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The Swellers back in the studio

Posted in Bands on July 16, 2012

Having just released the Vehicle City Blues 7", Flint, MI's The Swellers are back in the studio to work on a follow-up. The as-yet untitled EP will be released on their own label set to release this fall.

On August 3, 2012, the band is celebrating their 10th anniversary at Flint Local 432 with Making Friends, Pentimento, Midwest, and Vagabond. In September-October they will join Strung Out on tour.

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THE
SWELLERS

ON TOUR

w/ Strung Out

Sep 08 Red Seven Austin, TX
Sep 09 House of Rock Corpus Christi, TX
Sep 11 Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL
Sep 12 Double Down Live Gainesville, FL
Sep 13 The State Theatre St. Petersburg, FL
Sep 14 Churchill's Pub Miami, FL
Sep 15 The Social Orlando, FL

Sep 16 Freebird Café Jacksonville, FL
Sep 18 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Sep 21 Firebird St. Louis, MO
Sep 22 The Conservatory Oklahoma City, OK
Sep 23 Trees Dallas, TX
Sep 25 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
Sep 26 Orpheum Theatre Flagstaff, AZ
Sep 27 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV
Sep 28 House of Blues San Diego, CA
Sep 29 House of Blues West Hollywood, CA
Sep 30 Velvet Jones Santa Barbara, CA
Oct 02 B Ryders Bakersfield, CA
Oct 03 Slim's San Francisco, CA
Oct 04 Atrium at The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA
Oct 05 House of Blues Anaheim, CA

Basement back in the studio

Posted in Bands on July 16, 2012

Basement has returned to The Panda Studios to record their second LP for Run for Cover Records. The band released I Wish I Could Stay Here in 2011 and is aiming for a fall 2012 release for the as-yet unfinished follow-up. Read more

Science of Sound releasing Sleeping in the Aviary vinyl reissue

Posted in Bands on July 15, 2012

Science of Sound Records will be releasing Sleeping in the Aviary's 2008 release, Expensive Vomit in a Cheap Hotel, on vinyl later this month for the first time. The new reissue comes with a download code for 7 previously unreleased songs recorded during the period and, per vocalist Elliott Kozel, … Read more

Moss Icon to play reunion show

Posted in Bands on July 15, 2012

On October 25, 2012, Moss Icon will reunite for a one-off show in New York, NY celebrating the release of Complete Discography on Temporary Residence. Joined by openers Bitch Magnet, it will be the first time both bands have played New York in over 20 years. The band was originally … Read more

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Tomahawk returns

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Tomahawk has announced the release of Oddfellows in January 2013. The new record is their first in five years, and in October the band will take the stage for the first time in nine years in New Orleans. The band is comprised of Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard), new addition Trevor … Read more

Constants update

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Mylene Sheath artists Constants have announced the tracklisting for their upcoming fifth LP, Pasiflora, later this month. The record will contain 10 songs and clock in just under 40 minutes. See below for a track-by-track listing. Read more 1. Sunrise [5:05] 2. Hourglass [3:47] 3. Passenger [3:45] 4. Mourning [5:06] … Read more

Nu Sensae releasing new record

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Vancouver, BC trio Nu Sensae, formed in 2007, will be release Sundowning on August 7, 2012 via Suicide Squeeze Records. In support, the band will embark on a tour of US and Canadian dates this August. Read more Nu Sensae on tour! Aug. 4 - Calgary, AB - The Palomino … Read more

The English Beat: Live at the US Festival '82 & '83 to see release

Posted in Bands on July 13, 2012

On September 18, 2012, Shout! Factory will release The English Beat's Live at the US Festival '82 & '83 for the first time ever on CD/DVD. The set contains 2 CDs and a DVD with both years' full sets. Shout! Factory will be releasing the entire English Beat catalog throughout … Read more

Sylver Tongue to make debut in 2013

Posted in Bands on July 11, 2012

Charlotte Hatherley (Bat for Lashes) is working on a debut solo project titled Sylver Tongue, inspired by Purple Rain, 70s sci-fi, and psych-pop. Further separating the project, she is writing songs on keyboard instead of guitar. An album is expected in early 2013. Read more

New Flobots in August

Posted in Bands on July 10, 2012

On August 28, 2012, Denver, CO's Flobots will drop a new record titled The Circle in the Square on Shanachie Records. The band has released the title track to fans here. Read more

Mean releases single

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2012

Mean, a new project featuring Jeff Boyle (Jakob) and H. Walker (Kerretta) has issued their debut single "Cirella." The song will be included on their upcoming full-length, which they recently finished recording and a sample can be heard at their bandcamp page. Read more

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion back with another album

Posted in Bands on July 6, 2012

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion will be releasing Meat and Bone on September 18, 2012 on Boombox/Mom + Pop Records, their first new release in eight years. In 2010, the band's Matador records were given the re-issue treatment. The band will be hitting the road in October to support the … Read more

From Ashes Rise return with 7"

Posted in Bands on July 6, 2012

After nine years without a release, Portland, OR crust-punks From Ashes Rise are planning a 7" on Southern Lord. On July 17, 2012 the band returns with the two-songer Rejoice the End/Rage of Sanity, their first release since 2003's Nightmares (Jade Tree). The band originally formed in Nashville, TN before … Read more

Lamb of God vocalist facing charges in Czech Republic

Posted in Bands on July 5, 2012

Randy Blythe, vocalist of metal band Lamb of God, has been arrested in Prague concerning charges of manslaughter stemming from an incident in May 2010 involving a fan who rushed the stage and suffered injuries at the concert, later dying as a result. Band spokesperson Maria Ferrro has stated that … Read more

New song from Vision of Disorder available

Posted in Bands on July 5, 2012

Long Island, NY's Vision of Disorder will soon be releasing The Cursed Remain Cursed for Candlelight Records and a teaser track from the album, "Loveless" is being hosted online at Lambgoat. The record is due for release this fall. Read more Confirmed VISION OF DISORDER Live Dates: 7/06/2012 Webster Hall … Read more

New Constants to release this month

Posted in Bands on July 3, 2012

Georgia label The Mylene Sheath is planning a new release, Pasiflora, from Contants. The new record is available for preorder and will release on CD/digital on July 24 and vinyl on August 21. Read more

Dirty Three plan US tour

Posted in Bands on July 3, 2012

Dirty Three, who released Toward the Sun earlier this year on Drag City Records, have announced a United States tour (and 2 Canadian dates). See below for a full listing. Read more Dirty Three Tour Dates Thu. Sep. 20 - Montreal, QC @ Ukranian Federation Fri. Sep. 21 - Allston, … Read more

Kirk Hammett publishes book

Posted in Bands on July 2, 2012

Metallica's Kirk Hammett will publish Too Much Horror Business – The Kirk Hammett Collection in October via Abrams Image. The book collects Hammett's horror memorabilia, formatted as a 228 page photo and art coffee table book. Included are conversations concerning Hammett's relationships to the objects photographed. Read more

Diamond releases debut

Posted in Bands on July 2, 2012

Diamond, of Baltimore, MD and including members of Trapped Under Ice and Down to Nothing, have released their debut EP titled Don't Lose Your Cool on vinyl (Black Numbers) and cassette (Lost Tape Collective). The EP was recorded by All Time Low and Circa Survive's Paul Leavitt. Read more

New book from Syd Butler (Les Savy Fav)

Posted in Bands on July 1, 2012

Les Savy Fav bassist Syd Butler has published a book of "flash non-fiction" stories accompanied by Butler's artwork and "bathroom fodder" material, as is evidenced by its title: Who Farted Wrong? Read more