Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), Sam Amidon, AFI, Delicate Steve and many more artists will contribute projects to Seth Olinksy of Akron/Family’s new record label, Lightning Records.
Called the “20 Artist Series,” the artists included are asked to contribute “a unique side project or edge creative statement.” Olinksy has set up a Kickstarter page for the project which as of today has raised $17,068. The Kickstarter will end
this Wednesday, January 8.

In addition, Olinksy has established the Lightning Journal an American counter culture journal “with gonzo style articles written by artists, musicians, surfers and people immersed in these vital cultures.”

The full roster of Lightning Records artists includes:

SHINJI MASUKO (DMBQ/BOREDOMS)

CY DUNE

WOODEN WAND

PEOPLE OF THE NORTH

SAM AMIDON

WILLIAM TYLER

GREG SAUNIER (DEERHOOF)

AMERICAN CULTURE

ALGAE AND TENTACLES

ALI BELETIC

TALIBAM! and TIM DAHL

LEVERAGE MODELS

SEXY THOUGHTS (KEVIN SHEA)

ALAN BISHOP

AFI

OHIOAN

DAVID DANIELL

PHIL WEINROBE

NIGHTLANDS

ART FAD

GDFX

GUARDIAN ALIEN

NEW BEINGS

PONTIAK

NATE WOOLEY and CHRIS CORSANO DUO

DELICATE STEVE