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A big Mastodon update

Posted in Records on July 18, 2026

Mastodon just announced a new LP, the release of Marrow Deep, out August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The first single, "Snakes For Dinner" features a guest contribution from Josh Homme and will be followed by a fall tour with Deafheaven and Alcest, dubbed The Poisonous Weapons tour.

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THE POISONOUS WEAPONS TOUR

September 16 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock
September 18 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Yards
 September 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
September 20 - Louisville, KY - Louder than Life
September 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall
September 23 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
September 24 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount
September 25 - Washington, DC - Anthem
September 27 - Montreal, QC - MTelus
September 28 - Toronto, ON - Rebel
September 29 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Riverworks
October 1 - Detroit, MI - Fillmore
October 2 - Chicago, IL - The Riviera
October 3 - Minneapolis, MN - Palace
October 6 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
October 7 - Boise, ID - Revolution
October 9 - Oakland, CA - The Fox
October 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium
October 11 - San Diego, CA - The Sound
October 14 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
October 16 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
October 17 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
October 18 - Memphis, TN - Satellite Music Hall
October 20 - Cleveland, OH - Agora
October 21 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
October 22 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern
October 24 - Dallas, TX - Sick New World Dallas
 
* all dates with Deafheaven and Alcest

Stetson Heat Seeker has No Place For Cowards

Posted in Records on July 18, 2026

Stetson Heat Seeker will release This Is No Place For Coward at the end of summer, on Sept. 4. Formed in 2023 with an EP to their name, the Seattle, WA band has shifted its lineup while solidifying its sound in advance of the new LP. Read more This Is … Read more

The Frogs hop along with a reissue

Posted in Records on July 18, 2026

With most of their catalog out of print, The Frogs' My Daughter The Broad is set for a forthcoming vinyl reissue, complete with bonus tracks. The reissue, via Foreign Leisure Records, comes out on Sept. 11, 2026. The original was released in 1996 on Matador. A documetary on the boundary-pushing … Read more

Try The Burgers in Japan or the UK

Posted in Tours on July 18, 2026

In advance of UK and Japan tours, The Burgers shared a new single called "Bedroom," originally by The Candy Strypers. The single debuted today on streamers via Unsolicited Demos Records Ltd. As for tour dates, check below. Read more Live dates: UK TOUR 2026 28th August – Glasgow – The … Read more

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Divided Heaven vs ICE

Posted in Bands on July 17, 2026

While DcxPC Live record label has a niche, they aren't afraid to break the mold -- sharing a new digital, studio single today from Divided Heaven, the anti-ICE song "SALT." "Jeff and I have been friends for more than two decades. He is an incredible person, songwriter, and artist -- … Read more

Hit Like A Girl tour dates

Posted in Tours on July 17, 2026

Hit Like A Girl, the project founded by Nicolle Maroulis (they/them), who is currently joined by Mol White (they/them) on synth and backing vocals, Mike Davis (he/they) on drums, Nat Lopatine (they/them) on bass, and rotating members on guitar, will tour in the US and Europe through the rest of … Read more

James Mercer's Book of Dreams

Posted in Music News on July 17, 2026

James Mercer of The Shins has an upcoming children's picture book titled Book of Dreams, out March 2, 2027 on Random House Children's Books. Illustrations are by Jacob Escobedo, SVP of Creative for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, who has also created album art for The Shins and Broken Bells. … Read more

Too Late, But Still...Tomorrow

Posted in Records on July 17, 2026

Friday July 17 is the release date for How Much We Can Take, a new post-hardcore album from Too Late, But Still -- out via Cardinal Sun Records. You can hear via bandcamp now, below. Read more Read more

The Number Twelve Looks Like You x Twenty-Five

Posted in Tours on July 16, 2026

Mongrel, released back in 2007, is nearing its 20th anniversary. As such, the band The Number Twelve Looks Like You is planning a special tour to mark the anniversary, as well as a newly remastered vinyl release via Equal Vision Records. Read SPB's 19 year-old review of the original. Read … Read more

The SUNN O))) times

Posted in Tours on July 16, 2026

With a new self-titled album out this year (Sub Pop), SUNN O))) has announced a headlining North American tour this fall. Read SPB's review here. Read more Live dates: Fri. Oct. 02 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom Sat. Oct. 03 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns Sun. Oct. 04 … Read more

Recollection / Intrusive Thoughts

Posted in Records on July 16, 2026

Recollection will release a new 4-song EP next monthh, out on August 28 via DAZE. The band previously released Vivid Dreams last year, and shares members with members of Rude Awakening, Hammer Bros, Life's End, Hard Ca$h, Slab, and more. This new EP is titled Intrusive Thoughts. The title track … Read more

Shrineburner to bring Hymns of Despair

Posted in Records on July 15, 2026

Chicago, IL three-piece Shrineburner will release their debut album of sludge meets doom metal on Sept. 11. The debut is called Hymns of Despair and includes six tracks. The band previously released an EP, Solitude, in 2024 with a previous lineup. Read more Hymns Of Despair Track Listing: 1. Void … Read more

Arson Announce Self-Titled Debut

Posted in Records on July 12, 2026

Hardcore group, arson, have made their debut with their self-titled full length on New Morality Zine. The group consists of members of Colonial Wound, Excide, and Show Me Mary. You can stream arson NOW.   Read more

Australian Cattle God to Release Cornpone's Final Recordings

Posted in Labels on July 12, 2026

Noise-Punks, Cornpone, will be releasing their final recordings from 1996 to early 1997 will be seeing the light of day after 30 years of being lost. The band dissolved in the 90s after their guitarist, David " Spanky" Morrow passed away after their final recordings were made. The master tapes, … Read more

AI labeling for music?

Posted in Music News on July 11, 2026

The IFPI, RIAA, A2IM, WIN, IMPALA, The Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Human Artistry Campaign has partnered to suggest a voluntary labeling system to dentore AI content within music, with two labels, a "larger AI" label that signifies “AI-Generated” content versus a "smaller" label to mark “AI-Assisted.” “Transparency is essential, but it … Read more

New rock cellist covers

Posted in Bands on July 11, 2026

Cellist Gordon Withers just released two new singles as part of Sweet Cheetah Records' Covers For Cause series. The singles are “Never Meant" (American Football) and “Calba’s Last” (Ethel Meserve), and all proceeds will benefit The Southern Poverty Law Center. “My non-musical work has largely involved serving the progressive nonprofit … Read more

New Coyote Man

Posted in Records on July 11, 2026

Chicago trio Coyote Man just announced a new album: Prosthetic Memories. The album comes out on August 14 on LP, cd, and digitally. Read more Prosthetic Memories Track Listing: 1. Coping Mechanism 2. War Hatchet 3. Zealotry 4. Interpreting Dreams 5. Holographic Heirloom 6. Inadequate 7. Faith In A Burning … Read more

False Flowers cover Adam and the Ants

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

Sacramento, CA post-punk band False Flowers has a new double single out "Secret Futures" b/w "Beat My Guest" (sahred below. The new release follows a mini-LP and one half of it is a new take on Adam and the Ants' "Beat My Guest," which will be released on 7" via … Read more

The Linda Lindas Gotta Get Out

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

The Linda Lindas have set an August 28 release date for their upcoming Reprise/Warner major label debut, Gotta Get Out. The first single came out today, featuring Hayley Williams, and is shared below. The band last released No Obligation in 2024. Read more Tour Dates: 09/17 - Berkeley, CA @ … Read more

New Totalitär

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

Swedish d-beat band Totalitär is back, announcing a new self-titled ablum that will release on August 28 on Prank Records (North America) and De:Nihil Records (Europe). Formed in 1985, the band last released Vi Är Eliten nearly 20 years ago. Read more Album tracklist: 1. Vad är det ni vill … Read more