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The Slackers reissue and other new Pirates Press releases

Posted in Records on May 31, 2019

Originally released in 2006  on Hellcat Records, The Slackers' Peculiar is being reissed on 12" LP by Pirates Press Records, and being paired with a bonus 7" of two tracks that weren't on the original.

Besides Peculiar, the label also just announced a new LP by The Vicious Cycles, a 4-way split 7" featuring Antagonizers ATL, Crim, NOi!SE, Rude Pride, and new 7"s by The Drowns and Dad Brains.

Cave In shares a new song

Posted in MP3s on May 26, 2019

Cave In, who will release Final Transmission on June 7 on Hydra Head, have released a single for "Shake My Blood." The song can be heard along with an interview with AltPress. The record features the work of bassist Caleb Scofield, who passed away during the album's early stages. Read … Read more

Against Me 2-nights tour

Posted in Tours on May 26, 2019

Against Me! will be hitting the road this fall on a tour that spends two nights in each city, playing 4 records in-full over back-to-back evenings. The 48 song sets will include Searching For A Former Clarity, New Wave, White Crosses, and Transgender Dysphoria Blues in their entirety. The band … Read more

New EP by Ogikubo Station

Posted in Records on May 26, 2019

As duo Ogikubo Station prepares for a UK tour in June, the Mike Park and Maura Weaver group has announced a ne 3-song EP. The EP features bass by Dan Andriano, plus a They Might Be Giants cover song. Okinawan Love Songs releases on June 14 via Asian Man Records. … Read more

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The Aggrolites return

Posted in Records on May 25, 2019

Officially released yesterday on Pirates Press Records, The Aggrolites are back with the new Reggae Now!, to be followed by their first US tour in six years, starting next Wednesday. Following a hiatus, the band got together for a one-off recording session in 2015 that ultimately spawned the new record, … Read more

Nelsonville Music Festival 2019

Posted in Shows on May 25, 2019

Taking place June 6-9 at Robbins Cross at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, the 15th Nelsonville Music Festival has set its 2019 lineup. This year's multi-stage, four-day event will feature The Breeders, Death Cab For Cutie, The Coathangers, Death Valley Girls, Nots, and many more, listed in full below. Read … Read more

Torche's Admission, this July

Posted in Records on May 25, 2019

Torche return with the brand new Admission, coming on July 12 on Relapse Records. It's the fifth album from the band and their first new record since Restarter in 2015. It is the first record featuring new bassist Eric Herndez (Wrong) and Jon Nuñez shifting from bass to guitar. The … Read more

Remastered Suicide

Posted in Records on May 25, 2019

Mute/BMG will release a remastered version of Suicide's self-titled 1977 debut on July 12, 2019 on red vinyl, CD, and digitally as a part of the Art of the Album reissue series. The series focuses on the original album rather than on unreleased or bonus tracks that shift the dynamic … Read more

Ringworm on the East Coast

Posted in Tours on May 25, 2019

Ringworm have a run of early June tour dates that mostly cover the US East Coast, starting things off on June 6 in Pittsburgh and playing shows in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. The Cleveland, OH-based band last released Death Becomes My Voice! (Relapse Records). They will … Read more

Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers tour

Posted in Tours on May 25, 2019

Following the release of his solo debut last year, Spencer Sings The Hits! (In The Red Records), Jon Spencer and backing band The Hitmakers are hitting the road to play dates in the northern US and Canada. The Hitmakers are Sam Coomes (Quasi, Heatmeiser), M. Sord (M. Sord), and Bob … Read more

The Melvins and Redd Kross to tour this fall

Posted in Tours on May 23, 2019

Later this year The Melvins and Redd Kross will embark on a 10-week tour, joined by Shitkid, for the full run. “Redd Kross and ShitKid are two of my favorites. We’ve already done fantastic European tours with both of these bands so I know bringing them out with us on … Read more

Triple Eye Industries Fest IV

Posted in Shows on May 23, 2019

On June 5-8, Triple Eye Industries record label will take over venues in Milwaukee and Chicago with a total of 28 bands playing the two cities. "This is the fourth year of our little festival, and each year we try to bring in bands that may not of ever played … Read more

Mogwai + Papa M dates

Posted in Tours on May 23, 2019

Mogwai will be on tour in August, kicking things off in Phoenix on April 19 for a 10 day jaunt across the western US, wrapping things up on August 29 in Sacramento. They will be joined by Papa M, who released A Broke Moon Rises earlier this year on Drag … Read more

New Death Before Dishonor in July

Posted in Records on May 22, 2019

After working on new material for almost a decade, Boston's Death Before Dishonor will return with the fiery Unfinished Business on July 26 on Bridge Nine Records. It will be the band's fourth record with the label and features 8 songs totalling over 20 minutes of new material that was … Read more

Who is Galactic Protector?

Posted in Bands on May 22, 2019

Galactic Protector will unveil its debut album titled Evening will release on June 28 through Burning Witches Records. The project is a solo pseudonym from Bryan Ricie, best known as bassist in The Sword, and also an accomplished producer. The 15-song instrumental debut blends electronic landscapes with synthesizer melodies and … Read more

Hopscotch 10 headlined by Sleater-Kinney

Posted in Shows on May 22, 2019

Scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in Raleigh, NC, Hopscotch festival will return for its 10th iteration. This year's lineup features over 100 acts, with announced artists Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Deerhunter, Jenny Lewis, and more. While more artists are still to be announced, headliner info and specific dates … Read more

SPB premiere: "Forever" by Evening Standards

Posted in MP3s on May 21, 2019

Scene Point Blank has teamed up with Evening Standards to share “Forever,” a song from the band’s upcoming World’s End, out on June 7 on Let’s Pretend Records. World’s End is the second album from the Indiana trio, whose members have also played with the likes of Future Virgins, Door-Keys, … Read more

Halshug's Drøm

Posted in Records on May 19, 2019

Copenhagen's Halshug will release its third studio album this July on Southern Lord Recordings. The Denmark punk band will titled the record Drøm, with an official release set for July 19. The band has two previous LPs under their belt: 2015's Blodets Bånd and 2016's Sort Sind. They've also shared … Read more

Backtrack announced the end, final tours

Posted in Splits on May 19, 2019

Backtrack, who formed in 2008 and have released music on Flatspot Records, 6131 Records, and Bridge 9 Records, will disband at year's end. Before the group calls it a day, they will embark on several tours, including dates in the US, Canada, Asia, and Australia. "We appreciate everyone who has … Read more

Bristol Booze Cruise 2019

Posted in Tours on May 19, 2019

Fifty punks bands will perform at the upcoming Bristol Booze Cruise, taking place May 24-26. Inspired by Hamburg’s Booze Cruise Festivals, 50 bands will play across 3 stages over 3 days at The Exchange and Stage & Hounds. The lineup, listed in full below, come from 9 different countries and … Read more