Two Minneapolis, MN bands are releasing a new split on Jetsam-Flotsam record label. To be released on 10" vinyl and digital platforms, the EP features Holler House and Busey and will be available June 5. Both bands play a unique variation of noise-driven post-punk. Idioteq shared "Running" by Holler House this week, and the label says a song by Busey will premiere elsewhere next week.
25th anniversary of Elliott Smith's second album
Posted in Records on May 23, 2020
On August 28, Kill Rock Stars will release an expanded 25th anniversary edition of the self-titled Elliott Smith album, originally released in July 1995. The album was Smith's second solo release. The new expanded edition features an entirely remastered LP, a previously released Live at Umbra Penumbra live album, and … Read more
Man On Man share new musical partnership
Posted in Bands on May 23, 2020
A new duo called Man On Man has released its first song, "Daddy." Man on Man is comprised of boyfriends Roddy Bottum (Faith No More, Imperial Teen) and Joey Holman (Cool Hand Luke). While the two are romantically entwined, this is their first musical collaboration. The debut single is streaming … Read more
Rock For Hope collective covers Ramones for charity
Posted in MP3s on May 22, 2020
A collective of musicians calling itself Rock For Hope has shared a cover of the Ramones' "I Believe In Miracles" to raise funds for COVID-19 related causes, plus to raise spirits in general. The collective includes Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Rival Schools, CIV), Frank Turner, Eugene … Read more
