THe Littlest Viking
Two piece prog/punk band from Whittier, CA.
THE LITTLEST VIKING IS BASICALLY the bastard musical lovechild of Don Caballero, Piglet, American Football, Braid, and Hot Snakes. Tambourines, ridiculous drum fills, wicked tapping, hoarse shouting, noise freakouts, salsa beats and the occasional Prince sample are a staple of any TLV live show.
Members:
Ruben Jessie Cortez: Guitars, crooning
Christopher Patrick Gregory: Drums, shouting
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2 brand new songs, limited to 300 copies, on black & grey swirl vinyl
45 RPM
Co-release with Bethlehem, PA's finest - Killer Tofu Records
side a
the beastie boys are the epitome of white mediocrity
side b
civil war lesbian realness
credits
released October 30, 2019
written, performed, and produced by the littlest viking
ruben jessie cortez - guitar, vocals
christopher patrick gregory - drums
david benitez - bass, synth, vocals
recorded and mixed by david benitez at the c&c music factory
mastered by jack shirley at the atomic garden
artwork by derek setzer
co-release with killer tofu records and fmlv records
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Vinyl ships 11/15, comes with a download code
The long awaited third album from The Littlest Viking. Twelve tracks of sweet riffage, ace drum licks, and fabulous crooning. Produced by the Littlest Viking and David Benitez.
Drums recorded at Singing Serpent in San Diego, CA by Ben Moore, everything else recorded at C&C Music Factory in Culver City, CA by David Benitez. Mastered by Jack Shirley at Atomic Garden, mixed by Chris Sanchez. Artwork by Meghan Boehman. Limited Edition, 330 copies on transparent gold vinyl.
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White people... am I right!?!
Straight people... am I right!?!
Feelings & Stuff
All our shows are secret shows
Congratulations on your light lunch
Baby boomers are the worst
Sweet Cajon dude!
Deathdrop for Jesus!
Sparkly girl gang
Kevin Sorbro (Doom metal realness)
It’s Charlotte Russe, motherfucker!!
Punchin’ butts & slappin’ sacks
A collection of early TLV recordings, rarities, and demos. Includes the Mafia EP, the TLV EP (Banan-knife EP), 1st CD-R Demo, and the Split with Here Between You Me. Digital Version comes with 3 bonus tracks: Westlake demos recorded pre-Labor & Lust.
Each red shelled cassette comes with a download code that includes the bonus tracks.
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1 Hits
2 The Long One
3 Bears Live Underground and Drink Juice
4 One Malt. Two Straws. (EP Version)
5 Not the Theme from Magnum P.I. (EP Version)
6 B.D. Wong, It's Time to Make an Executive Decision
7 Bob Golic '79 (Demo Version)
8 D.J. (Early Version)
9 L.T. Blues (Demo Version)
10 D.J. (Split Version)
11 Make Me a Mixtape
12 Dr. Patch Adams, You Saved My Life! (Bonus Track) [Westlake Demo]
13 J.J.V.4. (Bonus Track) [Westlake Demo]
14 L.T. Blues (Bonus Track) [Westlake Demo]
Our debut full length LP, lovingly entitled "Labor & Lust" 10 songs. 37 minutes, 38 seconds. Recorded at Infrasonic Studios and C+C Music Factory by Dave Benitez and Pete Lyman from June '08 -January '09.
Green and Orange Vinyl
1. Joe The Actor
2. One Malt, Two Straws
3. Robert Palmer Is Due For A Critical Re-Evaluation
4. Theme From Magnum P.I.
5. Lana Turner Blues
6. I'm Queer For James Iha
7. Dr. Patch Adams, You Saved My Life!
8. Jock Jams Vol. 4
9. The McRib Is Back
10. Bob Golic '79
Split EP release between The Littlest Viking and
Here Between You Me (chip tune / 8 bit band from Torrance, CA)
The Littlest Viking return with a brand new original track in their classic instrumental mathy twinkly format as well as a Promise Ring cover.
The 4 tracks on this Split EP are pressed onto one side of a 12” record to ensure the fidelity of the recordings. First edition of 500 copies on maroon (200), gray (200) and black vinyl (100).
Art and layout by Jeff Enzor
Mastered by Andrew Schubert at Ghostbot Studios.
Everything the Littlest Viking has put out that’s still in print. 3 LPs - including the brand new album, Feelings & Stuff, the self titled 2nd album, the split with Here Between You and Me, 1 cassette - Move Music Vol.3, and the brand new 7” single, The Beastie Boys are the epitome of white mediocrity b/w Civil War lesbian realness. WHAT A DEAL OMG.
The long-awaited second full-length from Los Angeles, CA's the Littlest Viking.
Physical copies packaged in 2-layer screenprinted, custom die-cut sleeves w/ a semi-transparent vellum insert.
Digital download included.
Recorded by Jay Pellici at Tiny Telephones Studios and David Benitez at C+C Music Factory. Mastered by Jack Shirley at the Atomic Garden.
also available on iTunes
The long awaited 2nd LP from prog/punk duo the Littlest Viking. MP3 format. Recorded by Jay Pellici at Tiny Telephones Studios and David Benitez at C+C Music Factory. Mastered by Jack Shirley at the Atomic Garden.
Twitter Sass
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Rishi from @signalhillmusic & Chris teaming up like Voltron https://t.co/ta30CrKtNf
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RT @belted_sweater: I wrote the new theme song for Boys, Booze and Blood, an awesome gay horror podcast. Check out the new episode!… https://t.co/ZVdsrsubeZ
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Here’s a our West Without A Word set from back in the day courtesy of @morganhendry, his YouTube channel has the fu… https://t.co/QEjUVLRMzU
Three full live shows, plus one 3EB cover. All proceeds will be donated to the LA Food Bank to help those impacted by COVID-19.
Avalon Bar - Costa Mesa, CA - 12/27/12
The Cocaine - LA, CA - 3/14/09
The Cellar Door - Visalia, CA - 2006ish
Remastered by David Benitez
Art by AJ Dungo
Guitar & Vocals: Ruben Jessie Cortez
Drums: Christopher Patrick Gregory
Bass on tracks 17-21: Gabe Melton
Bass & Vocals on Track 22: David Benitez
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