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The Slackers: new 12-inch and more touring

Posted in Bands on September 2, 2022

The Slackers, following the release of Don't Let The Sunlight Fool Ya earlier this year (Pirates Press), have now announced a new 2-song EP to come out on 12" UV digitally printed vinyl called "New York Berlin / Tell Them No". No release date is specified at present.

The band will soon embark on a UK/EU tour, followed by dates in the US.

 

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The Slackers on tour:

09/26/2022 - Birmingham, UK - Hare and Hounds
09/27/2022 - Manchester, UK - Retro
09/28/2022 - Huddersfield, UK - Parish
09/29/2022 - Nottingham, UK - Old Cold Store
09/30/2022 - London, UK - Underworld
10/01/2022 - Leeds, UK - Brudenell Social Club
10/02/2022 - Newcastle, UK - Think Tank
10/03/2022 - Bristol, UK - Exchange
10/04/2022 - Antwerp, Belgium - Kavka
10/05/2022 - Paris, France - Balajo
10/06/2022 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patroonaat
10/07/2022 - Den Haag, Netherlands - Paard
10/08/2022 - Sittard, Netherlands - Ernestos
10/09/2022 - Freiburg, DE - Cafe Atlantic
10/11/2022 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
10/12/2022 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
10/13/2022 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
10/15/2022 - Sluderno, Italy - Loki
10/16/2022 - Nuremberg, Germany - Desi
10/17/2022 - Hannover, Germany - Lux
10/18/2022 - Berlin, Germany - S036
10/19/2022 - Hamburg, Germany - Molotov
10/21/2022 - Koln, Germany - Gebaude 9
10/22/2022 - Arlon, Belgium - L’entrepot
11/11/2022 - Chicago, IL - Reggie’s
11/12/2022 - Chicago, IL - Reggie’s
12/07/2022 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
12/08/2022 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone
12/09/2022 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall
12/10/2022 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory
12/11/2022 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
12/14/2022 - Philadelphia, PA - Ardmore
12/15/2022 - Washington DC - Black Cat
12/16/2022 - New York, NY - Sony Hall

SPB exclusive: Done - Aged & Untreated

Posted in Records on September 1, 2022

It’s a new month -- and a new featured stream. This time we’re sharing some heavy tunes from Done, described lovingly as “both a reaction and a provocation to the ebb and flow of heavy music in Boston. They are equal parts His Hero is Gone and Boston hardcore with … Read more

Save the date: Ready For Death

Posted in Records on September 1, 2022

Ready For Death, a Chicago, IL group who shared a song earlier this spring, has announced the release of their debut full-length album, which will release on Dec. 9 courtesy of Translation Loss Records. The four-piece features several veteran musicians: members of Racetraitor, Indecision, ex-Pelican, and more. A single, “Worldwide … Read more

The World is a Beautiful Place... Thank You For Being Here

Posted in Records on September 1, 2022

The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die will release their new live album and tour documentary, Thank You For Being Here, on October 7th via Epitaph Records. The documentary focuses on "the stresses and hardships of touring as an indie band amidst the … Read more

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10 Years of Dead End Kings

Posted in Records on August 28, 2022

Peaceville Records has just announced an elaborate 10th anniversary edition of Dead End Kings, originally released in 2012 by Katatonia and received a glowing 9.0 from SPB. The anniversary edition features a double CD version, a half speed master for the LP, and a DVD in 5.1 sound. Dead End … Read more

Agression in 2022

Posted in Records on August 28, 2022

Trust Records continues its run of classic punk reissues, this time sharing the debut album Don’t Be Mistaken by Agression, released officially on Friday Aug. 26 in partnership with BYO Records. The reissue collects the original album, remastered from the original tapes by David Gardner, plus a full color book … Read more

Arctic Monkeys updates

Posted in Records on August 28, 2022

Fresh off a set at Reading Festival last night, and now at Leeds Festival today, Arctic Monkeys have shared news of their seventh studio album, with will be called The Car and releases on Oct. 21. The new record includes 10 songs and will release on LP, cd, cassette, and … Read more

Demolition 23 re-release

Posted in Records on August 27, 2022

Originally released in 1993, Demolition 23's self-titled album will be released on digital and vinyl formats, with demo bonus tracks, on Oct. 14 courtesy of Wicked Cool Records. The band features Michael Monroe (ex-Hanoi Rocks), Jay Hening, Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks), and Jimmy Clark, and features a punk sound with … Read more

Meet Virgin Mother (meth.)

Posted in Bands on August 27, 2022

Seb Alvarez, also of meth., has announced an upcoming debut solo album under the moniker of Virgin Mother. The new album will release on Oct. 14 under the title of Mourning Ritual, with Alvarez sharing a single this week called "I'll Never Feel Like Anything." On the album, Alvarez plays … Read more

Swingin' Utters, More Scared, on vinyl

Posted in Records on August 27, 2022

Swingin' Utters, the long-running San Francisco punk band who has released the bulk of its catalog on Fat Wreck Chords, has announced a special vinyl edition of More Scared: The House of Faith Years, in honor of the album's 25th anniversary. This special 16-song collection will release in limited supply … Read more

Hear "Sparks" from Tag Day

Posted in Records on August 27, 2022

DIY emo-folk musician Tag Day shared a new song this week, "Sparks," which will soon appear on a new album via Friend Club Records. The Canterbury, England-based musician is set to release Home Is A House In A Photograph on Oct. 21. Listen below. Read more

Rundown Kreeps pay homage to The Beatles

Posted in Videos on August 27, 2022

Formed in 2009, Los Angeles, CA-based melodica ska/punk band Rundown Kreeps has shared a new video called "NOLA," an homage to The Beatles. The band shares the song in advance of a US tour that will lead them to The Fest in late October. Read more Rundown Kreeps -- 2022 … Read more

Monolith on the Mesa with Eyehategod, Yawning Man, more

Posted in Shows on August 27, 2022

The 3-day Monolith on the Mesa festival returns on Sept. 16-18, 2022 at Taos Mesa Brewing The Mothership, located near Taos, NM. Headliners include Eyehategod, Yawning Man, Mondo Generator, The Obsessed, and others who play a heavy psych, stoner, doom, sludge and related style of rock. The lineup and schedule … Read more

Relapse's End Reign

Posted in Labels on August 27, 2022

Relapse Records announced the addition of End Reign today, a hardcore-meets-metal band comprised of guitarist Domenic Romeo (Integrity/Pulling Teeth/A389 Recordings), Mike Score (All Out War), bassist Art Legere (Bloodlet), drummer Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer/Misery Index), and guitarist Sebastian Philips (Exhumed/Noisem). Formed by Romeo, who picked his supporting cast, the band's … Read more

Rest Easy on October 28

Posted in Records on August 26, 2022

Rest Easy, a punk band from Vancouver, has announced a new record called Hope You're Okay, due to come out on Oct. 28 via Mutant League Records. They shared a new 30-second song, "The Hill," with a video earlier this week. Members have also played with Daggermouth and Shook Ones. … Read more

Botch release first new music in 20 years

Posted in Bands on August 24, 2022

Mathcore legends Botch are back with a surprise new song after two decades since their breakup. The band had already announced their signing to Sargent House records in order to release some vinyl reissues, but they've just shared "One Twenty Two", a brand new song – see it below. No … Read more

TNS announced 4-band, international punk LP

Posted in Records on August 21, 2022

TNS Records has announced a 4-band split LP featuring Christmas, Haest, Bätwolf, and Electric Frankenstein -- each contributing two new songs to TNS113. Each band comes from a different country, giving the LP a distinctly international flavor: Christmas (Germany), Haest (UK), Bätwolf (The Netherlands), and Electric Frankenstein (USA). The Manchester, … Read more

Andrew Thorp King writes a book

Posted in Music News on August 21, 2022

Andrew Thorp King, known for founding Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records, and also spending time working with Bridge Nine, Victory, and Relapse earlier on, has written a book called Failure Rules! The 5 Rules for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics. The book will publish on Sept. 27 on Lioncrest Publishing, … Read more

It's time to get more Fucked Up

Posted in Records on August 21, 2022

October 7 will mark the release date of Oberon, a new 4-song EP from Canadian hardcore group Fucked Up. The new EP is named for the king of fairies, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, and captures the group's ever-evolving, sludgy take on modern hardcore. The group formed in 2021 and … Read more

More Martha

Posted in Records on August 21, 2022

Dirtnap Records is preparing for the release of Please Don't Take Me Back, the fourth full-length from Martha, scheduled for release on Oct. 28. The band shares "Please Don't Take Me Back" in advance, streaming below -- with a video too. In a statement, the band explains: "Baby, Does Your … Read more