Submit To Winston Smith’s Bat Logo Art Show!
45TH ANNIVERSARY WINSTON SMITH BAT SHOW
We are calling for our artist friends to submit their own version of the bat to be on display for the exhibition – and that means YOU!
There are very few restrictions; we are open to any interpretation and any medium, as long as it is inspired by the original logo. We just ask that it be no bigger than 12”x12”. If you have a vision for your piece that is larger than 12”x12” please let us know and we’ll make a plan.
This is a pop-up and we will be selling right off the walls. Please let us know if you’d like us to hang on to your piece after December 7th. The Studio Fallout shop is open Thursdays – Sundays, so we can rotate your bat in for viewing and selling if you’d like. It will be packaged up and stored safely when not on display.
Please let us know by Friday, November 8th the size, medium, format and price of your piece (more about pricing later). We will need all art in-house and ready to hang by Friday, November 29.
- Framed or on a panel ready to hang
- Unframed but a standard format. If you plan to submit your work unframed, please shoot for a standard frame size. 12×12 is ideal! But 8”x10” or 8 ½” x 11” work too.
- Digital – if you plan to make something digitally, you can email, WeTransfer or Google us and we’ll print it out and frame it. Please let me know if there’s a best size and paper selection. We’ll just need a little extra lead time to print and frame – so please let us know by November 8th if this is your plan
Important information. Please email the following information by November 8th:
- Artist Name
- Title and Date
- Size and Medium
- Format – 1) framed/on panel ready to hang; 2) unframed standard format; 3) digital 4) other
- Price – please send the retail price. The gallery will take 30%, so please mark it up accordingly. NOTE: If you are sending art digitally, we can discuss putting it on some merchandise if we can get it in early enough.
Email all submissions to: info@studiofallout.com
We are super excited to see what you come up with!
LIMITED EDITON
“GOLDEN IDOL” SKATEBOARD
Signed by Winston Smith!
The “Idol” image, dating back to 1977, gained notoriety as the provocative record cover for Dead Kennedys, “In God We Trust, Inc”, and its ‘Cross of Dollars’ image is hailed as a significant contribution to punk history.Sanctioned by Winston Smith and produced by his company, Studio Fallout, this board is available exclusively at Alternative Tentacles. Secure your pre-order now!
We’ll ship out after signing in Mid December
(Looking for them to arrive the Second week of December and we will keep all updated on shipping for the holidays)
We cannot guarantee at this time these will arrive in time for the holidays.
45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
Design by John Yates of Alternative Tentacles and Stealworks Fame!
Take a look at the new 45th Anniversary Collection now!
JELLO BIAFRA & THE GUANTANAMO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & THE NOVEMBER 3 SPLIT 7″
Alternative Tentacles Records is thrilled to announce the first-ever vinyl release of two long-awaited tracks, previously available only in digital format. This highly anticipated split 7″ features Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine and The November 3, with two explosive songs: “Blunder Blubber” and “IFAR.”
“Blunder Blubber,” originally released as a digital single to mark Rush Limbaugh’s passing was recorded during the TEA PARTY REVENGE PORN recording sessions, highlights everything iconic about Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine. The song critiques the rise of right-wing extremism, tracing its roots back to Rush Limbaugh’s influence and the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine under President Reagan in 1987—a policy change that allowed one-sided political commentary on public airwaves. Biafra argues that this set the stage for the toxic media landscape, fueling figures like Limbaugh and the current wave of “MAGA” rhetoric.
Reflecting on the political climate, Biafra notes, “I wrote [the song] back when Clinton was president, seeing the writing on the wall. I was hoping never to use it, but we had no choice but to update and perform it now.”
On the flip side, The November 3 delivers “IFAR,” a fiery debut track that first dropped during the 2020 Republican National Convention. Blending punk rock energy with raw political outrage, lead vocalist Billie O’ Rights unleashes a bold, biting rant, backed by Tom Pain’s searing guitars. Pat Triotte and Justice Ferralladd their creative touches to this electrifying anthem, capturing the chaotic spirit of the times.
The lead track, “IFAR,” is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek commentary on partisan divides, clocking in at just two minutes of catchy, irreverent fun. Interestingly, the song was reportedly conceived during a mundane moment: Pat Triotte was baking blueberry muffins one Saturday afternoon when the idea hit, and within hours, the track was recorded— and the muffins were supposedly amazing.
Despite the humorous and often provocative tone of both songs, the core message of this release is clear: a call to action to vote. With this limited 7″ vinyl, Alternative Tentacles Records urges everyone to make their voices heard in the 2024 election and beyond!
Don’t forget to VOTE!
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THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR PANIC ATTACK VOL. 1
The Soundtrack To You Panic Attack Vol. 1 the 19 track sampler that originally came out in 2023 is now available as a digital download both on our website and on our bandcamp for only $5!
A mix of the latest wave of Alternative Tentacles artists with some classics to teach the children with! Featuring tracks by ArnoCorps, DFMK, Pansy Division, Nomeansno, Jello Biafra & The Melvins, The Darts, Itchy-O, Spindrift, LARD, Tsunami Bomb, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Kultur Shock, Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine, Dead Ending, Jello Biafra & Mojo Nixon, Legendary Shack Shakers, Jello Biafra & D.O.A., and Disaster Strikes! There is something for everyone here!
HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVES
Just in time for our most beloved season, we’ve introduced an entire range of Halloween-exclusive designs, accessible only for a limited period! We’re delighted to bring back artist Chris Shearer’s iconic Bat Jack O’ Lantern design, alongside a fresh design from the legendary John Yates (stealworks.com). This design showcases a classic orange Bat Logo and bears the tagline, “The Cult You Can Trust Since 1979”.
Discover all these in the Halloween Exclusive section of our online store!
OUT NOW
With a total of 19 tracks, the re-issue includes the original album along with 2 studio out-takes and the full Greencarton demos.
Unreleased track Help Me Up appears here for the first time ever!
More details here!