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Records: System Exclusive on April 21

News — March 26, 2023

Featuring members of Male Gaze and ex-Blasted Canyons, System Exclusive will release debut EP Party All The Time on April 21 via Mt.St.Mtn. The Pasadena-CA based duo play synth-driven pop tunes with a post-punk edge, on display in the single embedded below, "Part Time Pierre." The band is …

MP3s: Taking Meds time

News — March 25, 2023

Taking Meds has announced their first new music in roughly two years, sharing the single "Memory Lanes" this week, along with some upcoming tour dates where they are to be joined by the likes of Superheaven, GEL, Somerset Thrower, Ridgeway, LURK, and more. Guitarist/vocalist Skylar Sarkis shares some insight …

Records: Meet Lesotho

News — March 25, 2023

Lesotho first formed in 2020, following with a 2021 EP called Summer Wars. Now the band is back, preparing a full-length album called Through the Dying Light, out on April 7 digitally, with a limited cassette in the works. The album has 10 songs overall, including …

Records: Bad Blood's "Apology Denied"

News — March 25, 2023

Hardcore Bad Blood will release its debut EP, The Bad Kind Decides, out March 31 on Flatspot Records. The band features Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive), plus guitarists Eric Ellman (They Live, Violent Way) and Mason Hutchins (Violent Way), bassist Greg Vinal (Exhibition), and drummer Nick Terlecky (Violent …

Tours: Subhumans UK summer dates USA

News — March 25, 2023

Subhumans UK, who recently reissued their work in a 6 LP box set (Pirates Press Records), has announced a US tour where they will be joined by Cop/Out and Upchuck. The band promises more activity in 2023 to come. They last released Crisis Point in 2019.

Records: Behold, Lo!

News — March 25, 2023

Four-piece Australian sludge metal band Lo! is back, releasing The Gleaners on April 7 on Pelagic Records. The band shares news of the album along with a new single, "Rat King," below. The Gleaners is the band's fourth full-length.

Bands: Tommy Stinson in Cowboys in the Campfire

News — March 25, 2023

Tommy Stinson has teamed up with Chip Roberts for the upcoming debut of Cowboys in the Campfire, Wronger. The 10-song collection is described as mixing twang, grit, and melody. Stinson is best known for his work with The Replacements, and has also played with Bash & Pop, Perfect, …

Tours: Drain circling

News — March 25, 2023

Drain, the Epitaph-signed hardcore trio from Northern California, has announced a 25-date tour this summer. Sponsored by Monster, the tour kicks off on May 25 in Tacoma, WA and wraps up on June 24 in Santa Cruz, CA. The band will release Living Proof on May 5, a follow-up …

Records: Two new songs from Never Ending Game

News — March 25, 2023

Detroit, MI based hardcore band Never Ending Game shared two new songs this week, both of which feature on the new Outcry, coming May 12 via Triple B Records. Outcry is the band's second full-length and was produced, recorded, and mixed by Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording and …

MP3s: The return of Angry Youth Elite

News — March 25, 2023

German punk band Angry Youth Elite has announced their return and second album, All Riot, due for release in June by Bakraufarfita Records. The band also shares a new single, available via digital platforms now, called "Cold Outside." Charlie, of the band, explains: The song is …

Tours: Nick Cave solo tour

News — March 25, 2023

Nick Cave will be touring North American in September-October, performing solo from his catalog, with accompaniment from Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) on bass. Having released too many albums to list here, Cave also recently published a book of conversations with Irish journalist Seán O’Hagan called Faith, Hope & Carnage.

Bands: Viral Sun, with members of Torche and Capsule

News — March 24, 2023

Featuring members of Torche and Capsule, Viral Sun has announced their self-titled debut album, set for release on May 5 via Rad Girlfriend Records. Based in the Bay Area of California, the band is described as heavy punk, with homages to a variety of genres. They shared a …

Records: The Mon's Eye (Ufomammut)

News — March 21, 2023

Urlo, bassist/vocalist/synth player of Ufomammut, has a new solo record out this year. Going by The Mon, Eye is Urlo's second solo record and it releases on May 26. The record also features a number of renowned musicians who play in groups such as Neurosis and Amenra. On …

Shows: Pitchfork Music Festival 2023

News — March 21, 2023

Taking place in Chicago, IL once again, the annual Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup. This year's three-day event runs from July 21-23 (Friday-Sunday) at Union Park, with artists including The Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver, Killer Mike, Alvvays, Illuminati Hotties, Soul Glo, and more. The full …

Site News: Review/Writers wanted

News — March 21, 2023

Are you an avid SPB reader and an aspiring reviewer? SPB is seeking reviewers and possibly other staff additions at this time. Think you’ve got what it takes? Check out the criteria here and hit us up. 

Records: Big Loser is Left on Delmar Drive

News — March 18, 2023

Big Loser is back, announced a new EP with a new song and video. The lead single is called "I'm Rubber, You're Glue" (shared below), one of four new songs on an upcoming EP called Left on Delmar Drive, with preorders open now for the digital release via Black …

Records: Cross Control's first full-length

News — March 18, 2023

Formed in 2019, Los Angeles hardcore group Cross Control will release their debut LP on New Age Records this April, Try and Survive. Rooted in a classic style akin to bands like Slap Shot and Gang Green, the band plays familiar hardcore with their own take. "Half …

Tours: Learn about Grade 2 in the USA

News — March 18, 2023

UK punk trio and Hellcat Records artists Grade 2 are headed to the US, running a headlining tour through parts of the western and central regions in support of their new self-titled album. The new record is the band's third studio album.

Records: Time for more Intercourse

News — March 18, 2023

Intercourse, a Connecticut noise-rock band, will release a new album on May 5. The new record is to be called Halo Castration Institute, and the band shares a single now -- "Where Losers Go To Die." “The song is about trying to fight your own existential dread and …

Records: Ultramagnetic MCS and Thetan on a 12-inch single

News — March 18, 2023

Frequent musical collaborators Thetan have joined forces with Ultramagnetic MCS for a limited Record Store Day etched 12" called “Ultra Ultra/Silicon Bass,” releasing via Anti-Corporate Music. The limited pressing single has two new songs of spaced-out hip-hop. Ultamagnetic MCS features Kool Keith and Ced Gee and play classic 1980s …