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SPB exclusive: NVM by Fleabite

Posted in Records on May 14, 2018

Our featured stream at Scene Point Blank is the brand new EP NVM from Fleabite and Salinas Records.

The 6-song EP, which is officially out on June 29, shows the band’s mastery of mid-tempo fuzzy rock with an homage to 1990’s slacker charm. The guitar-driven sound was captured by John Hoffman and Jerri Queen (both of Vacation) who did the recording and mixing, which was then mastered by Kyle Gilbride (Swearin’).

Rather than tell you what to think of the record, give it a listen yourself below:

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Fleabite is split between Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Guitarist Ali Donohue has also spent time as a touring member of Waxahatchee and Swanning, drummer Joe McCann and guitarist Jade Payne play in Aye Nako and bassist Chelsea Dirck plays in Yowler and Missing Earth. The record is available for pre-order now.

NVM Track listing: 
1. Away 
2. What's Up 
3. Nothing 
4. Never Change 
5. Over and Over 
6. Find

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Photo by Sam Chaplin

Inter Arma enter the studio

Posted in Records on May 12, 2018

Inter Arma are heading back to the studio for their their fourth full-length, which will be recorded at The Tracking Room in Nashville, TN and Dark Art Audio in Madison, TN by engineer Mikey Allred. In addition to the upcoming new material, tentatively set to release on Relapse Records in … Read more

Torche in studio

Posted in Bands on May 12, 2018

Torche has returned to the studio for a new album set for release next year on Relapse. Not yet titled, the album will be the band's fifth overall. The offered a bried statement about what hey have in store: “The new record has a great balance of new elements that … Read more

Tokyo Police Club fall tour

Posted in Tours on May 12, 2018

Tokyo Police Club are set for a busy 2018. The band recently toured with Matt & Kim and put out a Record Store Day special release, all the while hinting that they may release a new full-length in the near-ish future. Tokyo Police Club last released Forcefield in 2014. Tour … Read more

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Chris Barrows Band, Pink Lincolns, and more

Posted in Labels on May 12, 2018

Rad Girlfriend Records is releasing three Chris Barrows-related projects on June 29: a reissue of The Pink LIncolns Suck and Bloat, an LP from The Spears, and a new EP by The Chris Barrows Band. Barrows fronts all three projects. The Pink Lincolns formed in 1986 and plays a harder … Read more

Come Together Recharged 2018

Posted in Shows on May 12, 2018

Come Together returns on Queen Elizabeth’s long weekend to Big Top Sydney at Luna Park. Sydney Festival Come Together returns in 2018 on June 10 featuring, Spiderbait, The Superjesus, Melbourne’s Mammal, the fusion oracle Osaka Punch, and Sydney’s pop-punkers Rackett. What started in 2005 as a humble indie festival and … Read more

Slowtrip to release EP next week

Posted in Records on May 11, 2018

Slowtrip will release the EP Blur on May 18 (digital) and July 13 (vinyl), on Anchor Eighty-Four. Formed in 2017, the shoegazey Los Angeles-based band features Alfredo “Tank” Pedrozo (Rotting Out), Martin Alcedo (ex-No Bragging Rights), John Alaimo (ex-The Greenery), and Dan Mayo (ex-The Greenery). Curious listeners can check out … Read more

New Vacation this summer

Posted in Records on May 11, 2018

On July 27, Ohio's Vacation will return with Mouth Sounds #2699, the follow-up to last year's double LP Southern Grass: The Continuation of Rock’n’Roll. The record was actually recorded in 2017, after Southern Grass's recording but prior to its release. The record will be issued by Let's Pretend Records. Listen … Read more

Ty Segall solo acoustic and on the road (as always)

Posted in Records on May 10, 2018

The ever-busy Ty Segall has announced a solo acoustic tour in the US this fall, following a European tour with The Freedom Band to accompany him. Dates are included below. Segall last released Freedom's Goblin. Read more Ty Segall Solo Acoustic Tour Dates:Sat. Oct. 20 - Big Sur, CA @ … Read more

Longshot + Lazerbeak

Posted in Records on May 10, 2018

Chicago emcee and Doomtree producer Lazerbeak have teamed up on a new 14-track album called Parades. They recently premiered "Just Dance," (below) and opened up pre-orders at the Doomtree Records website. The record formally releases on Friday June 8. Read more

Harm's Way in NW and on Warped

Posted in Tours on May 10, 2018

Metal Blade artists Harm's Way have announced a Pacific Northwest tour with Soft Kill. The tour will lead up to late June when the group joins onto the last ever Warped Tour. Harm's Way last released Posthuman. Read more HARM'S WAY:w/ Soft Kill:6/14/2018 The Pin - Spokane, WA6/15/2018 Studio Seven … Read more

Taken release their first ever video

Posted in Videos on May 10, 2018

The reunited Taken have offered up a video (the band's first) for the song "Reflect" off their new EP, With Regard To, which released last month on April 27. The EP is the band's first new material since 2004. Fans can check out the video here. Read more

Astpai preview "Best Years" from new LP

Posted in Records on May 7, 2018

Astpai have debuted a video for "Best Years" from their upcoming new album True Capacity. The new album, set to release on June 22 on Jump Start Records, was mixed by J. Robbings and will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. They'll be playing touring this summer, including … Read more

The Hold Steady's Constructive Summer

Posted in Tours on May 7, 2018

The Hold Steady will keep busy this summer with a series of shows across the US as into Toronto. Among those shows, they will play a special Stay Positive anniversary show in Jersey City, NJ, on July 25. Dates are below. Read more CONSTRUCTIVE SUMMER DATES July25 - White Eagle … Read more

4 new Drunken Sailor releases this month

Posted in Labels on May 6, 2018

UK label Drunken Sailor has announced four brand new releases coming on May 18. The list: Denim and Leather - Sacred Autism LP - Hardcore ISS - ST LP - "Post-punk-garage-sample-lo-fi-snot-core" The Whiffs - ST LP - Powerpop Sex Tourists - ST - Synth pop The label, of course, has … Read more

A new Dead To Me song

Posted in Videos on May 6, 2018

Dead to Me are back with a new video for "Would It Kill You?" Currently working on a new album with Chris Dugan (Green Day, Iggy Pop), the new song explores consumer culture and more. “This song is about the confusion that arises from the inherent trade off between consumer … Read more

The Cure Mixed Up deluxe edition

Posted in Records on May 6, 2018

Mixed Up by The Cure is set to receive a new remasted 3CD boxset treatment, set for release on June 15 on Rhino, alongside a 2LP 180-gram vinyl edition. The collection features new mixed by frontman Robert Smith and 11 rare mixed from the 1982-1990 period. "The whole of 1990 … Read more

Proud Parents' Dirtnap debut

Posted in Records on May 6, 2018

Dirtnap Records is streaming "Hypnotoad" off the upcoming new album by Proud Parents. The self-titled album will be out later this year. Proud Parents is a Madison, WI-based quartet, with three singers and a notable jangly garage-infused pop sound. Check out the track below. Read more Read more

Surprise new EP from Dead Cross

Posted in Records on May 6, 2018

Dead Cross released a surprise 4-song EP on Friday, May 2. Self-titled, the new record (on Ipecac) comes out as the band prepares for a European tour next month. Check out a creepy video for "My Perfect Prisoner" here: Comprised of Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer), Mike Patton (Faith No More, Tomahawk), … Read more

Against Me! and Speedy Ortiz on the road

Posted in Tours on May 6, 2018

Starting later this week, Against Me! will emback on a US tour with Speedy Ortiz, kicking things off at a sold out show in Bellingham, WA. In addition to the tour dates, the band is also at work on a follow-up to Shape Shift With Me, with more details (and … Read more