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Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers tour

Posted in Tours on May 25, 2019

Following the release of his solo debut last year, Spencer Sings The Hits! (In The Red Records), Jon Spencer and backing band The Hitmakers are hitting the road to play dates in the northern US and Canada.

The Hitmakers are Sam Coomes (Quasi, Heatmeiser), M. Sord (M. Sord), and Bob Bert (Pussy Galore, Sonic Youth).

 

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Tuesday 5/28 - Portland ME - Space - w/ (New England) Patriots
Wednesday 5/29 - Quebec City QC - L'Anti - w/ The Leather Uppers
Thursday 5/30 - Montreal QC - Bar Le Ritz PDB - w/ The Leather Uppers & Whoresun
Friday 5/31 - Ottawa ON - The 27 Club - w/ The Leather Uppers
Saturday 6/1 - Toronto ON - Horseshoe Tavern - w/ Catl & Layrite Boys
Sunday 6/2 - Cleveland OH - Beachland Ballroom - w/ Archie & the Bunkers
Monday 6/3 - Pittsburgh PA - Roxian Theatre - w/ Cheater Slicks

The Melvins and Redd Kross to tour this fall

Posted in Tours on May 23, 2019

Later this year The Melvins and Redd Kross will embark on a 10-week tour, joined by Shitkid, for the full run. “Redd Kross and ShitKid are two of my favorites. We’ve already done fantastic European tours with both of these bands so I know bringing them out with us on … Read more

Triple Eye Industries Fest IV

Posted in Shows on May 23, 2019

On June 5-8, Triple Eye Industries record label will take over venues in Milwaukee and Chicago with a total of 28 bands playing the two cities. "This is the fourth year of our little festival, and each year we try to bring in bands that may not of ever played … Read more

Mogwai + Papa M dates

Posted in Tours on May 23, 2019

Mogwai will be on tour in August, kicking things off in Phoenix on April 19 for a 10 day jaunt across the western US, wrapping things up on August 29 in Sacramento. They will be joined by Papa M, who released A Broke Moon Rises earlier this year on Drag … Read more

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New Death Before Dishonor in July

Posted in Records on May 22, 2019

After working on new material for almost a decade, Boston's Death Before Dishonor will return with the fiery Unfinished Business on July 26 on Bridge Nine Records. It will be the band's fourth record with the label and features 8 songs totalling over 20 minutes of new material that was … Read more

Who is Galactic Protector?

Posted in Bands on May 22, 2019

Galactic Protector will unveil its debut album titled Evening will release on June 28 through Burning Witches Records. The project is a solo pseudonym from Bryan Ricie, best known as bassist in The Sword, and also an accomplished producer. The 15-song instrumental debut blends electronic landscapes with synthesizer melodies and … Read more

Hopscotch 10 headlined by Sleater-Kinney

Posted in Shows on May 22, 2019

Scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in Raleigh, NC, Hopscotch festival will return for its 10th iteration. This year's lineup features over 100 acts, with announced artists Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Deerhunter, Jenny Lewis, and more. While more artists are still to be announced, headliner info and specific dates … Read more

SPB premiere: "Forever" by Evening Standards

Posted in MP3s on May 21, 2019

Scene Point Blank has teamed up with Evening Standards to share “Forever,” a song from the band’s upcoming World’s End, out on June 7 on Let’s Pretend Records. World’s End is the second album from the Indiana trio, whose members have also played with the likes of Future Virgins, Door-Keys, … Read more

Halshug's Drøm

Posted in Records on May 19, 2019

Copenhagen's Halshug will release its third studio album this July on Southern Lord Recordings. The Denmark punk band will titled the record Drøm, with an official release set for July 19. The band has two previous LPs under their belt: 2015's Blodets Bånd and 2016's Sort Sind. They've also shared … Read more

Backtrack announced the end, final tours

Posted in Splits on May 19, 2019

Backtrack, who formed in 2008 and have released music on Flatspot Records, 6131 Records, and Bridge 9 Records, will disband at year's end. Before the group calls it a day, they will embark on several tours, including dates in the US, Canada, Asia, and Australia. "We appreciate everyone who has … Read more

Bristol Booze Cruise 2019

Posted in Tours on May 19, 2019

Fifty punks bands will perform at the upcoming Bristol Booze Cruise, taking place May 24-26. Inspired by Hamburg’s Booze Cruise Festivals, 50 bands will play across 3 stages over 3 days at The Exchange and Stage & Hounds. The lineup, listed in full below, come from 9 different countries and … Read more

Berthold City return with EP

Posted in Records on May 18, 2019

War records will release the new EP by LA's Berthold City on June 14, releasing on 7" vinyl and digital platforms. The EP follows-up last year's Moment of Truth EP. Bursting through with four songs of straight edge hardcore over seven minutes, the band features a number of familiar faces, … Read more

Mike Patton and Jean-Claude Vannier album in the works

Posted in Records on May 18, 2019

On Sept. 13, Ipecac Recordings will release a new collaborative album by Mike Patton and French composer Jean-Claude Vannier. Corpse Flower will be available on cd and digital platforms and is open to preorder via the label now. While written by Vannier and Patton, US musicians including Smokey Hormel (Beck, … Read more

URF release new single, festival date

Posted in Music News on May 18, 2019

Manchester-based psychadelic five-piece URF's new single "Solitude" is out now, and the band will be performing at the Manchester Psych Fest in August. The band has described "Solitude", which follows on from the band's debut EP For The Ride, as "an expression of the uncertainty of contemporary life and the … Read more

The Absence cover Bad Religion

Posted in Bands on May 18, 2019

Tampa, Florida metal band The Absence a sharing a cover of "Do What You Want," originally by Bad Religion. Besides the stream, the band is selling a 3-song tape on their current tour including the cover, a previously unreleased song, one song off last year's A Gift For The Obsessed, … Read more

Pete Shelley tribute night at The Royal Albert Hall

Posted in Shows on May 16, 2019

On June 21, the Buzzcocks, The Skids, and Penetration will take over The Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the life of Buzzcocks' founding member Pete Shelley, who passed away in 2018. Headlined by surviving members of the Buzzcocks, vocals will be shared among guest musicians including Dave Vanian … Read more

Charger releases debut

Posted in Records on May 16, 2019

Formed in the East Bay, California in 2018, Charger is releasing their self-titled EP now on Pirates Press Records. The 7-song affair showcases the metallic-tinged punk trio's sound. Comprised of Andrew McGee, Matt Freeman (Rancid), and Jason Willer (Jello Biafra’s Guantanamo School of Medicine), the members have punk discrographies to … Read more

Good Ridddance July

Posted in Records on May 16, 2019

Santa Cruz punks Good Riddance are back with Thoughts and Prayers on July 19 via Fat Wreck Chords. The new 12-track album is their second since reforming in 2012, coming in succession to 2015's Peace In Our Time. Catch a taste below in the song, "Don't Have Time." Following a … Read more

Steve Martin and Martin Short schedule Australian tour

Posted in Tours on May 16, 2019

Steve Martin is known for many things with his musical prowess being just one of them – not least he is known for establishing that literally everything sounds funny when you spill it accompanied by a banjo. While older semesters might remember his fantastic incarnations as a stand-up comedian par … Read more

Model Zero in June

Posted in Records on May 12, 2019

Memphis, TN band Model Zero will release their debut LP on June 28 on Slovenly/Black Gladiator. The band features members of Ex-Cult, Aquarian Blood, and Jack Oblivian's backing band the Sheiks. As a taste, the band has unleashed "Gift of Lies," embedded below. The band kicks off a tour in … Read more