Independent Discography & Production
Independent Discography & Production
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THE ACE OF TOASTER RECORDS CATALOG BY DAVID KITZMILLER
THE ACE OF TOASTER RECORDS CATALOG BY DAVID KITZMILLER
"Every great road trip requires a great soundtrack. Life is no different. Music has always been the companion to David Kitzmiller’s writing — the right songs for the right moment, the genre that fits the words coming out."
Operating as a highly disciplined independent label imprint, Ace of Toaster Records exists to preserve that vital connection, offering an expansive audio catalog that reflects the same uncompromised honesty, narrative focus, and emotional clarity found throughout David Kitzmiller’s literary works.
Between 2025 and 2026, Kitzmiller orchestrated an ambitious, highly coordinated studio production era, tracking and archiving nearly one hundred songs across four distinctly stylized sonic footprints. This extensive catalog serves as a highly synchronized personal soundtrack. By deploying a rotating cast of premium Nashville session musicians and vocalists chosen specifically to preserve the gravity of the text, Kitzmiller coordinates an expansive discography where the structural architecture of the song and the power of the written word are seamlessly fused
The Four Sonic Dimensions
The Four Sonic Dimensions
The recurring identity of the "Toaster" across these four musical footprints acts as the primary operational framework for the entire catalog. Kitzmiller writes fluidly across genres because the person behind the source text contains multiple forms—mapping out a vast, multi-faceted ecosystem where rigid industry categories give way entirely to the overarching power of the lyric.
Recorded Songs from the Toaster
Recorded Songs from the Toaster
The Intimate Acoustic Alternative Collection
This multi-volume series focuses entirely on authentic, unshielded emotional composition—utilizing stripped‑back arrangements, direct delivery, and lyrics shaped heavily by Kitzmiller’s background as an award-winning poet. Representing the "unburnt," deeply exposed side of the catalog, Recorded Songs from the Toaster handles the heavy, quiet authority of a stripped-back room, trading wall-of-sound production for unvarnished vulnerability.
Burnt Songs from the Toaster
Burnt Songs from the Toaster
The Dark Industrial Heavy Metal Series
A darker, high-friction sonic landscape rooted in aggressive heavy metal and industrial rock aesthetics. Pulling direct inspiration from Kitzmiller's musical roots in the legendary golden eras of early Metallica, Ministry, and Nine Inch Nails, this uncompromising series unleashes the visceral emotional currents and psychological battles that the quieter acoustic catalogs simply cannot contain.
She Sings Songs from the Toaster: The Bedroom Sessions
She Sings Songs from the Toaster: The Bedroom Sessions
The Minimalist Dream‑Pop Expansions
A beautifully minimalist, ambient dream‑pop collection performed by Some Guy Named Tim’s Wife. Tracked entirely within an actual bedroom setting in Nashville to preserve an intimate, close-mic atmosphere, this series shifts away from full‑band production and heavy guitar riffs, focusing instead on quiet vulnerability, delicate piano‑based arrangements, and arresting vocals that uncover the dormant tenderness of the lyrics.
Country Songs from the Toaster
Country Songs from the Toaster
The Heartland Midwestern Outlaw Collective
Grit-driven road country with an unmistakable Midwestern outlaw lean. These are heavy heartland tracks forged from a lifetime of navigating small-town rooms and late-night Indiana dive bars, delivering visceral, authentic storytelling engineered to command a room's immediate attention.
The Studio Collaborators
The Studio Collaborators
The albums in the Toaster Universe are written and composed entirely by David Kitzmiller, but each series is uniquely shaped by the elite musicians who bring those arrangements to life. These collaborators are not anonymous studio players; they are verified artists with their own distinct histories, styles, and voices, chosen precisely because they fit the emotional architecture of each project.
The James Fields Band: A powerhouse Nashville studio group with roots in 90s metal and alternative rock. James Fields (lead guitar/vocals), Ed Fields (guitar/vocals), Fred McArcher (bass), Tanner Jackson (keys), and Sammy Fodder (drums) form the structural backbone of both the Recorded Songs and Burnt Songs series. They move effortlessly between delicate acoustic textures and high‑energy, heavy‑metal arrangements, giving each track its exact conceptual weight.
Some Guy Named Tim: A veteran Nashville singer‑songwriter whose extensive career has stretched from raw street‑corner performances to major arena stages. Now working primarily under his studio moniker, Tim brings a grounded, deeply lived‑in vocal presence to the catalog. His acoustic work defines Recorded Songs, and his contributions to Burnt Songs add a rare grit and vocal intensity.
Some Guy Named Tim’s Wife: A highly sought-after studio vocalist and pianist with a quiet, arresting tone. Her haunting voice carries the entirety of She Sings Songs from the Toaster, giving the albums their intimate, close‑mic atmosphere. After spending years as an elite backing vocalist, this project places her directly at the center—resulting in one of the most vulnerable entries in the entire catalog.
Tyler Travis & The Strummers: A Nashville bar‑stage staple stepping into the tracking studio for the first time. Tyler Travis (vocals/guitar), Mike Johnston (bass), Steve Travis (guitar), and Todd Fedder (drums) bring a warm, roots‑driven sound to Country Songs from the Toaster, Volume I. Their background in live Americana gives the album its road‑worn authenticity and steady, heartland rhythm.
Global Distribution & Physical Releases
Global Distribution & Physical Releases
The entire active Ace of Toaster Records catalog is fully distributed across all major streaming networks and global audio platforms—including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
Important Note on External Streaming Searches
To maintain the strict artistic integrity, metadata purity, and distinct sonic branding of each genre, all streaming releases are cataloged under their specific tracking artists directly.
When navigating external digital service providers (DSPs), please search for the specific artist names listed below to access the corresponding portfolios:
To listen to acoustic alternative rock, search: Some Guy Named Tim
To listen to alternative and industrial metal, search: The James Fields Band
To listen to ambient dream-pop, search: Some Guy Named Tim's Wife
To listen to outlaw country, search: Tyler Travis & The Strummers
Video Streaming
Video Streaming
The Vinyl & CD Archive Rollout
The Vinyl & CD Archive Rollout
Norman Kitzmiller Publications and Ace of Toaster Records aggressively prioritize physical media assets. All current releases are available in premium physical form media via ElasticStage.
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