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Chicago's OR

Posted in Bands on February 27, 2022

Featuring members of Ghosts And Vodka, Sidekick Kato, Joan Of Arc, American Heritage, and more, the Chicago-based instrumental 3-piece band OR has scheduled a release date of April 8 for the release of their debut album, Pariah, coming on Dog & Pony Records.

Specifically the band was formed by guitarist Frank Hryniewicz (Sidekick Kato, Damp Hay), drummer Matt Precin (American Draft, Sacha Mullin), and bassist Erik Bocek (Ghosts & Vodka, American Heritage, Joan of Arc), and the 8-song record features a collection of songs the band has put together over the past five years.

“Some of these songs have been around for years,” Boeck says in a statement. "I’ve just never played with people who wanted to put the time into learning them.”

Check out "Manly Robes" below.

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Pariah Track Listing:

1. Vulgarian
2. Witness Marks
3. Filigree Fable
4. Pariah
5. Manly Robes
6. Viking Glass
7. Fellowship
8. All Of My Children

Moral Panic EP, Big Black cover, and a new LP in the works

Posted in Bands on February 19, 2022

Moral Panic has a new 3-song EP set for release on March 18 courtesy of Robellion Records. The new EP is called White Knuckles, featuring the title track, the new original "T-Rex" and a vinyl-only third song, a cover of Big Black's "Colombian Necktie." The band originally formed in 2011, … Read more

A changing Insect Ark

Posted in Bands on February 5, 2022

The brainchild of Dana Schechter, Insect Art has added drummer Tim Wyskida to the fold (Khanate, Blind Idiot God, Azonic), along with the band's relocation to Berlin. Schechter notes in a statement: The "duo band" format will now make room for occasional outside collaborators, but I’ll remain the band’s main … Read more

OWTH and Ryan Young news

Posted in Bands on February 5, 2022

Off With Their Heads has announced a new LP, combining the out of print Character with Won't Be Missed into a single, double package called Calm / Collected with a gatefold package design. Frontperson Ryan Young has also announced plans for a "solo type tour" in August, crossing the USA … Read more

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Luca's "Undertow" (with more to come midyear)

Posted in Bands on February 4, 2022

Luca will soon release their first full-length album, with an unspecified release date near mid 2022. In the meantime, the Chicago, IL metallic hardcore band has shared another advance track, this time "Undertow," streaming below. While they have yet to release a long-player, the band formed in 2014 and has … Read more

Tr38cho and Ajent O are Project Mayhem

Posted in Bands on January 31, 2022

Tr38cho and Ajent O have teamed up for a new project called Project Mayhem: a hip-hop group with punk, hardcore and spaghetti western influences. For instance, the title track for the project heavily references The Pixies. Their latest single (below) is "Coup De Grace," which kicks off the album. Tr38cho … Read more

Harmonic Cross working on sophomore release

Posted in Bands on January 29, 2022

Ambient and atmospheric project Harmonic Cross, featuring members of heavier bands (Bleach Everything, Iron Reagan, Highness), will release a new full-length album later this year. Currently untitled, the album is a follow-up to their debut, It Is Finished. The project originally featured "3/4 of Bleach Everything" and "3/5 of Highness:" … Read more

Tender Slit announcement (Lemuria)

Posted in Bands on January 28, 2022

It's not much to go by yet, but Sheena and Alex (Lemuria) have announced a new band called Tender Slit. No music is online yet, but the band says it's coming soon. In the meantime, they've shared an Instagram handle to watch for the news.     Read more

Jesus & Mary Chain reissues and new material update

Posted in Bands on January 22, 2022

Fuzz Club Records, based in London, has shared news of a partnership with The Jesus and Mary Chain. The label will work with the group for upcoming reissues of Damage and Joy (2017) and Live at Barrowland. The former will feature three bonus tracks. Live at Barrowland is a live … Read more

Rosie Thomas and friends cover Björk & more

Posted in Bands on January 16, 2022

Rosie Thomas kicks off the Lullabies for Parents series, starting with a cover of Björk's "All Is Full Of Love." The concept is described as a series of singles with the goal of providing self-soothing sounds for parents. The songs will be released as singles and collected on EPs, and … Read more

A Human Issue EP

Posted in Bands on January 15, 2022

Human Issue, a project fronted by Hunter Martinez (also of Decent Criminal, Dwarves, Slaughterboys), will released an EP called Faceless. Nameless on Feb. 18 via Rad Girlfriend Records. The project began as a solo joint by Martinez, playing drums and singing, and since then it has morphed into a collaborative … Read more

Introducing The Smile to the world

Posted in Bands on January 8, 2022

Comprised of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood (both of Radiohead) and Tom Skinner (Sons of Kemet), The Smilt has shared a debut single called "You Will Never Work In Television Again," including a visualizer below. The single is produced by Nigel Godrich. And, now that the band has made its … Read more

New Old Currents

Posted in Bands on December 17, 2021

Old Currents has shared "Here, You Throw This Away," the lead single from their 2022 full-length album, The Glory, The Defeat, which releases on April 22. Formed in 2017, Old Currents plays alternative rock with a wide range of influences from punk to ska to hardcore and folk, the band … Read more

Avail + Hot Water Music (and a reissue)

Posted in Bands on December 16, 2021

Available now, Avail's debut album Satiate is has been repressed on vinyl for the first time in 15 years -- 30 years after its initial release. The band is also onboard for three live shows with Hot Water Music in the southeastern US next year. Avail broke hiatus with a … Read more

Stud Count's new 7-inch, new LP

Posted in Bands on December 16, 2021

Stud Count has shared a new song this week called "Talkin' 2 You," which is a love song and half of a new 7", out now on new label home Smartpunk Records. It also precedes a self-titled full-length to come. "This song is about finding that person - your forever … Read more

Broken Field Runner "Save You"

Posted in Bands on December 10, 2021

Emo-inspired indie project Broken Field Runner has announced a new single (and video), "Save You," which will be available digitally tomorrow. The track precedes the band's next EP, Runner, which is scheduled to release on March 4, 2022 as the first in a trilogy of EPs. Jetsam-Flotsam is handling the … Read more

Dan Yemin joins Bitter Branches

Posted in Bands on December 4, 2021

Bitter Branches, who released an EP this year, have announced a new record in the new year, with a new lineup too--with the addition of Dan Yemin on bass (Paint It Black, Kid Dynamite, Lifetime). The band also features Tim Singer (Deadguy, Kiss It Goodbye, No Escape), guitarists Matt Ryan … Read more

Phat 'n' Phunky brings us Fuss

Posted in Bands on December 3, 2021

Indie punk band Fuss, formed by vocalist and bassist Bob Vielma (Shinobu), guitarist Chase Knobbe (Joyce Manor), and drummer Nick Aguilar (Mike Watt, Slaughterhouse), has shared a new single this week vi the Phat 'n' Phunky label (run by Vielma). Titled "Teriyaki Dinner," it's the first taste of the band … Read more

December Pile of Love

Posted in Bands on December 3, 2021

The debut Pile of Love album is out today, a self-titled surprise record from the five-person group that features members of Drug Church, State Champs, and The Story So Far. The band got its start last year, when touring stopped and musicians had to find new creative outlets. Speaking of … Read more

New Coilguns out now

Posted in Bands on November 27, 2021

Released on Nov. 26 (yesterday), Coilguns have shared a 12" single called Sunners/Burrows via Hummus Records, run by guitarist Jona Nido. The new 12" is part of a series from Hummus Records, all 12" singles. Each pressing gives extra attention to aesthetics, including unique prints and design. This release is … Read more