The Punk Site 2022 Top 20: TNSrecords – Four Way International Split

At number 16 in our festive countdown of the best releases from 2022 lies the Four Way International Split album that was released in September and is available on vinyl via TNSrecords and digitally via the label’s Bandcamp. Way back in 2011, the 16th TNSrecords release was an international split EP, featuring bands from the UK, USA, Denmark and Sweden. It was a big moment for them, as they never dreamed that their little label would attract interest from outside of Manchester, let alone the UK. Almost one hundred releases later, TNS113 saw them revisiting the idea of an international split EP, this time on 12″ vinyl, featuring two tracks each from Christmas (Germany), Haest (UK), Bätwolf (The Netherlands) and Electric Frankenstein (USA).

“This 8-song International Split from TNSrecords is a powerful collection of international takes on what punk and hardcore music can be. It will take you on a musical journey that features many different emotions and subjects. Each band brings their own level of intensity and brand of fire to this release. Four distinct bands with eight songs every bit worthy of having their way with your mind via this vinyl offering. I can’t wait to see which color I get!” (Pete Gross September 2022)