The debut full-length from post-rock group Barrens is streaming now via Ghost Cult Magazine. Titled Penumbra, the record releases this Friday on Pelagic Records. Describes as a mix of the dark and light sides of post-rock, the band features members of Scraps of Tape, and their debut explores concepts of change and metamorphosis. Listen to the full thing below.
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Following a two-year hiaturs, Rogue Wave are back with a single titled "Aesop Rock." The track itself is shared below -- and is named in reference to a song by the hip-hop artist of the same name, who released a single named "Rogue Wave" earlier this year (which we mentioned … Read more
Vincas are back with their third LP on May 29, 2020. Titled Phantasma, it will release on Learning Curve Records. The Athens, GA-based post-punk group last released Depp in the Well in 2016, though they have been active in the meantime -- including on a four-band Learning Curve tour last … Read more
As Baroness and countless others adhere to the rules of self-isolation intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the band has put together an "as-live-as-possible" video of "Tourniquet," a song that first appeared on last year's Gold & Grey. The video features each of the four band members playing at … Read more
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Paper + Plastick Records has teamed up with Skapocalypse Meow on the release of 1996, a ska-punk fuelled record -- all proceeds of which will go to One Fair Wage, an organization to provide financial assistance to service industry (and more) individuals. The band features Jonny Clousson and Scotty Sandwich … Read more
On May 29, Burger Records will release First Impression, the latest album from the LA, CA power-pop group The Reflectors. The record will be issued on Burger throughout the most of the world, with Time For Action Records handling its European release. Lead single "Champagne" is available for streaming on … Read more
Human Impact, comprised of singer/guitarist Chris Spencer (Unsane), keyboardist Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), bassist Chris Pravdica (Swans, Xiu Xiu) and drummer Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cop, Swans), has released a new COVID-19 themed song titled "Contact." All proceeds from the new single will benefit NYC COVID-19 Emergency Relief. The … Read more
Aesop Rock has released a new video game soundtrack to space shooter Freedom Fighter. The project started as an instrumental soundtrack, with three full songs added to the concept later on, with a physical release in mind. Aesop Rock says: I was approached by my old friend Travis Millard to … Read more
Formed as singer and multi-instrumentalist Nate Erickson’s previous project, After Hours Radio, was winding down, Michigan-based indie project 310AM has a sound and overall sense of sincerity that hearkens back to the alternative and emo music of the early 2000s. After releasing a pair of singles over the past half … Read more
Terminal Amusements, by Drakulas, was released this past Friday, April 3. The band features members of Riverboat Gamblers and Rise Against, plus guest contributions from Mark Ryan (The Marked Men), and several other Texas-based musicians. SPB chatted with ringleader Mike Wiebe about the new record late last year. The record … Read more
Revolver is sharing a new project by visual artist Jesse Draxler and Full of Hell's Dylan Walker. Watch "Time reign cemenT" here, from the project titled Reigning Cement. In this collaboration, Walker's composition is paired with a video filmed and directed by Draxler, and edited by Rizz of the band … Read more
Josh Graham-led experimental ambent project IIVII is bac with a double album titled Grinding Teeth/Zero Sleep on April 10. Consouling Sounds will release the new record, which was mastered by James Plotkin. IIVII has shared a video for "Sing Your Death Song," shared below. The song features guests Jo Quail … Read more
Formed last year and based in central Florida, Wreak will release a self-titled debut LP on New Granada Records next month. The band features former members of Vacancy, Awkward Age, Leviathan Cross, New Mexican Disaster Squad and The Holy Mountain and plays politically-fueled punk. The EP releases on May 15. … Read more
On March 31, Happy Publication Day released All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir, by Kathy Valentine. Valentine was basseist for The Go-Go's, whose Beauty and the Beat album reached #1 back in 1981. The book covers Valentine's childhood, the band's rise in the LA punk scene to … Read more
Insturmental post-hardcore band Last Note is sharing their upcoming EP on YouTube. The band, which also draws influence from punk, hardcore, and progressive metal, will release the EP digitally on May 22, and is a a personal project by Clem (One Life All-In, ex-Seekers of the Truth and more). Listen … Read more
Written and curated by Paul Drummond and published by Anthology Editions, a new book titled 13th Floor Elevators: A Visual History will be available on APril 21. The book tells the story of the band, plus rare photos and artwork. Author Drummond is based in London and previous wrote Eye … Read more
The ferocious Umbra Vitae has announced a full-length album called Shadow of Life, set for a May 1 release on Deathwish Inc. The band features Jacob Bannon, Mike McKenzie, and Sean Martin -- all of Wear Your Wounds -- plus Greg Weeks and Jon Rice. The band formed as a … Read more
Germany's Midira Records has announced two new cassettes, both originally intended for sale ale live shows featuring Nadja and Hynodrone Ensemble. Nadja's SV (Moving Noises Version) features a live version of "SV" played in Christuskirche Bochum at Moving Noises Festival. Hypnodrone Ensemble's Enneun features Aidan Baker and Eric Quach, both … Read more
Iceage have addressed the ongoing COVID-19 situation with a new song called "Lockdown Blues." The song, embedded below, considers the global isolation individual's are facing amid the pandemix. The band is selling the single on Bandcamp, with all proceeds going directly to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Hit the … Read more
FRND CRCL -- another band who spells their name in a manner that makes it mandatory to accompany the post with a "prounced as" aside ("Friend Circle") -- has shared a single for the song "Loose Cannon" from their new record Internet Noise, coming on May 1. The New Jersey … Read more
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