Reminiscent of the packaging of early releases from The Ex, the vocalist from that band–G.W. Sok–provides the words for the first tracks on this 7″ from Sleepytime Gorilla Museum drummer/composer Moe! Staino’s long-running band, a brutal wordplay stab at Russian president Putin for his invasion of Ukraine; plus a dub remix of a song on the upcoming full-length Surplus 1980 album.

“7” on Ukraine-inspired Yellow and Blue split vinyl. Each sleeve handmade and unique with rubber stamped titles with a vellum OBI and sealed with a genuine Ukraine postage stamp. All sales of this single will be donated to The Vet Crew, a Ukraine-based animal rescue whose mission is to aid the animals left behind due to the war.”-Surplus Industries

“Surplus 1980 are releasing our first record since 2019 on Friday, December 2! This 7” single features two songs. The first, “Kremlin Gremlin (A Dull Fiddler)” is a collaboration with our good pal, G.W. Sok, who provides vocals and a brutal wordplay stab at the Russian president for his unforgiving invasion of Ukraine. The second song is a dub remix of a tune that will be on our forthcoming full-length album (due Spring 2023).”-Surplus 1980