The first single from Noblonski & Nolto’s upcoming collab album Amazing Saturday is out now from Hand’Solo Records in conjunction with Saskatoon Rap Rap Music and OTHAR.
“Psilocybin” is the first single and opening track from Nolto & Noblonski’s forthcoming album, Amazing Saturday. Nolto’s smooth sing-song flow contrasts perfectly with guest rapper StapleMouth’s uptempo rap delivery as the two reminisce fondly about the therapeutic and spiritual use of the titular drug and their experiences with it over Noblonski’s chill and ethereal soundscape. It’s one part humorous and one part deeply introspective, much like any ‘shroom trip. Get lost on drugs and find yourself.
Written and performed by Nolto and StapleMouth Produced by Noblonski
Join Hand’Solo Records and Mickey O’Brien on Feb 12 at 8:00 PM EST for the February edition of our Listening Party retrospective of the Hand’Solo Records back catalogue celebrating our 30th Anniversary. February, a few days before Valentine’s Day, seems like a good time to re-visit Mickey’s Twin Flame, an EP of love and loss – and his crusade to win back his soulmate. RSVP here.
During this listening party we’ll play through the original EP produced by Fresh Kils, the hidden bonus track, and the Reshuffled EP remixed by DJ Matto. We’ll also be releasing a new version of the cassette just prior to the listening party. The original luxury cassette sold out of all 100 copies fairly quickly. Now it’s time to bring it back on cassette with updated artwork. We’ve added a new tarot card to the cover, switched out the gold-plated shell for for a full on-body print, and packed it in an outer card box to give the appearance of a tarot card deck. And best of all, you get both versions of the EP with the original on Side A and the Reshuffle on Side B. Come by, listen to some great music to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, join the chat, and consider picking up a re-issue of one of our best-selling cassettes made even better! We hope to see you there…
I missed this list from Tabs Out Cassette Podcast that was posted at the end of December which ranked The Dirty Sample’s Love Always Wins If You Let It at #146 on their Top 200 Tapes of 2025. They don’t play the song on the show, but check out the full list and their discussion of the year in tapes here.
It’s the first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 (and our 30th Anniversary) so we added new merch and some great deals.
For our February instalment of our $30 Bundles to celebrate our 30th Anniversary, check out the Love & Lust bundle. For only $30 you can get Cousin of Lucy, Chadio’s album of break up songs (love lost), on vinyl; Love Always Wins If You Let It, The Dirty Sample’s beat tape of love songs (love found); and Cock Dynamics, a Canadian compilation of sex raps (lust) on CD, featuring Buck 65, Moka Only, Tachichi, and more. Dig the condom-inspired packaging! We’ll also throw in a cassette copy of Pasquale’s R&B remix album, Bxxtlegs 4 & 5, while supplies last.
We’re also trying to make room for new merch by offering up our few remaining old stock t-shirts for only $10. We have extremely limited quantities so get yourself either a Nerd Love, Han & Chewie, or Backburner t-shirt at a great price before they’re gone.
And one of the reasons we need to sell these shirts so cheap is to free up space to make room for the new Max Moon t-shirts. Only 10 were made to test the different colour options for a potential future print. The shirts come in purple, pink, black, and a dark navy blue. Sizes are limited and range from L to 2XL.
We also have a big back catalogue of great hip hop spanning 30 years of releases. Take some time to peruse the catalogue and consider picking up a little something today to support the artists and the label in our quest to release quality hip hop for your earholes! Cold Camp just dropped their sophomore album, Winter Dreamz. Pick up the cassette, pop it in your walkman, and enjoy the perfect soundtrack for your winter weather walks.
From the MC that has delivered unique concept songs about sleeping shirts, hockey player Alex Hemsky, swimming laps at the public pool, and viewing the Northern Lights, comes this new song about being a rapper, a dog dad, and filling out a survey while buying dog treats. “Survey in a Box” is the third and final single from Epic’s Heater in My Truck II. The beat by Gods&Nmbrs is a chill mix of smooth piano, flute, and sax over hard boom bap drums, a perfect soundscape for Epic’s emo folk rap delivery that is as unique in hip hop as this concept. Epic freestyles his resume and puts the survey in a box!
Written and performed by Epic Produced by Gods&Nmbrs
The 30th Anniversary $30 Bundle for February dropped earlier today!
For February we’re honouring that most holy of holidays for the month: Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love and lust with our $30 bundle for February. It comes with the following:
For those who have LOST LOVE, allow Chadio to help you get over it with Cousin of Lucy, his album of breakup songs (although spoiler alert, he does find love again at the end). The bundle comes with the vinyl version of the album containing two bonus remixes and a download card for the digital version of the album.
For those who have FOUND LOVE, enjoy the romance with The Dirty Sample’s beat tape of instrumental love songs to get your groove going. Love Always Wins If You Let It comes on cassette with cool print on the case. Does not come with a download card, but you can download this one for free on Bandcamp.
For those who have only LUST, prepare to get down and dirty with Cock Dynamics, a classic compilation of sex raps from the likes of Buck 65, Moka Only, Tachichi, and more. This is the re-released CD version with awesome condom packaging done long before Snoop Dogg did his so poorly. A download of this album comes with the purchase on Bandcamp.
Also comes with a cassette copy of Pasquale’s Bxxtlegs Vol 4 & 5, the one with his R&B remixes. Romantic! Quantities are limited on this one, so inclusion in the package is on a first come, first served basis. Buy early to be sure to get yours!
“[H]as that grit and darkness of the daily grind of a professional wrestler but also can make me think of back when The Beats were a movement…” – Raised by Cassettes
A new review of the cassette version of Max Moon’s The Grand Howl by Raised by Cassettes…
