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Vampire Weekend on tour in support of new record

Posted in Tours on July 11, 2013

In support of their 2013 XL Recordings' record, Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend have announced additional US tour dates to follow their current trip through Europe.

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VAMPIRE WEEKEND
On Tour (newly added dates in bold)

07/12/13 - Lisbon, Portugal - Optimus Alive
07/13/13 - Bilbao, Spain - BBK Live
07/14/13 - Aix-Les-Bains, France - Musilac Festival
07/16/13 - Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom
07/17/13 - Hamburg, Germany - Grosse Freiheit
07/19/13 - Lewes, UK - Gentlemen of the Road Lewes Stopover
07/20/13 - Dublin, Ireland - Longitude Festival
08/04/13 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08/05/13 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
08/07/13 - Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee
08/09/13 - Squamish, BC - Squamish Music Festival
08/11/13 - San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
09/5/13 - Ottawa, ON - Ottawa Folk Festival
09/7/13 - Boston, MA - Boston Calling
09/19/13 - Philadelphia, PA - Skyline Stage at The Mann Center #
09/20/13 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclay's Center # +
09/23/13 - Columbus, OH - The LC Pavillion #
09/24/13 - St. Louis, MO -The Pageant #
09/25/13 - Fayetteville, AR - Arkansas Music Pavillion #
09/27/13 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre #
09/28/13 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl &
09/30/13 - San Diego, CA - SDSU Open Air Theatre #
10/1/13 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre #
10/2/13 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium #
10/5/13 - Tulsa, OK - The Brady Theater #
10/7/13 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium #
10/8/13 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater #
10/10/13 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theater #
10/13/13 - Mexico, City, MX - Corona Capital Festival

# Sky Ferreira
+ Solange
& Beirut

In Utero prop video released to celebrate 20 years for record

Posted in Videos on July 11, 2013

A promo clip for Nirvana's In Utero has been released via YouTube to promote the third studio record from Nirvana's upcoming 20th anniversary this September. A special deluxe re-issue is in the works. In the meantime, enjoy the old clip: Read more

L'Ami du Peuple now streaming

Posted in MP3s on July 11, 2013

Owen's latest LP, L'Ami du Peuple, released a week ago on Polyvinyl Records, is now streaming in its entirety at the link provided. The band is the brainchild of Mike Kinsella, formerly of Cap'n Jazz, American Football, and Owls. Read more Tour Dates 07.13 - Adado Riverfront Park - Lansing, … Read more

Another Escapist signing: My Mouth Is the Speaker

Posted in Labels on July 11, 2013

My Mouth Is the Speaker, from Akron, OH, has signed to Escapist Records as is planning a new EP in the early winter for the label. The band has previously released a full-length and two EPs, one of which can be heard here. Read more

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Eyehategod in Europe

Posted in Tours on July 11, 2013

New Orleans' Eyehategod is heading to Europe this summer, planning 28 stops, the first of which is in Warsaw, Poland. Later, the band will return to US soil for a stop at Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, TX in October. Check out the dates after the jump. Read more … Read more

Toe re-issues and tour

Posted in Bands on July 11, 2013

Japan's Toe have annouced their first North American tour in late Sept, alon giwth four re-issues coming in August-November this year. Topshelf Records will re-issue The Book About My Idle Plot on a GVage Anxiety (Aug. 20), Songs, Ideas, We Forgot (Sept. 17) For Long Tomorrow (Oct. 22), and New … Read more

Travis John goes solo (Small Brown Bike)

Posted in Bands on July 10, 2013

Small Brown Bike guitarist Travis John will be releasing two solo records this fall: Blood & Water and August Woods. John released the Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall EP last November, another record with the band Leave Let Be in January, and now the upcoming two full-lengths. Small Brown Bike released … Read more

Anathema and Alcest announce fall tour

Posted in Tours on July 10, 2013

Anathema and Alcest have announced a fall North American tour where the two bands will co-headline and Mamiffer will open. Check out the dates below. Read more Anathema and Alcest co-headline dates... 9/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts9/13 - West Springfield, VA @ Empire 9/14 - New York, NY … Read more

East Coast Tsunami Fest 2013 with Bouncing Souls, Terror, Hatebreed

Posted in Shows on July 10, 2013

East Coast Tsunami Fest 2013 in Reading, PA has announced their line-up and schedule. The 3-day event features tickets by the day or for a full weekend pass for $99 and includes headliners such as Hatebreed, Bouncing Souls, Terror, Strife, Fucked Up, The Menzingers, and more. Check out a full … Read more

Naam on tour now

Posted in Tours on July 10, 2013

In support of their recently released Vox (Tee Pee Records), Naam have announced a US tour. The Brooklyn band recently completed a run through several European cities. Read more Naam on tour! Jul. 06 New York, NY - Studio at Webster Hall Jul. 07 Montreal, QC - iL Motore Jul. … Read more

Mark Deutrom announced third solo record (ex-Melvins)

Posted in Records on July 10, 2013

Ex-Melvins and Clown Alley guitarist Mark Deutrom has announced his upcoming third full-length solo effort. The new album is to be titled Brief Sensuality and Western Violence and is noted as his "most expansive" work to date. Deutrom departed the Melvins in 1998 and last released The Value of Decay … Read more

High on Fire re-issues to come soon

Posted in Records on July 9, 2013

Relapse Records has announced the upcoming re-issue of Surrounded by Thieves, Blessed Black Wings, and Death Is this Communion, all set for a July 23 release on doulbe LP, gatefold jackets. High on Fire released De Vermis Mysteriis last year on E1. Read more

Sharks break up

Posted in Splits on July 9, 2013

British punk band Sharks have called it a day, announcing it over the band's Facebook page. Britain's Sharks have announced that they will be calling it a day, according to a post on the band's Facebook page. The band released Selfhood earlier this year. All tour plans have been cancelled. Read more

Solo Richie Ramone in October

Posted in Bands on July 9, 2013

Former Ramones drummer Richie Ramone will be releasing a solo album, Entitled, on Oct. 8 via DC-Jam Records. His backing band includes Ben Reagan, formerly of The Feederz. More details can be found on Ramone's website.     Read more

Three song acoustic EP from Royal Thunder

Posted in Bands on July 9, 2013

Royal Thunder, who previously released the acoustic "Parsonz Curse," are now offering their entire three song acoustic EP for fans at their bandcamp page. The EP is rounded out with new version sof "Whispering World" and "Black Water Vision." The band will be touring with Baroness in the US later … Read more

Dream Theater reveal cover art, tracklisting of new album

Posted in Records on July 9, 2013

American prog metal band Dream Theater have revealed some delightfully pretentious details of their upcopming eponymous release. In addition to the minimalist cover art, the band has revealed the tracklisting (including movements of individual pieces), which you can find after the jump. In case you weren't as disappointed with their … Read more

Run Forever and Signals Midwest touring together

Posted in Tours on July 8, 2013

From July 18-August 4, Signals Midwest and Run Forever will be touring the US together. The bands, both of whom share Tiny Engines as a label, will be met by Restorations on one leg of the tour. Restorations released LP2 earlier this year. Read more Summer TourJUL 18 - Pittsburgh, … Read more

Punk Is Dead Festival 2013

Posted in Shows on July 8, 2013

Lancaster, Ca will host a DIY punk festival this August 30-31 titled Punk Is Dead festival. Among the many bands from a variety of punk subgenres are Early Graves, ACxDC, Bad Acid Trip, Nails, and more. Read more

Hear "Trouble Walker" from Heavy Times' Fix It Alone

Posted in MP3s on July 8, 2013

Tomorrow, July 9, Hozac Records will release the third full-length from Chicago’s Heavy Times titled Fix It Alone. In honor, Scene Point Blank is offering a premier of the track “Trouble Walker,” just one of 18 jams from the 33-minute record of punk guitar layering that shows there’s more than … Read more

SPB exclusive stream: Utter Failure

Posted in Records on July 7, 2013

Scene Point Blank is hosting a new stream this month, the Eroding Forces 12" from Utter Failure. The San Jose, CA four-piece includes brothers Rob and Dave Fraser (Krupted Peasant Farmerz), playing punk with an emphasis on the melodic side of the spectrum. Check it out below and pick up … Read more