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Accessible Festivals offers free tickets

Posted in Music News on September 5, 2022

Registered non-profit organization Accessible Festivals has launched a partnership with some of the US's largest festivals -- such as Austin City Limits Music Festival, BottleRock Napa Valley, Electric Daisy Carnival, Lollapalooza, Rolling Loud NY, Stagecoach and more -- to improve accessibility for disabled music fans via the Dan Grover Memorial Ticket Grant Program, which will provide a limited number of free access tickets to events.

The late Dan Grover was one of the first Accessibility Consultants in the live music industry.

Learn more about the program via their website.

Andrew Thorp King writes a book

Posted in Music News on August 21, 2022

Andrew Thorp King, known for founding Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records, and also spending time working with Bridge Nine, Victory, and Relapse earlier on, has written a book called Failure Rules! The 5 Rules for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics. The book will publish on Sept. 27 on Lioncrest Publishing, with a … Read more

.MAR's Fuerza Is up on Display for Us All

Posted in Music News on August 4, 2022

I'm always excited about young emerging bands, especially ones that show more than a decent amount of promise. There's something just so immediate, fresh, and moving about the novel energy of young musicians that makes you feel like you've just been brought to life. In line with that, today, I … Read more

Special H.R. (Bad Brains) merch offer

Posted in Music News on July 29, 2022

Trust Records, recently focused on reissues of classic punk, including Circle Jerks and 7Seconds, has announced a new merch line for H.R. (Bad Brains) in reference to his solo albums Singin in the Heart (1989) and Charge (1990). In addition, the label shares an unreleased track on their DJ Lion Dub Mix, "Positive Vibrations," … Read more

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A history of drone (in book form)

Posted in Music News on July 8, 2022

Third Man Books, a partner of Third Man Records, has published Monolithic Undertow: In Search of Sonic Oblivion, a history and exploration of drone music by author Harry Sword, taking into consideration artists Alice Coltrane, La Monte Young, Velvet Underground, Sleep, Sunn O))), and more. Read more

It Came From Aquarius Records documentary

Posted in Music News on May 15, 2022

Aquarius Records was an independent record store in San Francisco for 47 years, closing in 2016. The legacy lives on in the form of a new documentary, It Came From Aquarius Records, which will premier3 on June 3 at SF Doc Fest (and stream worldwide June 1-12). The documentary explores … Read more

Butthole Surfers: What Does Regret Mean? on paperback

Posted in Music News on March 7, 2022

Melodic Virtue is issuing Butthole Surfers: What Does Regret Mean? on paperback -- out now, as of March 4. By author Aaron Tanner, the book was originally published in 2019. It includes a reproduction of a long out-of-print zine, Strange VD, authored by Gibby Haynes, as well an introduction by Mickey Melchiondo (Ween) … Read more

Fat Mike has a podcast now

Posted in Music News on February 5, 2022

Fat Mike of NOFX has joined the podcast game, launching his own "Fat Mike's Fat Mic," with a new episode available every Tuesday going forward. The podcast will feature "insightful conversations with musicians, athletes, actors, and more," kicking things off with guests Eric Melvin (NOFX), producer Gary Ousdahl, and Talli … Read more

Two unreleased Devo songs

Posted in Music News on December 18, 2021

In promotion of Hard + Fast, an upcoming book of early LA punk photography from Melanie Nissen (out Feb. 1), Flood has shared two unreleased Devo songs, "Too Much Paranoias" and "Praying Hands," both of which were captured on 24-track live recording from 1977. A photographer for Slash fanzine back in the … Read more

Photo book collection of early US punk

Posted in Music News on November 26, 2021

Photographer Melanie Nissen (Slash fanzine, 1977-1980) will be featured in a new book of early US punk photography called Hard + Fast, publishing on Feb. 1, 2022 via Blank Industries. While roughly forty years since taking the photos, it is Nissen's first official collection, to be published in a hardbound … Read more

The Riley Gale Foundation launches

Posted in Music News on August 22, 2021

The Riley Gale Foundation is hosting a celebration of the late musician's life on Wednesday August 25 in Dallas, TX. Gale, known for his work with Power Trip, passed away last August. The event serves as the official kickoff for The Riley Gale Foundation, a 501-(C) (3) charity, which serves to … Read more

Ska and Reggae in America: the book

Posted in Music News on April 25, 2021

A new book titled Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History will be available on July 4, 2021. Authored by Marc Wasserman and to publishi via DiWulf Publishing House, the book collects anecdotes and history from The Shakers to The Specials to 3rd Wave ska in the 1990s in more … Read more

Will Yip sponsors fundraiser

Posted in Music News on March 27, 2021

Producer Will Yip is hosting a fundraising raffle with prizes that include rare items from Fender, various bands Yip has recorded -- such as Circa Survive, Title Fight, and Code Orange -- Q&As and recordings. All proceeds will benefit the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Fund. "The growing racism … Read more

Roughneck Recording Co talks Leatherface history

Posted in Music News on January 24, 2021

SPB doesn't make standard practice of sharing interesting interviews elsewhere, but Leatherface fans should take note of a recent interview at Negative Insight magazine, which digs deep into the band's catalog and history with Laurence Bell formerly of Roughneck Recording Co. and currently with Domino Records. We dig an in-depth … Read more

NYIVA seeks funding for NYC independent venues

Posted in Music News on December 20, 2020

With independent music venues facing economic challenges related to widespread shutdowns, various organizations are working to find relief to sustain those businesses through the pandemic. The New York Independent Venue Association has opened a campaign that the state of New York designate funding toward the industry before the 2020 calendar … Read more

Punk Rock Karaoke: open call

Posted in Music News on December 20, 2020

Since 1996, Greg Hetson (Bad Religion, Circle Jerks), Eric Melvin (NOFX), and now Darrin Pfeiffer (Goldfinger) and Randy Bradbury (Pennywise), have organized a concept called Punk Rock Karaoke. The musicians listed will play a punk rock classic, with anyone and everyone open to grab the microphone. The series has featured … Read more

First Avenue fundraiser offers exclusive songs via subscription

Posted in Music News on December 19, 2020

Offering a new model of raising funds by offering exclusive music, Minneapolis, MN-based venue First Avenue launched the First Love Project this week. Like many independent venues struggling as the pandemic wreaks havoc on public health as well as local economies, the venue is looking for alternative sources of income to … Read more

Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon) fundraiser

Posted in Music News on September 7, 2020

Ryan Butler, the guitarist of Landmine Marathon and a recording engineer for Exhumed, Misery Index, Ghoul, and more, has been added to the liver transplant list and he suffers from a rare disorder known as Wilson’s Disease. To manage the life threatening situation, Butler's loved ones have started a fundraising effort … Read more

New eco-friendly vinyl packaging announced

Posted in Music News on August 30, 2020

German media manufacturer Optimal Media has announced an eco-friendly vinyl pack that uses no shrinkwrap, recycled vinyl and paper, plant-based ink, and carbon emmision compensation. It's being marketed as the first of its kind and gives media producers a sustainable alternative. Read more Interested parties can learn more at their … Read more

2 new GG Allin books

Posted in Music News on August 29, 2020

GG Allin, who passed away 27 years ago, continues to garner attention. This fall, Microcosm Publishing will release two new Allin-themed releases: Rock and Roll Terrorist: The Graphic Life of Shock Rocker GG Allin, a graphic novel that shares Allin's biography, plus a standalong "Activity & Coloring Book," both by … Read more