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The Riley Gale Foundation launches

Posted in Music News on August 22, 2021

The Riley Gale Foundation is hosting a celebration of the late musician's life on Wednesday August 25 in Dallas, TX. Gale, known for his work with Power Trip, passed away last August. The event serves as the official kickoff for The Riley Gale Foundation, a 501-(C) (3) charity, which serves to support Dallas Hope Charities, mental health programs, and local, neighborhood-based animal rescues, and similar organizations.

Titled the first annual Riley Gale & Friends Day Vol. 1 (RG Day Vol.1).  Taking place on August 25th, 2021 at Deep Ellum Art Co., there will be a live and online auction featuring musical items, merchandise, artwork, gift certificates, items from Riley’s personal collection and more. 

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Riley Gale & Friends Day Volume 1, event details:

August 25, 2021

Deep Ellum Art. Co

3200 Commerce St.

Dallas, TX 75226

7 pm – 12 midnight

Free admission, cash bar.

Contributions to the Riley Gale Foundation encouraged.

Ska and Reggae in America: the book

Posted in Music News on April 25, 2021

A new book titled Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History will be available on July 4, 2021. Authored by Marc Wasserman and to publishi via DiWulf Publishing House, the book collects anecdotes and history from The Shakers to The Specials to 3rd Wave ska in the 1990s … Read more

Will Yip sponsors fundraiser

Posted in Music News on March 27, 2021

Producer Will Yip is hosting a fundraising raffle with prizes that include rare items from Fender, various bands Yip has recorded -- such as Circa Survive, Title Fight, and Code Orange -- Q&As and recordings. All proceeds will benefit the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Fund. "The growing racism … Read more

Roughneck Recording Co talks Leatherface history

Posted in Music News on January 24, 2021

SPB doesn't make standard practice of sharing interesting interviews elsewhere, but Leatherface fans should take note of a recent interview at Negative Insight magazine, which digs deep into the band's catalog and history with Laurence Bell formerly of Roughneck Recording Co. and currently with Domino Records. We dig an in-depth … Read more

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NYIVA seeks funding for NYC independent venues

Posted in Music News on December 20, 2020

With independent music venues facing economic challenges related to widespread shutdowns, various organizations are working to find relief to sustain those businesses through the pandemic. The New York Independent Venue Association has opened a campaign that the state of New York designate funding toward the industry before the 2020 calendar … Read more

Punk Rock Karaoke: open call

Posted in Music News on December 20, 2020

Since 1996, Greg Hetson (Bad Religion, Circle Jerks), Eric Melvin (NOFX), and now Darrin Pfeiffer (Goldfinger) and Randy Bradbury (Pennywise), have organized a concept called Punk Rock Karaoke. The musicians listed will play a punk rock classic, with anyone and everyone open to grab the microphone. The series has featured … Read more

First Avenue fundraiser offers exclusive songs via subscription

Posted in Music News on December 19, 2020

Offering a new model of raising funds by offering exclusive music, Minneapolis, MN-based venue First Avenue launched the First Love Project this week. Like many independent venues struggling as the pandemic wreaks havoc on public health as well as local economies, the venue is looking for alternative sources of income … Read more

Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon) fundraiser

Posted in Music News on September 7, 2020

Ryan Butler, the guitarist of Landmine Marathon and a recording engineer for Exhumed, Misery Index, Ghoul, and more, has been added to the liver transplant list and he suffers from a rare disorder known as Wilson’s Disease. To manage the life threatening situation, Butler's loved ones have started a fundraising … Read more

New eco-friendly vinyl packaging announced

Posted in Music News on August 30, 2020

German media manufacturer Optimal Media has announced an eco-friendly vinyl pack that uses no shrinkwrap, recycled vinyl and paper, plant-based ink, and carbon emmision compensation. It's being marketed as the first of its kind and gives media producers a sustainable alternative. Read more Interested parties can learn more at their … Read more

2 new GG Allin books

Posted in Music News on August 29, 2020

GG Allin, who passed away 27 years ago, continues to garner attention. This fall, Microcosm Publishing will release two new Allin-themed releases: Rock and Roll Terrorist: The Graphic Life of Shock Rocker GG Allin, a graphic novel that shares Allin's biography, plus a standalong "Activity & Coloring Book," both by … Read more

Amid COVID-19 shutdowns, US Senate introduces venue relief bill

Posted in Music News on August 19, 2020

With the majority of music venues shut down since spring and unable to earn income, the live music industry faces a bleak future. On Tuesday, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer announced he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation to help provide funding for closed independent music, comedy and theatre venues. In … Read more

A look at the logistics of starting a band

Posted in Music News on August 7, 2020

Website OutwitTrade has posted a story that interviews multiple bands about different methods of getting started -- not specifically their origin stories, but more in line with a how-to manual. As our own coverage (especially the 1QI Series) tends to discuss life as a musician, we wanted to share a … Read more

Live reading from Patti Smith

Posted in Music News on August 6, 2020

Musician and author Patti Smith has announced her only staged program of 2020, a live reading with live music performance from Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Taking place on Sept. 4 at 9pm EST, tickets go on sale Friday Aug. 7 at 11am EST. The event will featuring readings from … Read more

Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace next Thursday

Posted in Music News on July 17, 2020

As artists continue to grapple without in-person audiences and music fans are stuck at home, artists continue to adapt. Nick Cave will perform in a film shot, live at London's Alexandra Palance on Thursday July 23 in a global streaming event. “Idiot Prayer’ evolved from my ‘Conversations With...’ events, performed … Read more

Anthology of Emo: Volume 2 announced

Posted in Music News on July 8, 2020

Podcaster Tom Mullen has announced a follow-up to 2017's Anthology of Emo Volume 1, titled Volume 2, is available for preorder now with a first pressing paperback due in September. Additionally, the sold-out Volume 1will be reprinted (and sold is package deals with the new edition). Volume 2 collects interviews … Read more

Metal photographs for a cause

Posted in Music News on April 29, 2020

Photographer Nathaneial Shannon has teamed up with MetalSucks website to host an auction of his photos, which include bands like Motörhead, Danzig, King Diamond, The Black Dahlia Murder, Type O Negative, Earth Crisis, Converge, Faith No More, High On Fire, Slayer, and more. The auction will raise funds for tour … Read more

NoonChorus to launch with Bully stream

Posted in Music News on April 25, 2020

A new live stream platform called NoonChorus will launch on Tuesday, April 28, with Sub Pop recording artist Bully performing her album Feels Like in its entirety. The new service uses a paid ticket format to create a revenue stream for artists while provided live music directly to fans. Unlike … Read more

Pirates Press wants to Rock The Sofa

Posted in Music News on April 12, 2020

Pirates Press has announced Rock The Sofa, a website listing of online music events. As artists are frequently performing live sets online, the site serves as a calendar of sorts for fans to tune in. Participants from Pirates Press so far have included The Slackers, Lenny Lashley,members of The Drowns … Read more

New A/V project includes collaborators from Full of Hell, Chelsea Wolfe +

Posted in Music News on April 5, 2020

Revolver is sharing a new project by visual artist Jesse Draxler and Full of Hell's Dylan Walker. Watch "Time reign cemenT" here, from the project titled Reigning Cement. In this collaboration, Walker's composition is paired with a video filmed and directed by Draxler, and edited by Rizz of the band … Read more

Kathy Valentine (Go-Go's) memoir

Posted in Music News on April 4, 2020

On March 31, Happy Publication Day released All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir, by Kathy Valentine. Valentine was basseist for The Go-Go's, whose Beauty and the Beat album reached #1 back in 1981. The book covers Valentine's childhood, the band's rise in the LA punk scene to … Read more