Since 1994, Bloodshot Records has championed the music that lurks between genres. We've always been drawn to the good stuff nestled in the dark, nebulous cracks where punk, country, soul, pop, bluegrass, blues and rock mix and mingle and mutate. We like artists who work over American roots forms with chains and velvet gloves with little regard for formality or protocol, who arent' afraid to molest and caress these forms to take music into uncharted and exciting waters. They don't listen to the taste-makers or trend-watchers---hell, most of the time they don't even listen to us.

What we all share is a punk/DIY ethic of expression; we all appreciate that music is only innovative and interesting when you're willing to take chances with it, to follow your instincts. By not bothering with stylistic straight jackets, we haven't made it too easy for anyone to get a solid grasp on what we do or what to call it---sometimes we don't even know, but that's what makes running this asylum so much fun.

Annual Bloodshot Records Blowout Holiday Sale!

posted December 4th at 4:59pm

At least one release from EVERY Bloodshot artist is on sale right now, through the end of the year. Free gifts too, for all orders over thirty bucks. Give the gift that keeps on giving, and treat yourself too! Best prices of the year, once a year only. Most orders ship the same day, and first-class USPS postage is INCLUDED for orders shipped in the U.S. (UPS ground and over night options available for an additional cost, and foreign orders incur additional shipping charges).

Select one of these free gifts, based on your order total:

For orders totaling $30.00 or more, you'll receive a limited Bloodshot sampler CD, featuring 22 tracks from 22 of your Bloodshot faves.

For orders totaling $65.00 or more, in addition to receiving the sampler CD, you can choose between a Bloodshot coffee mug or a white Bloodshot logo t-shirt (please visit our merchandise page for complete descriptions). Please specify which item you'd like, and the size preferred if selecting the t-shirt, in the "special instructions" section when placing your order.

For orders totaling $100 or more, you get both of the above gifts (the sampler, and your choice of either the Bloodshot coffee mug or t-shirt) AND your choice of any Bloodshot CD (this excludes double CDs, DVDs, and all non-Bloodshot titles). Again, please specify in the "special instructions" section when placing your order which items you'd like, either the mug or the shirt, AND which free single Bloodshot CD you'd like!

This sale runs through the end of the year.

Check out all of these great titles on sale!

Ryan Adams Heartbreaker

Various Artists Making Singles, Drinking Doubles

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