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Short Fictions Sign to Lauren Records and Implore You Not to Start a Band

Posted in MP3s on January 14, 2022

Short Fictions has joined Lauren Records and released their new track, "Don't Start a Band." Sam Treber comments on the track:

“There is no pursuit in this world that is as equally fulfilling, and devitalizing as being a musician. The thrill of being on the road juxtaposing the squalor of living out of a van is one of the most unique dissonances I have experienced in my adult life. "Don’t Start a Band" captures the introspection that comes with dedicating all your time (and all your money) to an artistic pursuit as your 20s slowly slip away from you. The high-spirited bounce of the song contrasting the sense of futility in the lyrics sets this feeling to a rhythm that I think is relatable to many, but hopefully not too much so. Nonetheless, if this sentiment is meaningless to you, you can at least enjoy the song for its catchy back and forth vocals, its hooky bass lines, and it’s abundant and oh-so-gnarly guitar harmonies.”

 

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The band currently has a few dates lined up at the start of February:

Don't Start a Band - Tour:

2/3 Detroit, MI The Sanctuary
2/4 Columbus, OH Big Room Bar
2/5 Chicago, IL Schubas
2/7 Ft Wayne, IN Stans Room
2/8 Lakewood, OH Mahalls Apartment

Ben Gibbard To Curate Yoko Ono Tribute

Posted in Records on January 13, 2022

Ben Gibbard, along with Canvasback Music and Atlantic Records, is curating a compilation tribute to Yoko Ono. Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono, will consist of a reimagination of fourteen Yoko Ono tracks from a range of artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Sharon Van Etten, The Flaming Lips, … Read more

A Decent Criminal video & dates with Raging Nathans and Dead Bars

Posted in Tours on January 9, 2022

Currently on tour with The Raging Nathans and Dead Bars -- as of this week (in Santa Rosa, CA tonight), Decent Criminal has shared a fittingly titled new video for the song "Summer Trip" (just as temperatures in my neck of the woods hover near zero). In reality the song … Read more

The first Riot For Romance

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

Steadfast Records and Friend Club Records will release the self-titled EP from Riot For Romance next month, on Feb. 11 to be exact. The new band plays a seamless blend of styles, fitting somewhat into the post-punk, shoegaze, and alt-rock genres while...not quite hitting any in a stereotypical manner. Members … Read more

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Introducing The Smile to the world

Posted in Bands on January 8, 2022

Comprised of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood (both of Radiohead) and Tom Skinner (Sons of Kemet), The Smilt has shared a debut single called "You Will Never Work In Television Again," including a visualizer below. The single is produced by Nigel Godrich. And, now that the band has made its … Read more

Seeing Red Records announces The Infinite 8 Steps To Power / Money / More

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

On Feb. 22, 2022, a collaborative project that features members of Cro-Mags, EyeHateGod, Lunachicks, Agnostic Front, and a bunch more will release the debut from MØTIVATIØN, titled The Infinite 8 Steps To Power / Money / More. As the driving force, member Ø says: The goal is to cultivate a … Read more

Charger's Warhorse

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

Metallic 3-piece Charger is back with a new album called Warhorse, scheduled for release on March 18, 2022. Preorders are open now, including bundles with rare merchandise, and the band has released a video for "Rolling Through The Night” to get us going. The band previously released a self-titled EP … Read more

Perfect Light from 40 Watt Sun

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

A new 40 Watt Sun is coming: Perfect Light, due for release on Jan. 21 via Svart Records (physical) and Cappio Records (digital). The help hype the new release, the band has shared a new single, the title track "Perfect Light." In addition to Patrick Walker on guitars and vocals, … Read more

Broken Social Scene rarities collection

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

With the upcoming release of Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities coming on Jan. 14 (Arts & Crafts), Broken Social Scene has shared a new single from the rarities collection. "Curse Your Fail" (below) originally appeared on a 2010 7" split with The Sea and Cake, and features alternating vocals … Read more

Hear the first A Wilhelm Scream in 9 years

Posted in MP3s on January 8, 2022

A Wilhelm Scream has come out of hiding with a new song called "Be One To No One," which is being released as a single via Creator-Destructor Records. The song was recorded at Anchor End Studio in New Bedford, MA and produced by guitarist/vocalist Trevor Reilly and James Whitten, “Be … Read more

SPB exclusive: Them & Us 3: Korea's Punks at Binary Studios

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

We’ve crossed the Pacific for this month’s featured stream: a 22-song compilation of Korean punk bands from the World Domination, Inc. (월드 도미네이션 인코퍼레이트) label. We’re excited to premiere Us & Them 3: Korea’s Punks at Binary Studios, the third installment is a series where each band plays one original … Read more

New Abraham is coming

Posted in Records on January 8, 2022

In advance of their new album, Debris de Mondes Perdus, coming on Feb. 25 via Pelagic, Abraham has shared a new video for the song "Verminvisible”. The band offers some explanation about the song, and the record as a whole: "Verminvisible" is about using infused bitter plants to try and … Read more

Converge, Full Of Hell, Uniform & Thou shalt tour

Posted in Tours on January 8, 2022

Beginning March 10 in Philadelphia, Converge will embark on a US headlining tour joined by Full of Hell, Uniform, and Thou. Dates announced at present run through March 20, when the tour hits Detroit, MI. Read more CONVERGE, FULL OF HELL, UNIFORM, THOU ON TOUR: March 10 Philadelphia, PA at … Read more

Forever Unclean gives their Best

Posted in Records on January 2, 2022

With multiple singles and EPs to their name, Danish punk band Forever Unclean is back with their debut album, named Best, and available as of Jan. 1, 2022. The new record is released on vinyl and cassette via Disconnect Disconnect Records (UK), Hidden Home Records (USA) and Nasty Cut Records … Read more

It's a Teenage Halloween and Homeless Gospel Choir split

Posted in Records on January 1, 2022

Don Giovanni Records has just released a new split 12" between New Jersey queer power-pop band Teenage Halloween and Pittsburgh, PA punk band The Homeless Gospel Choir, with each band contributing two songs to the EP. It is available on 500 yellow vinyl copies as well as various streaming options. … Read more

Video Premiere - "Comparing Saviors and Friends" by Catcher

Posted in Videos on December 23, 2021

2021 has been a weird year. I’ve made life changes on a scale that most people couldn’t even envision let alone grasp, and the whole dealing with family members who believe in conspiracy theories thing has made even those basic ties difficult to handle. Just before everyone settles in for … Read more

Kraken Music Fest '22: The Used, LTJ, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus +

Posted in Shows on December 23, 2021

Kraken Music Fest returns on Feb. 19, 2022 in Orlando, FL. The one-day, third annual punk-minded festival features a lineup of The Used, Less Than Jake, Story Of The Year, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Evergreen Terrance, We're Wolves, and The Dev and runs form 2-11pm at The Orlando Amphitheater Taking … Read more

Baroness fans' choice set list tour, leg #2

Posted in Tours on December 19, 2021

Baroness has just completed a US tour where fans picked their setlist each night. Now, the band has announced a second, 5-week leg of the tour to kick off in January. The tour begins in Virginia, loops through the US and Canada, and concludes in Boston, MA in February. Upon … Read more

6 more bands added to Amplifest lineup

Posted in Shows on December 19, 2021

Scheduled over two weekends in October 2022 in Portugal, Amplifest 2022 has added six more names to its extensive lineup: Midwife, Patrick Walker (40 Watt Sun), Vile Creature, Bruit ≤, Hellripper, and Spectral Wound. Additional performers were announced previously. Hit up the fest website for full details. Read more pictured: … Read more

Team Dresch, Built To Spill (and Elliott Smith)

Posted in Tours on December 19, 2021

Team Dresch has announced a short run of tour dates with Built To Spill, plus a cover of the Elliott Smith son, "St. Ides Heaven," as part of Kill Rock Stars' 30th anniversary cover series. The band originally formed in 1993 and reissued their entire catalog in 2019 on Jealous … Read more