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Bumbershoot 2023: Dates and headliners

Posted in Shows on March 26, 2023

Bumbershoot 2023 has been set for Sept. 2-3, with the Seattle, WA set festival celebrating its 50th anniversary with a varied, global lineup that will include sets by Sleater-Kinney, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbreaker, AFI, Fatboy Slim, Band of Horses, Screaming Females, Morgan and the Organ Donors (feat. Toby Vail), and many more, listed in full (so far) below.

Tickets are on sale now, and additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Full 2023 Music Lineup:

A-Trak, AFI, Algernon Cadwallader, Anabel Englund, Band Of Horses, Benny The Butcher, Beverly Crusher, Black Ends, Bomba Estéreo,A Breaks and Swells, Brittany Howard, Cassandra Lewis, Chimurenga Renaissance, Chong the Nomad, Dave B., Debby Friday, Descendents, Destroy Boys, DOMi & JD Beck, Durand Jones, Fatboy Slim, Fouad Masoud, Girl Trouble, Gustaf, Hunx and his Punx, Jacob Banks, Jawbreaker, King Youngblood, Long Dark Moon, Major League Djz, Massy Ferguson, Matt and Kim, modernlove., Morgan and the Organ Donors, Phantogram, Pink Boa, Pressha, Puddles Pity Party, Radioactivity, Rebirth Brass Band, Reignwolf, Ride (performing “Going Blank Again”), Scarves, Screaming Females, Simone BG, Sleater-Kinney, Slift, Sol, Spirit Award, Sunny Day Real Estate, Sweet Water, Temples, The Black Tones, The Dandy Warhols, The Dip, The Revivalists, Them, Thunderpussy, Trinix, True Loves, Uncle Waffles, Valerie June, Wimps, Zhu

Pictured: AFI

Chat Pile take influence from Stephen King

Posted in MP3s on March 26, 2023

Oklahoma city, OK noise rock band Chat Pile has a new 4-song split EP with Kansas City-based Nerver, out on 10" vinyl on April 13 via Reptilian Records and The Ghost Is Clear Records. The EP features two songs from each band and is called Brothers in Christ. A limited … Read more

System Exclusive on April 21

Posted in Records on March 26, 2023

Featuring members of Male Gaze and ex-Blasted Canyons, System Exclusive will release debut EP Party All The Time on April 21 via Mt.St.Mtn. The Pasadena-CA based duo play synth-driven pop tunes with a post-punk edge, on display in the single embedded below, "Part Time Pierre." The band is touring extensively … Read more

Taking Meds time

Posted in MP3s on March 25, 2023

Taking Meds has announced their first new music in roughly two years, sharing the single "Memory Lanes" this week, along with some upcoming tour dates where they are to be joined by the likes of Superheaven, GEL, Somerset Thrower, Ridgeway, LURK, and more. Guitarist/vocalist Skylar Sarkis shares some insight into … Read more

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Meet Lesotho

Posted in Records on March 25, 2023

Lesotho first formed in 2020, following with a 2021 EP called Summer Wars. Now the band is back, preparing a full-length album called Through the Dying Light, out on April 7 digitally, with a limited cassette in the works. The album has 10 songs overall, including "Crown of Echoes," which … Read more

Bad Blood's "Apology Denied"

Posted in Records on March 25, 2023

Hardcore Bad Blood will release its debut EP, The Bad Kind Decides, out March 31 on Flatspot Records. The band features Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive), plus guitarists Eric Ellman (They Live, Violent Way) and Mason Hutchins (Violent Way), bassist Greg Vinal (Exhibition), and drummer Nick Terlecky (Violent Way). There … Read more

Subhumans UK summer dates USA

Posted in Tours on March 25, 2023

Subhumans UK, who recently reissued their work in a 6 LP box set (Pirates Press Records), has announced a US tour where they will be joined by Cop/Out and Upchuck. The band promises more activity in 2023 to come. They last released Crisis Point in 2019. Read more Catch Subhumans … Read more

Behold, Lo!

Posted in Records on March 25, 2023

Four-piece Australian sludge metal band Lo! is back, releasing The Gleaners on April 7 on Pelagic Records. The band shares news of the album along with a new single, "Rat King," below. The Gleaners is the band's fourth full-length. Read more THE GLEANERS TRACK LISTING: 01. Our Fouling Larder 02. … Read more

Tommy Stinson in Cowboys in the Campfire

Posted in Bands on March 25, 2023

Tommy Stinson has teamed up with Chip Roberts for the upcoming debut of Cowboys in the Campfire, Wronger. The 10-song collection is described as mixing twang, grit, and melody. Stinson is best known for his work with The Replacements, and has also played with Bash & Pop, Perfect, Guns N' … Read more

Drain circling

Posted in Tours on March 25, 2023

Drain, the Epitaph-signed hardcore trio from Northern California, has announced a 25-date tour this summer. Sponsored by Monster, the tour kicks off on May 25 in Tacoma, WA and wraps up on June 24 in Santa Cruz, CA. The band will release Living Proof on May 5, a follow-up to … Read more

Two new songs from Never Ending Game

Posted in Records on March 25, 2023

Detroit, MI based hardcore band Never Ending Game shared two new songs this week, both of which feature on the new Outcry, coming May 12 via Triple B Records. Outcry is the band's second full-length and was produced, recorded, and mixed by Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording and mastered by … Read more

The return of Angry Youth Elite

Posted in MP3s on March 25, 2023

German punk band Angry Youth Elite has announced their return and second album, All Riot, due for release in June by Bakraufarfita Records. The band also shares a new single, available via digital platforms now, called "Cold Outside." Charlie, of the band, explains: The song is about a real incident. … Read more

Nick Cave solo tour

Posted in Tours on March 25, 2023

Nick Cave will be touring North American in September-October, performing solo from his catalog, with accompaniment from Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) on bass. Having released too many albums to list here, Cave also recently published a book of conversations with Irish journalist Seán O’Hagan called Faith, Hope & Carnage. Read more … Read more

Viral Sun, with members of Torche and Capsule

Posted in Bands on March 24, 2023

Featuring members of Torche and Capsule, Viral Sun has announced their self-titled debut album, set for release on May 5 via Rad Girlfriend Records. Based in the Bay Area of California, the band is described as heavy punk, with homages to a variety of genres. They shared a lead single … Read more

Greg Puciato To Take Solo Act on the Road

Posted in Tours on March 23, 2023

Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan/Black Queen) will embark on his first solo tour at the end of Spring across North America. Greg comments: Gonna take a big ol’ North American road trip with some friends, booked some shows along the way to justify it to myself, and pay for gas. … Read more

The Mon's Eye (Ufomammut)

Posted in Records on March 21, 2023

Urlo, bassist/vocalist/synth player of Ufomammut, has a new solo record out this year. Going by The Mon, Eye is Urlo's second solo record and it releases on May 26. The record also features a number of renowned musicians who play in groups such as Neurosis and Amenra. On the new … Read more

Pitchfork Music Festival 2023

Posted in Shows on March 21, 2023

Taking place in Chicago, IL once again, the annual Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup. This year's three-day event runs from July 21-23 (Friday-Sunday) at Union Park, with artists including The Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver, Killer Mike, Alvvays, Illuminati Hotties, Soul Glo, and more. The full lineup … Read more

Review/Writers wanted

Posted in Site News on March 21, 2023

Are you an avid SPB reader and an aspiring reviewer? SPB is seeking reviewers and possibly other staff additions at this time. Think you’ve got what it takes? Check out the criteria here and hit us up. Read more Reviews are the main priority at the moment, but we're also … Read more

Single Mothers Bring 'Roy' Into the World

Posted in Records on March 20, 2023

Canadian-Punks, Single Mothers, will release their new album, Roy, on April 28th via Dine Alone Records. You can stream the new track, "Head Shrunk," and check out the video for "Sad Dumb Game" below. Read more Band leader, Drew Thomson comments on the track: I wrote ‘Sad Dumb Game’ as … Read more

Malegoat Reissue 'Plan Infiltration'

Posted in Records on March 20, 2023

Japanese Emo-revivalists, Malegoat, will reissue their debut album, Plan Infiltration, for the first time on vinyl as well as make it available for the first time on digital platforms on April 14th. It will be a co-release between Count Your Lucky Stars, Waterslide Records, Voice of the Unheard, and New … Read more