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25-hour telethon with Ratboys (and more)

Posted in Shows on October 4, 2020

Livestreams may be all the rage these days, due to necessity, but Chicago's Ratboys are taking it to the next level with a 25-hour telethon that will feature their own live performances and entertainment, but also several guest appearances.

Starting at 12pm on Halloween, Oct. 31, the band will be live for a full day (note Daylight Savings Time), raising funds for The Equal Justice Initiative and Girls Rock! Chicago. Besides Ratboys, it will also feature Conor Murphy (Foxing), Laura Stevenson, The Beths, Bartees Strange, Diet Cig, Illuminati Hotties, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Anjimile, and more.

Ratboys last released Printer's Devil. Learn more about the telethon here.

Dave Williams (of Crusades) is Careful

Posted in Records on October 4, 2020

Dave Williams, whohas also played with Crusades, Steve Adamyk Band, and Sedatives, is working on a new 7" for Drunk Dial Records under the name of Careful. Simply listed as #7 in the Drunk Dial catalog, the new EP comes out next Friday and is described as influenced by The … Read more

Dead End America, coming soon

Posted in Records on October 3, 2020

Southern Lord has shared news (and a trailer) for a new 4-song EP by the "West Coast anti-Trump hardcore/punk super collective Dead End America. Originally formed by the lat Steve Hanford of Poison Idea, the current lineup of features current and former members of Queens Of The Stone Age, EyeHateGod, … Read more

Devon Kay & the Solutions & LTJ

Posted in MP3s on October 3, 2020

Devon Kay & the Solutions, who released a surprise album called Limited Joy (A-F Records) earlier this year, have shared a charitable cover of "Big" by Less Than Jake. Originally slated as part of the bands "Achilles Feels" compilation, the band changed directions midcourse due to a phone call from … Read more

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Big Joanie joins Kill Rock Stars

Posted in Bands on October 3, 2020

On November 27, Big Joanie and Charmpit will release a 2-song split EP on Kill Rock Stars, kicking off the relationship between Big Joanie and the Kill Rock Stars label. Following the split, Big Joanie will also release their second album in 2021, the follow-up to 2018's Sistahs. Their currently … Read more

New Less Than Jake to come

Posted in Records on October 3, 2020

Less Than Jake just announced plans for Silver Linings, the band's latest studio album, will release on December 11 on Pure Noise Records. The ska punk veterans have shared a video for the single "Lie To Me" from the upcoming record, which is also the band's first release with new … Read more

Dave Hause reworks "Doublewhiskeycokenoice"

Posted in MP3s on October 3, 2020

With an upcoming duo of companion-type EPs named Patty and Paddy, Dave Hause has shared his rendition of Dillinger Four's "Doublewhiskeycokenoice," originally released on their Miderwestern Songs For The Americas record in 1998. The Paddy EP features 5 covers of songs originally penned by Patrick "Paddy" Costello of D4, including … Read more

Wiretap kicks off My Grito imprint

Posted in Labels on October 3, 2020

Wiretap Records has announced a new imprint label to be called My Grito -- created with the specific intention of showcasing and supporting primarily Latin / LatinX artists in different mediums. The label will kick things off with a new single by Orange County, CA's 3LH called "Here's Johnny" next … Read more

A new Volar comp for charity

Posted in Labels on October 2, 2020

Out today, Volar Records has shared a 20-song compilation that raises funds for Trans BIPOC Housing Assistance. Titled Presence Not Ansence, the compilation includes both previously released and brand new songs from artists such as Blue Zero, Uno Lady, No No Baby, The Passengers, and more. Check the full list … Read more

Ska Punk En Espanol, courtesy of Paper + Plastick

Posted in MP3s on October 2, 2020

Paper + Plastick record label is offering a free downloadable 15 song sampler of ska punk in Spanish, simply titled En Espanol: A Free Latin American Ska Punk Sampler. With bands from Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Columbia, Perú, Panamá and Chile, the 15-song comp is available directly from their webstore. Full … Read more

New political punk from Ett Dödens Maskineri

Posted in Records on October 2, 2020

Swedish fourpiece hardcore group Ett Dödens Maskineri have a new 12-song record coming out Nov. 30 called Det Svenska Hatet on Suicide Records. To kick things off, the band is sharing "Låsta Dörrar" (below). Playing fast political punk, the new record is a follow-up to the Sveriges Humanitära Ruiner EP, … Read more

Self-titled DFMK

Posted in Records on October 2, 2020

DFMK have opened preorders for their upcoming self-titled LP, out next week on Oct. 9. The 15-song LP comes courtesy of several labels: La Escalera Records/A-F Records/Rad Girlfriend Records/Tiny Dragon Music/Puercords/Constructivismo Distro and a lead single titled "Mal Presentimiento" is embedded below. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, the punk-with-swagger band formed … Read more

New from The Spits (really)

Posted in Records on September 30, 2020

In a year full of surprises, The Spits announced today that the band has a new 10-song album coming out on the day before Halloween. Titled VI and to be released on their own Thriftstore Records, the new LP is their first in nine years and clocks in at roughly … Read more

Scalp debut to come on Creator-Destructor

Posted in Records on September 28, 2020

Creator-Destructor Records has announced the upcoming debut LP form southern California metallic hardcore group Scalp. Get a taste for what's to come below, via an embed of the single "Bastard Land." The song is one of 10 on the Domestic Extremity album, which releases officially on Nov. 13. It will … Read more

Glorious Depravity: coming soon

Posted in Records on September 28, 2020

Translation Loss Records has announced the release of a debut full-lengthy by Glorious Depravity, a new band consisting of Doug Moore (Pyrrhon), Chris Grigg (Woe), Matt Mewton (Woe), George Paul (Mutilation Rites), and John McKinney (Cleanteeth). Seven songs in total, the new album is called Ageless Violence and releases Nov. … Read more

Red City Radio to bring Paradise

Posted in Records on September 27, 2020

Pure Noise Records will release a brand new full-length record by Red City Radio on Dec. 4. Titled Paradise, the new 12-song record was recorded at The Cereal Box in Edmond, OK with Mike Kennerty (of the All American Rejects), who also produced and recorded SkyTigers in 2018. It was … Read more

Atmosphere to release new album The Day Before Halloween

Posted in Records on September 26, 2020

Fittingly titled, Atmosphere will release a new album named The Day Before Halloween on Oct. 30 this year via Rhymesayers Entertainment. A lead single, "“Blotter Acid Reflux Syndrome," debuted this week as well, with a video directed by Jason Goldwatch, shared below. Slug and Ant, who comprise the duo, are … Read more

Chat Pile 2021

Posted in Labels on September 26, 2020

Sludge rock band Chat Pile, formed in 2019 in Oklahoma City, has signed with The Flenser with plans for a 2021 full-length. Featuring Raygun Busch (vocals), Luther Manhole (Guitars), Stin (Bass), and Captain Ron (Drums), the band play sloud, sludgey noise rock and has previously released an EP titled Remove … Read more

Mr. Bungle "Eracist" video

Posted in Videos on September 26, 2020

Among the many surprises of 2020 is a new Mr. Bungle record -- their first since California in 1999, four years prior to the lauch of Scene Point Blank for those who are keeping score. The band has re-recorded The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny, which releases Oct. 30 … Read more

Thurston Moore Group November tour

Posted in Tours on September 26, 2020

Thurston Moore Group has announced a short European tour, starting in November for masked, socially distanced crowds. Moore just released By The Fire this week -- the seventh solo record from the Sonic Youth cofounder. Read more 2020 European Tour: Nov 5: Biarritz, France @ L'Altabal Nov 6: La Rochelle, … Read more