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Wire for Record Store Day

Posted in Records on April 25, 2021

Wire will issue a deluxe edition of PF456 this Record Store Day, June 12, 2021.

As the press release notes:

PF456 REDUX was released in 2002, comprised of tracks from the two Read & Burn EPs, plus the album Send, all of which were edited in length to accommodate the vinyl format. This new DELUXEedition for Record Store Day 2021 sees the tracks released at their full length, most of which for the first time on vinyl plus the "12 Times You" 7” thrown in for good measure. Additionally, PF456 REDUX will also be re-released on CD.

This vinyl release comprises 2x10” singles + 1x7” single housed in a hardback book designed by Jon Wozencroft, including a 6000 word essay from writer Graham Duff, with new interviews with WIRE’s Bruce Gilbert, Colin Newman, Robert Grey and Graham Lewis, as well as complete lyrics and recording details, plus many previously unpublished photographs.

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PF456 Deluxe Track List:

1. "In the Art of Stopping"
"I Don’t Understand Comet"
"Germ Ship"
"1st Fast"

2. "Raft Ants"
"The Agfers of Kodack"
"You Can’t Leave Now"
"Spent"

3. "Read & Burn"
"Trash/Treasure"
"Half Eaten"
"Nice Streets Above"

4 "Mr. Marx’s Table"
"Being Watched"
"99.9"

7. "Twelve Times You" (X mix)
"Twelve Times You" (Y mix)

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 … Read more

Jeff Rosenstock's Ska Dream

Posted in Records on April 24, 2021

At this point, I'm not sure if it's really surprising when Jeff Rosenstock releases a "surprise album," as he has a few under his belt. All commentary asside, the prolific ex-Bomb The Music Industry! musician continues to delight fans with new music, which is the important detail here. Earlier this … Read more

The Mistons in May

Posted in Records on April 24, 2021

On May 21 The Mistons will give of World of Convenience..., a new album form the Portland, OR duo. But first we get a teaser single called "High Water Style" (below). Rather than dive deep into the duo's background, let's just share the tune this time: Read more <a href="<a … Read more

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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 … Read more

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

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