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Punknews announces partnership

Posted in Music News on September 7, 2012

Punknews.org has announced a relationship with Buzz Media that creates the AbsoluteVoices publishing group, pairing the webzine with sites Absolutepunk, Propertyofzan, Underthegun, and Altherthepress.

First annual Progressive Music Awards announces nominees

Posted in Music News on July 4, 2012

Prog Magazine has announced the nominees for the first annual Progressive Music Awards, to be held in London this September. The awards include categories for albums, live events, individual songs, new artists, and more. An in-depth listing of the nominees can be found on their website here. Read more

Stereokiller to forego charging download fees

Posted in Music News on April 8, 2012

Stereokiller.com, originally launched in 1998, has announced that it will not charge download for merchandise fees for participating bands. The site has also updated designs, sales interfaces, and functionality. Read more

Josh Homme sueing Kyuss Lives

Posted in Music News on March 16, 2012

Kyuss Lives!, a re-boot of the 1990s group featuring original members John Garcia and Brant Bjork that toured North America last year, are now being sued by former Kyuss members Josh Homme and Scott Reeder for using the band name without permission. The two sides had previously met to discuss … Read more

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Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore split up

Posted in Music News on October 15, 2011

After 27 years of marriage ,Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have split up. The future of the band, formed in 1981, is currently unclear. Matador issued the following statement: Musicians Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, married in 1984, are announcing they have separated. Sonic Youth, with both Kim … Read more

Patrick Stump Posts New Track

Posted in Music News on September 30, 2011

Patrick Stump has posted a new track titled Allie, you can listen to it here. Read more

Obey Your Master A Visual Salute to Metallica to debut in LA

Posted in Music News on August 28, 2011

On January 20, 2012 Exhibit A Gallery founder and artists Richard Villa III and skateboarder Tony Alva will unveil an art exhibition dedicated to Metallica in Los Angeles, CA. The exhibit will feature a number of artists covering art, fashion, film, music, and skateboarding in tribute. Read more

David Yow to show art in NYC

Posted in Music News on August 27, 2011

Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid frontman David Yow will be exhibiting his art in New York City at Fuse Gallery from August 24-September 21. The exhibit, titled Glass Gas Mask, is Yow's first solo show in New York. He has recently shown in Los Angeles and Europe. More information can … Read more

Stooges book forthcoming

Posted in Music News on August 25, 2011

In September, Wayne State University Press will issue Brett Callwood's The Stooges: Head On – A Journey Through the Michigan Underground, chronicling the Detroit band led by Iggy Pop. The biography was first issued in 2008 in the UK but has been expanded, including the 2009 dead of Ron Asheton. … Read more

Spotify Responds to Century Media

Posted in Music News on August 12, 2011

A few days ago, Century Media announced that they were taking their catalogue off of Spotify. Spotify has now offered a response: "We are sorry that Century Media have opted not to offer its music to their fans through Spotify. Spotify has one of the biggest music libraries in the … Read more

Century Media Taking Catalogue Off Spotify

Posted in Music News on August 9, 2011

In interest of their artists, Century Media and it's associated labels, insideOutMusic, Superball, and People Like You have decided to pull their music from the streaming service, Spotify. However, they will be making samplers available. To read the full press release, hit the jump. Read more Century Media and its … Read more

Wade MacNeil (Ex-Alexisonfire) New Gallows Frontman

Posted in Music News on August 9, 2011

Wade MacNeil of the now debunked Alexisonfire and Black Lungs has officially been named the new lead singer for Gallows. They've already begun work on new songs together and you can expect to see MacNeil in action on The AP Tour this Fall. You can read more about how the … Read more

Isaac Brock to score film

Posted in Music News on June 30, 2011

Modest Mouse singer Isaac Brock will be composing the score for the upcoming film Queens of Country. The film, starring Lizzy Caplan (Party Down, Mean Girls) and Ron Livingston (Band of Brothers, Office Space) with supporting actors Joe Lo Truglio (Superbad, Pineapple Express, The State) and Maynard James Keenan (Tool, … Read more

Good Charamel releasing Live From Tokyo DVD

Posted in Music News on June 29, 2011

US filmmaker Lewis Rapkin has finished a documentary that explores Tokyo's underground music culture. A portion of the proceeds from the film will go toward the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund. The film features stop-motion animation, interviews and live performances by acts such as Nisennenmondai, Tenniscoats, DMBQ, PARA (Boredoms members), … Read more

Mightier Than Sword Records to re-issue audiobook The Evolution of a Cro-magno

Posted in Music News on May 25, 2011

On June 21, Mightier Than Sword Records will be re-issuing The Evolution of a Cro-magnon by John Joseph, frontman of NYHC legends the Cro-mags. The book is narrated by Joseph himself, covering his youth, homelessness, and the 1970s streets of New York City. The book will be available on both … Read more

Kickstarter for Legends of Ska documentary

Posted in Music News on March 21, 2011

In attempt to complete post-production on Legends of Ska, a documentary chronicling the early 1960s movement in Jamiaca, a kickstarter page has been created to raise funds. The film's priority is to finish editing before the fall film festival circuit. Funding will also go toward securing rights for the soundtrack. … Read more

Documentary on Brooklyn Rocksteady being made

Posted in Music News on March 10, 2011

Independent film maker Samuel Gursky, based in Brooklyn, NY, is currently making a documentary entitled Brooklyn Rocksteady: The Roots, The Scene & The Culture about the local ska and rocksteady scene between 1981-2011. The film features interviews with The Toasters, The Slackers, Bomb The Music Industry!, The Pietasters, Westbound Train, … Read more

Punk Rock Bowling adds more bands

Posted in Music News on February 23, 2011

Punk Rock Bowling has added Killing Joke, Stiff Little Fingers, Leftover Crack, Aggrolites, Citizen Fish, Black Pacific, Krum Bums, Off With Their Heads, Larry and his Flask, and Dirty Filthy Mugs to the lineup of the annual event in Las Vegas. This year's tournament will take place over Memorial Day … Read more

Buju Banton facing drug charges

Posted in Music News on February 18, 2011

Grammy winning reggae star Buju Banton is currently in court in Florida facing drug charges. This is the second trial for Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, after the first was deadlocked last year. Charges against Banton include conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine; attempted possession … Read more

Davey Havok to star in American Idiot musical

Posted in Music News on February 15, 2011

AFI's Davey Havok will be playing the lead role of St. Jimmy in the American Idiot musical adapted from the Green Day album. Numerous stars have taken the role, most notably Bille Joe Armstrong and Melissa Etheridge. Havok will be playing the part for a two week stint in March. Read more