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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 now (releasing officially on Nov. 22).

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

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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

New Beach Slang in January (with guest bassist)

Posted in Records on October 14, 2019

After releasing the MPLS covers EP earlier this year, Beach Slang has announced a new record in early 2020 featuring guest bassist Tommy Stinson (The Replacements). To be titled The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City, the new LP drops on Jan. 10 on Bridge Nine Records. A lead single, “Bam … Read more

Jeff Rosenstock live: Thanks, Sorry!

Posted in Records on October 14, 2019

Jeff Rosenstock wil soon release a live record, recorded over four nights at The Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY. It released on a triple LP format, will come wit a 76-page book by photographer Hiro Tanaka, and is available for preorder now. The live recordings capture Death Rosenstock, Jeff's … Read more

Bloodshot announced 25th anniversary comp and shows

Posted in Labels on October 13, 2019

Bloodshot Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a label this year. On Nov. 8 the label will release a new 22-song compilation to mark the occasion. Titled Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots, the compilation revisits the concept of the label's first release in 1994, For A Life … Read more

New single from SNST

Posted in MP3s on October 13, 2019

The band SNST, featuring Chris Broach (Braid/The Firebird Band) and Sonja Broach -- pronounced "Sunset," by the way -- recently shared a new single online (and embedded below) called "It's Hard To Be Loved (By You)." Released late last month, the new song is a preview of what's to come … Read more

Chicago trio Luggage release new song, new album details

Posted in Records on October 13, 2019

Luggage will release their third LP, Shift, next month on Nov. 22 via Corpse Flower. Described an a "monolithic minimalist trio," the new LP follows repetitive, shifting, and discordant movements that build and plot textural tones. The record was recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with Matthew Barnhart (Shearwater, The … Read more

Mandatory Attendance World Tour

Posted in Tours on October 13, 2019

A tour with “mandatory” in its title. No really. Tim and Eric, AKA creators of Adult Swim’s best shows (Tom Goes to the Mayor, Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories), AKA Comedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, known as the creators of some of Adult Swim’s more prominent shows, will be … Read more

Swans share new track, "The Hanging Man"

Posted in Records on October 12, 2019

Swans, in preparation to release the new double vinyl/double CD album leaving meaning., have shared the song "The Hanging Man." (Watch it below.) The upcoming record releases on Oct. 25 on Young God Records and was written and produced by Michael Gira, along with contributions from recent and former Swans, … Read more

New MakeWar song, release date

Posted in Records on October 12, 2019

MakeWar have shared "Sails" from their upcoming sophomore record Get It Together, their debut on Fat Wreck Chords. The new record drops on Nov. 1 -- also the first day of The Fest 18, where they are scheduled to play. Vocalist/guitarist Jose Prieto speaks to the originals of "Sails:" Sails … Read more

Jawbreaker...On Cello

Posted in Records on October 12, 2019

Rock cellist Gordon Withers, who currently plays with The J. Robbins Band as well as solo, and has also worked Office Of Future Plans (Dischord) and BELLS>, will release the tribute-minded Jawbreaker on Cello on New Granada Records on Nov. 1. Withers work is also featured in the upcoming Don't … Read more

American Nightmare are 20 years old

Posted in Bands on October 12, 2019

In 2020, American Nightmare will celebrate 20 years of the band. To mark the milestone, the group will go on a US tour and also release a compilation of the band's first two EPs. The tour kicks off on Feb. 13, 2020, preceded by the The Year One reissue on … Read more

The Distillers are on tour

Posted in Tours on October 12, 2019

After three albums, a 15 year break, and then a new single earlier this year, The Distillers are currently on a North American tour, playing Des Moines, IA tonight and building up to a set at the 40th anniversary Social Distortion show in Irvine, CA on Oct. 26. Read more … Read more

Exclusive: GRIDFAILURE - Psychological Badlands: Henchpersons Instrumentals

Posted in Records on October 10, 2019

Psychological Badlands: Henchpersons Instrumentals is the sixth new release from Gridfailure in 2019. While Gridfailure has already released five records this year, Psychological Badlands: Henchpersons Instrumentals stands out as an illustration of what makes the Dave Brenner experimental project so unique. Get a first taste via our exclusive stream, here: … Read more

SPB Premiere - "It's Ya Boy, Gawd" Comedy Skit from Lollygagger

Posted in Records on October 10, 2019

And now for something completely different... Perhaps sensing that something, yes, different is needed nowadays to stand out in an ever-crowded field of artists and recordings, Chicago-based three-piece Lollygagger has taken a unique approach with regard to their debut full-length record. The self-titled release, a follow-up to last year's Life … Read more

No Season joins Useless Pride

Posted in Labels on October 6, 2019

French record label Useless Pride Records has announced the addition of No Season to the label roster. The band is a 5-piece that blends melodic punk, shoegaze, and power-pop influence. Useless Pride will release Highwires, their first full-length, in December. No Season released a demo in 2015. Read more