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Introducing Lesotho

Posted in Records on July 18, 2021

Instrumental trio Lesotho has released its debut EP, Summer Wars, this week on digital format with plans for a physical cassette to come very soon courtesy of Suspended Soul Tapes And Records.

The Boston, MA-based band plays instrumental post-rock/post-metal styled material with crafted, textural tones that seek to replicate raw emotional experiences.

While the record is admittedly out now, we still shared the album teaser below. The band is also releasing a multi-camera live performance at The Bridge Sound & Stage, which is where Lesotho recorded the EP last fall.

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Summer Wars Track Listing:

1. Plusone/Timestwo

2. Altar Fire

3. Pride & Sorrow

4. To See With Eyes Unclouded

Urethane join Cyber Tracks

Posted in Records on July 18, 2021

Pop-punk band Urethane has joined the Cyber Tracks lineup and will release a debut album called Chasing Horizons on Sept. 24. The band formed last year during the pandemic and features several familiar faces in the punk scene and skateboarding world, with vocalist/guitarist Tim Fennelly (War Fever), guitarist Steve Caballero … Read more

Iron Maiden is back with a new video

Posted in Videos on July 18, 2021

A new 7-minute video for “The Writing On The Wall” debuted this week – the first new Iron Maiden music in six years. The release concludes some cryptic online messaging in recent weeks as the band built up the hype. “The Writing On The Wall” itself was written by guitarist … Read more

The Dirtiest UK edition

Posted in Records on July 18, 2021

Sovranista by The Dirtiest, released on Slovenly Recordings, is coming to the UK as well. SPB already reviewed the record, scoring an 8.5/10, and on August 20, 14th Floor Music will make it available in the UK. The band plays loud, fast, sometime dirty and sometimes bright punk for fans … Read more

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The Wind-Ups deliver raw rock ‘n’ roll

Posted in Records on July 18, 2021

Born via lockdowns, Northern California punk band The Wind-Ups will release their debut on August 21. Their first release is a full-length LP titled Try Not To Think, to be released by Mt.St.Mtn. and distributed in the USA and UK. The group is the brainchild of Jake Sprecher (Terry Malts, … Read more

SPB premiere: “Trajinero” by Jenny

Posted in Records on July 17, 2021

Today we’re pleased to premiere a brand new video from Jenny, a project led by Justin Maurer (also of Clorox Girls, Maniac, Suspect Parts, and L.A. Drugz). It’s not just a new video, but also the first Spanish language release from the project: the a-side “Trajinero” from a new 7" … Read more

Some Bad Influence from Catbite

Posted in Records on July 16, 2021

With a new record called Nice Out out next month (August 6 on Bad Time Records), Catbite return with 10 new "soul-ska" songs. The band shared a new video for one of them this week in "Bad Influence," which features some questionable banana bread and basement rock 'n' roll, among … Read more

Wet Tropics on LP

Posted in Records on July 16, 2021

Chicago punk band Wet Tropics has announced their debut album will release on vinyl. Originally released last November on cassette only, Everybody Get In, will get new life via a limited pressing on Friend Club Records. Check out a song on a label sampler we recently featured right here at … Read more

Introducing Dirty Shrines (Elway/Chumped)

Posted in Records on July 16, 2021

On Sept. 17 Dirty Shrines will release their debut album, Digital Ego. The band features members of Elway and Chumped and blends pop-punk influence alongside '70s rock and '90s alt-rock. Black Numbers will release the album. Dirty Shrines is a rock band from Fort Collins, Colorado founded in 2018 by … Read more

Tim Kerr (Up Around the Sun/The Big Boys) to Release Art Book

Posted in General News on July 15, 2021

Tim Kerr (Up Around the Sun/The Big Boys/Poison 13) will release his new art book on August 27 via Don Giovanni Records. You can PRE-ORDER his new book, Self-Taught, now and each pre-ordered copy will be signed. Additionally, each copy will come with a digital download of the new Up … Read more

SPB Premiere - "Somewhere Just Okay" by The Nautical Theme

Posted in Records on July 13, 2021

Following up their 2020 Lows and Highs full-length, Dayton, Ohio modern folk duo The Nautical Theme are back with a nicely crafted three-song EP entitled Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed. With two originals as well as a Jimmy Eat World cover, the EP is a supremely pleasant little release … Read more

New Section H8 full-length

Posted in Records on July 12, 2021

On July 30, Section H8 will unveil their debut full-length, Welcome To The Nightmare, available via Flatspot Records. Playing classics-inspired hardcore with crunchy riffs and poignant energy, the band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 2018 and has two EPs to their name already. Get a teaser via the 2:27 … Read more

Summer Years to join ENCI

Posted in Labels on July 12, 2021

San Diego, CA pop-punk group Summer Years has announced an upcoming EP on new label home, ENCI Records. The still-to-come EP will be titled You Can't Live There Forever and was recorded throughout the pandemic, with production by Adam Sisco, Chris Szczech & Mike Liorti, and mixing by Chris Lord … Read more

Face To Face is back

Posted in Records on July 11, 2021

On September 10 Face To Face will release No Way Out But Through on Fat Wreck Chords. With roughly 30 years as a band, the new record continues their established singalong, melodic take on punk. This record was produced by Seigfried Meier and its title track, out now and shared … Read more

The Muslims join Epitaph

Posted in Labels on July 11, 2021

Epitaph Records has announced the addition of Durham's The Muslims to the label's lineup. The band was originally formed in 2017 and has three albums and an EP to their name already, sharing a new single which is quite titled "Fuck These Fuckin Fascists" and gets its point across quite … Read more

Laura Jane Grace & Brendan Kelly live at Four Seasons Total Landscaping

Posted in Shows on July 11, 2021

On August 21, fans of Laua Jane Grace and Brendan Kelly will be treated to a one-time, daytime live show at the infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping, conveniently located off I-95 in Philadelphia, PA. “This will be the first and last time Brendan and I will play in front of … Read more

Bristol Booze Cruise 2022 lineup takes shape

Posted in Shows on July 11, 2021

The mostly-annual Bristol Booze Cruise is back in 2021, with events scheduled for June 18-19, 2022 in Bristol UK and the first wave of acts has been announced, including Tigers Jaw, Dollar Signs, Dogleg, MakeWar, Mikey Erg, Andrew Paley, Ramona and more. The event is described as "the little sister … Read more

Forever Unclean announces album

Posted in Records on July 11, 2021

Denmark punks Forever Unclean are back with a new album in the fall and a new single, "Scars," to get us ready. The new record will be called Best and releases in September via Nasty Cut Records (EU), Disconnect Disconnect (UK) and Hidden Home Records (US). Forever Unclean did SPB … Read more

Iggy Pop collaborates with The Lovely Eggs

Posted in Records on July 10, 2021

Lancaster-based psych-punk band The Lovely Eggs has followed-up last year's release of I Am Moron with a new single called "I, Moron" featuring the one and only Iggy Pop, released on 7" on the band's own Egg Records. “Being in The Lovely Eggs we’re kind of used to surreal experiences … Read more

Fortitude Valley's "awkward power-pop"

Posted in Records on July 10, 2021

Power-pop group Fortitude Valley have shared a new single from their fall debut album, a self-titled release schedule for October 29 courtesy of Fika Recordings. Watch/listen to "Baby, I'm Afraid" below to get a feel for the group, which features members of Martha and Night Flowers. Vocalist/songwriter Laura Kovic notes: … Read more