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The Mimes debut (Vacation, Mixtapes)

Posted in Records on February 14, 2021

Let's Pretend Records will soon release Plastic Pompeii, the debut album from The Mimes of Cincinnati, OH. 

While it's the first record under The Mimes name, the band features musicians from the Cincinnati scene who may be recognized for their work with Vacation, Mixtapes, Homeless Gospel Choir, Ogikubo Station, and more, with a lineup of Maura Weaver, Megan Schroer, and John Hoffmon.

The record was produced and mixed by the band while adhering to pandemic restrictions. Similarly, the band has self-produced their own videos, including the brand new "The Ugliest One" and the previousily shared "Cereal," both of which we've shared below.

Plastic Pompeii features 12 songs in total, running just over half-an-hour and comes out on March 5 on digital and cassette formats.

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track listing:

01.) Cereal
02.) Mockingbird
03.) Hello Tokyo
04.) Ugliest One There
05.) Cold Dec0y
06.) Knob
07.) Pete
08.) David Mann
09.) Day 23
10.) Heirloom Sins Part II
11.) Plastic Pompeii

Arepo is "Nonmaterial"

Posted in Records on February 14, 2021

Ryan Parrish and Graham Scala, who have also shared stages in bands Bleach Everything and Harmonic Cross, have formed a new ambient project called Arepo, which will release an eponymous debut album on March 26 through Pax Aeternum. The project began as an ambient exploration and expanded to included synth, … Read more

Kauan's Ice Fleet

Posted in Records on February 13, 2021

Kauan will release their theight album, Ice Fleei, on April 9 through Artoffact Records. Kicking off the news, the band has shared the single "Raivo" (embed below), which gives a taste of their post-metal vibes. The record explores the story of an unidentified frozen ship, complete with frozen crew and … Read more

Paysage d'Hiver's Geister

Posted in Records on February 13, 2021

Following the 2020 release of Im Wald, which SPB ranked #4 on our annual Favorites list, Pasysage d'Hiver returns in 2021 with a new album called Geister. The new album is set for release on April 23, but a lead single called "Bluet" ("Blood") is out now (listen below). The … Read more

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Waiting for Waitsgiving (Fishboy)

Posted in Records on February 7, 2021

Fishboy has a new album coming April 2. Titled Waitsgiving, the record follows the creative process of project leader Eric Michener. The concept is well explained by the lead single, "Snocone Creator," which premiered this week. The song tells the story of a boy who creates a new snow cone … Read more

Endless Garbage in 2021

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

While few things are predictable in 2021 so far, you can always count on new material from John Dwyer and Castle Face Records. This time around, Dwyer has teamed with Ted Byrnes, Greg Coates, Tom Dolas, Brad Caulkins for Endless Garbage, which releases next month on Marth 19. To paraphrase … Read more

More Cruelty in April

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

On April 30, post-hardcore crushers Cruelty are back with 12 new songs spanning just over 40-minutes of material on an album titled There Is No God Where I Am, releasing via Church Road Records. The band, who toured with Employed To Serve and Palm Reader in early 2020, last released … Read more

Andrew W.K.: Babalon and The Party Gods

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Michigander Andrwe W.K. has announced his first release for Napalm Records, a limited 7" "Babalon" b/w The Party Gods. The new release comes in just over a week, releasing on 7" and digital platforms on Feb. 17 with a video to premiere at that same time. Limited 393 copies worldwide, … Read more

Har Mar Superstar's Roseville

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

  The one and only Har Mar Superstar, also known as Sean Tillman, has announced Roseville, his latest record which comes oiut publicly on March 5, 2021. Roseville is Har Mar Supersta'r seventh full-length album, and the collection draws influens from a collection of classic artists such as Todd Rundgren, Elton … Read more

SOM news for you

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

  SOM has joined forces with Pelagic Records for a new 6-song EP, Awake, which will release next month. Playing atmospheric rock, SOM features current/former members of bands Constants, Junius, and Caspian -- more specificallical it was founded by Duncan Rich and Will Benoit, who at the time both played with … Read more

Serj Tankian’s Elasticity

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Coming out March 19, System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian will release the Elasticity EP via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. Tankian shared a video for the title track this week, embedded below. When I conceived possibly doing another record with the guys from System of a Down a few years back, … Read more

Frenzal Rhomb's debut gets a repress

Posted in Records on February 6, 2021

Austria-based SBÄM Records will be re-releasing Australia-based Frenzal Rhomb's debut LP, which originally released in 1995 and preluded the group joining Fat Wreck Chords. Titled Coughin Up A Storm, the reissue will be pressed on new vinyl colors and becomes available on March 3. Read more

New Ship Thieves in March

Posted in Records on February 5, 2021

Ship Thieves have a new full-length coming on March 21. Titled Irruption, it's the Gainesville, FL band's fourth album, which will be released on March 12 Chunksaah Records. The band is fronted by Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music), and also includes bassist Chad Darby (Samiam), guitarist Addison Burns (Quit, The … Read more

Video Premiere - "Medal" by Hey Colossus

Posted in Records on February 2, 2021

Premiering here, we've got the nicely done video for "Medal" from London group Hey Colossus' 2020 album Dances / Curses, released by Wrong Speed Records in the UK and Learning Curve in the US. About the song, vocalist Paul Sykes says: "Didn’t really realize it until much later after it … Read more

No Earbuds presents a new charitable comp series

Posted in Records on February 1, 2021

No Earbuds, an artist development company founded by Jamie Coletta, is offering a new charity compilation series named Earbudz. Volume One will release this Friday, Feb. 5, and features 20 new songs from artists on the roster, including Dollar Signs, Pkew Pkew Pkew, Slingshot Dakota, Into it. Over it., and … Read more

New Cavemen 7-inch

Posted in Records on January 31, 2021

Last year The Cavemen released Euthanise Me. Now they're back with a new 7" called Am I A Monster?, courtesy of Pig Baby Records. The new release features two more songs in a similar rollociking r 'n' r style from the New Zealand group. Read more

Teenage Fanclub updates

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

The new album by Teenage Fanclub, Endless Arcade, is taking shape. Set for release on April 30 on Merge Record, the group has not release two singles: "Home" and now a cover of the Norman Blake sone “I’m More Inclined.” Endless Arcade is the veteran band's first new album since … Read more

Live MONO record, MONO live tour dates to come

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

Japan's MONO will release a live album titled Beyond the Past: Live in London with the Platinum Anniversary Orchestra on March 19 via Pelagic Records. The record was recorded as the band celebrated its twentieth anniversary in London on December 14, 2019, with a unique lineup that included Boris, Envy, … Read more

Mountain Goats' Songs for Pierre Chuvin

Posted in Records on January 30, 2021

Released last year as a limited cassette record, Mountain Goats' Songs for Pierre Chuvin will now get a proper physical release on LP, and CD on March 26 through merge Records. Read more about the record in this year-old post. Read more

Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes) live album

Posted in Records on January 29, 2021

Josh Caterer, known as the vocalist with Illinois punks Smoking Popes, has announced alive album out on March 26. The new albu is titled The Hideout Sessions and features Caterer and a full backing band recorded at a one-night-only live-to-tape recording from The Hideout in Chicago during a livestream 2020 … Read more