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Grant Hart (Hüsker Dü), 1961-2017

Posted in Obituaries on September 14, 2017

Grant Hart, one of three co-founders of Hüsker Dü, passed away this morning at the age of 56. Hüsker Dü released albums on SST and Warner Bros, with Hart later releasing material with Nova Mob and as a solo artist. At present, his cause of death is unconfirmed. Pitchfork reports that Hart was suffering from a form of cancer. Condolences to Hart's family, friends and music fans everywhere.

Check out a 1QI SPB conducted with the St. Paul-based musician back in 2013.

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For details about Hart's musical history and background, check out this write-up at The Current.

The Bronx & Pennywise to hit Australia

Posted in Tours on September 13, 2017

With the Pennywise + The Bronx Sydney show at the Enmore Theatre on Sunday October 29 on the verge of selling out, an exclusive headline show for The Bronx has been secured. Taking place at Oxford Art Factory on Monday October 30 this will be an absolute banger and tickets … Read more

Tim Rogers (You Am I) collaborates on musical

Posted in Shows on September 12, 2017

His achingly lyrical first solo album, What Rhymes with Cars and Girls, cemented You Am I frontman Tim Rogers’ already formidable reputation as one of Australia’s premier songwriters. Now, his music and lyrics have been applied to the musical format. Playwright Aidan Fennessy (National Interest) has threaded these beautiful songs … Read more

RARAs Farm's Music Blog looks at new Descendents

Posted in Music News on September 9, 2017

With the Descendents set to tour the US this fall, RARAs Farm's Music Blog has posted a personal review-style exploration of last year's Who We Are, the band's first new album in over a decade. Read about it at the link above, and check after the jump for the band's … Read more

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Secret LP from Lemuria

Posted in Records on September 9, 2017

Lemuria have announced a secret LP, available on order only from the band. While details about the album are sparse, it contains 10 unreleased songs and will be sold in a gatefold vinyl, as well as in varied bundles that include personalization, posters, and more. Read more

Pere Ubu dates and new album

Posted in Bands on September 9, 2017

With a new album titled 20 Years in a Montana Missile Silo scheduled to come out on Sept. 29 (Cherry Red Records), Pere Ubu will also embark on a US tour to mark the release. Formed in 1975, the group last released Carnival Of Souls. Read more Tour dates:11/8/2017 Pittsburgh, … Read more

Shredders (feat. Doomtree) to release LP

Posted in Records on September 9, 2017

Doomtree spinoff Shredders will release their first full-length on Nov. 3 on Doomtree Records. Titled Dangerous Jumps, it follows the band's debutEP earlier this year. Shredders is a four member group comprised of P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger. Doomtree's Mike Mictlan also appears on the album (full track listing … Read more

Who are Suspect Parts?

Posted in Bands on September 9, 2017

Suspect Parts--comprised of former and current members of The Briefs, Clorox Girls, Maniac, Ripchord, Radio Dead Ones and Red Dons--will release a self-titled debut album on Oct. 6 on Oops Baby/Taken By Surprise Records. The poppy power group features two American ex-pats, one British citizen, and one German member. We've … Read more

Iron Chic premieres new song

Posted in MP3s on September 8, 2017

Iron Chic unleashed "My Best Friend (Is a Nihilist)" off their upcoming LP You Can't Stay Here, set to release on Oct. 13 (SideOneDummy). The LP is the band's third and comes four years after The Constant One. Amid themes of anxiety, mortality, life and death, the album follows the … Read more

SPB exclusive: Dark/Light - Kill Some Time

Posted in Records on September 5, 2017

Scene Point Blank is pleased to start September with an exclusive stream of the self-titled first full-length from Portland’s Dark/Light (pronounced as “Dark Slash Light”). Titled Kill Some Time, the new LP features 8 songs and officially comes out on Sept. 15 on Dirt Cult Records. The four member band … Read more

New 12-inch featuring members of Coliseum and Young Widows

Posted in Records on September 4, 2017

Fotocrime has announced the release of a 12"/cd/digital release called Always Night. The band features R. Pattern (aka Ryan Patterson, formerly of Coliseum), Nick Thieneman (Young Widows, guitar), and Shelley Anderson (bass) and describes their sound as including "danceable, battle hymn drum machines and layered synths, Fotocrime brings a monochrome … Read more

Big Mess from Indisciplinarian

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

Copenhagen's Big Mess will release a new album on Sept. 29. Titled Try to Enjoy It, the 12-song album follows last year's debut, You Know I Care. Check out a video for "Pick Ur Queen" at New Noise Magazine. Read more BIG MESS Live:9/06/2017 Tape - Arhaus, DK9/30/2017 Huset - … Read more

New video from Collapse Under The Empire

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

German post-rock duo, Collapse Under The Empire has premiered a video for the song "Dark Water" off their upcoming The Fallen Ones. The instrumental band will release The Fallen Ones Oct. 20 on Finaltune Records. Read more

Mastodon presents Cold Dark Place

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

On Sept. 22, Mastodon will return with a 4-song EP named Cold Dark Place. It will also come out on a limited edition 12" picture disc a month later, on Oct. 27. Three of the four tracks come from the Once More ‘Round The Sun (2014) recording sessions, while "Toe … Read more

New from The World Is...

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

With new album Always Foreign set to release on Sept. 29, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die has released treaser track "Marine Tigers," with a video online at Noisey. Check out our interview with frontman David Bello. Read more

You Vandal to release on Jump Start

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

Gainesville, FL's You Vandal will release a new record titled I Just Want to Go Back to Hell on Nov. 17. The new album is the group's second, and first on label Jump Start. It will contain 12 songs and release on 180 gram black and yellow vinyl LP, CD, … Read more

Rig Time! are back

Posted in Records on September 2, 2017

Wisconsin's Rig Time! have announced War, their second LP, which is ready to release on Oct. 20 (Innerstrength Records). Wisconsin Bruisers RIG TIME! Bringing 'War' in October on Innerstrength Records The band previously released EPs in 2014 and 2015, before 2016's self-released debut Sick Of It. Check out "Vengeance" from … Read more

Against Me! set out with Bleached and The Dirty Nil

Posted in Tours on September 1, 2017

Against Me! will set to the road with guests Bleached and The Dirty Nil as they cross North America. The tour kicks off in Winnipeg, MB tomorrow and will wrap up at The Fest in Gainesville next month. Against Me! last released Shape Shift With Me. Read more SEPTEMBER02 – … Read more

Plaque Marks to release EP on Learning Curve

Posted in Records on August 27, 2017

New band Plaque Marks has inked with Learning Curve Records for their upcoming debut EP, Anxiety Driven Nervous Worship, scheduled for release on Oct. 27. The band dubs itself as "the stain on the smile of the Philadelphia music scene" and features current and former members of Creepoid, Fight Amp, … Read more

Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders announce Australia Shows

Posted in Tours on August 27, 2017

Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks announced her return to Australia for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Gold shows this November. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 18 at 11am. Joining Stevie for these special concerts are the legendary Pretenders, fronted by Chrissie Hynde. Fans will be treated to … Read more