Interview with Marcus of Nausea Records

So Marcus, tell me about how you came to discover punk rock?
Hi Jay, thank you so much for the invitation to participate in your zine.
Punk rock came into my life when I was 14 years old, in 1985. I was already a fan of heavy metal because that style was much more accessible at the time, and I was already a fan of heavy music. The first punk record I bought was a compilation of Brazilian punk called "Ataque Sonoro" with bands like Ratos de Porão, Lobotomia, etc. That changed my life forever. The punk ethos has always guided me through life to this day. I've lived in London since 2006, and it was here that I had the opportunity to see more bands and make friends who share the same mindset, and it was also where I had the idea to start my label, Nausea Records.

It's Marcus! And more of those killer Nausea Records shirts are coming soon, I already asked!  

What led you to decide to start the label? And more specifically, a reissue label?

The idea of ​​starting the label came from boredom. I was tired of just working, drinking too much, and paying bills. I needed something to exercise my creativity, to give something back to punk, and especially to bring these forgotten bands back to the present day so that younger people could enjoy them. I've been collecting vinyl records since the 80s, I've always loved vinyl records. One very stressful day at work, sometime in 2015, I decided to start looking for bands I grew up listening to, contacting the former members, and starting the release process. All this without any experience. The first band was Fear of War from Sweden. I searched incessantly for the former members on social media and found the former vocalist. Everything started to flow naturally from there.



What sorts of things did you not anticipate and wish someone would have told you when starting Nausea Records?
Very good question Jay! don't think I encountered many unpleasant issues during the record release process. Perhaps some anxieties from delays in receiving materials and delays from vinyl factories. The biggest problem is, and always will be, the high cost of manufacturing vinyl, but that was something I was already expecting. Despite the financial problems and the current state of the world, I find refuge in working with the label.

Has it been tough releasing records by bands that are long gone and typically can’t help promote the record?
Each band comes with a different story, audio recordings from different sources. Some are better or worse than others, but that's where the pleasure lies. Of all the releases on my label, I don't think I preferred the original mix to the mastered version. Mastering truly brings the music back to life.

What would be your holy grail of a reissue? Is there a record out there that you feel is in dire need of a 2026 Nausea Records release?
There are several bands that deserve the Nausea Records treatment. The band that comes to mind right now is Huvudtvätt from Sweden. I've been itching to reissue an LP with all the 7"s. I've been trying for years but without success.



Have you ever discovered a band’s recordings, only to contact them and realize they have no idea why you’d want them? Or a band that doesn’t like their old recordings and would rather keep it buried?
This has happened many times. There are bands that recorded excellent songs and didn't realize their importance. Yes, there are many great bands with great recordings, but the band members aren't interested in re-releasing them or simply aren't taking the band seriously anymore. Very sad.

Have you ever walked away from a release because something didn’t feel “right”? Like maybe all members weren’t on board or something like that?
Yes, it has happened. I gave up because the biggest problem was the political maneuvering involved and also my inability to meet the financial demands. It's happened at least three times already. I also find it very sad and frustrating, but it is what it is.



So what lies in store for Nausea Records in 2026?
Besides the excellent Belgian post-punk band T-RED, which is already on sale on a beautiful blue vinyl, I'm currently working on INTENSIFIED CHAOS with a ferocious punk hardcore from California, which is almost ready! Rare recordings of a demo and an entire show from 1982. I'm also almost finished with the artwork for the covers and booklets of the legendary Italian goth/post punk band DANZA MORTA, featuring rare studio and live recordings from 1985. That should be released soon. There's also the Belgian post-punk band called YOUR EYES with unreleased studio tracks. There's an English band I'm about to start working on, STRIKNENE, with a very beautiful mod/anarcho-punk sound. And a punk hardcore band from Sweden in 1983 called ALBYL. There's also a great synth minimal goth from the band RICKY BENZ AND DISTRIBUTORS from Italy. Keep your eyes peeled folks, there's a lot of good stuff coming!

Where can people go to buy your records or follow the label?
Thanks for the opportunity Jay
There are several online options:
nausearecords.bandcamp.com
nausearecords.limitedrun.com

Instagram: @nausearecords
Facebook: nausea records

Email: nausearecords@outlook.com

Also on brick and mortar records stores such as All Ages in Camden, London and some punk distros across the world such as Puke and Vomit (USA), Refuse Records (Poland and Germany), Agipunk (Italy), A.N.D Records (Canada), Radiation Records (Italy), No Front Teeth (London), Inflammable Material (London), Hohnie Records (Germany)