CIA Records Houston / Starvation Dance Productions

05/29/2026

ILLBEONTHEFöNETOYOU - "Untitled" (Remaster)

They come from the land of burning chile and demented millionaires. Their songs are comic nightmares with anti-conformist themes. Weird, surreal music - scary, quiet, and sometimes hilarious. Their most outstanding features are their creeping, sinewy synthesizer and their percussion, which often pitter patters like dripping liquid or running feet. Their vocals range from a shoe-in for David Byrne to a once-removed Peter Lorre. Their press release simply calls them "crypto-pop," a term that suits the likes of the Residents and Pere Ubu, among few others.

I'LLBEONTHEFÖNETOYOU was a Houston, Texas-based band active from 1982 to 1989. Their self-titled EP was recorded at ACA Studios in June/July of 1982, with production assistance by engineer Andy Bradley, and released as CIA Records 010 the following September. Because ACA Studios had a prototype X-80 digital recorder on loan from Mitsubishi, this EP had the distinction of being one of, if not the first, digitally-mastered records released in the United States.

"A must at 4am with the lights out." --Richard Singer  

LIMITED EDITION CDs (only 25 copies) available via our bandscamp. Click the link in our bio to listen and learn ~>

05/18/2026

One of the amazing duos that helped create The Cat That Wouldn't Die compilation totally on faith. Eivind Opsvik and Brandon Seabrook with the track "Linguistic Trapdoor".

05/01/2026

Bandcamp Friday.. it’s HERE. It’s NOW! For every vinyl purchase of THE CAT THAT WOULDN’T DIE you get a FREE CIA Anniversary Tee Shirt.. till 11:59pm only! Simply indicate on your order what size shirt you need (SM-XXL) and we’ll include it in the package with the double LP. Navigate to ciarecords2.bandcamp.com to place your order.

Thank you for supporting CIA Records and independent artists everywhere!

04/29/2026

CIA Anniversary shirts! 1978 - 2026!

This Bandcamp Friday - yes that’s THIS FRIDAY, May 1st - we are giving away one of these with every purchase of “The Cat That Wouldn’t Die” double vinyl LP. Consider it a thank you for supporting our label for an unbelievable 48 years!

In off white, lightweight cotton, modeled by our very aka Andrew Whit. Available separately for $15 on the merch page at ciarecords2.bandcamp.com (direct links to both the shirt and the CAT album are in our bio).

04/02/2026

We had a full house at The Continental Club last night, filled with loving friends of all ages, who came together to witness some incredible bands and celebrate CIA Records’ 48th Anniversary! A huge, heartfelt thank you to and Austin Cooley of Illicit Relationship for setting the starting tone; Zebra Secrets and for schlepping from far reaches to be with us; to who isn’t pictured ‘cause Heather was manning the merch table (sorry!!); and to the ass-kicking send off which were still recovering from. Thanks to for hosting us and for the warm atmosphere. Most of all, THANK YOU to everyone who made it out and supported us all with your roof-raising energy, and yes, your dollars - as we need them to keep this whole thing going.

Our hearts are full. Love y’all so much.
Bob/Katy/Heather/Andrew/Jim of

Photos: / .l.johnson_projects

03/31/2026

TEAM TRUST. Driving down here from Austin tomorrow to play for YOU GUYS. Yes, you. So did'ya get your ticket yet? No?? Well, what're you waiting for? Huh?!? "Le sigh"...

Get 'em on the The Continental Club, Houston, TX calendar page at https://continental-club-houston.square.site/product/04-01-26-c-i-a-records-48th-anniversary-and-record-release-party/FHRPREOIQG6PIJKRH6OBK7FE?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false ;)

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"Got All Day" is the second single off our new record "Treat Box" out 11/7/25you can stream our music here:https://linktr.ee/yrteamtrustVideo shot on VHS by ...