Trend Is Dead! Records Dead! Records began issuing ten band compilation cassettes involving bands from the Blo/No scene, alongside other groups from across the United States. The first CD released by Trend Is Dead! Records was the "Trendy Compilation" in 1998. Trend Is Dead! Records Trend Is Dead! Records (stylized tREND iS dEAD! records) is an independent record label in Normal, Illinois. The label was founded in 1995 and released titles on cassette and vinyl before switching to compact discs. Trend Is Dead! is recognized for its punk releases, although some have delved into experimental, rock, garage, industrial, and hardcore. The label has released
The Ordinary Boys replaced Charlie "Chuck" Stanley in 2005. In October 2015 they returned with a new album, their fourth, titled "The Ordinary Boys" on their own imprint label "Treat Yourself". A 25-date UK tour from mid-October 2015 to mid-November 2015 to promote the album followed. In 2004 The Ordinary Boys released their debut album Over The Counter Culture preceded by the single Maybe Someday. The title track "Over the Counter Culture" was featured on the soundtrack for the best selling video game "". In support of the album they embarked on tours supported by Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs and Hard-Fi. In 2005