Alternative Tentacles Records

01/07/2026

I talk about Palmer Rockey in the ReSearch book, “Incredibly Strange Music - Vol. 2”.
He should have been in “Incredibly Strange Films”!

-Biafra

Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present the long-lost cinematic masterpiece - written, produced, directed by and starring PALMER ROCKEY. Coming soon to a th...

01/07/2026

Alternative Tentacles Records Artists To Watch 2026: ArnoCorps

Through their unrelenting mission to restore integrity to Austrian alpine lore and mythology that has been bastardized and exploited by Hollywood, ArnoCorps have written the most powerful and inspiring anthems in history. In their chronicling of heroic tales and fantastic adventures, these pioneers of action-adventure hardcore rock and roll have become international symbols of empowerment through their ballsy defiance of cinematic Austroploitation. Hearing these tales in the way they were meant to be told, attentive listeners should expect to become wholly enlightened to their own potential to become goddamn heroes and sheroes.

Exactly.

There have been rumors that this Austrian rescue team (note NOT assassins!) have been working on new material, once again infusing ancient lore and mythology of the Austrian Alpine communities via punk and metal-infused rock anthems.

One thing is for sure, no matter what they do its going to give all of us increased muscle mass, a better understanding of life's mysteries, and feeling like the goddamn heroes and sheroes we all are.

Get to the choppa and take a look at the entire ArnoCorps catalog available now at https://alternativetentacles.com/pages/artist-page/arnocorps

photo by Miikka Skaffari

01/07/2026

Jello Biafra is back with a brand new episode of both his long running spoken word YouTube series; "What Would Jello Do? and his podcast; Jello Biafra's Renegade Roundtable with a spoken word piece about the Venezuela situation.

Also available as a new episode of Jello Biafra's Renegade Roundtable podcast available where ever you listen to podcasts!

Edited by Chris Reject

Jello Biafra is back with a brand new episode of both his long running spoken word YouTube series; "What Would Jello Do? and his podcast; Jello Biafra's Rene...

01/07/2026

BiFocal Media has unleashed the Chris Shary take on Winston Smith's Alternative Tentacles Bat Logo on a button up Dickies Work Shirt! It's a limited run of 100 so don't wait... get your order in while you can!

In 1984 my eyes were ripped open to hardcore music thanks to the compilation “Let Them Eat Jellybeans”. It was my gateway record into the dark underbelly of the most blistering and unusual music I had ever heard. I studied the album like it was a holy relic. The massive poster that came with it ...

01/06/2026

Alternative Tentacles Records Artists To Watch In 2026: Ani Kyd Wolf

Ani Kyd Wolf is a Canadian Metis vocalist, musician, director, writer, producer. She started the film company Sugar Skull Films in 2010 and has been creating various multimedia projects ever since. Ani has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, starting her career out and continuing as a musician and vocalist.

Hot on the heels of releasing "The Last Steps Of Man-Unkind", her latest solo album on Alternative Tentacles this last year and after dropping a 7 Music Videos (you can see them all on the Alternative Tentacles YouTube Channel), Ani Kyd Wolf immediately started a new project with some of her collaborators called the Royal Strays out of Vancouver! Find more on them here: https://royalstrays.com/

Her latest solo album is now streaming everywhere and available on CD at https://alternativetentacles.com/pages/artist-page/ani-kyd

01/03/2026

A heartfelt congratulations to for being one of 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada. That’s right! Nardwuar the Human Serviette has received one of Canada’s highest civilian honors.

It’s absolutely well deserved! Congratulations Nardwuar!!! You are an inspiration to us all!

Nardwuar and his band The Evaporators released “Ripple Rock” on Alternative Tentacles Records in 2004! It’s an amazing album and you should check it out!

https://alternativetentacles.com/products/v311-the_evaporators_thee_dublins-ripple_rock?_pos=1&_psq=evap&_ss=e&_v=1.0

12/31/2025

There is no question that 2025 was a difficult year. Still, in so many ways we are really proud of what we were able to accomplish. 20 releases were released or reissued this year! While we have one long over due reissue still to come.. (we know you are waiting for Lard “The Last Temptation of Reid” we are too!), we are especially proud of these 8 incredible new releases that came out this year. Dead Pioneers, Redshift, Ani Kyd Wolf, Itchy-O, Voodoo 5, Dead Bob, DFMK, and Moms With Bangs all released some incredible music this year with us and we couldn’t be more honored to have them as part of the family.

2026 is going to be an incredible year for them, and we can’t wait to unleash the next wave of new releases we have coming up!

Happy New Year Everyone. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

Which releases were your favorites? Anyone just discover these bands for the first time?

12/31/2025

There is no question that 2025 was a difficult year. Still, in so many ways we are really proud of what we were able to accomplish. 20 releases were released or reissued this year! While we have one long over due reissue still to come.. (we know you are waiting for Lard “The Last Temptation of Reid” we are too!), we are especially proud of these 8 incredible new releases that came out this year. Dead Pioneers, Redshift, Ani Kyd Wolf, Itchy-O, Voodoo 5, Dead Bob, DFMK, and Moms With Bangs all released some incredible music this year with us and we couldn’t be more honored to have them as part of the family. 2026 is going to be an incredible year for them, and the next wave of new releases we have coming up!

Happy New Year Everyone. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

Which releases were your favorites? Anyone just discover these bands for the first time?

12/29/2025

SOLD! The Celica was sold in a VERY successful auction.

Considering that thanks to Jello, the proceeds are going to benefit Alternative Tentacles Records we are all humbled and appreciative of amount the Celica went for. Thank you to everyone who bid.Thank you to Jello. A HUGE thank you to the winner. It means a lot, and is a great help as we enter the slowest time of year for labels. We hope you enjoy your car, and your day in SF with Jello!

12/20/2025

We are hanging out at Bat Show 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco tonight! Come see cool art, meet Winston Smith, hear Jello Biafra spin all your favorite Hino hits, and say hello to Dominic and Alex!

12/18/2025

Come celebrate the holiday season with Alternative Tentacles, Winston Smith, Studio Fallout, and 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco this Friday, December 19th

ATTENTION! Because 111 Minna Gallery has a full bar, this event is 21 and over.

For our under-21 friends, we will have a selection of the bats on display (and for sale) at Studio Fallout in North Beach after this pop-up. Thank you for understanding and please stay tuned for more information. 🦇💕

Here's all the info on the show...

San Francisco, CA — Studio Fallout and legendary punk label Alternative Tentacles return with The Bat Show 3.0, a holiday swarm of Winston Smith’s original “bat” icon alongside 45+ fresh artist re-interpretations. This year, the colony gathers at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown SF .

Join us December 19, 5–10pm for this one-night pop-up as we revisit one of punk’s most unmistakable symbols. Expect rare pieces from the Alternative Tentacles archives, brand-new bat mutations created just for the show, and a celebration of San Francisco’s fiercely independent, underground spirit.

Special Guest: DJ Jello Biafra! 💥

This is a pop-up event. All art sold off the walls!