The Not Amused / X-Prays

Released in 2011 on Rumble Records, this split 7-inch record represents a snapshot of the contemporary garage-punk and lo-fi scenes. The release brought together The Not Amused, a group known for their punchy, high-energy songwriting, and X-Prays, whose contributions emphasize the raw, abrasive aesthetic typical of the label's output during that era. It functions as a document of the underground DIY punk network that thrived in small-venue circuits during the early 2010s.

The design of the record reflects the minimalist, often utilitarian approach of independent punk releases from the period. By eschewing high-gloss production values in favor of a direct, stripped-back sonic experience, the artists and the label aimed to capture the immediacy of their live performances. The release was primarily targeted at collectors of niche independent punk and remains a modest, authentic example of early 21st-century label-based community collaboration.