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Justin Pearson writes a(nother) book

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2025

Justin Pearson, he of many bands (such as Deaf Club, The Locust, Satanic Planet, and running Three One G record label), has announced that his fourth book will come out at the end of the month. The new memoir is titled GG Alien and the Mystery Meat, available on Jan. 31 via Three One G / Bread and Roses Press.

Topics in the book include art, class, and sexuality -- for example, reflections on working a minimum wage job at a gay club while maintaining a non-paying job as a  musician.

For a quick sample of Pearson's writing voice, read the guest column he penned for SPB a few years ago (linked above) or check out his best of 2024 Pass The Mic contribution.

Cloakroom sets the table for new album

Posted in Records on January 12, 2025

Cloakroom gave us a new song this week, "Bad Larry," which is part of the upcoming new album out next month. Last Leg of the Human Table will release on Feb. 28 on Closed Casket Activities The Indiana trio last released Dissolution Wave in 2022, then recorded the new album … Read more

"Violet" from Violet by L.S. Dunes

Posted in Records on January 12, 2025

L.S. Dunes are preparing to release new album Violet at the end of the month, out Jan. 31 on Fantasy Records. It's the second album from the group, a follow-up to their debut, Past Lives. The band will be touring in the UK and Europe this year. Members have also … Read more

Drowns and The Gamblers updates

Posted in Labels on January 12, 2025

Pirates Press has two new record updates this week. First, The Gamblers will soon release their second 7" single, "Boom! Boom!" The project is described as a boss reggae outlet from Mark of Booze & Glory. The b-side is a cover of "Sufferer," originally by The Kingstonians. The 7" releases … Read more

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Scare dates

Posted in Records on January 12, 2025

Québec City hardcore band Scare has announced In The End, Was It Worth It?, out Feb. 21, self-released on vinyl from the band. It is the band's second LP and continues a heavy blend of hardcore, sludge, and metallic riffs. They last released an EP, On Your Death, in 2021. … Read more

Year of Young Widows

Posted in Records on January 12, 2025

Young Widows shared a new song this week, "Call Bullshit," a quick call to action from a band that spent the past 11 years on hiatus. A new album is on the way too, Power Sucker, out March 21. It is their fifth studio album. They hit the road in … Read more

Museum of Light shines on

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

March 14 will mark the release date for the second album from Seattle, WA based Museum of Light, out on Spartan Records and produced by Scott Evans. The new LP features 11 songs in total and is titled Diviner. The band wraps up a 3-stop tour with Coalesce tonight at … Read more

A Midlife Crisis collection

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

Meet Midlife Crisis, a punk band from Sweden rooted in the '77 sound and featuring Urrke (Maryslim, Bizex-B), Dregen (Backyard Babies, The Hellacopters, Michael Monroe Band), Robban Eriksson (The Hellacopters, Strindbergs, Winnerbäck, Syl Sylvain), and Måns P Månsson (Crimson Shadows, Wrecks, Maggots). The band formed back in 2004, releasing four … Read more

Venamoris covers Scorpions (save the date)

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

After a series of teaser singles in the past year, Venamoris has graced us with an official release date for the duo of Paula and Dave Lombardo's second album, To Cross Or To Burn, out on Feb. 28 on Ipecac Recordings. The duo explores darkwave with other heavy influences and … Read more

Brother Ali's Satisfied Soul

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

Rapper Brother Ali has a new 17-track album out on Feb. 14, Satisfied Soul, featuring production from Ant with a soulful twist. It releases via Mello Music Group. A new single, "D.R.U.M." is out now. Read more View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brother Ali (@brotheraliisblind) Read more

New from Clean Lines

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

Clean Lines, a Seattle, WA based punk band that features members of The Briefs, Circle Jerks, Geraldine Fibbers, and Boss Martians has released their debut this week. The new EP is named Nuisance and is available via Spaghetty Town Records (US), Ghost Highway Recordings (Spain), and Wanda Records (Germany).. With … Read more

Primal Pulse Thunder from Purified in Blood

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

Purified in Blood return with a new album in 2025, teasing with a new double single that introduces a heavier, more layered approach. The double single is out now and preludes a full-length, Primal Pulse Thunder, out on March 14 on Indie Recordings. The album title is a fitting description … Read more

Hanry drops an EP

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

French post-rock band Hanry released a digital only EP yesterday, Disruption, out via Pelagic Records. Listen below. The new release follows the band's debut in 2022, Panorama EP. Read more Read more

Yasmin Nur prepares for Slaughter

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

Yasmin Nur, set to release her debut album on April 11, has shared the new single "My Right." The record will be titled Slaughter, out via Skeletal Lightning. "It's about my personal experience with growing up mixed race in a primarily white town/environment. Constantly having my toes stepped on and … Read more

Mercy Ties: new LP

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

The Ghost Is Clear will release Reflections and Criticisms, the first new album from Mercy Ties in 10 years. The record comes out on March 28, with the lead single out now (below), "Love All the People." The band was last active in 2015, going on hiatus after Proper Corruption. … Read more

A new record for The Taxpayers

Posted in Records on January 11, 2025

The Taxpayers, formed in Portland, OR, are back from hiatus with a follow-ups to 2016's Big Delusion Factory. The new album is to be called Circle Breaker, out March 21 via Ernest Jenning Record Co. The band also introduced two new singles today: "Circle Protector" and "Evil Everywhere." Rob Taxpayer … Read more

Year001 debuts in year 2025

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2025

Year001, a new punk trio from California's East Bay area has shred their first track, "Chances," posted below. The band draws comparison to Hot Water Music, Lawrence Arms, Fiddlehead, Have Heart, and Iron Chic. “Every chance is a risk, that can be slightly painful. Like a bee sting. The cost … Read more

Bring home new PUP

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2025

As the band prepares for an arena tour with fellow Canadians Sum 41, PUP has shared the band's first new single in two years, "Paranoid" (below). PUP has four full-length albums to date, most recently The Unraveling of Puptheband in 2022. The band also has plans to reincarnate their zine … Read more

Subculture's lost second album to be released

Posted in Records on January 9, 2025

North Carolina hardcore punk band Subculture will release a lost 6-song 1986 album, Fred, out on 12" on Jan. 24 on Sorry State Records. The record was recorded to be the follow-up to I Heard A Scream (1985), but was never finished as the band soon broke up. During their … Read more

A Daze tour ahead

Posted in Tours on January 9, 2025

Record label DAZE has announced a label-sponsored tour this April, featuring Torture, Balmora, Sanction, Final Resting Place, and Azshara. The tour kicks off in Philadelphia, PA on April and crosses much of the US. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Read more Tour Dates: 4/1 - Philadelphia, PA @ First … Read more