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Bands: NOFX Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music (touring) Festival

News — July 24, 2017

NOFX have announced a five-date tour of music and beer. The festival is dubbed the "Fat Mike Presents: Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival" and will also include Flogging Molly, Bad Religion, and others. The idea of the festival is a combination punk concert and beer festival, …

Bands: Western Settings starts demos for next LP

News — July 23, 2017

Following the release of the EP Old Pain last year, Western Settings have announced that they are now demoing material for their next full-lenth, to be titled Another Year. Another Year is currently predicted to release in early 2018. In the meantime, the band is active on …

Tours: Eyehategod hit the road with Negative Approach and Cro-Mags

News — July 19, 2017

Eyehategod have announced a thirty-nine date tour, their longest since vocalist Mike IX Williams underwent a liver transplant last December. Starting in August, the band will travel and play shows with Negative Approach, Cro-Mags, The Obsessed, and Mountain of Wizard. A full listing of dates, venues, and artist line-ups …

MP3s: SPB premiere: "Vegan Bake Sale" by Michael Crafter

News — July 18, 2017

SPB is excited to share "Vegan Bake Sale," the first track from Michael Crafter's debut full-length. After 20-plus releases in eight years, Michael Crafter will release Mince for the Recently Retired on July 25. According to the band's Dave Bate: Mince for the Recently Retired is …

Records: Pkew Pkew Pkew +One

News — July 16, 2017

SideOneDummy has announced a re-issue of Pkey Pkew Pkew's self-titled debut, but with the addition of a new cong called "Cold Dead Hands." In reference to the new track, the re-isse is retitled as +One and is available now. SPB talked with the band last year, when the …

Bands: New Doomtree offshoot Shredders drops EP

News — July 16, 2017

Four members of the Doomtree hip-hop collective have launched a new project titled Shredders. Featuring P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger, the quartet just released their self-titled debut. The three-track EP also features a guest appearance from Mike Mictlan on "Ions." Check out a Soundcloud embed below.

Records: Circa Survive return

News — July 16, 2017

Circa Survive have released a video for "Lustration," a song off their new album to be released on Sept. 22. Titled The Amulet, it's the band's sixth full-length, to be released by Hopeless Records. They will also be touring the US this fall, including dates with AFI. …

Labels: Southern Lord signs Jesus Piece

News — July 15, 2017

Jesus Piece, currently supporting Darkest Hour and Havok on a US tour, have signed with Southern Lord. The hardcore band has previously released EPs, one self-released, another on Bridge Nine, and will issue their first full-length on Southern Lord in 2018. Tour dates are below.

Tours: The Smith Street Band - USA tour

News — July 15, 2017

The Smith Street Band have announced a full US tour in addition to their upcoming performance at Riot Fest in Chicago. The band will tour with The Flatliners and Astronautalis.

MP3s: Listen to Tunic's Boss

News — July 15, 2017

Winnipeg punks Tunic are streaming their new EP Boss at The Alternative. The 4-song EP comes out on July 21. Catch them on tour now (dates below).

MP3s: Armstrongs (w/ Rancid and Green Day)

News — July 14, 2017

A new single has been released by Armstrongs, a group comprised of non-relatives Tim (Operation Ivy/Rancid/Transplants), Billie Joe (Green Day), Joey (SWMRS), and Rey Armstrong. "If There Was Ever A Time" is being released on a limited pressing flexi-disc to raise funds for 924 Gilman, a DIY all ages venue …

Videos: Hype! documentary turns 20, releases on Blu-ray

News — July 14, 2017

Hype!, a documentary that covers the rise of grunge and "The Seattle Sound" is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Blu-ray release on Sept. 29 via Shout! Factory. Driected by Doug Pray’s (HBO’s The Defiant Ones, Scratch, Surfwise, Art & Copy), the film includes the first live performance …

Labels: Start-up Dodgeball Records forms

News — July 10, 2017

Chris Messer of Showoff and his wife Dani have launched new Chicagoland record label Dodgeball Records, with help from longtime friend Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes/Alkaline Trio/Live From The Rock Room) on board. "Our goal is basically to build a brand that represents our core values. Those values are integrity, …

Records: Cuddlefish and Burning Spring announce split 7-inch

News — July 10, 2017

Debt Offensive Records will release a new split EP between Cuddlefish (Athens, GA featuring members of Unfun and Cancers) and Burning Spring (Niagara Falls, ON featuring members of Black Lungs) in mid-August. The EP will be pressed on 7" vinyl and is expected to ship around August 15.

Labels: God Mother join Party Smasher

News — July 10, 2017

Sweden's God Mother have announced that they've signed to US label Party Smasher, founded by Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan. Weinman states: "For some reason, out of all the European countries producing independent punk and heavy music, it was always the bands from Sweden that made the noise …

Records: Dark Spring debut album in development

News — July 9, 2017

Dark Spring will soon release their debut album, Chain Letter 13, on Escapist Records. The band originally formed as a solo vessel for Ages guitarist Carson Ward and draws from a variety of bands, including Hum, Seaweed, and The Promise Ring.  Set for a vinyl/digital release, Chain …

Records: Amenra's Mass VI

News — July 8, 2017

Amenra have announced a new Mass album this year. Titled Mass VI, it will release on October 20 via Neurot Recordings. "It took us a couple of years as always to find the right mindset to write a new album. Works of music whose creation was fueled by …

Shows: Say-10 10th Anniversary Show

News — July 6, 2017

Say-10 Records out of Richmond, VA, will host a 10th anniversary celebration on Sat. Oct. 21. The label has unveiled a partial line-up for the event, featuring Beach Slang , Ann Beretta (record release), Cayetana, Pkew Pkew Pkew, City Mouse, Mad Conductor, and Positive No. It total, there …

Records: Neurosis to reissue The Word As Law

News — July 5, 2017

The seond LP by Neurosis, The Word As Law, will be reissed by the band this August. Out of print since the 1990s, the album was recorded in 1989 and released by now defunct punk label Lookout Records. On Aug. 25, Neurot Recordings will reissue The Word As …

Records: SPB exclusive: Bréag Naofa - II

News — July 3, 2017

This month Scene Point Blank is pleased to debut the newest LP from Bréag Naofa, II. Out soon, the LP delivers 40 minutes of doom-ridden sludge that’s equally harsh and atmospheric. The band, whose name roughly translates to “Holy Lie” explore issues that negatively affect the human experience, …