Fleshies are back with a new album. Titled Introducing the Fleshies, the new jam is available from Dirt Cult Records now.

The Oakland, CA band originally formed in 1999 and has previous records on renowned labels including Alternative Tentacles, Recess, Adeline, and more. They’re known for a serious work ethic and active tour schedule, along with lefty political themes and an intense, unpredictable live show.

The new record captures that raw energy that blends aggression with humor and an underlying sense of melody.

Listen here:

A lot has happened since 2003, when SPB first launched onto the worldwide web. Three-fourths of the site founders moved on to new projects. People graduated from college, got married, found careers, and more. Staff comes, goes, and sometimes returns. As the world changes, SPB remains focused on independent music through it all.

When SPB turned 10 in 2013, we celebrated with the release of a book, All Downhill From Here. We're proud of sticking around; we're proud of our work. We also want to thank you for supporting us. 2018 marked our 15th anniversary, and to celebrate we're giving away 15 ebook copies of All Downhill From Here. We gave away several earlier this year, but we're back with more free copies. 

Enter the contest here. (Or purchase a physical book here.)

After a brief(ish) hiatus, we're back with the new 2019 season of our podcast! You can find us on iTunes and use your regular podcast search engine to look for Scene Point Blank, or you can just use the handy embedded player below to listen to our new episode. Show notes are also included below.

After working on new material for almost a decade, Boston's Death Before Dishonor will return with the fiery Unfinished Business on July 26 on Bridge Nine Records. It will be the band's fourth record with the label and features 8 songs totalling over 20 minutes of new material that was recorded at Zeuss Studio.

Death Before Dishonor will also play at This Is Hardcore fest this summer.

Galactic Protector will unveil its debut album titled Evening will release on June 28 through Burning Witches Records.

The project is a solo pseudonym from Bryan Ricie, best known as bassist in The Sword, and also an accomplished producer. The 15-song instrumental debut blends electronic landscapes with synthesizer melodies and dream pop befitting of its moniker.

Check out the titular track "Galactic Protector" here:

Scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in Raleigh, NC, Hopscotch festival will return for its 10th iteration. This year's lineup features over 100 acts, with announced artists Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Deerhunter, Jenny Lewis, and more.

While more artists are still to be announced, headliner info and specific dates are listed below.

Copenhagen's Halshug will release its third studio album this July on Southern Lord Recordings. The Denmark punk band will titled the record Drøm, with an official release set for July 19.

The band has two previous LPs under their belt: 2015's Blodets Bånd and 2016's Sort Sind.

They've also shared a new video, "Fantasi" here:

Backtrack, who formed in 2008 and have released music on Flatspot Records, 6131 Records, and Bridge 9 Records, will disband at year's end.

Before the group calls it a day, they will embark on several tours, including dates in the US, Canada, Asia, and Australia.

"We appreciate everyone who has shown this band love over the past eleven years. Thanks to anyone who has supported us along the way, and we look forward to seeing you one last time," the band says in a prepared statement.

Confirmed tour dates are listed below, with more still to come. Backtrack most recently released Bad To My World in 2017 (Bridge 9).

Fifty punks bands will perform at the upcoming Bristol Booze Cruise, taking place May 24-26. Inspired by Hamburg’s Booze Cruise Festivals, 50 bands will play across 3 stages over 3 days at The Exchange and Stage & Hounds.

The lineup, listed in full below, come from 9 different countries and includes Apologies I have None, Erica Freas, Vacation, The Dauntless Elite, Western Settings, Sssnakes, and more. A portion of profits will be donated to Sea Watch, a not-for-profit organisation that helps to rescue refugees stranded in the Mediterranean Sea.