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As we've done every year since 2004 (except, for some reason, in 2017), SPB's hard-working staffers have beavered away around the clock to deliver you a set of lists to help you review the year just finished. Not a list of our favorite albums—you can peruse that here—but all kinds … Read more

It's a new year – hooray. And things are off to a fine start, too. If the thought of corrupt governments, AI domination, unmoderated social networks and endless war is causing you to retreat into the past, we don't blame you. In fact, we encourage it! Our writers have summed … Read more

This year, The Glass House Concert Hall in Pomona, California, should be celebrating 25 years of business. Cheers should be erupting from hundreds of people, bleeding onto the small street it sits upon. However, like most venues around the globe, what sits on the corner of 2nd Street and Thomas, … Read more

Boasting a packed, diverse lineup of bands and musicians, Beacons Festival has something for everyone. These are the acts which have caught our eye and are sure to catch yours too... 1. Danny Brown Sunday, Loud And Quiet stage, 19:00 The Detroit rapper has hit the busiest stage of his … Read more

Horrorpunk is for life... not just for Halloween, but lets face it, a lot of these tunes were made for Halloween party fun!! Fans of the music spend their time listening to this immensely varied genres many offerings and each will have their preferred style but just know that it … Read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The air is crisp and the nights are drawing in, which for many of us means an increase in horror movie watching and thinking nothing of spending our hard earned cash on new spooky furnishings. The abundance of halloween decor is tempting … Read more

A389 Recordings has released nearly 100 vinyl records since 2004. On Jan. 21, the label is hosting the A389 Recordings Anniversary Bash VIII at the Sonar Compound in Baltimore, MD to celebrate their longevity—and to host a final show for Pulling Teeth. To get everyone psyched up, Scene Point Blank … Read more

Here at SPB we're proud to offer an exclusive stream from Copenhagen's Night Fever. Not to be confused with the Bee Gees, these guys play hardcore punk like it's meant to be - no pretensions, no bullshit, just hardcore. The record is available from Tankcrimes and it's only being sold … Read more

Audio = ground zero First instalment - Sonos. Unfamiliar with Sonos yet you enjoy listening to music? Shame on you. They make speakers. They also make smart speakers. You know, “smart” as in sussing out the nature of your room to optimise the sonic emissions as well as supporting voice … Read more

Upon leaving the 2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival on the second day of its second weekend, someone near me made the comment that a person heading back towards the downtown area was presented with the nine circles of hell. Bottled water was being hawked for a dollar, pizza slices … Read more

For 15 years now Chicago-based Riot Fest has been a multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. Although festivals are popping up more every year, Riot Fest 2019 still manages to stand out amongst the crowd. Not only does the festival remain musically diverse, but most … Read more

As 2019 comes to a close, we caught up with Bloodshot Records, a Chicago-based label that was founded in 1994. The label is celebrating 25 years in 2019. While an official compilation, Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots marks that accomplishment (and we definitely think you should check it … Read more

You have three options, and not to get personal or anything, but do you have ADHD? Do you have attention problems? Don’t worry about it: I can’t sit through a twenty minute meeting either. If you’re the sort of person who plays on your phone, while watching a movie, while … Read more

City of Ships has been going strong right out of the gate since forming in 2005. The Richmond-based outfit has been touring constantly and promoting a series of vinyl and CD releases through various independent labels - even self-releasing a tour EP in 2008. The group is now preparing the … Read more

Who still reads webzines? Who still publishes them? In a world where Spotify, Twitter, Facebook and Myspace (again) are drowning users in new music, it’s clear that music is more important than ever - but music publications might not be. Of course, we at SPB feel differently, so we reached … Read more

With 2011 now firmly behind us and entrenched in the archives, it's time to look forward to what's to come in 2012. Sure, the year is already 12% complete, but there's a lot to come. We enjoy making lists, so the staff compiled our most anticipated released still to come … Read more

With 2012 now firmly behind us, it's time to take a look at the year ahead. In this feature, SPB staff compile lists of the records we're excited to hear this year, including Iron Chic, Black Sabbath, Broadway Calls, Black Face, The Tim Version, and, um, Justin Timberlake. We've also … Read more

We're done looking back at 2013 and catching up: now it's time to see what exciting releases there are ahead of us this year. Whether it's the much-vaunted return of Godflesh, or the semi-mythical promise of a new At The Gates record, our writers list the releases planned for 2014 … Read more

Loren's list My list, in no order: Worriers In her Pass the Mic, Lauren references “their first proper full-length.” I don’t know what Cruel Optimist was, but with how good it was, I’m damn excited for another. Faith No More Anticipated is the right word for this release because, honestly, … Read more

Craw is a band that flew under the radar for most of its career, retaining an underground fame through the '90s and releasing three great albums in the process. The band was founded in 1989 in Cleveland and released a total of four full-length records. But it was their first … Read more