CIA Records Houston / Starvation Dance Productions

CIA Records Houston / Starvation Dance Productions 4 decades of transgressive art and music from Houston and beyond. C.I.A.

Records is an independent label originally founded in 1978 by members of the Houston, Texas punk band Really Red. It emerged organically from sounds performed and recorded in people’s garages, back yards and warehouses, nurtured by strong friendships, a vibrant underground music scene, single-room strip mall record stores and a handful of non-commercial radio stations. In the late 70’s and early 8

0’s, the label filled an urgent need to confront institutional violence perpetuating a culture of fear that dominated Houston at the time. Over four decades it's grown into a platform for musical experimentation and risk-taking that continues to uphold a broad range of ideas, experiences and perspectives today. It has been, is now, and always will be a vanguard for transgressive music from Houston and beyond.

Does Santa press vinyl?? No, but  do!These are the clear vinyl 2nd pressing of Psychosis to Song, one of the most amazin...
12/25/2025

Does Santa press vinyl?? No, but do!

These are the clear vinyl 2nd pressing of Psychosis to Song, one of the most amazing projects we've ever been involved in!

Merry whatever, friends.


We hope your holiday is merry and bright (and your music choice isn't!)Special link to the Culturcide tracks "Santa Clau...
12/23/2025

We hope your holiday is merry and bright (and your music choice isn't!)

Special link to the Culturcide tracks "Santa Claus Was My Lover / Depressed Christmas" available in our bio for your listening displeasure. 🎁🎅

Pics by , a man of renowned questionable taste.


We were running short on record mailers (we send our LPs out to radio stations and magazines all the time) so we decided...
12/13/2025

We were running short on record mailers (we send our LPs out to radio stations and magazines all the time) so we decided to put out a call to our community.. and the call was answered!

This also satisfies Bob's 'reduce, reuse, recycle' sensibilities. Thanks for a gift that allows us to keep on givin', Salvatore!


Check out this nice review of our Manifestation 11 compilation! It was penned by Ear Of Corn, a small zine from the Midw...
12/10/2025

Check out this nice review of our Manifestation 11 compilation! It was penned by Ear Of Corn, a small zine from the Midwest.

Personally, I think all music recommendations should come from small zines in the Midwest - so big thanks Ear Of Corn and to all the bands who contributed to this weird compilation (especially the ones appreciated most by small zines in the Midwest.)

If you publish a small zine from the Midwest, or enjoy "ambient, experimental, and near noise" music, click the link in our bio to give it a listen and to scoop up a copy ~> 💻🕵️‍♂️


Spotify sucks.. we know this, and now so does everyone else. 🕵️‍♂️⚠️This has been a huge talking point on the Internet t...
12/05/2025

Spotify sucks.. we know this, and now so does everyone else. 🕵️‍♂️⚠️

This has been a huge talking point on the Internet this week. Everyone is looking for streaming alternatives and better ways to support the artist they care about. With that in mind we'd like to remind you that it's once again BANDCAMP FRIDAY!

On Bandcamp Friday, all sales go directly to the artist and help the labels that produce them. Your money not going to huge corporations like Sony, Columbia, or Warner - or just putting gas in another billionaire's jet.

Other than going to shows, which you should definitely do as often as you can, this is one of the best digital opportunities you have to support real independent artists.

Plus, if you buy from us, you get a really nice hand written letter from Bob!

Click the link in our bio to explore our catalog on Bandcamp ~>


When a beat becomes rolling thunder ⚡ As the drummer for Houston punk legends Really Red, our founder, Bob Webber, hamme...
11/29/2025

When a beat becomes rolling thunder ⚡

As the drummer for Houston punk legends Really Red, our founder, Bob Webber, hammered out the rhythms that shook warehouse floors and helped light the fuse on our city's explosive underground scene. In the years that followed that same raw spark became CIA Records, the label he founded to keep Houston’s loud, weird, and unstoppable creative spirit alive.

What started as a beat in a DIY practice room has grown into a thunderous calamity of music, memories, and community. This Small Business Saturday, we celebrate the independent shops, labels, and makers who keep Houston noisy. And we celebrate Bob, the rhythm, the rebel, and the reason CIA Records still kicks.

While everyone is thinking about alternatives to Target, Amazon and the like this weekend - remember art. It's still out here and it still feels (and sounds) like the resistance we all need these days.

Bandcamp / website links in bio ~> 📲🕵️‍♂️



Coming up in just a couple days, we have a new single and video from Tim Muddiman. Stay tuned..
11/08/2025

Coming up in just a couple days, we have a new single and video from Tim Muddiman. Stay tuned..

‘a Bridge - ‘ Out in 4 days from now .

10/30/2025

The Marfa-based duo Air Field, comprised of Phil Boyd (Modey Lemon / Hidden Twin) and Nick Terry (Kimazui Chinmoku / C6Fe2RN6), will be bringing their atmospheric sound to Houston this Thursday.

Arrive early, grab a comfortable spot (maybe in the front but slightly off-center for a good sonic experience.)

SUPPORT :
ANTON SYNDROME
THE WAY HER HAIR FALLS

Doors at 8pm // BYOB // $10

ARChouse
📍1008 Edwards St.📍


Address

POB 816
Marfa, TX
79843

Website

https://ciarecords2.bandcamp.com/

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