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The Arcade Fire Release Documentary Film

Posted in Records on December 15, 2008

The Arcade Fire will release the documentary film titled Miroir Noir online today here.  The film follows Arcade Fire through the making and touring of their 2007 album Neon Bible, documenting the band at their Montreal studio, the making of promotional films and videos, along with live footage and a few short films made on the road.  The digital download and standard edition DVD feature the 70 minute film Miroir Noir. The deluxe edition DVD contains bonus material including Arcade Fire's live performances on Jonathon Ross, Saturday Night Live and at Maida Vale.  The physical standard and deluxe DVDs are planned for 2009 delivery (with digital versions delivered instantly).

Spinnerette - "Ghetto Love" Video

Posted in Videos on December 15, 2008

Acclaimed video and film director Liam Lynch has created the new Spinnerette (ex-Distillers) video for the title track off the band’s debut EP “Ghetto Love.” You can check that out here. Read more

Aesop Rock Posts New Song For Free

Posted in MP3s on December 15, 2008

Def Jux announced that Aesop Rock has made a new track "Tomorrow Morning" available for a free download here. Read more

Let Me Run Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on December 15, 2008

FUSE are now offering an exclusive download of Let Me Run's "Like a Fish" from their debut album, Meet Me at the Bottom, out Janaury 20th. You can grab the song here. Read more

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Emperor Reunion Tour DVD Release

Posted in Records on December 15, 2008

Candlelight Records has confirmed the completion of the final recordings from black metal legends Emperor. Titled Live Inferno, the special live series features various releases recorded/filmed during the band’s sold out 2005-2007 reunion tour performances. Several formats will be available including a 2xCD/slipcase with 16-page booklet, a limited edition box … Read more

The Bakerton Group Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on December 15, 2008

The Bakerton Group, the side-project of members of Clutch, has two new tracks online. You can stream "Peruvian Airspace" here and "Bien Classico" here. The songs are taken from their forthcoming full-length, El Rojo, which is due out February 17th on the band's own Weathermaker Music. The album will also … Read more

Two Tongues Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on December 15, 2008

Two Tongues, the new band featuring Max Bemis and Coby Linder of Say Anything along with Chris Conley and David Soloway of Saves the Day have posted a new song, “Wowee Zowee,” online here. The track is from their forthcoming self-titled debut, out February 3rd via Vagrant Records. Read more

Ladyfinger (ne) Preps New Album

Posted in Records on December 15, 2008

Ladyfinger (ne) will release their sophomore effort, Dusk, on February 3rd via Saddle Creek Records. The band released their debut, Heavy Hands, in 2006. Read more

Innerstrength Signs Chyme

Posted in Labels on December 15, 2008

Innerstrength Records has announced the addition of Washington, DC based grind/death band Chyme. The band will enter the studio in early February to record their as yet titled debut full length which is slated for a release in late Spring. Read more

Defeater Eastcoast Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 15, 2008

Recent Bridge Nine Records signing Defeater will be embarking on an Eastcoast tour in January. To view the dates, click "read more." Read more 1/8 - Wallingford, CT @ The Wallingford American Legion 1/9 - Long Island, NY @ TBA 1/10 - Washington, DC @ St. Stephen's Church 1/11 - … Read more

Buried Inside Prep New Album

Posted in Records on December 15, 2008

Buried Inside will release their new album Spoils of Failure via Relapse Records on March 3rd. The band last released Chronoclast in 2005. Read more

Jello Biafra Posts Open Letter To Barack Obama

Posted in General News on December 12, 2008

Re-printed courtesy of Alternative Tentacles dot com is former Dead Kennedys vocalist Jello Biafra's open letter to Barack Obama (with preface) detailing his ideas and advice for the new administration. The letter will be submitted via Change. gov, the Obama administration's transitional website. Read more My Friends (couldn't resist, I … Read more

The Postal Service Album Update

Posted in Records on December 12, 2008

The Postal Service's Ben Gibbard provided an update on the lack of a follow-up to The Postal Service's Give Up. Here is the word from Gibbard: It’s the record that never seems to want to come out. It’s also just never been a priority for either Jimmy or myself. The … Read more

Koch Signs High On Fire

Posted in Labels on December 12, 2008

Koch Records has signed High on Fire to a deal. The band most recently released Death is this Communion last year. A live album is currently being planned for release from the band's former home, Relapse Records. Read more

Dominic Mallary Benefit Shirts For Sale

Posted in General News on December 12, 2008

Mission Merch has teamed up with Last Lights and released a series of shirts honoring the life of Dominic Mallary. All proceeds from the shirt sales go to Dominic's family. You can purchase them here. Read more

A Storm of Light Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on December 12, 2008

A Storm of Light has posted a song from their forthcoming 2xLP+CD collaboration with Nadja. You can stream the song here. Read more

War Pigs Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on December 12, 2008

Doylestown, PA hardcore band War Pigs have posted two new tracks online here. Read more

SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on December 11, 2008

Here are last weeks top 'five' most played artists, according to the SPB Last.FM group. 1. Radiohead 2. Alkaline Trio 3. Against Me! 4. Brand New 5. A.F.I. 5. Minus The Bear 5. Trap Them The most listened to album last week, for the FIFTH week in a row, was … Read more

The Gaslight Anthem Live On Conan

Posted in Videos on December 11, 2008

Video of The Gaslight Anthem performing the track "The '59 Sound" live on Late Night with Conan O'Brien can be viewed online here. Read more

Meshuggah North American Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 11, 2008

Meshuggah will be returning to North American for a headlining tour in 2009. Also on the bill will be Cynic and The Faceless. To view the confirmed dates, click "read more." Read more 2/1 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 2/2 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues … Read more