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Day Job digs a hole

Posted in Records on October 14, 2023

Formed by members of Null and Bulging, Day Job explores more aggressive territory for Brenton, Kevin, and drummer Jake. The band released their debut EP earlier this year and will now release a full-length, The Auger, with Hex Records.

“'[The Auger'] sort of started as a song idea that Brenton had to write a song about digging a hole. As we got closer to recording I said ‘we should just write the whole record about digging a hole’ and that’s what we did. The record is about digging a hole," states Kevin.

Atmoshere goes electro for new EP

Posted in Records on October 14, 2023

After released So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously early this year, hip-hop duo Atmosphere is back with a new EP, leading with two new singles this week: “Talk Talk (feat. Bat Flower),” and “Rotary Telephone.” The New EP is called Talk Talk and releases Dec. 1 via Rhymesayers. A press … Read more

In the works from Alternative Tentacles

Posted in Labels on October 14, 2023

Alternatives Tentacles has announced plans to repress the Nomeansno catalog, beginning with Wrong, originally released by the label in 1989, which has four color variants. The represses will ship in January. The label also announced the signing of Sandrider. The Seattle band will release a 7" called "Aviary/Baleen" in December. … Read more

New Cronies

Posted in Records on October 14, 2023

Following their 2021 self-titled debut, Cronies is back, set to release L1V3 S1CK0 L0V3 F3ST on Oct. 20 on Reptilian Records. The first single is "Rentboy," shared below, a bursting, heavy track as the band hits the road this week -- in Baltimore tonight and Harrisonburg tomorrow, en route to … Read more

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Burnt Tapes pays tribute in new song

Posted in MP3s on October 14, 2023

Burnt Tapes is back with their first new music in nearly three years, a song called "Little Sister" a personal story about family, depression, and more. "'Little Sister' is our first song in almost 3 years. It's a song set to the backdrop of the 2021 COVID lockdowns and tells … Read more

Ski mask synthpunk from Phuture Memoriez

Posted in Records on October 13, 2023

Vancouver synthpunk band Phuture Memoriez has announced a new album, just released on Oct. 9 via Nerve Wracking Collections, called Play Cobra. Their latest is their third full-length, a concept record dedicated to the musical improv game Cobra (created by John Zorn), which explores themes of noise, chaos, and beauty. … Read more

Sleepbomb brings us to The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Posted in Records on October 13, 2023

November 3 marks the release date for The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari, the latest from cinematic rock band Sleepbomb. The album will release on Koolarrow Records/Consouling Sounds. Described as a score album, this record reimagines a silent cinema staple from the band's perspective. “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a … Read more

Bad Cop/Bad Cop get personal on new single

Posted in MP3s on October 13, 2023

On a West Coast tour of the US and Canada as we speak, playing San Diego tonight, Bad Cop/Bad Cop has shared a new personal song off an upcoming double A-side 7", Shattered/Safe and Legal!. The new single is called Safe and Legal," and offers the band's take on abortion … Read more

The first and last Botch EU/UK tour of the millennium

Posted in Tours on October 12, 2023

The reunited Botch has announced a spring 2024 EU/UK tour, having last played the continent in 2000. “Playing in Europe has always been a highlight for us," vocalist Dave Verellen says in a press release. "Very stoked to have one last run over there.” The band's last show, pre-reformation was … Read more

The Postal Service + Death Cab 7-inch, of sorts

Posted in Records on October 12, 2023

This summer (and still going), The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie have been on a co-headlining tour to celebrate some 20th anniversary album milestones. To mark further commemorate the tour, a new split 7" has been announced with The Beths (playing on the tour, tomorrow in LA) and … Read more

Tool time 2024

Posted in Tours on October 12, 2023

Currently on the road, in Salt Lake City right now, Tool has announced additional tour dates running January-February 2024, including in New York and Los Angeles. The band recently played the Power Trip festival and last released Fear Inoculum in 2019. November 7, 2023 Update: Two additional dates, in El … Read more

Sunn O))) day on Sub Pop soon

Posted in Records on October 12, 2023

Sunn O))) has announced an upcoming 7" out this month, a collaboration with Sub Pop Records, for "Singles Club vol 8," which will be available on Oct. 25 to subscribers of the ongoing singles series. It will also release digitally as "Evil Chuck / Ron G Warrior." Both pieces were … Read more

Sound & Fury 2023

Posted in Records on October 11, 2023

Sound & Fury, the 1983 record from Youth Brigade, will soon be reissued by Trust Records on Oct. 20. Formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1980 by brothers Mark, Adam, and Shawn Stern, with Sound & Fury being their debut full-length. Available as a limited pressing, the reissue was remastered … Read more

Ulver demo reissue

Posted in Records on October 11, 2023

Now 30 years old, Ulver's demo Vargnatt, first released in 1993 on cassette, will be reissued on Dec. 8 on Peaceville Records. The new version features the original DAT recording, plus a bonus track recorded live at Bootleg TV in Oslo in 1993, sourced from the National Library of Norway. … Read more

(the) Mistons EP

Posted in Records on October 9, 2023

From Portland, OR, garage/punk band The Mistons shared a new song and news of a new EP too. You can hear "Contagious" below, a song title for our times, which will appear on the upcoming EP which releases Nov. 17 via Nadine Records one a one-sided 12". The band self-released … Read more

Better Lovers Announce 'BLissmas" Shows. Annnd They're Gone

Posted in Shows on October 9, 2023

Better Lovers have announced their "first annual" BLissmas shows for December 8th and December 9th in Buffalo, NY. Unfortunately, they're already sold out. The band comments on the festival: We are proud to announce BLissmass! Our 1st annual holiday show/festival! We couldn’t be more excited to perform, host and welcome … Read more

Sleater-Kinney Give a Little Rope

Posted in Records on October 9, 2023

Sleater-Kinney have announced their new LP, Little Rope -- available January 19th via Loma Vista. The new record was produced by Grammy-award-winning producer, John Congleton. You can check out the Ashley Connor-directed video for their new single, "Hell," below: "Hell" is the opening track to Little Rope that Corin Tucker … Read more

Merbow live: Cafe OTO

Posted in Records on October 8, 2023

Cold Spring Records has announced an upcoming 2xCD of Japanese noise artist Merzbow. Titled Cafe OTO, the album documents Merzbow's double show at Cafe OTO in London, UK in October 2016. It releases on Nov. 3. Read more Track listing: CD1: Untitled Knife I (50:06) CD2: Untitled Knife II (54:52) … Read more

Billy Liar announces new album

Posted in Records on October 8, 2023

Scottish musician Billy Liar has announced a new album, Crisis Actor, out Nov. 3 via Pirates Press Records. The new album continues Liar's deeply personal yet approachable songwriting, balancing solo musicianship with full band punk. The lead single, "Oblivion," debuted this week. Read SPB's interview with Billy Liar from 2020. … Read more

Wimps' "Mom" (and new album)

Posted in Records on October 8, 2023

Wimps return with a new LP, City Lights, out this month (October 13) via Youth Riot Records. The band explores a number of topics on their new LP, leading off with this video for the song "Mom." This short attention span, high energy fuzzy punk. Read more Record Release Shows … Read more