Post-hardcore greats These Arms Are Snakes broke up in 2010, save for a surprise reunion show in 2016, but they’ve now launched an Instagram and one of their posts says “Big News. Anyone wanna ride the grape dragon?” Drummer Chris… Read More
In June 2020, Hum surprise-released their first album in 22 years, Inlet. Not only does it close a very long gap between Hum albums, it also follows the prominent 2010s trend of bands blending shoegaze with punk and/or metal, a… Read More
Dark Mark vs. Skeleton Joe is the collaborative duo of Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone of The Icarus Line. “The fact that it’s not like anything either one of us have done before is what makes this so interesting for… Read More
Dr. Dog recently announced what they say is their last tour, writing, “It’s important to us that you understand that this is not a break up or anything like that. We don’t know what Dr. Dog will do, we just… Read More
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah released a new album, New Fragility, earlier this year, and they’ll be supporting it with what they say is their “most extensive tour in years” in 2022. Beginning in March, they’ll stop in NYC, Cambridge,… Read More
Pre-order our exclusive splatter vinyl variant of Wolves In The Throne Room’s new album. Last summer, atmospheric black metal greats Wolves In The Throne Room revealed that they signed to Relapse, who would be releasing their anticipated new album in… Read More
Released in September 1997, Buena Vista Social Club, the self-titled debut from the ensemble of Cuban musicians assembled by Juan de Marcos González and Ry Cooder, became a worldwide sensation by 1998. Wim Wenders‘ subsequent Oscar-nominated 1999 documentary made it even more of a… Read More
Minka (aka Ari Rubin) has teamed up with Beard-o-Bees (aka Jesse Miller of Lotus and Octave Cat) for a collaborative EP, Paella, due out July 9. “I started seeing Minka shows weekly at a small club a few years ago,”… Read More
Portugal. The Man have teamed with Fandiem for a fundraising initiative. Donate money to a good cause and be entered in a giveaway for a private virtual studio party with the band where you’ll get a preview of new music,… Read More
Seattle’s Freakout fest will hold its ninth edition this fall from November 11-14 at venues Tractor Tavern, Salmon Bay Eagles Club, Sunset Tavern, Conor Byrne, Hotel Albatross, Caffe Umbria, and CC Filson. This year’s lineup includes garage rock icons The Seeds, Matthew Dear,… Read More