DRY CAMPUS RECORDS


We’d like to start by (somewhat) discrediting everything we say. Terrible start? Probably. But we’d prefer the reader know what they’re about to get into, because when we happen to be the reader, and the writer is just some fella with no real musical training or experience, nor any journalistic tenure of any sort whatsoever, we appreciate the forewarning so we can go to the cabinet, get out the big fat bag of salt, and ready our forefingers and thumbs. Basically, we’re Rick Rubins—no skills, just vibes. Also we think we have good taste—for us. Anyway, how’s the salt? 

Oh, we’re also a fake record label. Mostly just for the music we make. Actually only the music we make. And with the music we make, we make no money. So, in a way, we’re an actual, real record label. 


The List

This is where our self-importance really shines. A list of records from 2024 that we feel are just better than the rest. Did we listen to every album that came out this year? Yes. All of them. Every single one. So, if you ever find yourself reading the list, and a record piques your interest, give it a go,
we’d really appreciate it.    

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Singles Night

What is an album if not a longwinded way of putting out one song that people will actually listen to. When new music friday comes around every week, who here really has the time or lack of mental disability to focus for 45 minutes—or worse—more. These are our favorite tracks from a year in music for those who can’t be bothered.  

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GUM, Ambrose Kenny-Smith — Ill Times

We all remember February 17th, 1975, yes? The day Australia invented music with AC/DC’s release of High Voltage. Or at least so they thought. The rest of the world already had music, but in their isolation, Australia had no way of knowing. Nonetheless, in the eyes of this writer (circa 1998), there hasn’t been, nor will there ever be, an equivalent cultural juncture. 


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Favorite Shows This Year

Live music is right up there with food for the title of best thing we’ve ever done as people. And some of what we saw this year could easily be considered the smash burger of shows. The cacio e pepe of concerts. The mozzarella stick of mosh pits. It’s hard to put into words the feeling of seeing your favorite artists up on stage, but we made this website... so we might as well try.   

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EPs Have Feelings Too

Why are they called extended plays? Doesn’t that sound even longer than a long play? The EP vs LP naming convention needs to be stopped. Or at least dissected. But for now, here are the best not so extended plays of the year.  

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