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hi! we know there's been some excitement over EXPANSION potentially releasing on may 1st. just here to clarify that that date is unfortunately a product of bandcamp limiting how far in advance you can publish a pre-order. the album is definitely not coming out in may.

the good news is, we can tell you which month it is coming out in: august*!

we've updated the description for the album on bandcamp. the visible release date still says july—again, that's just the limit at work. it's coming out in august. we're in the production home stretch now, and so, so excited to share everything in a few months. in august. thank you for your patience, and all the love on Shark Hunter, sense of self, and a2d so far—we'll see ya soon! (in august)

love,

the garages

(*pending something awful and unexpected preventing this)

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Fourth Strike Feb-Mar-April Roundup!

Long time no see--we missed you! Here are all the cool things we've been up to in the transition to spring:

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Remember that Valentine's Day single we mentioned last time? Well, it's out now via Cardboard Chords ( @bertiefromseattle ) on all your favorite streaming services.

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2. Resni released a trailer and steam page for their new upcoming game! "Mythic Mire is an RPG with a horror aesthetic and dark surreal vibes. Turn-based battles and light environmental puzzling await."

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3. Everywhere But Here (band) is now on BlueSky (social media website). Give them a follow, and... keep your eyes peeled? 👀

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4. It's been a big few months for music over here, including this new track from crimesididntcommit, out now on spotify:

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5. and a feature by our very own Raccoon Fink on the Cranked to 11: Ampwall Community Mixtape:

If you've heard the garages' Tribute Act 3, you might also recognize his industrial version of "Stars of Tomorrow," now up on streaming under the Raccoon Fink banner:

Or, for Putrid Shark fans, there's "Upon the Unlikely Discovery of a Ghost, Do Not Panic (Immediately)" + an intriguing bonus track called "Just the Screams, Please." wonder what's inside

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6. and new Julien band Stolen Velour has a debut single hot off the press!!!!!!

You can follow the band on instagram @ stolenvelouratl

They'll be playing a show in town next month! Here's the poster; you can reach out to the account for more details :)

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8. While not technically new music, we realized what a travesty it'd be if we didn't tell you about azure's gorgeous, otherworldly, synth-drenched album From the fires:

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9. Gabi ( @girlballz ) is fundraising for a new car! Fae're pretty far from its goal; anything helps:

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Fourth Strike Feb-Mar-April Roundup!

Long time no see--we missed you! Here are all the cool things we've been up to in the transition to spring:

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Remember that Valentine's Day single we mentioned last time? Well, it's out now via Cardboard Chords ( @bertiefromseattle ) on all your favorite streaming services.

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2. Resni released a trailer and steam page for their new upcoming game! "Mythic Mire is an RPG with a horror aesthetic and dark surreal vibes. Turn-based battles and light environmental puzzling await."

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3. Everywhere But Here (band) is now on BlueSky (social media website). Give them a follow, and... keep your eyes peeled? 👀

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4. It's been a big few months for music over here, including this new track from crimesididntcommit, out now on spotify:

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5. and a feature by our very own Raccoon Fink on the Cranked to 11: Ampwall Community Mixtape:

If you've heard the garages' Tribute Act 3, you might also recognize his industrial version of "Stars of Tomorrow," now up on streaming under the Raccoon Fink banner:

Or, for Putrid Shark fans, there's "Upon the Unlikely Discovery of a Ghost, Do Not Panic (Immediately)" + an intriguing bonus track called "Just the Screams, Please." wonder what's inside

--

6. and new Julien band Stolen Velour has a debut single hot off the press!!!!!!

You can follow the band on instagram @ stolenvelouratl

They'll be playing a show in town next month! Here's the poster; you can reach out to the account for more details :)

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8. While not technically new music, we realized what a travesty it'd be if we didn't tell you about azure's gorgeous, otherworldly, synth-drenched album From the fires:

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9. Gabi ( @girlballz ) is fundraising for a new car! Fae're pretty far from its goal; anything helps:

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gabi is a disabled musician from washington state who i know through the garages, a music group. while the garages as a band was able to fully function online, not all bands and groups can, and very few concert venues would even be willing to try. this means transportation is an issue.

due to [gestures vaguely at the state of the us government right now], gabi's attempts to get on social security disability have been, in faer own words, "lit ablaze," and getting on disability is already a very long and demeaning bureaucratic process.

in order to continue making what meager amounts of money fae can, fae needs a car to be able to travel to gigs, band practices, and actually get to Go Outside. without social security, fae's unable to afford one on faer own. gabi is asking for $4500 total to afford a reliable car that is economical on gas.

if you've ever enjoyed the garages' music, please consider donating and/or sharing this post!

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a ring of flowers where you stood when it happened, a scrap of cloth with your name, bloody and tattered

finally got results i liked from this print. go listen to the garages, and rest in violence megan ito

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is there going to be a listening party for expansion?

Most likely yes! Update: The official word is now definitely. We're still finishing up the album, so we don't yet know what shape that'll take or exactly when it'll happen.

We'll definitely announce any/all release events in advance, so as long as you're following us somewhere you shouldn't miss it!

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This month's roundup is a little late due to the watg release, but here's some other bands by various garages!

You can find a link to the original google doc list here (not sure how often we'll update it, but hey, better than a static image).

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(streaming on all platforms; links are just spotify)

Shark Hunter / I'm Starting To Lose My Sense of Self

streaming now.

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Shark Hunter / I'm Starting To Lose My Sense of Self

streaming now.

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Shark Hunter and I'm Starting To Lose My Sense Of Self are going up on streaming next week as a double single! Pre-save now <3

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Fourth Strike Dec-Jan-Feb Roundup!

(It's Bandcamp Friday. 100% of today's proceeds go towards California wildfire relief)

Hey everyone! It's 2025 now, and while January was tied up with prepping and releasing we've been the garages, it's February now, which means: Roundup time!

Our first roundup of 2025 is absolutely FILLED with new music, podcast appearances, and disintegrating perceptions of the self, brought to you with love from Fourth Strike. Also, cool shirts.

Let's jump into it:

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The Garages released another EXPANSION single! "I'm Starting to Lose My Sense of Self," by @rosieeeeeeeee is out now on Bandcamp.

It'll be up on Spotify as a double single with Shark Hunter soon, so keep your eyes peeled and your ears primed! And pre-order the album if you haven't yet :)

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2. Two years ago, Skates wrote an indie horror game about women's rowing team. Now, in the wake of increasingly hostile sentiment and policy against trans folks, especially trans women (including a new American executive order ban on trans women in sports), they're giving 100% of game proceeds from this month to Athlete Ally and Callen-Lorde.

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3. Resni released a whopping 62-track soundtrack for their game, Stardust Demon. Let me say that again: 62. Tracks.

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4. @girltentacles and friends made a Christmas song! It came out on Christmas; we're just late to the party. Don't waste any more time not listening to it!

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5. New @girlballz music! Demos, covers, and new originals, oh my!

Fae're also doing February Album Writing Month, where it's challenged to write 14 songs in 28 days. You can follow along with faer progress here:

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6. Bertie's new band, Cardboard Chords, released two singles in the last three months, with another one set to drop on Valentine's Day. Pre-orders open now!

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7. If you missed them last time around, Yuppie Supper ( @thwackamabob ) shirts are back! They'll stay up until sizes run out... or a new EP releases 👀

The band's also migrated to BlueSky--you can catch up with them here!

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8. Sister Sickness released its new single "Break My Bones" on SoundCloud! Check it out here:

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9. @clemkesh is doing a guest run on the podcast Quest Friends! as the singing voice of player character Sparky! Her first appearance is on Episode 46: "Swanshine!"

There're also extended versions of the songs released as separate cuts--you can find those over on the Quest Friends! website:

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10. Louisa also wrote, co-sang, and produced a duet for this year's Secret Samol, a Friends at the Table annual fanart exchange:

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10. @robnotes's part of a 48 hour charity stream for Children on the Edge! They're managing the stream today--at the top of the hour, actually-- and they'll be hosting the feed on Sunday, Feb 9th from 10am - 3pm GMT. Come say hi!

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Fourth Strike Dec-Jan-Feb Roundup!

(It's Bandcamp Friday. 100% of today's proceeds go towards California wildfire relief)

Hey everyone! It's 2025 now, and while January was tied up with prepping and releasing we've been the garages, it's February now, which means: Roundup time!

Our first roundup of 2025 is absolutely FILLED with new music, podcast appearances, and disintegrating perceptions of the self, brought to you with love from Fourth Strike. Also, cool shirts.

Let's jump into it:

--

The Garages released another EXPANSION single! "I'm Starting to Lose My Sense of Self," by @rosieeeeeeeee is out now on Bandcamp.

It'll be up on Spotify as a double single with Shark Hunter soon, so keep your eyes peeled and your ears primed! And pre-order the album if you haven't yet :)

--

2. Two years ago, Skates wrote an indie horror game about women's rowing team. Now, in the wake of increasingly hostile sentiment and policy against trans folks, especially trans women (including a new American executive order ban on trans women in sports), they're giving 100% of game proceeds from this month to Athlete Ally and Callen-Lorde.

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3. Resni released a whopping 62-track soundtrack for their game, Stardust Demon. Let me say that again: 62. Tracks.

--

4. @girltentacles and friends made a Christmas song! It came out on Christmas; we're just late to the party. Don't waste any more time not listening to it!

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5. New @girlballz music! Demos, covers, and new originals, oh my!

Fae're also doing February Album Writing Month, where it's challenged to write 14 songs in 28 days. You can follow along with faer progress here:

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6. Bertie's new band, Cardboard Chords, released two singles in the last three months, with another one set to drop on Valentine's Day. Pre-orders open now!

--

7. If you missed them last time around, Yuppie Supper ( @thwackamabob ) shirts are back! They'll stay up until sizes run out... or a new EP releases 👀

The band's also migrated to BlueSky--you can catch up with them here!

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8. Sister Sickness released its new single "Break My Bones" on SoundCloud! Check it out here:

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9. @clemkesh is doing a guest run on the podcast Quest Friends! as the singing voice of player character Sparky! Her first appearance is on Episode 46: "Swanshine!"

There're also extended versions of the songs released as separate cuts--you can find those over on the Quest Friends! website:

--

10. Louisa also wrote, co-sang, and produced a duet for this year's Secret Samol, a Friends at the Table annual fanart exchange:

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10. @robnotes's part of a 48 hour charity stream for Children on the Edge! They're managing the stream today--at the top of the hour, actually-- and they'll be hosting the feed on Sunday, Feb 9th from 10am - 3pm GMT. Come say hi!

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New Single Out Now - "I'm Starting To Lose My Sense Of Self"

The Garages have a NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY from the upcoming album, EXPANSION. You can listen to the absolutely beautiful "I'm Starting To Lose My Sense Of Self" right now on our bandcamp. It will also be out on streaming very soon along with the last single from this album, Shark Hunter (as a double single just for maximum tonal whiplash). If you enjoyed "Spring", the opening track from our latest album, We've Been The Garages, this is from the same incredible songwriter, Juniper-Rose Drown, and it's really special. This album is years in the making and we cannot wait for you to experience the whole thing. Today is bandcamp friday and this time bandcamp will be donating its cut to musicares.org to help support those affected by the recent California wildfires, so please consider pre-ordering the album today!

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This month's roundup is a little late due to the watg release, but here's some other bands by various garages!

You can find a link to the original google doc list here (not sure how often we'll update it, but hey, better than a static image).