distributors

• http://www.moonrocket.co.nz/ moon rocket distro from new zealand distributes zines, comics, and music.
  
• http://www.starfiend.com starfiend distro is a not for profit distro from san fransisco, ca. they mainly distribute zines, but they also carry some music.
  
• http://www.geocities.com/XcatXscratchX catscratch distro is based in texas. they carry more noisy music, and some zines and things.
  
• http://www.geocities.com/heartXhand heart in hand is run by hayley from catscratch. this distro carries softer music, as well as hand-made items.
  
• http://unite.operationINDIY.com the operation INDIY Alliance is a network of people supporting the independent DIY scene and promoting independent projects like bands, labels, distros, and zines. it's a big online street team for everyone!

bands and labels

• http://www.blue-bomber.com this is brian lipson's label, which is currently based in montreal. excellent selection of music, zines and comics! i love this label almost as much as i love brian. look for the stop + rewind/ blue-bomber compilation possibly summer 2005.
  
• http://sardonicsounds.com/ my friends started this seattle label/production/zine/forum site. they are a true example of d.i.y. community building. they're wonderful people and they do a great job!
  
• http://warblerwarbler.com what can i say about warbler? they are fucking great! noisy and super inspring, and they make small animals go crazy!
  
• http://www.foxglovesfamily.com acoustic country duo from oakland/chicago. it's about best friends playing songs on the porch, i love them so much!
  
• http://www.dnp006.com doggpony records you guys. awesome awesome! nice people, amazing music, positive attitudes. they're also putting out the we quit/warbler split 7" october 2005.
  
• http://clapyourhandssayyeah.com clap your hands say yeah is the hot new nyc band. features members of clown down and made in canada! these kids have been working very hard, give them your undivided attention.
  
• http://www.clowndown.com clown down is a fantastic band from new england! they have several releases with the sea isle recording co., and members also play in made in canada.
  
• http://www.theseaisle.com the sea isle recording co. is the home of clown down and made in canada, along with some other really good bands.
  
• http://www.moldmusic.com mold is my friend sondre's band from norway. they are seriously very very good, so check out their website and listen to some tunes! their new album hello foreign country is finally out and it's amazing!
  
• http://greydayproductions.com/ this is lauren newman's new label, she goes by LKN now and is blowing minds all across the nation. our friend todd runs this label, he helped me record half of my album. take a look!

other stuff

• http://www.cakeinachair.com hand-made bags, pillows, and scarves. this site also features paintings by sara jones!
  
• http://www.btg-pdx.com this is ben grossman's design headquarters. he makes amazing shirts and websites. maybe he can make you some. you should check it out...
  
• http://www.iprc.org the independent publishing resource center is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping printmakers, zine makers, artists and anyone else make their self-publishing dreams come true.
  
• http://www.angelfire.com/folk/core if you live near pensacola, fl here is a website that lists all kinds of shows and events. check it out and make sure you're in attendance!
  
• http://www.cravedog.com/ this is where i got my cds done. they are portland based and extremely kind and helpful. and affordable!