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A special Orphanage Named Earth EP

Posted in Records on December 20, 2020

Orphanage Named Earth and The Throne have a new digital EP in benefit of Sibiř, a cultural center in Brno, Czech Republic.

Having played at the venue/cultural center in 2018, the band is now raising funds via the EP to help sustain operations through COVID-related financial struggles.

The EP features two songs from their split 12" with The Throne (released in March), but the new version features Gosia of DYYM on guest vocals. Sanctus Propaganda hints that a limited edition vinyl pressing may come in 2021, but first the EP is available digital-only.

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

A Carvels Christmas

Posted in MP3s on December 20, 2020

The Carvels NYC might not be enjoying the fact that playing live in 2020 was not possible. However, you will not hear any complaints from my side when it means they are this productive. Earlier this year they made the best of the situation releasing their debut full-length. And now … 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

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Deaf Club covers Killing Joke

Posted in MP3s on December 20, 2020

Deaf Club is back with a new track -- a Killing Joke cover, "The Wait." The band previously released the Contemporary Sickness EP and a remix cassette and features Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross, Planet B), Brian Amalfitano (ACxDC), Scott Osment (Weak Flesh), Jason Klein (Run With The Hunted), … Read more

Thousand Islands to deliver Counterpunch in 2021

Posted in Records on December 19, 2020

On Jan. 29, 2021, Counterpunch is back with a new 2-song 7” courtesy of Thousand Islands Records (North America) and SBÄM Records (EU). The a-side, “Handbook For The Recently Debriefed” can be heard now -- shared after the jump. It’s the band’s first new material since 2014’s album Bruises. Read … Read more

NYE Melvins TV

Posted in Videos on December 19, 2020

At 3pm EST on Dec. 31, 2020, the Melvins will host a 5-song livestream event dubbed “Melvins TV: Volume 1.” A $5 ticket gains access, with various merch bundles available as well. The short set will be complemented with interviews and additional footage. “’Melvins TV, New Year’s Evil’ is as … Read more

A live Greg Puciato collection

Posted in Records on December 19, 2020

Greg Puciato, formerly of The Dillinger Escape Plan, has released a new 16-track collection of material, a Blu-ray companion piece to a recent livestream event, and more. Puciato released Child Soldier: Creator of God earlier in 2020 (which appears on a few top 5s in our Pass The Mic feature) … 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 … Read more

Crass, remixed by Steve Aoki

Posted in MP3s on December 19, 2020

In a new charitable remix, Steve Aoki presents “Banned From The Roxy (Steve Aoki’s Basement Tapes Remix).” Aoki previously remixed the group, returning again with fundraising for a cause in mind. Proceeds from the remix will benefit Refuge, a UK organization aiding women and children facing domestic violance. “Banned At … Read more

Infinite X reissue 2021

Posted in Records on December 19, 2020

Jealous Butcher has announced the reissue of Infinity X’s debut self-titled record, coming to vinyl + digital formats for the first time on February 5, 2021. Originally released on CD-R via Chainsaw Records, the project features Tamala Poljak (Longstocking, Automaticans, Team Dresch), plus Jody Bleyle (Team Dresch, Hazel), Whitney Skillcorn … Read more

Rest Easy's Sick Day

Posted in Records on December 19, 2020

Featuring members of Daggermouth and Shook Ones, the new Vancouver, Canada based punk band Rest Easy shared a teaser of their upcoming debut 7", coming in late winter on Mutant League Records (embed below) called Sick Day. The band recorded the EP this fall and expects a mid-February release, with … Read more

It's Dope Body: The End

Posted in Videos on December 19, 2020

Dope Body have unveiled a new concert film called Cope Body: The End, comprised of live footage from the band's last show in Baltimore, MD, without interviews or commentary. It's available for rent or purchase, and follows both an LP, Crack a Light, and a digital-only release, Home Body, this … Read more

Amplifest sets 2021 dates

Posted in Shows on December 19, 2020

Amplifest 2021 is officially scheduled to take place October 8-10, 2021 at Hard Club in Porto, Portugal. Founded in 2011, the festival will feature Cult of Luna, Caspian, and Holy Fawn, with additional lineup announcements to come as we draw closer to the date. Read more

PUP + Charly Bless this Christmas

Posted in MP3s on December 18, 2020

As the year of the collaboration wraps up, Charly Bliss and PUP come together with a video for a new song called “It’s Christmas and I Fucking Miss You,” penned for quarantine times. The song, shared below, first debuted on Charly Bliss’s holiday livestream. Read more Read more

Locked In return to action

Posted in Bands on December 18, 2020

Locked In and Epidemic Records have announced two new EPs from the Perugia, Italy hardcore band that was primarily active from 2007-2013. The band will release two new EPs, both on Epidemic with the next year. First comes Not Dead Yet, available on digital outlets on Dec. 25, 2020. While … Read more

Punk in Drublic, performed live in private

Posted in Records on December 18, 2020

NOFX kicks off the new year with a live(stream) January 1, 2021 performance of their celebrated album Punk in Drublic, which released on Fat Wreck Chords last century. The event will be called “New Year’s Heave at Fatty’s” and also includes a live Q&A with virtual attendees. The Last Gang … Read more

An Unrivaled debut

Posted in Records on December 18, 2020

Cincinnati, OH-based melodic hardcore band Unrivaled have announced their debut full-length, coming January 29, 2021. The full-length is to be titled Quarter Life Crisis and releases on CD and digital platforms next month. Listen to “I’ve Relapsed” from the record below. Read more Read more

The Appleseed Cast's Low Level Owl, 20 years later

Posted in Records on December 18, 2020

If there's one recurring theme of 2020, it's looking ahead to the future. And Burnt Toast Vinyl + Steadfast Records have given us another reason, announcing a special triple vinyl reissue of Low Level Owl by The Appleseed Cast, coming in April 2021. The record, first released in 2001 and … Read more

Two upcoming Xibalba (black metal) vinyl reissues

Posted in Records on December 18, 2020

Black metal band Xibalba will see two of their early releases reissued on vinyl by Nuclear War Now! Productions on Feb. 28,2021. The reissues will include Ancients, a compilation spanning 1992-1994 and Ah Dzam Poop Ek (1994). Hit the jump for a full track listing. Read more Track listing for … Read more