Syndicate Tank Tops
Description: Originally conceived in 1987, the Rhyme Syndicate was a collective of emcees and producers performing under and associated with Rhyme Syndicate Records. The Hip Hop producers, DJs, and lyricists set out to unite West and East Coast rap, starting with the 1988 compilation album, Rhyme Syndicate Comin' Through. Rhyme Syndicate Records continued to add new releases throughout the '90s, but then went quiet in the 2000s.
Description: Trance Syndicate was an independent record label founded in 1990 by King Coffey, drummer of Austin, Texas band the Butthole Surfers. Its first release was Crust's The Sacred Heart of Crust EP. From 1990 to 1999, when the label closed down, Trance Syndicate released albums by several notable Texan bands and artists, including Pain Teens, Bedhead, Ed Hall, American Analog Set, Furry Things, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and Roky Erickson.
Description: A rectangular emblem featuring a red section on the left with white text reading 'SANTA CRUZ'. The right section is black with white text 'SYNDICATE'. The letter 'Y' in 'SYNDICATE' is replaced by a white silhouette of a mountain biker on a bicycle.
Santa Cruz Syndicate Mountain Biker Silhouette Black and White Tank Top
by christian king studio
$16 $21
Description: A raw, underground vintage design featuring the iconic multi-headed cobra illustration and bold arched "TRANCE" lettering for Trance Syndicate Records. A essential tribute to 1990s noise rock, post-punk, and independent record label history. Perfect for vinyl collectors, alternative rock fans, music nerds, and audiophiles. Ideal for t-shirts, hoodies, vinyl stickers, poster prints, and tote bags.
Description: The International Record Syndicate, or I.R.S. Records, was a label founded by Miles Copeland (brother of The Police's Stewart Copeland) and Jay Boberg. A division of A&M Records, its roster included some of the most important new wave acts of the '80s including R.E.M., the Go-Go's, Oingo Boingo, The Alarm, The English Beat, and more. The label also hosted a show on MTV called The Cutting Edge.
