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mssv Releasing Third Studio Album in March
by Josh Sharpe - December 17, 2024 Post-genre power trio mssv is releasing their 3rd studio album On And On, featuring the legendary rhythm team of drummer Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, David Lynch) and bassist mike watt (MINUTEMEN, fIREHOSE, Stooges) alongside the unique and iconoclastic guitar of its genre-bending bandl...
Frankie and the Witch Fingers share new single 'i-Candy'
by Josh Sharpe - October 09, 2024 After the release of the brutally raw “Bonehead,” Frankie and the Witch Fingers continue to preview their new music by sharing the double AA side single, “i-Candy.' Listen to it now!...
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Return With New Single 'Bonehead'
by Josh Sharpe - September 25, 2024 Frankie and the Witch Fingers have marked their triumphant return with “Bonehead,” their first new offering since last year’s landmark LP Data Doom....
Billie Joe Armstrong Covers Jesse Malin's 'Black Haired Girl' for Benefit LP
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024 A new cover of Black Haired Girl has been released from the tribute album Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin. The original version is a standout from Glitter in the Gutter, released in 2007, and the new track features the vocals of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. Listen to it now!...
Ruth Goller Releases Otherworldly Debut LP 'SKYLLUMINA'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024 Explore the otherworldly debut LP 'SKYLLUMINA' by Ruth Goller. This music, featuring de-tuned bass and overdubbed vocals, is otherworldly and defiantly unclassifiable — far-out sibilant ice age siren songs that haunt like something conjured in a fever dream starring Björk, Meredith Monk, and Mike Wa...
Ruth Goller Announces Debut LP 'SKYLLUMINA'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 Ruth Goller — who has performed with the likes of Alabaster DePlume, Shabaka Hutchings, Bex Burch, and Damon Albarn — announces SKYLLUMINA, her debut album. This music, featuring de-tuned bass and overdubbed vocals — far-out sibilant ice age siren songs that haunt like something conjured in a dream ...
mssv to Release New Album 'Human Reaction' in September
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 The band, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, David Lynch) on drums and avant-punk icon mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio and a dreamy experimental rock band, though they prefer the term “post-genre.”...
Cosmic Kitten Share 'Live By The Sea' From 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Album
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023 The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination,” the album’s title track, “Songbird” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack Endino (Nirvana)....
Cosmic Kitten Share 'Songbird' From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023 Cosmic Kitten announced details of Laugh of a Lifetime, their ferocious and biting forthcoming album. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination,” the album’s title track and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits)...
Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023 They have shared the album's title track, and its accompanying music video, which premiered over at V13. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack ...
Kimya Dawson Shares Cover of Daniel Johnston's 'Follow That Dream'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 The compilation, originally shared as a CD-only release in 2006, features standout performances of Johnston classic by some of indie music's greatest talents, including: Danielson & Sufjan Stevens, Kimya Dawson, Dot Allison, Mike Watt, Jad Fair & Kramer, Jeffrey Lewis, LUMBEROB, R. Stevie Moore, and...
Cosmic Kitten Announce LP & Share New Single 'All the World'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023 Hailing from Long Beach, CA, the alternative rock trio Cosmic Kitten demand to be heard. Laugh of a Lifetime, their ferocious and biting forthcoming album. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (...
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Announce Winter 2023 Headline U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 07, 2022 Los Angeles psych-rock juggernauts Frankie and the Witch Fingers have announced a run of Winter 2023 headline tour dates, which will take them all over California and the Pacific Northwest. These new shows will pick up in the new year, shortly after their first headline tour of Australia which begin...
Tortoise Announce West Coast Shows & Rescheduled Dates in March 2023
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 Earlier this year, Tortoise released a deluxe reissue of their classic remix album Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters which features mixes by Steve Albini, Jim O’Rourke, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Brad Wood (Liz Phair), and Rick Brown (75 Dollar Bill). Check out the upcoming tour dates now!...
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Announce Fall 2022 Headline U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 Frankie and the Witch Fingers have announced an extensive run of fall 2022 headline tour dates. These new shows will pick up after the band returns from a staggering European tour, which will see them perform as direct support for the likes of Ty Segall in London and Bordeaux and more. Check out the...
Paul Roessler Releases 'The Turning Of The Bright World'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 A piano-driven introspective journey tinged with melancholia and electronic elements, The Turning Of The Bright World serves as an accessible entry point for new fans while also showcasing the prolific artist's range and willingness to take risks expertly. It is now available on all DSPS. Listen to...
Punk Musician and Songwriter Paul Roessler to Unveil New Album
by Marissa Tomeo - June 04, 2022 So many records I’ve made have an asterisk next to them,' explains LA songwriter, punk musician, and producer PAUL ROESSLER about being often seen with 'guest appearance from' or 'produced by' next to his name. Stepping out from behind the production boards and into the spotlight, the sought after p...
Singer-Songwriter Poly Styrene to Be Made into Figurine
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022 Poly Styrene, singer-songwriter and frontwoman for the UK's legendary X-Ray Spex, is now officially a Throbblehead. Limited to 500 numbered units, Poly stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of solid polyresin. Sculpted in one of her classic original outfits, braces, and army helmet, Poly comes in a f...
Frankie And The Witch Fingers Announce 2022 Headline US/Canada Tour Dates
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022 Frankie and The Witch Fingers have announced an extensive run of 2022 headline tour dates, which will take them across both US coasts and into Canada. Last year, the band returned with the riotous single 'Cookin'' and its appropriately bloody accompanying video. The track appeared as the A-side on a...
Tortoise Announces US Tour Dates Ahead of 'Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters' Reissue
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022 Imitable quintet Tortoise have announced a tour across select US cities this October. The tour will follow the deluxe reissue of Tortoise's classic remix album Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters, which features mixes by Steve Albini, Jim O’Rourke, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Brad Wood (Liz Phair), and Rick ...
Evan Taylor and Sarah Safaie Will Release Debut Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 'Trig' is the debut single from the recently formed band 'Purple Witch of Culver,' which features saxophonist Sarah Safaie and producer / multi-instrumentalist Evan Taylor, being released for digital download and streaming platforms on Loantaka Records September 18....
Third Man Records Re-Launches Third Man Public Access
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 21, 2020 Third Man Records has re-launched Third Man Public Access, which will now consist of long-form broadcasts of exclusive content, intimate at-home performances, readings, music videos and more from Third Man artists and friends in lieu of live-streamed performances....
Flipper Adds November Shows To 40 Year Anniversary Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 23, 2019 2019 has seen seminal punk band Flipper touring North America and Europe in celebration of 40 years of being a band. Original members, Ted Falconi and Steve DePace were joined by David Yow (the Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid) and Rachel Thoele (Mud Women, Frightwig). The tour hits Brooklyn Bazaar tomorr...
Lee Bains II & the Glory Fires Announce Fall Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019 In September, Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires will be back on the road in the US, playing shows all over the East Coast, Midwest, Southern states, and points in between. Along the way, they'll be joined by friends The Trillbillies, Nana Grizol, and Loamlands. ...
Whiskey Bayou Records Releases 'Pain By Numbers' By Acclaimed Guitarist, Eric McFadden
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2018 Whiskey Bayou Records proudly releases Pain By Numbers, the new album by acclaimed guitarist-vocalist, Eric McFadden.... |