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Pity Party West Coast tour

Posted in Tours on June 2, 2018

Recent La Escalera signees Pity Party have announced a US West Coast tour this summer with stops in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. They'll be joined on most of those dates by Spider Cider.

The band most recently released the Are You Happy Yet? EP on 7", CD, and digital formats.

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Tour Dates:
6/22 San Jose, CA – Luna Park Palace
6/23 Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
6/24 Petaluma, CA – The Phoenix Theater
6/25 Redding, CA – BREW COFFEE
6/26 Eugene, OR – Voodoo Donuts
6/27 Seattle, WA – Victory Lounge
6/28 Portland, OR – Lost House
6/29 Berkeley, CA – 924 Gilman
6/30 Fullerton, CA – Programme Skate and Sound
7/1 Hesparia, CA – Collective 47
7/2 Van Nuys, CA – White Oak Music and Arts
7/3 San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
7/4 Tuscon, AZ – House Show
7/5 Phoenix, AZ – The Palo Verde *
7/6 Las Vegas, NV – Surprise Party LV *

*no Spider Cider

Restorations LP5000

Posted in Records on May 21, 2018

Restorations have announced their first release since LP3 in 2014. The band, who released their last effort on SideOneDummy, will return to Tiny Engines (who released their first album) for the upcoming release, set to come out in September. “I felt like things were starting to crack a little,” singer/guitarist … Read more

The return of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Posted in Records on May 21, 2018

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones--who announced the curation of Cranking & Skanking Fest to take place later this year in Massachusetts--will release a brand new album on June 15. The new album is their first album since 2011 and it will be released on their own Big Rig Records. It is … Read more

New video by James Williamson and the Pink Hearts

Posted in Records on May 20, 2018

James Williamson and the Pink Hearts have shared a video to "Riot on the Strip" off their upcoming album Behind the Shade, which releases June 22 on Leopard Lady Records. The band, featuring James Williamson of Iggy and the Stooges fame. The song is about the Los Angeles music scene, … Read more

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New Age celebrates 30 years with all day festival

Posted in Labels on May 19, 2018

New Age Records, founded in 1989, will celebrate 30 years with a diverse all-day festival on August 25, 2018. With a lineup including Trail, Strife, and more (full list below), the festival takes place at the Garden Amphitheater in Garden Grove, CA. While the festival lineup features label-only acts, there … Read more

The Selecter + The English Beat

Posted in Tours on May 19, 2018

This fall, 2 Tone legends The Selecter & The English Beat Feat. Ranking Roger will hit the US on a co-headlining tour. The two groups have previously toured together in Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Germany, co-headlining dates and coming tofether for a joint encore at night's end. West Coast … Read more

Justin Pearson lyric book on the way

Posted in Music News on May 19, 2018

Three One G has opened pre-orders for The Race to Zero, a collection of lyrics and other creative prose from Justin Pearson over the years. Pearson, who shared some of his wordsmithery with SPB in a guest column titled "The Right Answers to the Wrong Questions" in 2016, has played … Read more

Luke McNeill (The Copyrights) has two new releases

Posted in Records on May 19, 2018

Luke McNeills, known as the drummer and songwriter of The Copyrights, has two additional projects with upcoming releases, both on Rad Girlfriend Records. Starter Jacket is a power pop/punk band comprised of McNeill on vocals/guitar, joined by Lanny Durbin (vocals/guitar), Fred Malcom (drums), and Matt Sailor (bass). The band will … Read more

Michael Gira and Swans updates

Posted in Bands on May 19, 2018

Swans has three new news-worthy pieces of information. The band's 1996 album Soundtracks for the Blind will be released in a limited edition vinyl box sex (Young God), containing 4 LPS, digital download codes, and a poster. It's the first time Soundtracks will be issued on vinyl. Second, ringleader Michael … Read more

Aspiga Through the Years

Posted in Records on May 18, 2018

Aspiga will soon release a new collection called Dragged Through the Years, set for a Sept. 7 release on digital and vinyl formats via A-F Records. The collection, masted by Alan Douches, includes new tracks, several remixes of previously releases 7" and digital-only tracks. The New Jersey band is also … Read more

Mike Patton's 1922 film score to see release

Posted in Records on May 17, 2018

Mike Patton's score for the Netflix film 1922 will be released on July 20 on Ipecac Recordings. The film itself is based on a story by best selling author Stephen King and will appear on the streaming service later this year. Patton, known for his work in bands like Faith … Read more

Geld to tour US coasts this summer

Posted in Tours on May 17, 2018

Australia's Geld have announced a US tour, running first along the West Coast and followed by a string of dates along the Eastern seaboard. The band released Perfect Texture this year on Iron Lung Records. Members also play in Krömosom, Soma Coma, Gentlemen, and Whitehorse. Read more WEST COAST - … Read more

New from The Pauses

Posted in Bands on May 17, 2018

The Pauses have two exciting pieces of news to announce. First, they're releasing the new Unbuildingon June 22 on Arctic Rodeo Recordings. The new album is the group's second full-length and was mixed and produced by J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines), who also helmed the band’s debut, A Cautionary Tale. … Read more

Mobina Galore announce flexi and tour

Posted in Tours on May 17, 2018

Mobina Galore, who have upcoming dates with both Typesetter and Propagandhi, have released a new flexi 7" on New Damage Records titled Fade Away in preparation for the tour, which kicks off Sunday May 20. The Winnpeg-based band released Feeling Disconnected last year. Dates are below. Watch a video for … Read more

New Fucked Up 7-inch in June

Posted in Records on May 17, 2018

Canadian punks Fucked up will release a limited edition 7" next month on Tankcrimes. Titled High Rise and set for release on June 15, the two-song short-play record contains two songs, including the titular song which is a cover of The Trainspotters' 1980 song of the same title. The EP … Read more

Stream Nequient's Wolves at the Door

Posted in MP3s on May 17, 2018

New Noise is streaming the brand new Wolves at the Door by Nequient, which comes out this Friday on Nefarious Industries. Listen here. The band is also hitting the road for a mini-tour of Illinois and Minnesota over the weekend. Read more NEQUIENT Live:5/18/20187th Street Space - DeKalb, IL5/19/2018 The … Read more

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 … Read more

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