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Album #10 from Violent Femmes

Posted in Records on May 4, 2019

Violent Femmes return on July 26 with the new Hotel Last Resort, which is the band's tenth overall full-length and will be released by PIAS. It features guest appearances from Tom Verlaine (Television) and Stefan Janoski (pro skateboarder). The band also teamed up with Nike for the release of a specially branded shoe.

The band is on tour now and hits the road again this summer, including several festival dates. Violent Femmes last released We Can Do Anything in 2016.

Watch the title track below.

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VIOLENT FEMMES ON TOUR 2019

MAY
3 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
4 - Redondo Beach, CA - BeachLife Festival *
5 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys Concerts By The Sea #
7 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren # SOLD OUT
9 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at The Moody Theater #
10 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Houston
11 - Arlington, TX - KAABOO Texas #
13 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre #
14 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom # SOLD OUT
16 - Memphis, TN - Graceland Live #
17 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant #
18 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee

JULY
28 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena **
29 - Selbyville, DE - The Freeman Stage **
30 - Washington, DC - The Anthem **

AUGUST
1 - New York, NY - Pier 17 **
2 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage **
3 - Boston, MA - Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion **
4 - East Providence, RI - Bold Point Park **
6 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE **
8 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre **
9 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater **
10 - Indianapolis, IN - Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park **
11 - Rochester Hills, MI - Meadow Brook Amphitheatre **
14 - Minneapolis, MN - Surly Brewing Company **
15 - Des Moines, IA - Water Works Park **
16 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre **
17 - Lyons, CO - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival *
23 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
24-25 - Port Townsend, WA - THING *

SEPTEMBER
6 - Omaha, NE - Shadow Ridge Music Festival *

* Festival Performance
# w/X
** w/Ben Folds

VIOLENT FEMMES
HOTEL LAST RESORT
[PIAS]
Release Date: Friday, July 26

Another Chorus
I Get What I Want
I'm Nothing (Feat. Stefan Janoski)
Adam Was A Man
Not Ok
Hotel Last Resort (Feat. Tom Verlaine)
Everlasting You
It's All Or Nothing
I'm Not Gonna Cry
This Free Ride
Paris To Sleep
Sleepin' At The Meetin'
God Bless America

 

Debut full-length from Kitty Kat Fan Club out soon

Posted in Records on May 4, 2019

At the end of the month Kitty Kat Fan Club will release its debut full-length, following two 7"s. The band was formed by Mike Park (Asian Man Records), inspired after Park realized his last full band experience came with Skankin' Pickle, who disbanded in 1996. Kitty Kat Fan Club play … Read more

SPB exclusive: Introducing the Fleshies

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

Fleshies are back with a new album. Titled Introducing the Fleshies, the new jam is available from Dirt Cult Records now. The Oakland, CA band originally formed in 1999 and has previous records on renowned labels including Alternative Tentacles, Recess, Adeline, and more. They’re known for a serious work ethic … Read more

Who are Acquaintances?

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

File 13 Records will release 8 1/2 Lives, the second album from Chicago's Acquaintances. While just the band's second album, the quartet features many famililar faces from other prominent indie bands: Jered Gummere - Guitar, Vocals (The Ponys, Bare Mutants, Richard Vain) Justin Sinkovich - Guitar, Vocals (The Poison Arrows, … Read more

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Tim Heidecker is brokenhearted

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

Comedian Tim Heidecker has a new album coming out in June. Titled What The Brokenhearted Do…, the record is a response (of sorts) to alt-right outrage at his political comedy during the Trump administration. When trolls responded by starting a viral rumor that Heidecker's wife had left him, it inspired … Read more

The Pretty Flowers covers album

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

The Pretty Flowers will release a covers album on May 3, followed by a US tour that begins in San Pedro, CA on May 23 and wraps up on June 1 in San Francisco. Titled The Golden Beat Sessions, the new album will be available on casssette (Dirt Cult Records) … Read more

More Pain x-ray flexi

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

Nick Zimmer (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Justin Pearson (Dead Cross, The Locust, Retox--and SPB guest columnist) have released a new limited edition, self-titled flexi disc EP under the moniker of No Pain, also available digitally from Three One G Records. As the label puts it, "MORE PAIN is thrash turned … Read more

The Jackets have new LP out soon

Posted in Records on April 28, 2019

On June 14 The Jackets will release their fourth LP, and sendond on Voodoo Rhythm Records, to be titled Queen of the Pill. The garage-psych punk band calls Switzerland home and members have also played with The Sex Organs. Queen of the Pill was produced by King Khan (King Khan … Read more

Up next from Big|Brave

Posted in Records on April 27, 2019

Big|Brave is set to release a new LP next month titled A Gaze Among Them. The band, interviewed here by SPB, have debuted a video for "Sibling" to give fans a taste of what is to come. The record itself releases on May 10 on Southern Lord, followed by a … Read more

More Pinkish Black

Posted in Records on April 27, 2019

Pinkish Black will release Concept Unification on June 14, the band's fourth full-length album. The album will come out on cd, vinyl, and digital formats via Relapse Records. The new album feature six new tracks by the Texas experimental duo. Get a teaser via "Until," after the bump. Read more … Read more

Oh Sees touring and reissuing Thee Hounds of Foggy Notion

Posted in Records on April 27, 2019

First released in 2008, Thee Oh Sees will reissue Thee Hounds of Foggy Nation on May 24 on Castle Face Records. "Thee Hounds of Foggy Notion / Live Performances Sans Stages And Whatnots With Thee Oh Sees (2008), is a film we made just over a decade ago, and this … Read more

New Baroness album and tour

Posted in Records on April 27, 2019

Baroness, who recently wrapped up a co-headlining tour with Deafheaven, will embark on another headlining tour this July in support of Gold & Grey, the band's upcoming fifth album. Gold & Grey releases on June 14 on Abraxan Hymns, with 17 new tracks from the group. Read more Previously announced … Read more

Thin Lips release EP to fund van repairs

Posted in Records on April 25, 2019

Thin Lips have a new 3-song EP out now on Lame-O Records. Titled Carrot Milk, it's available on Bandcamp in the pay-what-you-want format in effort to raise funds for van repairs. Otherwise, it releases officially come May. The band, fighting van issues, is currently on the road with Camp Cope. … Read more

Deafkids + Rakta

Posted in Records on April 20, 2019

Two Brazilian bands, Deafkids and Rakta, have joined forces for a collaborative two-song EP. The bands are currently on tour together as well, on a European trek that kicked off following Roadburn. Deafkids last released Metaprogramação (Neurot Recordings). Read more DEAFKIDS / RATKA European Tour: 4/18/2019 Urban Spree - Berlin, … Read more

First widespread release of The King Khan Experience's Turkey Ride

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

On May 24, The King Khan Experience will release Turkey Ride, a collection of eighteen year-odl recordings that saw very limited release originally. The new/old record comes out on Khannibalism/Ernest Jenning Record Co. The King Khan Experience was a solo project of namesake King Khan and was recorded when he … Read more

DOA unreleased demos and more on 1978

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

As hardcore pioneers D.O.A. celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, the band will release a double 12" LP/cd titled 1978, coming out on May 3 on Sudden Death. The album is a collection of unreleased demos, rare songs, and early singles from the veteran group fronted by Joey "Shithead" Keithley. … Read more

Cave In's Final Transmission

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

Nearly seven years since the release of White Silence and a year since the passing of bassist Caleb Scofield, Cave In will return with Final Transmission, scheduled to release on June 7 on Hydra Head. Last March, the band was rehearsing new material when they received the tragic news of … Read more

New Ten Foot Pole material in the works

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

1990s melodic punks Ten Foot Pole are back in action, with a new record of all new material set for release on May 10. Titled Escalating Quickly, it's their first new material since 2004. The band will back up its release with a North American tour and a stop at … Read more

Pelican return with Nighttime Stories

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

Pelican, who releaed a Record Store Day single yesterday, have announced a new full-length LP set for June 7 on Southern Lord Recordings. Titled Nighttime Stories, the new LP is eight tracks in total, each written in full by guitarist Dalles Thomas -- who joined the band in place of … Read more

Orphanage Named Earth return with Saudade

Posted in Records on April 14, 2019

Poland's Orphanage Named Earth will return with a new album in May/June. Titled Saudade, the record is the band's second (following Re-Evolve) and is described as romantic crust with post-metal, sludge, and crust influence. Pre-orders are open now. Read more