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Stephen Hamm, Theremin Man (The Evaporators)

Posted in Records on December 3, 2023

Known for playing with regarded Canadian bands Slow, Copyright, and The Evaporatos, Stephen Hamm has a not-quite solo project set to his own name, lovingly and unofficially dubbed "Stephen Hamm Theremin Man." He will soon release his second record, sharing an advance single this past week, "Sagittarius A-Star."

As that nickname suggests, the new project plays space-y and psychedelic electronic music with a rock element.

The new record is titled Songs For The Future, currently scheduled for a May 2024 release.

Meet The Normans (synth-punk)

Posted in Bands on December 3, 2023

Described as "synth-laced noise punk reminiscent of 1979, 1994, 2011 and 2024," the Normans will soon release a debut album, self-titled, out on Jan. 12 via Solid Brass Records. The California-based band features members of FEELS and Prissy Whip, but take a new approach with the Normans, equally angular and … Read more

New music from Këkht Aräkh

Posted in MP3s on December 3, 2023

A new single turned up this week from Këkht Aräkh, a black metal project which last released Pale Swordsman in 2021. In the ensuring years, artist Dmitry (originally form Ukraine) has been on the move, currently residing in Berlin. This has inspired themes of identity, belonging, and home. Fittingly, the … Read more

Noise For Now night on Jan. 20

Posted in Shows on December 2, 2023

Now in its second iteration, the benefit series A Night of Music in Support of Abortion Access, Community, and Bodily Autonomy, will take place on Jan. 20, 2024 in five US cities: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Nashville. Sponsored by nonprofit Noise For Now, 100% of proceeds will … Read more

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Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service celebrate 21

Posted in Tours on December 2, 2023

The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie have spend a good portion of 2023 touring on the 20th anniversary milestone for two of their albums: The Postal Service's Give Up and Death Cab For Cutie's Transatlanticism. Both were covered by SPB back in 2003, which was also our first … Read more

New Cigar video (and dates with Lagwagon)

Posted in Videos on December 2, 2023

Long-running, on/off again punk band Cigar shared a new video this week for the song "These Chances," along with dates as the band will soon be touring Canada (and a few US cities) with Lagwagon. "These Changes" appears on The Visitor, released on Fat Wreck Chords. Check tour dates below. … Read more

A new album at year #40 for Jesus and Mary Chain

Posted in Records on December 2, 2023

The Jesus and Mary Chain returned to action, releasing Damage and Joy in 2017. Now, six years later and 40 years after releasing their first single, the band is back with Glasgow Eyes, scheduled for release March 8 via Fuzz Club Records. The new album was recorded at Mogwai’s Castle … Read more

How long until No Relief Destroy Your World?

Posted in Records on December 2, 2023

UK hardcore band No Relief has a new single, shared in advance of their Feb. 16 EP titled Destroy Your World. The new Ep comes on the heels of another EP last year, Ritual Oppressor. No Relief plays live in Reading tonight. Destroy Your World will release via Rest Assured … Read more

Ink Bomb shares the mic in new song

Posted in Bands on December 2, 2023

Ink Bomb shared a new single this week, "Tough Cookie," the name of which is a nice metaphor for the song's balance of approachable yet aggressive vibes. It's also the vocal debut from drummer Paul van de Geijn. The Dutch punk band has previously released Fiction (2016), plus several EPs … Read more

Devon Ross joins The Daydream Library Series

Posted in Labels on December 2, 2023

Devon Ross, also known as an actress/model, has announced a new EP as part of the Thurston Moore's and Eva Moore's The Daydream Library Series label. The EP releases on Feb. 16 and will be titled Oxford Garden. Four songs in total, the single "Killer" is streaming now. Think protopunk … Read more

An advance single from Gab De La Vega

Posted in Records on December 2, 2023

Gab De La Vega is prepping the release of Life Burns, a new album due March 1, 2024 via SBÄM Records, plus wider distribution via Sell The Heart Records (US), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive (the latter three in Italy). First, we get a new single with a full-band … Read more

SKiN GRAFT updates and '24 plans

Posted in Labels on December 2, 2023

Long-running label SKiN GRAFT Records recently announced three new artists signed to their roster who will release new music in 2024, alphabetically: Buñuel - Avant metal-noise rock from US/Italy, the band's fourth album, Mansuetude, will release next year as a joint effort with Italy's Override Records. Hyper Gal - Minimalism … Read more

Shooting Daggers to release LP

Posted in Records on December 2, 2023

Last month we shared news of a Shooting Daggers/Death Pill split. Now, London based Shooting Daggers is back, announcing their debut full-length, which will release on Feb. 16, 2024. The record is called Love and Rage, with the band sharing a new single as well: "Not My Rival." The 3-piece … Read more

Marthe teams up with The Lord

Posted in MP3s on December 2, 2023

In October, Marthe released a debut album, Further In Evil, on Southern Lord Records. Now, Marzia (Marthe) has teamed up with †The Lord† (Greg Anderson), on two new tracks available at Bandcamp. Marzia explains: Collaborating with The Lord was an exciting challenge, and something new, and stimulating to me. I … Read more

The Damned Australian tour

Posted in Tours on December 1, 2023

The Damned, revered as punk gods, reunite their classic lineup after 35 years, bringing the peak of creativity to Australia. Featuring Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray, they'll revive classics from albums like Machine Gun Etiquette and The Black Album, along with hits like New Rose. A … Read more

Hear "Echoes" from The Umbrellas

Posted in Records on December 1, 2023

The Umbrellas will release their second album next year, Fairweather Friend, out Jan. 26 on Slumberland Records. Along with news of their new record, the group also shared a single for the song "Echoes." Tough Love will handle the release in UK/EU. The San Francisco, CA based indie-pop group released … Read more

What's coming from Gaffa Tape Sandy?

Posted in MP3s on December 1, 2023

Gaffa Tape Sandy shared a new single today, "Split," along with a teaser note that more new music is coming from the Brighton, UK group. The band formed in 2015 and released an EP in 2017, followed by Family Mammal in 2019, the latter on Alcopop! Records, who also released … Read more

Reconciler's second album scheduled

Posted in Records on December 1, 2023

Atlanta, GA punk band Reconciler shared the track "Never Fade Away" today, a preview of their upcoming new LP which will be out in February. The new record, Art For Our Sake, is slated for a Feb. 2 release courtesy of Smartpunk Records. In a statement, the band says: I … Read more

Rationale Glitterer

Posted in Records on December 1, 2023

Glitterer, a project fronted by Ned Russin (ex-Title Fight), has shared a new single in advance of its next album. The single, "Just A Place" comes ahead of Rationale, which will release on Feb. 24 via ANTI-. “When I started Glitterer, I tried to act like place wasn’t important to … Read more

Planet B: the sequel

Posted in Records on November 30, 2023

Described as an antigenre blend of hip-hop, hardcore punk, turntablism, and '70s'80s horror scores, Planet B returns, announcing the upcoming release of sophomore record Fiction Prediction via Three One G on Feb. 9, 2024. The band features Justin Pearson (Dead Cross, Deaf Club, The Locust), Luke Henshaw (Sonido de la … Read more