Gearhead Records exploded out of the gate with its first release in April 2000 and has since released some of the best punk n roll around. Growing out of Gearhead Magazine, the world's first punk rock/hot rod magazine, the label has mirrored the editorial content of quality, diversity and style. There's something here for almost everybody, from Detroit-style rock n' roll to new wave power-pop, from melodic punk to instrumentals' all killer & no filler!

Owner Michelle Haunold has over 25 years of music industry experience. She has done everything from being Music Director and DJ at a college radio station (KBVR in Corvallis, OR), to being a writer, from working in record stores to handling sales and distribution, to booking shows. Up until July 2006 the label was co-owned by Michelle and Gearhead Magazine owner Mike LaVella, who met while both were writing for Maximum Rockn'roll Magazine in the early 90's. In June 2006 they decided to split the company in two in order to focus on parts of the business they each were passionate.

Gearhead has expanded to include a full line of apparel,and accessories. The never-ending quest for the most kick-ass rock and punk around continues on a daily basis. Having had success with The Hives, The Hellacopters, New Bomb Turks, The Wildhearts and more recently, The Rock n Roll Soldiers, Gitogito Hustler and Riverboat Gamblers, Gearhead Records is THEE tastemaker rock and punk label.

Gearhead Records opened its retail store, Gearhead Records and Stuff on January 23rd 2007. Located at 39 5th Street, Suite C in Woodland CA 95695. The shop carries a mixture of music and merchandise not only from the Gearhead Records and Apparel brand, but also from Kandystripes Pinstriping, The Choppers Car Club, Swivel Industries, MC5, Plastic Idol Records, Rip Off Records, Steel Cage Records and much much more! Its where Kustom Kulture meets Rock Roll Swagger!

Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 Noon to 7 PM. Call 530-662-8277 for more information or directions.
Gearhead Records and Stuff

We like to hear new music, and we may be interested in checking out your band. HOWEVER, please, don't just send us your demo and then email us to see if we got it. We get hundreds of unsolicited demos sent to us, and if we're not expecting it, it just goes into a big box until we have time at some future point to sort through everything.
It costs you money and us time to deal with demos, so do me a really big favor first: Make sure you are familiar with Gearhead Records and the type of music we generally put out. Check out our myspace page, check out our website, and our bands' websites. If you still think you might be what we're looking for, then go ahead and send a well-marked demo with a one-sheet and a bio and complete contact information. And please don't email to see if we got it, we'll get back to you if we're interested! Thanks for your help making this process easier on us!

Gearhead Records Headqaurters is located at 39 5th St. Suite C, Woodland CA 95695

Send mail to: PO Box 1386, Woodland CA 95776-1386

Need to call us?
Phone-530-662-7877
Fax 530-662-7977

Want to send us a nice email?
General Information or mailorder questions: info[at]gearheadrecords.com
Business matters, sales and marketing: michelle[at]gearheadrecords.com
Radio, street teams, myspace questions: heather[at]gearheadrecords.com
Art and design: ralph[at]gearheadrecords.com