F**k the Main$tream Records

10/30/2025

DAY 3:

F**k the Mainstream - I.E.N. [IS EVERYTHING NOTHING?] (Live)

Featuring: 7 tracks
Runtime: 28min 36sec
Catalog #: FRI-01?
Released: May 3, 2002
Produced By: Wil.T

The forgotten demo album I.E.N. was compiled from a practice session recorded at lead singer Wil.T's house in the band's practice space live to a packed captive house of loyal FTM F**kheads as they were called on an old dual mic analog cassette tape deck from the early 80's. The album was originally released exclusively the night of May 3rd 2002 for a show at ZERO'S in Corpus Christi, Tx with Wicked Red for their album release show since their radio ads were saying FTM first and louder than the band whose album release it actually was. The band felt that was a good sign to release something. The band was originally a bit hesitant about the release sense many of the songs here – in fact all plus a few more were slated to appear on the band's forthcoming proper debut full-length “World of Lies” that never materialized as it got lost in production hell, as they say, being recorded several times with several more sessions planned but never materialized as their Drummer ended up unfortunately going to jail for an extended time. Allegedly that record is rumored to be sitting on a hard drive in a garage in Beeville at Nada Cinco's Mom's garage. Spoooky! The record would help prove that experimental industrial heavy metal was in fact alive and thriving in the bowels of STX. They were not alone, and they were bringing their friends along for the ride.

I.E.N. stands for Is Everything Nothing? a question, statement, and ethos. The original first release was made out of a folded flier for the show. Later releases not from that night feature alternating renditions of the same image theme. The live album features a mere snippet of the raw live intensity that would help make FTM / F**k the Mainstream a household name throughout South Texas and beyond. The track listing features core early crowd favorite singalong live songs; “The Disbelieving Ones”, “Call Us the Deads”, “Reinforced Hate”, “Zero”, “Awake Again”, “Born Dead”, & “Staring at the stars while HIGH ON DEATH”. For the best experience it is highly recommended to listen with high-grade headphones or on surround system while reading along with the lyrics. Featuring the pivotal early lineup of Wil.T – Vox, Karrie - Lead Guitar, Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac – Bass, Stove – Drums.

Upon listening any doubt or question of to the legitimacy of the band's influence and prowess will be left in the dust. Raw, passionate, inventive, haunting, heavy, powerful, real, angry, lost, unapologetic, and unfiltered heart. Friends coming together to make something greater than themselves to share with the people. It's easy to see why the band resonated as well as they did packing beer hall, seedy clubs, cornfields, ranches, house parties, and venues across Texas. If you like what you hear be sure to check out more releases from this era & more of F**k the Mainstream / FTM via your preferred audio streaming platform or to purchase this release or more directly via the band's bandcamp linked below.

One hell of a rare live gem from a unique time in South Texas' budding industrial / nu metal / punk scene. This was from a very special time in the early days of the label and while admiringly not the best audio quality it's true low-fi glory is also part of what helps add to its legacy and still budding ongoing and growing online influence. FTM's haunting Industrial Thrash Punk Metal flair rings through each track like a sparking live wire of passion! So, get fired up, crank the stereo up, and let's raise one to this timeless classic from the label's namesake pioneers! Cheers and happy listening!


KM


LISTEN:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nYxdDeKVXm5jMPjrr8w4BqDyZwzV3zYb4&si=5qxFpz783UQ-Fusd

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2BtW9Bu38ElLfKmHqC4PLB?si=fQjrQ4FJQLmhkA3Hp6KEBQ

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09LHVP823?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_YgBc40m4koalz0EB6KQ63cpfI

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-e-n-is-everything-nothing-live/1594671218

Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/204624747/u

Deezer: https://link.deezer.com/s/31o2ChK5CBZwLJYcxWjD9

Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/album/ien-is-everything-nothing-f**k-the-mainstream/kk17vifxiz4ya

BUY:

Official Bandcamp: https://f**kthemainstream.bandcamp.com

Official Website: www.f**kthemainstreamrecords.com

Official Swag: https://www.cafepress.com/shop/F**ktheMainstream

LINKTREE: www.linktr.ee/f**kthemainstreamrecords

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10/22/2025

25 to LIFE - DAY 2: BARRAGAN – OCCULTUS REALTAS

Featuring: 7 tracks
Runtime: 18min 42sec
Catalog #: FRI-0??
Released: October 31st, 2014
Produced By: Robert Barragan


“Lightning in a bottle” is the term that comes to mind when I think of South Texas based BARRAGAN's “OCCULTUS REALTAS”. Originally released digitally Halloween 2014, the record is a magna opus of sorts standing on the shoulders of the culmination of the better part of a decade and half spent honing his craft and unique voice and style. Make no mistake all his previous records are bangers too. Boasting a sound that could very easily be described as experimental industrial hip hop punk rock metal this eclectic release and artist swing for the fences with this one. Showcasing the powerhouse of self and introspection and tackling topics such as inequality, globalism, unchecked capitalism, poverty, the struggle of the working class, relationship woes, the consumer mindset, the occult, and more – this albeit brief record / EP is more than some angst ridden basement dweller's shaking auditory fist at the heavens or a collection of songs merely sitting unused somewhere compiled to move things forward. It is a record made with intent and filled with passion and purpose. All of which echo through each song with glorious ferocity and foot tapping ear-worm anthems.

Occultus Realtas marks a turning point release in Barragan's catalog as this marks his first full venture with F**k the Mainstream Records as a solo artist. Hailing from B-town by way of Germany originally and recorded in Corpus Christi & San Antonio this record is a powerful beast. While he has released tunes with the label in the past they were in conjunction with his self-standing label / imprint Spinalcore Records. Barragan brings the industrial punk rock hip hop flavor and has truly honed the niche' genre-defying sound his has not only helped pioneer, but spear headed. A sound I see only continuing to grow with time as his records continue to permeate. I further recommend all who read this to do themselves a favor and dig deeper into this amazingly talented artist's discography – most of which is available in some form via his personal bandcamp.

Featuring bangers like “Who's in control of your life? [pt2]”, “Thorn Upon the Vine”, “F.L.T.H”, and more. Each one cutting deep into its topic with the precision of an audio and lyrical surgeon turning the previously unheard soundscapes of his mind into tunes anyone with ears and the internet with speakers can hear. The soundscapes are textured and mechanized with a hip hop bounce thrown into the metallic vibes of the pure punk rock ethos. This record was part of a label renaissance that saw a number of killer albums from new and familiar faces take flight and help garner enough wind to keep things sailing while prevailing in keeping listeners on their toes and not disappointed. Barragan attacks the world and its injustices one line after another while encouraging the listener to do the dirt and homework of self-reflection to help bring about the positive changes we wish to see in this world actively working to turn this living hell into a potential heaven one day.

As you can see when I said “swing for the fences” this record does not disappoint. If anything, it has helped and continues to help remind people to embrace their differences and see them as strengths, while working together to bring many much-needed reforms to the world around us. This record attacks the status quo, the establishment, the many puppet strings of organized religion, while celebrating freedom, sense of self, self-respect, freedom, and accountability. With enough bass to make your sound system shake and enough rock energy to make to you throw some horns, I feel this record will only further continue to grow and find larger audiences and influence new generations to take the gamble on themselves and fight the world they want as well as the better versions of themselves they want to be and for the world to see. Change is incremental, so merely reading about this record could already directly have an impact on a person that listening would only further help grow. One day at time one foot after the other we trudge on. While the world doesn't show any signs of improving anytime soon, the winds of change are indeed in the air. What we do with them and where we fan them could lead to more positive growth and change. So if this record speaks to you and feel a connection please feel free to help spread the sounds and message of BARRAGAN's OCCULTUS REALAS!

Be sure to keep your ears and eyes peeled for more BARRAGAN as the worm slowly turns! Hear the latest tune “SURPRISE” on 2023's F**k the Mainstream Records Presents: The Graffiti Tree: An Audio Illustration Compilation. If you like what you hear feel free to pass it along!

Happy listening!!!


-W

LISTEN:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC2BwJ7YiJmeWGUk5U6BDHZw?si=gS4LsN7D48-2qu1I

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5aCa6V7pV5HfmIzptHP230?si=n1Uq6BDUTlC4X-t3rBAvCA

Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B013AJ2VDQ?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_jGKNoQ5KYknJhyEvJbdnRUzjp

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/occultus-realtas/1022544823

Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/49499168/u

BUY:

Official Bandcamp: http://www.barragan.bandcamp.com

Official Website: https://www.reverbnation.com/barragan

Official Swag: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/175205372

LINKTREE: www.linktr.ee/f**kthemainstreamrecords

10/10/2025

F**k the Mainstream Records Presents: Start the rEVOLution [compilation]

Featuring: 19 Tracks + 2 bonus tracks (originally hidden)
Runtime: 1hr 8min
Catalog #: FRI-040


START THE REVOLUTION is back and louder than ever. The remastered compilation from F**k The Mainstream Records detonates with pure DIY chaos, underground fury, and genre-defying resistance! Stay tuned and stay free with these happening and heavy tunes to help you fight the daily mediocrity of the outside world! To help celebrate the monumental achievement of making it this far, we here at FTMRECINC felt it would be a good time to reflect on some of our releases over the years. As such we have selected 25 label staples that have helped define and grow the label into the slumbering behemoth that it is becoming at this very moment. Over the course of the month of OCTOBER we will be presenting and reflecting on new & old gems from the vault along offering some more insight into the behind the scenes.

To kick things off we've decided to start with the compilation that really helped us get some traction outside South Texas and Texas in general – F**k the Mainstream Records Presents: Start the rEVOLution [2005]. This groundbreaking 21 track compilation features some deep cuts from artists across Texas and across the pond. Bringing established artists together with upcoming unknowns to make a stand out compilation showcasing the budding powerhouse of FTM RECORDS INC at the time. This genre bending release features budding underground cuts from the industrial, metal, punk, indie, alternative, experimental, and even comedic endeavors from the homies.

Start the rEVOLution came out a few months after the successful Chorro Factory Presents: FTM RECORDS the Winter 05 demos compilation which was also compiled and produced by Wil.T & Adam G. (CS?VIO) on behalf of the label. With renewed vigor, and armed with pure unfiltered can do gumption and a pinch of dumb luck, Start the rEVOLution ended up doing just that further cementing the raw gritty legacy that would follow suit and help lay the foundation for what the label could be and do. It showcases a moment in South Texas music in the early 2000's when artists were coming together to have their unique voices heard without having to fit into any cookie cutter molds. Good friends and good music is the ethos and vibe and if rock & roll is in your soul this record should easily speak to you.

The compilation features songs from label staples, friends, and colleagues in the underground music trenches and showcases tunes from current, forthcoming, or b-side releases at the time. It was released in various formats originally including; handmade DIY print and jewelcased editions, as well as, paper sleeve covers, professionally manufactured 10th Anniversary editions, bootleg variants, and DIGITAL. Limited Edition cassette editions are rumored to be coming for 2026! Bands include; Blasturds, F**k the Mainstream, F**kemos, Zibabu, Chainsaw Synphany, Barragan, Feeling Zero, Victory Is Ours, CS?VIO, Kid Carl, Efrain, Gas-Kit, Texas Truck, The Bloodies, Frozen Jellyfish, and more!

Currently, you can find F**k the Mainstream Records Presents: Start the rEVOLution streaming on your favorite streaming platforms; Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Prime, Tidal, YouTube, and more. It is also available for directly from the labels Bandcamps for FREE with the option to DONATE if you wish to help support the continuation of such endeavors and to help preserve the labels operations. Limited Edition physical copies are available through the label as well for a nominal production fee + S&H. Be sure to stay in the loop with future releases, events, and other happenings in our world by following us across the worldwide webs.

LISTEN:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_memL5QdFvDdpqv96wza6Cm8COFISYOYx4&si=g2OEcGm-Wzez58t9

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3cYHdSe7w0nlcaJJGiRNjo?si=0A-omWseT_-0bvo9fbXluQ

Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B014AUH8CS?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_CykZfsUEOqBerOLn8t6QhIeN0

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/f-k-the-mainstream-records-presents-start-the/1024571423

Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/49600733/u

BUY:

DIRECT: https://kunaki.com/sales.asp?PID=PX00ARQLDK&pp=1

Official Bandcamp: www.f**kthemainstreamrecords.bandcamp.com

Official Website: www.f**kthemainstreamrecords.com

LINKTREE: www.linktr.ee/f**kthemainstreamrecords

10/03/2025

Happy Birthday to Richard Hell, punk icon and member of Television, the Heartbreakers and Richard Hell & The Voidoids, born today in 1949.

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10/01/2025

Homie needs a hand. 🙏✊🔥

09/12/2025

Happiest and sleaziest of birthdays to one of the best people and musicians I know! Cheers brudda!
Feel free to help join us in wishing this loveable madman a great one and to make em feel special check out and follow the mighty OX45! You’ll be glad you did!!!

09/03/2025

Music to help fight the suck - COMING SOON!!!

07/15/2025

FLASHBACK TO HUMBLE ROOTS:

Presented here is the remastered, remixed, reworked DELUXE version of 2003's "Bang your head, wake the dead" compilation featuring bonus tracks, & new stable album art! For all sakes & purposes this is the first real FTM REC compilation, as the actual debut comp "BeEville: A compilation of other stuff" was a crude joke comp. Where as, "Bang your head, wake the dead" was a more serious although still quite comedic comp originally released on CD-R format with inconsistent art, which in most cases wasn't even included with copies. Sometimes it was bootlegged as FTM REC NEW DEMOS '03 although this title is incorrect it does help clear the confusion. This record although crude at times showcases a unique time in South Texas & B-Town music history as it was released just as everyone was coming together to make the town’s scene a thriving one.

BUY / LISTEN on Bandcamp or STREAM anywhere on your fav streaming platforms:
https://f**kthemaintreamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bang-your-head-wake-the-dead-compilation-deluxe

07/13/2025

The long awaited debut collected album from former longtime F.T.M. lead guitar woman Badd M***a Frankenstein "Alive in the underworld" is the result of years of work post bands FTM & Toxi Traumatic featuring a polished original take on her unique post industrial haunted rock instrumental soundscapes.

This album contains the title track "Alive in the Underworld" which was featured on the compilation from F**k the Mainstream Records: The Graffiti Tree, along with a handful amazing collaborations with the likes of Carnage Guisada's Moe Gutz aka Deadguitars & H. Bonewhistle. There's even a newer take on an older BMF tune "Lost in Sleep", as well as, a killer instrumental cover of the classic F**k the Mainstream tune "Heaven Lies"! There's even a couple barn burner anthems that'll make you feel a renewed need for speed!

Needless to say, this record has a little bit of something for everyone! So sit back, crack a cold one, & turn the radio way up!!! ALIVE IN THE UNDERWORLD IS ALIVE!!!

Treat yourself and follow BADD M***A FRANKENSTEIN /baddmuthafrankenstein on FB & IG to STAY IN THE LOOP on the latest 411!

LISTEN HERE or ON YOUR FAV STREAMING PLATFORM:

https://f**kthemaintreamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/alive-in-the-underworld

07/11/2025

Pssst hey cool kid, over here:
www.f**kthemainstreamrecords.com

05/16/2025

Listen to BARRAGAN!

https://barragan.bandcamp.com/

BARRAGAN (pronounced Bear - Again) is the solo musical project created by Robert Barragan. The original project started in 1998 when Barragan started writing songs that didn't fit within the requirements of the bands that he was involved with. The project cannot stand within a single genre, but has....

04/29/2025

Catch up on the latest jams while we finish whipping up y’all some fresh steamed hams!
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Listen to our latest compilation “F**k the Mainstream Records Presents: ONE FOR THE ROAD: A compilation of friends, thugs, & back ally tugs is available for free or a small donation of your choice along with new releases from OX45 & Carnage Guisada, & loads more ass kicking artists!

www.linktr.ee/f**kthemainstreamrecords

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