Brooklyn Vegan is reporting that Live Nation has acquired shares in C3 Presents, the company behind Austin City Limits music festival, Lollapalooza, several other large festivals, and shows at Emo's in Austin. Live Nation is the world's largest live events promoter.
Joey santiago, guitarist in the Pixies, will be acting in an upcoming independent film titled The Bridge. The film follows a small town music prodigy. Santiago will play the role of a shady motel owner. Musicians Joe Ellliott (Def Leppard) and Al Jourgensen (Ministry)are also slated for the film. "Being part of … Read more
Aggronautix, makers of Throbbleads from GG Allin, Milo, Captain Sensible, and many more, is marking their 5th anniversary by selling a unique poster that features all 50 Throbbleheads, illustrated and signed by Chris Hamer of URBNPOP. Read more
A new book/CD package titled Parchman Farm: Photographs and Field Recordings was released earlier this month on Dust-to-Digital. The project includes a 124-page hardcover book along with 77 photographs and 2 CDs of music and images compiled in 1947, 1948, and 1959 by folklorist Alan Lomax in behind the scenes documentation at the Mississippi State Penitentiary … Read more
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The 1983-1988 xXx Fanzine collection of interviews will be released with a companion 12" of covers from the period. The book still has no set release date, but Bridge Nine will be issuing it in early 2015 with a select amount of books including the LP in the same package. … Read more
We're hosting a Pray for Sound giveaway where one winner will get 2 cds from the band and a t-shirt. The deal includes their brand new CD Dreamer, available now from Science of Silence Records. Check it out and enter here or visit our COMPETITIONS tab. One winner will be selected … Read more
Old Point Light, a production company founded by ex-Small Brown Bike member Travis Dopp, has announced a three volume digital compilation series to raise funds for The American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Among the artists included are Chuck Ragan, Tim Kasher, and Rocky Votolato. The comilations is named … Read more
Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina of Pussy Riot have launced an independent news service in Russia named Mediazona. The editorial focus of the new organization will be on courts, law enforcement, and the prison system in Russia and will work in conjunction with their prisoners rights organization Zona Prava (“Justice Zone”), launched earlier this … Read more
This October Red Distribution is sponsoring a charity event to raise awarenesss for breast cancer. 10 titles will be released on limited editin pnk vinyl, including Against Me!, Lucius, Jason Isbell, Temples, Courtney Barnett, and more. The records will release on Sept. 30 and $1 for every unit shipped will sponsor Gilda's … Read more
New York Hardcore 1980-1990, by Tony Rettman, will be published in Nov. on Bazillion Points. The collection of oral histories includes 450 pages, 50 chapters, and over 100 interviewsi npiecing together the story of NYHC. Read more
The Palace Theatre in New York is hosting a Tupac inspired musical titled Holler If Ya Hear Me. The musical stars Saul Williams and is "inspired by the lyrics and poetry of Tupac Shakur." Read more
The Universal Zulu Nation is organizing a 6 day event in New York City to mark the official 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, running Nov. 4-9. The parts is expected to host several artists in both hip-hop and in genres influenced by it. The Universal Zulu Nation was founded in 1973 … Read more
Derek Armchambault (Defeater/Alcoa) has opened a Pledge Music fundraising campaign to pay for his upcoming hip surgery, which is to paid out of pocket. He is offering an Alcoa EP, Thank You, digitally to raise funds along with several limited edition items. Read more
Joel Tannenbaum of Plow United and Ex Friends has published a lengthy and detailed piece explaining copyright law and how it benefits musicians here. The article examines and explains various facets of the liscening and looks to the changing future of the music industry from a DIY perspective. Read more
Aidan Baker (Nadja) is set to release Passing Through, his fifth collection of poetry. The book will release on July 15 via Wounded Wolf Press as is a collection of "‘synesthetic" poems, writings about other media such as films, paintings, and songs. Read more
This year Abbey Road Studios will release a selection of vinyl material all mastered at cut at the famed studio. The series includes 7"s from Sex Pistols, PiL, Chrissie Hynde, Lily Allen, and more. Read more · Lily Allen - ‘Air Balloon’ (7”) · Jack Bruce - a) ‘Fields of … Read more
Steve Klein, former guitarist of New Found Glory who was dismissesd from the band in December, pled no guilty in a California court on charges of lewd conduct with a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. His next court date is March 20. Read more Source: Underthegun Read more
Alexandra Crockett will be publishing a book of photos titled Metal Cats in May on powerHouse Books. The book contains photography of several metal musicians, accompanied by their felines. Per the press release, "Metal Cats is proof that while the music may be brutal, the people in the scene are softies for their … Read more
Tim Lambesis, frontman for As I Lay Dying, pled guilty earlier this week to charges that he hired a hitman to murder his wife. Sources report he could face up to nine years in prison. Read more
In April, Soho Press will release Songs Only You Know: A Memoir by Sean Madigan Hoen, former vocalist for Detroit band Thoughts of Ionesco. The book follows Hoen's family life through family struggles such as addiction and depression, while Hoen finds solace in the punk scene. It is his first … Read more
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