Alternative Tentacles Records
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Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label established in 1979 in San Francisco, California. Yes this is us.
As we roll into the holiday season, we are very excited to reveal this year's exclusive Patreon shirt design. Designed by the legendary John Yates (steelworks.com) the latest "Cult You Can Trust" is amazing and only available to members of our Patreon (hint hint). www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
As we roll into the holiday season, we are very excited to reveal this year's exclusive Patreon shirt design. Designed by the legendary John Yates (steelworks.com) the latest "Cult You Can Trust" is amazing and only available to members of our Patreon (hint hint). www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Due to popular demand, DFMK have translated the lyrics to their incredible album, "Playa Nuclear" and our very own Art legend, John Yates redesigned the insert so now you can follow along!
Download the new insert for free: delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/5a1dda1ae4...
Download the new insert for free: delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/5a1dda1ae4...
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Due to popular demand, DFMK have translated the lyrics to their incredible album, "Playa Nuclear" and our very own Art legend, John Yates redesigned the insert so now you can follow along!
Download the new insert for free: delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/5a1dda1ae4...
Download the new insert for free: delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/5a1dda1ae4...
The Black Friday Sale may be over but you can still get the same discount with any of our limited Holiday bundles! 30% off AND you get the most exclusive limited color vinyl versions!
See all the available Holiday deals at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
See all the available Holiday deals at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Black Friday Sale may be over but you can still get the same discount with any of our limited Holiday bundles! 30% off AND you get the most exclusive limited color vinyl versions!
See all the available Holiday deals at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
See all the available Holiday deals at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
In a shocking twist of destiny, the Alternative Tentacles Black Friday Sale has been happening all week… but today is ACTUALLY Black Friday, so legally we’re allowed to scream louder about it.
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Consume responsibly. Or don’t. This lasts until Sunday night!
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Consume responsibly. Or don’t. This lasts until Sunday night!
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In a shocking twist of destiny, the Alternative Tentacles Black Friday Sale has been happening all week… but today is ACTUALLY Black Friday, so legally we’re allowed to scream louder about it.
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Consume responsibly. Or don’t. This lasts until Sunday night!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Consume responsibly. Or don’t. This lasts until Sunday night!
Did you know that Alternative Tentacles Records has a Patreon? Join for as little as $3 a month and receive exclusive content, free merch, free records, and 40% off during our Black Friday Sale this week.
Support the underground. Save money.
Find out more: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Support the underground. Save money.
Find out more: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you know that Alternative Tentacles Records has a Patreon? Join for as little as $3 a month and receive exclusive content, free merch, free records, and 40% off during our Black Friday Sale this week.
Support the underground. Save money.
Find out more: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Support the underground. Save money.
Find out more: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Coming soon! We are beyond excited for what looks like to be the best Bat Show yet!! This year's show will be 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco and the opening night celebration will be on December 19th!
See you there!
For more info head over to www.studiofallout.com
See you there!
For more info head over to www.studiofallout.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Coming soon! We are beyond excited for what looks like to be the best Bat Show yet!! This year's show will be 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco and the opening night celebration will be on December 19th!
See you there!
For more info head over to www.studiofallout.com
See you there!
For more info head over to www.studiofallout.com
Attention, carbon-based lifeforms: Enjoy 30% off LPs, 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs!
Proceed to alternativetentacles.com before capitalism collapses or we regain our principles.
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Find out more about the Patreon here:
www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Proceed to alternativetentacles.com before capitalism collapses or we regain our principles.
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Find out more about the Patreon here:
www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Attention, carbon-based lifeforms: Enjoy 30% off LPs, 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs!
Proceed to alternativetentacles.com before capitalism collapses or we regain our principles.
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Find out more about the Patreon here:
www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Proceed to alternativetentacles.com before capitalism collapses or we regain our principles.
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Find out more about the Patreon here:
www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
Not only do we have a massive sale, we have some bundles that give massive discount for a bunch of amazing records!
To find out more, head over to alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
To find out more, head over to alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Not only do we have a massive sale, we have some bundles that give massive discount for a bunch of amazing records!
To find out more, head over to alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
To find out more, head over to alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
The Alternative Tentacles Black Friday Sale 2025 is live and will last all week long,
Now until Sunday, November 30th at midnight, enjoy 30% off 12", 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs. Patreon members get 40%!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Now until Sunday, November 30th at midnight, enjoy 30% off 12", 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs. Patreon members get 40%!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Alternative Tentacles Black Friday Sale 2025 is live and will last all week long,
Now until Sunday, November 30th at midnight, enjoy 30% off 12", 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs. Patreon members get 40%!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Now until Sunday, November 30th at midnight, enjoy 30% off 12", 7", CDs, cassettes, and DVDs. Patreon members get 40%!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
The era of Moms With Bangs has begun...
With their new 7" “Do What’s Delicious”, Moms With Bangs has crafted the perfect Alternative Tentacles debut: loud, unforgettable, and absolute unpredictable chaos. Get yours: alternativetentacles.com/products/do-...
With their new 7" “Do What’s Delicious”, Moms With Bangs has crafted the perfect Alternative Tentacles debut: loud, unforgettable, and absolute unpredictable chaos. Get yours: alternativetentacles.com/products/do-...
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The era of Moms With Bangs has begun...
With their new 7" “Do What’s Delicious”, Moms With Bangs has crafted the perfect Alternative Tentacles debut: loud, unforgettable, and absolute unpredictable chaos. Get yours: alternativetentacles.com/products/do-...
With their new 7" “Do What’s Delicious”, Moms With Bangs has crafted the perfect Alternative Tentacles debut: loud, unforgettable, and absolute unpredictable chaos. Get yours: alternativetentacles.com/products/do-...
Heard any new music lately?
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#alternativetentacles #newmusic #newbands
Find all this and more at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
#alternativetentacles #newmusic #newbands
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Heard any new music lately?
Find all this and more at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
#alternativetentacles #newmusic #newbands
Find all this and more at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
#alternativetentacles #newmusic #newbands
What better way to morn capitalism's unsatisfactory and inadequate band-aid for our souls as we all scramble to survive, then with our Black on Black Winston Smith Bat Logo T-shirt and Long Sleeve.
You can find them both in our online store: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
You can find them both in our online store: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What better way to morn capitalism's unsatisfactory and inadequate band-aid for our souls as we all scramble to survive, then with our Black on Black Winston Smith Bat Logo T-shirt and Long Sleeve.
You can find them both in our online store: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
You can find them both in our online store: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
The Darts are in tour in Europe RIGHT NOW! Do NOT miss this!
TICKETS AND INFO: www.thedartsus.com
Art by @mrrevenge
Poster design by @blackviiolet
#thedartsus #nightmarequeenstour2025
TICKETS AND INFO: www.thedartsus.com
Art by @mrrevenge
Poster design by @blackviiolet
#thedartsus #nightmarequeenstour2025
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Darts are in tour in Europe RIGHT NOW! Do NOT miss this!
TICKETS AND INFO: www.thedartsus.com
Art by @mrrevenge
Poster design by @blackviiolet
#thedartsus #nightmarequeenstour2025
TICKETS AND INFO: www.thedartsus.com
Art by @mrrevenge
Poster design by @blackviiolet
#thedartsus #nightmarequeenstour2025
It's official... Moms With Bangs have arrived!
Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally out now!
Available EVERYWHERE but you can order it right now from alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally out now!
Available EVERYWHERE but you can order it right now from alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's official... Moms With Bangs have arrived!
Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally out now!
Available EVERYWHERE but you can order it right now from alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally out now!
Available EVERYWHERE but you can order it right now from alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Rejoice! No Means No "Sex Mad" is now available for pre-order at alternativetentacles.com!
Out of print for almost 25 years!!! Originally released 1986! Now available for pre-order!
Pre-order now in wide-release black vinyl: alternativetentacles.com/products/sex...
Out of print for almost 25 years!!! Originally released 1986! Now available for pre-order!
Pre-order now in wide-release black vinyl: alternativetentacles.com/products/sex...
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Rejoice! No Means No "Sex Mad" is now available for pre-order at alternativetentacles.com!
Out of print for almost 25 years!!! Originally released 1986! Now available for pre-order!
Pre-order now in wide-release black vinyl: alternativetentacles.com/products/sex...
Out of print for almost 25 years!!! Originally released 1986! Now available for pre-order!
Pre-order now in wide-release black vinyl: alternativetentacles.com/products/sex...
This Friday, November 14th Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally going to be out everywhere! Have you picked up your copy?
Pre-order your copy now at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
photos by Niki Pretti Photography
Pre-order your copy now at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
photos by Niki Pretti Photography
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This Friday, November 14th Moms With Bangs brand new 7" and Alternative Tentacles Records debut, “Do What’s Delicious” is finally going to be out everywhere! Have you picked up your copy?
Pre-order your copy now at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
photos by Niki Pretti Photography
Pre-order your copy now at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
photos by Niki Pretti Photography
During Alternative Tentacles Records General Manager Freya Yamamoto's visit at Smash Plastic Record Pressing, she was able to film them working on Nomeansno "Sex Mad"! This one being the Exclusive Indie Record Store Edition that will ONLY be available if you order at your local record store!
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
During Alternative Tentacles Records General Manager Freya Yamamoto's visit at Smash Plastic Record Pressing, she was able to film them working on Nomeansno "Sex Mad"! This one being the Exclusive Indie Record Store Edition that will ONLY be available if you order at your local record store!
We have opened up advanced pre-orders for the limited Patreon/Artist Edition of the legendary NOMEANSNO album, "Sex Mad"! Out of print for 25 years! One of NOMEANSNO's absolute best releases is now exclusively available for pre-order to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We have opened up advanced pre-orders for the limited Patreon/Artist Edition of the legendary NOMEANSNO album, "Sex Mad"! Out of print for 25 years! One of NOMEANSNO's absolute best releases is now exclusively available for pre-order to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AlternativeT...
For over 30 years, No Means No redefined post-modern hardcore... intelligent, intense, and completely their own. Now we’re proud to present a brand new REMASTERED reissue of the Dad/Revenge 7"!
Get your copy now: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Get your copy now: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
November 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
For over 30 years, No Means No redefined post-modern hardcore... intelligent, intense, and completely their own. Now we’re proud to present a brand new REMASTERED reissue of the Dad/Revenge 7"!
Get your copy now: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Get your copy now: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
GM Freya Yamamoto stopped by Smashed Plastic Record Pressing this week to pick up the new test pressing for Lard’s "The Last Temptation of Reid"!
It’s finally on its way to Jello Biafra for approval after a long and bumpy journey of delays, remastering, and re-pressing. More production updates soon!
It’s finally on its way to Jello Biafra for approval after a long and bumpy journey of delays, remastering, and re-pressing. More production updates soon!
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
GM Freya Yamamoto stopped by Smashed Plastic Record Pressing this week to pick up the new test pressing for Lard’s "The Last Temptation of Reid"!
It’s finally on its way to Jello Biafra for approval after a long and bumpy journey of delays, remastering, and re-pressing. More production updates soon!
It’s finally on its way to Jello Biafra for approval after a long and bumpy journey of delays, remastering, and re-pressing. More production updates soon!
Now added to the Saints shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco tonight and tomorrow night - me! My first dj sets since 2020 at GAMH tonight and tomorrow for 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 '𝟽𝟹-'𝟽𝟾 !!! 🔥⚡
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Tomorrow:
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November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Now added to the Saints shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco tonight and tomorrow night - me! My first dj sets since 2020 at GAMH tonight and tomorrow for 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 '𝟽𝟹-'𝟽𝟾 !!! 🔥⚡
Tonight:
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Did you know Death Hymn Number 9 has returned from the swampy grave?
Their AT debut 3rd Degree Moon Burns is a pure rock & roll exorcism.
alternativetentacles.com/products/v45...
If you’re in SoCal, see them 11/29 at Alex’s Bar (Long Beach) with Messer Chups. You won’t be sorry... but you might die.
Their AT debut 3rd Degree Moon Burns is a pure rock & roll exorcism.
alternativetentacles.com/products/v45...
If you’re in SoCal, see them 11/29 at Alex’s Bar (Long Beach) with Messer Chups. You won’t be sorry... but you might die.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Did you know Death Hymn Number 9 has returned from the swampy grave?
Their AT debut 3rd Degree Moon Burns is a pure rock & roll exorcism.
alternativetentacles.com/products/v45...
If you’re in SoCal, see them 11/29 at Alex’s Bar (Long Beach) with Messer Chups. You won’t be sorry... but you might die.
Their AT debut 3rd Degree Moon Burns is a pure rock & roll exorcism.
alternativetentacles.com/products/v45...
If you’re in SoCal, see them 11/29 at Alex’s Bar (Long Beach) with Messer Chups. You won’t be sorry... but you might die.
alternativetentacles.com Holiday Shipping Deadlines!
Domestic Standard Shipping: December 11
International Standard Shipping: November 26
Domestic Express Shipping: December 16th
International Express Shipping: December 14th
Order before these dates for the best chance to get your order in time!
Domestic Standard Shipping: December 11
International Standard Shipping: November 26
Domestic Express Shipping: December 16th
International Express Shipping: December 14th
Order before these dates for the best chance to get your order in time!
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
alternativetentacles.com Holiday Shipping Deadlines!
Domestic Standard Shipping: December 11
International Standard Shipping: November 26
Domestic Express Shipping: December 16th
International Express Shipping: December 14th
Order before these dates for the best chance to get your order in time!
Domestic Standard Shipping: December 11
International Standard Shipping: November 26
Domestic Express Shipping: December 16th
International Express Shipping: December 14th
Order before these dates for the best chance to get your order in time!
Happy Halloween, fiends! For our final fright of the season, we’ve conjured up Holiday Season Bundles! Many include super limited Patreon editions, but beware… once the season ends, they vanish forever!
Get yourself an instant collection: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Get yourself an instant collection: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Happy Halloween, fiends! For our final fright of the season, we’ve conjured up Holiday Season Bundles! Many include super limited Patreon editions, but beware… once the season ends, they vanish forever!
Get yourself an instant collection: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
Get yourself an instant collection: alternativetentacles.com/collections/...
GREETINGS, you lurid lovers of lunacy! Tell me… do you like posters?
The kind that crawl from the walls and whisper sweet, subversive nothings in the dark of night? Then creep on over to AlternativeTentacles.com, for a gallery of gruesome graphics!
Get them while you can, kiddies… heh heh heh!
The kind that crawl from the walls and whisper sweet, subversive nothings in the dark of night? Then creep on over to AlternativeTentacles.com, for a gallery of gruesome graphics!
Get them while you can, kiddies… heh heh heh!
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
GREETINGS, you lurid lovers of lunacy! Tell me… do you like posters?
The kind that crawl from the walls and whisper sweet, subversive nothings in the dark of night? Then creep on over to AlternativeTentacles.com, for a gallery of gruesome graphics!
Get them while you can, kiddies… heh heh heh!
The kind that crawl from the walls and whisper sweet, subversive nothings in the dark of night? Then creep on over to AlternativeTentacles.com, for a gallery of gruesome graphics!
Get them while you can, kiddies… heh heh heh!