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Halloween Meltdown with Osees in Oakland

Posted in Shows on September 3, 2021

Taking place pre-Halloween, on Oct. 16-17 at Mosswood Park, the Halloween Meltdown party will celebrate the Bay Area's music scene with host John WEaters.

The lineup includes sets by Osees, The Mummies, The Gories, Seth Bogart, and more, listed in full below.

Read more about the event's Covid-19 policy at their event site.

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CURRENT HALLOWEEN MELTDOWN LINEUP
HOSTED BY JOHN WATERS
 
OSEES
THE MUMMIES
THE GORIES
SETH BOGART
SHEASTIE BOYS
DRUG APARTMENTS
NAKED ROOMMATE
BODY DOUBLE
POMP
CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD
TH’ LOSIN STREAKS
TEUTONICS
WHATEVERGLADES
THE UGLY
BODHI’S WAR
HOT LAUNDRY
VAXXINES

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picture: Osees, 2020

Drain signs to Epitaph

Posted in Labels on September 2, 2021

Santa Cruz, CA hardcore band Drain has joined Epitaph Records and shared a new single "Watch You Burn" to mark the moment. The band, who will tour with Terror this month, released California Cursed last year on Revelation and also has two prior EPs since their formation in 2014. Read … Read more

Kristof Hahn to release on Room40

Posted in Records on September 2, 2021

German guitarist and composter Kristof Hahn has announced a solo record to come out Nov. 5 on Room40. The record collects found elements, loops and more, which were largely collected as Hahn toured as a member of the final Swans reformation lineup, playing steel guitar with that group. The album … Read more

New Nothing

Posted in Records on September 2, 2021

Nothing has announced a companion to their record The Great Dismal. Set for release on Oct. 8 on Relapse Records, the new collection is called The Great Dismal B-Sides and features three brand new originals and a cover of Delfonics "La La Means I Love You." The band also just … Read more

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Farewell from Minus the Bear

Posted in Records on September 1, 2021

Featuring recordings from the band's final 2018 tour, Minus the Bear has announced a triple LP live record called Farewell Live, set for release on Oct. 29 through Suicide Squeeze Records. The record collects 26 songs from varied stops on the tour and will be sold on vinyl as well … Read more

New from Caveman Cult

Posted in Records on August 31, 2021

On Oct. 1, Caveman Cult will release their second album, titled Blood and Extinction, via Nuclear War Now! Productions. The record showcases a lineup change (a second guitar addition) with nine brutal tracks. Get an early feel via NoCleanSinging, who shared two of them earlier today. Read more Caveman Cult' … Read more

Original Scream lineup recording new album

Posted in Records on August 31, 2021

SPB's general editorial policy is to avoid crowdfunding, but we'll make an exception for hardcore pioneers from time to time. Notably, Scream has opened up a Kickstarter campaign to fund recording the band's fifth full-length album, to be titled DC Special. The band originally formed in 1979 and featured an … Read more

Trappist and Connoisseur buzz

Posted in Records on August 31, 2021

A new split record between beer enthusiast punks Trappist and self-described marijuana addicts Connoisseur brings two common vices to musical life. With 15 new songs, the split LP releases on Sept. 10 via Tankcrimes and titled Cross Faded. Get an early buzz with a track from each: Cross Faded by … Read more

Boris on vinyl

Posted in Records on August 31, 2021

Two classic Boris records are newly pressed and available on vinyl: Flood (2000) and NO (2020), both of which are released by Third Man Records, with this being the first ever pressing of Flood. To celebrate the new issues, the band has also shared live footage for the first time: … Read more

Jon Snodgrass releases free live album

Posted in Records on August 31, 2021

Jon Snodgrass, also of Armchair Martian, Drag the River, and Scorpios, has released a live record called Tace - Live at the Social Sanctuary, recorded last year under the moniker Jon Snodgrass & His Buddies. "We're basically putting this live album out for free so folks know what to expect … Read more

Voodoo Rhythm revives compilation series

Posted in Labels on August 30, 2021

Voodoo Rhythm Records has revived its compilation series, releasing Vol. 5, their first comp in the series since 2013. The new collection features 15 songs from the label's global roster, hitting at styles that range from punk and garage to country and trash-folk, including songs by The Monsters, SLOKS, Nestter … Read more

Dear Boy Release New Track to Always Have On Your Mind

Posted in Videos on August 27, 2021

Dear Boy have released their new single, "(On My) Mind," as well as an accompanying video directed by the band's frontman, Ben Grey. The track comes from their debut full-length, due to release next year on Last Gang Records. Grey comments: '(On My) Mind' is about distance, and the complexities … Read more

Sing With United Defiance

Posted in Bands on August 26, 2021

United Defiance of San Francisco, CA will be releasing their new album, Change the Frequency, on October 1st via Thousand Island Records (US) and Morning Wood Records (EU). This follow-up to their 2018 album, Safe at Home, will also feature guest vocals from Jason Devore (Authority Zero) and Dave Pederson … Read more

SPB Premiere - "Tinnitus" by Grizzlor

Posted in Records on August 26, 2021

Back in the mid 2000s, I was pretty stoked to hear of a show in Philadelphia featuring the legendary power electronics duo Whitehouse, the band that had warning labels on their records saying they should be listened to at a low volume in order to prevent hearing damage. Needless to … Read more

Live Set: "Alive In Hell" by Another Heaven

Posted in Videos on August 24, 2021

Remember a time, like, two years ago when you could go to a show and not have too many worries about doing so? Well, if you’re jonesing for a live music experience, we’ve got you covered with our premiere today. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, self-described sludgegaze three-piece Another Heaven has … Read more

Posthumous Gift of Gab single

Posted in Records on August 22, 2021

A new single has released from Gift Of Gab, who passed away on June 18, 2021. At the time the artist was working on a new album called Finding Inspiration Somehow, which was originally set for a summer released but was consequently pushed back to Sept. 10. "Vice Grip," the … Read more

Every Time I Die's first album in 5 years

Posted in Records on August 22, 2021

Every Time I Die returns with 16 new songs on Radical, set for release on Oct. 22 courtesy of Epitaph Records. Sharing a new song now, "Post-Boredom" (below), the new record is the band's ninth so far and was produced by Will Putney (A Day To Remember, The Amity Affliction, … Read more

The Riley Gale Foundation launches

Posted in Music News on August 22, 2021

The Riley Gale Foundation is hosting a celebration of the late musician's life on Wednesday August 25 in Dallas, TX. Gale, known for his work with Power Trip, passed away last August. The event serves as the official kickoff for The Riley Gale Foundation, a 501-(C) (3) charity, which serves … Read more

Cherubs release new EP at both 33 & 45 rpm

Posted in Records on August 22, 2021

Relapse Records will release a new EP by Cherubs, called SLO BLO 4 FRNZ & SXY, on Oct. 15. The new EP features five new songs, including lead single "Lazy Snakes (Skrewd Version)", yes, cut at both 33 and 45rpm. Give a listen: Read more SLO BLO 4 FRNZ & … Read more

ONETWOTHREE...bassists

Posted in Records on August 22, 2021

ONETWOTHREE will release an untitled new album on Kill Rock stars on Oct. 15. The band is a unique combination: three bassists that fill out the sound with drum patterns, synth, and guitar. It features Klaudia Schifferle (Kleenex/LiLiPuT), Madlaina Peer (the Noknows), and Sara Schär (TNT/Souldawn/The Kick) with a focus … Read more