On July 31, Southpaw records will release Young Guv + The Skuzz, a project lead by Been Cook, aka Young Governor, of Fucked Up. The 12" is a pop record influences by Guided By Voices, Tom Petty, and the Replacements, with Cook backed by Toronto, ON's The Skuzz.
Treasure Fleet has announced a new record this fall on Recess Records, Future Ways. The psyche/pop-punk band features members of The Arrivals, Smoking Popes, and The Lawrence Arms. Earlier this year the band released Cocamotion, also on Recess. Future Ways was initially planned to be the group's first …
A389's latest release, the debut EP form Cynarae is currently streaming over at Unhallowed Nation. To check it out, just follow this link. The album is available on 12".
In an international metal tour, Belgium's Enthroned will be touring Brazil with Sweden's Marduk this August for five days. Additional opening acts will be announced closer to the dates.
San Francisco, CA's Two Gallants will release The Bloom and the Blight, their fourth full-length on September 4, 2012 for ATO Records. The folk/blues/punk/grunge band last released Two Gallants in 2007 and follows a three-year hiatus.
SPB interviewed the band a few years ago.
Green Day have cancelled a planned secret show on Friday June 22 in Burbank, CA. As word leaked about the band's planned performance, the necessary permits were denied as the anticipated turnout appeared to be greatly exceeding venue accommodations.
Early this fall, Pittsburgh, PA band Run, Forever will join with Tiny Engines for a full-length 12" recorded by Dave Rosenstraus (ex-Pissed Jeans). The band, currently finishing up in the studio, also released The Devil, And Death, And Me in 2010 on Solidarity as well as a handful of short-players.
San Francisco, CA metal band Early Graves has inked a deal with No Sleep Records, promising to record their third full-length and first for the new label later this year. The band has two prior recordings for Metal Blade imprint Clad Recordings.
Southern Lord Recordings has announced the reissue of High on Fire's 2000 debut The Art of Self Defense. The reissue, to be released on July 31, has been remastered and enhanced and includes the group's first demo, two 7" songs, and a 48-page booklet.
The band released De …
On August 6, 2012, the venerable Franz Nicolay will released this third solo record Do the Struggle on Xtra Mile Recordings. SPB followers may note the album shares a title with the guest column he did for us last year. The record was produced by oktopus (dälek) and features guest …
Awesome Fest 666, August 31-September 2, 2012, has opened ticket sales. The annual San Diego festival will feature numerous bands, including Marked Men, The Bananas, Chinese Telephones, Dan Padilla, Mind Spiders, Tiltwheel, and a host of others.
For tickets, visit their website.
Shores has announced they will released Leavening on August 7 on No Idea Records. The band, featuring ex-members of North Lincoln, Wormburner, and more, has released two full-lengths thus far. A preview track, "Broderick" can be heard over at Absolutepunk.
New York/New Jersey pop punks Candy Hearts have announced the they're entering the studio with Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory). The band previously released a four song acoustic EP and 2011's Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.
Washington, DC straightedge group Sick Fix have finished recording their debut for A389 Recordings and have set a goal to have the record out in July. The female-fronted hardcore band formed in 2006 and has released a 7" and demo previously.
As has been previously announced (as well as listed under individual band posts), the Southern Lord package tour 2012 has announced full dates, listed below. The tour includes performances from label representatives Enabler, Burning Love, Martydod, and Black Breath, all coming to a city near you (USA).
Seattle, WA's Black Breath, following a recent European tour and their role on the current Southern Lord package tour, the band will continue their global trek with their first tours of Japan and Mexico.
The band released Sentenced to Life in March.
In support of their new EP, Tired of Defending You, Souvenirs are now on tour across the US. The EP was released by 6131 Records. A track can be previewed at Consequence of Sound here.