Portland's Straitjacket just finished recording and mixing their upcoming full length Modern Thieves. The 13 track record is expected on TKO Records in May with the vinyl version on Jonny Cat Records. You can download the unmastered versions of the songs "Forty-Eight" and "Tunnel Vision" from the band's website now. Straightjacket are currently supporting a new split 7" with Shock Nagasaki that should be available soon on TKO.

Speaking of TKO, label has just announced the opening of their online store. Their entire in-print catalogue is currently available and soon specials on rare and out-of-print older titles will be added. The store will also feature material from TKO's two new imprints Templecombe (run by the Templars) and Vinyl Dog (new home of the Stitches). Currently the label is only accepting payments through Paypal, but credit card service will be added in the near future.