Captive Ring


Reviews


Aldertone (2005)


Aldertone
Rewarding experimental rock on self-titled debut album from Aldertone, the drum and bass solo project of Russ Aldertone, the bassist with New York hardcore trio the Wobblies


Gallus Mag (2003)


Share A Little Medication
Haunting, surprisingly tender new CD from Gallus Mag, the side project of Mike Griffim, the frontman with New York punk trio the Wobblies



Wick Effect (2003)
Wick Effect - Quit

Quit
Abrasive and experimental jazz-punk on debut album from New York trio the Wick Effect, which features Mike Griffin and Michael Hoffman who are also members of the Wobblies


Wobblies (2004)
Wobblies - How It May Be Lawful And Fitting...

How It May Be Lawful And Fitting...
Impressive, but challenging third album from New York-based hardcoretrio, the Wobblies, which finds them pushing towards a slightly more softer-edged direction



Profiles

Interview with Mike Griffin and Brett Ackerman (2003)

Miscellaneous - Interview with Mike Griffin and Brett Ackerman

Formed out of two other New York labels, Captive Ring is a promising new punk label and cooperative that hopes to put out several new releases this year. John Clarkson speaks to co-owners, Mike Griffin and Brett Ackerman, about their plans for it