We got the idea after extensive travelling and meeting great bands in various corners of the world. Our idea of punk is to accept that exist different definitions of it in different places. Punk is universal and transcends cultures. It is definitely not a sterile, narrow style, monopolized by Westerners, as some would like to believe.
We release limited editions 7" vinyl EP's (500 copies) (and 12"LPs too now) coz it seems that's been enough so far for the worldwide underground punk network which is usually more into the latest MTV cloned punk stars. We don't care coz we know WHY we do this and that's certainly not for the money! 20% of each release pressed is sent to the bands as their share, so that records are also distributed in the country of origin. Our records (and books!) are not distributed through the commercial circuit. DIY network only. Tian An Men 89 is non-profit and fueled by passion and friendship only!
Tian An Men 89 believes individual positive actions and international solidarity can make a change towards a fairer and more beautiful world.
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DARBOUKA RECORDS
is BACK AND RUNNING! Check their list! Order TAM89 records from them! Fred is great!
you can also order all our productions from us directly! Get some of them in Europe from Punkwinkel or Panx, in North America, get them from Scott Soriano!
we do a bit of clean-up !
Lots of strange music from all horizons of this planet. Check it here!
DISCOGRAPHY OF ASIAN PUNK MUSIC
Thousands of bands and records referenced!
DISCOGRAPHY OF EASTERN EUROPEAN PUNK MUSIC 1977-1999
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