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SPB featured stream: Cut-Rate Druggist - Blistering

Posted in Records on April 1, 2026

We're pleased to bring you a full stream of Blistering, a new full-length album from Cut-Rate Druggist of Oakland, CA.

Out on April 7, this is your spot to hear it early and often, courtesy of the band, DCxPC Records, and Scene Point Blank. Rules are made to be broken, so this is actually a studio album from the mostly-live label DCxPC.

The duo are built on a drum and bass foundation, delivering full wattage rock 'n' roll schooled in punk, grunge and maybe even a bit of classic rock.

 

Cut-Rate Druggist formed in 2019, following the members' previous jaunts in bands that include Fabulous Disaster and Nobodys, then later together in Year Of The Fist, Squeaky, and hal9000 Beers.

The band is touring Japan, the US West Coast and Europe this year, with more dates being announced regularly.

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​​​photo by Cameron Standt

2026 Announced Tour Dates

March 14th
Thee Stork Club
Oakland, CA

April 1st
Bottom Of The Hill
San Francisco, CA

April 4th
Brix Factory Brewing
Oakland, CA

April 10th
El Puente
Nishi-Yokohama,
Yokohama
Japan

April 11th
Moonstep
Nakano, Tokyo
Japan

April 12th
WALL
Hatsudai, Tokyo
Japan

April 15th
Club Heavy Sick
Hatagaya, Tokyo
Japan

April 16th
Flowers Loft
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
Japan

April 17th
Chicken Shack
Fussa, Tokyo
Japan

April 18th
Dynamite Fest
Hinode, Tokyo
Japan

April 25th
Kilowatt
San Francisco, CA

May 1st
924 Gilman
Berkeley, CA

A 2014 by way of 2026 Exhumed and Iron Reagan split

Posted in Records on April 25, 2026

The 2014 split 12" between Exhumed and Iron Reagan, first released as part of the Tankcrimes Split 12" Series, is returning to print on May 15, again via Tankcrimes after roughly a decade out of print. Each of the 8 songs on the split are exclusive to this release. Read … Read more

Find a new Orphan Donor

Posted in Records on April 25, 2026

Pennsylvania's Orphan Donor has a new EP coming on Mayy 11. The new EP is titled Ailments and comes via Zegema Beach Records. Orphan Donor began as a project from Jared Stimpfl (Secret Cutter, Motel Bible, Oktober Skyline), since growing into a full band with guitarist TJ Schilling (King Slender) … Read more

Oddfellows (Mark Ryan) return

Posted in Records on April 25, 2026

Formed in 1994, Oddfellows -- featuring Chris Pulliam, Mark Ryan, and Mike Throneberry -- just returned after a short initial run and a 30+ year break. The band returns with a new album, plus new guitarist Peter Salisbury (Mind Spiders) and live dates. The band predates Mark Ryan's better known … Read more

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30 Years after Cock Rock (Diesel Boy)

Posted in Tours on April 24, 2026

Diesel Boy, who returned in the 2020s with the release of Gets Old (2023). has announced a 30th anniversary celebration of their debut album, Cock Rock, first released in 1996. The band will embark on a tour that centers on the album, played in its entirety. Currently a few Pacific … Read more

Thrownness Part II

Posted in Records on April 24, 2026

From Lisbon, Thrownness has an upcoming EP, Marrow Part II: A Fire Through The Ether, releasing on Taging Planet. The asmospheric sludge band shared “Coil Wielder” from the EP earlier this week (below). Part II builds off Marrow, released in 2024. Read more Read more

The definitive D.O.A.?

Posted in Records on April 24, 2026

Long-running Canadian punk band D.O.A. just announced a career-spanning compilation called Take on the Tyrants -- a fitting name when they started as well as today. The band has 18 studio albums in their 48 year career, and the new collection collects 33 of those (on 2xLP, or 30 tracks … Read more

Newly Anxious and Angry

Posted in Labels on April 24, 2026

The latest update from label and merch company Anxious and Angry announced a new label signee: Mermaid Island. The Los Angeles, CA band formed in 2022 and their self-titled debut record comes out on June 12 with a video for "Ice Cream" out now. The digital record releases via No … Read more

War//Plague/Svaveldioxid

Posted in Records on April 24, 2026

In a test of our copywriting skills with the slask, War//Plague and Svaveldioxid has announced a new split EP, jointly released via Phobia/Organize and Arise. The EP is titled Absurd Depravity, out May 30. Read more

Pansy Division XXXV

Posted in Tours on April 24, 2026

Pansy Divison turns 35 years as a band this year. To celebrate, the band will play select dates across the US this year, as well as their first trip to Europe since the 1990s. Read more TOUR DATES: May 14 Louisville, KY Portal (all ages) May 15 ST. Louis, MO … Read more

One from Extinction A.D. before the road

Posted in Bands on April 24, 2026

Extinction A.D. released "Truth or Consequences" this week, a new single that features Brian Audley of Incendiary. In a press release, the vocalist/guitarist Rick Jiminez offers, "Working with Brian was a no-brainer for us. Incendiary has always been a massive influence on the Long Island scene, and having his energy … Read more

Buddies Fest 2

Posted in Shows on April 24, 2026

Buddies Fest, which kicked off in Tillsonburg, Ontario last year, is back with another 3-day lineup of punk kbands taking over The Mill/Paddy's Underground on August 7-9, with additional afterparty shows at The Copper Mug. Among the many performers, listed in no particular order: ALL, Kepi Ghoulie, Drag The River, … Read more

A hometown anthem from Toilet Rats

Posted in Records on April 24, 2026

Toilet Rats shared "HEART EMOJI MPLS" today. Notably, it's a new single in advance of a new record this summer. More notably, the album was recorded amid the ICE invasion of early 2026, creating a mood that permeates the new album. Black Cats comes out this June via Steadfast/Sweet Cheetah. … Read more

The Applicators on vinyl

Posted in Records on April 23, 2026

First released in 2006, The Applicators' My Weapon is now 20 years old -- which means it's time for a vinyl reissue. The new edition is remastered for vinyl and comes out on June 15 on Cellofame Records. The Austin, TX band will be on tour later this year in … Read more

The Bobby Lees cover PJ Harvey

Posted in Bands on April 23, 2026

The Bobby Lees just shared a new single from this summer's Epitaph Records debut -- a cover of "50 Ft," originally by PJ Harvey under the title “50ft Queenie.” The trio will release New Self on June 12. The band will also appear on Jason Momoa’s HBO docuseries, On The … Read more

David Byrne travels the world

Posted in Tours on April 22, 2026

Fresh off Coachella and the late night circuit, one-time Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has announced new North American dates, to be followed by a trip to Asia. Byrne resumed an active music life again last year with the release of Who Is The Sky? (Matador). Read more Tour dates: … Read more

The Rheia (Redux)

Posted in Records on April 22, 2026

Oathbreaker's 2016 album Rheia -- reviewed at SPB a decade ago -- will be reissued as a Rheia (Redux) by Deathwish Inc on Ma9 29, with a full remaster and redesign The band recently performed the album at Roadburn Festival. Read more Live dates: May 29-31 Toronto, ON — Prepare … Read more

Franklin Go Kid Go gets bigger

Posted in Records on April 22, 2026

Franklin, sometimes written as !franklin during their 1992-2000 run, will have their 1995 album Go Kid Go reissued in deluxe form by Solid Brass. The new 2xLP collection included all of the band's recorded material form 1993-1996 and come sout on July 17. The band straddled the line between indie, … Read more

Modest Mouse comes with An Eraser and a Maze

Posted in Records on April 21, 2026

Modest Mouse returns with another single and news of a new LP. The band is going to release An Eraser and a Maze on June 5 on vocalist Isaac Brock's Glacial Pace Recordings imprint of Virgin Music Group. The band last released The Golden Casket in 2021. In addition, they … Read more

See The Action in Canada

Posted in Tours on April 21, 2026

The Action, billed as "Canada's first punk band," has announced a ''The 50th anniversary Tour!" in 2026 tour, featuring original vocalist Ted Axe joined by a new lineup of musicians, who will play the band's 1978 set list. After touring with the Ramones and The Stranglers in 1978, the band … Read more