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NEW YORK – June 13, 2025 – PRLog — Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce a new campaign, Press Play. The campaign will feature a series of curated playlists from the label’s catalog with a broad selection of tracks, highlighting different aspects of each artist’s career and introducing the music to new listeners. The playlists will appear on Spotify and then roll out to other music services, including YouTube Music, Deezer, and Apple Music.

The New York City-based label’s recent releases include Only the Lonely, a new single by singer/actor Philip Paul Kelly, reissues of the albums Where’s the Mansion and Split the Dayz by alternative rockers Toy Machine Gun, and a music video for Jackson from the album First Blood by legendary country punks Blood on the Saddle.

Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford of The Marmalade fame.

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Toy Machine Gun

NEW YORK – March 28, 2025 – PRLog — Toy Machine Gun‘s first two albums, Where’s the Mansion (2001), and their 2005 follow-up album, Split the Dayz, return to streaming services today through Ton-Up Records.
Their debut album adheres to their influences of classic and alternative rock, channeling it into classics like Dubrighteststar, No Second Guess, and 10 Cent Lemonade.  Toy Machine Gun‘s sophomore album, initially released in 2005, demonstrates their growth with a dynamic set featuring the title track Split the Dayz, 106 Miles, Sonic Legend, and Hippy Igloo.
Their unique sound captures the spirit of a life-long friendship and love of rock-n-roll.
Toy Machine Gun is a four-piece alternative rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Formed by Mark Strothmann (Bass, Vocals) and Sam Taylor (Vocals, Guitar) while still teenagers, they’re joined by childhood friends Chad Larkin (Guitar, Vocals) and Rob Reinke (Drums).
Toy Machine Gun crafts catchy songs with a dash of sentimentality that describe their experience and adventures growing up in the land of Gene Wilder, Harley Davidson, and breweries.
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Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford.

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Toy Machine GunNEW YORK – Feb. 6, 2025 – PRLog — Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce and welcome Toy Machine Gun to its roster.  The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Alternative Rock band has signed a worldwide licensing, publishing, and merchandising deal with the New York City-based independent label.

“We are pleased to have found the perfect home for our music.  Working on putting this together is something Eddie and I started as early as back in Spring of 2024.  We can’t wait to share our music and story with the world,” said Mark Strothmann (Vocals, Bass)

“I’m so excited to be working with Ton-Up Records.  I feel it’s a huge milestone for our band.  We’ve worked hard for a long time.  I can’t wait to share our music with the world and am enthusiastic about what our partnership with the label will bring in the future,” said Chad Larkin (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

“Mark, Sam, and Chad are phenomenally talented with great songs and a unique story,” said Ton-Up boss Eddie Star, “I’m excited to have Toy Machine Gun on the Ton-Up Records roster.  We look forward to introducing their music to a larger audience.”

Formed in 1995 by childhood friends Mark Strothmann (vocals, Bass Guitar), Sam Taylor (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Chad Larkin (Vocals, Lead Guitar), and Justin Black (Drums), the band released its debut album “Where’s the Mansion” in 2001, followed by “Split the Dayz.”  Ton-Up Records will reissue both titles on March 28, 2025.  Their new album “Waiting For Diamonds,” will be released this fall.

Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford.

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