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Solo Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake)

Posted in Bands on April 24, 2021

Chris DeMakes, vocalist of Less Than Jake, has shared a new single and related 7" for the song "Never Surrender." Besides an exclusive 7", the song appears on DeMakes' new solo record that accompanies his book, Blast From The Past -- a photograph collection from his years of touring with the long-running ska-punk band from Gainesville, FL.

Pre-orders for "Never Surrender" are available now via Smartpunk Records and the song is streaming on digital platforms. A follow-up single and 7", "Father Time," is set to release on June 9.

“'Never Surrender' ties right back in with my book Blast From The Past, like the recent batch of solo songs I released. This one is about never giving up and never losing sight of the thing I always wanted the most, which is to play music for a living,” DeMakes says.

 

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pictured: DeMakes live with Less Than Jake at The Fest 18.

cleopatrick asks users to drive the van with new single and game

Posted in Bands on April 24, 2021

Comprised of Luke Gruntz (guitar/vocals) and Ian Fraser (drums), cleopatrick has shared a single for the song "Family Van," the lead single for their upcoming debut album, Bummer. The two members are life-long friends who grew up in a small Ontario town. The two started making music, and here we … Read more

Mr. Bungle's livestream/dvd

Posted in Videos on April 24, 2021

On Halloween 2020, Mr. Bungle hosted a streaming special called “The Night They Came Home,” a chance to share the out-of-hiatus group's new take on their album, The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo, which reimagines some of their earliest songs (with a new lineup as well). The livestream … Read more

New from Big | Brave

Posted in Records on April 24, 2021

Big | Brave released Vital yesterday, sharing a video for "Of This Ilk" to kick off the release on cd and digital formats (vinyl is still to come, on July 9, through Southern Lord). The video, which first premiered at Roadburn Redux last weekend, is described by vocalist Robin Wattie: … Read more

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AJJ Cover GBV and Release New Single

Posted in MP3s on April 22, 2021

AJJ have released a new single entitled, "I Wanna Be Your Dog 2," accompanied by a cover of Guided By Voice's, "Motor Away." You can check out the tracks over at their Bandcamp. Like an impotent desire to escape a year of quarantine and bad news with some sort of … Read more

Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 3, Episode 5

Posted in Podcast on April 18, 2021

The latest episode of the SPB podcast is now live and on its way to your favourite streaming services. Check it out here and subscribe on iTunes or other platforms here. This episode features music from Shotwell, Shellshag, RVIVR, Smut, Japanther and more – see below for the show notes. … Read more

Jealous, Dedstrange, and Baby Satan

Posted in Records on April 18, 2021

The first release on Dedstrange, a new label from Oliver Ackermann (A Place to Bury Strangers, Death By Audio), will be a double EP from Jealous. Jealous play a complex blend of art-punk and noise-punk with addtional influences that range from post-punk to garage rock and currently call Berlin home, … Read more

New from A.M. Nice

Posted in Bands on April 17, 2021

Cincinnati, OH punk band A.M. Nice has finished work on a new full-length, which is scheduled for release in late 2021. However, the band has a new 2-song digital single out now to give an early taste: “Your War” / “Patient” via Phatry Records. The single and upcoming album were … Read more

Sad Park to release on Lauren Records

Posted in Labels on April 17, 2021

Lauren Records has shared news that Sad Park will release an album with the label later this year. The Los Angeles-based band plays peppy and anthemic punk in the vein of Jeff Rosenstock. Get a taste below. Read more Read more

Amityville 2

Posted in Records on April 17, 2021

In effort to raise funds for shuttered Long Island, NY venue Amityville Music Hall, a second compilation of New York artists is now available. The 34-song collection includes new material form Iron Chic, Twentythreenineteen, Total Loser, Jab, Macseal, Paper Boats, and the first new song from Crime in Stereo in … Read more

More Quicksand

Posted in MP3s on April 17, 2021

Quicksand is back with a new song, "Inversion," their first since Interiors in 2017. Fittingly the new song is a product of isolation: “The music to ‘Inversion’ was very squatter punk at first,” vocalist Walter Schreifels explains. “To get something going vocally I started singing in an English Niel Nausea … Read more

Mike Vallely & Mike Montgomery (and friends)

Posted in Videos on April 17, 2021

Pro skaters Mike Vallely, Mike Montgomery, and more have collaborated on a new song/video called "Slow Down." The song comes along with the move of Vallely's Streetplant company, from Long Beach, CA to Des Moines, IA. The video fittingly features Vallely skating in his new hometown.The song was co-written by … Read more

Amy Shark Cry Forever 2021 album release and tour

Posted in Records on April 17, 2021

When it comes to events and live shows, Australia is in quite a fortunate position as we are slowly reverting back to a route towards pre-COVID times. As an example, singer-songwriter Amy Shark has announced that her CRY FOREVER national tour will commence in June/July, which will constitute one of … Read more

Midwife is back in July

Posted in Records on April 16, 2021

On July 16, The Flenser will release Luminol, a new album from Midwife -- led by multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston. The first single will debut this weekend at Roadburn Redux, but we get a teaser today, shared after the bump. The project began in 2015, leading to 2020's album, Forever. Following … Read more

End You debut (ex-The Catalyst) in May

Posted in Records on April 16, 2021

Eric Smith, former frontman of The Catalyst, has a new solo project called End You. While primarily a one-person concept, the debut record Aimless Dread conquers full band-style noise rock-inspired hardcore -- on display in the lead single "The Call," which we've included below. The album will release on May … Read more

A taste of what's coming from A Very Special Episode

Posted in Videos on April 16, 2021

This fall, A Very Special Episode will release a new full-length called Fix Your Hearts Or Die, which will see release via Hidden Home Records /EWEL Records. While the record is still months away, the band is prepping fans by releasing a new video earlier this week called “Introspectre," which … Read more

Canadian Hardcore Band Last Agony Releasing Debut Album

Posted in Records on April 15, 2021

The noise-punk hardcore outfit Last Agony plays heavy and fast, a dark brand of grindcore somewhere between Extreme Noise Terror and Ringworm. Their debut album The Imminent Slaughter is brutal from start to finish, punishingly bleak and a delight to the senses in its timely intensity. It will officially release … Read more

Danny Elfman To Release First Solo Album in 37 Years

Posted in Records on April 15, 2021

Danny Elfman announced he will release, Big Mess, his first solo album in 37 years, on June 11th via Anti- and Epitaph Records. The announcement comes with a new video from Sarah Sitkin for his single, "True." Check it out below. You can pre-order the new record HERE. Sarah Sitkin: … Read more

Video Premiere - "Down" by Emily Rodgers

Posted in Videos on April 15, 2021

Over the past nearly two decades, Pittsburgh-based singer/songwriter Emily Rodgers has put together a nice selection of recordings that are more focused and intense than might be expected from modern indie folk. Admittedly, this style of music is not really my usual cup of tea, but I appreciated the conviction … Read more

Final Record from The New Rising Sons Releasing in June

Posted in Records on April 14, 2021

In the late 90s, Garrett Klahn of Texas is the Reason and Drew Thomas of Into Another formed a perfect post-hardcore supergroup in New York called The New Rising Sons. While they built major buzz and signed a deal with Virgin Records, internal turmoil and label chaos led to their … Read more