Volume 3 of S.W. Lauden's essential Guitar Pop Journal features some of today's best music writers and the most talented modern musicians: Carl Cafarelli on Ramones Jordan Oakes in Conversation with Paul Collins (The Nerves/The Beat) Rich Tupica on Big Star's Radio City Mary E. Donnelly in Conversation with Stina Tweeddale (Honeyblood) Blue Broderick on The Apples in Stereo Kevin Alexander on The Yellow Melodies Dan Epstein on Redd Kross Jim Ruland on The Last James Harding on New Zealand Guitar Pop S.W. Lauden on Weezer
Big Stir Records Literature and Apparel
Our selection of print offerings and branded apparel. Please note that some items may ship separately; specifically, Graham Parker T-shirts are printed to order from our partners at Printful, while Big Stir Records T-shirts as well as all literature items are shipped from BSR's own stock in the US and UK.
BIG STIR MAGAZINE is our journal of, by, and for the Global Pop Rock Scene. Formats vary by issue, so please check individual descriptions!
Big Stir Records T-SHIRTS are professionally silk-screened high-quality Gildan 2000 cotton shirts. Each is available in a variety of sizes and also in ladies styles, so check the options on each! We will be restockng and reordering and will let you know in the unlikely event of a delay, so we can get you exactly the style you want!
S.W. Lauden's semi-annual music journal features some of today's best music writers on modern guitar pop, and talented modern artists on the music and genres that inspire them. In Issue 2:
Ryan Allen on The Ties That Bind Hardcore Punk & Power Pop Tyler Asay on the Philadelphia Power Pop Scene Eric Beetner on Kate Clover's Bleed Your Heart Out John Borack on the Muffs' Legacy Walter Chaw on the Pretty Flowers Nadja Dee on Fountains of Wayne Marko DeSantis on Uni Boys S.W. Lauden on The Replacements' Lasting Influence Allen Lulu on Kurt Baker: The Spain Years Aidil Rusli on Southeast Asian Guitar Pop
S.W. Lauden's semi-annual music journal features some of today's best music writers on modern guitar pop, and talented modern artists on the music and genres that inspire them. The first issue features:
James Goodson (of Dazy) on Being Power Pop-Adjacent Annie Zaleski on the Beths Mo Troper on Chris Bell's "I Am The Cosmos" Rob Nesbitt (of the Suitesixteen) on the Exploding Hearts S.W. Lauden on the Whiffs (Our debut cover models!) Mary E. Donnelly on Sloan John M. Borack on Juniper Paul Myers on Tinted Windows Mike Randle on Popsicko's Off to a Bad Start David Laing on Power Pop's Country Roots PLUS: Custom Cover Art By Brian Walsby
Good GIrls Don't by S.W. Lauden (Signed Book) Limited to 10 Signed Copies
In this follow up to That'll Be The Day: A Power Pop Heist, the Sharp brothers head to Los Angeles for a recording session at a legendary studio. Bullets fly when they steal a famous guitar from a Hollywood music store, crossing paths with a violent gang of rock and roll memorabilia collectors. The brothers soon find themselves racing across the country to protect their family and save their own skin.
Praise for S.W. Lauden's Power Pop Heist books:
“Loved it. Very descriptive, engaging characters, flowed ever so nicely. Plus, as a bonus, it includes references to The Toms, Shoes and Rubber City Rebels. Another slam dunk for S.W. Lauden!”—John M. Borack, Shake Some Action 2.0: A Guide to the 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums1970-2017
“Rock and roll, rare guitars, vintage vinyl and criminal mayhem—what more could a crime fiction and music lover ask for? I thoroughly enjoyed S.W. Lauden’s That’ll Be The Day and can’t wait to see what’s on the flip-side!” —Lisa Brackmann, Rock Paper Tiger and Black Swan Rising
“S.W. Lauden has pulled off something remarkable: creating the First Dysfunctional Family of Pop Music. ...It’s a rock n’ roll romp from the opening chord. Only question is, when’s the Sharps’ next heist—er, gig?”—Rex Weiner, The (Original) Adventures of Ford Fairlane: The Long Lost Rock n’ Roll Detective Stories
Professionally silkscreened high quality Gildan 2000 cotton T-shirt available in men's and women's styles
Professionally silkscreened high quality Gildan 2000 cotton T-shirt available in men's and women's styles
Professionally silkscreened high quality Gildan 2000 cotton T-shirt available in men's and women's styles
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
The 100% cotton men's classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
The 100% cotton men's classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
The 100% cotton men's classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico