CIA Records Houston / Starvation Dance Productions

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 ~> 💻🕵️‍♂️

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 ~>

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 ~> 📲🕵️‍♂️

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.📍

10/27/2025

performs this Thursday Oct 30 at ARChouse, 1008 Edwards St, HTX. A rare opportunity to experience their sounds in person and add some fresh vinyl to your collection. Join us!

With and The Way Her Hair Falls. Show starts at 8pm; $10 cover.

10/24/2025

New VULTURCIDE track is OUT NOW! Introducing FRISCO PETE, here to seduce you and fulfill all your wildest nightmares! Complete with a jaw dropping, very NSFW video.

On CIA’s Bandcamp at https://ciarecords2.bandcamp.com/track/schizo-life # (link in bio).