Asaurus is now over as a label. It sounds like it will return as some type of music blog/webzine. The label’s last release is fittingly by The Mathletes. The Mathletes are an impossible to pigeonhole lofi rock band that claims to be the best cover band in Texas, on an unrelated note the lead singer is a reluctant expert on Marmaduke comics. Think Velvet Underground meets Daniel Johnston.
I always thought music blogs were put on this earth to support ventures like Asuarus. True indie labels that don’t hire Fanatic, AAM or Force Field to create a false buzz on undeserving bands. But seeing the lack of posts about Asaurus over the last 4 years has led me to re-evaluate what the bulk of music blogs do and where their allegiances lie (ie $$$, tickets, tshirts, box sets).
The 100 disc run of #$@% You and Your Cool is sold out but maybe you can convince Mathew to burn a few more here.
P.S. I know I’m a little biased but Swedesplease has a great post of Swedish bands doing covers fromt he 80’s here.