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Big Loser vinyl

Posted in Records on February 20, 2021

Released on CD/digital last year, Big Loser's album love you, barely living is getting the vinyl treatment on Feb. 26 (Black Numbers).

To help build excitement, Big Loser's Chase D. Spruiell recently teamed up with Sheilava to perfiorm two acoustic songs: one, "post-almost-overdose," appears on the record and the other is a cover of "I Love You" by Billie Eilish.

To mark the release, Big Loser will hose a live acousstic set on Feb. 25.

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SPB premiere: “Reap” by Decent Criminal

Posted in Videos on February 19, 2021

In two weeks time we’ll get a grand new EP from Santa Rosa, CA-based Decent Criminal. With four new songs steeped in a familiar yet new blend of punk, alt rock, and surf-pop to come, we’re sharing a first look and listen to the song/video “Reap” today. “Reap” is the … Read more

Toska Fall's "It Falls Apart" (and more)

Posted in Records on February 18, 2021

Today, White Russian Records shared "It Falls Apart," both the lead track on new label signee's Toska Fall's upcoming EP of the same name and also the first single from the upcoming release, scheduled for later official release in April. The new EP features six new songs in total -- … Read more

An Odd Circus taste

Posted in Records on February 18, 2021

Good Idea Music is set to release Mantha, a new EP by avant-rock trio Odd Circus on April 2 on digital formats. Featuring saxophone, drums, and bass, the Orlando, FL/Washington, DC rock band fuses a variety of influences that explore both boundaries and space itself. To get a feel for … Read more

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Chain Gang Grave's first full-length

Posted in Records on February 18, 2021

Chain Gang Grave are back with their first record in four years. The New york, NY band's hardcore-with-a-twist continues with a new record called Cement Mind, which officially comes out on April 16. While the band formed roughly a decade ago and has three releases to its name, Cement Mind … Read more

Dust Moth's New LP Coming March 16th

Posted in Records on February 18, 2021

Dust Moth is set to release their latest LP Rising//Sailing on March 12th through up-and-coming Bozeman, MT label A Thousand Arms. The Seattle quartet rose from the ashes of These Arms Are Snakes, created by guitarist Ryan Frederickson, and takes cue from that band's late-career focus on weighty rhythm section … Read more

Video Premiere - "Goddess" by Honshu Wolves

Posted in Videos on February 18, 2021

Following up 2014’s Silver Ashes Line The Lane, Swiss three-piece Honshu Wolves return in March with Cosmic Creature Capture, their debut release of psychedelic blues and space rock for Voodoo Rhythm Records. Premiering here, we’ve got the video for album track “Goddess” about which vocalist/guitarist/percussionist Maryanne Shewolf has this to … Read more

The Mimes debut (Vacation, Mixtapes)

Posted in Records on February 14, 2021

Let's Pretend Records will soon release Plastic Pompeii, the debut album from The Mimes of Cincinnati, OH. While it's the first record under The Mimes name, the band features musicians from the Cincinnati scene who may be recognized for their work with Vacation, Mixtapes, Homeless Gospel Choir, Ogikubo Station, and … Read more

Arepo is "Nonmaterial"

Posted in Records on February 14, 2021

Ryan Parrish and Graham Scala, who have also shared stages in bands Bleach Everything and Harmonic Cross, have formed a new ambient project called Arepo, which will release an eponymous debut album on March 26 through Pax Aeternum. The project began as an ambient exploration and expanded to included synth, … Read more

Lookout Zoomout 2

Posted in Shows on February 13, 2021

 Influential and defunct-since-2012 record label Lookout Records! is throwing another online bash. Titled Lookout Zoomout 2 (read about #1), the livestream features members of the Riverdales, the Mopes, The Mr. T Experience, Go Sailor, the Groovie Ghoulies, the Smugglers, and Screeching Weasel and airs on February 28. The event will … Read more

2-song Nice Surprise

Posted in Bands on February 13, 2021

Nice Surprise has shared two songs via Bandcamp of the new project featuring members of Riverboat Gamblers, Band of Horses, and Broken Gold. Formed by Ian MacDougall and Stuart Sikes, the project has a new two-song debut out on their own Hundo Beach Broadcasts label. The band describes the conect … Read more

Kauan's Ice Fleet

Posted in Records on February 13, 2021

Kauan will release their theight album, Ice Fleei, on April 9 through Artoffact Records. Kicking off the news, the band has shared the single "Raivo" (embed below), which gives a taste of their post-metal vibes. The record explores the story of an unidentified frozen ship, complete with frozen crew and … Read more

(virtual) Light of Day Canada festival

Posted in Shows on February 13, 2021

Fortunately there is no shortage of intriguing livestreams these days, since concerts are currently out of consideration across much of the globe. Add the annual Light of Day Canada festival to the that list. After postponing in 2020, the even goes online for two nights while raising funds for the … Read more

Paysage d'Hiver's Geister

Posted in Records on February 13, 2021

Following the 2020 release of Im Wald, which SPB ranked #4 on our annual Favorites list, Pasysage d'Hiver returns in 2021 with a new album called Geister. The new album is set for release on April 23, but a lead single called "Bluet" ("Blood") is out now (listen below). The … Read more

Dan Campbell's first solo song

Posted in MP3s on February 13, 2021

Dan Campbell keeps busy with The Wonder Years, Aaron West, and The Roaring Twenties. That said, he's also found time to write and record a new solo single, his debut in this format, with the new "When I Face Into the Wind." His songwriting approach on the single is described … Read more

Video Premiere - "Eccoli" by Accident du Travail

Posted in Videos on February 9, 2021

Italian record label Commando Vanessa recently celebrated their first year anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the label has put together a compilation titled Mansplained!, made up of 14 diverse tracks that they describe as “Just a flow of different music we like.” Offering a little of everything, seemingly up to … Read more

Waiting for Waitsgiving (Fishboy)

Posted in Records on February 7, 2021

Fishboy has a new album coming April 2. Titled Waitsgiving, the record follows the creative process of project leader Eric Michener. The concept is well explained by the lead single, "Snocone Creator," which premiered this week. The song tells the story of a boy who creates a new snow cone … Read more

Endless Garbage in 2021

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

While few things are predictable in 2021 so far, you can always count on new material from John Dwyer and Castle Face Records. This time around, Dwyer has teamed with Ted Byrnes, Greg Coates, Tom Dolas, Brad Caulkins for Endless Garbage, which releases next month on Marth 19. To paraphrase … Read more

More Cruelty in April

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

On April 30, post-hardcore crushers Cruelty are back with 12 new songs spanning just over 40-minutes of material on an album titled There Is No God Where I Am, releasing via Church Road Records. The band, who toured with Employed To Serve and Palm Reader in early 2020, last released … Read more

Andrew W.K.: Babalon and The Party Gods

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Michigander Andrwe W.K. has announced his first release for Napalm Records, a limited 7" "Babalon" b/w The Party Gods. The new release comes in just over a week, releasing on 7" and digital platforms on Feb. 17 with a video to premiere at that same time. Limited 393 copies worldwide, … Read more