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Records: 19 songs by AVEM

News — May 24, 2023

Described as "birdcore pop punk," AVEM has announced their debut album, a 19-song collection called Three Birds Stoned, coming out on June 16 via Bearded Punk Records. The Canadian band paly melodic punk with buzzing guitars and vocal harmonies setting the tone, on display in single "Mother Nature …

Bands: Jeff Rosenstock updates

News — May 24, 2023

Ever-busy DIY melodic punk artists Jeff Rosenstock has some new updates. Name, an upcoming tour and a brand new song. The song, "Liked U Better," is shared below as is his first new music since No Dream (which was also reimagined in 2021 as Ska Dream). We think …

Records: Check out Cache

News — May 24, 2023

Cache, a new-ish band from Minneapolis, MN has announced their debut EP, a self-titled, 6-track release coming on June 30. The EP will release digitally to start, with a limited physical version to come. The band recorded earlier this year, after forming in 2019 and going on a pandemic …

Bands: The BellRays cover The Temptations, announce dates with Social Distortion

News — May 22, 2023

Blues-punk band The BellRays has announced a new 2-song 7" called Call Of Confusion, set for release on June 3 just before the band hits the road with Social Distortion. The album will release via I-94 Recordings. Formed in 1990 and based in Riverside, VA, the new recording …

Records: Graf Orlock closes the book

News — May 22, 2023

Graf Orlock is back with one final release, a 5-track EP called End Credits, out June we via Vitriol Records. Formed roughly 20 years ago, the band, whose members also play in Ghostlimb, Sweat, Dangers, Daisy Chain, and more, has previously released 5 LPs and 7 EPs. …

Shows: Fear City Fun Fest announces Oh Bondage Up Yours!

News — May 22, 2023

A two day festival of punk, rock 'n' roll, and glam bands with women and/or non-binary band members will take place on June 3-4 in Ridgewood, Queens. Described as a summer spinoff from Fear City Fun Fest, the two-day event is called Oh Bondage Up Yours! at takes place at …

Tours: Pulley EU & AU dates 2023

News — May 22, 2023

Pulley, who released The Golden Life last year, last year via SBÄM, has announced a series of Europe tour dates, including  Punkrock Holiday, Brakrock or Rebellion festivals and club dates. Dates are listed below. Check out SPB's interview with vocalist Scott Radinsky last year, about his balancing the …

Records: The Wonder Years get nostalgic on The Greatest Generation

News — May 21, 2023

Another record is getting the reissue treatment, this time for the tenth anniversary of The Greatest Generation by The Wonder Years, first released in 2013. The band's fourth LP is being reissues as a limited box set with a 32-page booklet, essays, photos, and personal recollections. Additionally, the group …

MP3s: Desert Mambas single (Foxx Bodies)

News — May 21, 2023

Desert Mambas, a solo project from Bailey Moses of Foxx Bodies, has shared a new single/video for the song "Buzz Cut Blues," which is also now available on streaming platforms via Kill Rock Stars Nashville. Taking influence from Leslie Feniberg's book Stone Butch Blues, Moses explains: "Haircuts can …

Bands: Fucked Up x The Halluci Nation: tours and a cover too

News — May 21, 2023

Fucked Up just kicked off a Canadian tour, having just played in Victoria and Vancouver, BC. The band is co-headlining for 10 days with The Halluci Nation on the "Here's the Unity Tour of Canada, with independent wrestler Daniel Makabe along for the tour, taking on opponents on stage. …

Records: The Number Twelve Looks Like You at age 20

News — May 21, 2023

Silent Pendulum has announced a special vinyl reissue of Put On Your Rose Red Glasses, the debut album from The Number Twelve Looks Like You, first released in 2003. Playing experimental metalcore and produced by Kurt Ballou, the record set the tone for the band's sound. Vocalist …

Tours: Ken mode returns to Europe

News — May 21, 2023

KEN mode is heading to Europe and the UK this fall, joined by Fange, and kicking off the tour with a set at Amplifest in Porto, PT. "It will have been 5 years since we've done a proper European tour, and we are excited to bring this new lineup …

Labels: Normy on Smartpunk

News — May 20, 2023

Normy, a punk back out of Cleveland, OH, has shared a new song this week, "Thanks For Nothing." The new song comes as an announcement that the band has joined with Smartpunk Records. No specific future plans have been announced as of yet. Normy formed in 2021 and …

Shows: Riot Fest 2023: the lineup

News — May 20, 2023

Riot Fest 2023 has announced its lineup, with headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age at the Sept. 15-17 event in Douglas Park, Chicago, IL. This year's lineup has many more bands, of course, including Mr. Bungle, The …

Records: More Demons

News — May 20, 2023

Demons, a heavy band from Norfolk, VA, with elements of hardcore, noise rock, and sludge, will release a new album called Under The Western Heel on July 21 (Knife Hits Records/The Ghost Is Clear Records), a follow-up to their Swallow EP. If the album title doesn't already give away …

Tours: Scowl world tours

News — May 20, 2023

Having just released Psychic Dance Routine EP (Flatspot Records), Scowl has announced a headlining US tour this fall, joined by Militarie Gun, MSPAINT, and Big Laugh. First, the band plays in Australia this month, then later hits the road in support of Show Me The Body, then heads to …

Tours: Civic journeys the USA

News — May 20, 2023

This fall Civic will hit the US for their first tour of the country, a headlining run that begins at Goner Fest in late September and wraps up nearly a month later in Phoenix, AZ. The band released Taken By Force earlier this year (ATO Records), getting this review …

Obituaries: Andy Rourke (1964-2023)

News — May 20, 2023

Best known as bassist for The Smiths, Andy Rourke passed away on Friday at the age of 59. Rourke additionally performed with Sinéad O'Connor and the Pretenders, and was a member of Freebass and D.A.R.K..

Records: No Joy from Spanish Love Songs this summer

News — May 20, 2023

Los Angeles wordy punk band Spanish Love Songs is back, announcing plans to release No Joy on August 25 via Pure Noise Records. Rooted in punk, the band carries the torch of working class rock 'n' roll meets introspective wordsmithery that focuses on the challenges of day to day …

Records: Khanate rises

News — May 20, 2023

Described as experimental doom, Khanate is back after a 14-year hiatus, sharing a full stream of a new album called To Be Cruel, which will officially release on June 30 via Sacred Bones Records. With a stacked lineup featuring members of Sunn O))), OLD, and Blind Idiot God …