For the past five years Killing the Dream has been delivering blistering metallic hardcore that is infused with a tinge of melody. SPB recently spoke with vocalist Eli Horner.
From their modest beginnings amongst the punk world of Gilman St. in the mid 1990's, Tiger Army has grown into one of the world's biggest psychobilly acts. SPB recently caught up with vocalist/guitarist Nick 13 during the band's Canadian headlining tour.
Idle Tigers partner indie rock, electronica, folk, poetry, and performance arts into one of the most unique musical experiences ever. SPB sat down with mastermind Ross Hawkins and delved into what actually inspires the music of Idle Tigers.
They're back by popular demand! SPB has brought back our MP3 section, but unlike before, we're hosting EXCLUSIVE mp3s. To start things off, we've got a double-scoop: exclusive songs from Perth Express' upcoming discography and Strangers' debut full-length, Weight. We're also running contests for both releases, so be sure to enter those for a chance to win some great prize packs.
It's a new look and of course, this means new features. Just one of these new features is the staff blog, where SPB writers can share their thoughts, rants, photos, ideas, and general internet miscellany. With new blogs posted frequently, it's always worth a click to see what SPB has on its collective mind.
Posted by Michael on Saturday 5th July, 2008Soul Control have revealed plans to release four different one-sided 7"s via four different record labels. Each 7" will contain one new song; the covers of all four records will come together to form one larger image. The labels handling the releases are Hex Records, Teenage Disco Bloodbath Records, Triple B Records, and Dead But Dreaming Records. The band will enter the studio in two weeks with Jay Maas to record for the effort, their follow-up to their most recent offering, Involution. The band plans to head out on tour in support of the release later this Summer/early Fall.
Posted by Michael on Saturday 5th July, 2008The initial dates for The Revival Tour featuring Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, Tim Barry of Avail, and Ben Nichols of Lucero have been announced. The three will be joined by a revolving cast of support: Austin Lucas, Tom Gabel, Kevin Seconds, Frank Turner, Jesse Malin, Sundowner, Chris Wollard, and Jon Snodgrass. To view the dates, click "read more."
Source: Punknews
Posted by Michael on Friday 4th July, 2008Greetings on this fourth day of the month of July. If you live in America, you know that means two things: barbeque and fireworks. So go outside and fill your belly with ribs and burgers while you're blowing stuff up, but hopefully not your fingers because you'll need those to type in our address (unless you've bookmarked us - *wink wink*). We shall return Monday with new reviews and other goodies.
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008The tracklisting for the upcoming Broadway Calls and Teenage Bottlerocket split 7" has been announced. Each band will contribute two tracks - one original and one cover. The record is due out via Adeline Records on July 15th. Artwork can be viewed online here and here. The tracklisting is as follows:
- Broadway Calls - Get At Me
- Broadway Calls - She's Got A New Spell (Billy Bragg)
- Teenage Bottlerocket - Bitchface
- Teenage Bottlerocket - Dean's Dream (Dead Milkmen)
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008Lyrics Born's video for the song "I Like It, I Love It" has been made available online here. The song is taken from the album Everywhere at Once, out now via Epitaph Records.
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008Sub Pop Records has announced the return of its Singles Club in celebration of its twenty years as a label. This run of The Sub Pop Singles Club will run for one year only and be limited to 1,500 copies of each single. Iincluded are 7"s from such artists as Om, Unnatural Helpers, Tyvek, Black Mountain, Black Lips, Arthur & Yu, Mika Miko, Blues Control, Notwist, and others to be revealed. The first record will feature two songs from Om and ships on August 15th. For more info, head here.
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam/Soundgarden fame has announce a new project, a jazz-trio. The group, dubbed Harrybu McCage, is rounded out by keyboardist and guitarist Ryan Burns and bassist Geoff Harper; Cameron also contributes guitar. The tracklisting to the band's debut album, due out July 8th, is as follows:
1. I Mean You (C. Hawkins, T. Monk)
2. A Little Max (D. Ellington)
3. Sneakin? Around (R. Bryant)
4. Evidence (T. Monk)
5. Monk?s Mood (T. Monk)
6. Jetskiing on Priest Lake (Ryan Burns)
7. Ask Me Now (T. Monk)
8. Off Minor (T. Monk)
9. Rhodes Jam (M. Cameron)
10. Alice in My Fantasies (G. Clinton, Jr.)
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008A new Shook Ones track has made its way online here. The track is from the band's upcoming split 7" with Hour of the Wolf.
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008Murder City Devils have announced another in a series of sporadic reunion shows. The latest will take place September 6th at the Roseland Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008The gravestone of Joy Division vocalist Ian Curtis was stolen from Macclesfield Cemetery, where he is buried. According to officials, the stone was stolen between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; officials are looking to the public for help in returning the memorial stone.
Source: BBC News
Posted by Michael on Thursday 3rd July, 2008Seven Generations have made two songs from their upcoming full-length, To See the End, available online here. The album is due out via New Age Records.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Minus the Bear will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live on July 18th to perform the song "Throwin' Shapes" from Planet of Ice. In related news, you can check out two exclusive sessions the band recorded online here and here.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008The Faint have posted "The Geeks were Right," the first single from their upcoming full-length, Fasciinatiion, online here. The album is due out August 5th via their own blank.wav label.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Unkle have made several tracks from the upcoming End Titles...Stories for Film available online. You can check out the song "Blade in the Back" featuring Gavin Clark here. The song "Kaned And Abel" is available here while "Chemical" - featuring Josh Homme - can be streamed here.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Clutch have posted a live version of "Texan Book of the Dead" online here. The song is from their upcoming live CD/DVD, Full Fathom Five, due out August 12th on their own Weathermaker Music.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Red Sparrowes have made the track "We Left the Apes to Rot, But Find the Fang Still Grows Within" online here. The song is taken from their forthcoming digital EP, Aphorisms, which is slated for an August 1st release (a standard release is planned for late Fall). The band most recently released Every Red Heart Shines Towards the Red Sun.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Bad Religion have posted an acoustic version of "Sorrow" online here. The song is taken from the forthcoming deluxe edition of New Maps of Hell, due out on July 8th.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008MTV Press will be releasing Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music on October 7th. The book features 224 pages of visual documentation of the American hardcore movement (Black Flag, Big Boys, Rites of Spring, Agnostic Front, and more) that was authored by Nathan Nedorostek and Anthony Pappalardo with contributions from Sacha Jenkins, Dave Smalley, Jeff Nelson, and photographer Mark Owens.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Dublab has posted an exclusive track from Architecture in Helsinki's forthcoming EP, Like it or Not. You can check out the song "One Heavy February" here. The album is out in stores this coming Tuesday via Polyvinyl Records.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008Hot Topic will launch its own online digital music site in August titled Shockhound. The site will feature a digital music store from music of all genres as well as band merchandise, interviews, and other exclusive features.
Some of the most memorable albums were created in the strangest fashion, The Doors' L.A. Woman comes to mind. Although not exactly a legendary album, the same goes for Crayven's debut EP Colosseum. Guitar and bass were recorded straight to the computer, vocals in the studio of a local ... Continue reading
