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Kool Keith's Black Elvis 2

Posted in Records on May 2, 2023

Kool Keith has shared a release date for Black Elvis 2, the follow-up to his 1999 release, Black Elvis/Lost in Space.

Twenty-four years later, Kool Keith returns, sharing the minute-long intro track now, which was produced by L'Orange. Other album collaborators include Marc Live, Raaddrr Van, Dynamite, Agallah, and Ice-T.

The album drops on June 16.

CYLS introduces Ben & Keely (and other label updates

Posted in Labels on May 2, 2023

Count Your Lucky Stars label has just added a new artist to the label, the duo Ben & Keely, featuring Ben Curttright (The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick). The band will release their label debut on May 26, The Tell-Tale Party Noise. The project began in May 2022 following … Read more

Fences Debuts 'No One'

Posted in MP3s on May 2, 2023

Christopher Mansfield, under the moniker Fences, has released a new track from his upcoming album, Bright Soil -- available in August from Enci Records. The new track, entitled "No One," can be streamed now. Mansfield comments on the track: "No One" is a VERY old song. Written when I could … Read more

Gravy Train!!! on digital and remastered

Posted in Records on May 2, 2023

The first two albums from Gravy Train!!!!, Hello Doctor, and Are You Wigglin?, have been reissued by Kill Rock Stars. Both records are making their digital debut, with Hello Doctor also reissued on vinyl. Playing raunchy electropunk befitting of its mid 2000s era, the group combines elements of queercore punk, … Read more

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Old New Math is new again

Posted in Records on May 1, 2023

On July 21, 2023, Propeller Sound Recordings will release an 11-song compilation from New Math, a post-punk band from Rochester, NY, active in the late 1970s with power pop hooks. Titled Die Trying & Other Hot Sounds, the compilation collects material recorded between 1979 to 1983. The single "Die Trying," … Read more

"The Weight" of Freewill

Posted in Records on May 1, 2023

Melodic punk band Freewill is back with a new single, "The Weight" The song explores anxiety and depression, two prevalent mental health issues that face many of us. Formed back in 1987 with a love of both East and West Coast US hardcore as inspiration, the band's first show was … Read more

Vinsta's third album out this summer

Posted in Records on May 1, 2023

Vinsta will soon release their third album, a record titled Freweitn, available this summer via Eisenwald. The latest from the progressive death metal project via Austrian musician Christian Höll explores many universal themes about nature, the universe and, naturally, our place in it. Höll handles the majority of the record … Read more

A reunited Say Anything share a new song

Posted in MP3s on May 1, 2023

Currently on tour, in New York tonight wrapping up a residency and on to Atlantic City, NJ tomorrow, the reunited Say Anything have shared a new single with the world, "Psyche!", available courtesy of label Dine Alone. The group previously went on hiatus in 2019, which is when they also … Read more

SPB premiere: "Love Is A Stranger" by Suzi Moon & Billy Hopeless

Posted in Records on May 1, 2023

Suzi Moon and Billy Hopeless have teamed up on a new split 7" that's more of a collaboration than a split, in truth. The 7" showcases the two artists via the duet format, each taking the lead on a song while sharing vocal duties over both songs on Nothing Left … Read more

Chaputa! Records puts out The Jackets

Posted in Labels on April 30, 2023

In May, Chaputa! Records will mark its tenth anniversary with the release of a new single: "Life's Not Like The Movies b/w Attract" by The Jackets, out on May 26. Founded by Rui Themoteo and Esgar Acelerado in 2013 in Portugal with the release of releasing the Black Box single … Read more

Interrupters cover Bad Religion (and more)

Posted in Records on April 30, 2023

The Interrupters has released a new deluxe version of 2022's In the Wild, out now, and featuring bonus tracks, such as cover songs and acoustic renditions. The band shared a live video cover of "Sorrow," originally by Bad Religion, this week. "'Sorrow' is such a beautiful song that has always … Read more

Jen Razavi (The Bombpops) solo

Posted in Bands on April 30, 2023

Jen Razavi, also known as Jen Pop, singer/guitarist in The Bombpops, has shared a solo song in advance of several update solo dates in Europe and the UK. The song, "Saw in Half," utilizes Postal Service-style synths with dark pop tones. Razavi began writing several songs in 2022 that weren't … Read more

A taste of new Agriculture

Posted in Records on April 30, 2023

Agriculture has announced the group's first full-length, a self-titled record out July 21 via The Flenser. The group, featuring Kern Haug, Daniel Meyer, Richard Chowenhill, and Leah Levinson, play black metal with attention to emotional extremes, but also seeking balance and nuance in-between. The group previously released an EP, The … Read more

Wiretap will share Grave Secrets soon

Posted in Labels on April 30, 2023

LA based melodic punk/hardcore band Grave Secrets has inked with Wiretap Records, sharing a new song/video along with the new label news. The 4-person band blends punk and hardcore influence with a melodic touch, on display in the new song, "Anxious." The band is planning a full-length later this year … Read more

Systemik Viølence strikes back

Posted in Records on April 30, 2023

June 30 will bring Negative Mangel Attitude, the second album from raw hardcore band Systemik Viølence. The band has a demo, multiple splits, and EP, and the Satanarkist Attack full-length to their name. The band shared a video for "Uncivil Disobedience" earlier this wekk. Negative Mangel Attitude will release on … Read more

Vorder marks return with False Heaven

Posted in Records on April 30, 2023

Once known as V, and featuring current and former members of Katatonia, In Mourning, Besvärjelsen, and Afgrund, Vorder is back with their third album, False Heaven, out on May 26 on Suicide Records. Based in Sweden and playing sludgy doom metal, their latest explores the dichotomy of light and dark: … Read more

Killer Mike record in June

Posted in Records on April 30, 2023

Killer Mike, half of hip-hop group Run The Jewels, has a new solo album out this summer. The artist recently shared a single from the upcoming release, "Don't Let The Devil," featuring Run The Jewels mate El-P, plus thankugoodsir. The record is titled MICHAEL, and releases on June 16. Read more

AJJ present "Candles of Love" from Disposable Everything

Posted in Videos on April 28, 2023

AJJ has new tour dates, a new song/video, and a (previously announced) new album coming too. In advance of the May 26 release of Disposable Everything, the band shares a sentimental video for "Candles of Love," which captures the tone of the album title quite well. The band has upcoming … Read more

La Dispute brings Wildlife back to Australia

Posted in Tours on April 28, 2023

La Dispute are heading back to Australia, planning to celebrate the 12-year anniversary of their Wildlife album as they cross the continent this August. Ticket info and dates are listed below. Read SPB's review of the record. Read more LA DISPUTE WILDLIFE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND RECITAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES: … Read more

Pelicanman soars over Planet Chernobyl

Posted in Records on April 28, 2023

Comprised of bassist Mike Watt and singer/composer Patra Haden, Pelicanman has shared news of Planet Chernobyl, a 15-part opera that releases on June 15 via Org Music on vinyl, cd, and digitally. Poet Charles Plymell contributes words, inspired by Svetlana Alexievich’s Voices of Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear … Read more