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Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

 

SOM has joined forces with Pelagic Records for a new 6-song  EP, Awake, which will release next month.

Playing atmospheric rock, SOM features current/former members of bands Constants, Junius, and Caspian -- more specificallical it was founded by Duncan Rich and Will Benoit, who at the time both played with Constants, and were joined by Adai's (now Caspian) drummer Justin Forrest, later adding guitarists Mike Repasch-Nieves and Joel M. Reynolds (both formerly of Junius and Driftoff) to the crew.

Awake releases on cassette/digitral on March 5 and on vinyl a week later on the 12th.

Check out the video, written and directed by Samia Zaidi, below.

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TRACK LISTING:

1. Awake // Sedate
2. Youth // Decay
3. Awake // Sedate (Holy Fawn Remix) 4. Youth // Decay (hisself Remix)
5. Open Wounds (U DYE Remix)
6. Prayers (Giuseppe Capolupo Remix)

SOM:

Will Benoit - vocals, guitars
Justin Forrest - bass
Mike Repasch-Nieves - guitars
Joel M. Reynolds - guitars
Duncan Rich - drums

Serj Tankian’s Elasticity

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Coming out March 19, System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian will release the Elasticity EP via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. Tankian shared a video for the title track this week, embedded below. When I conceived possibly doing another record with the guys from System of a Down a few years back, … Read more

Frenzal Rhomb's debut gets a repress

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Austria-based SBÄM Records will be re-releasing Australia-based Frenzal Rhomb's debut LP, which originally released in 1995 and preluded the group joining Fat Wreck Chords. Titled Coughin Up A Storm, the reissue will be pressed on new vinyl colors and becomes available on March 3. Read more

New Ship Thieves in March

Posted in Records on February 5, 2021

Ship Thieves have a new full-length coming on March 21. Titled Irruption, it's the Gainesville, FL band's fourth album, which will be released on March 12 Chunksaah Records. The band is fronted by Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music), and also includes bassist Chad Darby (Samiam), guitarist Addison Burns (Quit, The … Read more

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Video Premiere - "Medal" by Hey Colossus

Posted in Records on February 2, 2021

Premiering here, we've got the nicely done video for "Medal" from London group Hey Colossus' 2020 album Dances / Curses, released by Wrong Speed Records in the UK and Learning Curve in the US. About the song, vocalist Paul Sykes says: "Didn’t really realize it until much later after it … Read more

No Earbuds presents a new charitable comp series

Posted in Records on February 1, 2021

No Earbuds, an artist development company founded by Jamie Coletta, is offering a new charity compilation series named Earbudz. Volume One will release this Friday, Feb. 5, and features 20 new songs from artists on the roster, including Dollar Signs, Pkew Pkew Pkew, Slingshot Dakota, Into it. Over it., and … Read more

New Cavemen 7-inch

Posted in Records on January 31, 2021

Last year The Cavemen released Euthanise Me. Now they're back with a new 7" called Am I A Monster?, courtesy of Pig Baby Records. The new release features two more songs in a similar rollociking r 'n' r style from the New Zealand group. Read more

Teenage Fanclub updates

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

The new album by Teenage Fanclub, Endless Arcade, is taking shape. Set for release on April 30 on Merge Record, the group has not release two singles: "Home" and now a cover of the Norman Blake sone “I’m More Inclined.” Endless Arcade is the veteran band's first new album since … Read more

Live MONO record, MONO live tour dates to come

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

Japan's MONO will release a live album titled Beyond the Past: Live in London with the Platinum Anniversary Orchestra on March 19 via Pelagic Records. The record was recorded as the band celebrated its twentieth anniversary in London on December 14, 2019, with a unique lineup that included Boris, Envy, … Read more

Mountain Goats' Songs for Pierre Chuvin

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

Released last year as a limited cassette record, Mountain Goats' Songs for Pierre Chuvin will now get a proper physical release on LP, and CD on March 26 through merge Records. Read more about the record in this year-old post. Read more

Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes) live album

Posted in Records on January 29, 2021

Josh Caterer, known as the vocalist with Illinois punks Smoking Popes, has announced alive album out on March 26. The new albu is titled The Hideout Sessions and features Caterer and a full backing band recorded at a one-night-only live-to-tape recording from The Hideout in Chicago during a livestream 2020 … Read more

Valse Noot's Utter Contempt

Posted in Records on January 29, 2021

French noise rock band Valse Noot has shared a video for the song "Angst," off their upcoming album titled Utter Contempt. Just as spireful as the song and album title, their sound is bitter, fierce and driving. Watch the video below, one of 7 new songs in total for the … Read more

Kavrila's Rituals III

Posted in Records on January 29, 2021

Calling Hamburg, Germany home, sludge-punks Kavrila are back with the new Rituals III album, courtesy of Narshardaa Records, on March 26. The band, pulling influence from metal to doom and more energetic hardcore, has shared the lead single, "Sunday," now (below). February 26 update: The band has also now shared … Read more

Space Cadet to land in March

Posted in Records on January 29, 2021

Wit ha new video "Bad Luck" out now, Space Cadet's debut album, Lion On A Leash, is set to release on March 26 on Wiretap Records. The band features Dave Walsh and Matt Hock, formerly of The Explosion, taking a turn toward post-punk, Brit rock, and new wave inspriation. The … Read more

SPB exclusive: Modern Cynics - Auditory Postcards

Posted in Records on January 25, 2021

The pandemic has caused a lot of inward searching. It's caused a lot of isolation. It's caused a lot of boredom. It's caused a lot of sadness. It's also inspired a lot of creativity, which brings us to Modern Cynics' debut, Auditory Postcards. As its name implies, the point of … Read more

A collection of fake covers -- TV bands, etc.

Posted in Records on January 23, 2021

Drunk Dial Records continues its string of atypical releases, this time issuing the new Fakes compilation, in which 16 real bands cover 16 fictional ones. The collection includes Berwanger, Personality Cult, Charlie Continental, Pool Party, Dave Williams and more covering songs from Doug, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, The Simpsons, … Read more

Adult Mom joins Epitaph

Posted in Records on January 23, 2021

Epitaph has announced the March 5 release of Driver, a new full-length from Adult Mom. Driver is the third full-length from Stevie Knipe, delivering "queer rom-com indie pop." Adult Mom began as a solo project from Knipe and has grown to often include a full band, including musicians Olivia Battell … Read more

Whisper Room has a new record

Posted in Records on January 23, 2021

Whisper Room, a Tornoto trio featuring Aidan Baker (Nadja) on guitar/effects, Neil Wiernik (NAW) on bass/laptop and Jakob Thiesen (Students) on drums, has a new record out next month. Titled Lunokhod, the record debuts on Feb. 26 on Midira Records and picking up where its predecessor, The Cruelest Month, left … Read more

New Tomahawk in March

Posted in Records on January 23, 2021

Tomahawk has announced a new full-length called Tonic Immobility, scheduled for release on March 26 via Ipecac Recordings. It's the first full-length from the band featuring Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard/Unsemble), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle/Fantômas), Mike Patton (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle, etc.) and John Stanier (Helmet/Battles) in eight years. The … Read more

Drag City announced Ty Segall and Cory Hanson release

Posted in Records on January 22, 2021

In 2015 Ty Segall teamed up with Cory Hanson, writing material that ended up lost in time for five years. Now, Drag City has announced a one-sided etched vinyl 10" release. Read more Pre-orders are open now via the label. Read more