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Death on 45

Posted in Records on February 8, 2014

Drag City Records as unearthed more Death material and will release a two song single in April, the third release from the long defunct Detroit band. The single will contain "North St." and "We're Gonna Make It and were recorded, respectively, in 1980 and 1992.

Tweens leak "Be Mean"

Posted in MP3s on February 8, 2014

"Be Mean," the first single from Tweens' upcoming debut, is now online (posted after the jump). The Cincinnati band features Brigdet Battle and Vacation's Peton Copes and Jerri Queen. Their album will release on April 8 on Frenchkiss. They are currently on tour, playing tonight with Murder City Devils. Read … Read more

DOA in Pacific Northwest, Australia soon

Posted in Tours on February 8, 2014

DOA, on their final tour, have announced dates in Washington, Oregon, and Australia, with China dates to come. The band is also planning the live DVD To Hell N' Back, though no release date has been determined yet. The band last released We Come in Peace in 2012 via Sudden … Read more

6131 Records adds Run Forever

Posted in Labels on February 7, 2014

Braddock, PA's Run Forever will be joining 6131 Records. The band just released a split EP with Adventures on No Sleep and a full-length last year on Tiny Engines. Despite the recent output, they are currently writin gnew material planned for their label debut later this year. They are set … Read more

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New Animal Style comp with Mixtapes, Wolves at Bay, more doing covers

Posted in Records on February 6, 2014

Animal Style Records is releasing a digital label sampler of their bands covering Descendents, Weezer, Bigwig, and The Get Up Kids. The sampler is selling for $4 with all proceeds toward freedomtomarry.org. Read more Tracklisting 1. Mixtapes - We (Originally performed by Descendents)2. Born Without Bones - El Scorcho (Originally … Read more

Torche joins Relapse

Posted in Labels on February 6, 2014

Philadelphia's Torche have signed with Relapse Records. The band, who last released Harmonicraft, is currently working on a new album. “We’re looking forward to working with a label that has stood the test of time while continuing to expand their diverse roster.” Explained Jonathan Nuñez, adding, “Releasing this record on … Read more

Jenny Lewis unveils "Completely Not Me" from Girls soundtrack

Posted in MP3s on February 6, 2014

Jenny Lewis has released her song, "Completely Not Me," from the upcoming Girls Volume 2: All Adventurous Women Do, an HBO soundtrack from the show's second season. The record will release on Feb. 11 on Fueled By Ramen and also includes songs from Beck, Lily Allen, Cat Power, Miguel, and … Read more

Torch Runner joins Southern Lord

Posted in Labels on February 6, 2014

Southern Lord Records has added North Carolina hardcore band Torch Runner to their roster. The band is currently at work on their second LP, which will be their label debut.   Read more

Limited edition 7-inch from Chuck Ragan

Posted in Records on February 5, 2014

Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) will be releasing a limited edition 7" on Feb. 25. The 7" will contain the studio version of "Non Typical" along with a b-side alternate take of the song. Ragan is also set to release a new LP, Till Midnight, on March 25. Read more

Mike Vallely in as new Black Flag singer

Posted in Bands on February 4, 2014

Punknews is reporting that Mike Vallely, pro skateboarder and vocalist of Good For You, is the new Black Flag singer. The band reunited in early 2013 and has performed sporadically since, previously with Ron Reyes on the mic. The line-up of Good For You, punknews notes, is the same as … Read more

Shin to Shin song online

Posted in Bands on February 4, 2014

Lambgoat is premiering the title track from Shin to Shin's upcoming self-titled LP. The band includes guitarist Aaron Melnick, formerly of Integrity and In Cold Blood and previously released a split 7" with Pulling Teeth. The new LP will release Feb. 7 on A389 Recordings. Read more

Elbow release new album artwork

Posted in Records on February 4, 2014

Elbow have revealed the cover art for their forthcoming album The Take Off and Landing of Everything, due out in March. The first single from the album, "New York Morning", was released in January. The Take Off an Landing of Everything is the Manchester band's sixth album, it follows their … Read more

Ulcerate Announce 2014 Tour Dates

Posted in Tours on February 4, 2014

Structured around their appearance at this year’s Maryland Deathfest, New Zealand death metal trailblazers Ulcerate will embark on a month-long tour of North America. It will be the outfit’s first dates in America since a handful of shows they performed in 2012 while leading up to their appearance at that … Read more

Hear 2 new Earworms songs

Posted in MP3s on February 3, 2014

Dead Broke Rekerds has posted two songs from their upcoming Earworms LP, due later this month. The band includes members of I Farm, GSD, The Shemps, and more, and the LP will be their first full-length. "This insane monster-piece will totally freak & satisfy your minds eye and ears," says … Read more

Premiere: Crime EP from Anchoress

Posted in MP3s on February 3, 2014

Back in June we brought you “She-Devil” from Vancouver's Anchoress. The band has been hard at work and they're releasing a new EP today titled Crime. The 6-song digital EP comes courtesy of File Under: Music and will be followed by a sister EP, Compass. On May 13, the two … Read more

Collaborative record from Frank Turner and Billy the Kid

Posted in Records on February 3, 2014

Frank Turner and Billy the Kid recently teamed up for a thirteen song album, including a duet, rehearsed below, titled "This Sure As Hell Ain't My Life." The record itself is set for release on Xtra Mile Recordings on May 26, though no title has been announced. SPB had the … Read more

Empty Flowers collaborative album in the works

Posted in Records on February 3, 2014

On Feb. 18, Empty Flowers are teaming up with a number of special guests to present The Air You Found. The new LP is a collaborative affair featuring a number of their friends from such groups s Gorguts, Dalek, Palms, Godflesh, and Tombs. Released on Translation Loss, the album includes … Read more

Handmade Birds preps Barren Harvest debut

Posted in Records on February 3, 2014

Handmade Birds has announced that the label will soon release the debut album from Barren Harvest, featuring Jessica Way (Worm Ouroboros) and Lenny Smith (Atriarch). Titled Subtle Cruelties, the album will be released on March 25. Read more

Slowdive reunites for festivals

Posted in Bands on February 3, 2014

1990s showgazers Slowdive are reuniting for a series of festivals in 2014. The band, who broke up in 1995, have announced shows at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival and one in London on May 19. Read more Source: AV Club Read more

Scene Point Blank launches book

Posted in Site News on February 3, 2014

We're proud to announce this week the launch of Scene Point Blank's first-ever book, proudly titled All Downhill From Here. It's a collection of our best writing over the ten years (!) that SPB has been publishing for. Made up of interviews, album reviews, best-of lists and guest columns, it's … Read more