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Shattered Platter interviews Greg Anderson

Posted in Labels on April 13, 2015

Shattered Platter has posted an in-depth interview with Greg Anderson of Southern Lord Records, Sunn O))), Goatsnake, and more.

The interview can be read here.

New Weedeater in May

Posted in Records on April 10, 2015

Season of Mist will release Goliathan, a new record from sludge band Weedeater, on May 19. The band is currently on tour. Read more Track List: 1. Processional 2. Goliathan 3. Cain Enabler 4. Bow Down 5. Battered & Fried 6. Claw of the Sloth 7. Bully 8. Joseph (All … Read more

1QI: Amoeba Records, War on Women, Kitten Crisis, Groovie Ghoulies

Posted in Bands on April 9, 2015

Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook & twitter and we'll post an interview four days each week, typically every Monday-Thursday. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap-up here at the site and archive them here. … Read more

Black Tower debut LP

Posted in Records on April 9, 2015

Ottawa's Black Tower, featuring members of Crusades, The Creeps, and more, will release their debut LP on June 2 via No Idea/Unspeakable Axe Records. It is to be titled Secret Fire. The band, who previously released just a demo. A video for the song "Death March" is embedded below. Read … Read more

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April 9: Riot Grrrl Day in Boston

Posted in Music News on April 9, 2015

With Kathleen Hanna (The Julie Ruin, Bikini Kill) scheduled to play in Boston at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston mayor Marty Walsh has proclaimed April 9 as “Riot Grrrl Day.” Stereogum has the details here. The Julie Ruin returned as a full band in 2013 with Run Fast. Read more

Ipecac to release Rolo Tomassi

Posted in Labels on April 9, 2015

Great Britain's Rolo Tomassi has signed with Ipecac Recordings to release their debut North American release, Grievances, on July 7. The band formed in Sheffield in 2005 and have yet to hit the US market. Read more Rolo Tomassi tour dates: April 25 Bristol, England Hit The Deck FestivalApril 26 … Read more

Pickathon 2015

Posted in Shows on April 8, 2015

Pickathon Festival, the annual Portland, OR area eco-friendly festival, has announced its initial line-up and dates. Running July 31-August 2, this year's fest includes acts such as The Avett Brothres, Courtney Barnett, Ty Segall, Viet Cong, and more. Read more PICKATHON 2015 INITIAL LINEUPtUnE-yArDsDIIVTy SegallTinariwenLanghorne SlimShabazz PalacesLeon BridgesHiss Golden MessengerJD … Read more

SPB premiere: "Memento" from Roman Cities

Posted in MP3s on April 8, 2015

Roman Cities, an '80s loving synth-pop project from Oakland, will release their debut EP on Tuesday April 14, The Sharksleep Sessions. To get ready, Scene Point Blank is streaming the premiere of the song "Memento." Featuring members of Kowloon Walled City, Puig Destroyer, and Early Graves, the band takes a … Read more

Teaser tracks from Secret Admirer (Heinali and Matt Finney)

Posted in MP3s on April 8, 2015

Secret Admirer, a new black metal project featuring Heinali and Matt Finney plus Andrew Helinski of Gilded Lily, has posted two teaser tracks of their new project. They describe the groups as "pretty much black metal for supermodels with hints of ambient/electronic/dance influence thrown in." Read more

Ides of Gemini Record Store Day release

Posted in Records on April 8, 2015

Ides of Gemini will release an exclusive Records Store Day 7" via Magic Bullet on April 18. The band, currently on tour with indie rockers The Mountain Goats, will release an Ep featuring "Cathage" and "Strange Fruit" for the musical holiday. B-side "Strange Fruit" was first written as a poem … Read more

Winter Break debut out soon

Posted in Records on April 8, 2015

Pre-orders and preview tracks are online for the self-titled debut from Winter Break, set for release on May 19 via Asian man/Lauren Records. The band features 3/4 of the defunct Summer Vacation. Read more 1. Kirk 2. Better Things 3. Trey 4. Folk Song 5. 4:49 6. Cut the Braid … Read more

Asshole Parade 20th anniversary bash

Posted in Bands on April 7, 2015

Celebrating 20 years as a band, Asshole Parade has booked a 2-day showcase at The Wooly in Gainesville, FL to mark the milestone. On Aug. 28-29, Asshole Parade will be joined by Holy Mountain, Radon, Harsh Words, Mauser, Palatka, and more (listed below and still to be announced. Information can … Read more

Great American Host on Good Fight

Posted in Bands on April 7, 2015

Great American Ghost, from Boston, have joined with Good Fight for their next release. The band currently has on efull-length and two EPs under their belt and will drop a new full-length on the label this coming summer titled Everyone Leaves. A new song, "Misery" is streaming over at Lambgoat. Read more

Faith No More updates tour schedule

Posted in Tours on April 7, 2015

Faith No More has announed more US dates in July on their upcoming tour in support of Sol Invictus, the band's return to action record that releases in May. The band is also scheduled to perform on The Tonight Show on May 13--their first late night TV prformance since 1995. … Read more

Wisdom in Chains to release 5th LP

Posted in Bands on April 7, 2015

Wisdom in Chains, a Pennsylvania based hardcore crossover group, will release their upcoming 5th LP on Fast Break! Records on June 30. The new album will be titled The God Rhythm. Read more WISDOM IN CHAINS Tour Dates: 4/11/2015 The Foundry - Lakewood, OH @ The Big Show 4/18/2015 The … Read more

SPB exclusive stream: Spirits

Posted in Records on April 7, 2015

Spirits, a hardcore band calling Boston home, is set to release the new Discontent LP, available now for pre-order from State of Mind Records. The band formed in late 2014 and has already released a split 7" on Speedowax Records (UK) and a self-titled 7" in the US. The new … Read more

Red Scare Record Store Day

Posted in Labels on April 6, 2015

Red Scare Industries is getting aboard the Record Store Day train with 3 limited edition 7"s, all set to hit stores on April 18--including material from The Menzingers, Masked Intruder, and Cobra Skulls. The three releases are as follows: Cobra Skulls - Live At The BBC The Menzingers - I … Read more

New Game of Thrones-inspired song from MC Lars

Posted in Videos on April 6, 2015

Nerdcore rapper MC Lars has released a new song "Dragon Blood," in homage to Game of Thrones. The song will appear on his new album to be released this summer. More details will come later concerning the new release. Read more

White Lung tours with Refused, The Obliterations

Posted in Tours on April 6, 2015

White LUng will tour North America this summer, including dates with legends Refused and followed by a run of concerts with The Obliterations. The band released Deep Fantasy in 2014. Read more White Lung Live Dates: 5/2: Desert Daze Festival - Mecca, CA 5/26: The Roxy Theatre - Los Angeles, … Read more

Shallow Cuts working on full-length

Posted in Bands on April 6, 2015

Shallow Cuts, a San Diego band featuring members of Dan Padilla, The Gateway District, and more, are recording a full-length to follow-up their debut EP, Storm Watch, which was released last year on No Idea Records. The band will also be playing a show on April 8 in San Diego … Read more