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New material from Gang of Four in March

Posted in Records on December 22, 2018

Forty years after the release of Entertainment!, Gang of Four are back with another new full-length in the coming year. Titled Happy Now, the album will release on March 1 on PledgeMusic.

The band is noted for their angular post-punk sounds and the growing use of electronicsand the group is currently comprised of Andy Gill, Gaoler, Thomas McNiece, and Tobias Humble. 

In addition to the new record, they will be touring the US in February.

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Happy Now Track listing: 

Toreador
Alpha Male
One True Friend
Ivanka - My Name's On It
Don't Ask Me
Change the Locks
I'm A Liar
White Lies
Paper Thin
Lucky (Bonus Track)

TOUR DATES
  
Feb 4
Marty’s On Newport
Tustin, CA
 
Feb 5
The Casbah
San Diego, CA
 
Feb 6
Roxy Theatre
W. Hollywood, CA
 
Feb 8
Strummer’s
Fresno, CA
 
Feb 9
The Chapel
San Francisco, CA
 
Feb 11
Global Hall
Denver, CO
 
Feb 12
Slow Down
Omaha, NE
 
Feb 13
Space
Evanston, IL
 
Feb 14
Shank Hall
Milwaukee, WI
 
Feb 16
El Club
Detroit, MI
 
Feb 17
Club Café
Pittsburgh, PA
 
Feb 19
Once Ballroom
Somerville, MA
 
Feb 20
Space Ballroom
Hamden, CT
 
Feb 21
U Street Music Hall
Washington, DC
 
Feb 22
Underground Arts
Philadelphia, PA
 
Feb 23
Asbury Lanes
Asbury Park, NJ
 
Feb 24
The Colony
Woodstock, NY
 
Feb 25
Rough Trade NYC
Brooklyn, NY

More by Mark Deutrom

Posted in Records on December 21, 2018

Mark Deutrom has announced a new solo effort under the name of The Blue Bird, scheduled for release on Jan. 4 via Season of Mist. Deutrom, a former bassist for The Melvins, hasn't released new music under his own name for 6 years. The Blue Bird is described as "rock … Read more

Quits self-titled debut to release in December

Posted in Records on December 15, 2018

Influenced by the likes of Drive Like Jehu, Metz, and Circus Lupus, Denver's Quits released their self-titled debut on cassette on Dec. 14 via Sleeping Giant Glossolalia. The band hits the US West Coast next month. The band features bassist Neil Keener who joined after the album recording, and has … Read more

Dead Swords announce debut full-length

Posted in Records on December 15, 2018

Featuring members of The Gaslight Anthem and Bottomfeeder, New Jersey's Dead Swords will release their debut in 2019. Comprised of Alex Rosamilia (The Gaslight Anthem) and Corey Perez (Bottomfeeder/Let Me Run), the shoegave band will release the 11-song Ender on Human Blood Records on March 8. The band previously released … Read more

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New Aneurysm in February

Posted in Records on December 15, 2018

Boston's Aneurysm will release its first full-length on February 1. Titled Awareness, it was recorded at GodCity Studio in Salem, MA, by Chris Johnson (bassist of Deafheaven and Doomriders) and will be released joinyl by Tor Johnson Records (vinyl), Constant Disappointment Records (vinyl and CD), and Suspended Soul Records (cassette). … Read more

New from Bad Mojos

Posted in Records on December 15, 2018

Switzerland's Bad Mojos have set a Dec. 21 release date for the upcoming I Hope You OD, on Voodoo Rhythm Records. The band formed in 2015 and previously released records on No Front Teeth Records and Kink Records. They'll be playing dates Switzerland and Denmark soon. Check out the song/video … Read more

The Vandoliers plan new record in February

Posted in Records on December 15, 2018

Dallas-Forth Worgh group the Vandoliers will release a new album titled Forever on Feb. 22, 2019. The album is their third in total and first for Bloodshot Records. Since forming in 2015, the band most recently released The Native in 2017. Check out "Troublemaker" here: Read more TOUR DATES: 12/15 … Read more

SPB exclusive: Words a Game

Posted in Records on December 14, 2018

Out today, Scene Point Blank has teamed up with Coin Toss Records to share a reissue of Words A Game, originally released on CD in 1995, and now on LP and digital formats for the first time. Featuring 12 songs, the files were remastered for vinyl, along with new art … Read more

JR Slayer release in February

Posted in Records on December 9, 2018

JR Slayer, featuring Cody Totolato (The Blood Brothers/Heady Wound City/Jaguar Love) has a new album in the works. Named You Found Me, it's scheduled to release on Feb. 1 and consists of 9 songs that were recorded in Votolato's home studio, his second album under the moniker. “JR Slayer is … Read more

News from Bob Mould's camp

Posted in Records on December 9, 2018

Bob Mould has a new album scheduled for releases on Feb. 8, 2019 titled Sunshine Rock. Coming out on Merge Records, the record is inspired by Mould's experiences in Berlin, Germany. "Almost four years ago, I made plans for an extended break," Mould says. "I started spending time in Berlin … Read more

Surachai announces Come, Deathless

Posted in Records on December 9, 2018

Following the 2016 release of Instinct and Momeory, Surachai will release Come, Deathless on Jan. 25 on BL_K Noise. Combinging noise, electronics, and avant garde metal, the 12-track release also features gest apperances from Aaron Harris (ISIS/Palms), Juey Karam (The Locust/One Day As a Lion), and singer Sara Kendell. Get … Read more

AFI release EP

Posted in Records on December 9, 2018

Longtime SPB favorites AFI are back with a new EP titled The Missing Man (Ex Noctem Nacimur). The five song mini-album released this past Friday and was produced and mixed by Jade Puget. The band released AFI (The Blood Album) last year. Read more

CJ Ramone's Christmas Lullaby

Posted in Records on December 8, 2018

The one and only CJ Ramone just released a new Christmas single, Christmas Lullaby, on Fat Wreck Chords. Available on digital platforms and vinyl, the 2-song sing features an A-side original and a cover of The Kink's classic "Father Christmas" on the B-side. Read more 2019 Tour Dates: 07/12/19 Gierle, … Read more

The Faint to release to record next year

Posted in Records on December 8, 2018

The Faint will be back with a new album on March 15. The new album is stitled Egowerk and will be issued by Saddle Creek and includes 11 songs. Prior to Egowerk, the last released CAPSULE:1999-2016. Read more

New Pale Lips news

Posted in Records on December 7, 2018

Pale Lips recently release the new You're A Doll singe on Nov. 30, to be followed by the group's second full-length after the calendar turns. Titled After the Dark, the new album will be released by Spaghetty Town Records (USA), God's Candy Records (Canada), and Alien Snatch Records (Europe). The … Read more

American Steel is back with new 7-inch

Posted in Records on December 7, 2018

American Steel released a surprise new 7" this week, almost five year's after the band's most recent show together. Titled State of Grace, the 2-song 7" is out on Fat Wreck Chords and the band will be playing four live dates (Albany, CA and Chicago, IL) this month -- including … Read more

SPB exclusive: Shadow People - Secrets EP

Posted in Records on December 4, 2018

Scene Point Blank is excited to premiere the new EP by Shadow People, Secrets, out on Dec. 7. The Baton Rouge, LA band originally formed as a two-piece in 2013, adding bass two years later. They play a feedback-laden noisy brand of rock fueled by dynamic changes and the equally … Read more

First new Specials album in 37 years

Posted in Records on December 3, 2018

Fresh off the release of "Ghost Town," in 1981, two-tone originators The Specials are back with Encore, a new full-length to release on Feb. 1, 2019. While the aforementioned "Ghost Town" was a #1 hit in the UK 37 years ago, it was also the band's last release. With 2019 … Read more

Graf Orlock are back for more

Posted in Records on November 27, 2018

Graf Orlock has a lot in the works. The band announced 3 US East Coast dates in January and also have a new album soon to come. Titled Violent Cinema, Volume 1, the new release comes out on Vitriol Records on Dec. 7 -- next Friday. To get fans ready, … Read more

American Noise: Vol. 2 coming on limited press vinyl

Posted in Records on November 27, 2018

Dirtnap Records, who previously released American Noise: Vol 1 -- a limited edition vinyl soundtrack to The Smart Studios Story, a documentary about the history of Madison, Wisconsin's Smart Studios. The film itself explores 30 years of recording history from the heart of the Midwest, with the soundtrack specifically featuring … Read more