"Nick Harmer is my favorite bassist of all time. Everything I write is basically a failure to write a Nick Harmer line." read more →
Catch up with the latest music and musings from Alfred., and check out their new paintings while you're at it read more →
"These are all tracks that have impacted, tinted, and shaped my emotions and ways of listening. All are points of inspiration, a collection of pieces of my music's environment!" read more →
We combed through the thousands of songs in our catalog and came up with these 21 tracks we think didn't get enough shine when they came out and warrant a second look. read more →
Help support important local initiatives in Montreal, Quebec read more →
"Keep learning and growing and have an open mind as we all figure out how to create actionable steps towards reconciliation. Here are some organizations and initiatives to get to know and learn about" read more →
"This may seem a little all over the place, but I think that's just how my brain likes to listen to music. What holds them all together is some kind of mysterious magic woven into their fabric..." read more →
Meet our new interns Reina, and Sarah, and listen to the playlists they made just for you <3 read more →
we encourage you to take action locally, to find people on the ground who are already working toward decarceration, abolition, and de-funding the police. read more →
We're looking for a summer intern to assist with our summer release schedule. We're accepting applications through May 29, check out the post for more details! read more →
Crisman have chosen 20 songs that they keep on repeat in the van, and that have made them excited about music :) give it a whirl read more →
Consider buying the record of anyone whose show you were planning on attending this Spring. You can head to Bandcamp to support your favorite artists now :^) read more →
"These songs inspire us to create. & that's the best vibe you can ask for." read more →
Today we're happy to share "Easier", the second single from addy's forthcoming record "Eclipse", due out March 6th read more →
Words by Scott Hermo Jr. of Boyscott read more →
A near-comprehensive overview of Topshelf's 2019 releases read more →
We're looking for a fall intern in Portland, OR. read more →
The influential math-rock duo shares the fully realized version of their psych-infused record Memory Lame read more →
We gave all the artists playing our SXSW showcase this year a disposable camera for the week. Here's what everyone's weeks looked like in film. read more →
Join us this year for our most eclectic lineup to date! read more →
Last March, we had Queen of Jeans, Ratboys, No Vacation, Special Explosion, Gulfer, and Poppies all down in Austin for two awesome parties we hosted. We gave everyone a disposable camera and got them all developed afterward. Here's what turned up! read more →
A slew of discounts, re-stocks, new items—as well as a free download of our new sampler and a surprise album release! read more →
The next entry in our cassette series is almost here! read more →
New single, pre-order, and tour dates! read more →
Out on 12” vinyl, cd, and digitally on May 23rd! read more →
New tricot 7" on the way! read more →
New Topshelf application Fav Finder helps you find Topshelf releases similar to your current favorites. read more →
17% off all 2017 releases until the end of the year read more →
With the end of 2017 approaching (it can't come fast enough, honestly), we've got some vinyl/digital and Bandcamp subscription updates for ya! read more →
In the past, we've compiled *mega* samplers of 60-90+ songs from varying artists and genres and geographies, this year we've taken a slightly different approach. read more →