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Alkaline Trio's Derek Grant set to release debut solo album

Posted in Records on November 25, 2014

Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant has announced plans to release his debut solo album Breakdown on January 20, 2015 via Red Scare Industries. The album was recorded on a laptop in motel rooms and friends' houses across the US. Breakdown was written while Grant was going through a divorce and dealing with substance abuse issues, which prompted the name of the album.

The 8-track album can be pre-ordered through Interpunk, and was largely written during 2008/09.

Green Day nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted in Bands on November 23, 2014

California rock trio Green Day is among the 2015 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band released their debut EP 1,000 Hours in 1989 and last released ¡Tré!.  Read more

Aggronautix selling 5th anniversary print

Posted in Music News on November 23, 2014

Aggronautix, makers of Throbbleads from GG Allin, Milo, Captain Sensible, and many more, is marking their 5th anniversary by selling a unique poster that features all 50 Throbbleheads, illustrated and signed by Chris Hamer of URBNPOP. Read more

Loose Planes EP out soon

Posted in Records on November 23, 2014

Detroit's Loose Planes will release a new self-titled EP in Decembber via 6131 Records. It can be streamed on bandcamp. In addition to the new record and related release shows in Michigan next month, Loose Planes has recorded a cover of "Sea Foam Green" for the upcoming Jawbreaker tribute to … Read more

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More line-up announcements for Crossbonefest 2015

Posted in Shows on November 23, 2014

Crossbonefest 2015, scheduled for March 20-21 in Houthalen, Belgium has announced more bands to play at the annual event. The overal lineup will feature Dopamines, Mean Jeans, Muncie Girls, Cocaine Piss, The Priceduifkes, and more. Read more Here are all the bands that play so far: Mean Jeans, Toxic Shock, … Read more

Old Point Light's Fourward: Vol. 2

Posted in Records on November 22, 2014

Production company Old Point Light, run by Travis Dopp (ex-Small Brown Bike) has announced a second volume of its "Fourward" compilation. The 10 song digital release features tracks from Chuck Ragan, Jackie Carol, Henrietta, and more and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Volume 3, still … Read more

New Brokedowns coming next month

Posted in Records on November 22, 2014

Red Scare Industries will release a new album from Elgin, IL's The Brokedowns next month. On Dec. 9 the label will release Life Is a Breeze. The album will release digitally one week earlier. SPB recently caught a set from the band at the Red Scare 10th Anniversary show. Read … Read more

Dream Ritual out Dec. 9

Posted in Records on November 22, 2014

Dream Ritual, form Springfield, MO, will release a new self-titled EP on Dec. 9 via 6131 Records. The band recently premiered a song, "Green World," here. Read more Dream Ritual track list:1. Green World2. Fade3. Twenty Five4. Hamptons5. Whisper6. Little Speck Read more

Live Ty Segall Band record

Posted in Records on November 22, 2014

The Ty Segall Band will release their first live album on Jan. 26 as a part of Castle Face Records' "Live in San Francisco" series. The album was recorded ovr two nights at The Rickshaw Stop. A full track listing is included below. Read more Track list 01. Wave Goodbye02. … Read more

Edhochuli joins A-F Records

Posted in Labels on November 22, 2014

Pittsburgh's Edhochuli has signed to A-F Records and will record a new record early next year with producer Chris#2 (Anti-Flag). The band is on tour through the end of the year. Read more NOVEMBER21 Kansas City, MO - Vandals w/Canyons, American Thunder Band, Mishataka 22 KC! - ALL AGES SHOW! … Read more

Keith Morris autobiography

Posted in Bands on November 22, 2014

Keith Morris of Off! (formerly of Black Flack and Circle Jerks) is working on an autobiography to be released in the fall of 2016. The book, written with Jim Ruland, will be available from De Capo Press and will be titled My Damage: 40 Years on the Front Lines of … Read more

Yo La Tengo anniversary

Posted in Bands on November 22, 2014

Yo La Tengo have announced news of their upcoming 30th anniversary shows, along with a Dec. reissue of their Extra Painful album. Extra Painful was first released in 1993 and the deluxe reissue will be a 2CD/2LP set with 12 bonus tracks (and more available via download code enclosed). Read … Read more

Billie Joe Armstrong, actor

Posted in TV on November 21, 2014

Green Day's Billy Joe Armstrong has reportedly agreed to be in an upcoming musical drama called Geezer, also featuring Judy Greer, Fred Armisen, and Selma Blair. Variety reports that "Geezer centers on the mid-life crisis of a husband and father who, on his 40th birthday, decides to revisit his punk-rock … Read more

Screaming Females will release Rose Mountain

Posted in Records on November 21, 2014

On Feb. 24, New Jersey's Screaming Females will release a new LP, their sixth studio effort, titled Rose Mountain. The new LP will be issued on Feb. 24 and contains 10 new songs. Don Giovanni will handle the release. Read more Rose Mountain Track Listing 1. Empty Head2. Ripe3. Wishing … Read more

Book combines 1940s-1950s prisons and music

Posted in Music News on November 21, 2014

A new book/CD package titled Parchman Farm: Photographs and Field Recordings was released earlier this month on Dust-to-Digital. The project includes a 124-page hardcover book along with 77 photographs and 2 CDs of music and images compiled in 1947, 1948, and 1959 by folklorist Alan Lomax in behind the scenes … Read more

Swami John Reis & The Blind Shake

Posted in Bands on November 21, 2014

John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes) is pairing with Minneapolis 3-piece The Blind Shake for an upcoming album called Modern Surf Classics, set for release on Jan. 27. The project plays instrumental surf rock. The collaboration is formally named Swami John Reis & The Blind … Read more

Rock the Gate to feature 60+ bands and raise funds

Posted in Shows on November 20, 2014

Sydney, Australia will host Rock the Gate, a 7-venue, 64-band program centered in The Enmore Theatreaon Nov. 23. The festival is to raise awareness of the anti-fracking movement and will feature artists such as Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses, Natalie Pa’apa’a, and many more. Read more ROCK THE GATE … Read more

New California X come Jan

Posted in Records on November 20, 2014

On Jan. 13, Don Giovanni Records will release Nights in the Dark, the second full-length from California X. Here's the title track: Read more

Foo Fighters announce 2015 tour

Posted in Tours on November 18, 2014

Planning in advance, Foo Fighters have booked a 2015 North American tour, including support from Royal Blood and Mission of Burma on select dates. The long-running band released Sonic Highways earlier this year. Read more FOO FIGHTERS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2015 7/4/15 – Washington DC – RFK Stadium7/6/15 – Camden, … Read more

New EP from Strange Times next year

Posted in Records on November 18, 2014

New York's The Strange Leaders will release a nwe EP on Feb. 10 titled Eat Your Leaders. The band first formed in 2012 and released their first EP earlier this year, I Love Cops. Their upcoming EP was produced by Ezra Kire (Leftöver Crack, Choking Victim) and Jesse Cannon. Read … Read more