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Charity test press auction

Posted in Music News on March 13, 2015

Castle Face, Famous Class, and In The Red are working together on an eBay auction of rare test press releases to raise money for two different charities: Pathway Recuperative Care (Castle Face), focused on Los Angeles outpatient care for the homeless, and Save the Music Foundation (Famous Class and In the Red), who funds music education in elementary schools.

The fundraiser runs through March 22 and includeds vinyl test presses from Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Parquet Courts, White Fence, FUZZ, Jay Reatard, Black Lips, Wand, and more.

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Thee Oh Sees test pressings, each individually hand-painted by John Dwyer:
CF-013 Dog Poison LP (2)
CF-018 Floating Coffin LP (2 approved, 3 rejected)
CF-022 Moon Sick EP (3)
CF-033 Drop LP (3)
as well as
CF-034 Damaged Bug LP (2 approved, 1 rejected)
Ty Segall's individually hand-drawn test pressings, including:
CF-031 – FUZZ - Live In San Francisco LP (3)
CF-045 – Ty Segall Band - Live In San Francisco LP (3)
White Fence test pressings, hand-inked by Tim Presley, including:
CF-019 – Cyclops Reap LP (2)
CF-028 – White Fence Live In San Francisco LP (1)
FAMOUS CLASS:
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LAMC No. 10 FUZZ / CCR Headcleaner 7” Test press signed by FUZZ (2)
LAMC No. 10 FUZZ / CCR Headcleaner 7” LTD splatter vinyl signed by FUZZ
LAMC No. 11 Mikal Cronin / Wand 7” Test press with original art by both bands (2)
LAMC No. 11 Mikal Cronin / Wand 7” LTD color vinyl with original art by both bands
LAMC No. 12 White Fence / Jack Name 7” Test press with original art by Tim Presley (2)
LAMC No. 12 White Fence / Jack Name 7” LTD color vinyl with original art by Tim Presley
LAMC No. 13 Parquet Courts / Future Punx 7” Test press
LAMC No. 13 Parquet Courts / Future Punx 7” LTD color vinyl
LAMC No. 14 Speedy Ortiz / Chris Weisman 7” Test press with original art by both bands
LAMC No. 14 Speedy Ortiz / Chris Weisman 7” LTD color vinyl with original art by both bands
Ty Segall: Mr. Face 2x7” EP Test press signed by Ty
Ty Segall: Mr. Face 2x7” EP 1st pressing signed by Ty
Brian Chippendale and Greg Saunier LP test press with original art by Brain and Greg
LAMC series overprinted press sheets from Stumptown Printers (set of 4)
Famous Class classic cat T-shirt Purple on Green size Small (one of a kind)
IN THE RED:
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Wand – Golem LP Test Press signed by the band
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Jukebox Explosion LP Test Press
Jay Reatard - Night Of Broken Glass 12” EP Test Press
Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil LP Test Press
Oblivians - Barristers ’95 (live LP) Test Press
The Fresh & Onlys - Play It Strange LP Test Press
The Spits - Spits IV LP Test Press
The King Khan & BBQ Show - Bad News Boys LP Test Press

Sonic Highways headed for video

Posted in Records on March 12, 2015

Foo Fighters' HBO Series Sonic Highways is headed for DVD, Blu Ray, and digital release on April 7.The series follows the band and musical history across 8 US cities, in the process of recording their album of the same title, released last year. Read more

Deathwish join Beer City

Posted in Labels on March 12, 2015

Milwaukee's Beer City label has announced a three album deal with local band Deathwish. The band's label debut will be titled Out for Blood and will release on Record Store Day, April 18. A cd version will be available on May 12. The group will be touring this May with … Read more

Drag City releasing book of Louisville punk flyers

Posted in Music News on March 12, 2015

On April 21, Drag City will be publishing a new book titled Staples and Glue: White Glove Test, a collection of Louisville, KY area punk flyers from 1978-1994. The book collects over 700 flyers and focuses on an influential scene that is not an urban core in order to capture … Read more

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Western Settings news

Posted in Bands on March 12, 2015

San Diego's Western Settings have upveiled a video for the song "Carl's Concern" off their new album Yes It Is, released on La Escalera/Rad Girlfriend/ADD/Eager Beaver/Snatchee/Fast Crowd/Dying Scene Records. A digital version is now available with vinyl soon to come. The band will embark on a West Coast tour next … Read more

Steve Von Till (Neurosis) Releases New Track

Posted in MP3s on March 12, 2015

Steve Von Till of Neurosis will be releasing his fourth solo record, A Life Unto Itself, on May 4th via Neurot Recordings. You can check out the title track over at The Quietus now! Read more

Lydia Lovelace and Cory Branan cover Prince

Posted in Records on March 11, 2015

For Record Store Day 2015, Bloodshot Records has announced a split 7" from Lydia Lovelace and Cory Branan on which both artists cover Prince, respectively "I Would Die 4 U" and "Under the Cherry Moon." Lovelace's cover can be heard at NPR. The record will be for sale on April … Read more

CJ Ramone touring with Shonen Knife

Posted in Tours on March 11, 2015

CJ Ramone and Shonen Knife will tour the US together this June. CJ Ramone played with the Ramones from 1989-1996 and released Last Chance to Dance last year on Fat Wreck Chords. Shonen Knife last released Overdrive on Good Charamel Records. Read more Tour Dates: 6/6 Columbus OH - Ace … Read more

Slim Cessna launches label, plans 20th anniversary tour

Posted in Tours on March 11, 2015

Slim Cessna's Auto Club is turning 20 this year and plans to celebrate with an anniversary tour starting in Spearfish, SD on May 13. The band is also launching a new record label, SCACUNINC, which will release new material, various collections, and reissues from their own band later this spring. … Read more

The Flatliners Release New Video

Posted in Videos on March 11, 2015

The Flatliners released the video for their latest single, "Resuscitation of the Year." You can check it out at New Noise. The band also released a new 7-inch for the track. Order it at Fat Wreck Chords now! The track originally appeared on their latest record, Dead Langauge. The band … Read more

Iron Chic and Spraynard Announce Tour

Posted in Tours on March 11, 2015

Iron Chic and Spraynard will be heading to the US Midwest and a couple dates in Canada this May. You can find dates below: Iron Chic Tour w/ Spraynard:5/01: Lancaster, PA @ Fulton Street Arts Co-op* 5/02: Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo 5/03: Dayton, OH @ Blind Bob's* 5/04: Columbus, OH … Read more

The Record Store Day 2015 List is Here

Posted in General News on March 11, 2015

Record Store Day has released the release list for this year. You can check it out HERE. The event takes place on April 18th this year. Read more

Melvins tour: Summer 2015

Posted in Tours on March 10, 2015

Raod warriors The Melvins return to the road this summer with support from Le Butcherettes. The band is also preparing a re-issue of Electroretard for June 2, originally released in 2011. The Melvins last released Hold It In last October, and Le Butcherettes released Cry Is for the Flies in … Read more

Hot Mulligan getting re-release on CD

Posted in Records on March 10, 2015

Save Your Generation Record will re-release Hot Mulligan's EP Fenton with additoinal tracks. First released digitally last year by the band, the re-release will come on CD and includes 4 new songs--three new originals and an acoustic version of "Buy A Fire Extinguisher Before You Need a Fire Extinguisher." The … Read more

1QI: Lipstick Homicide, Iron Lung, Asshole Parade, Broadway Calls

Posted in Bands on March 10, 2015

Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook or twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Okay, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap-up … Read more

Lightning Bolt's Fantasy Empire now streaming

Posted in MP3s on March 10, 2015

NPR is streaming Fantasy Empire, the first new Lightning Bolt in six years and their first on label Thrill Jockey. The Rhode Island duo release the record on March 24, followed by a spring tour that begins on April 15. Read more LIGHTNING BOLT:4/15/2015 Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY w/ … Read more

Cvlt Nation covers series hits Black Flag's Slip It In

Posted in MP3s on March 9, 2015

Cvlt Nation has released their sixth covers compilation series, this time taking on Slip It In, originally by Black Flag. The 7-song do-over includes covers by Kylesa, Fange, Nightslug, Sacred Followers, Grey Widow, Sunsmasher, Augurs, and Angry Gods. Read more BLACK FLAG Slip It In - The CVLT Nation Sessions … Read more

Child Bite recording with Philip H. Anselmo

Posted in Bands on March 8, 2015

Detroit based Child Bite is recording with Philip H. Anselmo at the helm for the follow to their 2014 EP Strange Waste. The band also recorded a Celtic Frost cover, "The Usurper," with Anselmo on vocals. The song appears on a tribute album to be released by Corse Flower Records … Read more

The Body/Full of Hell

Posted in Tours on March 7, 2015

The Body will set off on an April-May tour with Full of Hell, though they play tonight at Gilman St. in Berkeley, CA as well. The band released two collaborative works with Thou last year. Read more THE BODY Tour Dates: 3/07/2015 924 Gilman - Berkeley, CA @ Two Piece … Read more

Royal Psalms sign with Rise

Posted in Labels on March 6, 2015

Rise Records has added Royal Psalms and will release their debut EP, I Could Have Been Anything, later this year. The Brooklyn band includes Gary Cioni (ex-Daytrader), Eric Fairchild (Crime in Sterio), Nick Warchol (Aficionado), and Joseph Ruotolo. Read more