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Less Than Jake Lost At Home

Posted in Bands on May 2, 2020

Less Than Jake is among the many bands releasing rare recordings while on lockdown. The band has announced the Lost At Home Sessions with yesterday's release of "Just Like Andy." Those who purchase the track are also entered to win a prize pack of rare merch and vinyl from the group.

In a statement the band says: “Being cooped up at home like the rest of you, we thought it would be fun to keep the creative juices flowing and see if we could make music from five separate locations. That’s right, we’ve never played these songs together. It’s kind of an experiment, but we’re gonna have fun!”

A portion of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Fire in the Mountains moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on May 1, 2020

Originally scheduled for July 10-12, 2020, Fire In The Mountains Festival will postpone this year's event until 2021. In a statement, festival organizers explain: This event is a passion project of ours, and it revolves around the community it brings. As such, the safety of that community - our attendees, … Read more

Dungeon Days are here again

Posted in Records on May 1, 2020

Copenhagen, Denmark-based Dungeon Days shared a video for the song "Folly" this week. The song is the second single from their upcoming record Dungeon Days II, which will release later in 2020. The song itself (shared after the bump) is inspired by 1990s skatepunk and is about overcoming self doubt, … Read more

Archers of Loaf covering The Rolling Stones

Posted in MP3s on May 1, 2020

Archers of Loaf returned with new material earlier this year. After releasing "Raleigh Days" in February, the band has a B-side from the Record Store Day single, a cover of The Rolling STones' "Street Fighting Man." Give a listen. Read more Read more

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Xiu Xiu on Body Stuff

Posted in MP3s on May 1, 2020

Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu has remixed the song "New York in the Rain" from Body Stuff's recently released EP Body Stuff 3 (released in January on The Chain). Body Stuff is a Curran Reynolds-driven experimental punk project. Excited to work with Stewart, Reynolds speaks of the project and also … Read more

SPB exclusive: Gaytheist/Intercourse split EP

Posted in Records on May 1, 2020

It’s a hell of a time right now, so our featured stream for the month of May presents two artists instead of the usual one. Later this month, Learning Curve Records will release a split EP between Portland, OR’s Gaytheist and Connecticut’s Intercourse. If their names don’t already suggest it, … Read more

Drunk Dial Records presents: Stay Home, a Ramones covers compilation

Posted in Records on April 30, 2020

Drunk Dial Records, whose concept is loosely to get visiting bands drunk and have them record an EP on the spot: one original and one cover -- has mixed up the format with a new long-player compilation Ramones cover albu. Titled Stay Home, it's a collection of bands from across … Read more

Joe Keithley (D.O.A.) teams with local mayor for song of inspiration

Posted in MP3s on April 30, 2020

Joe Keithley, also of veteran punks D.O.A., has released a duet with mayor Mike Hurley of Burnaby, BC (where Keithley is also a sitting city councillor) for the COVID-19 anthem "We're All In This Together." Penned by Keithley, the video was filmed in a desserted Deer Lake Parkand serves as … Read more

New song by Young, Planetary

Posted in MP3s on April 29, 2020

Young, Planetary has released a new song called "Dig" -- check it out further down in the post. The song was mixed by Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard) and precludes a new record to be called Locations I Can't Place, due later this year on Hidden Home Records. In a label … Read more

Self-titled Spice

Posted in Records on April 29, 2020

Consisting of Ross Farrar (vocals), Cody Sullivan (bass), Jake Casarotti (drums), Ian Simpson (guitar), and Victoria Skudlarek (violin) and coming from California, Spice has announced its debut album this summer. The band -- whose members also play in Ceremony and Sabertooth Zombie -- will release a self-titled album on July … Read more

Metal photographs for a cause

Posted in Music News on April 29, 2020

Photographer Nathaneial Shannon has teamed up with MetalSucks website to host an auction of his photos, which include bands like Motörhead, Danzig, King Diamond, The Black Dahlia Murder, Type O Negative, Earth Crisis, Converge, Faith No More, High On Fire, Slayer, and more. The auction will raise funds for tour … Read more

It's "Osho Tapes" from Same

Posted in Records on April 28, 2020

Same has a new single called "Osho Tapes" from the band's upcoming new record. "Osho Tapes" (shared below) is the second single from Plastic Western, out on LP on May 8 thanks to Lauren Records. Playing low-key indie-style rock with a mellow air and subtle flourishes, the new record has … Read more

Pay for Pain debut

Posted in Records on April 27, 2020

Comprised of Adam McIlwee (Wicca Phase Springs Eternal) and Dennis Mishko and Pat Brier (Three Man Cannon), the new Pay for Pain has anounced a June 5 self-titled EP to come courtesy of Dark Medicine. All three musicians previously played together in Tigers Jaw, which disbanded in 2013. The band … Read more

Parallel Planes documentary

Posted in Videos on April 27, 2020

The 2017 documentary Parallel Planes, directed by Nicole Wegner, is now streaming YouTube. The film follows 12 American musicians across varied genres, focusong on independence in music. The twelve disciples of the film are Michael Gira of Swans, Mick Barr of Orthrelm, Justin Pearson of The Locust + Swing Kids, … Read more

New Sunliner EP (formerly Jake & The Jellyfish)

Posted in Records on April 25, 2020

Formerly known as Jake & The Jellyfish, the rebranded band is now called Sunliner, with a new EP to celebrat the move. The band releases Structure / Average At Best on May 22 on Lockjaw Records (EU/UK). The name change follows the band's evolution from folk-punk beginnings to a heavier … Read more

Rebel Wizard is back this summer

Posted in Records on April 25, 2020

A single for “not rain but the wizards tears," off the July 10 album named Magickal Mystical Indifference marks the return of Rebel Wizard. Fronted by Bob Nekrasov takes ghoulish pleasure in melding the edges of metal’s disparate subgenres. Magickal Mystical Indifference will be available on Prosthetic Records. Read more … Read more

Charitable EP from The Bar Stool Preachers

Posted in Records on April 25, 2020

Teh Bar Stool Preaches have recorded two new songs and a free download format EP titled Soundtrack To Your Apocalypse. A portion of proceeds (and related merch sales) will benefit NHS Charities Together, an organization to help health care workers and their families. Watch a "fan collaborated" music video for … Read more

NoonChorus to launch with Bully stream

Posted in Music News on April 25, 2020

A new live stream platform called NoonChorus will launch on Tuesday, April 28, with Sub Pop recording artist Bully performing her album Feels Like in its entirety. The new service uses a paid ticket format to create a revenue stream for artists while provided live music directly to fans. Unlike … Read more

Ghost Work's debut coming soon

Posted in Records on April 25, 2020

Featuring former members of Seaweed, Minus The Bear, Milemarker, and Snapcase, Ghost Work will release its debut album on June 5. The record is to be titled You'll Be Buried With, via IDEAS label. Following the diverse catalog of the musicians involved, the band has post-punk, indie, and punk tendencies … Read more

New Jon Snodgrass kids EP

Posted in Records on April 25, 2020

Jon Snodgrass is sharing a childrens album he recorded at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Snodgrass, of Armchair Martian and Drag the River, is also an accomplished solo musician who has toured with Frank Turner, Chuck Ragan, Descendents, Flogging Molly, and more. The new EP, Prost Mijos, is streaming and … Read more