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Cosmic Sonic Rendezvous 2026

Posted in Shows on May 9, 2026

Tee Pee Records / United Sounds NYC sponsorerd Cosmic Sonic Rendezvous is back, taking place in Brooklyn, NY later this month on May 23-24. The two-day lineup leans heavy on doom and psychedelia, including The Obsessed, Dead Meadow, Eyehategod, Pentagram, and more (full lineup below).

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SATURDAY

COSMIC STAGE:

Dead Meadow
Al-Qasar
The Atomic Bitchwax
Electric Citizen
Mirror Queen
Worshipper
Alreckque

SONIC STAGE:

Freedom Hawk
Satan's Satyrs
Sun Voyager
Casket Rats
The Golden Grass
Dead Hits
River Cult

SUNDAY

COSMIC STAGE:

Pentagram
Eyehategod
Legions of Doom
The Obsessed
Sacri Monti

SONIC STAGE:

Sphaéros Possession
Carousel
Black Moon Cult
Magick Potion
Ike's Wasted World
Sabbath Warlock
Spit Shine

BEER GARDEN:

Mick's Jaguar
Cat's Eye
Dave Hill

FEST 24 is coming

Posted in Shows on April 30, 2026

Tickets are on sale for FEST 24, taking place Oct. 23-25 with hundreds of bands taking over downtown Gainesville, FL for the twenty-fourth time. Current pricing runs through May 31, then goes up after June 1. Read SPB's FEST 23 coverage here. Many more bands are still to be announced … Read more

Buddies Fest 2

Posted in Shows on April 24, 2026

Buddies Fest, which kicked off in Tillsonburg, Ontario last year, is back with another 3-day lineup of punk kbands taking over The Mill/Paddy's Underground on August 7-9, with additional afterparty shows at The Copper Mug. Among the many performers, listed in no particular order: ALL, Kepi Ghoulie, Drag The River, … Read more

Ghost Canyon Fest 2026

Posted in Shows on April 14, 2026

The fourth Ghost Canyon Fest has been announced for August 28-30 in Denver, CO, taking place between three venues in the city and including the first-ever Denver performance by Kowloon Walled City, Silkworm's first time in town in 25 years, and a solo set from Steven Von Till, among others. … Read more

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Recess Romp 5 w/ D4, OWTH, TTK, and bands without acronymns

Posted in Shows on April 4, 2026

The now-annual Recess Romp returns to The Sardine in San Pedro, CA, taking place August 13-16 this year with a stacked lineup that will include Dillinger Four, Off With Their Heads, Toys That Kill, Alice Bag, Scared of Chaka, and more. The first wave of announcements is as follows: Read … Read more

Liberation Weekend II in DC

Posted in Shows on April 1, 2026

taking place April 24-26 at Black Cat and Transmission in Washington, DC, Liberation Weekend II is a musical festival and fundraiser benefiting No More Dysphoria and Gender Liberation Movement. Hosed by Rayceen Pendarvis, the festival will feature Laura Jane Grace, Pool Kids, Pissed Jeans, Ezra Furman, Devi McCallion, Hit Like … Read more

Frank Turner Announces Support for Lost Evenings IX

Posted in Shows on March 9, 2026

Frank Turner has finally revealed the line-up for his 9th Lost Evenings Fest, taking place in Dallas, Texas at the South Side Ballroom from September 24th to the 27th. The first night will have The Menzingers and Florida-punk legends, Hot Water Music with Koo Koo opening. Ben Kweller and Laura … Read more

DCxPC Live presents Rally in Valley festival

Posted in Shows on February 24, 2026

Prolific record label DCxPC Live has announced some live-in-person activity in addition to their catalog of live recordings. The label will host 2026 Rally in Valley festival at Snapper Magee's in Kingston, NY on April 11-12. The event celebrates the label's fifth anniversary in the most fitting way possible. The … Read more

Caterwaul 2026 includes Didjits, Mike Watt, Dazzling Killmen+

Posted in Shows on February 23, 2026

Caterwaul returns to defiant Minneapolis, MN in 2026, taking place June 5-7, 2026 at Zhora Darling this year. The lineup is still not fully announced, but organizers have announced 10 of the performers at the 3-day event: Dazzling Killmen Didjits H.E.A.T. Mike Watt + The Missingmen Muscle New Brutalism Point … Read more

Darsombra Presents Transmission – A Celebration For Ann Everton

Posted in Shows on February 21, 2026

Darsombra will take over Ottobat in Batlimore, MD for a two-day festival in h onor of the late Ann Everton, who passed away suddenly in October 2025. The festival takes place Feb. 28-March 1 and features performances from nearly 30 artists including, but not limited to Acoustic War On Women, … Read more

Chain X with Swing Kids, Trace Amount, Body Stuff

Posted in Shows on February 6, 2026

Launched in 2016, by Curran Reynolds, Justin Pearson, and Brandon Gallagher, PR collective The Chain will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a show in New York featuring all three founders' projects, plus more. Taking place at Elsewhere in Brookltn on April 19, the show is headlined by the reformed Swing … Read more

3 days of Milwaukee Metal

Posted in Shows on January 31, 2026

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Festival continues in 2026. Taking place June 5-7 (pre-party on June 4), the 3+ day event has announced most of its lineup, which includes sets from Napalm Death, Iron Reagan, Pallbearer, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Ministry, Weekend Nachos and many many more -- read the … Read more

Coming to Austin Psych Fest this year...

Posted in Shows on January 25, 2026

Running May 8-10, 2026 at The Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX, Austin Psych Fest returns for another year with a stacked lineup that includese the likes of The Flaming Lips, The Black Angels, DIIV, Ty Segall, and many more. The festival began in 2008 and also sells single day … Read more

Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill and more at Mosswood Meltdown this year

Posted in Shows on January 16, 2026

The annual Oakland, CA music festival Mosswood Meltdown returns July 18-19, 2026, with this year's lineup to include Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, The Spits, Scowl, The Return of Jackie & Judy -- a Ramones cover band featuring Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, and Corin Tucker, and more. Pavement and Vivian Girls … Read more

Solid Sound Festival 2026 lineup

Posted in Shows on December 18, 2025

The Wilco led Solid Sound Festival will take place again in 2026, at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA on June 26-28. The newly announced lineup includes Billy Bragg, The Breeders, Gang of Four, Sharp Pins, of course Wilco, and more -- including Wilco teaming with Bragg to perform Mermaid … Read more

Bright Eyes full album shows announced

Posted in Shows on December 13, 2025

Bright Eyes will play three cross-country dates celebrating the 21st annniversary of their albums I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn, stopping in New York, Colorado, and California in mid 2026. Tilly and the Wall will perform at Red Rocks, The Moldy Peaches at Hollywood … Read more

Forever Deaf Fest 2026 lineup announcement

Posted in Shows on December 10, 2025

Forever Deaf Fest 2026 returns to Chicago, taking place at 2 venues over 2 days on April 10-11, 2026 with an afterparty show in a third venue. This year's lineup features Atomic Rule (feat. members of Every Time I Die, Dry Kill Logic, The Acacia Strain, and Eternal Sleep), See … Read more

Laura Jane Grace, Fucked Up & more at MPF

Posted in Shows on November 29, 2025

Manchester Punk Festival, April 3-5, 2026, has announced a wave of bands to play at next year's event -- with more to ocme. The 2026 festival is the 10th occurrence of the event, with Laura Jane Grace, Fucked Up, Slow Gherkin, Inner Terrestrials, Stike Anywhere, Dead To Me, Brendan Kelly, … Read more

Northwest Terror Fest 2026

Posted in Shows on November 22, 2025

The dates are set for Northwest Terror Fest 2026, returning in at Neumos and Barboza venues in Seattle, WA from May 7-9. The lineup is still to be finalized, but wave 1 includes sets by Pig Destroyer, playing Prowler In The Yard, plus Deadguy, Kylesa, Iron Lung, Oranssi Pazuzu and … Read more

Fire in the Mountains 2026

Posted in Shows on November 16, 2025

Fire in the Mountains returns July 23-26, 2026 at Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, MT, a heavy festival in a natural setting in the summer. The festival just added another wave of participating bands, including Baroness, The Ruins of Beverast, Midwife, and YOB. Read more Announced lineup: 16 Horsepower … Read more