"Snow & Rain b/w Untethered" Is Out Now!

I just released a new 7" single, “Snow & Rain b/w Untethered”. The two songs are about love, loss, grief and uncertainty. I lost my wife Febra in 2024 and these songs are about that journey from then to now. An old bandmate of mine once said I write the catchiest sad songs. Sometimes sadness leads to creativity and catharsis. Some listeners may hear them as pop songs, but other listeners may find comfort in them to help with their own difficult paths. If so, that’s a bonus that Feb and I are glad to offer. The “Snow & Rain b/w Untethered” 7" is available in two different sleeve variations via the SLN Web Store, SLN Bandcamp and my own Bandcamp. It is also available digitally everywhere. This is a personal one folks, I appreciate your support!

"The Granite City / Advice Fight / ACH: Bird Of The Week" Is Out Now!

I'm closing out Snappy Little Numbers' year with a brand new lo-fi mini-extended player, "The Granite City / Advice Fight / ACH: Bird Of The Week". It's two releases on one compact disc and digital from me or SLN with two bonus tracks. You can find them as separate releases on streaming without the bonus tracks. You know how's best to put ears on! Hit the SLN Web Store, SLN Bandcamp, or my own Bandcamp, to grab your CD and/or digital copy. 'The Granite City (featuring The Gladstone Reds)' was recorded in June of this year in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. The G-Reds are my nieces and nephew. Yes, adorable. The 'Advice Fight' and 'ACH: Bird Of The Week' tracks were created for those respective endeavors (podcast and instagram series) from everyone's favorite comedy ding dongs, The Grawlix. Look and listen at what all can be done with a single SM-58 mic! Thanks for all the support in 2025, friends and fans!

 

"Singles & Jingles 2016-2021" Is Out Now!

Hey it's me, the "Punk Rock Jingle Machine"! My brand-new anthology is out today! It's called "Singles & Jingles 2016-2021" and features 8 tracks of, you guessed it, singles and jingles I've released over the years. All tracks have been remastered for the ultimate jangle experience. "Singles & Jingles 2016-2021" is available on cassette and as a digital mini-long player. If you missed the pre-order period, you can still grab a copy on your format of choice from the Snappy Little Numbers WEB STORE or their BANDCAMP. It's also on my very own BANDCAMP. These lovely cassettes are distributed by our pals at Recess Ops and there will soon be copies available at a bunch of rad shops in the Denver Metro area. This anthology is a primer for new solo material that's lining up for imminent release. When? Who knows?! But it's gonna happen! Don't forget, when I'm not flying the starship SLN you can catch me pluckin' in SPELLS and thumpin' in Chap. Thanks everyone out there for following along!

I'm Still Around!

I'm back (kind of) with a brand-new anthology called "Singles & Jingles 2016-2021"! It's what you think it is; a literal collection of singles and jingles from me, the Punk Rock Jingle Machine. All tracks have been remastered for maximum jangle. "Singles & Jingles 2016-2021" will be released on cassette and digital April 8. Pre-orders are live right now on my BANDCAMP. It's also available in both the WEB STORE and on the BANDCAMP of the mega-record-conglomerate, Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings. There are only 40 copies of the baby blue cassette coming into the world. Pre-orders of the cassette and/or digital mini-long player come with an immediate download of the single 'Monotony Of Care'. You can preview the single on SLN's bandcamp sampler. When I'm not busy running SLN or mashing strings in SPELLS, I'm trying to nap. Grab a little something so I can sleep lighter!

 

Here Are Two Cool Things From 2021!

Well hello there!  I just realized I didn't post a thing in 2021.  Things were quiet on the solo front I guess!  That's ok though, cuz things were busy on the Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings and SPELLS fronts, respectively. I don't think anyone needs me to go into great detail, but there are two cool things I thought I'd share here.  First thing to mention is the fact that last year was the 10th year of Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings.  The occasion was commemorated with the SLN-210: 10 Year Anniversary Compilation, which featured 30 SLN acts delivering a bunch of comp-exclusive tracks (a Charlie Continental track was among them).  Check it out HERE.  Pretty cool!  Second thing to mention is that SPELLS was the subject of SLN's 100th release.  Yep, 10 years and 100 releases at the same time.  SLN-200 (we started with SLN-101 after all) was the SPELLS "FANGIRL" Zine + Flexi Disc 7" Combo.  Take a look HERE for that.  It was issue #1 of FANGIRL, a new zine dedicated to deep dives on Colorado bands.  Also pretty cool!  Lots of other stuff happened last year and lots of stuff has happened and will happen this year.  Will any of it be Charlie Continental solo material?  I dunno!  Probably?!  If you think that sounds good, I thank you kindly!

 

The "Be Much Better" Flexi Disc Is Out Now!

After a nicely received early digital launch, me and my pals' new Flexi Disc 7", "Be Much Better (feat. Daryl Wilson, Ella Sugar and The Calgary Family Singers)", is out now!  By now you've likely heard how this song came together and all the buddies that helped it become what it is.  'Be Much Better' is a slice of ska that still has the punk and pop pep that you've come to know and adore (tolerate?!) from a tune that I wrote. The flexi disc is a clear square 7" with a double-sided cover insert and a download code is still included, just in case you missed the digital/donation release on my BANDCAMP.  You can order a copy of the flexi disc from the Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings WEB STORE.  100% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) will be donated to Black Lives Matter 5280, Black Lives Matter Chicago and Black Trans Femmes In The Arts. You can also find this song on all the typical digital/streaming sites and the flexi disc is distributed by Recess Ops.  Colorado folks can grab it from any of the usual record shops that carry SLN audio recordings.  I tried to do a song that was fun and collaborative while being hopeful and real.  We all hope you enjoy the results and we thank you for your generosity!

 

My New Release "Be Much Better" Is Out Now Digitally & Flexi Discs Are Coming Soon!

Howdy out there internetters!  I have a new release called "Be Much Better", once again on Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings. A 7" Flexi Disc will be released on 12/11/20 and pre-orders for those are up in their WEB STORE. The Digital version is already available right now! Find it on my BANDCAMP page and all the other digital-streaming places you like to rock and/or roll to. This time out, I delivered a ska song with some extra vocal help from my buddies Daryl Wilson (The Bollweevils), Ella Sugar (my SPELLS bandmate) and The Calgary Family Singers (Jennifer is a longtime collaborator).  During the troubles of this past year, 'Be Much Better' is basically how I channeled some frustrations about world events into a short little song. I've always loved the unity message and energy of ska. 100% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) will be donated to Black Lives Matter 5280, Black Lives Matter Chicago and Black Trans Femmes In The Arts.  Words cannot express me and my friends’ gratitude to all who listen, follow, share and help with our efforts.  Thanks so much!

Surprise! V/A "Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden, Version 1.1" Is Out Now!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.1" (SLN-191.1/HDBC-008) is out now! It's the second compilation featuring original songs recorded for a song-sharing project that I initiated based off of an idea by my bud Rob Burleson. Round 2 of the results have come in and the EP is comprised of excellent submissions from Joaquin Liebert (The Redemptions, The Risk, The Reckless Nights), Mortality (aka Jonathon- The Misfires, Signal To Trust) plus an alternate version of my tune from the first comp.  The songs are neatly packaged as the second and final installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club: ultra limited cassettes, hand dubbed, hand numbered and personalized. This year SLN changed things up by only producing HDBC cassettes for a short period, with a production duration ending one month after the initial release date. Consumers can choose either Gold or Gray tapes, no subscription required and either color will be numbered and personalized in green. HDBC cassettes are only available through SLN or the artists directly! Order a Gold or Gray CCCTGV1.1 cassette (download link included) through the SLN WEB STORE now before it goes out of print on 12/6/20 at 11:59pm MST! The digital version is up on my BANDCAMP and there is no expiration on that. The comp will hit all of the other digital platforms on 12/1/20.   Proceeds from cassette/digital sales and bandcamp donations are benefiting the ACLU.  Thank you for any and all support! 

 

 

 

 

"We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) Original & Remix" Flexi Disc Is Out Now!

My tune 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) [Original]' is the theme song to the podcast The Grawlix Saves The World.  My pal Heaty Beat was up for another collab and delivered 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) [Remix] which is just that, a remix of the original song as performed and recorded by the sensational Ohio rapper.  As you might recall, Heaty Beat previously remixed my tune 'Quit Wastin' My Time', the theme song to the truTV show Those Who Can't.  We decided to put the Original

and Remix versions of 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)'on a translucent green square 7" flexi disc with a double-sided cover insert and download code.  Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings released it and now here we are!  This is the only format that these two songs come together on.  Charlie's Original & Edit were digitally released a few months back and Heaty Beat's Remix makes it's debut on the flexi disc and is a separate digital single.  Also, 20% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) of any and all versions of 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)' will be donated to Black Lives Matter.  Grab a flexi disc in the Snappy Little Numbers WEB STORE or hit the Snappy Little Numbers BANDCAMP and heck, even my BANDCAMP to find digital versions.  The tunes are also on all the other digi-streamy spots.  Thanks for listening and thanks for helping raise some funds!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" Is Out Now!

The first installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club is out now!  V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" (SLN-191/HDBC-007) features myself along with Chris Kuhn, Julie D and Nuevo Leon each contributing tunefully interpreted original songs based off of a general song idea that I shared at the suggestion of Denver scene stalwart Rob #3.  Here's the deal in a nutshell- this release is available on Gold or Gray HDBC cassettes, download link included, through the SLN Web Store HERE.  Consumer's choice!  They're not going the subscription route this year as they've opted for a very limited production run for each release.  This one will go out of print at 11:59pm mst on 8/23/20.  The digital version is up on my bandcamp HERE and there is no expiration on that!  It will also be available on all your other fave digital/streaming platforms very soon.  Proceeds from cassette/digital sales and bandcamp donations are benefiting the ACLU.  Thank you for any and all support!

V/A "Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" Is Now Up For Pre-Order!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" is a compilation of original songs recorded for a song-sharing project that I initiated based off of an idea by my pal Rob Burleson. Round 1 of the results have come in and the EP is comprised of cool tunes from me, Charlie Continental, as well as Chris Kuhn (State Drugs, Pulling Teeth, Integrity), Julie D (The Drolls, Guest Directors, Chinchilla) and Nuevo Leon (aka Trevor McMorris- Hooper, Big Timber, Bailer).  They are neatly packaged as the first installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club: ultra limited cassettes, hand dubbed, hand numbered and personalized. This year SLN is changing things up and only producing HDBC cassettes for a short period, with a production duration ending one month after the initial release date. Consumers can choose either Gold or Gray tapes, no subscription required and either color will be numbered and personalized in green. HDBC cassettes are only available through SLN or the artists directly!  V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" is now up for pre-order in SLN's Web Store HERE.  It will also be available on bandcamp and all the usual digital/streaming platforms.  More info on the project can be found in my previous update and proceeds from the sale of this release are benefiting the ACLU.  Version 1.1 isn't far behind, hit me up if you'd like to contribute a track.  More info coming soon on the future of the project.  Thanks for the continued support folks!

Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden (Version 1.0)!

It’s project time friends!  At my friend Rob Burleson’s suggestion, I have a little song sharing experiment type thing going on.  The idea is simple.  I wrote a song and I’m sharing it with anyone that wants to make their own version.  Although I have melodies, lyrics, arrangement etc. for my own version, I’m just providing participants with a lone electric guitar recording as a guide for complete creative freedom.  Do it solo, do it with a band, make it rock, make it dancey, change the key, add a part, make it loud, make it quiet… do what ya want!  This is open to all interested parties on planet earth!  Just email me at  snappylittlenumbers@gmail.com (or charliecontinentalmusic@gmail.com) expressing your interest in Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden and I’ll send you more info plus what you need to get started... Thaaanks!

"We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)" Digi-Single Out Now!

Hello interested readers, I've whipped up another jingle!  The Grawlix Saves the World is a hilarious new podcast and The Grawlix gang (Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy) asked me to write them a theme song, which I of course did.  It's called "We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)" and there are 2 versions, a full and an edit.  You can hear both and send a tip (if ya wanna, don't gotta!) on my bandcamp page HERE.  Yeah we know, The Grawlix say "saves" but I say "save".  I worked with what I knew at the time and now we have a fun fact!  Keen listeners might remember I penned the theme song for The Grawlix crew's television show "Those Who Can't" that aired for 3 fantastic seasons. I'll figure out some sort of physical release for this latest tune through Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings and the digital version will hit all the other digi-streaming spots later this month.  The Grawlix Saves The World podcast launched on 1/14/20, so set your pod-dial right now.  Thanks for listening!

"Staycation: The Early SPELLS Demos" Is Out Now!

I have a new release out today on cassette/digital called "Staycation: The Early SPELLS Demos"!  The cassette is part of the Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings Hand Dubbed Buddies Club.  It's the 5th cassette of the 2019 HDBC and you can learn more about it, join the club (gold cassettes) or order individually (gray cassettes) HERE.  All cassettes come with download links.  It's also available digitally on my bandcamp HERE as well as all the other usual digital/streaming sites.  I wrote and recorded the songs on "Staycation: The Early SPELLS Demos" in 2012, prior to the formation of SPELLS.  They became the first 3 songs SPELLS learned and updated (plus Staycation became Left Behind).  The SPELLS versions sound like a real gosh darned band.  These versions sound like some dude screwing around.  Both assessments are accurate, for better and for not-as-better-but-still-fun.  These songs became SPELLS songs and are still played because of my very talented and patient friends: Rob, Ben, Don and Lauren.  I thought it would be cool to put out the raw beginnings of a band I've had the time of my life with.  Thanks for checking it out!

"Come Howl With Us" Is The First In A New Cassette Series From SLN!

Last month, I released a digital single called "Come Howl With Us".  The tune is the theme song for the Werewolf Radar podcast and there are two versions, a Full and an Edit.  A physical release was threatened when the digital single dropped and that threat is now realized!  The Charlie Continental "Come Howl With Us" cassette is the first installment of Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings' brand new Hand Dubbed Buddies Club, or HDBC for short!  What on earth is the Hand Dubbed Buddies Club?!  It's a pretty simple concept.  The HDBC features made to order custom casssettes, hand dubbed and numbered with a personal note from SLN and/or the recording artist.   A download link is included.  HDBC cassettes are only available directly through SLN or the artists themselves.  Customers that order a HDBC release are encouraged to leave SLN and/or the artist a personal note at web store checkout.  Cuz we're all gonna be buddies (if we aren't already) and that's all it takes to be part of the all-inclusive club!  Wanna be an ultra club member?  Sign up for an annual subscription to the club!  HDBC annual subscribers will get Gold Mail Order Edition cassettes numbered in orange plus cool bonuses, while those fans that purchase releases individually will get Gray Open Edition cassettes numbered in blue.  To learn more and subscribe, go HERE.  SLN thinks the HDBC is a fun way to be more connected through music and counter-culture, plus it offers a physical format (with cool consistent packaging, plus the gold cassettes match their gold company 45 sleeves!) for releases that might not see a physical pressing otherwise.  My SLN-164/HDBC-001 open edition cassette is available for order in their web store HERE and the digital version is still up on my bandcamp HERE as well as all the other streaming and download sites.  Thanks for listening- again!

"Come Howl With Us" Digi-Single Out Now!

Hey internet, I'm back at it with the jingles!  Werewolf Radar is a spooooky podcast that asked me to write them a tune for their relaunch which is slated for 5/27/19 and I was happy to oblige.  It's called "Come Howl With Us" and there are 2 versions, a full and an edit.  You can hear both and kick me a tip (if ya wanna, don't gotta!) on my bandcamp page HERE.  I'll figure out some sort of physical release through Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings at some point too.  Thanks for listening!

 

Check It Out! There's A Super Smoot Remix Track & Custom Record Available!

Hi!  Me and YouTube sensation Heaty Beat have teamed up to release the "Quit Wastin' My Time (Smoot High Or Die Remix)" track.  The digital version is OUT NOW!  This is a donation-based release, available through the Charlie Continental bandcamp site or the Snappy Little Numbers bandcamp site.  Qualifying donations will receive a custom made stereo lathe cut 7" FOR FREE!  Read on for more details...

"Quit Wastin' My Time (Smoot High Or Die Remix)" is a collaboration between myself (Charlie Continental!) and

Heaty Beat on the theme song for the truTV show Those Who Can't.  

Heaty Beat is a Those Who Can't superfan, high school student, talented rapper and burgeoning producer.  All the proceeds generated from fan donations for this track will go directly to Heaty Beat so she can continue to build her home recording setup.  

As an added bonus, any individuals that make a donation of $12 and up between 4/23/19-5/7/19 will receive a custom made, limited edition, hand numbered, stereo lathe cut clear 7" vinyl record of this track shipped to them for free! (Custom records will ship in late June-early July 2019)

If you donate $12 or more, please email snappylittlenumbers@gmail.com your address and list your donation amount so we can be sure to verify things and get your custom 7" made and shipped ASAP!

Please help us raise some money for a great talent and claim your copy of this super limited record!

Thanks folks!

Hi! I Guess It's 3 Years Later!

Wow!  I kinda forgot to keep up with this blog.  Well, here's an abbreviated version of what's happened to me in the last 3 years: SPELLS made lots of records, a couple videos, did a few tours and played lots of shows.  Bad Year, Dust Heart and Sophisticated Boom Boom also made some records and played some shows.  I became an econo-type record producer.  Those Who Can't aired it's 2nd and 3rd seasons.  Nothin' But Time, the B side to Quit Wastin' My Time, became the theme song for a Portland, OR based independent whiskey home-distillery company called (fittingly) Whiskey Lab.  I partnered with a friend to launch Indie Rock Daydream, a screenprinting-apparel-merchandise company.   Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings put out tons of releases, Snappy Little Numbers Entertainment DJ'd a bunch of events and Snappy Little Archives got off the ground.  There!  That's basically it, aside from my personal life (which is pretty good).  More stuff is coming very soon (there's a big hint in the site header picture)!  Thanks for visiting!  

"Time" Cassingle Out Now!

The wait is over, the "Time" cassingles are in stock now.  There were 100 pressed on gray cassette shells and a download code is included.  Order from Snappy Little Numbers right HERE.  You can also find them in the Denver area at Wax Trax, Mutiny, Twist & Shout, Black & Read and Chain Reaction.  Thanks in advance!

"Time" Digi-Single Out Now!

Ahead of the cassingle release, "Time" is now available as a digi-single. You can grab it from my bandcamp right HERE. It will be appearing on all your other favorite digital platforms but I have the best deal of course. In case you missed it, the A-side, Quit Wastin' My Time, is the theme song from truTV's new show Those Who Can't that just happens to feature SPELLS' own "Little" Stevie Shithead. Make sure you tune in Thursday 2/11/16 for the premier!