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SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on March 26, 2009

Here are last weeks top 'five' most played artists, according to the SPB Last.FM group.

1. Isis 2. Radiohead 3. Torche 4. Propagandhi 4. Thursday

The most listened to album last week was Isis' Wavering Radiant... how did that happen? Hmmmm. Otherwise, it was Propagandhi's Supporting Caste. If you'd like to join the group and contribute to the chart, you can do so here.

200 Words Or Less Reviews Added

Posted in Site News on March 26, 2009

Just a quick note to everyone. We added a couple of "200 Words or Less Reviews" to the site. Check them out: Red Eyed Legends - Wake Up, Legend Technostress - Technostress Read more

The Loved Ones Interview

Posted in Bands on March 25, 2009

Our good friends over at Pastepunk have posted an in-depth interview with Dave Hause of The Loved Ones. You can check that out here. Read more

Good Old War Live Chat Tonight

Posted in Bands on March 25, 2009

Good Old War will be doing a live chat tonight at 7:00 PM (EST) to kick off their tour with The Gaslight Anthem. You can participate here. Read more

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Tortoise Prep New Album

Posted in Records on March 25, 2009

Tortoise will release Beacons of Ancestorship, the band's sixth full-length and follow-up to 2004's It's All Around You, on June 23rd via Thrill Jockey Records. Read more

Bridge Nine Re-Signs Death Before Dishonor

Posted in Labels on March 25, 2009

Bridge Nine Records has announced the re-signing of Death Before Dishonor. The band entered The Outpost with Jim Siegel (Dropkick Murphy's, American Nightmare, Unseen) two weeks ago to record their follow-up to Count Me In, which is expected to hit stores in late July. Read more

Kasabian Prep New Album

Posted in Records on March 25, 2009

Kasabian will release their third full-length, The West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum, on June 9th via RCA Records. The album was produced by Serge Pizzorno and Dan the Automater (Gorillaz, DJ Shadow) and is the follow up to Empire. Read more

SPB Back Up!

Posted in Site News on March 24, 2009

If you didn't notice, we were down for most of the day as a result of a little server error. Apologies to those that tired to visit the site and found nothing! But that is behind us and we're back to the norm. Also, any emails sent to myself and/or … Read more

Epitaph Signs Set Your Goals

Posted in Labels on March 24, 2009

Epitaph Records has announced the signing of Set Your Goals. The California pop-punk/hardcore outfit recently wrapped the recording of their sophomore full-length, which is due out in stores July 21st. The band released their debut LP Mutiny! in 2006. Read more

Slayer To Release New 7"

Posted in Records on March 24, 2009

Slayer will release a 7" for their new track "Psychopathy Red" on April 18th for Record Store Day. The effort will come on a pressing of 'blood red vinyl' and will be limited to 5000 copies worldwide. Read more

Jimmy Chamberlin Departs Smashing Pumpkins

Posted in Splits on March 24, 2009

Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has officially parted ways with the rock group. An official announcement was made via the band's website: The Smashing Pumpkins' guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member Billy Corgan has announced that drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has left the group. Chamberlin joined the band Corgan founded in … Read more

Brian Fallon Posts Another Solo Song

Posted in MP3s on March 24, 2009

Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem has posted yet another solo recording. You can stream "Tin Pan Alley" online here. Read more

Surroundings Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on March 24, 2009

Surroundings have posted a new song entitled "Virgilkapelle" online here. The song will be featured on a forthcoming cassette tape release; the tape will consist of three brand new songs on one side, and the World Darkness tracks on the other side. Look for a release via Ghost Hunt Records … Read more

Poison The Well Prep New Full-Length

Posted in Records on March 24, 2009

Poison the Well will release their new full-length, The Tropic Rot, on June 16th courtesy of Ferret Records. In other news, the band will be release a CD version of their 7-inch series, I/III / II/III / III/III available for Record Store Day on April 18th. The CD format will … Read more

Gallows - "The Vulture (Part II)" Video

Posted in Videos on March 24, 2009

Gallows' video for the song "The Vulture (Part II)" has been made available online here. The song is taken from the band's upcoming full-length, Grey Britain. Read more

Horizons / Signs Of Hope Pre-Orders Launched

Posted in Records on March 24, 2009

Detonate Records has launched pre-orders for the upcoming Horizons and Signs of Hope 7" releases. You can grab those here. Read more

Casting Curses Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on March 24, 2009

Casting Curses have posted two new tracks online here. The songs are taken from the band's Heartificial EP that is due out April 3rd via Tuned to You Records. Read more

Topshelf Signs My Heart To Joy

Posted in Labels on March 24, 2009

Topshelf Records has announced the signing of My Heart to Joy (formerly known as My Heart to Joy at the Same Tone. The band will release their debut full length entitled, Seasons in Verse, on CD nationally on June 30th. The album will also be made available as an LP … Read more

Celan Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on March 24, 2009

Celan - featuring Unsane's Chris Spencer, Einstürzende Neubauten's Ari Benjamin Meyers, Oxbow's Niko Wenner and flu.ID's Phil Roeder and Franz Xave - have posted two songs online here. Look for their new album released in the US this Fall. Read more

Isis Debut New Song

Posted in MP3s on March 23, 2009

Isis have debuted the new song "20 Minutes / 40 Years" online here. The song is taken from the band's upcoming full-length, Wavering Radiant, due out May 5th via Ipecac Recordings. Read more