOMERS***
There will an exclusive US edition available shortly, via our friends at a very cool label over there. It will be a special colour, limited to 200 copies and available direct from them. More info on that in the coming days.

Non US customers, get your copies here:
https://riseaboverecords.com/product/yeah-man-its-bloody-heavy/

Heavyboots were from Birmingham and blew peoples minds, whilst active between the late 60s/early 70s. They never released any music at the time, but did reco...

04/04/2025

***NEW RELEASE, PROMO CLIP AND PRE-ORDER ALERT Pt 2***

Velvet Divorce is the first single taken from the incredible new album by Scott Hepple and The Sun Band. English Mustard is the kind of rock album that just doesn't come around anymore: genuine, heartfelt, uncontrived, melodic, noisy and absolutely killer! Putting them in a box is kind of pointless, they're just an amazing rock n roll band that deserve everyone's immediate attention, as they are destined for greatness!

Video directed by Alice Barron and Enya Dupree.

Album recorded in pure analogue and produced by Liam Watson.
All vinyl editions cuts direct from tape.

RE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW:
https://riseaboverecords.com/product/english-mustard/

TICKETS FOR LONDON SHOW:
https://wegottickets.com/event/643401/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhRy9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXf2ciRmzsnPDuwBJ77gJaztH_EQL63JDWocieTH6aIxLKkekABuO306mw_aem_xDbYJah4zO12rL46CSYK7A

Velvet Divorce is the first single taken from the incredible new album by Scott Hepple And The Sun Band. English Mustard is the kind of rock album that just ...

04/04/2025

Fantastic review of our recently released "Yeah Man, It's Bloody Heavy!!" compilation album at theartsdesk.com

Order your copy here.
https://riseaboverecords.com/product/yeah-man-its-bloody-heavy/

For US customers, there will an exclusive version available shortly. We will hopefully be able announce this next week.

The sticker on the front cover says “The heaviest proto-metal compilation ever released.” And considering the label behind Yeah Man, It's Bloody Heavy is Rise Above, founded by former Na**lm Death and Cathedral frontman Lee Dorrian, this is not idle hubris.

03/04/2025

***NEW RELEASE, PROMO CLIP AND PRE-ORDER ALERT**

Yes, finally we can announce the release of the debut album by the UK's leading Psychedelic Garage Pop sensation: The Crystal Teardrop '...Is Forming' will be released on May 2nd. It was produced by the legendary Liam Watson at Tilehouse studios. The vinyl edition is 100% analogue, recorded and mixed to tape and cut straight to lacquer with zero digital interference.

You can pre-order diehard and regular editions, including CD from the Rise Above webstore now.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/is-forming/

Colours Changing is the first single taken from the album, enjoy.

***Also, don't miss them on their forthcoming dates, including a special 'day of release show at London's Lexington venue. An exclusive 7" (split with Scott Hepple and The Sun Band) will be given away free to the first 100 lucky entrants through the door.

https://wegottickets.com/event/643401/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhRy9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXf2ciRmzsnPDuwBJ77gJaztH_EQL63JDWocieTH6aIxLKkekABuO306mw_aem_xDbYJah4zO12rL46CSYK7A

Scott Hepple and The Sun Band's forthcoming album,English Mustard, is also on the RA site. More news on that with amazing promo clip coming tomorrow! Do not miss!

Colours Changing, is the first single taken from the truly sensational debut album by UK psychedelic maestros: The Crystal Teardrop. '...Is Forming' is rele...

15/03/2025

Crimson Earth - Heathen Woman, UK 1971.

Taken from the forthcoming compilation album 'Yeah Man, It's Bloody Heavy!!" Proto-Metal/Proto-Doom compilation album, released by Rise Above Relics on March 21st.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/yeah-man-its-bloody-heavy/

Taken from the forthcoming compilation album 'Yeah Man, It's Bloody Heavy!!" Proto-Metal/Proto-Doom compilation album, released by Rise Above Relics.Release ...