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Flipper's 40th anniversary tour

Posted in Tours on October 27, 2019

The legendary Flipper are on the road this year, celebrating the group's 40th anniversary. The band also shared Flipper, A 40th Anniversary Sex Bomb video compilation (embed after the bump).

The lineup for the tour features original members, Ted Falconi and Steve DePace, plus David Yow (the Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid) and Rachel Thoele (Mud Women, Frightwig). Mike Watt will on bass for the Nov. 27 Los Angeles date.

Flipper originally formed in 1979 in San Francisco and has released four studio albums, five live albums, and four singles.

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FLIPPER TOUR DATES

Oct 23 - Boston, MA - The Middle East
Oct 24 -Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bazaar
Oct 25 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
Oct 26 - Baltimore,MD - Ottobar
Nov 7 - Dallas, TX - Three Links
Nov 8 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
Nov 9 - Austin, TX - Levitation Festival @ Hotel Vegas
Nov 10 - New Orleans, LA - Santos
Nov 27 -Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy (w/ Mike Watt on bass)

A collection of The World Is A Terrible Place

Posted in Records on October 26, 2019

A decade after forming in Willimantic, CT, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die will release Assorted Works, A Collection Of Rarities. The 20-track collection includes material from splits, EPs, and rare releases and will be issues by Lesser Matters/Triple Crown. The group … Read more

New Wire in the new year

Posted in Records on October 26, 2019

Wire has announced its 17th studio album, titled Mind Hive and set for release on Jan. 24 on the the group's own pinkflag record label. The band has shared "Cactused" from the upcoming release, included below. It follow's 2017's record, Silver/Lead and comes roughly 40 years into the group's career. … Read more

Blues Lawyer offers Something Different

Posted in Records on October 26, 2019

Pre-orders are now open for Something Different, the second effort from Oakland, CA's Blues Lawyer. The lo-fi slacker punk group will play a record release party on Nov. 8 in Oakland. Something Different is the follow-up to Guess Work (2018). Read more Record release party: Fri 11/8 - Oakland, CA … Read more

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Anti-Flag's 20/20 Vision

Posted in Records on October 26, 2019

On Jan. 17, 220, Anti-Flag return with 20/20 Vision, a new record from the Pittsburgh punks that releases on Spinefarm Records. The band will be on tour throughout the winter, including the US, UK, and Europe. Read more 20/20 Vision track list: 1. Hate Conquers All2. It Went Off Like … Read more

Pinch to leave The Damned

Posted in Bands on October 25, 2019

Andrew Pinching, the drummer in The Damned better known as "Pinch," announced today that he will be leaving the long-running group. In a statement, he says: After 20 years with The Damned it’s time for me to move on. Having just fulfilled a dream playing Madison Square Garden, the upcoming … Read more

Human Impact on Ipecac

Posted in Labels on October 25, 2019

Ipecac recordings has announced that it will release the debut album from New York, NY's noise rock act Human Impact next year. The band includes Chris Spencer (Unsane), Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), Chris Pravdica (Swans), and Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cop/Swans), and plans to release a new album in … Read more

Museum Mouth return with new lineup

Posted in Bands on October 25, 2019

Museum Mouth have returned from hiatus. The band is back with a new lineup and plans for a new record in 2020. The lineup features Karl Kuehn, Kory Urban, and new guitarist Morgan Roberts. The band has released a new song, "End of Days Reprise" (below) and will record its … Read more

Music Video Announcement: "Farewell" by Kaada

Posted in Videos on October 23, 2019

Having grown up in a pre-YouTube era and gone through film school many moons ago, I've always appreciated music videos that served as more than just promotional material for an artist or band. Music videos are, after all, short films, and a place in which more experimental and artistic visual … Read more

SPB premiere: "Still Thinking Of You" by Wish Granters

Posted in MP3s on October 22, 2019

Today we’re debuting a brand new song by Wish Granters, a group featuring Mike Watt, Jamie Morrison, Vince Meghrouni, and Mike "Jimmy" Felix. Combined, those names have played with the likes of minutemen, firehose, Toys That Kill, Pale Angels, Atomic Sherpas, and a whole lot more. The collaborative project releases … Read more

SPB Premiere: "A Ways Away From Me" by Slumberbox

Posted in Records on October 21, 2019

After debuting with a self-titled 2017 EP, Seattle's Slumberbox is gearing up for the release of new EP, Estoy Listo, Quiero Morirme. Google Translate is your friend if you're unsure, but the fantastically dark album art created by the band's drummer, Andrew Gomez IV, provides a pretty good idea of … Read more

Audio Karate's lost album: found and remixed

Posted in Records on October 20, 2019

Last Friday, Audio Karate released the lost and now found record Malo, originally intended as a follow-up to 2004's Lady Melody. The record was discovered on an old MacBook and, upon review, the band found that the record was more complete than they'd remembered. The songs were then remixed to … Read more

What's New with Nequient

Posted in Tours on October 20, 2019

Chicago's Nequient are currently on the road, playing dates with Oxx including a stopover in Valdosta, GA, tonight. Both bands are on Nefarious Industries label. In addition to this week's tour, the band is also planning to record a new album for release in 2020. Nequient last released Wolves At … Read more

Rad Girlfriend 100 comp (and other label news)

Posted in Labels on October 20, 2019

Rad Girlfriend Records has announced release 100, a 36 song double LP compilation that comes with a 38-page zine. The comp includes new and unreleased tracks from The Dopamines, The Ranging Nathans, Jon Cougar Concentration Camp, Wonk Unit, Capitalist Kids, Steve Adamyk, Todd Congelliere, The Brokedowns, Vacation, and a bunch … Read more

Deerhoof 25th anniversary reissues

Posted in Records on October 20, 2019

The first three Deerhoof albums are being reissued in honor of the band's 25th anniversary. Originally on CD, Holdypaws (Kill Rock Stars), The Man, the King, the Girl (Polyvinvyl Record Co.), and Halfbird (Joyful Noise Recordings) will be released for the first time on vinyl. Preorders for Holdypaws are available … Read more

SPB Video Premiere: "Dance Cop" by No Men

Posted in Videos on October 17, 2019

Describing themselves as "equal parts 69, 420, and 666," Chicago-based three-piece No Men unleash their sophomore full-length record, Hell Was Full So We Came Back, on November 15th. A follow-up to their 2016 debut LP Dear God, Bring the Doom, the new album delivers fuzz-drenched noise rock with lyrics touching … Read more

Wish Granters (Mike Watt) debut in November

Posted in Bands on October 15, 2019

On Nov. 15, Recess Records and Water Under the Bridge Records will release the debut record from Wish Granters. The new project features Mike Watt, plus members of Pale Angels, Toys That Kill, and Atomic Sherpas. The group will release a self-titled, 5-song 12". The band was formed when Watt, … Read more

Body Stuff EP 3

Posted in Records on October 15, 2019

On January 10, Curran Reynolds and Ryan Jones will release Body Stuff 3. The duo features former members of Today Is The Day, with Reynolds as primary songwriter and vocalist. Following the release of EPs 1 and 2, 3 completes a trilogy and will be released via The Chain. Describing … Read more

New song from Mark Lind, new LP to come

Posted in Records on October 15, 2019

Featuring the former Ducky Boys frontman Mark Lind, the aptly dubbed Mark Lind and The Unloved have announced they will relase a new album named The Last Bastion on Nov. 8. The Last Bastion will release on Lind's State Line Records, with guest musical appearances from Jeff Morris (The Bruisers) … Read more

The Locust on the road this fall

Posted in Tours on October 14, 2019

The Locust have announced six live dates this October-November, playing in Texas, Colorado, and California, including one date with Big Business. The band went on hiatus in following the 2007 relase of New Erections, with limited activity in the decade since. Comprised of Bobby Bray, Joseph Karam, Justin Pearson, and … Read more