Ton-Up Records Takes Aim With Toy Machine Gun

NEW YORK - EntSun -- 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."

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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.

https://www.tonuprecords.com