Denton, Texas, has one of the best music scenes in the South Central region of the United States. This small(ish) city north of Dallas-Fort Worth is home to DIY phenoms like […]

  What feels like a natural combination of great friends and even better tunes, we’ve been fortunate enough to release pairs of songs from Sylvania Ave., Genius Christ, and Record […]

The day is finally here! Our friends in Kidlat have released their first LP Gettin’ Pretty almost four years after their debut EP in 2015. This release is something special, and […]

Almost four years removed from the release of their debut EP, Kidlat is back with a new single from the first LP Gettin’ Pretty – “Motel Art”. The track is signature Kidlat […]

Another year has come and gone for us at We’re Trying Records, and needless to say we’re still that dinky little label who is working feverishly – and nervously – […]

“Am I doing this right?” is a common question asked during young adulthood. With social media at our  finger tops and little guidance, we often compare our everyday lives to […]

  DIY powerhouses Arizona Landmine and Camp Life have joined forces to release a tasty split on August 31. Arizona Landmine/Camp Life Split bridges two thriving music communities – Ames, IA and Austin, TX – with […]

After two years of waiting, Convenient, trash. is happy to share with you their second LP Pooch – 10 tracks focused on the anxiety of growing up and change. The band’s second […]

After a year of revisions and shake ups, I See Land. is back with their self-titled album – eight tracks that define self-examination. The self-titled album – overall – is […]

Lansing, Michigan’s, indie/punk band – Convenient, trash. – is joining the We’re Trying Records family and we couldn’t be more excited! Convenient, trash. was developed as a way for close friends […]