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Halifax Pop Explosion Announces First Initial Line-Up

Posted in Shows on August 8, 2011

Halifax Pop Explosion has released the initial line-up for this year's festival taking place October 18th-22nd. The line-up features Fucked Up, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Chad Vangaalen, Titus Andronicus, The Thermals, Murder by Death, and many more. Hit the jump for the full list.

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Initial line-up with more to come:

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
The Thermals
Fucked Up
Chad VanGaalen
The Rural Alberta Advantage
Titus Andronicus
JEFF the Brotherhood
Plants and Animals
Braids
Dan Mangan
Twin Shadow
PS I Love You
Timber Timbre
Ohbijou
Chixdiggit
Amelia Curran w/ Symphony Nova Scotia
Rich Aucoin & Friends
Demon’s Claws
Hip Club Groove
Miracle Fortress
Bonjay
Trouble Andrew
The Juan Maclean
Suuns
Library Voices
Dog Day
Gobble Gobble
Kidstreet
Les Breastfeeders
Snailhouse
Graham Wright & the Good Times Band
Wildlife
Bruce Peninsula
Doug Paisley
The Olympic Symphonium
Unexpect
Southern Shores
The Spring Standards
Olenka and the Autumn Lovers
Murder By Death

Denovali Swingfest line-up announced

Posted in Shows on August 2, 2011

Organizers have announced the line-up for the three day "Experimental Music Festival" in Germany. Running from September 30, 2012 – October 1 at Weststadhalle Essen, tickets can be purchased here. 21 artists will play, from 9 different countries, including Sunn O))), Nadja, and Zu. For a full listing, see below. … Read more

Fun Fun Fun Fest Announces Line-Up

Posted in Shows on August 1, 2011

Fun Fun Fun Fest has announced the line-up for this year's festival--taking place November 4th-6th in Austin, Texas at Auditorium Shores. The fest has Passion Pit, Lykke Li, Slayer The Damned, Danzig, Public Enemy, Major Lazer, and more headlining the different stages. Other notable acts are Murder City Devils, Ted … Read more

Latterman Adds New Reunion Shows

Posted in Shows on August 1, 2011

Latterman recently announced that they would be doing 2 reunion shows on the East Coast in December, and tickets sold out overwhelmingly fast. They've now announced 2 more shows. One will be another show in Brooklyn, NY at The Music Hall of Willamsburg on December 3rd. The other takes place … Read more

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Tiger Army Announces Octoberflame IV

Posted in Shows on August 1, 2011

At a recent Tiger Army performance, the band announced that the annual Octoberflame shows would return for its 4th year this Fall on October 28th and 29th in Anaheim, CA at The Grove. Tickets go on sale August 5th at noon pst. Although the band has been relatively silent lately, … Read more

Fest 10 adds more bands

Posted in Shows on July 30, 2011

The ever-growing line-up for Fest 10 in Gainesville, FL has announced another round of added bands. Added are: Monikers, Kyle Kinane, The Emotron, The Forthrights, Scum of the Earth, Worlds, Rivernecks, Alligator, Mouthbreather, John-Micheal Bond, Billy Wallace, Greys (Canada), Pujol, Kite Party, Teenage Softies, Wet Witch, The Fucking Wrath, Arms … Read more

Scarlet Grey Take Up Residency in England

Posted in Shows on July 13, 2011

So-Cal Pop-Rockers, Scarlet Grey, will be heading to London this September, where they will play Monto Water Rats every Wednesday beginning the 7th for the entire month. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketweb. Read more

Plans underway for Maryland Deathfest X (2012)

Posted in Shows on July 11, 2011

Maryland Deathfest organizers have begun work on their tenth anniversary celebration, setting May 24-27, 2012 as the dates for the event, to be held at Sonar in Baltimore, MD. Thus far, the following bands have been confirmed for the festival: Morbid AngelSaint VitusMorgothAnvilSuffocationChurch of MiseryDemigodGhoulUnsaneMacabreThe Devil's BloodBethlehemNegura BungetToday Is The … Read more

The Fest to Release More Tickets and Add Bands

Posted in Shows on June 29, 2011

It's been announced that more tickets for this years The Fest 10 will be released July 6th at 12pm EST. Additionally, more bands will also be booked to play the festival. They won't be announced for another 2 weeks, but "bigger bands" have "expressed interest." You can check out the … Read more

Ted Leo to perform seminal album in full at Seaport, NY festival

Posted in Shows on June 29, 2011

Ted Leo has announced indirectly via Twitter that he'll be performing his classic 2001 record The Tyranny of Distance in full at the annual South Street Seaport festival "warm up" show in New York. The show is on 9th July and you can find out more details here and here. … Read more

Primordial Added To Bloodstock Open Air Bill

Posted in Shows on June 28, 2011

Irish black/folk metal legends Primordial have been confirmed as the final main stage addition to the UK's Bloodstock Open Air festival, taking place August 12th-14th at Derby's Catton Hall. It's not often this band grace the shores of England; and after releasing their eighth studio album Redemption At The Puritan's … Read more

The Power of the Riff schedules August shows

Posted in Shows on June 20, 2011

Southern Lord Recordings, in association with The Power of the Riff, have announced four installments of their live series. The installments will kick off with the August 13, 2011 second official The Power of the Riff Fest in Los Angeles, CA. Currently confirmed bands include Pentagram, Winter, Pelican, Trap Them, … Read more

The Descendents, Kid Dynamite, and Death Fromt Above 1979 Head to FYF Fest

Posted in Shows on June 15, 2011

FYF Fest have just announced the full line up for 2011. It features The Descendents, Death From Above 1979, Broken Social Scene, and Explosions in the Sky topping the bill. Other notable acts are Kid Dynamite, The Dead Milkmen, The Weakerthans, and Touche Amore. FYF Fest will take place September … Read more

Best Friends Day adds bands

Posted in Shows on June 2, 2011

Richmond, VA festival Best Friends Day, which takes place from August 18-21, 2011, has added Zero Boys, Kevin Seconds, Mikey Erg, Tubers, Sexy Crimes, and Grown Ass Men to the line-up. Bands previously announced include, but are not limited to, Against Me!, 7 Seconds, Converge, Corrosion of Conformity, Pg 99, … Read more

Razorcake to celebrate 10 year anniversary

Posted in Shows on June 2, 2011

Non-profit zine Razorcake, which recently printed issue #62, has announced plans for a 10 year anniversary show in Highland Park, CA. The August 12, 2011 show will feature the Arrivals (recently interviewed by SPB), Hex Dispensers, Young Offenders, and Toys That Kill (also recently in SPB). The show will be … Read more

Tegan & Sara Announce Three "Intimate" Shows in Canada

Posted in Shows on May 31, 2011

Tegan & Sara have announced three Canadian shows in Alberta. The duo described the shows as being ...different from any shows we have ever done before in Canada. We are planning to do very special, intimate shows, with a new ensemble. They plan on accompanying each performance with a Q&A … Read more

Switchtense added to Resurrection Fest

Posted in Shows on May 27, 2011

Resurrection Fest, taking place from July 28-30 in Viverio, Spain, has added Portuguese thrash metal act Switchtense to the bill. Also playing the festival are Meshuggah, Sylosis, Kvelertak, Comeback Kid, Strife, Bouncing Souls, Gorilla Biscuits, and more. An official schedule has yet to be released. Read more

Fest 10 adds bands

Posted in Shows on May 24, 2011

The Fest 10 recently added more confirmations for the October 28-30, 2011 party in Gainesville, FL. Added to the already massive listing are: Ted Leo + The Pharmacists; Defiance, Ohio; Franz Nicolay; Mercury Program; Regents; Bangers (UK); Astpai (Austria); Run Forever; Street Eaters; The Holy Mess; Cutman; Junior Battles; Dude … Read more

Insubordination Fest 6 lineup announced

Posted in Shows on May 18, 2011

Insubordination Records has announced the lineup to their sixth annual festival held in Baltimore, MD. The fest will take place August 11-13 and bands announced thus far include the following: Chixdiggit!, Danny Vapid and the Cheats (playing his songs written for the Mopes, The Methadones, Screeching Weasel, and Riverdales), Dear … Read more

Midwest Hell Fest This Weekend In Wisconsin

Posted in Shows on May 9, 2011

Midwest Hell Fest takes place this weekend. Brought to you by Wisconsin Pirate Punks, Profane Existence & Hell on earth Records, this first time festival boasts an impressive line-up of bands, encompassing all things crust, thrash, black, ‘core, and so on. Featured acts include Germany’s Instinct Of Survival, From Ashes … Read more