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Territory 'Sic Semper Tyrannis' Album Stream & Pre-Orders Launched

Posted in Records on May 18, 2012

Escapist Records is pleased to team up with Toxicbreed's Funhouse for a full-album stream of Territory's Sic Semper Tyranis 12" LP, which is live as of today here. The debut LP from the Tucson, AZ outfit is due out in early Summer via the Cleveland-based label on both vinyl and digital formats.

In conjunction with the album stream, pre-order packages for the 12" LP have been launched. You can check out all the packages as well as other label merchandise in the label e-store located here.

Converge/Napalm Death to release split 7"

Posted in Records on May 17, 2012

Long-running acts Converge and Napalm Death are teaming up to self-release an upcoming split 7", with Deathwish, Inc doing distribution of the record. Converge will offer "No Light Escapes," which they have been previously playing live, along with a "We Are the World" styled cover of Entombed's "Wolverine Blues." Napal … Read more

Solo Laetita Sadier forthcoming

Posted in Records on May 17, 2012

Laetita Sadier (Stereolab, Monade) has finished recording her second solo record, Silencio!. The record will be released by Drag City Records on July 24 and she will be touring with a full band in the fall. Tim Gane (Stereolab), James Elkington, and Sam Prekop make guest contributions on the record. … Read more

25 Years of Revelation Records

Posted in Site News on May 17, 2012

To mark 25 years of Revelation Records, on a weekly basis between now and the label's big anniversary showcase on June 7-10 in Pomona, CA, SPB will be posting classic reviews of some of our favourites that the label has released. While our main focus is always on the new, … Read more

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Sigur Rós streaming new record

Posted in Records on May 16, 2012

Icelandic band Sigur Rós are streaming their new record Valtari, due for release later this month, with a twist. Each time zone will get to hear the 55 minute long album stream on the band's website at 7 PM local time. As of this writing, the album is currently streaming … Read more

Blueneck offer entire discography for free download

Posted in MP3s on May 16, 2012

Post-rockers Blueneck have released their entire discography for free donwload through the website of their label, Denovali. This includes all three of their releases, The Fallen Host, Scars of the Midwest, and their latest album, 2011's Repetitions. The albums will only be available to download through Sunday 20 May. Read more

Pickathon lineup set

Posted in Shows on May 16, 2012

Pickathon 2012, an annual festival at Pendarvis Farm near Portland, OR, has announced several key artists for the August 3-5 event, including Neko Case, Thee Oh Sees, Dr. Dog, The War on Drugs, Blitzen Trapper, and more. The eco-friendly festival has announced that no single-use items will be distributed by … Read more

Crucial Blast sampler available for download

Posted in MP3s on May 16, 2012

Crucial Blast has issued Heresies, an online compilation downloadable here, sampling the label's 2012 releases with 23 tracks ranging from Gnaw Their Tongues, Wold, Funerary Call, and more. Read more

Neil Hamburger tour dates

Posted in Tours on May 15, 2012

Currently wrapping up an Australia tour, comedian Neil Hamburger will soon be travelling the US East Coast before attending the Sled Island Music Festival in Calagary, AB, Canada in late June. Here's a clip of Hamburger from Fox News Red Eye. Read more NEIL HAMBURGER TOUR DATES: Wednesday, June 13 … Read more

New Hawthorne Heights EP

Posted in Records on May 15, 2012

Ohio's Hawthorne Heights have announced the second in a trilogy of EPs to be released on their own Cardboard Empire Records. On June 5, the band will issue Hope, as well as kicking off a tour in support, with Forever Came Calling, Failsafe, and Super Prime joining them. SPB talked … Read more

Cannibal Corpse in Australia

Posted in Tours on May 15, 2012

Cannibal Corpse, who just wrapped a US tour and will also be playing on the Summer Slaughter tour later this summer, have announced plans for five dates in Australia in October. The band released Torture on Metal Blade Records earlier this year. Check out the dates below. Read more CANNIBAL … Read more

The Goodtime Boys sign with Bridge Nine

Posted in Labels on May 14, 2012

Bridge Nine has added UK band Goodtime Boys to their roster, with the band hitting the studio to record a five song What's Left to Let Go EP to debut for the label. The EP will be packaged with the band's previous release, the Are We Now or Have We … Read more

Second New Bruises announced

Posted in Records on May 14, 2012

Tampa, FL's New Bruises, interviewed by SPB here in a pre-Fest feature, will be releasing their long-awaited sophomore full-length on June 5. Chock Full of Misery will be issued on frontman Bryon Lippincott's Kiss of Death Records. The pop-punk band also released a digital b-sides record (available here). The band's … Read more

Mean Jeans on the road

Posted in Tours on May 13, 2012

Portland, OR's Mean Jeans, who just released On Mars for Dirtnap Records, have hit the road for a North American tour. Read more Mean Jeans Tour Dates: May 25 San Francisco, CA - Thee ParksideMay 26 Oakland, CA - 1234 Go! Fest @ Vitus Jun. 8 Baltimore, MD - Golden … Read more

Sham 69 out of Punk Rock Bowling

Posted in Shows on May 13, 2012

Due to family health concerns, Sham 69 has dropped out of the upcoming Punk Rock Bowling festival in Las Vegas, NV May 25-28. "In March my father was diagnosed with asbestosis lung cancer. Since then, the situation for my family has got worse," explains singer Jimmy Pursey. Organizers have announced … Read more

Krokmitën announce release date for "BWV565 Redux"

Posted in Records on May 12, 2012

Montréal tech death band Krokmitën have announced the release date for their new piece, "BWV565 Redux". The EP will be released for free download on 21 May at 9 PM for fans registered on the band's website and a week later for everyone else. The 10+ minute song is the … Read more

Motion City Soundtrack to be joined by The Front Bottoms

Posted in Tours on May 12, 2012

It has been announced that The Front Bottoms, who released their self-titled debut last year on Bar/None Records, will be opening for Motion City Soundtrack on their upcoming tour, specifically June 14-July 1, though they are playing a few solo shows beforehand as well. Check below for dates. Read more … Read more

Solo Eric Copeland on the way

Posted in Bands on May 12, 2012

Eric Copeland, member of Black Dice and Terrestrial Tones (along with Avey Tare of Animal Collective), will be releasing a solo record title Limbo on June 5 on Underwater Peoples. The LP will come with a foldout poster. Read more

Garden & Villa touring West Coast

Posted in Tours on May 12, 2012

Garden & Villa have started a West Coast tour in support of their recent Secretly Canadian self-titled release, following their appearance at Coachella. Read more TOUR DATES: 05/16/12 Riverside, CA - The Barn @ University of California 05/18/12 Santa Ana, CA - The Constellation Room @ The Observatory 05/19/12 Pioneer … Read more

My Fictions sign with Topshelf

Posted in Labels on May 12, 2012

Topshelf Records has added Boston, MA area band My Fictions to their roster. The band's most recent release was I Want Nothing on Flannel Gurl Records. Later this month the band will be play a few east coast dates. Read more May 18th: AS220 in Providence, RI w/ Verse May … Read more