{"title":"Teen Suicide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Teen Suicide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide is the recording project of American songwriter Sam Ray, formed in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010. Ray is also known for his work in American Pleasure Club (a renaming of Teen Suicide), the ambient project Ricky Eat Acid, and the pop project Julia Brown. The project built an early following through self-released and Bandcamp recordings before signing with Run for Cover Records. Across its history the act has moved between the Teen Suicide and American Pleasure Club names, reflecting Ray's evolving relationship to the original moniker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide works in lo-fi, emo, bedroom pop, and noise pop, often blending fragile acoustic songwriting with tape hiss, distortion, and electronic experimentation. The project is frequently associated with the 2010s underground emo and lo-fi internet scenes. Its records range from intimate four-track recordings to denser, more produced arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ei will be my own hell because there is a devil inside my body (2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot (2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneybee Table at the Butterfly Feast (2023, Run for Cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun for Cover has issued vinyl pressings of the project's catalog, including reissues of early material that originally circulated digitally. Pressings of the earliest releases are of particular interest given their initial self-released, limited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Teen Suicide often start with It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot (2016) for its breadth, or the more recent Honeybee Table at the Butterfly Feast (2023). For related work, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alt-indie-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eAlt\/Indie Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teen-suicide-nude-descending-staircase-headless-cassette","title":"Nude Descending Staircase Headless CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience Teen Suicide's latest offering, \"Nude Descending Staircase Headless,\" a compelling exploration of themes surrounding creation, loss, and interconnectedness. This cassette features standout tracks like \"Idiot\" and \"Spiders,\" showcasing the band's evolution with a full-time lineup and new musical influences. Recorded in a professional studio, this release promises to be a testament to their growth and a deep dive into the complexities of emotional fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540741992631,"sku":"210000104969","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4494518-3533556.jpg?v=1781154088"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-dc-snuff-film-cassette","title":"DC Snuff Film... CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide’s DC Snuff Film \/ Waste Yrself cassette pairs two early EPs in a remastered, compact set. Ragged melodies, wry hooks and lo-fi noise; 'dont like me' lands as a small, sharp revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540752642231,"sku":"210000076673","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/rfc127-600.jpg?v=1781154135"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-dc-snuff-film-waste-yrself-color-vinyl","title":"DC Snuff Film \/ Waste Yrself LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor as long as they've been a band, teen suicide's catalog has been as alluring as it has been elusive. Now for the first time, two of the band's most sought after early EPs, dc snuff film and waste yrself, are available together Via Run For Cover Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540793307319,"sku":"210000088682","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/teen-suicide.jpg?v=1781154287"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-nude-descending-staircase-headless-vinyl","title":"Nude Descending Staircase Headless LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540809494711,"sku":"210000104967","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4494518-3533556_357d955d-316c-4aa7-a8fc-db4b3049ab66.jpg?v=1781154341"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-it-s-the-big-joyous-celebration-let-s-stir-the-honeypot-vinyl-book","title":"It's The Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir The Honeypot 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTime for regressing back into late teenage depression! 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This disc is for those who prioritize authenticity over sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785661788343,"sku":"210000105456","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3033298.jpg?v=1783045581"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-nude-descending-staircase-headless-cd","title":"Nude descending staircase headless CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide's latest release, Nude descending staircase headless, flicks at the contradiction of joy intertwined with profound loss, a reflection that feels both personal and universal. This album marks their first full-length effort as a unified band, and in tracks like \"Idiot\" and \"Spiders,\" one can sense the infusion of a darkly feminist lens, steering clear of mere rock archetypes. The unsettling honesty within these songs invites a closer examination of what fulfillment might really entail when framed through the lens of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785673093303,"sku":"210000105038","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4494517-3533555.jpg?v=1783045616"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-honeybee-table-at-the-butterfly-feast-vinyl","title":"Honeybee Table at the Butterfly Feast LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide's \"Honeybee Table at the Butterfly Feast\" signals a bold chapter in Sam Ray's artistic evolution. This LP intricately mirrors the indie scene's transitions over the last decade, melding elements from powerviolence to delicate acoustic threads; an indication of Ray's relentless experimentation. The cover art, painted by Ray's mother, deeply connects to the profound and personal lyrics that chronicle his recent experiences. Each of the 16 tracks resonates with an unsettling beauty, clearly establishing Ray's distinct voice amidst the contemporary alternative landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785892114615,"sku":"210000073346","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4109962-2850260.jpg?v=1783046213"},{"product_id":"teen-suicide-nude-descending-staircase-headless-gray-vinyl","title":"Nude Descending Staircase Headless LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeen Suicide's seventh LP, Nude Descending Staircase Headless, is pressed on gray vinyl and marks their first studio album since 2012. This record features a collaborative writing process between the husband-and-wife duo. 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